This is not surprising at all. Everyone thinks that they are walking their own path in life. No one knows what their destiny is, let alone whether it has been changed.
Only Emperor Zhu Youxiao knew that the history of the Ming Dynasty had changed, and the fate of the Ming people had changed. There were good and bad things, but the good was more than enough.
"...The most unacceptable danger in the world is the appearance of peace and tranquility, while in reality there are unexpected worries..."
Zhu Youxiao nodded in agreement and said, "Indeed, Chao Cuo's argument is truly insightful."
Sun Chengzong hesitated for a moment, then clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, these words are from Su Shi's book 'On Chao Cuo'."
"On Chao Cuo"?! It turns out that this is not Chao Cuo's discussion, but Su Dongpo's discussion on Chao Cuo. It's quite interesting.
Zhu Youxiao chuckled twice and said, "Chao Cuo died unjustly. Emperor Jing of Han was confused."
Sun Chengzong pondered and said, "Chao Cuo was 'harsh, straightforward, stern, and profound.' He had poor relationships with his ministers and could be considered incapable of planning his own future. However, his far-sightedness and selfless dedication to his country will be praised by future generations."
After a pause, Sun Chengzong continued, "Emperor Jing's decision to execute Chao Cuo was not necessarily foolish; he also had his own motives..."
Is this the so-called imperial mindset? Zhu Youxiao listened to Teacher Sun's explanation, not quite sure whether he wanted to learn it.
Emperor Jing of Han was not so naive as to think that killing Chao Cuo would make the seven-nation coalition stop fighting. However, killing Chao Cuo would deprive the seven rebellious states of their legitimate excuse and stabilize the other princes who were waiting and watching.
Furthermore, important officials like Zhou Yafu, Li Shang, Luan Bu, and Dou Ying all had a hostile relationship with Chao Cuo. Emperor Jing of Han still had to rely on these officials and keep them loyally resisting the rebels. After weighing the pros and cons, Chao Cuo's fate was doomed.
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