For example, Emperor Taizong, the first emperor in the history of Xuanwumen Revolution, killed his brother and left countless nephews with him.
So is this really the case, or is there a special case?
In fact, there are some special cases, which are the stories of Sima Yi's two good sons, Sima Shi and Si Mazhao.
On the way to power, the two men almost became brothers, friends and brothers, never blushing or fighting for power. Sima Shi even established a "brotherhood" before his death, which undoubtedly envied countless latecomers.
But Lowell famously said that people at the peak of power no longer look up, but look around.
For those who are at the top of power, the people around them are the biggest threat, not to mention the people around them are not sons but brothers, which is even more terrible.
Based on this, it is even more commendable that Sima Shi and Si Mazhao can keep fighting and even turn against each other.
And what is the root of all this? In fact, as early as when Sima Yi was alive, the answer was already given.
This answer is not much, just five words: this son can also.
Sima Yi said that the background of these five words was before the Gaopingling coup that decided Sima Yi's family.
At that time, in addition to Sima Yi, the old fox, the leader of the coup was the eldest brother Sima Shi. As for Si Mazhao, he didn't know it at that time.
Then, why did Sima Yi and Sima Shi cheat Si Mazhao on important family decisions? The reason behind this is their extreme fear.
First of all: Compared with Sima Shi, Si Mazhao is not calm enough to take on a big responsibility.
This is also reflected in Si Mazhao's performance after Sima Yi and Si Mazhao plotted a coup.
After arranging everything that night, Sima Yi, the strategist, fell asleep peacefully, and Si Mazhao was the only one who couldn't sleep.
Secondly: Sima Yi is very reassured about his eldest son.
In his view, his eldest son is exactly the same as himself, regardless of his ability, political wisdom, emotional intelligence and even decisive battle. Not only that, but Sima Yi's rebellion strength depends on Sima Shi. That's 3,000 dead people secretly trained by Sima Shi.
Without them, Sima Yi's rebellion could not have succeeded.
Finally, Sima Yi saw the quality of his world in Sima Shi's planning.
Also at the critical moment of the rebellion, on the morning of the coup, Sima Yi got up and prepared to leave. I saw a spectacular scene as soon as I went out.
At the morning meeting, the soldiers were Sima Men, calm inside and outside, and well arranged.
This scene is the shock of Sima Yin Shi's resurrection of three thousand dead people to Sima Yi. Behind this shock is the extreme affirmation of Sima Shi.
I believe he can unite people, and he has a far-reaching plan. Finally, Sima Yi sighed: So can this son.
And this "son can also" is the key that Sima Shi must inherit Sima Yi's mantle, and it is also the key that Si Mazhao and Sima Shi never turned against each other.
As for why it is the key, the answer is obvious. At that moment, Sima Shi, inheriting the wealth of Sima family, has surpassed Sima Yi and become the real helmsman of the family. As a helmsman, his mind is not about personal honor or disgrace, but about family survival.
The survival of this family is his first consideration. At that moment, his family was full of momentum.
Master, master, when you think about the problem, you should not start from yourself, but from another angle. This angle has made him understand that my brother is not an enemy, but a helper.
Because of this, later Sima Shi supported Si Mazhao step by step.
Not long after Gao Ping Ling's coup, Sima Yi, an old fox, died of illness. Naturally, Sima Shi became the successor.
According to ordinary people, when the power is at its peak, they will try their best to eliminate all hidden dangers, but Sima Shi did not do so.
The reason is also very simple. At that time, although the family was dominant, it did not dominate the world.
The Sima family can become the minister of Wei, but it is only the Regent as the spokesman of the family war. Behind this regent, there are numerous calculations and family interests of all parties, but they are always spokesmen of family consortia, not national leaders.
As far as real power is concerned, their position is not stable! In fact, the imperial clan with Cao Wei's influence still has the idea of regaining power.
There are countless other aristocratic families in China who are very concerned about supreme power.
Now, there are two empires, Wu and Shu, which are still alive and well.
Under such circumstances, stabilizing the situation and further expanding the family's right to speak are the primary tasks. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, the seemingly brilliant family will be destroyed by one hand.
If so, it will be cheaper for outsiders.
Therefore, Sima Shi took good care of his younger brother and entrusted him with an important task, and trained him as a successor at any time.
Because when my brother's Sima knows, the overall situation is the most important.
In order to continue the family, he brazenly raised his butcher's knife, killed the rebels, abolished Cao Fang's throne, and made Cao Mao, an aristocratic township official, emperor after Jia Ping secretly murdered himself with Cao Fang and Li Feng in 254.
Later, regardless of his illness, he personally led the army to quell the rebellion between Wu and Wen Qin.
When Sima Shi went to war, in order to stabilize the rear, it was not his son who chose to stay in Luoyang, but Si Mazhao who led the promotion and gained the relieving power.
After putting down the rebellion, Sima Shi was shocked by the surprise attack, and he still remembered the safety of his family after his illness worsened.
When he was seriously ill, he was ordered to further promote his younger brother to general Wei, so that his younger brother had the confidence and strength to take over step by step.
As for Sima Shi's son, he didn't think about it when he was here.
This is also a follow-up. After the death of Sima Shi, Si Mazhao succeeded by force.
Sima Shi was undoubtedly the best patriarch of this family at that time.
Therefore, only when Si Mazhao faced the death of Sima Shi did he cry bitterly.
This is not a show, but I am afraid that he can't bear the heavy responsibility.
Only when a brother like a mountain is in front can Si Mazhao be stable. Numerous rebellions and assassinations have made the two brothers tremble all the time.
Even if there is the idea of fighting with each other, the bureau will not allow it at the moment, not to mention his brother, who is really nice.
Crying is not a show, but a show of true feelings.
After reading all this, let's review Sima Yi's evaluation of Sima Shi: How can this son?
I understand why these two brothers can really become "brothers, friends, brothers" and "brothers and sisters", because apart from their really good relationship, they are also comrades in arms defending family interests.
If they are likely to turn against each other, it is after Sima Jia's position is stable and the overall situation has been decided.
Because these two men are vicious figures in history, if Sima Shi lives long enough, things may not be possible.
After reading Sima Yi's two sons, look at the descendants of other three great powers.
I can't help sighing that people are more popular than others.
Liu Bei's son is not bad, but Sun Quan's son is not so good. People like Yuan Tan and Yuan Shao's son are not worth mentioning.
These two men undoubtedly inherited Sima Yi's mantle and had long-term vision and strategic determination.
The only pity is that the offspring, like genetic mutation, have mental retardation, and this mental retardation has become the emperor.