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Text: Yanyan
Edited by Yeon-yeon
preface
In the era of heroes in the Three Kingdoms, the generals became famous all over the world for their outstanding military exploits and bravery.
However, there are several fierce generals who always keep their distance, and would rather fight for their lives than follow him. Each of them had their own unique experiences and reasons, one had defeated Sun Quan on the battlefield, and the other had successfully subdued Guan Yu.
Why did they so resolutely refuse to serve Liu Bei? What are the stories and emotions behind their choices? Who are these brave warriors?
"Benevolence" becomes a burden
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil. Heroes and heroes have risen one after another, each with great ambitions. In this era of fierce competition, Liu Bei was known for his benevolence and virtue, and recruited a large number of like-minded people.
However, among the generals who defected to him, there were also many who chose another path. They would rather saddle up for others than follow the leader known as "Renjun".
Among these generals, there are fierce generals from Xiliang, Yizhou and other places, as well as friends who made friends with Liu Bei in his early years. Each of them had different experiences, but they had the same goal, and in the end, none of them chose to follow Liu Bei.
Behind this phenomenon, there are not only the influence of the current situation, but also personal considerations. In that era of uncertainty, everyone was looking for the most suitable way to survive. And Liu Bei's "benevolence" has become a burden and a shackle in the eyes of some people.
Zhang Lu: The first to prepare for anti-defense
As early as the beginning of Liu Bei's entry into Shu, Zhang Lu, the general of Hanzhong, had already seen through his ambitions. In the face of Liu Bei's hypocrisy, Zhang Luyi said solemnly: "I'd rather be a slave of Wei than a guest for Liu Bei!" Subsequently, he resolutely led all the soldiers and civilians, money and food to Cao Cao. This move not only caught Liu Bei by surprise, but also laid the groundwork for the "counter-preparation" of more generals in the future.
Zhang Lu's decision was not impulsive. He knew very well that Liu Bei's real purpose in entering Shu was to occupy this rich land. Liu Bei ostensibly wanted to help Liu Zhang defend against foreign enemies, but in fact he was secretly plotting, and successively booby-trapped Liu Zhang's generals Yang Huai and Gao Pei in preparation for the capture of Shu in the future.
Zhang Lu hated what Liu Bei had done, and he understood that it was better to fight back than to steal his life. And defecting to Cao Cao was his wisest choice at that time.
Zhang Lu's move caused a great sensation at the time. For a while, there was a lot of discussion between the government and the opposition, and they were all speculating about the motives of this Hanzhong general. Some people think that he is trying to protect himself, and some people think that he is trying to demonstrate to Liu Bei.
But no matter what, Zhang Lu's rebellion has left a shadow in Liu Bei's heart. He began to realize that "benevolence" alone was not enough to convince the public, and that more political means and military strength were needed.
Zhang Ren: Swear to fight Liu Bei to the death
With the continuous expansion of Liu Bei's power, Zhang Ren, another general in Shuzhong, also faced a choice. He watched Liu Bei trap Yang Huai, Gao Pei and other Liu Zhang's generals one after another, and his disappointment in his heart for this "benevolent monarch" increased day by day.
In the Battle of Fucheng, Zhang Ren stepped forward and fought dozens of rounds with Wei Yan, Zhang Fei and other Shu army generals. Even if he was finally captured, he would rather die than bow to Liu Bei, and Liu Bei had to sigh and kill him.
Zhang Ren's tragic ending once again confirmed that Liu Bei is not perfect. Although he is benevolent and righteous on the surface, he will also show a ruthless side in the face of interests.
As Liu Zhang's loyal minister, Zhang Ren deserves more respect and courtesy. But Liu Bei ignored his wishes and forcibly surrendered, and finally forced Zhang Ren to die. This scene not only makes people feel sorry, but also makes people question Liu Bei's personality.
Zhang Ren's death did not make Liu Bei realize his mistake. On the contrary, he seems to have strengthened his determination to conquer Shu. In the following battle, Liu Bei intensified his efforts and adopted tougher measures.
He no longer cares about the so-called "benevolence", but unscrupulously expands his sphere of influence. Although this approach has achieved results in the short term, it has buried more hidden dangers.
Sentiment and ideal choice
As early as the beginning of Liu Bei's business, there were two friends who had a close relationship with him - Zhao and Tian Yu. They had the opportunity to join hands with Liu Bei in the world, but they chose another path. He defected to Cao Cao, served as the protector of the army and other important positions in Cao Wei, and guarded the northern frontier.
