Chapter 17
In Chinese history, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty was nothing more than a tyrant, directly compared to Xia Wei, Shang Xuan, Qin II and others, the world of the great Sui Empire was lost in his hands, he was so happy, three expeditions to Goryeo, all returned; The Grand Canal was opened, but it was for the pleasure of the southern tour and so on.
This is nothing more than the so-called "official history", but Wei Zheng, the compiler of the Book of Sui, was the spokesman of the Sui and Tang dynasties, and as the victor of the change of dynasty, the Li Tang Dynasty was bound to take the fall of the Sui Dynasty as a lesson and comprehensively highlight the cultural and martial arts of the new dynasty, which inevitably exaggerated Yang Guang's tyrannical and political evil deeds and erased his achievements. Emperor Wen of Sui had a total of five sons, and the eldest son Yang Yong was extremely favored by Emperor Wen and was made the crown prince, but his arrogance and lasciviousness were eventually deposed. The second son, Yang Guang, is hardworking, intelligent, and intelligent. After the destruction of the Chen Dynasty, Yang Guang was fully responsible for the government and military affairs in the southeast.
At that time, Jiangnan and the north still did not interact with each other, and Yang Guang adopted various measures and cultural strategies to promote exchanges between the north and the south and stabilize people's hearts.
This is not what a tyrant did. The death of Emperor Wen of Sui, the descendants also deducted Yang Guang's head - "killing his father and standing on his own".
In fact, Yang Guang had no need for this at that time, in his later years, Emperor Wen of Sui had already deposed Yang Yong and re-established Yang Guang, and the world of the Great Sui was Yang Guang sooner or later, so why rush that moment?
The most despicable thing for future generations is Emperor Yang of Sui's **. And Yang Guang's three sons were all born to him and his wife Empress Xiao, can it be said that he is infertile with other women? Or is it deliberate contraception? At least this shows that he was not as promiscuous as the history books suggest. And the merit of Emperor Yang of Sui is first of all the Grand Canal.
Not to mention the original intention of construction, just look at its function for more than 1,000 years, we know that this is definitely a great achievement. The expedition to Goryeo seems to be a great success, but from another point of view, Emperor Yang of Sui, who mixed the blood of Hu and Han, did not want to fulfill his father's wish, not only to break the military alliance of the Goryeo Turks and consolidate the northern frontier, but also to keep up with the previous Han Dynasty, expand the territory, and promote the prestige of China?
The fall of the Sui Dynasty was ostensibly due to the war waged by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty and his own immorality, but the underlying reason for this was that he implemented overly radical political reforms, such as the abolition of hereditary titles and the use of people exceptionally. These all attracted the resistance and opposition of the original Northern Zhou nobles, and these forces gradually gathered, coupled with the unresolved border troubles, internal and external troubles became the fundamental reason for the fall of the Sui Dynasty.
Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty (569-618) was both civil and military, talented, and had outstanding military achievements. Yang Guang reigned for 14 years (604-618) to "unify the country", "build canals", "tour Zhangye in the west", "visit Jiangdu three times", and "drive Liaodong three times" can summarize his life's actions.
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty's exploits: 1. Personally commanded the completion of the reunification of the motherland (unification of the country) In 589 AD, Yang Guang, who was only 20 years old, was worshiped as the generalissimo of the Sui Dynasty's soldiers and horses, and led an army of 510,000 to the south to launch an attack on the rich and powerful Chen Dynasty and complete the unification.
At that time, people believed that "the Yangtze River moat, in ancient times, thought that the separation was limited to the north and south", and Fu Jian's million army did not break through the Yangtze River moat. This is a very difficult task. But the Sui army, under the command of Yang Guang, was disciplined, brave and good at fighting, and broke through the Yangtze River moat in one fell swoop. Everywhere you go, you are invincible. For the common people, "there is no crime in the autumn", and "nothing is taken" from the assets of the Chen Dynasty's treasury. It has won wide praise from the people. "The world is known as a virtuous person".
Yang Guang completed the great cause of China's reunification and put an end to the situation of China's division for more than 100 years. It also ended the era of war and chaos in China for three or four hundred years.
Since then, China has entered an era of peace and prosperity. This is more remarkable than Li Shimin's command of troops to quell the peasant uprisings and small warlords of all stripes.
Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty made great contributions!! 2. Ordered the completion of the construction of the Grand Canal (repairing the canal) Emperor Yang of Sui ordered the excavation and construction of the north-south "Grand Canal" to connect the Qiantang River, the Yangtze River, the Huai River, the Yellow River and the Haihe River. Such a huge project is conducive to thousands of generations. The Grand Canal is far more important to China than the Great Wall is to China.
The Grand Canal connects the Yellow River basin and the Yangtze River basin, connecting two civilizations. The Yellow River Basin and the Yangtze River Basin have gradually become one. The construction of the Grand Canal is a move to unite China. It satisfies the urgent need to connect the Yangtze River Valley, which has become the economic center of the country, with the north, which is still the center of politics.
The construction of the "Canal" has made China's water transportation smooth and developed, and has laid a solid foundation for China's prosperity and strength in future generations.
Since the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Grand Canal has ceased to be the main artery of the national economy. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty brought great benefits to future generations of China.
His exploits to China are immortal and difficult to match, but the price paid for it is too great. Labor and people hurt money to destroy the country.
No one will be pleased with such a huge project, and whoever builds it will hurt the national body. Who would dare to build such a huge project? Who else would dare to make such a big move? Probably only the first emperor of the ages, Qin Shi Huang, who was equally powerful.
3. Personally open up the territory and unblock the Silk Road (Western Tour of Zhangye) In 605 AD (the first year of the Great Cause), the Sui general Wei Yunqi led the Turkic troops to defeat the Khitan, and Wei Yunqi threatened to go to Liucheng (now Chaoyangnan, Liaoning) to trade with Goryeo, and led the army into its territory, but the Khitans were unguarded.
Wei Yunqi led the army to 50 miles away from the Khitan camp, suddenly launched an attack, defeated the Khitan army, and captured more than 40,000 men and women. The Sui Dynasty prevented and delayed the rise of the Khitan to become powerful. In 608 (the fourth year of the Great Cause), Emperor Yang of Sui sent an army to destroy Tuyuhun.
It has opened up thousands of miles of territory, ranging from the east bank of Qinghai Lake in the east, to the Tarim Basin in the west, from the Kuruktag Mountains in the north to the Kunlun Mountains in the south, and implements the county system management. It was brought under Chinese rule. This is a place where no official administrative district has ever been established in any previous dynasty.
In 609 A.D. (the fifth year of the Great Cause), Emperor Yang of Sui led a large army from Chang'an, Kyoto (now Xi'an) to Longxi, Gansu, westward to Qinghai across the Qilian Mountains, through the Great Dou Bagu to the north, to reach Zhangye County in the Hexi Corridor.
This trip is by no means for personal fun. Because of the desert border passes in the west since ancient times, the natural conditions and environment are harsh, Emperor Yang of Sui has also been hit by a snowstorm. The canyon is more than 3,000 meters above sea level, and the temperature is below zero all year round. Most of the soldiers froze to death, and most of the accompanying officers were separated. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was also unbearable and suffered on the road.
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty toured the west for half a year, and traveled as far as Qinghai and the Hexi Corridor. Its meaning is heavy dà. In the feudal era, the Chinese emperor arrived so far to the northwest that only Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was alone. During the course of Emperor Yang of Sui's western tour, the four counties of Xihai, Heyuan, Shanshan, and Momo were placed, which further contributed to the great northwest of Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang becoming an inseparable part of China.
After Emperor Yang of Sui arrived in Zhangye, the monarchs of the 27 Western Regions and Shi Chen came to meet and express their submission.
Merchants from all over the world also gathered in Zhangye to trade. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty personally opened up the Silk Road, which is a merit that can only be achieved by famous kings through the ages. In order to show off the prosperity of China, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty held a World Exposition on the ancient Silk Road. This is a world first.
& The autumn wind rises, and you travel thousands of miles. Thousands of miles to go, across the desert to build the Great Wall. How can it be the wisdom of the boy, the camp of the first saint. Shuzi Wanshi policy, peace this billions of life.
Dare to worry about Jiao Si and sit back in Beijing. Beihe sees the martial arts festival, and thousands of miles are rolling. Mountains and rivers haunt each other, and the wilderness is poor and overlooked. Hit the gold to stop the march, beat the drum and raise the soldiers. Thousands of flags move, drinking horses and the Great Wall Caves. Autumn dusk is filled with clouds, and the fog is dark and the mountains and moons are closed.
