Su Daji is not a nine-tailed fox: archaeology reveals her true identity and the mystery of the fall of the Shang Dynasty

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Revealing the secret of Su Daji: The historical truth behind the red face

1. Introduction: The legend of the red face and the troubled water

In the long course of history, there are always some women who have been called "red faces and troubles", and their beauty always seems to trigger a series of historical changes. Among them, Su Daji's name is particularly interesting. But what is the truth? Today, let's uncover the historical truth behind Su Daji.

2. Su Daji: From spoils of war to favorite concubine

1. Daji's identity: Su Daji is not the mythical nine-tailed fox, but a woman from the Su tribe. When the Shang King attacked the Su tribe, the Su tribe offered Daji as a trophy.
2. Daji's favor: Daji won the favor of the king of Zhou with her beauty and wisdom, and became the favored concubine of the Shang Dynasty. However, her favor did not come without a price, and behind her was the sacrifice and helplessness of the Su tribe.

3. Daji and the Politics of the Shang Dynasty

1. Daji's political involvement: During the Shang Dynasty, when the status of women was relatively high, Daji was also involved in the politics of the Shang Dynasty. Her political involvement is not groundless, but has the support and background of the Su tribe.
2. Daji's influence: Daji's favor and political involvement led to the Su tribe once again becoming an important ally of the Shang dynasty. Her influence was not limited to the harem, but also involved in the political landscape of the Shang Dynasty.

Fourth, the tragedy of Daji: the truth of humiliating the corpse and venting his anger

1. King Wu of Zhou's Anger: After King Wu of Zhou conquered the Shang Dynasty, Daji was humiliated to vent his anger. Behind this act was King Wu of Zhou's anger at the participation of women in Shang Dynasty politics and his dissatisfaction with the Su tribe.
2. The choice of the Su tribe: In the process of King Wu of Zhou's invasion, the Su tribe did not choose to side with King Wu of Zhou, but chose to protect the Shang Dynasty. This choice caused King Wu of Zhou to have a deep resentment towards the Su tribe and Daji.

5. Reflections on the Troubles of the Red Face and the Troubles

1. Changes in the status of women: Beginning with Sudaji, the status of women has gradually declined in history. Since the Zhou Dynasty, the status of women in politics and society has been gradually weakened, and this phenomenon is worth pondering.
2. Misconception of Misfortune: Misconceptions in history are often misunderstood as simply because of beauty and cause historical changes. Behind these faces, however, there are often more complex political and social factors.

VI. Conclusion

Sudaji's story teaches us that the truth of history is often overshadowed by legends and misunderstandings. We need to look at history with an objective attitude and understand the stories behind the women who have been labelled as "red faces". At the same time, we should also reflect on the changes in the status of women in history and strive for more rights and respect for women.

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