Guan Yu, whose name is Changsheng, later changed to Yunchang, is one of the most respected outstanding generals during the Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history. His legendary life, heroic achievements, and loyal and steadfast character have made him a legendary warrior in the annals of history.
Guan Yu fled his hometown due to crimes in his early years and was exiled to Zhuo County, Youzhou. When the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, Liu Bei organized a volunteer army, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei actively participated, traveling around the country together and devoting themselves to the great war to extinguish the Yellow Turban Army. The deep relationship between Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei was vividly displayed even during the war, fully demonstrating the brotherhood of the three.
When Liu Bei served as the minister of the plains, Guan Yu was appointed as the Sima of the other department and became Liu Bei's close deputy. When Liu Bei attended various activities, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stood on the left and right, acting as Liu Bei's personal guards and protecting Liu Bei's safety. In the first year of Xingping, Cao Cao sent troops to attack Xuzhou, Guan Yu and Liu Bei bravely went to the rescue, and finally helped Liu Bei lead Xuzhou Mu, showing his outstanding military talent.
In the third year of Jian'an, Liu Beijun captured Lü Bu**, triggering a war with Lü Bu. In this battle, Guan Yu not only beheaded Yan Liang, but also captured Lu Bu in Xiapi with Cao Cao and captured Xuzhou. However, due to various changes, Guan Yu and Liu Bei were forced to return to Xudu with Cao Cao.
As Liu Bei followed Yuan Shu north, Guan Yu was ordered to intercept Yuan Shu in Xuzhou. In the process, Guan Yu took the opportunity to attack and kill Xuzhou Assassin Shi Che Zhou and acted as the Taishou officer. However, Cao Cao led his army to attack Liu Bei, and Guan Yu confronted Cao Cao's general Pang De, and finally succeeded in defeating Pang De, buying Liu Bei precious time.
In the fifth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao attacked Liu Bei again, but was defeated and retreated under Liu Bei's heroic resistance. At this time, Yuan Shao sent Guo Tu, Chun Yuqiong, and Yan Liang to attack Liu Yanyu Baima, the Taishou of Dongjun. Guan Yu showed outstanding military talent in this battle, beheading Yan Liang in battle, and won Liu Bei an important strategic victory.
In the sixteenth year of Jian'an, Liu Bei entered Shu, and Guan Yu became his important general to assist Liu Bei in defending Zhang Lu. After Liu Bei pacified Shudi, Guan Yu was appointed as the general of Xiangyang Taishou and Dangkou, guarding the four southern counties of Jingzhou. At this time, Guan Yu not only shocked China militarily, but also rebuilt Jiangling City, demonstrating his outstanding ability in local governance.
In the nineteenth year of Jian'an, Liu Bei attacked Yucheng, Pang Tong was killed by the arrow, and Liu Bei recalled Guan Yu to support. Guan Yu has performed more and more in Jingzhou affairs, not only in military affairs, but also in local government affairs.
In the twentieth year of Jian'an, Sun Quan hoped to recapture Jingzhou, while Liu Bei made it clear that he would return Jingzhou after obtaining Liangzhou. This sparked a conflict between Guan Yu and Sun Quan. Lü Meng and others hoped to maintain the Sun-Liu alliance, but Lü Meng thought that Guan Yu was cunning and repeated, and suggested that Guan Yu be eliminated and all the Yangtze River should be taken. Sun Quan agreed with Lü Meng's suggestion, but it was not put into practice.
In the process of demarcating the border of Xiangshui, Guan Yu has always abided by the agreement and did not take the opportunity to attack Eastern Wu. At this time, Guan Yu's momentum reached its peak, and the bandits and generals sent by Cao Cao joined Guan Yu one after another, making his position in Jingzhou more stable.
In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao sent a large army to rescue Sun Quan, and Guan Yu was under unprecedented pressure. Sun Quan's army encircled Guan Yu, leaving him in an extremely passive situation. During this crisis, Guan Yu showed the limits of his military vision, his contemptuous attitude towards Nanjun Taishou Mi Fang and the general Fu Shiren, and his hostility towards Sun Quan, which eventually led to the loss of Maicheng.
Guan Yu was defeated and eventually defeated in the Battle of Yiling, where he was captured by Sun Quan's general Lü Meng. In the face of Sun Quan's questioning, Guan Yu did not give in and said firmly: "I am willing to go to the soup and fight the fire, why be afraid!."This scene shows Guan Yu's tenacity and courage, but it also dooms him to a tragic end.
Guan Yu's life can be described as magnificent, he is not only brave and invincible on the battlefield, but also has made great achievements in loyalty, benevolence and other virtues. His image has been praised by literati throughout the ages and has become a classic image in literary works. In "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Guan Yu is portrayed as a heroic image of loyalty, righteousness, fortitude, and benevolence, and his inherited image of cutting his hair and acting as the head of the white robe and silver armor is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Guan Yu's life is a legendary martial art in ancient Chinese history. His heroic achievements, steadfast character, and loyalty to his brother and monarch made him one of the most revered heroes in Chinese history. Guan Yu's deeds will forever be recorded in history, and his image will also shine in the hearts of future generations, inspiring countless followers to forge ahead and pursue excellence.