Why did Zhou Yafu, a famous Western Han Dynasty star who put down the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, starve himself after being imprisoned?

Being with a king is like being with a tiger. No one is idle who can always accompany a king. They must be talented and have high emotional intelligence, and it is difficult to get along well in the imperial court without one. Zhou Yafu was taken care of by Emperor Han for his meritorious service in pacifying Xiongnu during the period of Emperor Han. Later, Emperor Han Jing ascended the throne. Because of Zhou Yafu's superb military ability, he successfully helped Emperor Han Jing to quell the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, and his status suddenly rose. But the good times didn't last long, and he ended up in prison.

What happened to Zhou Yafu is related to his style of dealing with people. Leading troops to fight is his strong point, but he has a problem-he likes to contradict his superiors, which is his fatal shortcoming. On several occasions, when Emperor Han Jing wanted to make important decisions, such as abolishing the original prince, he strongly opposed it. It is common for courtiers to be at odds with kings, but Zhou Yafu is arrogant and doesn't know how to persuade him tactfully. Gradually, Han Jing doesn't like Zhou Yafu very much.

Plus Zhou Yafu offended people in the imperial court, and someone took the opportunity to speak ill of Zhou Yafu in Han Jing's ear. As time went on, Han Jing no longer considered Zhou Yafu's contribution and wanted to get rid of him. At a banquet, Emperor Han Jingdi and Zhou Yafu had a quarrel, and their relationship was deadlocked. Later, Zhou Yafu's son prepared funeral supplies for him in advance, including many armor and shields. At that time, someone framed him and said that he was going to rebel. When Emperor Han Jing was angry, he put him in prison.

Zhou Yafu, who was so proud, couldn't stand the blow and began to go on a hunger strike. A few days later, he starved to death. Unfortunately, Zhou Yafu, a big star, was imprisoned and committed suicide by hunger strike.