In 935, Lv Duan was born in Anci District, Langfang City, Hebei Province.
His family is a government official.
His grandfather, Yan Lu, paid tribute to our envoy in Cangzhou.
His father Qilu is a formal assistant minister of the Ministry of War.
His brother Lv Yuqing is a political official.
Second, being killed.
Yan Lu led the troops to defend Cangzhou, attacked Liu Shouguang, and our time was in Youzhou.
After the city was breached, Liu Shouguang took her to Lv Yan.
Only 15-year-old Lv Qi got away with it.
Qilu suffered this disaster. Instead of feeling sorry for herself or blaming others, she made up her mind to study hard.
Li Congke and Lv Qi live together in an alley. Li Congke appreciates Lv Qi's talent. They often talk all night.
In 934 AD, Li Congke became emperor of the late Tang Dynasty.
Lv Qi became a trusted minister of the son of heaven and held a high position.
Lv Qi's life experience has a great influence on Lv Duan's growth.
In the face of suffering, not timid, not afraid, in the face of difficulties, will eventually reach the peak and become a winner in life.
Third, Lv Yuqing
Lv Ji has two sons-Lv Yuqing and Lv Duan.
Lv Yuqing joined the imperial army very early, first appreciated by Zhou Shizong and Chai Rong, and later accepted by Zhao Kuangyin as his staff.
During his tenure, he participated in the mutiny in Chen Qiao and the establishment of the Great Song Dynasty, and became a close friend of Zhao Kuangyin.
After the establishment of the Song Dynasty, he served as Yin of Kaifeng Prefecture, and Lv Yuqing served as the judge of Kaifeng Prefecture to assist in handling specific affairs.
After the Song Dynasty conquered Shu, Lu Yuqing became a well-known person in Chengdu.
After that, he returned to Kaifeng and was in politics for ten years.
Political participation is equivalent to deputy prime minister.
Fourth, smooth sailing.
Lv Duan is brilliant and studious.
Thanks to the protection of her brother Lv Yuqing, Lv Duan's career was smooth sailing.
At the age of 25, he became an official for the first time and served as a magistrate near Kaifeng.
Work in the county government during the day and go home for dinner at night.
Career and family are not delayed.
The imperial court sent envoys to Liao.
Lv Duan served as the agreement. Because his rank was not enough, the court not only failed to recall him as an envoy, but also temporarily promoted him for the first time, so that he met the conditions for being an envoy.
I have to say that Lu Yuqing has worked really hard for her own progress.
Five, a major turning point
Time came to 976, and Lv Duan, who was 4 1 year old, ushered in a major turning point in his life.
This year, Zhao Guangyi poisoned his younger brother, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, and became emperor, known as Song Taizong in history.
This year, Lv Yuqing passed away, and Lv Duan lost the biggest reliance.
According to the principle of "Golden Chamber Alliance", he appointed his third brother as Kaifeng Fu Yin and trained him as a member of the Great Song Dynasty.
Zhao Guangyi appointed Lv Duan as the judge of Kaifengfu, assisted Zhao Tingmei to handle specific affairs.
With a son, who wants to pass on the throne to his younger brother instead of his son?
For Zhao Guangyi's mind, Prime Minister Zhao Pu can see through it, and Lv Duan, with a confused face, naturally knows it.
But Lv Duan is a man with a bottom line. If he were in his position, he would seek his own government. Do whatever he can to help Zhao Tingmei. After all, no one wants to see the murder of his brother happen again.
Sixth, convince Zhao Tingmei.
In February, 979, Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi made a personal expedition to the Northern Han Dynasty.
Zhao Tingmei, namely Chu Jun, stayed in Kaifeng, acting as emperor and managing the world.
Zhao Tingmei thinks this is a good opportunity for him to monopolize power and exert his fists.
Lv Duan said to Zhao Tingmei, "Your Majesty hanged the people regardless of the danger of hard work. As a close relative of your majesty, you hide behind and enjoy yourself. Your majesty will never trust you. You should follow your majesty's personal expedition to dispel your doubts. "
Zhao Tingmei woke up at once and begged Zhao Guangyi to go out with him.
Zhao Guangyi readily agreed to Zhao Tingmei's request.
Seven, it is rare to be confused
Later, Zhao Guangyi wanted to pass the throne to his son, so he murdered his third brother Zhao Tingmei.
Zhao Tingmei became angry and died of vomiting blood at the age of 38.
All the officials in Zhao Tingmei were killed.
All the officials connected with Zhao Tingmei were exiled.
Kaifeng officials were implicated and all were expelled.
Lv Duan was demoted several times, and then he was demoted to Shangzhou to join the army.
The cruel reality made Lv Duan understand the importance of protecting himself.
It's hard to be confused. If you can't see through it, you can really save your life.
Eight, feel free to comment
Zhao Yuanzuo is the eldest son of Zhao Guangyi and the prince of Zhao Guangyi.
He is highly valued by Zhao Guangyi and has a close relationship with Zhao Tingmei.
Knowing that Zhao Tingmei died of grief, Zhao Yuanzuo was frightened and crazy.
In September 1985, Zhao Guangyi was reduced to the king of Chu, appointed his second son Zhao as Kaifeng Prefecture Yin, and trained Zhao as the king of Chu.
The 50-year-old was once again favored and was appointed as the judge of Kaifeng Prefecture to assist Zhao in handling specific affairs.
Zhao Tingmei's warning made Lv Duan cautious.
When everyone is close to Zhao, keep enough distance from Zhao.
Some people say that Lv Duan is confused, but Lv Duan is judged by others, and tries to avoid getting involved in right and wrong.
Nine, nothing.
In 992 A.D. (165438+ 10), Zhao planned a mutiny to replace it, and when it came to light, he suddenly died at home.
