Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty, whose name is Bohe, was the last emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the background of his accession to the throne was full of twists and turns and drama. Liu Xie's grandfather was Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty, and his father was Liu Chang, the eldest son of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty. In the Han Dynasty, the throne was usually inherited by the eldest son, but Liu Xie was not a descendant, so according to common sense, the possibility of his succession is very small.
However, the development of history is often full of surprises. After the death of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, his son Liu Wei succeeded to the throne, that is, the Shao Emperor of the Han Dynasty. Liu Wei was young, and the government was controlled by Empress Dowager He and her brother He Jin. He Jin was one of the late Eastern Han Dynasty
Cao Cao, whose name is Mengde, was a famous politician, military strategist, and writer in Chinese history, and the founder of the Cao Wei regime during the Three Kingdoms period. The acquisition and expansion of his power was a complex and tortuous process, and his methods and tactics are still praised today.
Cao Cao's acquisition of power began when he welcomed Emperor Xian of Han to Luoyang. This move not only reflected Cao Cao's loyalty to the Han family, but also laid the foundation for his future power expansion. Although Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty was named the emperor, he actually had no real power, and Cao Cao actually put the emperor under his control by welcoming the Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
The first important position Cao Cao obtained was the False Jieyue. It is a special power granted to courtiers by ancient emperors, symbolizing the power of military power. The person who has the false knots can act as the emperor to command and dispatch the army. Cao Cao began to grasp military power through the false jieyue, which laid the foundation for his military expansion.
Subsequently, Cao Cao was appointed as the secretary of the book. Lu Shang Shushi is a position established in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, which is equivalent to the prime minister, and is responsible for handling court affairs. Cao Cao began to intervene in court politics and gradually expanded his political influence through the recording of Shang Shushi.
Cao Cao's power was further extended after his appointment as a great general. The Great General was the highest position in the ancient army and had the power to command the nation's army. Through his position as a general, Cao Cao achieved full control over the military and political power.
Through these positions, Cao Cao not only grasped the military and political power, but also consolidated and expanded his power through various means. He adopted a series of policies and measures, such as implementing the cantonment system, strengthening agricultural production, and increasing the army's food supply; implement a strict legal system to maintain social order; We should select and appoint qualified personnel and strengthen our political foundation.
Cao Cao also faced various challenges and difficulties in the process of acquiring and expanding power. He had to deal not only with external hostile forces, such as Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, etc., but also with internal opposition and dissatisfaction. Cao Cao, through his own wisdom and means, resolved these crises one by one and consolidated his position.
Cao Cao's expansion of power also caused dissatisfaction and opposition from some people. They believed that Cao Cao was usurping the power of the Han dynasty and destroying the traditions of the Han dynasty. In the face of these opposition, Cao Cao took a tough stance and resolutely defended his power and position.
In general, Cao Cao gradually gained the trust and reward of Emperor Han Xian by welcoming Emperor Han Xian to Luoyang, and realized the control of military and political power through positions such as fake Jieyue, Lu Shang Shushi, and general. The acquisition and expansion of his power was a process full of wisdom and strategy, and it was also a microcosm of the political struggle during the Three Kingdoms period. Cao Cao's life is a model of power struggle and a microcosm of ancient Chinese political struggle.
As an important politician and military strategist during the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Cao's political skills and military talents have been affirmed by history. However, in the process of acquiring and expanding power, the contradictions between Cao Cao and the family gradually became apparent, which became a major problem in the process of his rule.
The clans, that is, the scholar class at that time, were an important part of the social structure in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. They have a deep family background, extensive social connections, and extensive political experience. In the political pattern of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the influence of the family should not be underestimated. In the process of Cao Cao's rise, he inevitably clashed with these great families.
First of all, Cao Cao's employment policy caused dissatisfaction among the family. In selecting and appointing talents, Cao Cao focused on personal ability and loyalty, rather than background and background. This is in stark contrast to the traditional concept of the family at that time, which valued lineage and hereditaryness. Although Cao Cao's practice helped to select truly capable talents, it also touched the interests of the family and aroused their disgust and resistance.
In the face of the resistance of the family, Cao Cao had to take tough measures in order to maintain his power. He suppressed and excluded the family through various means, and even did not hesitate to resort to violent means. Although this approach preserved Cao Cao's power in the short term, it also provoked more opposition.
