Among the many generals who followed Liu Bei, including Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, Zhao Yun was the first group.
However, compared with later generals such as Huang Zhong and Ma Chao, Zhao Yun's status was not prominent. Why did this heroic general fail to get Liu Bei's attention?Liu Bei only told Zhao Yun the truth at the end of his life, which made people deeply feel Liu Bei's wisdom and consideration.
Zhao Yun, a native of Changshan, is a veteran general of the Shu Kingdom. In his early years, he joined Gongsun Zhan, and later switched to Liu Bei because his expectations of the lord did not match. Zhao Yun's military exploits are not significant, but he has a deep relationship with Liu Chan, the queen of Shu. In the land of Xinye, Liu Bei almost lost his wife and children, but was saved by Zhao Yun's heroic intelligence.
However, despite Zhao Yun's role as a savior, he failed to gain the respect he deserved in Liu Bei's army. Liu Bei placed him in the position of a "miscellaneous general", a decision that did not stem from personal vendettas. Zhao Yun's personality is straightforward and peaceful, and his words are direct and frank, which may cause unnecessary disputes in officialdom.
Liu Bei understood that Zhao Yun was not suitable for political struggle, so he chose to "idle" him rather than put him in an important position. Although this move caused misunderstandings from the outside world, believing that Liu Bei was a fake benevolence, Liu Bei silently endured these misunderstandings and did not explain his intentions to Zhao Yun until his life was in danger. He told Zhao Yun that all this was to protect him and let him assist Liu Bei's deeper affection for Liu Chan.
Liu Bei's strategy and thoughtfulness made Zhao Yun finally understand all this. Although he was "set aside", Zhao Yun was grateful. Among the many heroes of the Three Kingdoms era, Liu Bei set a noble example with his true and benevolent deeds, while Zhao Yun showed his Confucian broad-mindedness in the process of being "set aside".
This story allows people to see Liu Bei's thoughtful wisdom for the overall situation and Zhao Yun's safety, and it also shows Zhao Yun's tolerance and understanding. The heroes of the Three Kingdoms era were not only brave and invincible on the battlefield, but also excelled in benevolence and tolerance.