Unfortunately, Chai Rong died young when he was emperor for less than six years, at the age of 38. There is not enough time to unify the whole country and create a prosperous time. Then, if Chai Rong can live 30 years longer, can he unify the whole country and establish a unified dynasty as powerful as Han and Tang Dynasties?
If Chai Rong could live 30 years longer, would his achievements be comparable to those of Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang? This is not my opinion, but what Song Shenzong Zhao Yong said. According to the record of Zi Zhi Tong Jian, Song Shenzong once lamented? Zhou Shizong sincerely wants to start a business and contribute to Britain, he said? In the year of fraud, its achievements were comparable to those of Emperor Gaozu. .
In fact, except Song Shenzong, most of Zhou Shizong's contemporaries thought that he had the ability to unify the world. In the Song Dynasty after Zhou Shizong, Mitchell spoke highly of Zhou Shizong, even Sima Guang commented on him? If Zhou Shizong, can be said to be kind? Although Song Taizu and Zhao Kuangyin usurped the throne in Chai Zongxun (? Ren? It is the highest evaluation of the emperor by Confucian scholars.
So, what great achievements has Zhou Shizong made?
Although he was in office for only six years, during these six years, he went to the west to explore Shu, went south three times and explored Youyan in the north. He was very successful from the beginning and made great achievements. Externally, remarkable achievements have been made in rectifying bureaucracy, selecting talents, developing economy and amending laws.
Six years, for an ordinary emperor who was eager to make a difference, was simply not enough to make achievements. However, Zhou Shizong just used these six years to make Houzhou the most powerful country at that time, and its territory was greatly expanded both economically and militarily, laying a solid foundation for the establishment of the Northern Song Dynasty. It can even be said that the Northern Song Dynasty was established, developed and expanded under the achievements of Zhou Shizong.
We know that the Northern Song Dynasty, which inherited Zhou Shizong's achievements, failed to unify the whole country. Then, if Zhou Shizong can live 30 years longer, why can he rule the country?
First of all, Zhou Shizong is superior to Zhao Kuangyin, especially in military capability.
According to historical records, Zhou Shizong? Smart appearance, good at riding and shooting? In his early years, he fought against Guo Wei, the ancestor of the Zhou Dynasty, and made outstanding achievements. After he succeeded to the throne, he made many personal expeditions and won many battles, which showed his outstanding military talent.
On the other hand, Zhao Kuangyin boasted that he was only a brave military commander in the three armed forces. Although his military strategy and strategic vision are far superior to others, there is still a gap compared with the talented Zhou Shizong.
As for Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi, who succeeded Zhao Kuangyin to the throne, he said? Gaolianghe car god? The old man made a sharp comment on him. This man doesn't understand soldiers, he is no match for Qidan, and then he has been defeated repeatedly? . But he still feels good about himself, likes to remotely control front-line generals, and also engages in so-called? Ping Rong wan quan array diagram? Command the front-line generals to fight, as shown in the figure.