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Bao Xi: The beauty of the Western Zhou Dynasty who has been misunderstood for thousands of years
In the long course of history, there are always some stories that have been told through the ages, but there are also cases that have been misunderstood and exaggerated. Today, let's talk about the beauty of the Western Zhou Dynasty who has been carrying the black pot for thousands of years for no reason - Bao Xi.
In the late Western Zhou Dynasty, the national strength declined, and natural and man-made disasters occurred frequently. In this context, King Zhou You was addicted to wine and ignored the government. Among them, his favorite is the one who captivates the country and the city. However, this beauty has a "problem" that makes King Zhou You a headache - she never smiles easily.
In order to win a smile from the beauty, King Zhou You can be said to have worked hard. In the end, with the advice of the traitor Yu Shifu, he decided to light the beacon and tease the princes. The beacon was originally used to transmit military intelligence, but King Zhou You used it as a tool to please beauties. This move not only made the princes feel angry and disappointed, but also made Bao Xi infamous through the ages.
However, the veracity of this story has been questioned. First of all, logically, the beacon, as an important military facility, must be used through strict procedures and regulations. As the king of a country, King Zhou You could not easily use it for private entertainment. Secondly, judging from historical records, there is no clear record of the "princes of the beacon opera" in the Western Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, it is very likely that this story was invented by later generations in order to satirize the mediocrity of King Zhou You.
So, is Bao Xi really a disaster that brings disaster to the country and the people? Not really. The reason why she was criticized by later generations was mainly because she became a victim of King Zhou You's mediocrity. In that era, women had a low status and they were often out of control over their own destiny. Although Bao Xi is beautiful and moving, her fate is in the hands of King Zhou You. Her smile, every move has become a tool for King Zhou You to show off and have fun. Therefore, we should not regard Bao Xi as a demon girl who has brought disaster to the country and the people, but should sympathize with her misfortune.
In general, although the story of "The Princes of the Beacon Fire Opera" has a high degree of popularity, its authenticity is doubtful. We shouldn't be tempted to make assumptions about a historical figure because of a story. When evaluating historical figures, we should maintain an objective and fair attitude, dig deep into the historical truth, and restore a real historical world.