What will happen to the most absurd son of Emperor Wu of Liang in the end? Interested readers and history encyclopedia editors, let’s take a look together!
As the saying goes, ‘a dragon gives birth to nine sons, each different.’ Although there are many wise and capable people among the descendants of emperors, it is inevitable that there will also be unworthy descendants. In fact, throughout the long history of emperors and kings, there have been many princes and nobles known for their absurdity. They have portrayed incredibly absurd stories through their practical actions. Among these people, Xiao Lun, the sixth son of Emperor Wu of Liang Xiao Yan, is a typical example.
Xiao Lun was the half brother of Emperor Jianwen, Xiao Gang, and Emperor Yuan, Xiao Yi. His birth mother was Ding Chonghua, and he was exceptionally intelligent and talented in poetry and literature since childhood, earning him the favor of Emperor Wu. In the thirteenth year of Tianjian (514), Xiao Lun was appointed as the Prince of Shaoling County, when he was not yet ten years old. Ten years later, Xiao Lun was appointed as the acting governor of Southern Xuzhou as a general of the Western Central Army. It was in this position that Xiao Lun began a series of absurd performances.
Although Xiao Lun was intelligent since childhood, he was fierce and ruthless
Xiao Lun is frivolous, cruel, and capricious, often wandering around the streets. Once he finds out that someone is dissatisfied with him, he will definitely cruelly kill them. One day, Xiao Lun implemented a “fishing law enforcement” policy, deliberately disguised himself as an ordinary person, and then asked the vendor selling eels, “How is the governor?” The vendor didn’t know it was a trick, so he angrily replied that the governor was restless and cruel, causing unbearable suffering to the people.
After hearing this, Xiao Lun was furious and ordered his attendants to arrest the vendor. He then forced him to swallow raw eels, causing him to suffer and die. From then on, the people of southern Xuzhou not only dared not speak to strangers, but also could only make eye contact when meeting acquaintances (“I once asked the eel seller, ‘What is the governor like?’ The other person said he was cruel and angry, causing the eel to be swallowed and killed. Therefore, the people were frightened and frightened, and the road was clear to their eyes.” See Volume 53 of the Southern History).
Xiao Lun is arrogant, tyrannical, and cruel
Xiao Lun was a arrogant and conceited ruler who frequently violated regulations and overstepped his bounds during his tenure in Southern Xuzhou, wearing clothes and using vehicles that exceeded his own identity. Not only that, Xiao Lun acted very absurdly. One time on the road, he ran into a funeral car and snatched his filial son’s funeral clothes and baton. After putting them on, he cried loudly on the ground, as if his parents had died.
The commander-in-chief who was ordered to supervise Xiao Lun saw the latter’s absurdity and was worried that he would get into trouble, so he reported him to Emperor Wu. Upon hearing the news, Emperor Wu was furious and imposed severe punishment on Xiao Lun, preparing to dismiss him from his post (“I once encountered a funeral carriage, took the filial son’s clothes, and prostrated myself, shouting loudly. I was afraid of punishment and heard it closely. The emperor began to impose strict punishment, but Lun could not change it, so he was sent to replace him.” The quote is the same as above). But at this moment, Xiao Lun actually did something even more outrageous.
As he grew older, Xiao Lun became more violent
Originally, Xiao Lun held a grudge against his father’s condemnation. In order to vent his resentment, he sent someone to find an old man who looked similar to Emperor Wu, and then dressed him in a robe and crown, allowing him to sit on the throne and play the role of the emperor. After everything was ready, Xiao Lun knelt down to the fake emperor and reported to him, insisting that he had no guilt. Immediately after, before the old man could react, Xiao Lun pulled off his clothes and knocked him to the ground with three punches and two kicks.
Xiao Lunyou remained angry and then had the old man dragged to the yard to be beaten up severely, in order to vent his anger towards his father. (“Lunyou was so slow that he took a husband who was short and thin like an emperor, put him on a high throne, and declared himself innocent. He had the old man stripped and beaten in court.” The quote is the same as above.). After hearing the news, Emperor Wu was furious and sent forbidden soldiers to arrest and imprison Xiao Lun, preparing to execute him. Fortunately, Crown Prince Xiao Tong pleaded for his mercy, which saved him from death.
Xiao Yan once wanted to execute Xiao Lun, but ultimately gave up
Surprisingly, Xiao Lun, known for his absurdity and brutality, played the role of a “savior hero” in the last few years. After the outbreak of the Hou Jing Rebellion, he stepped forward multiple times, personally leading troops to suppress the rebels or calling on the world to serve the king, greatly changing his image. However, as Xiao Lun’s reputation and strength increased during the rebellion, it gradually aroused the jealousy of his half brother Xiao Yi. In order to prevent his younger brother from competing with him for the throne, Xiao Yi disregarded the great cause of suppressing rebellion and sent troops to attack Xiao Lun, forcing him to flee to the territory of Western Wei after his defeat.
Xiao Yi drove Xiao Lun to the territory of Western Wei to prevent him from seizing the throne
Xiao Lun, especially in the enemy country, did not forget to suppress Hou Jing. He joined forces with his former subordinate and the lord of Runan City, Li Suxiao, to prepare a joint attack on Jingling and returned to his home country to continue the battle. After hearing the news, the Western Wei immediately sent generals Yang Zhong and Hou Ji to attack Xiao Lun. The latter was outnumbered, defeated, captured, and brutally killed in the second year of Dabao in the Southern Liang Dynasty (551 AD). The local people sympathized with Xiao Lun’s plight and built a temple to worship him from time to time. Xiao Lun, who is known for his absurdity and tyranny, finally received such treatment, which can be described as’ beginning evil and ending good ‘.
