Introduction
In the middle of Spring and Autumn, Jin and Chu two countries showed exhaustion after nearly a hundred years of war for hegemony. During the reign of the Marshal Zhao Wu, Jin finally reached a reconciliation with Chu and moved from war to peace. During the seven years of Zhao Wu's reign, the state of Jin was peaceful and peaceful, but under the surface of peace, there were hidden dangers.
But Zhao Wu, who was devoted to his own life, could not change these, and eventually passed away in hard work. A modest gentleman, born in such an era of declining courtesy and happiness, must be said to be a tragedy.
After the catastrophe: the unblackened "Zhao Wu", the grown-up gift
赵武的GrandfatherZhao Dun is the marshal who held great power during the Jin Linggong and Jin Chenggong periods, and his father 赵朔 was a general in the Jin Jinggong period. When Zhao Wu was born, the power of the Zhao family was in full swing. However, with Zhao Shuo's untimely death, a catastrophe is coming.
In 583 BC, Jin Jinggong was a force of the Zhuang family, and Luan Shu, the head of the Qing clan who was the enemy of the Marshal at the time, also took the opportunity. "下宫之难" 落井下石. Then 晋景公 ordered the crusade against the Zhao family and called on the nobles who were oppressed by the Zhao family to rise up and kill the Zhao family. Killed Zhao Tong, Zhao Kuo and their descendants, and confiscated the land and property of the Zhao family.
Thanks to Han Jue’s advice, Jin Jinggongcai ordered the young 赵武 to inherit the family property of the Zhao family. Suffering such a severe blow, the position of the Zhao family in the Jin country fell drastically, and the important task of rejuvenating the Zhao family fell on the "orphan" Zhao Wu.
Han Jue was pulled up by Zhao Wu's grandfather, Zhao Dun, and he was also the great benefactor who allowed Zhao Wu to inherit the family business.
Jin Jinggong's goal of establishing the authority of the monarch and cleaning up the extravagant officials has been achieved, so Zhao Wu was reinstated. In 576 BC, Zhao Wu, who was only fifteen years old, held the ceremony ahead of schedule. After Jing Gong died violently, Li Gong hoped to use Zhao Wu to suppress Qiqing's arrogance. It can be seen that Zhao Wu and Zhao's family, and even the major Qing clans, are only pawns to stabilize the authority and status of the governor of the Jin Kingdom, and to balance domestic luxury officials.
Crown Ceremony, that is, the crowning ceremony is held, marking male adulthood. According to the weekly system, the crown ceremony is held at the age of 20 for men. However, there are many examples of crowning in advance.
At that time, the Qing family of the Jin Dynasty was expanding their own power. Under such circumstances, it is impossible for Zhao Wu to be dragged to the age of twenty to be crowned. If the adult ceremony is not held as early as possible to join the ranks of doctors, the Zhao family may say goodbye to the political arena of Jin forever.
After the crown ceremony, Zhao Wu formally became a doctor. According to the customs of the time, Zhao Wu needed to visit the leaders of the major Qing clan in Jin. The first person Zhao Wu went to meet was Marshal Luan Shu, but Zhao Wu remembered the catastrophe that year. Faced with such a marshal who must be retributed to the canthus, the young Zhao Wu couldn't help feeling a thorn on his back. But when Zhao Wu took power in Jin Kingdom, he did not suppress Luan and kill Luan Shu.
Within a few years, political turmoil occurred in the Jin Kingdom: In 572 BC (the 9th year of Jin Li Gong), Chu Luan Shu, Zhongxing Yan killed Jin Li Gong. In February, welcoming son Zhou Mourning the throne.
In order to restrain Luan Shu’s power, he decided to replant the Zhao family. Jin Mourning Gong can be described as a generation of British lord, implementing the New Deal, promoting a large number of buried talents (Zhao Wu is among them), and reducing the power of the Qing clan. Subduing Zheng State, defeating Chu State, crusade against Qin State, and attacking Qi State, and made great contributions to safeguarding the hegemony of Jin State.
Guan Yun prospered, advancing by leaps and bounds, working hard to "Jindi"
After the long-term test and observation of Jin Mourning, Zhao Wu is mourning. The image of a virtuous minister was already present in his heart, and he did not hide his appreciation for Zhao Wu. Since then, Zhao Wu has been a Qing, and although he was at the end of the Eighth Qing, he has crossed the qualitative change from doctor to Qing.
The "Orphan of Zhao" finally became the military and political leader of Jin, unlike the domineering Fan [gaì], Zhao Wu was a modest and wise minister. Although he was born in the Qing clan, Zhao Wu did not seek personal gain for the Zhao family during his reign. The 46 people he recommended successively became the pillars of the country, and none of them became the servants of the Zhao family. His altruism was selfless and can be called a model through the ages.