Cao Cao's hard-line methods not only aroused the disgust of the family, but also aroused the vigilance of other forces. Some forces that had originally cooperated with Cao Cao began to doubt Cao Cao's ambitions and methods. Cracks began to appear in the foundations of Cao Cao's rule, and there was growing opposition from both internal and external sources.
The rebellion and opposition of the family family posed a certain threat to Cao Cao's rule. They used their influence and resources to resist and rebel against Cao Cao in various ways. Some of the great families even colluded with outside forces to try to overthrow Cao Cao's rule.
In this context, Cao Cao had to find a balance between maintaining power and dealing with the contradictions of the family. On the one hand, he continued to take tough measures to suppress the resistance of the family; On the other hand, they also began to try to ease the relationship with the family through some policies and means, and enlist their support and cooperation.
In general, the contradiction between Cao Cao and the family was an important aspect of the political struggle in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. This contradiction not only reflects the complexity of the social structure and interest pattern at that time, but also reflects Cao Cao's tactics and methods in the power struggle. In dealing with this contradiction, Cao Cao showed both his political wisdom and the problem of his rule. This contradiction and struggle had a profound impact on Cao Cao's reign and the historical process of the Three Kingdoms period.
Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty, as the emperor of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, although nominally the supreme ruler of the country, in fact his power has long existed in name only. After Cao Cao seized real power, the position of Emperor Xian of Han was even more precarious. Cao Cao's concentration of power and personal behavior made Emperor Xian of Han feel that his status as emperor was being despised and this dissatisfaction and conflict gradually became apparent in the court.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty's dissatisfaction with Cao Cao first stemmed from Cao Cao's erosion of imperial power. Through various means, Cao Cao gradually concentrated power and made himself the de facto ruler. He not only grasped the military power, but also controlled the government through positions such as Lu Shang Shushi. This practice undoubtedly weakened the authority of Emperor Han Xian, making him feel that his position as emperor was threatened.
Secondly, Cao Cao's personal behavior also made Emperor Xian of Han feel dissatisfied. After Cao Cao seized power, he behaved more and more arbitrarily, and even sometimes disregarded the wishes and dignity of Emperor Xian of Han. For example, Cao Cao ignored Emperor Han Xian's orders in the court, and even made his own decisions on some major decisions without Emperor Han Xian's consent. This kind of behavior made Emperor Han Xian feel that he was despised and even insulted.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty's dissatisfaction with Cao Cao finally erupted in the court. According to historical records, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty directly expressed his dissatisfaction with Cao Cao and threatened Cao Cao in the court. This open conflict undoubtedly made Cao Cao feel pressure and fear. As the emperor, although the power of Emperor Han Xian was weakened, his throne was still a legitimate symbol, and his dissatisfaction and threats posed a certain threat to Cao Cao's rule.
Faced with the threat of Emperor Xian of Han, Cao Cao had to change his strategy. He began to be more cautious in his relationship with Emperor Han Xian, trying to avoid conflicts with Emperor Han Xian in public. Cao Cao even changed the way he met with the court to reduce direct contact with Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and reduce the likelihood of conflict.
However, Emperor Xian's dissatisfaction was not eliminated by this. Deep down, he still longed to restore his imperial power and get rid of Cao Cao's control. Emperor Xian of Han began to look for opportunities in the shadows, trying to unite other forces against Cao Cao's rule.
In the process, Emperor Xian of Han established contact with some forces opposed to Cao Cao. Their common goal was to weaken Cao Cao's power and restore the authority of Emperor Xian of Han. These forces included some of the great families who were dissatisfied with Cao Cao's rule, as well as some local warlords.
The alliance between Emperor Xian of Han and these forces, although to a certain extent a threat to Cao Cao, also put him in an even more dangerous situation. Cao Cao was more wary of Emperor Han Xian and had a tighter control over him. Emperor Han Xian's room for action is getting smaller and smaller, and his situation is becoming more and more difficult.
In general, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty's dissatisfaction and conflict with Cao Cao was a manifestation of the contradiction between the imperial power and the powerful ministers in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. This contradiction not only reflects the complexity of the political struggle at that time, but also reveals the delicate relationship between the imperial power and the powerful ministers. Although Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was in a weak position in this struggle, his resistance and efforts still deserve our attention and consideration.