武则天为何一定要灭掉薛丁山一族？真相被揭开，皆是权谋的博弈
Why did Wu Zetian have to destroy Xue Dingshan's family? The truth was revealed, it was all a game of power
Preface:
In the long river of history, every dynasty has its ups and downs.
Who could have thought that a dynasty in its heyday would be destroyed by a drunken teenager's impulse?
Who could have predicted that in the feudal era of male superiority and female inferiority, an ambitious woman would,
for the temptation of power, slaughter loyal people and step on the bones to ascend the throne?
Let us take a glimpse of the prosperity and fall of the Tang Empire through the tragedy of the Xue family,
and see the brilliance and darkness of human nature in that magnificent history!
How can there be love between children in family and country?
In the thirteenth year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, a loud cry in Chang'an City broke the tranquility of the night, and a baby boy was born.
This baby, destined to be extraordinary, was Xue Rengui, the "King of Ping Liao" who would become famous in the future.
Since childhood, Xue Rengui has shown extraordinary talent. He is physically strong, brave and good at fighting, and his riding and shooting skills are superb.
When he grew up, Xue Rengui repeatedly made military exploits, was invincible, and frightened the enemy, becoming the Dinghai Shenzhen of the Tang Dynasty.
"In ancient times, no one could match you."
This praise from Emperor Gaozong of Tang expressed his sincere appreciation for Xue Rengui.
From then on, Xue Rengui became famous all over the world, and he was invincible.
He wanted to retire and return to the fields, enjoy the happiness of family life with his grandchildren, but he was recalled by the emperor to fight for the country.
The ancients said, "A general is a father and a son, and a general is not subject to the orders of the king when he is away."
In the face of the righteousness of the family and the country, how could Xue Rengui only care about his children's personal feelings?
He resolutely put on his armor and went to the battlefield, leaving his personal feelings behind, just to protect this land he loved deeply.
Life's fate, love between children and their families is always hindered by the country
Xue Rengui's son Xue Dingshan is also a fierce general.
He and his wife Fan Lihua are of one mind, hand in hand, fighting bloody battles on the battlefield, and making achievements.
Fate makes people, the father and son are separated for a long time, and it is rare to reunite once in a few years.
Xue Rengui resists foreign enemies in the northern border, working day and night; Xue Dingshan guards the southern border and guards the border.
In this way, the years are like shuttles, and the time is like an arrow. In a flash, decades have passed.
The Xue family has become a famous general family in the Tang Dynasty, and its reputation is far-reaching.
In those years, Xue Dingshan charged on the battlefield, went through life and death, and almost forgot that he was still a husband and a father.
It seems that his life is only about swords and iron horses.
When the war subsided, he became successful and returned home, and suddenly found that his son Xue Gang had grown up and became a handsome young man.
Later, Xue Rengui was named "King of Ping Liao" and Xue Dingshan was also named "King of Liao". Two kings in one mansion, extremely honored and glorious.
Behind the prosperity, how many regrets and debts are there?
Young man with high spirits, drunken on the knees of beauties
Xue Gang was born in a general family. He had been living a life of luxury since he was a child.
He hung out with a group of military generals' children, eating, drinking and having fun.
Xue Dingshan was away from home for many years, and he was inevitably negligent in disciplining his son.
Even if he occasionally returned home, he was very fond of his son and rarely strict.
Over time, Xue Gang became more and more unruly and made the Xue family worry a lot.
One year, the Xue family told Xue Gang about a marriage, thinking that this prodigal son would settle down.
Who knew that when Xue Gang heard about this, he not only did not appreciate it, but instead plunged into a brothel, slept drunk in the land of tenderness, and was carried back by everyone.
The next day, Xue Gang rubbed his hangover head and swore nonchalantly in the sound of his father's scolding: "I, Xue Gang, will never drink again, otherwise you will kill my whole family!" Who could have thought that this light-hearted joke would come true in the future and fulfill this terrible curse.
Fate is so tricky. An inadvertent joke has become a foreshadowing of tragedy in the future.
Lantern Festival, shocking disaster
Time flies, and it is another Lantern Festival in a blink of an eye.
Chang'an City is decorated with lights and brightly lit, and the festive atmosphere is everywhere.
