Editor's note: "Since ancient times, emperors have had many surnames, and the founding of the country has shook mountains and rivers. In this blog post, we get an overview of the twenty founding emperors who were born with the surname. This is not only the glory of the family, but also the chapter of history. However, it is necessary to know that the cause of the emperor is not the work of one person, but the integration of the times, the people's will and wisdom. Behind each surname, there is a political, economic and cultural background of a specific period. Only by taking history as a mirror can we gain insight into the rise and fall, absorb wisdom, and help the present and the future to move forward. Let's go deep together and feel the weight and charm of history.
"With copper as a mirror, you can be dressed; With history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall; With people as a mirror, you can see the gains and losses. "In the long history, dynasties have changed, the situation has changed, countless heroes have risen and created their own empire. Today, let's take a look at the founding emperors behind these 20 surnames and explore the unknown historical context.
Let's talk about the Li family first, Li Shimin, the Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, can be called a generation of heroes. "The rule of Zhenguan" made the Tang Dynasty prosperous, he humbly accepted advice, appointed virtuous ministers, and was extraordinary in cultural governance and martial arts. But if you want to talk about the founding king, it has to be his father Li Yuan. Li Yuan rose in the turbulent times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, judged the situation, and established the Tang Dynasty in one fell swoop, laying the foundation for Li Tang's glory. Some people in the comment area say that the Li family is the emperor because of good feng shui, which is simply nonsense! The development of history has never relied on feng shui, but on human wisdom, courage and strategy.
Zhao Kuangyin of the Zhao family, through the Chen Qiao Mutiny, added a yellow robe, and established the Song Dynasty. He ended the chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and the release of military power with a glass of wine showed his political wisdom. However, some people said sourly in the comment area that Zhao Kuangyin bullied orphans and widows, and his position was not right. That's a mistake! In that troubled era, the capable lived, if Zhao Kuangyin did not have great talent, how could he stabilize the situation and create a relatively prosperous era?
Liu Bang of the Liu family, starting from a small pavilion chief, finally defeated Xiang Yu and established a big Han. He knows people well and has extraordinary leadership skills. As the ancients said: "The wind is blowing and the clouds are flying, and Weijia is returning to his hometown." "Liu Bang's success is not accidental, but relies on his tenacity and decisiveness. However, some people in the comment area questioned that Liu Bang had no culture and was vulgar. As everyone knows, the hero does not ask where he comes from, and Liu Bang can ascend to the throne as a commoner, which is the result of his adaptation to the times and continuous improvement.
Yang Jian of the Yang family ended the division of the Northern and Southern Dynasties and established the Sui Dynasty. The series of reforms he introduced had a profound impact on later generations. But some people accused Yang Jian of being in the wrong position and bullying the orphans and widows of the Northern Zhou Dynasty in the comment area. This view is inevitably one-sided, and Yang Jian's ability to stand out in a complex political environment must have his merits, and his merits cannot be denied simply by winning the position.
Zhu Yuanzhang of the Zhu family can be described as a real grassroots counterattack. From beggar to emperor, the hardships along the way can be imagined. He overthrew the rule of the Yuan Dynasty and established the Ming Dynasty, which ruled with a strong hand. Some people in the comment area said that Zhu Yuanzhang was brutal and murderous, but in that turbulent era, if he didn't take tough measures, how could he stabilize the situation and consolidate his regime?
Sima Yan, the grandson of Sima Yi of the Sima family, established the Jin Dynasty. However, the Jin Dynasty was a controversial dynasty, and the Rebellion of the Eight Kings and the Five Chaos plunged the Central Plains into long-term chaos. Someone in the comment area ridiculed that the Sima family was "stolen" from the world, although this was a bit excessive, but it also reflected that the Sima family's methods were not bright enough in the process of winning the world.
