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In the same guarding the entrance gate, why can King Liang of the Western Han Dynasty can, but Gao Xianzhi Feng Changqing of Tang Xuanzong can't?
In the long river of history, there are two generals, who also shoulder the heavy responsibility of guarding the country's entry gateway, but the results are very different. Liu Wu, the king of Liang in the Western Han Dynasty, successfully resisted foreign enemies and defended the peace of the country with his wisdom and bravery; During the Xuanzong period of the Tang Dynasty, Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing, although they were brave and good at fighting, they ultimately failed to hold Tongguan, which plunged the Tang Dynasty into a deep crisis. The reasons for this are thought-provoking.
During the Western Han Dynasty, the Central Plains faced frequent invasions by the Xiongnu. Liu Wu, the king of Liang, as a general guarding the Liang State, was well aware of the heavy responsibility he shouldered. He was intelligent from an early age and had a unique understanding of the art of war. Liu Wu not only strengthened the patrol and defense of the border, but also sent spies deep behind enemy lines to understand the reality of the Xiongnu. He carefully planned and skillfully arranged, so that the army of Liang State won many battles with the Xiongnu and successfully held the gate of Liang State.
Liu Wu's success is not accidental. He knew that to truly hold the gate of Liang, he needed not only strong military strength, but also good relations with the central government and other princes. Therefore, he took the initiative to maintain close contact with Emperor Wen of Han and actively supported the decisions of the central government. At the same time, he also established deep friendships with other princes and kings to jointly defend against foreign enemies. This spirit of solidarity made the Liang State an impregnable fortress.
However, time passed to the time of Tang Xuanzong, and the Tang Dynasty had turned from prosperity to decline. The outbreak of the Anshi Rebellion plunged the Tang Dynasty into a deep crisis. Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing, as famous generals of the Tang Dynasty, were entrusted with the important task of guarding the Tongguan gate. They fought valiantly and performed many feats, but in the face of the powerful offensive of the rebels, they were in a difficult situation.
The rebels adopted a roundabout tactic and bypassed Tongguan to attack Chang'an directly. Although Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing resisted hard, due to the decline of the overall strength of the Tang Dynasty and the intensification of internal contradictions, they were unable to resist the iron hooves of the rebels. The loss of Tongguan left the entire Central Plains exposed to the attacks of the rebels, and the Tang Dynasty fell into an even deeper crisis.
is also a general guarding the entrance gate, why can King Liang of the Western Han Dynasty succeed but Tang Xuanzong's Gao Xianzhi Feng Changqing cannot? There are several important reasons for this.
First, the background of the times is different. During the Western Han Dynasty, the country was unified and politically stable, and the central government had strong control over the princes and kings. During the period of Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty had turned from prosperity to decline, with many internal contradictions and increasing external pressure. This makes it much more difficult to keep the gates.
The second is the difference in the comparison of strengths. Liu Wu, the king of Liang in the Western Han Dynasty, had strong military and economic strength enough to support him in guarding the pass. Although Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing during the Xuanzong period of the Tang Dynasty were brave and good at fighting, the overall strength of the Tang Dynasty was not as good as before, and they could not provide them with sufficient support.
Third, the policy orientation is different. During the Western Han Dynasty, the central government was relatively tolerant of the princes and kings, which made the princes and kings relatively harmonious. During the Tang Xuanzong period, the internal political corruption and official corruption in the Tang Dynasty, coupled with the decision-making mistakes of Tang Xuanzong, made the Tang Dynasty fall into trouble in the Anshi Rebellion.
In addition, we can also find some clues from the personal qualities of the two generals. Liu Wu pays attention to unity and is good at strategy; Although Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing were brave and good at fighting, they were powerless in the face of the crisis. This also illustrates the importance of the personal qualities of the generals in guarding the gates.
History is always full of contingencies and inevitability. In the same situation of guarding the entry gate, different eras, different strengths, different policy orientations, and the personal qualities of the generals will affect the final result. By comparing the different experiences of King Liang of the Western Han Dynasty and Gao Xianzhi Feng Changqing during the Tang Xuanzong period, we can get some profound enlightenment: in the face of difficulties and challenges, we need to fully consider factors such as the background of the times, the comparison of strength, and policy orientation; At the same time, we also need to pay attention to the improvement of personal quality and the cultivation of the spirit of unity. Only in this way will we be able to achieve ultimate victory in the face of various challenges.
So, as we today, how can we learn from the difficulties and challenges we face? This is indeed a question worth pondering. I hope that every reader can find the answer and guide the direction of their own life path.