Who is Anding Hou Zhang Yanwei? He has made great contributions to the founding of the country. He is a great minister of the Han Dynasty. More importantly, he is a backbone of the early imperial party. He played a certain role in Liu Chengyou's early development.
Especially when Liu Chengyou first took charge of the Longqi Army, he provided a lot of support. Otherwise, Liu Chengyou at that time would not have been able to subdue the arrogant general just by relying on his identity as the second son of Liu Zhiyuan. Of course, behind the scenes, he enjoyed the Liu Zhiyuan's fatherly care, but in the process, Zhang Yanwei did win Liu Chengyou's favor.
During the period when the army was sent to the east of Hedong and out of Taihang in the east, although he had no great achievements, he followed Liu Chengyou through life and death, and experienced what Emperor Liu considered to be the most important, difficult and glorious period in his military career.
This can be regarded as a veteran who has accompanied Liu Chengyou's rapid growth. It is precisely because of the friendship back then that Zhang Yanwei and his descendants enjoy the honor.
However, in terms of ability, Zhang Yanwei really has nothing outstanding. He is just like the martial arts that emerged one after another in the troubled times of the three generations. He started from a humble beginning and relied on fists, feet, swords and guns to work his way up to a military position step by step.
Fortunately, Zhang Yanwei caught up with Liu Zhiyuan's ship and Liu Chengyou's train. Otherwise, he would have been like many generals who lost their courage as they aged and eventually fell into mediocrity.
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Liu Chengyou thought that he had treated Zhang Yanwei well. Before entering the capital, he still recommended Zhang Yanwei to be the governor of Dejiedushi, despite knowing that Zhang Yanwei did not have the ability. He became the most important Fangjie town in Hebei in the early Han Dynasty, and also made him the governor of Hebei. Only a general like Li Gu could serve as his deputy.
Before Jinyang raised troops, Zhang Yanwei was originally not ranked among the generals in Hedong. Later, he also respected the various towns and towns in various places, and Liu Chengyou could still think of them during the holidays. Give him a gift that is both light and affectionate.
Even though he later resigned from his post and entered the court without holding any actual posts, he was awarded the title of Duke of China like most Jiedu. It can be said that even though he had been living in Kaifeng for more than ten years, Zhang Yanwei was able to live comfortably and mix well. Until the first year of Kaibao, Zhang Yanwei was very satisfied with his treatment and was grateful for his good fortune. He was even more grateful to Emperor Liu and regarded him as a god.
When it comes to the change, whether it starts when the title is demoted, or when it is demoted from Duke to County Marquis. Obviously, the gap between this is difficult for Zhang Yanwei to accept.
In fact, despite the fact that the title system of the Han Dynasty has been completely implemented, and the conclusion of the hero was also confirmed at the treasure opening ceremony. However, not everyone is satisfied with this. Those with low titles naturally want high ones, and the founding of the country was not added. People also want to have the treatment of "no downgrade for three generations". In short, people are always willing to pursue better, and few people are easily satisfied.
The rank and treatment of the Lords of the Han Dynasty have changed several times. From the initial indiscriminate granting, Emperor Liu gradually eliminated, took back, and controlled it, and then to the great title. It was not until the first year of Kaibao that it was truly perfected.
Emperor Liu's purpose was also very clear, to control their number and increase their value. This was a change that involved the vital interests of the nobles. The treasure opening ceremony was the final verdict and a staged evaluation of the heroes. At that time, It can be said that he is a great group of ministers.
However, since then, the Han Empire has not added any new titles. Only now, many people have truly realized how precious and important the Han titles are.
Zhang Yanwei is a representative figure among those nobles who were demoted, and his heart is naturally full of dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction, especially after realizing the importance of the title.
When several ministers of Wei Renpu discussed meritorious service and conferring titles on Zhang Yanwei, they counted his merits in detail. Apart from his seniority and participation in the wars in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there really was no merit or achievement that could be used.
.Because many people like him (such as Murong Yanzhao, Chai Rong, Sun Li, Han Tong, Yang Ye, etc.) have the same experience, and their performance is much more outstanding, and it is more than that.
And if we only take those who once served as Chengde Jiedushi as an example, it would seem too pale. In terms of general talents, they are mediocre; in terms of martial arts, the great Han never loses warriors; in terms of political talents, this is really not the case.
Zhang Yanwei's high position is mainly due to Emperor Liu's trust and care for him. Because of this, after discussion, he decided to follow Dou Yi's suggestion and upgrade him to the title of County Marquis. In Dou Yi's view,
This is already his preferential treatment.
It is never possible to satisfy everyone when it comes to rewards based on merit, and we can only try to be as reasonable as possible. All titles will be determined after Emperor Liu's deliberation. Therefore, for Zhang Yanwei's
The final award was made by Liu Chengyou.
After the results came out, Zhang Yanwei's mentality naturally exploded. Although he did not dare to explode due to the situation at the time and the emperor's authority, the seeds of dissatisfaction were finally sown.
Although he was not the only one who was demoted, he was definitely the one who was the most unhappy. In Zhang Yanwei's view, since he had been rewarded with a title, how could he take it back so easily? This would not be a loss of face for him.
More importantly, look at those people who have been awarded high titles. He does not expect to be among the twenty-four meritorious officials, and others do not compare with them. Take Zhao Hui, for example, he is only a Shaanzhou Jiedu, with the title of Shouyi
, these can all be ranked among the twenty-four ministers.
