In the vicissitudes of the Warring States Period, there was a family whose name always shone like a star. From Le Yangzi to Le Yi, to Le Jian, Le Cheng and Le Shu, the legend of the Le family spans the entire Warring States period and stretches for several generations. The members of this family not only made military contributions, but also shined on the political stage, and each generation was in the prime minister's ranks, which can be called the most powerful family in the Warring States Period. Their stories not only reflect individual talents and ambitions, but also reflect a microcosm of a turbulent era. From Wei to Zhongshan, to Zhao, Qin and Yan, the Le family has traveled all over the vassal states, and their wisdom and courage have left a strong mark on this troubled era.
The Rise of Le's: From a Doorman to a Feudal King
During the Warring States Period, the heroes rose together, and the princes were in dispute. On this magnificent historical stage, the Le family is like a rising star, gradually showing its talents. The rise of this family began with a man named Le Yang.
Le Yang has an extraordinary background and is said to be the descendant of the Jin Dynasty doctor Le Wang Kui. However, as fate would have it, he did not inherit the title of his ancestors. Le Yang had to send someone under the fence and became a doorman at Wei Xiang Zhai Huang's house.
Life in Zhai Huang's house was not easy, but Le Yang did not give up on himself. He was diligent and studious, devoted himself to studying the art of war, and finally waited for the opportunity. One day, Zhai Huang discovered Le Yang's talent and recommended him to Wei Wenhou.
When Wei Wenhou saw Le Yang, he immediately felt that this person was extraordinary. He decided to give Le Yang a chance to prove himself, appointed him as the commander of the Wei army, and crusaded against the Zhongshan Kingdom. Le Yang accepted this arduous task and led the Wei army to fight bloodily.
After three years of conquest, Leyang lived up to its trust. In 406 BC, the Zhongshan Kingdom was finally conquered. Wei Wenhou Longyan Dayue, Feng Leqi as Lingshou Jun, gave him the old capital of Zhongshan Kingdom. Since then, Le Yang has become a feudal monarch, laying the foundation for the rise of the Le family.
However, Leyang's success has also brought tragedy. His son, Le Shu, was originally a military general of the Zhongshan Kingdom. In the last year of Le Yang's attack on Zhongshan, Le Shu was killed by Zhongshan Huan Gong, and his body was made into meat soup and given to Le Yang.
This cruel act shocked everyone. Le Yang faced his son's corpse, but showed surprising calmness. Instead of being blinded by hatred, he continued to focus on the siege. In the end, the Zhongshan Kingdom perished, and Leyang completed its mission.
Leyang's grandson, Lechi, inherited his grandfather's talent. His story is legendary. Le Chi first became the prime minister in the Zhongshan State, and later served as the state minister in the Qin State. After the resignation of the prime minister, he went to Zhao to be an official again, and was sent by King Wuling of Zhao to escort King Yan Zhao to the throne.
The longevity of the orchestra pit is also amazing. According to records, at the age of 87, he was still serving as the state minister of Qin. A year later, he abdicated to Zhang Yi and left the Qin state. At the age of 90, he was also able to send an envoy to the Yan Kingdom for King Wuling of Zhao to escort Gongzi back to China and take the throne.
In his later years, the orchestra became the Bole of the new generation of talents of the Le family. Among them, the most eye-catching is the young Le Yi. Le Yi is gifted and intelligent, and he is good at reading military books. In the process of escorting King Yan Zhao back to China, Le Yi was appreciated by Le Chi.
After returning to the Kingdom of Zhao, Le Chi recommended Le Yi to King Wuling of Zhao. King Wuling of Zhao was bent on strengthening the military of Zhao State, so he naturally couldn't ask for a talent like Le Yi. So, Le Yi, who was only in his early twenties, began his career in Zhao State.
In the state of Zhao, Le Yi was arranged to train and train in the most elite cavalry corps. He served together with the later famous Ma Fujun Zhao Hao, Ju Xin, Pang Xuan and others. With his talents, Le Yi was quickly appreciated by King Zhao Wuling.
In this way, the Le family became prominent step by step in the turbulent Warring States Period. From the difficult start of Leyang, to the glorious life of Lechi, and then to the rising of Leyi, every generation of the Le's family is fighting for the future of the family. Their story is not only the rise and fall of a family, but also a microcosm of the entire Warring States period.
