The Three Kingdoms period is known for its heroic, wise and courageous characteristics. The stories of famous generals such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun are still talked about today. However, behind these bright stars, the fate of their offspring varies. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's sons Guan Xing and Zhang Bao bravely killed the enemy on the front line, while Zhao Yun's son Zhao Tong was relatively little known. This difference, especially Liu Bei's special instructions to Zhao Yun before his death, provides us with an in-depth perspective on historical inheritance, personal destiny, and the background of the times.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were the two pillars of Shu Han, and their heroic deeds not only inspired countless soldiers, but also deeply influenced their children. As the eldest son of Guan Yu, Guan Xing fought with his father since he was a child, inherited his father's courage and loyalty, and made great achievements for Shu Han. Zhang Bao is also not far behind, as Zhang Fei's eldest son, he is also a sharp knife on the battlefield, and he has repeatedly performed miraculous feats. The performance of these two people is undoubtedly the best interpretation of the saying "tiger father has no dog".
Compared with Guan Xing and Zhang Bao, Zhao Yun's son Zhao Tong is relatively low-key in historical records. This was not due to Zhao Tong's lack of talent or courage, but was the result of a combination of factors. First of all, Zhao Yun's upbringing environment had a profound impact on Zhao Tong. Zhao Yun was already famous in Zhao Tong's childhood, and such an aura is not only an honor, but also a certain amount of pressure. Zhao Yun may have paid more attention to cultivating Zhao Tong's literary and administrative talents rather than pure martial arts, which affected Zhao Tong's performance on the battlefield to a certain extent.
Secondly, Zhao Tong's personality may be different from his father Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun is known for his wisdom and bravery, while Zhao Tong may be more introverted and humble than good at showing off himself on the battlefield. This personality trait makes his performance on the battlefield less eye-catching than Guan Xing, Zhang Bao and others. At the same time, Zhao Tong may also lack the opportunity to emerge on the battlefield like Guan Xing and Zhang Bao. When he was growing up, there were relatively few wars in the Shu Han country, and he was not provided with enough opportunities to exercise.
Liu Bei's special instructions to Zhao Yun before his death revealed an important reason why Zhao Tong was little known. According to historical records, Liu Bei not only entrusted the national affairs to Zhuge Liang before his death, but also deliberately said to Zhao Yun: "Qing Nianzhen has a good relationship with him in his life, don't bear me." Subsequently, Liu Bei entrusted his son Liu Chan to Zhao Yun, and instructed: "If my son can be supplemented, then he will be supplemented; If you are not talented, you can take it yourself. These words are not only the trust and entrustment of Zhao Yun, but also reveal Liu Bei's special care for Zhao Yun and his heirs.
However, behind these words, there is also a complex emotion that Liu Bei has for Zhao Yun. Liu Bei was well aware of Zhao Yun's loyalty and contribution to Shu Han, but he may also be aware of the military limitations of Zhao Yun and his heirs. Therefore, while Liu Bei entrusted the affairs of the state, he also skillfully avoided imposing too much military responsibility on the Zhao Yun family. This arrangement is not only a kind of protection for Zhao Yun, but also a kind of thoughtful consideration for the future of Shu Han.
Zhao Tong's silence in the historical record may also be related to the absence and dilution of historical documents. In the history books, there are very few records of Zhao Tong, which makes it difficult for later generations to understand him. In contrast, the heroic deeds of Guan Xing, Zhang Bao and others on the battlefield were recorded in detail and widely praised. This difference not only reflects the subjectivity and selectivity of historical records, but also reveals the complexity and diversity of historical inheritance.
However, although Zhao Tong is relatively silent in historical records, as the son of Zhao Yun, he undoubtedly inherited his father's blood and spirit. His silence does not mean incompetence or mediocrity, but may be silently contributing to Shu Han in a more restrained and tenacious way. Although this method of inheritance is not as striking as the heroic killing of the enemy on the battlefield, it is equally worthy of our respect and remembrance.
The fate of the descendants of famous generals such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun is different, which not only reflects the interweaving of various factors such as personal personality, growth environment, and historical background, but also reveals the diversity and complexity of historical inheritance. Zhao Tong's silence is not accidental, but the result of a combination of factors. However, this does not mean that he was not a brave and warlike general or did not contribute to Shu Han. On the contrary, his deeds may have been forgotten by history to some extent, but he is still the son of Zhao Yun, inheriting his father's blood and spirit. In the long course of history, the descendants of each hero are writing their own legendary chapters in their own way.
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