<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="4" > introduction:</h1>
The beggar system has almost always been accompanied by China's feudal society, and the political division of labor of the Son of Heaven sitting in the hall of the beggar to rule the country is a feature of China's ancient politics. Speaking of the prime minister, there are indeed many wise ministers in the history of our country, and it can be said that the development of our society is largely driven by these wise men. If we have to choose one of the most virtuous and representative of these sages, I believe that Xiao He's votes in the early years of the Western Han Dynasty must be among the best, because Xiao He is indeed a very accomplished, very typical xiang, in fact, not only modern people, but also ancient people after the Western Han Dynasty also think that Xiao He is synonymous with xianxiang, and all the ministers of all dynasties have taken Xiao He as their model.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="7" > a small official in Pei County in a chaotic world</h1>
Xiao He and Han Gaozu Liu Bang were born in the same county territory, they are all a commoner in Pei County at the end of the Qin Dynasty, unlike Liu Bang's idleness, Xiao He has been reading poetry since he was a child, he can be regarded as a typical Confucian of that era, and it is precisely because he has a certain talent, xiao He found a civilian job as a small official under the county order, although it is not rich and prominent, but it is not a problem to support his family.
(Photo 1: Portrait of Xiao He)
Xiao He and Liu Bang have known each other since childhood, because they are similar in age, they often drink and chat together, so after a long time they have established a deep friendship, Xiao He is very good at recognizing people and things, just in the near and far townships mock liu Bang for not learning no skills, is a boy who has not come out, Xiao He is one of the few people who are optimistic about Liu Bang, he feels that Liu Bang's speech and behavior are extraordinary, he is very methodical in dealing with people, and he will definitely have some deeds in the future. Therefore, when Liu Bang was down, Xiao He was always willing to help him.
Once, Liu Bang was ordered by the county to lead a group of criminals to a distant land to serve as a laborer, and not long after leaving the county, many criminals ran away, and according to the imperial court decrees at that time, Liu Bang and other officials would be executed. In the end, Liu Bang simply let go of all the criminals and gathered a few people to fall into the grass. However, at this time, Liu Bang's wives and children were still in Pei County, and they were arrested by the county to be questioned, and it was precisely because of Xiao He's efforts that they survived death. Later, when the world was in chaos and rebel armies emerged in various places, Xiao He secretly contacted Liu Bang to observe the development of the situation and prepare to raise the banner at the right time to do something big.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="10" > Peigong's right and left arm</h1>
Seeing that the general situation was about to go, the county order of Pei County gathered Xiao He and others to discuss countermeasures, and at Xiao He's suggestion, the county order agreed to include Liu Bang and other local grass kou to raise an uprising together. Later, Liu Bang's men and horses arrived at the city gate, and the county order repented that they did not want to let them enter the city, liu Bang shot a document into the city, in which he called on the officials and people to kill the Qin Dynasty county order and then revolt together against the violent Qin. Xiao He took the opportunity to instigate and incite the people in the city, and finally the people really launched a rebellion and killed the county order, so that Liu Bang was able to enter the city.
(Figure 2: Illustration of Liu Bang's attack on Pei County)
So they raised a righteousness in Pei County, and Liu Bang was thus known as the Duke of Pei. Later, Xiao He followed Liu Bang to the south to fight in the northern war, born into death, because Xiao He was a typical civilian, he did not have the talent of a unified army, during this period Xiao He was mainly responsible for providing logistical guarantees for Pei Gong's army, according to Pei Gong's self-report, when he and Xiang Yu fought hard for many years, if it were not for Xiao He's military supply, the Han army would have been defeated long ago.
According to historical records, Liu Bang was the first prince to invade Xianyang. The wealth and luxury of Xianyang made Pei Gong's army quickly fall, the troops burned and plundered everywhere, Pei Gong himself fell into the gentle countryside of Qin Harem, and at this time only Xiao He did not think about indulging in pleasure, he regarded many documents such as the state household registration code in Qin Xiang's mansion as a treasure, and he ordered his subordinate officers and soldiers to blockade Qin Xiang Mansion and take care of these rules. Later history proved that these things were indeed treasures, and with these materials, the Peigong camp knew the people's strength and financial resources throughout the country very well, and it was easy to formulate policies.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="13" > cheng also Xiao He lost and Xiao He</h1>
Xiao He's help to Liu Bang's political clique was not limited to logistical support, and han Xin, one of the three major heroes of the founding of the Western Han Dynasty and a famous general who attached equal importance to Xiao He's merits, was able to exert his talents precisely because of Xiao He's strong recommendation. Han Xin was originally a young general under Xiang Yu, and because he was not reused, he decided to defect to Pei Gong, but Pei Gong did not appreciate him. Later, Xiao He became acquainted with him, xiao He was good at seeing pearls, admired him very much, and recommended him to Pei Gong, but this did not attract Pei Gong's attention, and Han Xin was only made a minor official.
