Chen Ziang is famous all over the world. Why was forced to death by a small county magistrate?

When it comes to Chen Ziang, people always think of his masterpiece on Youzhou Tower. This is Li Bai, Meng Haoran, Wang Wei and others? Ten friends of Xianzong? This great poet, his poems are magnificent, profound and powerful, and all the rage.

However, perhaps it was this jealous genius, the legendary poet with outstanding personality, who only lived for 42 years and then fell quietly in a hurry.

As for the cause of his death, there are still different opinions, and there are two main theories.

The first view is that Chen Ziang died at the hands of Duan Jian, a stingy and greedy county magistrate.

There are many records about this cause of death in historical books. "Old Tang Book" records:? Zi 'ang's father was humiliated by Duan Jian, the county magistrate, and was arrested in the township. Jane went to prison for her work and died of anger in her forties. ?

There is a little detailed record in the book of the new Tang dynasty:? At the beginning of the holy calendar, officials were served by their elders and supported by officials. I will mourn my father, and I will be buried in the grave. I cry every time I mourn. Duan Jian, the county magistrate, was greedy for money and violent. He heard of his wealth and wanted to harm Zi Ang. His family paid 0.2 million/200 thousand, and he was taken to prison. When Ziang saw the arrest, he made a confession and did divination. He was surprised. If my mission is not fulfilled, I will die! ? If you die in prison, you will be 43 years old. ?

There is also a very detailed record of his death, that is, the biography of Chen written by his best friend Lu Zangyong.

Combining these three records, we can clearly see that in the first year of Wu Zetian's holy calendar, Chen Ziang asked to abdicate and retire on the grounds that his father was old and weak, and returned to his hometown of Sichuan to fight floods. Wu Zetian issued a letter to allow him to return to China with his post and still receive a right salary.

Chen Ziang, who returned to his hometown, built dozens of huts in Xishan, making a living by planting trees and collecting herbs, and at the same time preparing the compiled history books.

In July of the following year, Chen Ziang's father died. He had to stop writing and start organizing his father's funeral. On June+10 in 5438, Chen Ziang buried his father in his hometown and wrote a letter for him. After that, Chen Ziang, who was heartbroken, cried for a day and was heartbroken. That it is thin and weak.

Just then, Duan Jian, the local county magistrate, coveted Chen's property and accused him of injury.

Chen Ziang was awed by Duan Jian's arrogance and had to ask his family to raise 200,000 yuan for Duan Jian. But the greedy Duan Jian spared Chen Ziang and arrested him.

Chen Ziang was tortured in prison. Can't the staff get up? I know my life is hard to protect. So he told fortune, and divination showed that his life was not long, so he looked up and sighed. I am doomed to die! ?

However, the above statement was opposed by others, who raised two questions.

First, Chen Ziang lived a life of integrity and was famous in the imperial court. Even cruel officials like Zhou Xing and Lai Junchen are not afraid. Why are they afraid of a small county magistrate Duan Jian? Second, even though Chen Ziang has retired from his hometown, he is still a well-known official in Beijing, and he is also well-known at the local level, enough to compete with Duan Jian. Why are you in a hurry to give money after being blackmailed by Duan Jian, which eventually leads to both people and money?

Obviously, these problems are not unreasonable.

When Chen Ziang was an official, he was outspoken and outspoken. Zeng yin? Anti-Party? Opposing Wu Zetian, he was put into prison.

Later, when Wu Youyi conquered Khitan and served as a military staff officer, he repeatedly criticized Wu Youyi for improper use of troops and put forward many good strategies to break the enemy. But the headstrong Wu Youyi not only did not take his advice, but thought that he? You are a scholar, but you are grateful? In a rage, Chen Ziang was demoted to sergeant.

Moreover, the Chen family is a famous family in Shehong and is famous. Starting with Chen Ziang's grandfather? Country people are like birds from Phoenix. ? By the time his father Chen arrived, his fame was growing day by day. Many neighbors had lawsuits and disputes. They didn't listen to the county magistrate's decision, but went to Chen to seek a ruling.

In other words, Chen Ziang is not even afraid of Wu Shi Group, and its prestige at the local level is extremely high. There is no reason to be afraid of a small county magistrate.

Therefore, some people think that Chen Ziang's second death was framed by the ruler Wu Shi. Wu borrowed Duan Jian, a corrupt official, and killed him.

So, which of the above two views is correct? What is the real cause of Chen Ziang's death?

I think Chen Ziang should be killed by the greedy county magistrate Duan Jian.

Indeed, there are contradictions between Chen Ziang and Wushi authorities. For example, a dispute with Wu Youyi during the war, or a letter against Wu Zetian's political views, and so on.

However, this contradiction is only a disagreement on political views and a debate on military strategy, which does not touch the bottom line of the Wu regime, so that Wu will not be tempted to kill people.

More importantly, Chen Ziang has retired to his hometown. What big waves can a retired mountain forest pick up? Even if Chen Ziang had some words or rhetoric against the Wu Zhou Dynasty when he was shooting at Hong, it would be tantamount to Wu Shi Group overreaching, and Wu Shi could turn a blind eye. And in all historical records, there is no record of Chen Ziang resisting Wu Zetian.

As a local strongman, Duan Jian has been bullying in the local area for many years, and he has long been unaccustomed to the Chen family who won the hearts of people in Shehong. Because Chen Jia's prestige is too high, it is inevitable that he will have conflicts with the local government and even surpass him as a county magistrate. This is unbearable for Duan Jian.

Moreover, Duan Jian is really a shameless villain. In order to please Lai Junchen, he openly gave his wife and concubine to the present cruel officials. What can such a shameless person do?