Rojia Haojie: One generation is stronger than the next
The rise of the Le family can be described as a wonderful legendary epic. Starting from Le Yangzi, each generation has been in and out of the phase, accumulating huge political and military capital for this family. The members of this family, as if they were born with restless genes, are always looking for their own stage in the turbulent Warring States period.
Le Shu, the son of Le Yangzi, is such an unwilling ordinary character. Instead of inheriting his father's position in the Wei Kingdom, he joined the Zhongshan Kingdom and became a military general. In the Zhongshan Kingdom, Leshu showed extraordinary military talent.
Once, when the Wei army came to attack, Le Shu led the Zhongshan army to kill the enemy bravely. He not only repelled the Wei army, but also beheaded Zhai Jing, the son of Wei Xiang Zhai Huang. This battle greatly boosted Leshu's reputation and laid the groundwork for future tragedies.
The success of Leshu is inseparable from the good family heritage of the Le's family. However, as fate would have it, when his father Le Yangzi led the Wei army to attack Zhongshan, Le Shu fell into a dilemma. In the end, he was killed by the monarch of Zhongshan, and his body was made into meat soup and given to Le Yangzi.
The tragedy of Leshu became a turning point in the history of the Le family. His son, Le Chi, seems to have learned from his father's experience and has become more sleek and sophisticated. The history of the orchestra can be described as colorful, and it can be called a legend in the Le family.
Orchestra Pit first entered the prime minister in the Zhongshan Kingdom, showing outstanding political and military talents. He helped Zhongshan Huan Gong to restore the country and became the pillar of Zhongshan Kingdom. In the Zhongshan Kingdom, the orchestra pit assisted several generations of monarchs and held a prominent position.
However, the orchestra pit is not satisfied with this. His vision has long gone beyond the scope of a small country. In 318 BC, the 87-year-old Le Chi was appointed by King Huiwen of Qin as the minister of Qin. This feat not only shows the talent of the orchestra pit, but also reflects the ability of the Le family to travel between countries.
Le Chi only served as the state minister in the Qin State for one year, and then took the initiative to give way to Zhang Yi. This move shows the political wisdom of the orchestra pit. He understood that in a large country like Qin, it was extremely difficult for outsiders to stay in power for a long time.
After leaving the Qin State, the orchestra pool, who was over ninety years old, came to the Zhao State again. In the state of Zhao, he was reused by King Wuling of Zhao, and was even sent to escort King Yan Zhao to the throne. This task not only reflects Zhao Guo's trust in the orchestra pit, but also lays the groundwork for the later development of the Le family in Yan Kingdom.
Le Yi, the grandson of Le Chi, can be said to have brought the talents of the Le family to the extreme. The young Le Yi rose to prominence in the Zhao Kingdom and was soon appreciated by King Wuling of Zhao. He was arranged to be trained in the most elite cavalry regiment, and served together with the later famous horse service monarchs Zhao Hao, Ju Xin, Pang Xuan and others.
Le Yi's military career in Zhao laid a solid foundation for his future glory. Not only did he learn advanced military skills, but he also made a group of like-minded friends. These experiences laid the foundation for his future ambitions in the Yan Kingdom.
As time passed, the influence of the Le family grew. They are no longer confined to one country and one place, but are in the arena of the entire Warring States. From Le Yangzi to Le Chi to Le Yi, each generation is better than the previous generation and more adaptable to this unpredictable era.
The success of the Le family lies not only in their talent, but also in their ability to change their wisdom at the right time. They understand that in this era of rising together, it is impossible to achieve great things by sticking to one place. As a result, we saw the members of the Le family going back and forth between countries to find the most suitable soil for their own development.
This strategy allowed the Le family to not only survive in the turbulent Warring States Period, but also to grow. Their story can be called a Warring States version of the "history of talent flow". In the process, the Le family continued to accumulate experience and improve their abilities, and eventually became a prominent family throughout the Warring States period.
Le Yi Xiongcai: The first contribution to the revival of Yan Kingdom
In the long history of the Le family, Le Yi is undoubtedly the brightest star. This military genius of the Warring States period not only inherited the fine traditions of the family, but also pushed Le's reputation to a new peak. Le Yi's story is a heart-wrenching heroic hymn, and it is also the epitome of the changes in the Warring States Period.
