Xiangshu Treasures: Xu Ng's Opinions on Zhou Yafu

Xiangshu Treasures

Xu Bei looks at Zhou Yafu

Zhou Yafu was the second son of Zhou Bo, a famous official in the Western Han Dynasty. In his early years, his father quelled the rebellion of Zhu Lu and saved the Liu family; he himself quelled the rebellion of the seven kingdoms of Wu and Chu and saved the Han Dynasty. The two generations of the Zhou family were loyal and sages, and his father was the founding father of the country. , The son is a famous minister of Zhongxing, who also contributed to the great man and made great contributions to the Liu family, but in the end he ended up starving to death, completely fulfilling the words of the famous minister Xu Negative.

Speaking of it, the process by which Zhou Yafu was able to rise to the ground is also very legendary. Don't think that he is bound to be rich when he was born in the family of the founding fathers. When Xu Ng looked at the prime minister, he pointed out that within three years he could be a prince, and he could worship the prime minister in eight years. His status was extremely high, but he would starve to death in nine years. Even Zhou Yafu himself could not believe this. He retorted at that time: First of all, if there is a brother in the family who inherits the Marquis of his father, even if his brother dies, he will pass it on to his son; second, how can he starve to death? The Zhou family is always the hero, and it will not starve to death, right? Moreover, if there is a chance to honor the minister in the future, it is even more impossible to starve to death!

As the years flowed, Zhou Yafu unconsciously followed the path set by the god of destiny. In the third year after Xu Bei's appearance, his brother Zhou Sheng was deprived of the Marquis for committing murder . At that time, Emperor Hanwen was a master of the Zhou family and couldn't bear to be hereditary. Zhou Yafu was elected as the successor to the marquis. After the Xiongnu invaded the territory, Emperor Wenwen of the Han Dynasty dispatched a three-way army to defend near Chang'an, the capital, and Zhou Yafu was sent to garrison Xiliu. Because of the strict management of the army, the emperor's envoy did not let the emperor's special envoy break into the barracks. It was greatly appreciated by Emperor Wenwen and became famous in the world; Huns retired Zhou Yafu was promoted to lieutenant, in charge of the military power of the entire capital. When Emperor Wenwen of Han was dying, he strongly recommended Zhou Yafu to the prince Liu Qi. Liu Qi ascended to the throne as Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, and Zhou Yafu was named General Hussar.

In the three years of Emperor Jing, the rebellion of the Wu and Chu Seven Kingdoms led by the Chu King Liu Bi, the rebels were rich and powerful. In this critical autumn of survival, Zhou Yafu was awarded the crown lieutenant to be in charge of the central royal military power. After several hardships, the rebellion was put down. , To stabilize the central government of the Han Dynasty.

When Zhou Yafu made such an extraordinary meritorious service, the Emperor of Han Jing was rewarded. At this time, the prime minister Tao Qing was sick and retired, so he appointed Zhou Yafu as prime minister. He was very respectful at the beginning, but because of Zhou's uprightness, he also relied on his merits. , Disdain to praise the meaning of meeting Emperor Jing, not only opposed to the abolition of Prince Liu Rong, but also opposed to the prince of the Xiongnu who was allowed to surrender, and also opposed the proposal that Queen Mother Dou should be the queen's relatives. Therefore, in Jingdi's mind, this prime minister really opposed everything, so he began to alienate and raise Zhou Yafu, who had already given up his military power.

Emperor Jing once gave Zhou Yafu a last chance and summoned him into the palace to have a banquet and reception. He wanted to test whether his temper had changed. Unexpectedly, Zhou took the opportunity to attack the resentment that had accumulated for a long time. Jing Emperor thought how such a person could assist the young master in the future. . In the end, Zhou Yafu’s son secretly hid a shield to prepare for his funeral, but was reported to the court. This time, Zhou Yafu never had the opportunity to see Emperor Jing explain in person that Tangtang Xiangguo was actually humiliated by Tingwei, and was made difficult for him during the interrogation. Zhou Yafu was embarrassed and hungry and went on a hunger strike. Five days later, he vomited blood and died. It seems that when Zhou Yafu paid homage to the nobles, he didn't pay a lot of money and humbly asked for advice. If his destiny "before and after the spirit is not good," it would be much more perfect.