The edge of the Yan post was immediately, and the beacon fire was sent out in the air. By asking the Marquis of the Great Wall, he entered the court. The turbidity is quiet in the Tianshan Mountains, and the morning light is high. The release of the army is still reviving the brigade, and there will be a lot of waste. Drink to the proclamation, and return to the front of the Qing Temple. "This is Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty's "Drinking Horses and Great Wall Caves" made during this western tour, which has become a famous article through the ages." The gas is strong, and it has the style of Wei Wu. ”
Later generations of literati spoke highly of his poems. "Mix the north and the south, the talent of the emperor, and the real high." , "Sui Yang is stunned, and the wind and bones are condensed. Sui Yang came out of Huadesu, such as the red bushes, and cleared the standard. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty washed away the decadent wind and tried to be a specimen.
The ancient road has been restored here. Another poem written by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night" "The twilight river is flat and does not move, and the spring flowers are full of blooming." The waves will go away from the moon, and the tide will bring the stars. ", enough to show his literary brilliance. can be elegant and righteous, better than Chen Houzhu. ”
, "Sui Yang's poems and essays are far away from Pan and Lu, and they wash away the floating words. However, the record and study of words are still close to the body of the south. "The poems of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty occupy an important place in the history of Chinese literature and poetry. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty toured the west to open up the territory, stabilize the western frontier, show great military might, shock all countries, carry out trade, promote the prestige of our country, and unblock the Silk Road.
It is the work of a generation of accomplished kings. In addition to expanding the territory to the northwest, the Sui Dynasty army also carried out a series of wars to expand the territory to the southeast, and the victory of these wars expanded the territory of the southeast of the Great Sui Dynasty to Annam, Champa (present-day Vietnam), and Taiwan in Indochina. In addition, the Sui Dynasty also split the powerful Turks into two divisions, ** and Western Turks, and won the battle with **.
This also laid a solid foundation for Tang Taizong to achieve a series of victories in the future. According to some modern people's view of the territory of the Tang Dynasty, the territory of the Sui Dynasty was actually larger than that of the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty took a four-story dragon boat and went south from the capital to the south of the Yangtze River.
Its significance is huge, Jiangnan has been divided in China for hundreds of years, an emperor of the Central Plains went to Jiangnan, a dynasty that has just brought Jiangnan under his rule, in order to show the rule and importance of Jiangnan to parade around?
&Traveling to Jiangdu" is a wise move to unite China. It is better than some famous gentlemen spending a lot of money to climb Mount Tai to celebrate their great deeds. Countless people on both sides of the "Grand Canal" can watch the magnificent scene with their own eyes, and people will naturally rejoice when they see the prestige of China's country. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty did not just make fun of himself, but enjoyed with the people.
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty fully demonstrated the national prestige and condensed China. In 611 (the seventh year of the Great Cause), Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty mobilized the active and reserve soldiers of the whole country to gather in Zhuo County (in the southwest of present-day Beijing) in the first month of the following year on the grounds that "Goryeo was originally the land of the Jizi (uncle of the king of Shang), and now he does not obey the courtesy".
Since then, people from all over the country have gathered in an organized or spontaneous manner to the Youyan area, on the hill of the post road, and the armored samurai are everywhere. It can be seen that this expedition to Goryeo won the support of the people.
He himself is also deeply supported by the people. Unfortunately, the expedition was unsuccessful for various reasons. In 613 (the ninth year of the Great Cause), Emperor Yang of Sui was unwilling to accept the failure of his first expedition to Goryeo.
Starting from Luoyang, he once again drove to Goryeo. The Sui army was strong, well-planned and well-prepared. However, due to the fire in the backyard, Yang Xuangan raised troops against the Sui and threatened the hinterland of the Sui Dynasty, and Emperor Yang was forced to withdraw his troops, leading to the failure of the second attack on Goryeo.
In 614 AD (the tenth year of the Great Cause), Emperor Yang of Sui ignored the domestic crisis and once again conquered Goryeo. A large number of soldiers have fled along the way. However, this time the Sui army was victorious, and the king of Goryeo, Gao Yuan, was greatly frightened and sent an envoy to surrender. Emperor Yang saw that the peasant uprising in China was raging, and he had no intention of fighting again. The class teacher returned to the court. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty failed because he used the people too much, was eager for quick success, and wanted to establish a great cause too much.
