During the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Wei's eight hussar generals were all high-profile heroes. According to the records of the Book of the Later Han Dynasty and the Records of the Hundred Officials, the hussar generals ranked second among the generals, the chariot generals, and the Wei generals, and their responsibilities included the Dianjing division guards and the Siyitun police. Let's take stock of these eight hussar generals, apart from Sima Yi, who else do you know?
1. Cao Hong: The glorious moment of the famous generals of the clan.
Cao Hong, the word is cheap, and he is a native of Peiguo County. As Cao Cao's younger brother, he was an outstanding general in the Cao Wei clan. As early as the early years of Emperor Wen of Wei, Cao Hong served as a hussar general, becoming the first hussar general in the history of Wei. What is remarkable is that Cao Hong was honored to this position twice, the second time was during the reign of Emperor Taihe of Wei Ming. However, in the sixth year of Taihe (232), Cao Hong died young, ending his illustrious career in Wei.
2. The Ministers of Strategy: The Rise of Sima Yi.
Sima Yi, whose name is Zhongda, was a native of Wen County, Hanoi County, and was a powerful minister in the Cao Wei period and the founder of the Western Jin Dynasty. His outstanding political achievements were appreciated by Cao Pi, and he was promoted to hussar general in the seventh year of the Huang dynasty (226). Sima Yi took over as general in the fourth year of Taihe (230), laying the foundation for his future usurpation of power in Cao Wei. His rise marked a shift in the power of the hussar general and ushered in the reign of the Sima family.
3. Civilian generals: Zhao Yan's officialdom career.
Zhao Yan, the word Boran, Yingchuan Yang Zhai people, one of the "four famous men" in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Cao Rong of Wei Ming, Zhao Yan successively held important positions such as Dasi Nong, Hussar General, and Dasikong, and became the Hussar General after Sima Yi. Although he was mainly a civil servant, he did not achieve particularly outstanding results in diplomatic warfare.
Fourth, Liu Fang: The short-lived glory of the hussar general.
Liu Fang, a native of Fangcheng in Zhuo County, was a descendant of Liu Rong, the minister of Cao Wei. In the first five years (245), Liu Fang served as a hussar general, but died in the second year of Jiaping (250), and was called the Marquis. Although his career as a hussar general was short, he made certain military achievements for Cao Wei.
5. The farewell of the old minister: Sun Zi's life.
Sun Zi, a native of Zhongdu County, Taiyuan County, was an important courtier of Cao Wei. In the second year of Jiaping (250), Sun Zi was canonized as a hussar general. However, just a year later, Sun Zi died, leaving him with the life of Cao Wei.
6. The founder of the Jin Dynasty: Wang Chang's glorious journey.
Wang Chang, a native of Jinyang County, Taiyuan County, is the right-hand man of the Sima Yi family. In the second year of Zhengyuan (255), Wang Chang became a hussar general for his meritorious service in quelling the three rebellions of Huainan, marking the promotion of his status in the later period of Cao Wei. However, in the fourth year of Manna (259), Wang Chang died of illness, ending his glorious journey.
7. Meritorious Exploits of the Jin Dynasty: A New Chapter of Sima Wang.
Sima Wang, a native of Wen County, Hanoi County, was an important minister of the Western Jin Dynasty clan and the adopted heir of Sima Lang. In the first year of Xianxi (264), Sima Wang became a hussar general and made meritorious contributions to the foundation of the Jin Dynasty. In the early days of the Western Jin Dynasty, he led the Chinese army to resist the attacks of Wu many times, and finally became the official of the Great Sima.
8. The final glory: Shibao's military resourcefulness.
Shi Bao, a native of Nanpi in Bohai, became the last hussar general of Cao Wei in the second year of Xianxi (265). After the establishment of the Western Jin Dynasty, Shi Bao successively served as the Great Sima, Shizhong, Situ and other official positions, and was named the Duke of Leling County. During the Jin Dynasty, he was known for his outstanding military wisdom and political achievements, and became the last legend among the eight hussar generals of Cao Wei.
Through the lives of these eight hussar generals, we have a deeper understanding of the political situation and the glorious life of the heroic generals during the Cao Wei period. Their deeds are not only witnesses of history, but also treasures of ancient Chinese military culture.
The heroic deeds of the eight hussar generals of Cao Wei constitute a splendid picture in the history of the Three Kingdoms. This article provides a vivid picture of each general, showing their outstanding contributions and brilliant achievements during the Cao Wei period. From Cao Hong's clan status to Shi Bao's final glory, each general made outstanding contributions to Cao Wei's prosperity and stability at different levels.
First of all, Cao Hong, as the younger brother of Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei, served as a hussar general in the early years of Emperor Wen of Wei in the early years of Huang Dynasty, becoming the first hussar general in the history of Wei. And his two positions also highlight his high status during the Cao Wei period. Although his early death is regrettable, he left an important mark on the construction and maintenance of Cao Wei's military system.
Sima Yi was the most outstanding of the eight generals, and his political achievements were outstanding, not only in military affairs, but also in assisting Cao Pi in meritorious service, and gradually rose to the high position of hussar general. His rise paved the way for the prosperity of the Sima family, and his usurpation of power over Cao Wei laid the foundation for the establishment of the Western Jin Dynasty. Sima Yi's strategy has left a strong mark in Chinese history.
From the perspective of Wenchen generals, Zhao Yan, Liu Fang and others also played an important role in the Cao Wei regime. Although Zhao Yan was biased towards Wenchen, he successively served as the Great Si Nong, the Hussar General, and the Great Sikong, showing his all-round talent in politics and military affairs. And Liu Fang's short but brilliant life, although he did not reign for a long time, left an indelible mark during his tenure as a hussar general, and made contributions to Cao Wei's military career.
Generals such as Sun Zi, Wang Chang, and Sima Wang showed outstanding military talents in their respective periods. Although Sun Zi served as a hussar general for a short time, his importance in the Cao Wei regime cannot be ignored. Wang Chang became a hussar general and Sima Yi's right-hand man for his meritorious service in quelling the three rebellions in Huainan. In the early days of the establishment of the Jin Dynasty, Sima Wang made great contributions to the foundation of the Jin Dynasty as a hussar general.
Finally, Shi Bao, as the last hussar general of Cao Wei, made even more brilliant achievements during the Jin Dynasty. His outstanding performance in official positions such as Da Sima, Shizhong, and Situ became the last legend among the eight hussar generals of Cao Wei and laid a solid foundation for the establishment of the Jin Dynasty.
Overall, Cao Wei's eight hussar generals have left a glorious chapter in Chinese history. Their deeds are not only witnesses of military history, but also outstanding examples of ancient Chinese civilian, military and military generals complementing each other and working together to prosper the country. Through the review of these generals, we have a deeper understanding of the political situation of the Cao Wei period and the glorious lives of the heroes and heroes of that era.
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