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Text: Yanyan
Edited by Yeon-yeon
——【· Preface ·】——》
Han Xin, the founder of the Han Dynasty, single-handedly turned the tide of the war and helped Liu Bang unify the world. However, his end was extremely tragic, and he was finally framed for rebellion and brutally killed.
When Xiao He, a former colleague and friend, looked at Han Xin's corpse, he coldly said four words, which still cause countless people to discuss and complain.
Is it an exclamation? Is it a taunt? Or is there a deeper meaning hidden? What is the truth about the cause of Han Shin's death? Why is Xiao He's attitude so indifferent?
Heroes of Troubled Times: Han Shin's Rise to Strength
In the turbulent years of the late Qin Dynasty, a young man named Han Xin began to emerge. He came from a poor background, but he had great ambitions.
Han Xin read military books since he was a child and was proficient in the art of war, but his life was difficult and he often went hungry. Legend has it that he was once humiliated under Huaiyin City and was drilled under his crotch, and this humiliating experience inspired him even more.
At first, Han Xin took refuge in Xiang Yu, but he was not reused in the Chu camp. Although Xiang Yu is brave, he is not good at understanding and employing people, which makes talents like Han Xin buried in it.
Frustrated, he chose another path - defected to Liu Bang. This decision, although fraught with risk, laid the foundation for his future achievements.
However, fate did not seem to immediately favor this talented young man. When he first arrived in Hanying, Han Xin still failed to display his talents, but only served as a petty official in charge of grain and grass.
Although this job may seem insignificant, it gave Han Xin the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of military logistics, which accumulated valuable experience for him to command the army in the future.
Just as he was about to leave the Han army, a person changed the trajectory of his fate - Xiao He. This right-hand man of Liu Bang not only has outstanding political talent, but also has an amazing ability to recognize people. He saw extraordinary potential in Han Shin and firmly believed that he would become a great weapon in the future.
As Liu Bang's right-hand man, Xiao He had a discerning eye and discovered Han Xin's extraordinary talent. He followed Han Shin desperately and staged the famous scene of "chasing Han Shin under the moon" in history.
This scene has not only become a story for the ages, but also shows Xiao He's foresight and Han Xin's extraordinary charm. Under Xiao He's strong recommendation, Liu Bang finally decided to reuse Han Xin and appointed him as a general. This decision not only changed the fate of Han Xin, but also laid the military foundation for the establishment of the Han Dynasty.
Soldier Immortal: Han Xin's military talent
Immediately after Han Shin was appointed as a great general, he showed amazing military talent. He strategized and commanded, and made great achievements for Liu Bang to conquer the city and conquer the city.
Han Xin's way of employing troops embodies the essence of the ancient Chinese art of war, which not only emphasizes strategy, but also attaches importance to actual combat, which can be described as unique at that time.
In the Battle of Hanzhong, Han Xin successfully captured this strategic point with his superb strategic vision and flexible tactical application. He cleverly used the terrain to set up ambushes on rugged mountain roads and routed the defenders in one fell swoop.
This victory not only expanded Liu Bang's sphere of influence, but also laid a solid foundation for the decisive battle with Xiang Yu in the future. The Battle of Hanzhong also fully demonstrated Han Xin's characteristics of being good at adapting measures to local conditions and using troops unexpectedly.
Although Liu Bang suffered heavy losses in the ensuing Battle of Pengcheng, Han Xin was not discouraged. He carefully planned with Zhang Liang and others, adopted the strategy of encircling Wei to save Zhao, successfully divided the forces of the Chu army, and won Liu Bang a chance to breathe.
This strategic decision shows Han Xin's superb view of the overall situation, and he can find the key point to turn things around at a critical moment. In the end, in the Battle of Qixia, Han Xin used the strategy of "embattled" to completely defeat Xiang Yu's army, clearing the last obstacle for Liu Bang to unify the world.
This famous battle not only demonstrated Han Shin's military prowess, but also demonstrated his unique ability to understand people's hearts and minds and make good use of psychological warfare. Han Xin's military talents were fully demonstrated in this series of battles, and also established his reputation as a "soldier immortal".
Meritorious Shock: Han Shin's Political Dilemma
However, as Liu Bang unified the world, Han Xin's situation became more and more difficult. Although he was named the King of Chu, he soon felt the pressure from the imperial court.
Liu Bang began to fear this general, who had made great achievements, fearing that he would threaten his rule. This kind of suspicion is not unfounded, in Chinese history, there are many examples of high merit and shock, and Han Xin's experience can be said to be a typical case.
In order to weaken Han Xin's strength, Liu Bang took a series of measures. First of all, he deprived Han Xin of his military power, and then demoted him from the king of Chu to the marquis of Huaiyin.
