I still don’t know what kind of reader Xu Hui was in history. Below, the History Encyclopedia editor will bring you a detailed introduction. Let’s continue reading~
Most of the successful officials in ancient dynasties were male ministers, and there were hardly any female officials in the court. In feudal society, women have no status at all. But in the Tang Dynasty, there was a talented woman who was handsome and talented. She even assisted Li Shimin in governing the world later on. Do you feel curious? Below, the editor will introduce this character in detail.
This woman’s name is Xu Hui and she is from Huzhou. She was the concubine of Li Shimin in the current dynasty. Xu Hui was born in the year when Li Shimin ascended the throne. It is said that Xu Hui, who was five months old at the time, could already speak up. The editor is really surprised. Is it true that excellent people are destined from birth? Xu Hui was born into a scholarly family and grew up in such an environment. Xu Hui had already been exposed to it, and coupled with her innate intelligence, she was able to write articles at the age of eight.
When she was eight years old, her father gave her an article to test her daughter’s abilities. The article was very difficult, but Xu Hui followed it and wrote even better articles. My father was also very surprised to see the article he wrote, and he felt that his daughter’s talent was really outstanding. Not long after, Xu Hui’s work “The Imitation of a Small Mountain” spread among the people, causing a sensation even for Emperor Li Shimin at that time.
After learning that Xu Hui was very talented, he summoned her into the palace and conferred upon her the title of talented person. After Xu Hui entered the palace, the dull and boring life inside made her even more fond of reading, and she often couldn’t put down these books. After reading extensively, her articles became increasingly beautiful and her emotions became richer. Li Shimin also witnessed her continuous improvement in writing skills, and he loved her even more.
In the editor’s opinion, gold always shines. Xu Hui’s talent soon spread in the palace and gradually reached Li Shimin. Li Shimin showed even more love and admiration for Xu Hui. Not only did Xu Hui be granted the title of Chongrong, but her father was also promoted to an official position. Li Shimin’s affection for Xu Hui is also continuous, and Xu Hui loves this equally wise man Li Shimin very much. Xu Hui, who is full of talent, not only has her own insights in governing the country, but she also often persuades Li Shimin through her own writing, so her articles have greatly helped and influenced Li Shimin.
According to historical records, Li Shimin had repeatedly attacked ethnic minorities and even planned to build palaces in many places. After the people learned about doing such a laborious and wasteful thing, they were very dissatisfied and resentful towards him. It is still Xu Hui’s persuasion of Li Shimin through articles. Many ministers in the court strongly support Xu Hui, and everyone thinks her words are very reasonable. They even appreciate her talent and insight. The days in the deep palace went on day after day, and Xu Hui, who was constantly favored by the emperor, remained calm and composed, just being herself in the palace.
She is a clear stream among the concubines in the imperial harem, immersed in her own book without competing or competing for the holy favor of others. In the editor’s opinion, she is very similar to the deceased Empress Changsun. Both of them were women with a weak appearance, but they both had great wisdom hidden in their hearts. They were more like confidants and backing forces of Li Shimin. Always being oneself in the vast palace, unmoved and undisturbed by anyone. But she is using all her strength to help and support Li Shimin. Who wouldn’t love such a woman?
Later, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, passed away, and Xu Hui fell seriously ill due to excessive grief. Despite the treatment of the imperial physicians, Xu Hui still refused to take medicine. She said to everyone, ‘I have been grateful for the Emperor’s love throughout my life, and I have always been grateful in my heart. Now that the Emperor has passed away, I do not want to live alone in this world. I want to go and accompany him.’. More than a year later, she passed away due to illness. She only lived for a short 24 years and was later posthumously honored as a virtuous consort by the world.
At first, this concubine became famous for her talent and was incorporated into the palace. In the end, she fulfilled her wish and accompanied the man she loved to another world. In my opinion, this delicate woman has been using her own strength to love and look up to the man she loves. In this palace, only this man is her only refuge and spiritual pillar. So much so that after Li Shimin’s death, Xu Hui was unwilling to live alone. The editor believes that Li Shimin’s death took away all of Xu Hui’s hope for life. She would rather choose to be with the man she loves, even if it means death, she is not afraid.
