After Shi Li succeeded to the throne, Hou was also highly valued. Hou was promoted all the way, and his career was smooth sailing. For example, in 630, he was named Duke Chen of Li Shimin, and was later listed as one of the twenty-four outstanding figures of Lingyange.
However, Hou was finally executed, and the reason for this was that Hou participated in the rebellion.
First, Hou was imprisoned for corruption and was filled with indignation, which paved the way for later participation in the rebellion.
In 640, Gao Chang was destroyed by our handsome soldiers. After Gaochang was destroyed, Hou took some of Gaochang's gold and silver jewelry for himself without authorization. Later, some soldiers joined the ranks of stealing jewels.
After Ji Jun was afraid of being accused of his scandal, he had to turn a blind eye to his men. Later, things got ugly and Hou was locked up. At that time, Zhong Shulang thought that he had made great contributions, so he wrote a letter requesting the release of Hou.
He thought that he should not be responsible for Hou's past contributions, but Hou himself was indignant at being imprisoned.
Second, Hou participated in the rebellion and had to be executed.
In 643, Prince Li Chenggan rebelled for fear of losing his status as a prince. When he learned that he was imprisoned, Li Chenggan had the idea of wooing him. At that time, Li Chenggan asked Hou what he should do in his current state. At that time, Hou advised Li Chenggan to rebel.
Later, Li Chenggan's opposition was exposed, and Hou was also implicated. At that time, because of Hou's contribution, he was unwilling to execute him. However, many ministers in the imperial court at that time suggested and committed heinous crimes, and had no choice but to put them to death.
Good for Hou. After he was executed, he did not destroy his wife and children, but exiled them to Lingnan.
Do you think it's a pity that you ended up like this after you made great achievements?