This series of moves is undoubtedly a major blow to Han Xin. Han Xin, who has lost his military power, is like a tiger that has lost its minions, and the threat is greatly reduced. However, this practice also exacerbated the contradictions and planted the seeds of future tragedies.
Although Han Xin sensed the danger, he did not take effective measures to protect himself. On the contrary, some of his actions deepened Liu Bang's suspicions. For example, he privately took in Xiang Yu's old general Zhong Lixuan, and also had contacts with other princes. In Liu Bang's view, these actions are all potential threats.
These actions of Han Shin reflect his political naivety and insensitivity to power struggles, a character trait that eventually became the source of his tragedy. In addition, Han Shin also made a fatal mistake, which was to be overconfident.
He once said to people: "The king of Han met me very well, and he will never fail me." This naïve thinking made him lack the necessary vigilance in the face of political turmoil. He seems to have forgotten that in the game of thrones, the kindness of the past often outweighs the immediate benefits.
A twist of fate: Empress Lu's conspiracy
At a time of growing tensions between Han Shin and the imperial court, an even deadlier conspiracy is brewing. Empress Lü, the ambitious queen, decided to get rid of this potential threat.
Empress Lu's political methods were far beyond ordinary people, and she knew that Han Xin's presence would pose a threat to her and her son's power, so she decided to strike first. Lu Hou carefully designed a trap. In the name of Liu Bang's triumph, she invited Han Xin to the palace to participate in the celebration banquet.
In order to make the scheme more convincing, she also asked Xiao He to write a letter to Han Xin, ensuring that he would come alone. This plan can be described as interlocking, making full use of Han Xin's trust in Xiao He and his loyalty to the imperial court.
Although Han Xin used to dominate, he was too naïve in the political game. Without the slightest suspicion, he entered the palace with a little boy.
This behavior reflects his contempt for political struggle, and also exposes a weakness in his character – an overly belief in human nature. As a result, as soon as he entered the palace, he was taken down by the samurai who had already been ambushed and imprisoned.
A month later, Han Xin was brought to Empress Lu in a cage. Empress Lü executed the former god of war on charges of rebellion. Before Han Xin died, he only regretted that he did not follow the advice of others, but he failed to see the sinister intentions of the people around him.
This ending is not only a personal tragedy for Han Shin, but also a microcosm of the entire era, reflecting the suspicion and ruthlessness of the new dynasty towards the heroes. Han Xin's death also left a profound inspiration for future generations.
It tells us that in a game of power, military talent does not guarantee political success. A true politician must not only have extraordinary talents, but also have a keen sense of politics and the ability to deal with all kinds of complex situations.
Bole becomes the executioner: Xiao He's complex role
In Han Xin's tragedy, Xiao He played an extremely complex role. He was once Han Shin's Bole, but he ended up participating in the plot to kill Han Shin.
Xiao He's changing role also reflects the fragility and complexity of his personal stance in power struggles. At the beginning, it was Xiao Hehui's insight and strong recommendation of Han Xin as a general. He developed a strong friendship with Han Shin, even at the risk of being seen as a traitor, to keep Han Shin.
This kind of grace should have allowed the two to establish an unbreakable relationship of trust. However, as the situation changed, Xiao He's position also underwent a subtle shift.
When Empress Lu designed to frame Han Xin, Xiao He chose to cooperate. He wrote a letter to Han Xin to induce him into the palace. This act undoubtedly hastened Han Xin's demise.
Xiao He's choice may be out of loyalty to Liu Bang, or it may be for self-preservation. In those turbulent times, protecting himself and his family may have been his top priority.
What's even more chilling is that after Han Xin's death, Xiao He only said a cold word of "arrogance" in the face of his corpse. This sentence not only shows Xiao He's criticism of Han Xin, but also reflects his attitude towards this political purge. He seems to be suggesting that Han Shin's tragedy is the result of self-inflicted blame.
Xiao He's transformation may reflect the fragility of his personal stance in the power struggle. He may be out of loyalty to Liu Bang, or he may be out of self-preservation.
In any case, this kind of betrayal behavior has left deep doubts and regrets for future generations. Xiao He's choice also shows us the complexity and helplessness of human nature in the cruel political struggle.
Xiao He's changing role also reflects another reality: in newly established regimes, Wenchen is often more likely to gain a foothold than military generals. With his political wisdom and management skills, Xiao He not only survived Han Shin's murder, but also continued to hold important positions in the DPRK.
——[· Conclusion ·] ——"
Han Shin's tragedy is not only the ups and downs of personal fate, but also reflects the cruelty of power play.
His talent once made him stand at the pinnacle of power, but he also became a threat in the eyes of others. Han Xin's ending, as well as Xiao He's betrayal, profoundly reveal the ruthless reality of political struggle.
This history teaches us that in the maelstrom of power, talent and merit do not ensure security, and that political wisdom and the ability to judge the situation are often more important than military talent.
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