Why is Emperor Wu of Li Liang so angry? What did Sima Qian say to him?

Sima Qian, Tai Shigong, a great historian, was originally a civil servant who would never offend the emperor, but castrated men's personality and body in the most humiliating way. What crime did Sima Qian commit that made Liang Wudi hate him so much? Will Sima Qian be prejudiced against Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty after accepting castration?

The reason why Sima Qian angered Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty can be summarized as follows: people sit at home and pots come from the sky.

In 99 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was 57 years old. In his later years, he sent Li Guangli as the main general, leading an army of more than 50,000 people, and Li Ling led an infantry of more than 5,000 people to fight against the Huns in two ways. The main force led by Li Guangli did not meet the main force of Xiongnu led by Khan, but Li Ling met Khan with five thousand infantry. In this war, Li Ling used his 5,000 infantry against 80,000 Xiongnu soldiers as the main force of Khan. Although Li Ling won many small victories in the early days, he even doubted whether there was an ambush behind Li Ling, which led him into a trap. Just as Khan was preparing to retreat, a traitor appeared in Li Ling's army. Tell the traitors that there are no reinforcements behind Li Ling Khan, and even ammunition and food are used up. As long as trapped in one place, Li Ling has no chance of winning anyway. Khan followed this advice and finally captured Li Ling. Li Ling felt that she had no face to face the Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty. She was defeated and had to surrender.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who was far away in Chang 'an at that time, got the news and was very angry. He asked the ministers what to do with Li Ling. Everyone thinks that Li Ling's surrender to the Huns has no integrity and is not a good thing. When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked Sima Qian fluently, Sima Qian disagreed with everyone's ideas.

Sima Qian thinks:

First of all, Li Ling accidentally met a huge army of Khan. The strength of the two sides is already very different. It is very rare that he can persist for such a long time and win some victories during this period. Fight a war of attrition with 5000 men and 80000 men, emperor, can you do it?

Second, I have nothing to do with Li Ling, but I can still feel the excellent qualities of Li Ling. He is honest, kind and loyal to his subordinates. How can he say treason is treason? No food, no drink, no sleep. Is it that easy?

Third, how far is Chang 'an from the place where Li Ling and Khan fought? How do you know Li Ling is not faking it? How do you know if he is in trouble? You are sitting on it. You don't have a cellphone. Do you really think you are PHS?

Based on the above reasons, Sima Qian felt that Li Ling's surrender was excusable. Although he did not directly target Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty, he also pointed out from the side that Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty was not good at employing people. The main Li Guangli, is the brother of the brother-in-law of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty. He loves his wife, Li Furen. With fifty thousand troops, Khan didn't meet him. He met several small troops and lost 60% to 70% of them, none left. Li 5,000 people and Khan fought hard for 8 days before being defeated.

Your majesty, look at these people you used.

In the ears of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, no matter how Sima Qian chose words and sentences, even if he didn't mention Li Guangli at all, he could hear naked ridicule.

How dare you laugh at me? I've made people laugh at you all my life.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ordered Sima Qian to be imprisoned. Sima Qian only said a few words, and he was subjected to such a capital punishment, which he never expected, but a word from a gentleman cannot be recalled. Sima Qian was in great pain after being castrated. At the end of the preface to Shi Ji Tai Shi Gong, there is a sentence like this:

Nai sighed and said, "What a sin! It's all Yu's fault, you don't have to ruin it. " -"Historical Records Biography of Tai Shigong"

Important words three times. Sima Qian wrote this sentence twice, "It is my husband's crime", which shows his inner pain. He was speechless and asked heaven, is this my sin? I'm just being fair.

I believe that no one can remain neutral after such great physical and mental destruction. As a bystander, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in historical records still made great contributions.