Marriage in the feudal era mainly relied on the orders of parents and matchmakers. They valued each other's origins very much and hoped that their children could live a good life through marriage. But during the Western Han Dynasty, there was a man who did the opposite. The husba

Marriage in the feudal era mainly relied on the orders of parents and matchmakers. They valued each other's origins very much and hoped that their children could live a good life through marriage. But during the Western Han period, there was a man who did the opposite. The husband he chose for his daughter not only did not come from a wealthy family, but was also a criminal. However, this decision allowed him to be promoted a year later, and he eventually became the head of the state. What's going on?

This man's name is Xu Guanghan. He was an official in the Western Han Dynasty, but was later demoted to a commoner because of his mistakes. In 75 BC, Zhang He, the magistrate of Yeting County, held a banquet at his home and invited his friend Xu Guanghan. During the dinner, Zhang He mentioned that he wanted to find a marriage for Xu Guanghan's daughter, saying that although this man was a criminal, he had an extraordinary appearance and majestic appearance and would become a great person in the future.

After seeing this person, Xu Guanghan also felt that this person was unusual, so he decided to take a gamble and agreed to the marriage. After the engagement, Xu Guanghan learned from Zhang He that this person was Liu Xun, the eldest grandson of the deposed prince Liu Ju, which surprised Xu Guanghan. After marriage, Liu Xun studied harder, while his wife Xu Pingjun stayed with him day and night, and gave birth to a son for him the next year.

In 74 BC, the 20-year-old Emperor Zhao of Han Dynasty suddenly died in Weiyang Palace. Because he had no children, the powerful minister Huo Guang decided to choose someone from the clan to inherit the throne. After some selection, he chose Liu He, the king of Han Changyi, to inherit the throne.

However, Liu He only reigned for 27 days before he was deposed by Huo Guang. In desperation, Huo Guang began to look for a suitable successor. At this time, someone happened to tell him that the deposed prince Liu Zhi had a grandson who lived among the people and has not returned to the palace. For Huo Guang, he may be the most suitable candidate. .

So in 74 BC, Liu Xun was officially established as emperor, Emperor Xuan of Han . However, the real power at this time was still controlled by Huo Guang. In order to better control Liu Xun, Huo Guang wanted to betroth his daughter to him and make her a queen. However, Liu Xun loved his wife Xu Pingjun very much, so he found an excuse to reject Huo Guang's request, made Xu Pingjun the queen, and made Xu Guanghan the father-in-law.

Many years later, Han Xuan Emperor Liu Xun successfully eradicated the Huo family's influence, but his first wife Xu Pingjun had been poisoned by Huo Guang's daughter. In order to make up for the Xu family, Liu Xun promoted the entire Xu family, and Xu Guanghan's two younger brothers also He was granted the title of Marquis one after another and embarked on an official career.

The Xu family changed from common people to royal relatives because Xu Guanghan had the courage to block the fate of the family on criminals. In the end, he won glory and wealth for the entire Xu family, and he became the head of the country. Very lucky.

Reference:

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Author: Deng Yuhao

Editor: Deng Yuhao