There are many people in history who achieved great success at a young age and lived a prosperous life. Here are a few typical representatives:
1. Wei Qing
Wei Qing was born a slave. He was rescued in the third year of Yuan Dynasty (138 BC) and served as Shizhong, Jianzhang Supervisor, and Taizhong Doctor. After nearly ten years of experience as a court official, he was awarded the title of Chariot and Cavalry General in the sixth year of Yuan Guang (129 BC). He made his first expedition to the Dragon City. , began a ten-year military career, reaching the rank of Sima General. He is the representative figure with the lowest origin, the greatest achievements, and the highest official position in history.
In the second year of Yuan Shuo (127 BC), he recaptured Heshuo and was granted the title of Marquis of Changping;
In the fifth year of Yuan Shuo (124 BC), he made a surprise attack on Gaoque and worshiped the general, the third son. Granted the title of Marquis;
In the sixth year of Yuanshuo (123 BC), he went out to Dingxiang to clean up Monan;
In the fourth year of Yuanshou (119 BC), Shanyu was encircled in the battle of Mobei , was granted the title of Grand Sima.
"Historical Records" records that the total number of households in the fiefdoms he received was 16,700, while "Hanshu" recorded 22,000 and 30,000 households.
"Han Guan Yi" records: "When the Han Dynasty was established, a general was appointed as the prime minister." Volume 59 of "Wenwen Tongkao" says: "The general is in charge of the country's affairs internally, and he is dedicated to the use of Yue externally. The power of conquering is far beyond the right of the prime minister." "Military Cihai": "In the Han Dynasty, the general was responsible for recording affairs of the ministers, and he also took charge of the Taige. He was a highly respected minister and the highest military and political leader under the emperor." "The family portrait system in the old Han Dynasty was set by Sima. At that time, those who discussed it thought that the Han army had officials, qianren, and commanders, so they added "da" to call them "big commanders", so they were different from the titles of "big and small commanders". Therefore, the big commander had the power of Taiwei.
Although Wei Qing had outstanding military exploits and had power in both the government and the public, but he never formed any cliques. He was very considerate of his soldiers and shared the joys and sorrows with them, so he had high prestige. In the fifth year of Yuanfeng (106 BC), Wei Qing died of illness, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty commemorated his outstanding military exploits. , Jia Qi was buried in the northeast of Maoling, and his posthumous title was "Lie". p>
2. Sun Quan
Sun Quan, the great emperor of Wu Taizu (182-May 21, 252), named Zhongmou, was born in Fuchun, Wu County (now Fuyang, Zhejiang), and was born in Xiapi (now Fuyang, Zhejiang). Pizhou, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province.
Father Sun Jian and his elder brother Sun Ce established the foundation of Jiangdong in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. In the fifth year of Jian'an (200), Sun Ce was assassinated. , Sun Quan then took charge and became a prince. In the 13th year of Jian'an (208), Sun Quan and Liu Bei defeated Cao Cao's army in Chibi and established the Sun-Liu Alliance. In the 24th year of Jian'an (219), Sun Quan sent Lu Meng to attack Liu Bei. The success of Jingzhou greatly increased its territory. In the first year of Huang Wu (222 years), Sun Quan was named King of Wu by Wei Wen Emperor Cao Pi and established the Kingdom of Wu. In the first year of Huang Long (229 years), Sun Quan officially proclaimed himself emperor. He set up agricultural officials, implemented farming, established counties, and continued to suppress Shanyue, which promoted the economic development of Jiangnan. On this basis, he sent people to the sea many times in the second year of Huanglong (230). Yizhou. In his later years, Sun Quan was inconsistent on the issue of successors, which led to party disputes and instability in the government. He died of illness in the first year of Taiyuan (252). He reigned for 24 years. His posthumous title was Great Emperor, and his temple name was Taizu. Buried in Jiangling. He was the longest-lived ruler in the Three Kingdoms period. Sun Quan was also good at calligraphy. Zhang Huaiguan of the Tang Dynasty ranked his calligraphy as third-class.