In the ancient feudal society of China, the emperor was the son of heaven, and consorts and consorts were relatives and supporters of the royal family, which had important political status and influence.
A consort can usually establish a relationship with the royal family through marriage and other means, so it is also regarded as a part of the royal family. In history, when emperors were young, consorts were often in power, and even usurpers, such as Wang Mang at the end of the Western Han Dynasty and Emperor Wendi of Sui Dynasty established the Sui Dynasty.
In the history of China, consorts once held a high political position, especially in the prosperous times such as Tang and Song Dynasties, consorts became an important force in political struggle. Because of the great power of consorts, they sometimes have misconduct, which has caused many political events and social unrest in history.
Reasons for the emergence of consortium exclusive rights
1, imperial succession system. Generally speaking, the change of imperial power is inherited by the eldest son, no matter how big or small, as long as there is one, it often causes the emperor to be unable to be the director when he ascended the throne. At this time, his mother is required to stand up, and the power that the mother can rely on is naturally her own family, which makes it possible for her consorts to enter the power class.
2. The traditional Confucian thought of benevolence and filial piety. Although there were three cardinal principles and five permanent members in ancient China, women were required to marry with their husbands and their husbands died with their children, but filial piety also required sons to obey their mothers. In this way, the emperor, as a model of the whole people, naturally dare not cross it, so many times, he will follow his mother's decision and let his consorts enter the power class.
3. The harem fights for power. There is only one emperor and only one queen. In order to consolidate your position, and then by going up one flight of stairs, you are bound to blow the pillow breeze in the harem and strengthen your assistance by various means. Of all the help, only the mother's family is natural and inevitable. In this way, it is inevitable that the harem will help the consorts seize power and consolidate the harem.