Xue, a famous soldier, served his country faithfully. Why did his grandson rebel? Why didn't he surrender and be crowned king?

I believe many people have heard the story of Xue Gang's anti-Tang Dynasty, which was first seen in The Complete Biography of Anti-Tang Romance in Qing Dynasty. In this legendary story, it is the grandson of Xue, a famous movie star in the Tang Dynasty, and the son of He. It is said that Xue Gang played with lanterns on the Lantern Festival and kicked Prince Richie to death. Originally, the emperor intended to punish according to law, instead of adding up all the Xue family members. However, Wu Zetian seized power, beheaded Xue Jiahe and ordered the arrest of Xue Gang who escaped. Later, Xue Gang formed a hero group, rose up against the Wu family, and finally destroyed the Wu family and rehabilitated his family. This is the story of the novel, and I don't exist, and Xue Song, the grandson of his prototype character Xue, didn't go to war to avenge and help the royal family as in the novel, but rebelled for his own benefit. According to historical records, Xue Song and his son lived between Yan and Ji, with great pride and hatred for each other. He became a modest official with the help of the shadow under his door.

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But he is obviously dissatisfied with the status quo. After all, he is "strong, good at riding and shooting, and illiterate." It can be seen from these nine words that he wants to make contributions on the battlefield. But the reality is so cruel. At this time, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was in his twilight years, hanging out with Yang Guifei all day, and Yang was in charge of state affairs. Xue Song is not good at pandering, so he can't be promoted. Just when Xue Song was worried about the hopeless promotion, an "opportunity" appeared in front of him.

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In 755 AD, An Lushan rebelled in Fanyang. Xue Song, who was deeply dissatisfied with the Li and Tang Dynasties for a long time, was suppressed by his family and participated in the rebellion. Because Xue Song fought bravely, he was later promoted to Xiangzhou Secretariat by An Lushan, but he gave up his desire to be a big official. However, shortly after Xue Song was appointed as the secretariat, the Anshi Rebellion took a turn for the worse, Shi Chaoyi was defeated by Tang Jun, and Li and Tang sent Pu Gu Huai En to lead the troops to recover the Heshuo area. Xue Song was shocked to hear the news. In order to save his family, Xue Song chose to surrender to the court.

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However, Pugu Wynn is contradictory. After pacifying Heshuo, he staged an Anshi rebellion that was asked by the court to give him a reward for surrender. On the decree of the imperial court, Xue Song was appointed as the minister of punishments, and Wei Xiang was appointed as a national guest. Xue Song changed from a rebel to a military commander. Xue Song, mindful of the kindness of the imperial court, was cautious in his post and had a good reputation. In the early years of Dali, the court made Xue Song the king of Gaoping County and the right servant of the proofreading minister, and Xue Song proclaimed himself directly, which was more beautiful than his grandfather.

In 772 AD, Xue Song died of illness and was buried in Yuncheng, Shanxi. Xue Song's two sons also served as generals, and his second son, Xue Yan, was in charge of the imperial court. From the example of Xue Song, it is often more beneficial to resist and then be hugged, or to surrender to yourself than to fight hard on the battlefield. No wonder Song Jiang wants to rebel, but his own emperor can't turn to him. Maybe he'll get even with the winery?