The three Liaodong not only consumed a large number of their own main army, but also brought a heavy burden to the people. The main thing is that military service is too heavy. The construction of the Grand Canal itself has hurt the people and damaged the national body. A series of wars to expand the territory also consumed a lot of manpower and material resources. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, due to his overconfidence and underestimation of the enemy, led to the defeat of the first expedition to Goryeo and fell into the quagmire of war.
This led to a mutiny among disgruntled soldiers. The people also revolted one after another to escape the heavy burden, laying the groundwork for the fall of the Great Sui Dynasty. But the Great Sui was capable of quelling uprisings and rebellions, as can be seen from the fact that the army of his subordinate Li Yuan later quelled the rebellion. It is a pity that Emperor Yang of Sui died in a palace coup d'état and died in the restoration of the Xianbei tribe.
In 618, Emperor Yang of Sui died at the hands of the Yuwen family, and his father, Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, seized the throne from the Yuwen family, the royal family of the Xianbei tribe, and the nobles of the Xianbei tribe took advantage of the chaos to snatch it back from Yang Guang.
The first generation of Emperor Yang Guang was assassinated, and Emperor Yang of Sui did not die at the hands of the peasant rebels. After Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was killed, the world was really in turmoil, and the peasants revolted and defeated the princes from all walks of life, and finally established the Tang Dynasty. Later, Li Yuan's second son, Li Shimin, successfully usurped the throne.
It can be said that Sui laid a solid foundation for the development and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Yang of Sui made a wedding dress for Tang Taizong. Now Taizong of the Tang Dynasty has become a famous monarch of the ages, but Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty has become a tyrant of all evils. Why?
Because the history of the Tang Dynasty is the history written by the Tang Dynasty, and the history of the Sui Dynasty is also the history written by the Tang Dynasty, whenever you read this history, you will think of the mighty battle of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty to conquer Goguryeo, and would rather be a tyrant than a faint king.
Before the Sui Dynasty, China had been divided and warped for 400 years through the Three Kingdoms, the Two Jin Dynasties, and the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Although Yang Guang was extremely ambitious, he was in a hurry, which caused the people's livelihood to be exhausted, and the Sui Dynasty died second.
In fact, the rule of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty was also based on Yang Guang. It is a pity that Emperor Yang of Sui died in a palace coup d'état and died in the restoration of the Xianbei tribe. In 618, Emperor Yang of Sui died at the hands of the Yuwen family, and his father, Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, seized the throne from the Yuwen family, the royal family of the Xianbei tribe, and the nobles of the Xianbei tribe took advantage of the chaos to snatch it back from Yang Guang.
Yu Wenhua is not a Xianbei nobleman, he was originally called "Breaking the Wild Touhua", and he was a Huns. The ancestor was a slave to the Xianbei Yuwen family, so he changed his surname to "Yuwen". The fight against Liaodong was deliberate, and the soldiers under him were all government soldiers. A private soldier belonging to the Guanlong Xianbei group.
These soldiers cannot be dismantled, they can only be eliminated through the guò war, if the government soldiers are finished and Goguryeo is pacified, Yang Guang may implement the conscription system, and he will only listen to him, killing three birds with one stone. Later, the more he beat Guan Long Xianbei, the more he felt that something was wrong, and when he came back to his senses, Yang Xuangan was the first, and Li Yuan was the final winner. Otherwise, the Great Sui Heavenly Army would not be able to defeat Goguryeo. Of course, the heavy burden on the people is to be criticized.
There is no distinction between bad and foreign, and how can good and evil be distinguished? Don't slack off in doing good, do everything you can to get rid of evil#! Surely you will repay - beat the water dogs! #~ Survival of the fittest is good, the weak eat the evil # Equality and free competition is good, **Dictatorship struggle evil # Collusion and pollution, reverse elimination - the crime is unforgivable#! ~The market economy is good, the planned economy is bad#, the legal system is the foundation, fairness, justice and openness - indispensable! ~ (Zhumen wine and meat are fragrant - but, how can there be frozen bones on the road>
God created the laws and rules, and the laws and rules formed the people and the world...... (Genetic) mutation makes evolution and degradation coexist at the same time, freedom and equality, natural selection, equal fraternity ~ respect for the existence of every life, development - power and rights; But - not every life, every person is worthy of others - respect, respect and learning! ~