Look at Murong Yanzhao, who was only a military academy back then; Han Tong, a cavalry pawn; Yang Ye, a one-step pawn; Ma Quanyi and Sun Li, they were all just young generals under him...
Even Chai Rong, when he was in the Longqi Army, had to bow respectfully when he saw him. Considering this, Zhang Yanwei dared to be angry, and if he wanted to surrender, he should at least keep the Duke.
Zhang Yanwei's psychological activities were generally like this. He just felt that it was unfair and that Emperor Liu had treated him badly. However, in today's big man, no matter how much dissatisfaction he has, he can only keep it in his heart and vent it to those close to him at most.
Of course, if you talk too much, it is inevitable that it will reach Emperor Liu's ears. Liu Chengyou didn't take it seriously. He knew Zhang Yanwei's vulgar character, so he only thought that he was venting his anger, so he could barely understand his mood and some complaints.
It's also normal.
However, this time, Emperor Liu was finally angered.
Acting wildly at Liu Xu's wedding banquet was not only a disappointment, but also a disgrace to the Tian family. Although it was because he drank too much, it wouldn't have happened if he hadn't had too much dissatisfaction accumulated in his heart for a long time.
He was originally going to choose a wife for Liu Xu, but Zhang Yanwei also gave birth to a daughter who was about the same age as Liu Xu. He also took the initiative to recommend his little wife, but in the end, she was not chosen, which once again made him feel embarrassed.
sweep the floor.
At the wedding banquet, he completely broke out and talked to the people around him about the incident with Emperor Liu in the Longqi Army, how he assisted him, how much effort he made in cooperating with Emperor Liu to organize the army, and the founding war of the People's Republic of China. How did he follow Emperor Liu from birth to death? He also said that Chai Rong, Murong Yanzhao and other high-ranking officials were once his subordinates.
If Sun Li hadn't been there to cover his mouth in time, he would have even revealed the behind-the-scenes details of Liu Zhiyuan's "yellow robe". He didn't give up and even caught someone and recommended his own daughter to marry him. ....
Although the farce was resolved quickly, it had an impact on the wedding banquet, and Emperor Liu had a gloomy look on his face when he left.
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As a newlywed, Liu Xu took his bride into the palace early in the morning and offered tea to Emperor Liu and Dafu to greet him. The Bai family lady had obviously been nourished, and the peach blossoms on her face had not disappeared.
Of course, Emperor Liu's attention was still on Liu Xu. The sixteen-year-old Liu Xu was not much shorter than Liu Chengyou. Even if he got married for only one night, he seemed to have experienced a transformation.
Looking at him, his face still had some of the charm of his mother, Liu Chengyou said gently to him: "From now on, you will truly grow up and start a business."
It was rare to see Emperor Liu speaking to him in such a solemn and emotional tone. Liu Xu was a little surprised, but he still expressed humility: "I still need to learn from you!"
"Now that you have opened a palace, you should have a specific job. I will arrange for you to be in the Ministry of Etiquette, hold the title of Minister, and go to study!" Liu Chengyou said the arrangement for Liu Xu.
"Yes!" Liu Xu never had any objections to Emperor Liu's orders and arrangements, and bowed in response.
"Mrs. Bai, you have to treat me well!" Liu Chengyou said again.
"I know!" Liu Xu actually showed a bit of shame on his face.
"You haven't met the Queen Mother yet, so take your new daughter-in-law with you!" Liu Chengyou ordered: "By the way, don't forget to pay homage to your mother!"
"Yes!" Although he didn't have much impression, every year, Liu Xu would go to the tomb of Concubine Geng Chen to pay homage. For such an important matter as getting married, he would naturally burn some paper to inform her.
"Guan family, Marquis Anding is kneeling outside the palace and wants to see you!" At this time, Yantuo came to report.
Last night, Zhang Yanwei was just sent back to the palace. Apart from that, Emperor Liu had no other expression. Apparently, after he sobered up and learned about his behavior at the banquet, Zhang Yanwei also felt panic and hurried into the palace. , come to apologize.
Upon hearing this, Liu Chengyou had a calm expression on his face and motioned Liu Xu and his wife to follow Dafu to see the Queen Mother. After they left, his face immediately darkened. After thinking for a while, Emperor Liu told Yantuo: "Long live the visit in person." Palace, tell Zhang Yanwei to let him go back and be his Marquis of Anding. I wish him a long life and never come to see me again!"
Emperor Liu's words were calm, cold and even decisive, but Zhang Yanwei's behavior really annoyed him.
However, in the evening of that day, Emperor Liu received a piece of news that surprised him: "Hanged himself?"
Seeing Emperor Liu's frown, Zhang Dejun cautiously reported: "After Marquis Anding returned to his home, he lost his mind and locked himself in the room. He ordered no one to disturb him and said nothing, and he refused to eat or drink. When his family found out, the body was It’s already cold…”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu opened his mouth and closed it again, with a complicated emotion on his face: "Why are you so hard to think about?"
Liu Chengyou knew that Zhang Yanwei died to dispel the anger in Emperor Liu's heart and avoid involving his descendants. Judging from Emperor Liu's reaction, he succeeded.
Finally, Emperor Liu sighed: "Let his family take care of his funeral!"