Is Yao Guangxiao good or bad?
Yao Guangxiao's evaluation was complicated, and it was difficult to judge it as good or bad. From Zhu Di's point of view, he could be called the " number one hero of Jingnan." He was well-versed in Confucianism, Taoism, the art of war, and many other knowledge. In the Battle of Jingnan, he was the military advisor who gave Zhu Di advice, commanded the battle, and helped Zhu Di ascend to the throne. After Zhu Di ascended the throne, he was also put in an important position. He was repeatedly promoted and rewarded. He was granted the title of Duke of Rongguo and enjoyed the ancestral temple. He was also ordered to supervise the compilation of the Ming Taizu Record and mobilized everyone to compile the Yongle Grand Ceremony. He had made certain contributions in politics and culture. However, from the perspective of Emperor Jianwen and traditional moral values, he encouraged Zhu Di to seize the throne and provoke the Battle of Jingnan. This action triggered a war, causing countless people to be displaced, casualties, and destroying social stability and peace. Moreover, as a monk, he should have followed the concept of being out of the world, but he actively entered the world to participate in the struggle for political power, which was contrary to the traditional image of monks. Therefore, whether Yao Guangxiao was good or bad depended on the standpoint and values of the judge. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Is Yao Guangxiao a god?
No, it wasn't. Yao Guangxiao was a famous politician, eminent monk, and poet at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. He was also one of the schemers of the Battle of Jingnan. He was born in poverty and became a monk in Miaozhi Temple at the age of 14. He studied Zen from Yuan Zhi of Jingshan Temple and became friends with Xi Yingzhen, a Taoist priest of Lingying Temple. He was proficient in Confucianism, Taoism, and even the art of war. He liked poetry and played an important role in politics and many other aspects in history. He was a real historical figure rather than an immortal. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Yao Guangxiao is a sinner
This statement was somewhat controversial. On the one hand, Yao Guangxiao encouraged Zhu Di, the King of Yan, to seize the throne. This action triggered the Battle of Jingnan, which led to a large-scale war within the Ming Dynasty. Many soldiers died on the battlefield, and the people suffered from displacement due to the war. In the traditional view, such acts of inciting internal strife within the royal family and causing war could be regarded as a crime. On the other hand, Yao Guangxiao was a knowledgeable person, proficient in Confucianism, Taoism, and even the art of war. He was put in an important position after Zhu Di ascended the throne. He accepted the position of Crown Prince's Junior Teacher and tutored Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi and Emperor's eldest grandson Zhu Zhanji. He played a positive role in the stability of the regime and the smooth transition of the throne in the early Ming Dynasty. He was also ordered to supervise the compilation of the Ming Taizu Record and mobilized more than 2,000 people to participate in the compilation of the Yongle Grand Ceremony, which made a significant contribution to the inheritance and development of culture. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
What is the ending of Yao Guangxiao?
Yao Guangxiao died of illness in 1424 (16th year of Yongle). After his death, Zhu Di gave him an extremely high honor and even personally wrote a Divine Dao inscription for him. After Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi succeeded to the throne, Yao Guangxiao entered the Ming Ancestral Temple as a civil official, becoming the first and only person in the Ming Dynasty. However, there were also people who believed that although he was famous after his death, he instigated Zhu Di to launch the Battle of Jingnan, causing the people to suffer and many people to die. He was a sinner in history. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao
Zhu Di (1360 - 1424) was the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang and the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty (reigned 1402 - 1424). Yao Guangxiao (1335 - 1418) was a famous politician, eminent monk and poet at the end of Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of Ming Dynasty. In the 15th year of Hongwu (1382), Zhu Yuanzhang, Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, personally selected Yao Guangxiao to be the abbot of Qingshou Temple in Beiping (now Beijing City) and let him follow Zhu Di, King of Yan. After Emperor Jianwen succeeded to the throne, Yao Guangxiao encouraged Zhu Di to rise up and seize the throne. On the eve of the uprising in June of the first year of Jianwen (1399), Yao Guangxiao captured Zhang Wei, the governor of Peiping, and Xie Gui, the commander of the capital. After that, Zhu Di led his troops to launch the Battle of Jingnan, and Yao Guangxiao commanded the battle as the military adviser. After Zhu Di ascended the throne, he put Yao Guangxiao in an important position and was repeatedly promoted and rewarded. In April of the second year of Yongle (1404), Yao Guangxiao accepted the position of Crown Prince's Junior Teacher and tutored Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi and Emperor's eldest grandson Zhu Zhanji. Later, Yao Guangxiao was ordered to supervise the revision of the Record of Emperor Taizu of Ming Dynasty and mobilized more than 2,000 people to participate in the compilation of Yongle Grand Ceremony. It could be said that they were a pair of monarch and minister who were in the same boat through thick and thin. Yao Guangxiao played an extremely crucial role in Zhu Di's ascension. Whether it was giving advice, such as helping Zhu Di find a reason to raise an army to clear the emperor's side, adjusting the rhythm of the attack, providing victory strategies, or in the governance of the country after Zhu Di ascended the throne, he had an indelible contribution. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao
