What is the real situation of Gao Zhan and Lu Zhen in history?

Because of the adaptation of film and television dramas, many people have the impression that Gao Zhan is handsome, affectionate and patriotic. However, Gao Zhan in history is not like the interpretation in film and television dramas. Although Gao Zhan has made some political and military achievements, it is undeniable that Gao Zhan is a tyrant.

Gao Zhan's cruelty is not reflected in the way he treats people, but in his brother and the royal family. Having experienced many rebellions, Gao Zhan is no stranger to usurping power. When Wen Xuandi was still in power, Gao Yang, Wen Xuandi imprisoned his brothers Jun Gao and Gao Huan, but Gao Yang originally intended to release them, but Gao Zhan, who was at odds with Jun Gao, proposed not to release the tiger to the mountain. Later, Jun Gao and Gao Huan were killed by Gao Yang. There is another saying that Gao Yan, Gao Zhan's fourth brother, was also poisoned by Gao Zhan.

The most shocking thing about Gao Zhan is that Gao Zhan forced her to rape her sister-in-law, the Queen Li Zue of Gao Yang. Gao Zhan threatened Li Zue with the life of Li Zue's son, forcing Li Zue to yield. Li Zue strangled Gao Zhan after giving birth to her daughter. Gao Zhan was furious, killed Li Zue's son and beat Li Zue black and blue.

Does Gao Zhan have anything to do with Lu Zhen?

In fact, the relationship between Gao Zhan and Lu Zhen is only fictional in film and television dramas, and there is no Lu Zhen in history. The queen is Hu, and she has never married a woman named Lu Zhen. In addition, Gao Zhan in history often indulged in wine, color and music, and was not a dedicated person. Even after abdication, Gao Zhan died of excessive drinking and fine wine.

Lu Zhen, though there is no such person in history, has a historical prototype for the adaptation of characters. This man's name is Lu. She is not the gentle and capable woman in TV series, but a notorious woman, and the demise of Beiqi is directly related to her.

In order to make the plot wonderful and meet the aesthetic needs of the public, the adaptation of many TV plays often beautifies the characters in the play, or strengthens some advantages, weakens the shortcomings of the characters and makes them more prominent. This has also led to the emergence of figures such as Gao Zhan and Lu Zhen, who are quite different from historical records. So when watching TV, don't hold the mentality of watching documentaries and accept the character setting of TV dramas.