Speaking of Guan Ping, that is Guan Erye's own son, although he is a righteous son, but the relationship is called an iron. This buddy followed Guan Yu from birth to death, he was loyal, and his ability was also leveraged.
When Guan Ping was the best, he fought in Xiangyang. He slashed Cao Ren's lieutenant Zhai Yuan to the ground with a single sword, and he was on par with Pang De. You know, Pang De is the top general in Cao Cao's army! Guan Ping can tie with him, this strength is already quite good.
Netizen "Sword Qi Like a Rainbow" said: "Guan Ping is really a ruthless character! is not only strong in martial arts, but also in charge at critical moments. When Guan Yu was injured, he went up to command the battle and beat Cao Ren bitterly. This kind of talent who can be literate and martial arts is rare in the Three Kingdoms period. ＂
Guan Ping is not only strong in martial arts, but also has command talents. During Guan Yu's injury, he commanded the army alone and beat Cao Ren to the point where he was powerless, forcing Cao Cao to send Xu Huang to the rescue. This kind of all-round ability is indeed commendable.
Let's talk about Wei Yan, this benevolent brother is also a powerful character. He is strong in martial arts and brave in battle, but his temper is too stubborn, and he always feels that he is better than others.
Wei Yan is most famous for the conflict with Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang made a plan to retreat, but Wei Yan was not convinced, feeling that his plan was better. This kind of character of not obeying commands is a big taboo in the army.
Netizen "Warring States Fengyun" commented: "Wei Yan is indeed capable, but he is too conceited. In the military, obedience to orders is much more important than personal ability. If he can control his temper, he may be able to achieve a greater career. ＂
Wei Yan's problem is that he is too self-righteous. In the military, obedience and teamwork are paramount. Individual heroism can have disastrous consequences.
Assuming that Guan Ping had not died in battle, the situation might have been very different.
First of all, Guan Ping, as Guan Yu's son, must not have a low status in Shu Han. He is not only related by blood, but also has strength and prestige. This kind of comprehensive strength can definitely suppress Wei Yan.
Secondly, Guan Ping's personality is more stable and not as impulsive as Wei Yan. With him, he may be able to persuade Wei Yan to stop him from doing stupid things.
Netizen "Three Kingdoms Fan Brother" analyzed: "If Guan Ping is still here, Wei Yan will definitely not dare to act rashly." Guan Ping not only has his own strength, but also has Liu Bei behind him. No matter how powerful Wei Yan is, it is impossible to confront the entire Shu Han regime, right? ＂
Guan Ping's existence can not only suppress Wei Yan in terms of strength, but more importantly, it can deter him psychologically. No matter how unconvinced Wei Yan was, he had to weigh how many catties and taels he had.
Although we assume here what will happen to Guan Ping alive, history is history after all. Instead of dwelling on the "if", let's learn something from this story.
Competence is important, but loyalty is even more important. The reason why Guan Ping was reused was not only because of his strong ability, but also because he was loyal to Guan Yu.
Obedience to orders is fundamental to the army. Wei Yan's failure was largely due to his lack of obedience to the overall situation.
A good leader must not only be capable, but also prestigious. If Guan Ping were alive, he might become the mainstay of Shu Han, because he had both ability and prestige.
Netizen "History Viewer" concluded: "This assumption makes us rethink the power structure of the Three Kingdoms period. Guan Ping's presence may change many things, but more importantly, it shows us how important loyalty, competence, and prestige can be in turbulent times. ＂
That's right! Historical assumptions are interesting, but more important is what we can learn from them. Whether it is Guan Ping's loyalty or Wei Yan's lesson, they have left us with profound enlightenment.
So, ladies and gentlemen, do you think history would have been different if Guan Ping had lived? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area, let's discuss together!