Nurhachi of the Aixin Jueluo family laid the foundation of the Qing Dynasty, and his descendants finally entered the Central Plains of Dingding. Some people in the comment section say that the Qing Dynasty was a foreign invasion, which is narrow. The development of history is a process of pluralism and integration, and the Qing Dynasty also had its positive side during its reign, which cannot be generalized.
Genghis Khan, who was only a member of the Jin family, established the Great Mongolia and swept across Eurasia with his iron horses. But some in the comment section questioned that the Mongolia conquest was a barbaric invasion. We should look at history with an objective attitude, and the conquest of Genghis Khan facilitated exchanges between the East and the West to a certain extent.
Xiao Daocheng of the Xiao family established the Southern Qi Dynasty and left his mark in the troubled times of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. But some people in the comment area know very little about the Southern Qi Dynasty, and even confuse it with other dynasties, which can only show that their understanding of history is too shallow.
Gao Yang of the Gao family established the Northern Qi Dynasty, although the Northern Qi was short-lived, but it also had its own uniqueness. However, some people in the comment section regard the emperors of the Northern Qi Dynasty as unscrupulous, and this generalization is inaccurate, and each dynasty has its own complexities.
Yuwen Jue of the Yuwen family established the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and the Northern Zhou Dynasty also had an important position in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. But some people in the comment area are indifferent to this period of history and only focus on those popular dynasties, which is a kind of neglect of history.
Cao Pi of the Cao family established Cao Wei, ending the rule of the Han Dynasty. Some people argue in the comment area about who made a greater contribution to Cao Cao or Cao Pi, but in fact, Cao Cao laid the foundation for the establishment of Cao Wei, and Cao Pi officially became the emperor, and both of them contributed a lot.
After the establishment of the Shi family's Shile, Zhao, although he was from an ethnic minority, he also had extraordinary talents. There are people in the comment section who are biased against the regime established by ethnic minorities, and this prejudice should not be, and history should be inclusive and pluralistic.
Yao Chang of the Yao family established the Later Qin Dynasty and survived in the troubled times. But there is almost zero knowledge of Later Qin in the comment section, which reflects the lack of attention paid to some relatively small regimes.
Fu Jian of the Fu family established the former Qin, and the former Qin was also once powerful. However, some people in the comment section confuse the former Qin with other Qin dynasties, which shows the obscurity of historical details.
The Lü Guang of the Lü family established Houliang, a regime that was easily overlooked. The cold reception in the comment section also shows that its influence in history is relatively small.
The Tuoba family established the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the reform of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty promoted national integration. However, the understanding of the Northern Wei Dynasty in the comment area is often limited to the interpretation of film and television dramas, and there is a lack of in-depth research.
Murong Hao of the Murong family established Qianyan, and the Murong family was also famous at that time. However, the more detailed knowledge of the Murong family in the comment area stays in the fictional plot of martial arts novels, rather than real history.
Yelu Abaoji of the Yelu family established the Liao Dynasty, and the Liao Dynasty confronted the Song Dynasty, forming a unique historical pattern. Some people in the comment area are dismissive of the culture and system of the Liao Dynasty, which is disrespectful to multiculturalism.
The Wanyan family established the Jin Dynasty, and the Jin Dynasty also had an important position in history. However, the understanding of the Jin Dynasty in the comment area is often too one-sided, and only sees its war with the Song Dynasty and ignores other aspects.
However, the netizens in the comment area also expressed their opinions and had wonderful views.
Some netizens shouted: "If the Liu family ranks second, and no surname dares to rank first, do you know why it is called Han, Han, Chinese?" This is all the merit of the surname Liu in establishing the Han Dynasty. There is a truth to this. The Han Dynasty established by Liu Bang did have an extremely far-reaching impact on Chinese history. “
Those who commit me as a strong man will be punished even if they are far away! This deafening remark highlights the majesty of the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty not only had remarkable achievements in politics, economy and culture, but also established a strong national image in foreign exchanges.
