In ancient times, the queen's family often leaned into power because of the daughter's glorious status, but not all queen's families could enjoy such treatment. Xu Pingjun, the empress of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, what ups and downs has her family experienced? From a glorious to almost forgotten by history, the story of the Xu family can almost be woven into a tragicomedy, as they find space to survive in the whirlpool of power, marginalized in the treacherous political struggles.
Xu Pingjun, the favorite concubine of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, her life was full of dramatic twists and turns. was originally just an ordinary woman in the deep palace, but because of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty's preference, she became the queen of all eyes. However, the good times did not last long, and she only sat in the position of queen for three years before she was poisoned by Huo Xian, the wife of the powerful minister Huo Guang. The fate of this queen can be described as unfortunate.
After Xu Pingjunxian's death, her family's situation was not optimistic. According to common sense, the queen's family should be treated favorably by the state, but the Xu family did not. Although Emperor Xuan of Han intended to promote the Xu family, he was repeatedly obstructed by Huo Guang. Xu Pingjun's father, Xu Guanghan, although he was named "Changchengjun", this title was extremely pale and powerless in front of Huo Guang's powerful forces.
Huo Guang controlled the government for many years, and the Xu family barely improved under his suppression. It wasn't until Huo Guang's death that the situation changed. Emperor Xuan of Han acted quickly and made Xu Pingjun's son Liu Zheng the crown prince, which was an exciting good thing, but Huo Guang's wife Huo Xian was so dissatisfied with this that she even tried to poison the crown prince. Fortunately, Emperor Xuan of Han's vigilance relieved the crisis for the crown prince.
As the power of Huo Guang's family gradually weakened, the Xu family began to rise gradually. Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty not only named Xu Guanghan "Marquis of Pingen", but also put other members of the Xu family in a more important position. Xu Guanghan's younger brothers Xu Shun and Xu Yanshou were also named marquis respectively, and Xu Yanshou's political career was particularly dazzling. He successively held important positions such as Shizhong and Guanglu Doctor, and his influence was unmatched for a while.
Xu Yanshou not only had an important position in the court, but was also awarded the title of "strong crossbow general" for his military exploits, and was later promoted to the general of the Grand Sima Che Cavalry. It can be said that he was one of the most relied on courtiers of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty in his later years. The good times didn't last long, and Xu Yanshou also set up many enemies in the infinite scenery. Politics is like chess, every step is related to life and death, and Xu Yanshou's road to the marquis is also full of ups and downs.
After the death of Emperor Xuan of Han, a new emperor ascended the throne, and the political landscape changed again. Although the Xu family briefly rose to prominence, it gradually lost ground in the new power game. Xu Yanshou was demoted and lost power due to the exclusion of political enemies, and finally retired in his later years. And the other members of the Xu family, although they did not suffer such a serious blow, gradually faded out of the stage of history.
From Xu Pingjun to Xu Yanshou, the rise and fall of the Xu family is full of drama. Their struggle in the court is not only a personal fate, but also a symbol of the glory and sorrow of the entire family. All this really started after Huo Guang's death. Huo Guang's influence on the politics of the Han Dynasty was far-reaching, and even years after his death, his influence still caused ripples in the court.
In the midst of this series of political turmoil, ordinary people know very little about these power struggles. They only saw the change of emperors, but they didn't know much about the family grievances behind it. This also reflects the information isolation of ancient society, and it is difficult for ordinary people to know the truth from official words.
In this historical context, although the Xu family was once brilliant, it ultimately failed to sustain its prominence. The cruelty of politics and the fate of the family are intertwined, forming a complex historical picture. The story of the Xu family also makes us reflect again, what kind of human brilliance and darkness are hidden behind power?
The story of Xu Pingjun's family is a typical history of the rise and fall of power. From Xu Pingjun's unexpected death, to Xu Yanshou's temporary rise, to the family's eventual decline, every step profoundly reflects the cruelty and impermanence of ancient power struggles. This is not only the history of the Xu family, but also the fate that the noble family of that era may face. Game of Thrones, who will have the last laugh?