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Text: Yanyan
Edited by Yeon-yeon
preface
In the history of the Western Han Dynasty, there was a man known as the "No. 1 scumbag", and his actions were despicable.
However, it is surprising that such a man of bad character actually has two genius sons, one is a natural god general, and the other is a deposed emperor.
The two brothers have different fates, one gallops on the battlefield and builds great feats; One dominates the political arena and controls the government. What kind of family background and upbringing have created their very different life trajectories? Who is this scumbag father?
The Chance of Fate: The Encounter of a Small Official
During the Western Han Dynasty, there was a little-known official Huo Zhongru in Pingyang County, Hedong County. His life should have been ordinary, yawning in the county yamen day after day, dealing with trivial official duties. However, fate inadvertently arranged a rare opportunity for him.
Pingyang County, because of its special geographical location and political significance, became the fief of Princess Pingyang, the eldest daughter of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. There are many daily affairs in the princess's mansion, and additional manpower is needed to take care of them. In order to curry favor with the princess, the county commander sent Huo Zhongru to the princess's mansion to help deal with chores.
At first, Huo Zhongru was not enthusiastic about this errand. Leaving the familiar yamen environment and working in an unfamiliar place made him feel a little uneasy. However, the moment he stepped into the princess's mansion, the sight in front of him made him change his mind in an instant.
In the princess's mansion, the maids of Yingying Yanyan shuttle between them, beautiful as flowers, and have different temperaments. Huo Zhongru was suddenly fascinated, and secretly congratulated himself on accepting this task. He began to work hard in hopes of making a difference in this place of opportunity.
A forbidden love: the entanglement between Wei Shaoer and Huo Zhongru
In the princess's mansion, Huo Zhongru soon noticed a maid named Wei Shao'er. She is different from the frivolity of other maids, she seems gentle and virtuous, and her gestures reveal a special temperament.
Huo Zhongru was deeply attracted to her and began to frequently find various excuses to approach her. Although Wei Shao'er is young, he is not without knowledge. She knew that she was just a humble maid, and there was an identity gap between her and Huo Zhongru.
However, Huo Zhongru's diligence made her gradually let down her guard. Under Huo Zhongru's sweet offensive, Wei Shao'er finally fell. The two began a secret romance. They often meet secretly in the moonlit garden and talk to each other.
Huo Zhongru promised Wei Shao'er a bright future, saying that he would marry her and give her happiness. Wei Shao'er was immersed in this hard-won love and completely forgot her identity.
However, the good times were short-lived. Soon after, Wei Shao'er found out that she was pregnant. She was both surprised and apprehensive, and couldn't wait to tell Huo Zhongru the news, expecting that he would fulfill his promise.
After Huo Zhongru heard the news, his face instantly turned pale. He never thought things would come to this. The appearance of an illegitimate child will not only ruin his future in the princess's mansion, but also may put him in a situation from which he will never recover.
Driven by fear and selfishness, Huo Zhongru made a disgraceful decision. He chose to escape, abandoned the pregnant Wei Shao'er, and quietly left the princess's mansion as if he had never appeared.
Wei Shao'er was crushed by this sudden blow. She couldn't believe that the person she loved dearly could be so ruthless. However, as a strong woman, she decided to raise this child alone, hoping that one day Huo Zhongru would be able to change her mind.
A twist of fate: the rise of Wei Zifu
Just when Wei Shao'er was suffering criticism and pain alone, her sister Wei Zifu's life ushered in a huge turnaround. In 139 BC, 18-year-old Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, was invited to the mansion of his sister Princess Pingyang after the ancestor worship ceremony.
Princess Pingyang knew her brother's preferences and specially arranged a grand banquet. In the melodious music, a singer named Wei Zifu instantly attracted the attention of the young emperor with her outstanding singing voice and beautiful appearance.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty fell in love with Wei Zifu at first sight, and immediately expressed his desire to bring her back to the palace. Seeing this, Princess Pingyang readily agreed to her brother's request. In this way, Wei Zifu embarked on a path to change his fate.