The name of the Han nationality originated from this dynasty. But we can't simply rank a surname's place in history based on the influence of the dynasty it established. The founding emperors represented by each surname have played an important role in a specific historical period and have made indelible contributions to the development of the Chinese nation.
Look at this person who said, "Only the surname Zhang is the most proud: Zhang Yudi in the sky, Zhang Daokui in the underground." There is Zhang Liang in the text, Zhang Fei in the martial arts, and the surname Zhang cannot be called free in front of people. The views of netizens are quite biased.
It is true that the Jade Emperor has a respected position in myths and legends, Zhang Liang gave advice to Liu Bang, and his contribution was indispensable. But it is an exaggeration to assert that the surname Zhang is the proudest, and he is not exempt from the noble in front of people.
The pride of a surname should not only depend on individual mythological figures or historical figures, but should also consider its overall contribution to the course of history. As the ancients said: "If you don't accumulate steps, you can't reach thousands of miles." "The development of each surname is the result of the efforts and accumulation of countless ancestors, and it is difficult for a single individual or legend to fully represent the full glory of a surname.
Some netizens mentioned: "Our ancestors of the Zhou family established the Zhou Dynasty, the longest dynasty in China!" But our ancestors were called Ji Chang Ji Fa. This is a good statement, the Zhou Dynasty enjoyed the country for more than 800 years, and it is indeed one of the longest reigning dynasties in Chinese history.
Ji Chang and Ji Fa father and son worked hard to overthrow the Shang Dynasty and create the foundation of the Zhou Dynasty. However, it should be noted that the evolution and differentiation of surnames is a complex process as the times change. Although the founder of the Zhou Dynasty was surnamed Ji, there were many origins and inheritances of those who took Zhou as their surname in later generations. When we trace the history of surnames, we should look at it comprehensively and objectively, and we should not simply generalize.
There are even netizens surnamed Cai who voiced: "Is there no one on my Cai family's ancestors?" Do you know King Zhou Wen? The ancestor of the Cai family of the old Cai family is the fifth son of King Wen of Zhou, the fief Cai Guo, so he took the country as his surname, and was the ancestor of the Cai surname. "The ancestor of the surname Cai originated from the son of King Wen of Zhou, which is indeed one of the important origins of the surname Cai.
However, in the long river of history, each surname has its own unique development trajectory and glorious moments, and just because the surnames of these 20 founding emperors are not listed, we should not feel that there is no one in the ancestors. "There are talented people from generation to generation, and they have led the way for hundreds of years." Each surname has produced many outstanding people who have graced the family.
History is a mirror that reflects the glory and vicissitudes of the past. When we discuss the historical glory of these surnames, we should examine them with reverence and in an objective and impartial manner. There should be no preference for one over the other because of one's emotional preferences, nor should one exaggerate or belittle the merits of a surname. As Tang Taizong Li Shimin said: "With copper as a mirror, you can be dressed properly; With history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall; With people as a mirror, you can see the gains and losses. ”
In this discussion about surnames and history, we saw the netizens' cherishing of family glory and love for history. But it should also be understood that the wheels of history are rolling forward, and each surname is constantly writing new chapters. Let us remember the past, cherish the present, and create a better future together!
"Count the romantic figures, but also look at the present." I believe that on the stage of the new era, no matter what surname or name, you can bloom your own brilliance and contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!
I hope that in the days to come, you can study history more deeply, not be misled by one-sided views, and truly appreciate the charm of history!
Conclusion: When combing through the founding emperors born with these 20 surnames, we can deeply feel the grandeur and complexity of history. The families behind these surnames have left a strong mark on the stage of history with their wisdom, courage and scheming.
However, the judgment of history is not single, and the merits and demerits are left for future generations to comment. I hope that all netizens will actively leave messages, share your unique insights, and discuss this turbulent history together, so as to provide more thinking and inspiration for us to understand the past and grasp the present.
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