Today, the History Encyclopedia editor will bring you the Tang Dynasty Li Mao, hoping to be helpful to everyone.
The Tang Dynasty was a very open country. To what extent has it been opened up? The father-in-law covets the beauty of his daughter-in-law and forces his son to sever the marriage relationship with her, and then establishes a marriage relationship with her. Such a violation of ethical norms, even in an open-minded modern society, is likely to face criticism and condemnation from the world.
Upon first meeting the Noble Consort, my heart skipped a beat.
In the year 737 AD, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was feeling suffocated while staying in the palace, so he changed into a disguise and went out to play. On the street, Emperor Xuanzong came to a crowded place to join in the fun. In the crowd, Emperor Xuanzong was deeply attracted by a woman with unparalleled appearance. Every frown and smile of that woman made Emperor Xuanzong’s heart fluctuate and he couldn’t calm down for a long time. Xuanzong lost his composure and stared at the woman tightly, his saliva almost flowing out. The Gao Lishi beside him was so intelligent that he could immediately understand Xuanzong’s inner needs. Immediately, he ordered his subordinates to inquire about the details of the beautiful woman.
After inquiring, the subordinate reported the result to Gao Lishi: the woman’s name is Yang Yuhuan, and she is the beloved concubine of Prince Shou Li Mao. Gao Lishi conveyed the result to Emperor Xuanzong, who knew that the woman he was infatuated with was actually his daughter-in-law. He was very depressed and didn’t think about food and tea. Out of ethical and moral reasons, Emperor Xuanzong decided to give up his thoughts. However, his physical behavior is very dishonest.
The strongman offered a plan, and the father took away the daughter-in-law.
Gao Lishi saw that Emperor Xuanzong was becoming increasingly haggard. In order to show his loyalty, he presented a plan to Emperor Xuanzong: in the name of praying for blessings, he allowed Yang Yuhuan to enter the Taoist temple and leave home, and then arranged a marriage for Li Mao. After a certain period of time, he would take Yang Yuhuan out of the Taoist temple and appoint her as the imperial consort. Tang Xuanzong adopted Gao Lishi’s suggestion and started his own plan and deployment.
Looking at Prince Shou Li Mao’s side again, he claims to be the happiest man in the Tang Dynasty because he married Yang Yuhuan.
In 735 AD, with the help of his mother Wu Huifei, Li Mao successfully married Yang Yuhuan. After marriage, the two were as close as glue and loved each other very much.
Because Emperor Xuanzong fell in love with Yang Yuhuan, this happy and peaceful life was quickly broken. At this time, Li Mao and Yang Yuhuan had been living together for 5 years.
In 740 AD, King Shou received an imperial decree from his father, Emperor Xuanzong, requiring Yang Yuhuan to wear a Taoist robe and go to the Taoist temple to pray for the blessings of Empress Dowager Dou, the mother of Emperor Xuanzong.
The imperial decree is difficult to disobey, although Li Mao cannot bear to part with his beloved wife, he still has to comply with the arrangements of the imperial decree. Li Mao couldn’t bear to part ways for a short time, but he didn’t know that this parting was forever.
In this way, Yang Yuhuan left her husband Li Mao and went to the Taoist temple, beginning a brief “monastic” career. Soon after, Yang Yuhuan received a call from Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji to enter the palace. After Yang Yuhuan entered the palace, Xuanzong’s dream came true and he was extremely favored by Yang Yuhuan. For a detailed love story between Li and Yang, please refer to Bai Juyi’s “Song of Everlasting Regret”.
Wearing the most aggrieved green hat, speaking the most aggrieved.
The news of Yang Yuhuan’s entry into the palace reached Li Mao’s ears, and he fainted like five thunderstorms.
The reunion he had longed for turned into a bubble in an instant. He could never have imagined that his father would use such shameless means to seize his beloved wife. He could never have imagined that his father would wear him such a glowing green hat.
The supremacy of imperial power and the majesty of patriarchy, whether facing his father or the emperor, Li Mao can only accept adversity. Moreover, at this time, his mother Wu Huifei was no longer in the world, and Li Mao, who had no one to rely on, could only break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach, enduring the adversity.
The evening scenery was bleak, leaving with regrets.
In 745 AD, Li Mao accepted a marriage arranged by Emperor Xuanzong and married a woman from the Wei family. Emperor Xuanzong ordered Wei to be conferred the title of Princess Shou. In a few days, Emperor Xuanzong conferred the title of Noble Consort upon Yang Yuhuan. In Li Mao’s heart, he only deeply loves Yang Yuhuan. Although she did not have love with Weishi, Weishi stayed by Li Mao’s side and served him wholeheartedly. He also gave birth to five sons for him.
In 775 AD, Li Mao left this world with longing for Yang Yuhuan.
Conclusion.
Although Li Mao was born into the royal family and had great honor, his beloved was later taken away by his father through unbearable means. After losing Yang Yuhuan, Li Mao was disappointed in life and was also alienated and neglected by his father Xuanzong, who ridiculed and criticized him by the world. So, Li Mao is actually a pitiful person. However, God also sympathized with his plight. Out of favor towards Li Mao, he met the gentle, intellectual, kind and considerate Wei Shi. Wei Shi worked tirelessly to take care of Li Mao, giving him rare warmth and comfort. At the same time, Li Mao can be considered lucky.
