In ancient times, why did people often say "companions are like tigers"?
The ancient king had supreme power. The closer he was to the king, the more rights and rewards he got. However, it is common for kings to be moody. If they are not careful, they will be punished, even lose their lives, and even bring trouble to their families. Therefore, in ancient times, both the concubines in the harem and the ministers in the imperial court had to find out the king's mind and be cautious in their words and deeds in order to protect themselves.
In all kinds of court dramas, there are often such scenes. No matter how favored a concubine is, it is very likely that she will never be favored again because of a word or a wrong thing. If it is serious, it will even be turned upside down overnight, which is why there are so many palace fights. The closer you get to the powerful, the closer you get to danger.
In my opinion, it is not easy to be a woman in an ancient harem, and it is even more difficult to be an important official in the former dynasty. It is difficult for these important officials to know what the king thinks, and they live a precarious life every day. In modern times, talented people have many opportunities to show their talents, and they can make great achievements in their own careers. In ancient times, talented people were not so lucky. Many talented ministers who assisted the king did not end well, and the founding generals often did not end well. The reason is that they worked hard for the monarch, although these famous ministers once advised him, fighting and killing, and working hard. Because of this, the monarch is also very afraid and worried about these people. In the end, there are not many people who can preserve their sanity. Sometimes, the monarch will give us great rewards. In fact, it is not clear whether he has killed his heart. It was not easy to accompany the king in ancient times.