(Photo 3: Xiao He chased Han Xin painting)
A few months later, Han Xin, who felt insulted, did not quit, he fled the Han army camp alone, and after learning the news, Xiao He hurriedly put down the urgent matter in his hand to chase him. At that time, there were many deserters in the Han army, Xiao He hurriedly looked like a deserter, and the sergeant saw the report that Liu Bang said that Xiao He had escaped, and Liu Bang was shocked. Later, Xiao He recovered Han Xin and once again sponsored Han Xin with fierce words. Liu Bang saw that Xiao He was so resolute, and saw that on his face he had sealed Han Xin as a great general.
(Figure 4: Xiao He in the film and television drama)
History once again proved Xiao He's wisdom, and later Han Xin made great achievements for the Han army in the Chu-Han War, and almost single-handedly defeated the invincible overlord Xiang Yu by Liu Bang. After the establishment of the Western Han Dynasty, Han Xin was crowned king, and he supported the army and respected himself, at this time he had become a major problem for Liu Bang's confidants, Xiao He also saw this clearly, under his advice, the Han court booby-trapped Han Xin, it can be said that Han Xin eventually died at the hands of Xiao He. This is the source of the famous idiom in the history of our country, "Idiom Xiao He defeats xiao he also Xiao He".
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="17" > wise courtiers in their later years</h1>
At the beginning of the founding of the Western Han Dynasty, among the many wen and martial arts ministers, Han Gaozu listed Xiao He as the head of the meritorious men, and even Zhang Liang, Han Xin and other wen and martial ministers could not compare with him. Later, Xiao He helped the imperial court get rid of Han Xin, who was the lord of gong gao zhen, and the emperor was more gracious to him, and the honor was rewarded continuously, at that time Xiao He was not only the founding minister of the Han Dynasty, but also the marquis of ten thousand households, which can be said to be above ten thousand people in the true sense, but Xiao He knew the truth of the tree and the big wind.
(Figure 5: Xiao He Zang Xiangfu's Canonical Strategy)
Xiao He, who had not talked to the emperor before, slowly became cautious in his words and deeds, and every time the emperor praised him, he cleverly transferred the credit to the emperor, unlike Han Xin, who was proud of his talents, Xiao He only promised in front of the emperor, very humble. But even like that, Xiao He was still jealous of Gao Zu.
Although the general trend of society at that time was determined, a small number of remnants of the forces were still stubbornly resisting. For this reason, the emperor often led the army to fight outside, and the power of the imperial court was in the hands of Xiao He, and every time he sent a chapter from the capital, Gao Zu would ask Xiao He what he was doing in the capital, and the emissaries did not dare to say anything, and said something like Xiao He was diligent and loved the people, and Gao Zu was silent for a long time after listening to it every time. When Xiao He learned of this, he did not hesitate to deliberately do something to harm the people, causing the people to jointly report him to the emperor. It is also thanks to this that Xiao He was finally able to die well.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="21" > Conclusion:</h1>
What are the achievements of Xiao He, who is a famous minister of a generation? A famous allusion in history is enough to illustrate. After the deaths of Gao Zu and Xiao He, Emperor Hui of Han and Cao Xian took their places. Cao Shen was a talent recommended to Emperor Hui by Xiao He before his death, so Emperor Hui had high expectations of him. But the ministers neglected Cao Shan, saying that he was conformist and had nothing to do all day. Emperor Hui reprimanded Cao Shan for this matter, and Cao asked the emperor, "How is Your Majesty compared to the previous emperors?" Emperor Hui was ashamed of himself, and Cao asked the emperor again, "How about comparing Xiao He?"? Emperor Hui replied that it was probably not as good as it was, and this explained that the decree left by Xiao He was the most suitable for the people at that time, and the best thing to do was not to change it, and to resolutely implement it.