Most of the time the emperor's father is the previous emperor, even if he is not the previous emperor, he must be a member of the clan. But sometimes there are exceptions, such as the fathers of some founding emperors, who are the emperors who created feudal dynasties. Some of the reasons here are because some of the founding emperors were the clan of the previous dynasty. For example, Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu, was the clan of the Western Han Dynasty. Compared with Liu Xiu, Qin Shi Huang was a little more complicated. The first emperor who coined the word emperor was already a king before he called him emperor.
His father was not an emperor, but his identity was probably not comparable to that of the father of the founding emperor. He was King Zhuangxiang of Qin. Apart from these two categories, the fathers of the rest of the founding emperors were either civilians or generals and nobles, but the foundation of founding a country was more difficult. They were basically in their 30s, 40s and 50s before they were proclaimed emperors. In ancient times, because of medical technology, they were not very long-lived, so most of the fathers of the founding emperors died before they were proclaimed emperors.
There is only one exception, and this exception also creates an embarrassing situation, the father is a civilian. The son is the emperor, the emperor is the lord of the world, and everyone must kneel to meet him. But the father worshiping the son, this is not against moral ethics, but fortunately later came up with a solution. The commoner father and the emperor's son mentioned here are Liu Bang and his father Liu Taigong. Liu Bang was the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty.
Although it is said that there were more than 400 emperors in Chinese history, Liu Bang is a household name among these emperors. "Historical Records" records that Liu Bang was the head of Sishui Pavilion in Pei County in the Qin Dynasty when he first released the prisoner. It was also because he was lucky enough that Qin Shi Huang died in the sand dunes not long after, the six kingdoms remnants became active, and the farmers couldn't bear it anymore.
Following the uprising of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, there were uprisings all over the world, and Liu Bang saw a great opportunity. Gathering three thousand disciples to respond, they captured Pei City and called themselves Duke Pei. Many people say that Liu Bang himself is not very talented. In fact, he is neither military nor strategic, nor political. But what he possesses is something that Xiang Yu can't compare to, and that is the imperial power technique. With the imperial power technique, Han Xin, Zhang Liang and Xiao He can use it for him. If these capable people are all used by one person, why can't he unify the world, and Liu Bang has a lenient personality and understands how to win people's hearts.
The one who wins the hearts and minds of the people wins the world. Xiang Yu slaughtered himself by the Wujiang River, and Liu Bang became the final victor. On February 28, 202 B.C., Liu Bang held a grand ceremony in Zhiyang of Sishui, Dingtao, Shandong (now north of Caoxian County, Shandong), for Emperor Gao of Han. Liu Bang was 54 years old when he ascended the throne, but it did not prevent Liu Taigong from being in good health and living healthy. Liu Bang had a good relationship with his father and lived together, and went to see him every five days.
originally came according to the usual etiquette between fathers and sons. Taigong thought it was nothing and got used to it. However, Taigong's official found it inappropriate, and the "Historical Records" records that the official persuaded him to say: There are no two days, and there are no two kings in the land. Today, although Gaozu is a son, he is also a master; although Taigong is a father, he is also a subject. Why is it that the Lord worships people and ministers! If so, the prestige will not work. As soon as Liu Taigong heard it was reasonable, he would go out in advance to welcome Liu Bang next time.
Liu Bang was taken aback by not giving Liu Bang a chance to salute, and he had to pay his respects himself. Liu Taigong said: The emperor is the master of the people, and I cannot destroy the etiquette of the country because of me alone. As soon as Liu Bang heard it, he asked his ministers to make an idea whether he could meet his father in a logical way. Soon the minister came up with a solution, and it was Qin Shihuang who came up with it. When he founded the emperor, he even gave his father Qin Zhuangxiang the title of Taishanghuang.
is not suitable for Liu Taigong now, so Liu Bang issued an edict to respect his father Taigong as the emperor. In this way, neither the emperor's dignity nor filial piety will be disrespected. Liu Bang is quite filial. Liu Taigong was a farmer before, and he was accompanied by his neighbors every day when he lived in his hometown. When he arrived at the palace, he didn't have any neighbors, so he was depressed all day. When Liu Bang learned about it, he built a new city for his father near the palace.
We will invite some friends and neighbors of Fengxian County to live there. This Xinfeng City is designed according to the hometown, and the neighbors, young and old, as well as chickens and dogs who have moved in, can recognize their respective residences. It is probably his son's filial piety, Liu Taigong's health is still very good, and he has lived to the age of 85. Emperor Han Gao died in July in the tenth year (197 BC). It is worth mentioning that his son Liu Bang only lived 2 years longer than his father. Liu Bang was 62 or 53 years old all the year round.
Reference: "Historical Records"
