恒财网配资汤和63岁时主动辞官，朱元璋问他有何要求，汤和：100个美女_evils_Tang_Zhu

People often say, “Of all evils, lust is the worst; of all virtues, filial piety comes first,” highlighting that lust is the root of all wickedness and frequently brings unexpected disasters upon people. However, few realize that in ancient China, there was a founding general who managed to survive by openly requesting beautiful women from the emperor and leading a life of indulgence.

This general was none other than Tang He, the Duke of Xingguo, one of the founding heroes of the Ming dynasty. At the age of 63, Tang He voluntarily resigned from his official position. When Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor, asked if he had any requests, Tang He boldly asked for 100 beautiful women.

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Tang He was originally a fellow townsman and close friend of Zhu Yuanzhang, as well as one of his greatest supporters. Had Tang He not invited Zhu Yuanzhang to join the Red Turban Army where he served, Zhu Yuanzhang might have remained a monk at the Huangjue Temple his entire life, never rising to power.

No matter how capable Zhu Yuanzhang was, without Tang He’s help, he would never have become emperor. As Zhu’s status rose within the Red Turban Army, Tang He remained by his side, winning many notable military victories for him.

Tang He was known for his calm temperament and cautious approach to affairs, but he had a fatal flaw—he loved to drink heavily, and when drunk, he often spoke recklessly.

Despite being a loyal friend and instrumental supporter of Zhu Yuanzhang’s rise to power, Tang He’s one drunken slip caused Zhu Yuanzhang to develop resentment against him. While stationed in Changzhou, Tang He once requested orders from the emperor but was dissatisfied with the response. Afterward, while drunk, he complained, “I guard this city like sitting on a roof ridge; if I look left, it’s left, if I look right, it’s right.”

Unbeknownst to him, these words reached Zhu Yuanzhang, who then harbored grudges against Tang He. After the consolidation of the Central Plains, when Zhu Yuanzhang was bestowing noble titles upon his meritorious generals, Tang He was repeatedly denied the rank of duke and was instead reproached by the emperor.

Only then did Tang He realize why Zhu Yuanzhang had turned against him. Knowing he had caused this rift by his careless words, he repeatedly apologized in person and adopted a more low-key demeanor.

At that time, Tang He witnessed Zhu Yuanzhang ruthlessly purge many generals, including Lan Yu, Fu Youde, Li Shanchang, and Feng Sheng. Although some of these men’s arrogance justified their fates, Tang He fully understood the peril of “serving a tiger,” meaning that standing near such a suspicious ruler was dangerous.

Moreover, Tang He knew Zhu Yuanzhang harbored deep distrust toward his military commanders and planned to strip them of power once the Ming dynasty was stable. To ease Zhu’s suspicion, Tang He decided to proactively surrender his military command.

By then, Tang He was already 63 years old, so he cited his advanced age and frailty as reasons and formally asked the court for permission to retire and return home. His voluntary offer surprised Zhu Yuanzhang, since most generals dreaded relinquishing their command.

Nevertheless, Zhu Yuanzhang was secretly pleased by Tang He’s gesture. Calmly, he asked, “Since you wish to retire and return home, I will not stop you. As a founding hero of our great Ming dynasty, now that you shall return in honor, what reward would you like from me?”

Unexpectedly, Tang He responded without hesitation, “I ask for nothing else, Your Majesty, only that you grant me 100 beautiful women.”

The court was stunned by Tang He’s audacity. Everyone knew that Zhu Yuanzhang detested corruption and immoral behavior, punishing countless corrupt officials severely. For Tang He to openly request women from the emperor in court seemed reckless to the point of inviting death.

Yet, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily and said, “You have fought bravely for our country all your life and earned great merits. This request is but human nature. Granted.”

Thus, Zhu Yuanzhang not only bestowed 100 women upon Tang He but also awarded him 300 taels of gold, 2,000 taels of silver, and 3,000 pieces of precious currency. He further ordered the construction of a grand residence in Tang He’s hometown of Fengyang for him to enjoy his retirement.

Many officials were perplexed by this. Little did they know, this was Tang He’s clever strategy. Having dealt with Zhu Yuanzhang for decades, Tang He knew the emperor’s deep paranoia and fear of rebellion from founding generals.

By voluntarily surrendering his military power and openly requesting so many women, Tang He signaled to Zhu Yuanzhang that he was indulging in pleasures and no longer a political threat. How could the emperor be anything but pleased?

Thanks to this, Tang He lived out his later years in peace and died a natural death. This episode perhaps exemplifies a different kind of “laying low to survive” — a subtle, ingenious way to navigate the dangerous politics of the founding Ming court.

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