Today, the editor of the History Encyclopedia brings you the Tang Dynasty Emperor and Empress Dugu Guifei, hoping to be helpful to you.
Li Yu, originally named Li Chu, was the favorite grandson of Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of Tang Dynasty. And Dugu Guifei (Dugu Jingyao) was the most favored woman by him (Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu) after Shen Zhenzhu. But why did she receive the exclusive favor of Emperor Daizong, but only the position of Noble Consort and not the position of Empress?
Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu, played by Ren Jialun
Dugu Jingyao is the eldest daughter of Dugu Ying, who joined the Left Wei Guard as a recorder. That is to say, Dugu Jingyao had a strong background, and the Tang Dynasty was unstable at that time, with ups and downs. Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu needed to weigh the pros and cons. He could favor Dugu Jingyao but not give her any rights.
Since ancient times, every emperor has had to consider the relationship between the imperial harem and the previous dynasty, especially balancing these relationships. However, Dugu Jingyao’s father, Dugu Ying, was the beloved daughter of Dugu Jingyao, who had strong military power in Yunnan. If Dugu Jingyao were to receive the favor of Emperor Li Yu of the Tang Dynasty and also become the head of the imperial harem at this time. So Dugu Ying will definitely think more. Can the throne of Emperor Li Yu of the Tang Dynasty still sit firmly like this?
So the reason why Dugu Jingyao cannot obtain the position of empress.
Wan Qian plays Dugu Jingyao, and Ren Jialun plays Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu
Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu’s remorse and love for Shen Zhenzhu. When Emperor Tang was still Prince Guangping Li Chu, Shen Zhenzhu was always by his side. At that time, Prince Guangping Li Chu took every step carefully, afraid of being caught by Yang Guozhong and so on.
At that time, Prince Li Chu of Guangping had to pay attention to himself, fearing that some of his affairs would be discovered by Cui Caiping and reported to Yang Guozhong, and also had to avoid Cui Caiping’s (Cui Caiping’s personality was strong, ruthless, and unreasonable). On the other hand, Shen Zhenzhu was quiet, gentle, generous, careful, and beautiful. So when Prince Guangping Li Chu was by Shen Zhenzhu’s side, it was the most relaxing time.
Ren Jialun plays Wang Lichu from Guangping, and Jing Tian plays Shen Zhenzhu
When he was by Shen Zhenzhu’s side, he didn’t have to be afraid of her background, nor did he have to be afraid that she would plot against him. And with Shen Zhenzhu, Li Chu will also receive a lot of comfort and advice. So Shen Zhenzhu is the person that Guangping King Li Chu (Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu) will never forget. After all, sending charcoal in the snow is easy, adding icing on the cake is difficult. For Li Chu (Li Yu), Shen Zhenzhu was like sending charcoal in the snow, while Dugu Jingyao was like adding icing on the cake. So Tang Dynasty Emperor loved Dugu Jingyao, but he also couldn’t forget Shen Zhenzhu. And not giving the throne to Empress Dugu Jingyao should be his final bottom line, right!
Jing Tian plays Shen Zhenzhu, and Ren Jialun plays Wang Lichu from Guangping
Every imperial position in the harem has a great appeal to those noble families, let alone the position of empress. So, except when necessary, Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu would not easily give the throne to Dugu Jingyao. Not only that, Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu may also give the empress to someone whose family power can compete with the Dugu family.
Since ancient times, emperors have needed to balance various powers in the court, and each position in the harem is also one of the methods used by emperors to weigh these powers. So Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu’s favor towards Dugu Jingyao can effectively restrain Dugu Ying’s power.
Wan Qian plays Dugu Jingyao
At the same time, this was also a form of protection from Emperor Li Yu of the Tang Dynasty for his and Shen Zhenzhu’s children (Li Shi). Emperor Li Yu of the Tang Dynasty showered Dugu Jingyao with endless love, which made Dugu Jingyao ignore their children (Li Shi) and believe that Emperor Daizong loved him, and so on.
So there are many reasons why Emperor Li Yu of the Tang Dynasty gave Dugu Jingyao endless love, but did not give her a posthumous position.