Zhao Guangyi was heartbroken. He couldn't restrain his inner pain and cried.
Zhao Guangyi ordered:
Zhao shall not be buried as a prince;
All the ministers close to Zhao were killed by sticks;
All the officials in Kaifeng were dismissed.
Lv Duan, 57, was implicated again and lost his official position.
From forty-one to fifty-seven, others are pursuing progress. Only Lv Duan remained in the position of judge in Kaifeng, and finally he was dismissed with nothing.
If a person is unlucky, no matter how hard he tries, he seems unable to get rid of it.
Ten, a late bloomer
After a while, Zhao Guangyi thought of Lv Duan again, intending to let him take up a new post, so he summoned Lv Duan.
Lv Duan said, "Your Majesty has twice appointed ministers to deliver judgments to Kaifeng. So, there was an affair first, and then there was Zhao's rebellion. The minister betrayed your majesty's trust and committed a heinous crime. He never dared to ask for a new official position. "
Zhao Guangyi knew Lv Duan's talent, knew that Lv Duan had nothing to do with Zhao Tingmei and Zhao, and remembered that Lu Yuqing had helped himself, so he comforted Lv Duan and said, "I didn't know Ai Qing's grievance until today."
In May of the following year, Zhao Guangyi restored Lv Duan's official position, awarded a bachelor's degree, entered the imperial examination center and participated in government affairs.
At this point, Lv Duan is 58 years old, which can be described as a late bloomer.
Eleven, the only prime minister
Lv Duan was ordered to go to North Korea.
On the way back, there was a sudden strong wind on the sea, which blew the sail away, the mast broke, and the ship spun around and fell into the whirlpool.
Everyone on board was frightened, but Lv Duan sat alone in the cabin, reading happily, and looked the same.
Later, the boat turned a corner, and everyone admired Lv Duan's courage and tolerance.
Zhao Pu, the prime minister, said to Zhao Guangyi: "I have seen all the officials in the Qing Dynasty, only Lv Duan, who is not angry in the face of reprimand;" I am not happy in the face of awards. Don't lose face, this is really the prime minister's temperament. "
Contact for a long time, Zhao Guangyi more and more appreciate Lv Duan, he intends to let Lv Duan as prime minister.
In April, 1995, Zhao Guangyi asked Prime Minister Lv Mengzheng for instructions, hoping to promote Lv Duan as Prime Minister.
Lv Mengzheng replied: "All officials think that Lv Duan is confused."
Zhao Guangyi hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Lv Duan doesn't care about small things, but he doesn't care about big things."
A few days later, Lv Duan was promoted to Prime Minister and Lv Mengzheng was dismissed.
Lv Duan is the only prime minister.
In the same year, Zhao Guangyi's third son, Zhao Heng, was made a prince, which was announced to the world.
Twelve, entrust an orphan to etiquette
Zhao Guangyi knew that his time was running out.
One day, Zhao Guangyi called Prince Zhao Heng and Lv Duan to the bedside.
Putting Prince Zhao Heng's hand in Lv Duan's, he said, "The prince will entrust it to Ai Qing."
In 997, Zhao Guangyi died in Long Live Hall at the age of 59.
Eunuch manager Wang Jien, counsellors and ministers egged on him to depose the prince and make the mad king Chu emperor.
Li Xinyu ordered Wang Jien to discuss with Prime Minister Lv Duan.
Lv Duan pretended to invite Wang Jien to the study to take the imperial edict, but actually locked Wang Jien in the study and ordered strict supervision.
After that, I went to the palace to meet Li Xinyu.
When Li Xinyu said that she wanted to depose the prince and establish Zhao Yuanzuo, Lv Duan shouted angrily, "The prince was established early today. Who dares to have other ideas at this time? "
Li Xinyu's face changed several times, and she was silent.
She didn't expect Lv Duan, who had always been in a fog, to suddenly become so tough and overbearing.
Thirteen. National pillar
So I recruited the minister.
Under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, 62-year-old Prime Minister Lv Duan helped Prince Zhao Heng to the throne step by step.
When Zhao Heng was seated, Lv Duan led his ministers to bow to Zhao Heng and shouted long live.
Zhao Heng was Song Zhenzong, the third emperor of DaSong.
Zhao Heng is very grateful to Lv Duan and often says to people, "I owe it to Lu Qing that I can ascend to the throne smoothly."
At the beginning of the establishment of the new emperor, government affairs were complicated, and Song Zhenzong was handled by Lv Duan, while Lv Duan handled it in an orderly way.
1000 April, Lv Duan died at the age of 66.
Hearing the bad news, Song Zhenzong said sadly in court: "The country has lost its pillar, and we have lost our dependence." With that, he burst into tears.
All civil and military officials shed tears.
Song Zhenzong posthumously awarded Lv Duan as a general and posthumous title as a "positive benefit".
14. Don't be confused by big things.
Throughout Lv Duan's life, he had a smooth sailing in his youth, met with bad luck in his middle age, and became a late bloomer in his later years. He helped Song Zhenzong and Zhao Heng to ascend to the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. He made great contributions, achieved the same achievements as Yi Yin and Duke Zhou, stabilized the country and was respected by the ruling and opposition parties.
Lv Duan has great wisdom and saw through the ruthlessness and cruelty of power very early, so he kept a low profile and was rarely confused. At the critical moment of assisting Song Zhenzong and Zhao Heng to ascend to the throne, he was sharp-edged, decisive and overbearing, and caught his opponent off guard. He succeeded in one fell swoop and made great achievements.
Nan said: "Zhuge was cautious all his life, and he was not confused about big things." This is a famous couplet and a good motto. Lv Duan seemed confused, but he didn't. This is his achievement. When dealing with important affairs, he is never careless when it comes to important keys.