In the long history, the fate of the emperor, as the king of a country, is often closely linked to the rise and fall of the country. However, in the treacherous court struggles, there are few emperors who can start and finish well. Today, let's unveil the mystery of history and count the seven legendary emperors who started and ended well in ancient times.
1. Liu Penzi, the founder of the world: From "Niu Official" to enjoying his old age
Liu Penzi, a descendant of Liu Zhang, the grandson of Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, once served as a "cattle official" in the Red Mei Army who cut grass and fed cattle. At the age of 15, he was proclaimed emperor and established the founding regime. However, his reign as emperor was short-lived, and he was forced to take the throne after only two years in power. Fortunately, Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty, took pity on him, rewarded him richly, and made him serve as Langzhong in the palace of King Zhao. Later, Liu Penzi became blind due to illness, and Liu Xiu ordered him to use Xingyang's official land tax to support him for life. The former puppet emperor was finally able to enjoy his old age in peace.
2. Liu Xie, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty: Although he is a puppet, he will eventually die well
Liu Xie, the second son of Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty, became a pawn at the mercy of Dong Zhuo after being established as emperor by Dong Zhuo. After being held hostage by Dong Zhuo, Li Dao and other powerful ministers, Liu Xie was finally forced to settle in Cao Pi. However, he was not killed, but was able to die. Emperor Cao Rong of Wei Ming led his ministers to cry and sacrifice in person, and was buried in the Zen Mausoleum with the rites of the Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty.
3. Liu Chan, the queen of the Shu Han Dynasty: An Le Gong who is happy to miss Shu
Liu Chan, the son of Liu Bei, the founder of the Shu Han dynasty, ruled the Shu Han for 41 years. Faced with the pressure of the Wei army, he chose to surrender. After surrendering, Liu Chan was made the Duke of An Le and spent the rest of his life in Luoyang. Although he experienced the pain of losing his country in his life, he was able to end up well.
4. Li Shi, the late emperor of the Cheng Han Dynasty: the later life of the Marquis of Guiyi
Li Shi, the eldest son of Emperor Zhaowen of the Cheng Han Dynasty, Li Shou, was the last emperor of the Cheng Han Dynasty. In 347 AD, Sima Huan Wen of the Eastern Jin Dynasty led an army to defeat Li Shi, and Li Shi was defeated and surrendered. Huan Wen moved Li Shi and more than 10 of his relatives to Jiankang, the capital of Jin, and named Li Shi as the Marquis of Guiyi. Li Shi died in Jiankang's illness, and he was able to die well.
Fifth, the late Jin Dynasty emperor stone is valuable: from the king of the dead country to the sick and died of illness
Shi Chonggui, the last emperor of the Later Jin Dynasty. At the beginning of his reign, he was invaded by the Khitan, and finally the Later Jin was defeated by the Khitan, the capital Kaifeng was occupied, and Shi Chonggui was captured and sent to the Khitan. Although Shi Chonggui spent five years of humiliating captivity in the Khitan, he was eventually able to die of illness.
6. Liu Jiyuan, Emperor Yingwu of the Northern Han Dynasty: The old age of the happy Shu
Liu Jiyuan, the last emperor of the Northern Han Dynasty. During his reign, he fought against Zhao Song for more than ten years, and finally surrendered due to desperation. Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty named him as a special advancement, a school inspector, a general of the right guard, and a prince of Pengcheng County, and gave him the first district of Jingshi A. Liu Jiyuan lived a happy life in his old age in the Song Dynasty, and finally died.
7. Emperor Puyi of Xuantong: The legendary last emperor
Pu Yi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, was also the last emperor in Chinese history. His life is full of legends, reigning three times, and experiencing ups and downs from emperor to commoner. After being captured in the Soviet Union, he underwent five years of reform and study, and was finally pardoned and served as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. In 1967, Pu Yi died of kidney cancer in Beijing at the age of 61.
Although these seven emperors lived in different eras and backgrounds, they all achieved a good beginning and a good end in their own way. Their stories show us that in the long course of history, even in the supreme position, it takes wisdom, courage and luck to deal with various challenges and dilemmas. Let's remember the stories of these legendary emperors and praise them for their wisdom and courage!