Emperor Xiandi was forced to abdicate. Why didn't Liu Bei welcome Emperor Han Xian to Shu, but stood on his own feet as emperor?

It is said that the general trend of the world will be combined for a long time, and it will be combined for a long time. At the weekend, the seven countries divided and ruled and merged into the state of Qin. After the Qin Dynasty was destroyed, Chu and Han contended and merged into Han. In the Han Dynasty, the story of the White Snake rebelled by Emperor Gaozu and unified the whole country. Later, Wushu flourished and spread to Xian Di, where it was divided into three countries.

This is the first part of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the four classical novels. Luo Guanzhong's wonderful description has brought people into a magnificent Three Kingdoms era.

To talk about the troubled times in ancient China, the Three Kingdoms are the most familiar troubled times. In fact, other troubled times, such as the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, are no less than the Three Kingdoms, but why are they not as famous as the Three Kingdoms? Because there is no Luo Guanzhong character to write this history.

In the 25th year of Jian 'an (AD 220), Cao Pi, who had just inherited the throne of Cao Cao, couldn't wait to force Xian Di to meditate, thus usurping the throne of Han Wei. At this point, the Eastern Han Dynasty officially perished in name only, and the country of the Han Dynasty ended here in 405.

And Liu Bei, who is far away from Shu, has always been? Help Han? He did his duty, but his reaction was surprising. He didn't welcome Emperor Han Xian to Shu, but proclaimed himself emperor a few months later.

The reason why Liu Bei proclaimed himself emperor is simple. What are the historical records? Or is it rumoured that the Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty saw harm, and the first Lord sent mourning clothes to kill the emperor? . It means that it is rumored that Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty was killed by Cao Pi, but Liu Bei did not send anyone to confirm it. But to hold a funeral for Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty and give posthumous title, which is equivalent to confirming Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty? Death? Then he became the last and greatest hope to help the Han Dynasty, so as to claim the throne naturally.

Why did Liu Bei do this? There are two reasons.

First, it is difficult to welcome Emperor Xiandi of Han Dynasty to Shu.

After Liu Xie, Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, was forced to abdicate, Cao Pi, Emperor Wen of Wei, made him a duke. What is fief? Turbid Lucheng in Dushanyang? , probably located in Jiaozuo, Henan today.

Obviously, even if Liu Bei really wanted to welcome Emperor Han Xian to Shu, there was nothing he could do. First of all, he asked the Cao Wei regime for important people, and they could not let him go.

It is also unrealistic to force the goal. If it were that simple, Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei would definitely make many northern expeditions in the future, instead of going straight to Huanglong in vain.

What's more, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was a former emperor, and Xelloss was definitely not at ease with him, so he was heavily guarded. Protection? This is normal.

So from this point of view, even if Liu Bei really wanted to welcome Emperor Han Xian to Shu, there was nothing he could do.

Second, Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty did more harm than good to Liu Bei when he went to Shu.

Let's not talk about how to welcome Emperor Xiandi to Shu. Let's say that after Emperor Xiandi arrived in Shu, although it was of great use value to Liu Bei, it also had many negative effects, and it was easy to divide up Liu Bei's power.

Because Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was an orthodox emperor, can Liu Bei, the actual ruler of Shu, take this as an example after he arrived in Shu? Holding the emperor as a minister? But it will also be embarrassing and can only be king.

And Liu Bei's men also have many people loyal to the Han Dynasty. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if these people only listened to Emperor Xian of Han and didn't listen to him? In the future, when the time is ripe, we will get rid of the useless Han Xiandi, so their opposition is also a big problem.

What's more, Liu Bei was displaced all his life and worked hard to lay a third of the world. It is impossible to say that he has no political ambition. His ambition is to be an emperor. Therefore, if Emperor Xian of Han really came to Shu, it would be good for him, but it would definitely be bad for him to claim the title of emperor.

Finally, to sum up, Liu Bei wanted to help the Han Dynasty. After Xian Di was forced to meditate, he politically believed that Liu Bei welcomed Xian Di to Shu, which had negative effects, but also had great benefits. In other words, it can be used as a way. Holding the emperor as a minister? Give full play to the ultimate utilization value of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty.

However, Liu Bei obviously did not have the strength to enter Wei State and welcome Emperor Han Xian back. In addition, even if he does, there will be many negative effects, so this political advantage will not be considered again. So Liu Bei simply played the last role of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty. Whether the rumor is true or not, he affirmed Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty. Dead? And then naturally proclaimed himself.

Of course, this can't blame Liu Bei. After all, the human heart is like this.

What about Liu? Help Han? The purpose of due diligence is to revive great men, not to be loyal to Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty. Cao Pi can be proclaimed emperor, but why can't Liu Bei be proclaimed emperor?

What's more, the taste of power, once tasted, is hard to let go. Power is so great that no one will willingly give it up. 99% of people who can say that they are not greedy for power have never enjoyed power. In Liu Bei's position, to enjoy such great power is a saint who doesn't necessarily put it down, but puts it down when he says give up.

What's more, Liu Bei just forged the rumor that Xian Di was dead, or that Xian Di was dead without textual research. He hastily held a funeral and memorial service for his late emperor, and then proclaimed himself emperor without killing him. Therefore, there is no need to belittle or elevate Liu Bei's behavior, which can be said to be a normal operation.