In the history of our country, there were two shepherds related to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, namely Su Wu and Bu Shi.
Su Wu shepherding sheep is a patriotic story that we are familiar with. In 100 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Su Wu to send an envoy to the fierce slave, was singled out, sent people to abduct, Xu to the high-ranking official Houlu, but Su Wu was loyal to the festival, did not fail in his mission, although he was sent to beihai to herd sheep, still had the motherland in mind, after 19 years of tribulations, finally returned to China. This story, I don't know how many Chinese people's patriotism: I am a Chinese, no matter when and where, I must love my motherland!
In Sima Guang's "Zizhi Tongjian", the details of Shan Yu sending two traitors to persuade Su Wu to surrender made people even more admired Su Wu's national integrity that he swore to die.
First, the rebel Wei Lu lured him. Wei Lu had sent envoys to the Han Dynasty, but surrendered because his friend was guilty of being implicated, and was crowned the Spirit King by Shan Yu. He advised Su Wu: "I betrayed the Han Dynasty and submitted to the fierce slaves, but I was very good to me, and I was crowned king, and I had endless glory and wealth." If you are willing to surrender, just like me, if you do not surrender, you will die! And Su Wu scolded: "As a courtier of the Han Dynasty, you have betrayed the emperor despite the favors of the imperial court, and you still have the face to persuade me?" ”
Later, the rebel general Li Ling persuaded him to surrender. Li Ling, who had been an official in the same dynasty as Su Wu, persuaded Su Wu with his affection: "You suffer alone in this deserted place, and no one knows... Your two brothers committed suicide before; your mother died when I came; I heard that your wife had also remarried; there was only your sister and daughter in the family, for more than ten years, and they didn't know if they were dead or alive. The emperor is old and moody, and many ministers have been raided and destroyed, what is the point of your insistence? Su Wu said: "I am immoral and incompetent, it is the emperor's appreciation that makes me occupy a high position, I have never known how to repay, now that I have this opportunity, I am willing, you should not persuade me anymore!" ”
Two traitors persuaded to surrender, one seduced by high-ranking officials, and the other infected by affection, and the result was all in vain. As a result, Su Wu's patriotic feelings and the humble face of the two traitors were judged. Patriots keep their names in Britain, and traitors get insults, which is the truth of "universal access."
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Bu Shi, a farmer in Henan, who makes a living by farming and herding sheep, but has the broad mind of "being humble and not daring to forget the country". When Bu Shi heard that the state was fighting with the Xiongnu, he wrote to the imperial court and was willing to donate half of the family property to share the country's worries. Emperor Wu of Han sent an emissary to ask Bu Shi, "Do you want to be an official?" "Is there any grievance to be complained about?" All were rejected by Bu Shi, and the messenger asked: Why did you donate half of your family property? Bu Shi said that the country can fight against the Xiongnu, make a strong contribution, and if there is money to pay, the Xiongnu will be able to defeat.
When the flood occurred, refugees poured into Henan, the government was unable to help, Bu Shi took out 200,000 yuan to henan Taishou, Emperor Wu of Han saw Bu Shi's name from the donation book, and remembered the donation of family property, he gave him 400 people more money, but he handed it all over. At that time, the rich hid their family property in order to evade taxes, and only shared the worries of the country. Emperor Wu of Han took ShuBushi as an example and worshipped him as a Lang official. Bu Shi did not want to become an official, Emperor Wu of Han let him go to The Forest Garden to herd sheep, under his management, the sheep became fatter and stronger, and also bred a lot, when praised by Emperor Wu of Han, Bu Shi said: "Not only sheep, but also governing the people." When the time comes, the wicked will be gone, and the losers will not be brought to the bottom. Emperor Wu of Han was astonished: a shepherd could say the great truth of governing the country! Under his administration, the people of the Miao clan lived and worked in peace and contentment; they were also transferred to Chenggao Ling, and the water transport under his management gradually entered the best state in history. Emperor Wu of Han considered Bu Shi to be a talented man, loyal and simple, so he worshipped him as the Prince of Qi,Taifu (太傅) and later became a chancellor.
What is even more valuable is that when Lü Jia, the minister of the South Vietnamese state, rebelled, Bu Shi wrote to Emperor Wu of Han and asked him to take his son and qidi to build a ship to attack South Vietnam. This made Emperor Wudi of Han very moved, so he issued an edict saying: Bu Shi was born from farming and grazing, and if he had extra money, he would donate it to the state; now that the country was in difficulty, he took the initiative to invite Miao to participate in the war, and his loyalty to the country was an example for everyone, so he was named the Marquis of Guannei, rewarded with 60 catties of gold, and 10 acres of good land. Emperor Wu of Han originally thought that once the edict was issued, all the princes of the world would respond, but he did not think that none of the more than a hundred princes would join the army! Emperor Wudi of Han was very depressed! Only 106 people were stripped of their thrones.
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This piece of kindness, the realm is so high, it is impressive! Which of the princes at that time could be compared?