After entering the palace, Wei Zifu quickly won the favor of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty with his intelligent and gentle character. She is not only empathetic, but also able to talk freely with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty about world affairs, and has become the emperor's right-hand man.
Over time, Wei Zifu's status rose and he eventually became the empress of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Wei Zifu's favor has also brought great changes to the entire Wei family.
As the queen's sister, Wei Shao'er's status naturally rises. She frequented the court with her son, and was treated with unprecedented respect.
Genius is born: the rise of Huo Qu's disease
Wei Shao'er's son, that is, Huo Zhongru's illegitimate son, was named Huo Qubing under the name of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. The name means "to remove disease", showing Emperor Wu of Han's affection for this child.
Huo Quzhi has shown extraordinary talent since he was a child. He is not only smart and clever, but also has an innate talent for military affairs. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty saw Huo Quai's potential, personally taught him the art of war, and made him a servant at the age of 18.
Huo Quzhi's military talents were soon given the opportunity to be displayed. In a campaign against the Xiongnu, Huo Quzhi, who was only 21 years old, led 800 cavalry deep behind enemy lines, defeated the Xiongnu army, and became famous in a battle. This victory not only dealt a blow to the arrogance of the Xiongnu, but also won a valuable strategic advantage for the Han Dynasty.
Huo Quzhi's military talent has been fully affirmed and reused. He led the army to fight many times, performed many miraculous feats, and finally completed the feat of "sealing the wolf".
This achievement not only made Huo Qubing the youngest feudal general in the history of the Han Dynasty, but also established his immortal position in military history.
However, just as Huo Qu was becoming famous, his mother, Wei Shao'er, decided to tell him a secret - about his true background. After Huo Quzhi learned that he was Huo Zhongru's son, instead of resentment, he decided to do his filial piety.
He personally went to Pingyang County to look for Huo Zhongru, not only did he not blame his father for being irresponsible, but instead gave him rich gifts and land properties, so that Huo Zhongru could live a rich life.
The Rise of Powerful Ministers: The Glory and Tragedy of Huo Guang
In the process of searching for Huo Zhongru, Huo Quzhi found out that he also had a half-brother - Huo Guang. Huo Quzhi felt that he had not fulfilled his brother's responsibilities for many years, and decided to bring Huo Guang to Chang'an and give him good education and development opportunities.
Under the recommendation of Huo Quzhi, Huo Guang soon entered the imperial court and began his career. Huo Guang had a calm personality and was cautious, and he was soon appreciated by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He started as an ordinary Lang official, rose through the ranks step by step, and eventually became the Captain of Fengche and the Doctor of Guanglu.
Huo Guang has worked silently in the imperial court for more than 20 years, and has always maintained a low-key and humble attitude. He was steady and never made mistakes, even in the moody court of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, which is really commendable.
In 87 BC, when the elderly Emperor Wu of Han was dying, he selected four auxiliary ministers for his youngest son Liu Fuling, who was only 8 years old, including Huo Guang. Although the four of them jointly assisted the government, Huo Guang, with his outstanding ability and political wisdom, gradually became the de facto ruler.
In the years that followed, Huo Guang experienced many political turmoil. He successively quelled the rebellion of Shangguan Ji, deposed Liu He, the king of Changyi, and supported Liu Xun, the emperor of Han Xuan. This series of political actions brought Huo Guang's power to its peak.
However, the pinnacle of power often means danger as well. Huo Guang's wife poisoned Xu Pingjun, the wife of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, in order to make her daughter the queen. This behavior angered Emperor Xuan of Han, but due to Huo Guang's power, he had to temporarily forbear.
It was not until 68 BC that after Huo Guang's death, Emperor Xuan of Han finally made a move against the Huo family. Huo Guang's family was wiped out and all over the house was executed. This once prominent family eventually suffered its fate.
epilogue
Huo Zhongru started as an irresponsible petty official, but he was recorded in history because of the achievements of his two outstanding sons. His story teaches us that fate is sometimes so wonderful.
The choices of one person may affect the direction of the entire empire; A seemingly insignificant figure can also become an indispensable part of history. #长文创作激励计划#
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