In ancient times, officialdom was like a battlefield, and every move was related to life and death. A prime minister after a famous family, for the sake of power, did not hesitate to marry a nurse who was nearly half a hundred years old. This prime minister, his name is Dou Huaizhen, born in a famous family, and his ancestors are the famous politician Dou Jiande. Dou Huaizhen's birth should have paved a bright career for him, but history always likes to make jokes, but his behavior has disgraced his family.
Dou Huaizhen's political career began as a county magistrate in Qinghe, a position that was only the starting point for him. He performed well during his tenure and made remarkable political achievements, so he was favored by Di Renjie, who was the prime minister at the time, and was promoted to the governor of Yangzhou Metropolitan Governor. But Dou Huaizhen's ambition does not stop there, his eyes have been set on a higher position.
The era of Wu Zetian's strength gradually faded away, and Li Xian (Tang Zhongzong) ascended to the throne through a coup d'état, which was both an opportunity and a challenge for Dou Huaizhen. Because Li Xian was obviously not an easy monarch to control, he was deeply influenced by Empress Merriam-Webster.
Empress Wei, the queen who was deeply favored by Li Xian, had similar ambitions to Wu Zetian. She hopes to control the government behind the scenes, and even replace Li Xian one day. Dou Huaizhen had insight into Empress Wei's ambitions, and also saw the possibility of achieving a self-leap through her.
So, Dou Huaizhen began his road of flattery. Not only did he change his behavior, but he even changed his name from "Dou Huaizhen" to "Dou Congyi", showing his absolute loyalty and support to Empress Wei. Although this behavior seemed extremely vulgar at the time, it effectively won the trust of Empress Wei, which in turn made Li Xian look up to him, and was eventually appointed prime minister.
Game of Thrones will never have a shortage of Iron Curtain and jokes. When Dou Huaizhen thought that he had reached the pinnacle of his life, Li Xian gave him a very ironic "gift". At a banquet, Li Xian announced that he would marry his nurse to Dou Huaizhen. The nursing mother is very old, and she is very different from Dou Huaizhen in age and status.
Everyone present was shocked, and Dou Huaizhen's face was also gloomy for a moment. However, as a prime minister who is skilled in power and strategy, he quickly adjusted his emotions and not only accepted the marriage, but also thanked him on the spot and behaved overjoyed. He knew that this was a test for the emperor, and it was also a signal from Empress Wei to him, and only by being completely obedient and enduring humiliation could he gain a foothold in this court.
On the wedding night, Dou Huaizhen did not show any displeasure. On the contrary, he took great care of the elderly bride, and this behavior won the admiration or ridicule of many in the court. What they don't know is that Dou Huaizhen's heart has long been undisturbed, he only has the peak of power in his eyes, and everything else is a victim to achieve his goal.
Through this absurd marriage, Dou Huaizhen not only stabilized his position, but also further demonstrated his absolute obedience and loyalty to the imperial power. His political career has been smoother as a result, but it has not come without a price. In the game of thrones, every move can be a double-edged sword, and although Dou Huaizhen's reputation is far and wide, among the people, he has become synonymous with scheming and flattery.
Dou Huaizhen continued his power tricks, and his policies and decisions always revolved around how to consolidate his power. He is tough on the outside and almost brutal on the inside, and anyone who might threaten his position is ruthlessly suppressed. Although this approach made him politically invincible, it also sowed countless resentments and hatreds.
Dou Huaizhen's later years were not as beautiful as his early years. Although he succeeded in establishing himself as a powerful minister, he gradually lost his original purity and reverence for power in the long power game. In the end, when the balance of power changed subtly, the former allies became enemies in the blink of an eye, and Dou Huaizhen was also eclipsed in the whirlpool of politics.
Dou Huaizhen allows us to see how a person can be tempted by power, step by step, and finally achieve his own goals. His life was a profound reflection on power, fame, and personal morality. On the scales of power, every choice can determine a person's fate. Dou Huaizhen chose power, and she chose loneliness and misunderstanding.