And Tian Yu not only attached himself to Cao Cao, but also strongly persuaded the old friend Xian Yu to abandon Cao Bei. In Tian Yu's view, only Cao Cao can dominate the world, and Liu Bei is just a "mediocre talent".
The choice of recruiting and Tian Yu seems unexpected, but it is actually reasonable. Although they had a deep friendship with Liu Bei, they still chose the more powerful and promising Cao Cao in the face of major rights and wrongs.
Of course, there is a selfish factor in this, but it is more based on the judgment of the current situation. In that era of heroes, only strength can decide everything. And Cao Cao was undoubtedly one of the most powerful leaders at that time, and only by following him could he have a broader stage and better prospects.
It is worth mentioning that after recruiting and Tian Yu defected to Cao Cao, he did not completely break with Liu Bei. On the contrary, they also said good things for Liu Bei on many occasions, hoping that the two could reconcile.
This practice not only reflects their friendship with old friends, but also reflects their judgment of the situation. They understood that maneuvering between Cao Cao and Liu Bei was the wisest choice. This kind of diplomacy also made their position in Cao Wei more stable.
Pound: Angry at the untrustworthy thief
It is said that Guan Yu's soldiers were in Xiangfan, and Cao Cao ordered Xiliang to go to help Pang De. Pang De fought with Guan Yu several times, and even shot Guan Yu and almost turned the tide of the battle. It's a pity that the commander Yu is afraid of the war, which caused Guan Yu to retreat.
Later, due to the surrender of Yu Ban, Pang De fell into the hands of Guan Yu. Even in the face of the fate of the prisoners of war, Pang De still did not change his true colors, angrily reprimanding Liu Bei as a "thief without faith", and would rather die than surrender. How many soldiers' hearts did his words speak?
Pound's encounter once again exposed the limitations of Liu Bei's "benevolence". On the battlefield, although Liu Bei was led by Guan Yu, he was unable to restrain the behavior of this fierce general. Guan Yu captured Yu Ban, who surrendered, and forced Pang De to submit, which completely deviated from the original intention of "benevolence".
And Pang De's angry rebuke tore Liu Bei's hypocrisy to shreds. At that moment, everyone saw clearly how pale the so-called "benevolence" was in the face of interests and power.
Pang De's death was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Liu Bei. He lost a talent that could have been used for himself, and even more so his prestige in the army.
Since then, Liu Bei has become increasingly suspicious and has doubts about the loyalty of his subordinates. He began to rely more on his cronies and alienate himself from powerful generals. This practice, although it temporarily stabilized his position, buried a greater hidden danger.
Clerk: Empty City Retired Sun Quan
After Liu Biao's death, the situation in Jingzhou changed greatly. Wen Ping did not follow Liu Bei, but took refuge in Cao Cao, who came to attack Jingzhou. With his wisdom and bravery, Wenpin was soon appreciated by Cao Cao and was appointed as the Taishou of Jiangxia.
In the twenty-ninth year of Jian'an, Sun Quan led an army of 50,000 to attack Jiangxia, and Wen Ping confused Sun Quan with an empty city plan, and launched an attack by surprise, and finally forced Sun Quan to retreat. If Wen Ping Ken was used by Liu Bei, the history of Jingzhou might be rewritten.
The story of Wenpin once again proves that a person's talents and ambitions are not limited to one camp. Although he played for Liu Biao at first, at the critical moment, he decisively chose Cao Cao.
This decision not only changed his personal fate, but also affected the direction of Jingzhou. If Wen Ping followed Liu Bei, perhaps Liu Bei could better hold Jingzhou and then contend with Cao Cao. But history has no ifs, and Wen Ping's choice doomed Liu Bei to failure in Jingzhou.
The achievements of Wenpin also reflect Cao Cao's ability to use people. He is eclectic in reducing talents, as long as he is a capable person, he is willing to reuse. In contrast, although Liu Bei also loves and cherishes talents, it is difficult to tolerate the objections of his subordinates.
He hoped that everyone would be obedient and obedient to him. This expectation is obviously far from reality. In that era of heroes, everyone had their own ideas and pursuits, and it was impossible to completely surrender to one leader.
epilogue
Through the analysis of Zhang Lu, Zhang Ren, Zhaozhao, Tian Yu, Pang De, Wen Ping and others, we see a Liu Bei that is different from the traditional impression.
In the eyes of those generals who resisted Liu Bei, this "benevolent monarch" also had his calculating side. It is precisely these contradictions that constitute the intricate historical picture of the Three Kingdoms period.
The heroes made choices in the troubled times, struggled between love and ideals, and finally composed a heart-wrenching tragedy. #长文创作激励计划#
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