Wu Zetian let people dig Xu Maogong's grave to vent their anger. Why did she say Xu was cunning when she saw the funerary objects?

Because the funerary objects inside are actually very simple, she can't give Xu Maogong any charges of corruption and bending the law. For her, digging someone else's grave seems more excessive, so she secretly hates calling Xu Maogong cunning.

1, the reputation of Xu Maogong

On the tombstone of Xu Maogong near Xi 'an Zhaoling, Tang Gaozong said of Xu Maogong: "Over the past 40 years, with the passage of time, we can know that he is a loyal and filial person, enthusiastic, upright and consistent. He lived for three dynasties and never experienced it. Since ancient times, there have been few wise officials. " It can be seen from this passage that Tang Gaozong not only highly praised Xu Maogong, but also sincerely admired and respected Xu Maogong.

2. Xu Maogong's talent

Xu Maogong's war achievements are also worthy of such evaluation, and he is also a person worthy of Li Zhi's heartfelt thanks. In many history books, there are some strategists who helped the king, Jiang Ziya and Zhuge Liang. They seem to have great power. They can predict and make strategies, and Xu Maogong is such a person. In terms of romance, he often helps his friends with divination. He gives the impression that he is mysterious and resourceful.

3. On Xu Maogong's politics.

Of course, Xu Maogong is also a cautious person when planning. When Li Shimin began to transform Xuanwu Gate, he knew it was meaningful. Once he is on the wrong team, he faces not only punishment, but also the possibility that his whole family will be robbed. So he chose to retreat. When Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, he still appointed Xu Maogong.

But when Wu Zetian dug up Xu Maogong's grave, what she didn't expect was that Xu Maogong's mausoleum looked solemn and magnificent. In fact, the funerary objects inside are very simple and have no value. She dug more and more disorderly, so she secretly hated Xu Maogong's cunning.