Speaking of tyrants and foolish kings, it is actually quite interesting. Most people think that these two kinds of kings should be the same. I thought so too at first, but after research, you will find that they are not actually the same. Like this, because there is actually a very big difference between a tyrant and a coward, so what are their specific differences? Follow me to analyze and reveal the secrets below. Interested netizens must not miss it! < /p>

In fact, if you open the "Modern Chinese Dictionary", you can see that the interpretation of a fatuous king is a fatuous monarch, and the interpretation of a tyrant is a tyrannical monarch. Although it is simple, it accurately summarizes the difference between a foolish king and a tyrant. So, further speaking, what is the difference between a foolish king and a tyrant?

1. The so-called "faint king"

"Faint" means being ignorant of the truth, and being dull and foolish are the consequences of being ignorant of the truth. Foolish kings are a group of people who may have low IQ, low EQ, or both low EQ and IQ, either due to their nature or their upbringing environment. The representative in this regard is Sima Zhong, Emperor Hui of Jin Dynasty. He was the second son of Sima Yan, Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty. Since his brother died young, he became the de facto eldest son of Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty. His characteristic is that he is naturally dull and stupid. When the minister reported to him that the people were seriously hungry and unable to eat, he left a famous saying: "Why not eat minced meat?"

Moreover, due to their limited ability to govern the country, they are generally not keen on governing the country to "expose their shortcomings". Most of them particularly trust some eunuchs or ministers around them and rely on them to handle political affairs. He hides elsewhere to enjoy himself and ignore political affairs. A typical representative in this regard is Chen Shubao, the Empress of Chen who lived a luxurious life, carried out large-scale construction projects, and ignored the government affairs and feasted with his concubines day and night.

In addition, due to their stupidity and incompetence, most of the emperors fell from the sky. They were neither entrepreneurial masters nor did they have the courage and courage to fight for it themselves.

2. Tyrant

The so-called "violence" represents viciousness and bullying. Tyranny and cruelty are all extended meanings of violence. The violence of a tyrant generally has little to do with ability, but rather with major flaws in his character. This leads them to abuse their power and be mean and unkind. Moreover, some typical tyrants in Chinese history may have been very capable monarchs.

For example, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty made great contributions to pacifying the south of the Yangtze River in the battle to destroy Chen. He also deliberately planned to defeat the former crown prince Yang Yong in the battle for the right to inherit the throne. After succeeding to the throne, he built the Eastern Capital and built the The Beijing-Hangzhou Canal connected the north and the south, the Tuyuhun was conquered and so on. However, because of his violent personality, harsh attitude toward subordinates, and eagerness for success, he eventually led to the destruction of the country.

3. Both stupid and tyrannical

Of course, under certain circumstances, stupid kings and tyrants are the same. Some monarchs often have low abilities, indulge in pleasure, and are afraid that their throne will be unstable. They often want to treat others harshly by "establishing authority".

The representative in this regard may be Hu Hai, the second emperor of Qin Dynasty. Relying on opportunities and the unremitting efforts of his master Zhao Gao, he finally ascended to the throne. His ideal is to enjoy as much as he can in a life that is fleeting. However, he was worried that he would not be able to intimidate the ministers and other descendants of Qin Shihuang because of his lack of ability. He used Zhao Gaozhan to punish him, even forcing all the other living heirs of Qin Shihuang to death. He was ignorant of Zhao Gao's accusations, and in the end it was hard to say that he understood clearly until he died.

In short, it is difficult to say that both foolish kings and tyrants are good rulers. The foolish king may have some benevolent qualities, and the tyrant seems to have many capable people, but being ignorant and incompetent does not make him a good ruler. The rule will unfold smoothly, but conflicts will accumulate quickly or slowly. Ultimately, it brings irreparable consequences to the countries they rule.

Reference materials

1. Lu Simian: "General History of China", Shanghai: Shanghai Ancient Books Publishing House, 2009.