Le Yi's rise began with his military career in Zhao State. Under the command of King Wuling of Zhao, the young Le Yi was like a fish in water, and soon showed extraordinary military talent. He served in the most elite cavalry regiment of Zhao along with Zhao Hao, Ju Xin, Pang Xuan and others, and this experience laid a solid foundation for his future glory.
However, Le Yi's fate soon ushered in a turning point. At that time, Yan Guo was in the midst of internal and external troubles. King Yan Zhao was in dire need of a talent who could help him revitalize the country. At this moment, Le Yi's name entered King Yan Zhao's sight.
King Yan Zhao sent people to Zhao and invited him as a high-ranking official. Le Yi was faced with a big choice: should he continue to develop in the Zhao Kingdom, or should he take the risk of going to the Yan Kingdom? In the end, Le Yi chose the latter. He bid farewell to King Wuling of Zhao and came to the Yan Kingdom with full ambitions.
After Le Yi came to the Yan Kingdom, King Yan Zhao entrusted him with an important task. King Yan Zhao knew that in order to revitalize the Yan Kingdom, he must first strengthen his troops and train his martial arts. As a result, he appointed Le Yi as a general and was fully responsible for the military reform of the Yan State.
After Le Yi took office, he immediately set about reforming the military system of Yan. He borrowed from the cavalry tactics of Zhao and combined with the actual situation of Yan to formulate a new set of military training programs. Under the leadership of Le Yi, the army of Yan State took on a new look and its combat effectiveness was greatly improved.
In addition to military reform, Le Yi also gave many suggestions to King Yan Zhao politically. He proposed a strategy of "recruiting talents" and suggested that King Yan Zhao should recruit talents extensively. King Yan Zhao adopted Le Yi's suggestion and vigorously implemented the "Recruitment Order" in China, attracting a large number of talents to Yan Kingdom.
With the assistance of Le Yi, the national strength of Yan is getting stronger and stronger. However, Le Yi did not rest on his laurels. He knew very well that for Yan to truly rise, a big victory was needed to boost the country's confidence.
The opportunity was not long in coming. In 284 BC, there was a drastic change within the Qi state. Tian Dan staged a coup d'état, killed King Xiang of Qi, and supported King Min of Qi to ascend the throne. This coup d'état plunged the Qi State into chaos and also gave the Yan State a golden opportunity.
Le Yi proposed to King Yan Zhao to attack the Qi Kingdom. He believes that taking advantage of the civil strife in Qi is a good time to send troops. King Yan Zhao followed Le Yi's advice and decided to launch an attack on the Qi Kingdom.
For this battle, Le Yi made full preparations. He not only mobilized the elite troops of the Yan State, but also united the armies of the four states of Zhao, Chu, Han, and Wei to form a powerful coalition army. Le Yi was appointed commander of this coalition army and led the army towards the Qi State.
This battle, known as the "Battle of Yanqi" by later generations, was the pinnacle of Le Yi's military career. He led the coalition army into a long march and conquered the city. In just a few months, Le Yi captured more than 70 cities in Qi and occupied almost the entire Qi country.
Le Yi's military talent was fully demonstrated in this battle. He is not only good at commanding large-scale battles, but also proficient in the art of attacking and defending cities. When attacking Linzi (the capital of Qi), Le Yi adopted the strategy of besieging but not attacking, effectively breaking the will of Qi to resist.
This big victory not only made Yan Guo a powerful country among the Seven Heroes of the Warring States, but also made Le Yi's reputation far and wide. He was named "King of Changguo" by King Yan Zhao and became the first hero of Yan State. The success of Le Yi marks that the Le family has reached unprecedented heights.
However, Le Yi's story doesn't end there. In the years to come, he will face more challenges and trials. But in any case, Le Yi's performance in the Battle of Yanqi was enough for him to leave a strong mark in the history of the Warring States Period. He is not only the pride of the Le family, but also a legend of the entire Warring States Period.
The end of the hero: Le Yigong is high and sad
Le Yi's brilliant victory in the Battle of Yan Qi made him a national hero of Yan Kingdom. However, as the so-called "tree moves the wind", Le Yi's high achievements also laid hidden dangers for his future fate. This once commanding Warring States famous general, in the end, could not escape the whirlpool of political struggle.