Zhu Di was the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, Emperor Taizu of Ming Dynasty. He was granted the title of King of Yan and guarded Beiping. Yao Guangxiao was a monk and his Dharma name was Daoyan. Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao had many connections. They had similar experiences and essences. Zhu Di was a man of great talent and great strategy. His literary talent and military strategy far surpassed his brothers, but he was not valued by Zhu Yuanzhang. The throne was passed to Zhu Yunwen, the emperor's grandson. Zhu Di was arranged to guard Beiping to deal with the Mongolians, and he was in a situation where his talent was not recognized. After Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, he carried out the cutting of the vassal state, and Zhu Di faced the crisis of losing Peiping. Yao Guangxiao was also unappreciated. He was proficient in Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. He also knew the Art of Rampage and the Art of Yin and Yang, but he had never had the chance to display his talents. During the reign of Zhu Yuanzhang, he chose to go into hiding because most of his friends ended up in miserable situations after doing things for Zhu Yuanzhang. After that, Yao Guangxiao got to know Zhu Di and became his main advisor. He encouraged Zhu Di to rebel, which was the Battle of Jingnan. Together, they stirred up this storm and stirred up the originally stable imperial court. After the victory in the Battle of Jingnan, Zhu Di ascended the throne and became Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty, with the year title Yongle. Zhu Di treated Yao Guangxiao with the utmost courtesy and granted him the title of Young Master and worshipped him before the emperor. Yao Guangxiao declined many rewards after the victory of the Jingnan Battle. He only wanted to see his friend Wang Bin, who was imprisoned for supporting Emperor Jianwen. This meeting ended with Wang Bin accusing Yao Guangxiao and cutting off contact. In 1424, Zhu Di died of illness on his way back from the Northern Expedition. Yao Guangxiao also spent the last days of his life in loneliness in 1424. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Yao Guangxiao's Disciple
Zheng He was Yao Guangxiao's disciple. Zheng He's surname was Ma. In 1384, after he was assigned to the King Yan's Residence, he met Yao Guangxiao and was taken in as his disciple. Under Yao Guangxiao's guidance, Zheng He learned cultural knowledge and read all kinds of books. His horizons were broadened, which laid a solid foundation for his future trips to the West. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Which temple is Yao Guangxiao in?
When Yao Guangxiao went to Beijing to chant sutras for Empress Ma, the Tanzhe Temple built near the West Mountain was a Buddhist temple. He had a sense of closeness with it, but he did not explicitly say that he was cultivating in this temple. He was also in contact with the Temple of Celebration of Longevity. When Zhu Di learned that he might be dying, he rushed to the Temple of Celebration of Longevity to see him for the last time. He did not say whether he was cultivating here. Therefore, based on the available information, it was impossible to pinpoint the temple where Yao Guangxiao was located. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Yao Guangxiao's Last Request
Yao Guangxiao's final request was to meet his good friend Wang Bin, who was imprisoned for supporting Emperor Jianwen. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Was Yao Guangxiao killed by Sun Ruowei?
No, it wasn't. Although Sun Ruowei had hatred, she had cut the rope because she didn't hear Yao Guangxiao's words when he was hanging the rope. She didn't intend to kill him, even though Yao Guangxiao was the instigator of the Battle of Jingnan. Zhu Zhanji believed that Sun Ruowei killed Yao Guangxiao, but this was not the truth. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Yao Guangxiao's Three Prophecies
Yao Guangxiao's three prophecies were as follows: The first was " Flying dragon in the sky, the Crown Prince died suddenly, and the country fell to His Majesty." It meant that after the death of the Crown Prince, the world would belong to Zhu Di. After the death of Zhu Biao and Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Di had the opportunity to seize the world. The second was " Dragon fights in the wild, blood red, black and yellow, the main brothers fight for the throne, splashing blood in the forbidden ", which referred to the royal brothers fighting for the throne and even casualties. Zhu Di's sons Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui had a fight for the throne, but Zhu Gaochi finally let the brothers live. The third was " White dragon and fish clothing for nine years, the arrogant dragon has regrets, falls to the ground, and splashes blood in the forbidden place, endless vendetta." It meant that the emperor was imprisoned after abdicating for nine years due to a disaster and fell into an endless struggle with others, corresponding to the matter of Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyu. However, whether these three sentences really came from Yao Guangxiao had no way of verifying. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!