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Fan Hao saved Liu Bang, why did Liu Bang kill him when he was dying?
In the troubled times at the end of the Qin Dynasty, the fate of Liu Bang and Fan Xu was closely linked. Fan Xu, a general known for his bravery and loyalty, once saved Liu Bang's life at the Hongmen banquet. However, what is shocking is that when Liu Bang was dying, there was news that he wanted to kill Fan Xu. What kind of truth is hidden behind this history?
At the Hongmen banquet, Xiang Yu set up a banquet with the intention of being unfavorable to Liu Bang. At that time, Liu Bang was in danger and his life hung by a thread. At this moment, Fan Hao broke into the camp like a tiger descending from the mountain, holding a long sword and being violent. His eyes were like torches, and he questioned Xiang Yu loudly, winning Liu Bang a chance to escape. Fan Xu's bravery and loyalty not only saved Liu Bang's life, but also left an indelible impression on Liu Bang's heart.
However, with the gradual growth of Liu Bang's power, he began to be suspicious and wary of the heroes around him. Especially in his later years, his health was weakened and his control over power declined, and this suspicion and precaution became stronger. And Fan Xu, as Liu Bang's loyal general, had a close relationship with Empress Lu, which deepened Liu Bang's suspicion of him.
One day, Liu Bang suddenly received a secret report, saying that Fan Hao had conspired with Empress Lü in an attempt to usurp the throne after his death. This secret report was like a bombshell, which made Liu Bang's suspicion reach its peak. He immediately summoned Chen Ping and Zhou Bo, two confidants, and ordered them to go to Fan Xu's residence and correct him on the spot.
After Chen Ping and Zhou Bo received the order, they couldn't help but feel sorry in their hearts. They knew Fan Xu's loyalty and bravery, and they also understood his life-saving grace to Liu Bang. However, the king's orders cannot be disobeyed, and they can only do what they are told. On the way to Fan Xu's station, the two discussed how to complete Liu Bang's order and save Fan Xu's life.
When Chen Ping and Zhou Bo came to Fan Xu's station, they didn't do it immediately. Instead, he had a long talk with Fan Xu first. During the conversation, they learned about Fan Xu's loyalty and gratitude to Liu Bang, and also understood that his relationship with Empress Lu was not as stated in the secret report. Chen Ping and Zhou Bo couldn't help but feel compassion in their hearts, and they decided to take a compromise plan: let Fan Xu leave the station temporarily and go to a safe place to avoid the limelight. After Liu Bang's condition improves, he will explain the truth of the matter to him.
However, not long after Fan Xu left, Liu Bang died. When the news reached Fan's ears, he was devastated. He knew that the reason why he was able to save his life was because of the wit and bravery of Chen Ping and Zhou Bo. His heart was filled with gratitude and respect, and he was glad that he had escaped.
After Empress Lu took control of the government, he did not forget Fan Xu's life-saving grace and loyalty. On the contrary, she trusts and reuses Fan Xu more. Fan Xu also continued to contribute to the prosperity and stability of the Han Dynasty. However, this history leaves a thought-provoking question: Fan Hao saved Liu Bang's life, why did Liu Bang kill him when he was dying?
The reasons behind this may be manifold. On the one hand, Liu Bang's thirst for power and suspicion in his later years made him lose his mind. He feared that Fan Xu and Empress Lü would join forces to usurp the throne and pose a threat to his descendants. On the other hand, some people in the DPRK and China deliberately sowed discord and created rumors that Fan Xu and Empress Lu were colluding, which deepened Liu Bang's suspicion of Fan Xu.
Whatever the truth, however, this history leaves us with a profound warning. It tells us that power is a double-edged sword that can both make and break a person. Under the temptation of power, people tend to lose their reason and judgment and make some puzzling and regrettable decisions. At the same time, it also makes us reflect on how to put the complex relationships of loyalty and betrayal, trust and suspicion in perspective.
Finally, we can't help but ask: if Liu Bang had not been suspicious of Fan Xu, and if they had been able to continue to work together, would the history of the Han Dynasty be different? There may be no answer to this question, but it provokes us to think deeply about issues of power, loyalty, and humanity. Throughout history, every choice has mattered, and together they have shaped an amazing story.