After the death of King Yan Zhao, King Yan Hui succeeded to the throne. The new king ascended the throne, and the situation between the DPRK and China suddenly changed dramatically. Those political enemies who had been suppressed by Le Yi were ready to move, and began to slander in the ears of King Yan Hui. They said that Le Yigong was high and had the ambition to usurp the throne.
The words of these villains were like sharp daggers, piercing King Yan Hui's heart. King Yan Hui was young and vigorous, and lacked political experience, so he soon became suspicious of Le Yi. He began to secretly investigate Le Yi, trying to find evidence of Le Yi's rebellion.
Although Le Yi is in the middle of the court, he is not ignorant of these undercurrents. He began to feel that his situation was becoming more and more dangerous. The courtiers who had once been deferential to him now looked at him with a hint of indifference and hostility in their eyes.
It was at this time that the State of Qi began a counteroffensive. Under the leadership of Tian Dan, the Qi army marched all the way and soon regained most of the lost territory. Faced with this situation, King Yan Hui had to use Le Yi again.
After receiving the order, Le Yi immediately led the army to the battle. However, this time the battle did not go as smoothly as the battle of Yanqi. The morale of the Qi army was high, while the Yan army was unstable because of the political struggle between the DPRK and China. Although Le Yi tried his best to command, he was still defeated.
At this critical juncture, King Yan Hui suddenly sent an order to summon Le Yi back to the court. Le Yi knew that this was likely to be a trap. If he returns, there is a high probability that something will happen to him; If you don't go back, you will be labeled as "disobedient".
After some careful consideration, Le Yi made an astonishing decision: he took his family and cronies and defected to Zhao State. This decision is undoubtedly a heavy blow to King Yan Hui. The state of Yan lost its most talented general, while the state of Zhao gained a famous general.
After Le Yi came to Zhao, he was warmly welcomed by King Zhao. King Zhao appointed him as Xiangguo, with full responsibility for the military and political affairs of Zhao. Le Yi continued to exert his talents in the Zhao State and made great contributions to the prosperity of the Zhao State.
However, Le Yi always had a regret in his heart: he failed to complete the great cause of unifying the Qi country. Whenever he thought of the glory of the battle of Yanqi, Le Yi would feel a trace of melancholy. He was once so close to the great cause of reunification, but in the end he fell short.
During the days of the Zhao State, Le Yi still maintained his military talents. He helped Zhao repel Qin's attack and consolidated Zhao's position. However, he never had the opportunity to command a major battle of the scale of the Battle of Yanqi again.
As he grew older, Le Yi gradually faded out of the political arena. He began to devote more time to teaching the younger generation, passing on his military experience to the younger generation. Many of Le Yi's students later became important generals of the Zhao State.
In his later years, Le Yi often recalled his life. From starting his military career in Zhao State, to becoming a world-famous general in Yan State, and finally spending his later years in Zhao Guoan, his life can be described as ups and downs. Le Yi's story has become a good story for later generations.
Le Yi's life is not only a personal legend, but also a microcosm of the entire Warring States Period, showing the cruelty and impermanence of that era. In this era of rising heroes, even a famous general like Le Yi cannot escape the whirlpool of political struggle.
Le Yi's story tells us that in that era, the fate of the individual was often closely linked to the rise and fall of the country. A person can climb to the top of power with his talents, but he can also lose everything overnight because of changes in politics.
Although Le Yi failed to complete the great cause of reunification in the end, his military achievements still made future generations admire. His military ideas and tactics had a profound impact on later military developments. In Chinese military history, Le Yi's name will always be an existence that cannot be ignored.
The story of Le Yi is also the epitome of the rise and fall of the Le family. Starting from Le Yangzi, the Le family has been surviving and developing in the turbulent Warring States era for generations. In Le Yi's generation, the family's prestige has reached its peak, but it also faces new challenges.
Le Yi's ending may not be a perfect ending. But it truly reflects the complexity and brutality of the Warring States period. In this age of heroes, even the most brilliant people will inevitably suffer setbacks and failures. But it was these ups and downs that made up the most wonderful chapter of that era.