In the long river of history, some events are like a gust of wind, rolling up not only dust, but also deep thinking about human nature and power, Li Hongzhang's "Suzhou Killing" is such a scene, mentioning this incident, we may first think of those cruel scenes, the complexity of the conspiracy and human nature behind it, it is just more worthy of our in-depth discussion, here, we will step into the core of this historical turmoil, to trace how Li Hongzhang step by step to the abyss of killing, and what kind of social focus is revealed in this tragedy
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A feast in Suzhou City, on the surface seems to be infinitely beautiful, but in fact it is a killing game on the chessboard, the guests are full, full of laughter, but the fight has been hidden in the silver cup, this scene is like the interpretation of ancient tragedy, which reminds me of one thing: look at this game, it has long been doomed, perhaps, we might as well analyze this incident from this perspective, which is not only a game of power, but also a review of human nature
About Li Hongzhang, many people may only know him as an important minister of the Qing Dynasty, but his life is full of drama, when the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom movement changes, he does not know whether it is the destiny of heaven, or his own ambition, but finally embarked on this gray road, he is both like a general and like a minister, in the process of fighting wits and courage for his own interests and the survival of the Qing Dynasty, it is inevitable that there will be hesitation and conflict
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The prevalence of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom echoes the people's sense of disillusionment with the Qing Dynasty, like the turbulent waves of an era, the Qing Dynasty at this time is like a crumbling giant ship, and Li Hongzhang's every move is like a blade cutting through the water, risky and exciting
What is the reason for all this? First of all, it has to be mentioned that the decay and incompetence of the Qing Dynasty are the root cause of its decline, and in the face of internal and external troubles, the mobilized forces are extremely weak
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He seems to understand the fragility of the human heart, and when he thinks of this, he can't help but think: What kind of mentality made him choose to set up such a Hongmen banquet? To survive, to preservation, or to conquer? Li Hongzhang's complex heart makes us can't help but start to examine the bottom line of human nature, how did he himself get mired in the quagmire of power, but pushed his loyal servants into the abyss of no return?
Next, let's focus on this banquet, Li Hongzhang's feast for the generals of the Taiping Army is actually a murder, during which the free and easy wine glasses collide with each other, and the laughter and laughter can't hide the breath of death that is pouring like a tide, everything seems normal, but in fact it is an undercurrent, just between eating and drinking, is the Gobi Desert-like loneliness and anxiety in Li Hongzhang's heart intertwined into a thick shadow in the continuous interval?
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This banquet was supposed to be a ceremony of surrender, but its ending was so painful, the reason for this was that the submission of the generals of the Taiping Army made Li Hongzhang feel uneasy, just as the vultures coveted the ripe fruit, and the doubts in Li Hongzhang's heart lingered like a beast, how could he believe that a group of opponents who had fought head-on with him could return to him unharmed? The people's hearts are unpredictable, and the surrender of the Taiping Army may not be a real victory for Li Hongzhang
Time is handled as delicately as a gossamer, Li Hongzhang feels more and more the ruthlessness of the glue-like power game, the contradictions are always entangled between white and black, at that moment, his heart erupted with nowhere to vent anger and despair, he knows that the Taiping army under his own hands has always been the sword of Damocles hanging above his head
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Therefore, that banquet became a tragedy in history, Li Hongzhang's decision seemed to be pushed away, killing and surrendering for him, not only to get rid of the immediate threat, but also for the complete self-preservation and the beauty of his harem, on this cold road, every knife down, like a knife cutting meat, the bright red blood is a brand that he cannot erase, he tried his best in his own way, and tried his best to keep this country, but he didn't want to cast an irreversible scar for himself
This Suzhou killing incident is not only a tragedy in the history of the Qing Dynasty, but also a warning to the Chinese people, a fable, telling the irreconcilable contradiction between power and human nature. How many people have been displaced and left in the dust?
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Then, the echoes of this history lingered and lingered, although Li Hongzhang gained power for a short time, what did he lose in the process? In the shadow of slaughter, impregnated with countless human catastrophes, history often gives people enlightenment, calling us to pay attention to the truth behind these and the deep thinking about human nature
Now, in the fettling time, those former weakness and kindness and the greed of power are intertwined, becoming a footnote to history, history tells us not only numbers and years, but also behind the scenes of life and death, is the longing and helplessness of human nature
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In the torrent of time, how to reflect on our own position, how to understand the bond between us and history, is a question that we should not forget, every history is a mirror, reflecting the common destiny and future of mankind, the world is still changing, and we may be able to re-examine the flow of power and the brilliance of human nature through this history
"Suzhou Killing" is not only a historical event, but also a question of self-belonging, we can not simply label it as "right and wrong", but should find a deeper meaning behind it, perhaps, just like the blooming flowers, although there are traces of transplantation, but also in each season of reincarnation to show the tenacity and hope of life
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Looking back on this history, it is not impossible to make people think deeply, the choice of Li Hongzhang and the generals, like a carefully woven network, after all, it is difficult to escape the curve of fate, we feel the ruthlessness and cruelty of history, we should cherish the present, trust each other, maybe it is the hope of the future, let us remember it, those who have been on the edge of the regime and human nature, and finally turned into the dust of history