In addition, as soon as Zhao Wu took office, he immediately implemented "客大夫制" to actively attract talents from all over the world. "Zuo Zhuan" records:
"Although Chu is talented, Jin is practical"
Zhao Wu's fundamental starting point is to strengthen the monarchy and restrain the development momentum of Liuqing, but inadvertently accelerate the division and destruction of Jin. . After the death of Zhao Wu, the Qings still recruited the wise men, but they had their own scheming plans to keep the men in their homes and enrich their privates, which led to the Qing clan being stronger than the public clan. However, due to character factors, Zhao Wu is good at civilian work and not good at fighting.
Just when he was mourning for the princes of the Union and the alliance, he died suddenly. Mourning the death of the public was the starting point for the complete decline of the Jin Dynasty, and it was difficult for subsequent monarchs to control the powerful Liuqing. This was also a huge turning point in Zhao Wu’s political life. Jin Mourning had a great political ideal, but died young, which dealt a heavy blow to Zhao Wu and Han Qi’s ambition to create a great cause. The harm to Zhao Wu was self-evident. Metaphor.
After Jinping Gong came to power, Zhao Wu has always served the monarch carefully, pays attention to virtue, and is also conscientious in participating in state affairs. He strives to coexist and prosper with the princes. tries his best to maintain the stability of the Central Plains Alliance. The suppression of the Jingchu forces.
In July 548 BC, Zhao Wu urged the princes to sign the "Heavy Hill Alliance" and announced a truce between Jin and Qi, marking the renewal of the Central Plains Alliance headed by Jin. stable. With reference to subsequent international developments, this pledge is extremely significant.
547 BC, in the Qin Jinggong period, under the national policy of peaceful hegemony advocated by Zhao Wu "Qin Jin no matter how good", maintained the peaceful coexistence of the two countries for more than 100 years.
A new international order has been established, but this Central Plains co-prosperity circle has highlighted new problems that need to be solved urgently. Chu State is ready to move, the rising power "Wu State" rises, Lu State flagrantly launches an offensive against Ju State... these unstable factors will destroy the "peace policy" that Zhao Wu has established.
The emperor Laozhi, the wise ministers drive the crane west
Zhao Wu has been diligent and conscientious since he took office. treat. Over the years, Zhao Wu tried his best to maintain the status of the monarch, restrain the domestic princes, and at the same time ran around trying his best to maintain the peace between the princes. All of these consumed Zhao Wu too much energy, making him rapidly aging. He was only about 50 years old, but he looked unusually energetic. Being exhausted, physically and mentally exhausted, is really worrying.
In addition, the absurd pleasure of Duke Jinping, the decay of the office, and the tyrannical ambitions of the family of the doctors made it worse. Zhao Wu felt deep sadness and helplessness. Even if Zhao Wu still handles official duties and presides over government affairs as usual, despite the full assistance of Han Qi and Wei Shu, it is difficult to change the status quo.
Zhao Wu devoted his life to serving the monarch without forming cliques, recommending wise men without flattery, and determined to be a virtuous minister to rejuvenate the country. However, the reality made him extremely disappointed. In fact, "the building will be left alone."
On December 7, 541 BC, a generation of wise minister "赵武" died of anxiety and anger.
Jin’s hegemony was weakened again, and his fallen friend Han Qi finally joined the rest of the Qing Dynasty and divided all resources of Jin. Amidst imperceptibility, the division of Jin Kingdom accelerated greatly after Zhao Wu's death.
Conclusion
Zhao Wu's posthumous title is "Wenzi", which indeed matches this gentleman. Zhao Wu was the last governing secretary of the Jin State who focused on state affairs. Just like Lu Guoshu Sun Bao said, "Jin Jun will lose power" after Zhao Wu's death.
It can be seen that Zhao Wu’s path to governance is different from that of his grandfather Zhao Dun. In contrast to his ancestor’s autocracy, harshness, and sternness, he showed gentleness, loyalty, courtesy, and caution. . In addition to his character, it has to be said that it is related to the decline of the Zhao family. As the only survivor of the Zhao family, Zhao Wu has experienced a lot of suffering and shouldered too many responsibilities. Therefore, he showed such stability and courage. The responsible side.
It is worth mentioning that Zhao Wu, who was criticized and repeatedly oppressed by his family in his early years, did not become "blackened" psychologically, nor did he "revenge" after he became an adult. Commendable.
Zhao Wu’s reign was the calmest period in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the princes tended to Zhao Wu’s benign rule. His passing is not only the death of a person, but the end of an era.
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