Time: 2010-10-108: 20: 05 Source: Author: New Dynasty, a very special regime, sandwiched between the Western Han Dynasty and the Eastern Han Dynasty, unknown, in people's impression, it seems that it never existed. This illusion of "turning a blind eye" is probably due to two reasons: first, the new dynasty only lasted 14 years, and its life span was too short; Second, the new emperor Wang Mang, notorious, consort of the Western Han Dynasty, was also the first "national thief" in the history of China. He usurped the throne from generation to generation, which was not allowed by Confucian orthodoxy. As a result, the world rose up and attacked him in groups, and scholars of all ages poured dirty water on him. However, this traitor is an out-and-out "dutiful son". Why is Wang Mang, the "great traitor", actually a "great dutiful son"? See how he treats his elders. Before the birth of the imperial examination system in Sui and Tang Dynasties, what means did the imperial court rely on to select talents? First, look at the origins of famous families; Second, relying on local governments to "raise filial piety". Guo, a native of Yuan Dynasty, once compiled the stories of 24 filial sons in ancient times into the famous Twenty-four Filial Pieties. Those exaggerated, surly and even crazy practices are simply morbid. Listen, it makes people get goose bumps all over. For example, Lao Laizi's "playing colorful games to entertain relatives", Wang Xiang's "sleeping on the ice for carp", Guo Ju's "burying a child to serve his mother" and so on. In the Han Dynasty, it won the title of filial piety, just as now it has won the "National May 1st Labor Medal". You can rely on this reputation to enter the officialdom. Wang Mang was born in a big family, and his aunt Wang married Liu Shi, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Uncle, uncle, even uncles and brothers of the same age have become big officials. Only follwed was unlucky, and his father died young before taking advantage of menstruation. Wang Mang is young, stand up, stand up. He has no money for capital and can't do other crafts. His greatest hobby is reading widely and studying Confucianism. But how can this support the family? There's nothing we can do. The whole family, old and young, can only grit their teeth and live a hard life together. People's attitude towards Wang Mang's usurpation of power is recorded in the biography of Wang Mang in Han Dynasty: "(Wang Mang) is very prepared to take care of his mother and widowed sister-in-law and raise orphans and brothers. He is also very handsome in diplomacy and polite. " Although his father died, Wang Mang took good care of his mother, widowed sister-in-law and nephew. Wang Mang's son and nephew got married on the same day-double happiness, so it is natural to decorate the house and entertain guests. At the beginning of the wedding reception, someone ran over in a panic and whispered in his ear, "Your mother is not feeling well. Now, she urgently needs medicine! " "Follwed immediately changed his face, grabbed the servant and ran outside. A wedding banquet lasted about two hours, during which Wang Mang repeatedly went in. Wang Mang is not only distressed by his mother, but also obedient and filial to his uncle and other elders. Once, Uncle Wang Feng was ill. Without further ado, follwed stood by the bed and waited on him carefully. He stayed naked for several days and nights, boiled unkempt and his eyes were red, but he didn't complain. He cooks soup for his uncle, cooks medicine, carries excrement and urinates ... Even if he puts the medicine soup in a small bowl, he doesn't believe in himself ... Not to mention outsiders, even Wang Feng's younger brother Wang Shang speaks highly of this nephew. To this end, Wang wrote to the court, hoping to transfer his private household under the seal to Wang Mang's name. As the saying goes, "There is no dutiful son before a long bed", and Wang Mang's kindness to his own flesh and blood is really from the heart and from the heart. There is no need to pretend to be a dutiful son for anyone before he gets rich.