Xue Gang was confined to his home by his father Xue Dingshan because of his absurd behavior a few days ago. He had been holding back a lot of anger in his heart.
As the sky darkened and the noise on the street became more and more lively, Xue Gang could no longer hold back.
He secretly changed into casual clothes, climbed over the wall and escaped, mixed into the bustling crowd, and went to have fun.
Xue Gang was a nosy person. When he passed by a quiet alley, he heard a few playboys molesting a common girl, and he was furious. Without saying a word, he punched and kicked the playboys, making them black and blue. Who knew that among them, there was the son of the current prime minister and the prince of the current dynasty. What's worse, the drunk Xue Gang didn't know the severity of the situation, and kicked the prince in the temple, killing him on the spot. This kick not only destroyed a life, but also the wealth and glory of the Xue family, and the peace of the Tang Dynasty. The blood of father and son is thicker than water, and they will never regret it even if they die nine times. The incident soon became a hot topic, and the whole Chang'an City was shaken. Xue Dingshan rushed over after hearing the news. When he saw his son's drunken appearance, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he knew that something was wrong. He quickly asked his confidant to send Xue Gang out of Chang'an and escape.
Xue Dingshan was heartbroken. He knew that the heinous crime of killing the prince would definitely lead to the execution of all nine clans.
But even so, he still resolutely chose to sacrifice his entire family to protect his son.
This farewell was destined to be the last farewell between father and son.
Xue Dingshan looked at his son's back with tears in his eyes, and his heart was full of reluctance and worry.
He knew that from then on, Xue Gang would live a life of displacement and didn't know when he would see the light of day again.
But he had no choice but to hope that his son could survive and continue the bloodline of the Xue family.
This fatherly love was deep and great, and it was moving.
Wu Meiniang's stunning beauty was destroyed by the desire for power
At this time, Queen Wu Zetian was ready to move for the throne.
She was ambitious and had coveted the throne for a long time, just waiting for a suitable opportunity.
When she heard the news of the prince's tragic death, she was furious on the surface, but in fact she was secretly happy.
In this anger, there was a bit of secret joy and calculation.
You know, the Xue family has been loyal to the Tang Dynasty for generations, which is a thorn in her side when she seizes the throne.
This time Xue Gang caused a huge disaster, which was exactly what she wanted, giving her a perfect excuse to get rid of the Xue family.
Wu Zetian was meticulous. She ignored the obstruction of Emperor Gaozong of Tang and ordered the execution of the entire Xue family overnight.
In this way, the illustrious Xue Mansion with two Liao kings was destroyed overnight and turned into the dust of history.
That night, the city of Chang'an was full of blood and crying, and countless innocent lives fell because of the game of power.
Wu Zetian looked at the stars outside the palace, and a sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth.
In her eyes, the imperial power was within reach, and no one or anything could be an obstacle.
This extremely beautiful woman was eventually devoured by the desire for power and became the most controversial female emperor in history.
Prosperous times, dangerous words, and angry curses
A few years later, Wu Zetian got her wish and sat on the throne of the emperor, changing the country's name to Zhou,
creating the only female emperor era in Chinese history.
At this time, Xue Gang, who was living outside, learned the news of the disaster in his family.
Grief-stricken, he took the few remaining confidants and vowed to avenge his family, come back, and fight all the way back to Chang'an City.
When Xue Gang stepped into the Xue Mansion again after a long absence, looking at the newly built tombs,
smelling the bloody smell in the air, he could no longer control his inner grief and indignation, and cried bitterly.
His wife and children were separated, his parents died tragically, all because of his reckless impulse.
Xue Gang knelt in front of the ancestral tablet, crying, his heart full of regret and self-blame.
He vowed to overthrow Wu Zetian's rule, avenge his family, and restore the reputation of the Xue family.
Conclusion:
A prosperous dynasty and a prominent family were destroyed in the desire for power.
Although Wu Zetian's ruthless means helped her achieve her goal, she also bore the eternal infamy.
History is like a fleeting moment, and the world is like a new chess game.
Talented people emerge in every generation, and the tragedy of the Xue family is just a speck of dust in the long river of history.
It reminds us that in the game of power, how much wisdom and mind are needed to not be swallowed by desire and leave a good name for eternity.