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Tang Xuanzong's Two Loves: A Witness of Prosperity and Decline
In the ancient land of China, the legendary life of Tang Xuanzong Li Longji is like a magnificent epic. His two loves are not only a turning point in his personal destiny, but also a witness to the rise and fall of the Tang Empire.
When Tang Xuanzong was young, he was in his prime and ambitious. He aspired to be a great king and usher in an era of prosperity. Among the many beauties, he chose the smart and virtuous Concubine Wu Hui as his queen. Concubine Wu Hui is not only beautiful and moving, but also talented, she is well versed in Tang Xuanzong's ambitions and ideals, and has become his right-hand man on the road to governing the country.
With the assistance of Concubine Wu Hui, Tang Xuanzong made great efforts to reform maladministration and select capable people. He paid attention to agricultural production, lightened the burden of the people, made the country's economy prosperous, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. He also strengthened military construction, making the Tang army invincible and intimidating. Under his governance, the Tang Empire ushered in an unprecedented prosperous era - the prosperous era of the Kaiyuan Dynasty. During this period, the country was stable and the culture was prosperous, which later generations called "the rule of Kaiyuan".
However, just when Tang Xuanzong's career was in full swing, a sudden change broke his happy life. Concubine Wu Hui died of illness, leaving Tang Xuanzong alone. Tang Xuanzong, who lost his virtuous help, seemed to have lost his backbone and was immersed in grief all day long.
At this time, a woman named Yang Yuhuan walked into the life of Tang Xuanzong. She was originally Tang Xuanzong's daughter-in-law, but because of her beauty and talent, she was favored by Tang Xuanzong and accepted as a concubine. Yang Yuhuan's beauty and gentleness allowed Tang Xuanzong to regain the joy of life, and they quickly fell in love with each other.
However, this love did not bring good luck to Tang Xuanzong. Yang Yuhuan's favor caused jealousy and dissatisfaction among the other concubines, and there was an undercurrent in the court. At the same time, Tang Xuanzong also neglected the government because of his excessive favor of Yang Yuhuan, which made the corruption in the court increasingly serious. What's more serious is that Yang Yuhuan's brother Yang Guozhong took advantage of his sister's favor to form a party in the DPRK and China for personal gain, causing chaos in the government. He was corrupt and oppressed the people, which shook the foundation of the Tang Empire.
Tang Xuanzong was immersed in love and turned a blind eye to all this. However, just when he was indulging in Gentle Township, the Anshi Rebellion broke out. This war was like a thunderbolt from the blue, plunging the Tang Empire into an unprecedented crisis. Tang Xuanzong fled Chang'an with Yang Yuhuan in a panic, but they were not able to escape the pursuit of the rebels. At the moment of life and death, Tang Xuanzong made a painful decision - he ordered Yang Yuhuan to be killed. This decision made Tang Xuanzong's heart twist, but he also understood that this was a sacrifice that must be made for the future of the Tang Empire.
Yang Yuhuan's death made Tang Xuanzong painful, he lost the woman he loved the most, and also lost the once glorious Kaiyuan Dynasty. After returning to Chang'an, although Tang Xuanzong re-ascended the throne, the Tang Empire was no longer that prosperous and prosperous era. He is deeply aware of the far-reaching impact his two loves have had on the country. The first love allowed him to create a prosperous era of Kaiyuan; And the second love made him lose this prosperous world.
In his later years, Tang Xuanzong often sat alone on the dragon chair and pondered, reminiscing about the past. He thinks about how to balance love and power, and how to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. However, the years are unforgiving, and he can only spend the rest of his life in remorse and regret in the end.
Tang Xuanzong's two loves, one witnessed the establishment of the prosperous era of Kaiyuan, and the other prompted its end. This history leaves us with a stark reminder of the need to find a balance between love and power. Excessive love can cause us to lose our way and neglect our responsibilities; Excessive power can make us callous, ignoring the warmth of humanity. As a ruler, Tang Xuanzong failed to properly handle the relationship between the two, which eventually led to the decline of the state.
So, as modern people, how can we find a balance between love and career? Should you devote yourself to love, or should you focus on your career? It's not just a question of personal choice, it's a question of how to balance love and responsibility, and how to better contribute to society. Let's learn from the story of Tang Xuanzong, learn to find a balance between love and career, and create a better future together.