Why is Ma Huanghou, deeply loved by Emperor Han Ming, so respected?

In 57 AD, Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty died, and Liu Zhuang, a 30-year-old prince, succeeded Han Ming in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Crown Prince Ma Shi was made a nobleman. Two years later, Ma Guiren became Ma Huanghou.

Ma Huanghou was born in Fufeng Maoling (now Xingping, Shaanxi). Her father Ma Yuan is a great warrior. He was awarded the title of General Fu Bo. He fought in the south and fought in the north with outstanding achievements. Her biological mother Song Yanggu died young, and her stepmother Lin was mentally ill. So she began to do housework at the age of ten, knowing the complexity of the world and the hardships of life.

Ma Shi has four brothers and two sisters. She was often ill when she was a child. The fortune teller calculated her life and sighed. Although this woman has symptoms and is expensive, the symptoms are unspeakable. ? My family didn't believe me, so they found someone else to see her. The conclusion is:? I will bow to this woman! ?

Fortune telling and face reading can only give people a spiritual sustenance and comfort. The situation that Ma Shi faced as a teenager was really frustrating. Ma Yuan died of illness, was framed by his political opponents, was wronged after his death, and could not even be buried in time. Powerful people rise up and attack. Children in Ma Yuan are bullied and live in fear, not knowing what will happen.

General Fu Bo Ma Yuan

This year, the court ordered the selection of concubines for princes and kings. Brother Ma was angry and wrote to Emperor Guangwu, saying:? Ma Yuan has three daughters, the oldest is fifteen, the middle is fourteen and the youngest is thirteen. Instrumental hair, above average.

Liu Xiunian and Li Gong sent people to inspect the three sisters Ma. And the result? The youngest is thirteen? Ma Shi, with outstanding appearance and superior intelligence, was selected.

He was called into the palace to serve Queen Yin, respectful and cautious, dignified and calm. Liu Zhuang, who was named Prince, paid a visit to Empress Yin every day, and he was very appreciative of the horse's character. So, Empress Yin made a decision, and Ma Shi became a crown princess. Liu Zhuang was the emperor and made Ma Shi an aristocrat.

Of course, Emperor Han Ming had other concubines, among whom Jia Ji had given birth to Liu Wei. Emperor Han Ming loved Ma Guiren very much, so he decided to give Wei Liu to her for support. He said to Guiren Ma:? A woman doesn't have to have children by herself, nor does raising someone else's son. ? Guiren Ma remembered the emperor's words and carefully raised Liu Wei as one of his own. Therefore, Ada fell in love with Guiren Ma, and a deep affection was established between mother and son.

Guiren Ma read poetry books since childhood, and was familiar with the stories of ancient emperors' empresses. She knew that the emperor's desire for beauty would never be satisfied, and he should not expect them to have any single-minded love. Therefore, she rebelled against the common fault of concubines vying for favor, often with? Heirs are not wide? Therefore, it is suggested that the emperor dote on other concubines. Her understanding and generosity won the favor of Emperor Han Ming, and other concubines also sincerely expressed their gratitude and admiration for her. Therefore, Ma Guiren is famous for her wide popularity, quiet and wise, and was crowned as the queen of the harem.

Ma Huanghou, who idled around the palace, became more modest and influenced and influenced the emperor with his words and deeds. Emperor Han Ming was narrow-minded, impatient and easy to use punishment, and many people were implicated. Ma Huanghou never directly accused the emperor, but when he was in a good mood, he politely advised him. When it comes to pain, he often burst into tears. Emperor Han Ming realized something. Get up at night and be satisfied with your ideas? . Some important events that are difficult for the imperial court to decide, as long as Emperor Han Ming tells the queen, she can always? Divide the interests, each in his place? . Therefore, Emperor Han Ming decided that it was his luck and blessing to have such a wife.

On one occasion, Emperor Han Ming took his concubine to the art gallery to see the portraits of the ancients. Seeing that Shun Di was surrounded by two concubines, E Huang and Nv Ying, Emperor Han Ming joked on a whim. Shun Di is really lucky. How happy it would be to have beautiful women like E Huang and Nv Ying to accompany you! ? Ma Huanghou just smiled and didn't answer. Then he came to the portrait of Emperor Yao and said? Emperor Yao is really great. No wonder all the officials and people in the past dynasties wanted their emperors to be like Emperor Yao! ?

Emperor Han Ming recognized the implication of the queen's words, flushed and embarrassed. Therefore, Emperor Han Ming respected Ma Huanghou more. The respect of pets is increasing day by day, and it has never decreased? .

In 75 BC, Emperor Han Ming died. Wei succeeded Zhang Zhaodi to the throne, and became the empress dowager, with a more prominent position. Some of Li Lu's followers competed to please, and advocated giving a title to their brothers after Matthew. Matthew resolutely opposed it and hit the nail on the head. Anyone who holds this view is trying to flatter and benefit from it. ? And said:? I am the mother of the world, but I wear coarse clothes and don't want to eat too much. My left and right attendants only wear silk clothes and don't need incense ornaments. I did this to set an example for the Chinese people, and my brother can't enjoy privileges because of me. ?

In the fourth year of the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC) (AD 79), Emperor Gaozu Zhang carried Matthew on his back, and Li, Ma Fang and his uncle were the liehou. Matthew knew his temper and character. Brother Ma refused to accept his words, but Emperor Zhang Han couldn't. He changed his uncle, Marquis Shanhaiguan, without food and drink. Even so, Matthew later disagreed.

Ma Huanghou is also a hermit in life, trying to avoid glitz. She often wears Dalian skirts, which have no embroidered edges. On the first and fifteenth day of each month, all concubines pay tribute to the queen. They secretly laughed when they saw the queen dressed in shabby clothes and hardly wearing jewelry. Ma Huanghou said frankly:? People are divided into three classes, what matters is the heart, not the appearance. All my clothes are made of mixed fabrics. Although this kind of mixed cloth is rough, it is easy to dye and suitable for use! ? Hearing her words, the concubines were surprised and ashamed. Different, this is because people have different temperament and interests. When I was young, I only admired bamboo and silk, and I was desperate for everything. I am old now, but I am still alert day and night. I don't want to live a quiet life, and I don't want to eat enough. I hope it will be like this forever, and I will live up to my late emperor. So I always enlighten my brothers, insist on honesty, close my eyes and don't hold grudges. ?

These heartfelt words deeply shocked the emperor and the Ma brothers. Mario and others were sealed in Shanhaiguan, retired and went home, and honestly became civilians.

After the death of Emperor Hanming, Matthew personally wrote Notes on the Residence of Emperor Hanming, in which the contribution of consorts was intentionally omitted. When Emperor Han Ming was ill, his younger brother Ma Fang waited on him day and night, took good care of him, and took part in medicine and other affairs. But Matthew didn't mention anything in the book. Emperor Zhang Han said:? My uncle served my late emperor for a year. I'm afraid I can't tell you why! ? Matthew said after:? I don't want future generations to know that the first emperor prized his consorts, so I don't write. ? Without knighthood, there is no merit. In feudal times, it was not easy to do this.

In the fourth year of the founding of the People's Republic of China (AD 79), Matthew fell ill and was bedridden. During her illness, she didn't trust wizards and doctors, and it was forbidden to pray for herself and sacrifice to heaven and earth. He died in June at the age of 40. She is a virtuous queen, diligent, open and open-minded, so she is regarded as a model of feudal empresses.