Wei Yan: Meridian Valley's ingenuity, has it been successful through the turmoil? Jingzhou, Hanzhong, Chengdu trade-offs.
Under Liu Bei's rule, the three most critical places in Shu and Han were Jingzhou, Hanzhong and Chengdu. Jingzhou was the foundation of Liu Bei's entry into Sichuan, while Hanzhong was an important strategic location. When Liu Bei died, Guan Yu was alone in Jingzhou. At this time, Liu Bei obtained Yizhou (Chengdu) and needed to appoint an important minister in Hanzhong to guard this key place.
In the original plan, veteran generals such as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei should be the best candidates. However, Liu Bei made an exception to promote Wei Yan. Wei Yan's garrison made Hanzhong impregnable, and Cao Wei never dared to peep. This shows that Wei Yan is not an ordinary general, but a very talented general.
Wei Yan's Military Strategy: The Perilous Edge of the Meridian Valley Conspiracy.
In 228 AD, the Shu army went on a northern expedition, and Wei Yan proposed a bold strategy. He suggested taking advantage of the weakness of Xiahou Nan, the governor of Guanzhong, to send 5,000 elite soldiers to Chang'an and force Xiahou Nan to flee. When the rescue troops from the east of the Wei State arrived, the army could also take advantage of the situation, so as to settle Xichuan in one fell swoop.
However, this plan was too risky and inconsistent with Kong Ming's usual cautious strategy, and was ultimately not adopted. Nonetheless, the proposal highlighted Wei Yan's superior military resourcefulness.
Comparison with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei: a contest of strategy.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are both known as "ten thousand enemies" in the official history and have outstanding military exploits. However, when Liu Bei was faced with the choice of guarding Hanzhong, he actually chose Wei Yan instead of Guan Yu. This seems to indicate that Wei Yan may have surpassed Guan Yu in strategy.
If Jingzhou was guarded by Wei Yan, he might not have had a conflict with Sun Wu like Guan Yu did, and he was unlikely to be too harsh on his subordinates. This may mean that he has the potential to hold on to this half of Jingzhou.
The cause of Wei Yan's death: rebellion or misunderstanding?
There is controversy in history about whether Wei Yan rebelled. When Zhuge Liang was critically ill, Wei Yan did not listen to orders and insisted on leading troops to fight the thieves. However, whether his actions amounted to genuine treason remains a mystery.
According to records, Wei Yan showed strong disgust with the plan to withdraw from the army, insisting that he would lead his troops to fight the thieves and would not abolish the world's major affairs because of the death of one person. Eventually, he sent his troops to take the lead, but was defeated in the battle, pursued to Minamiyaguchi, and was eventually killed.
If Wei Yan really rebelled, his death should be regarded as Yang Yi's merit, but in fact, Yang Yi was not reused for it. On the contrary, Jiang Wan, Fei Yi, and Jiang Wei came to power one after another, which eventually led to the demise of Shu Han. This makes people wonder whether Wei Yan really rebelled, or a tragedy of misunderstanding.
The fall of Shu Han under the change of regime.
After Zhuge Liang's death, Shu Han actually lasted for a full twenty-nine years. However, during this time, Shu Han failed to seize the opportunity to gain an advantage. During the reigns of Jiang Wan, Fei Yi, and Jiang Wei, the Northern Expedition plan was repeatedly blocked, which eventually led to the change of regime and the demise of Shu Han.
Conclusion: Wei Yan's death was a great loss for Shu Han.
Wei Yan's death was a major loss for Shu Han. His unwavering determination to defeat Wei showed his military talent. If he had mastered the military power under him, perhaps Shu Han's fate would have been completely different. His death deprived Shu Han of a general with strategic vision.
Wei Yan: A strategic giant, a lost pearl that Shu Han failed to use.
Wei Yan's life is full of legends, and his military strategy and strategy are comparable to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. However, fate caused him to die on the stage of history. If he had been able to gain more trust and support back then, perhaps the entire history of the Three Kingdoms would have been rewritten.
Wei Yan: A silent general under historical coincidence.
Wei Yan's story is a great story in the history of the Three Kingdoms, and his talent is somewhat overshadowed by the limitations of history. He may have been destined to be silent in this turbulent era, but we can still get a glimpse of the heroic generals of that era from his life.
Commentary: The tragedy of Wei Yan and the fall of Shu Han.
Wei Yan, as an outstanding general during the Three Kingdoms period, his life was full of legends, but compared to his talented image, he died on the stage of history. This article profoundly explores Wei Yan's role in the history of Shu Han, as well as the intertwining of his intelligence and fate, presenting a thought-provoking picture for readers.
First of all, the article provides a detailed analysis of Wei Yan's Meridian Valley conspiracy. The strategy he proposed during the Northern Expedition, although not adopted, showed his superior military resourcefulness. It also led to questions about why he didn't have more trust and support. Perhaps because his strategy was too risky and inconsistent with Kong Ming's cautious strategy at the time, he lost the opportunity to display his talents at a critical moment.
Secondly, the paper makes an in-depth analysis of the comparison between Wei Yan and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have always been highly regarded as "ten thousand enemies", but Liu Bei chose Wei Yanlai to guard Hanzhong, which led to thinking about whether Wei Yan's strategy surpassed Guan Yu. Wei Yan successfully guarded Hanzhong for many years and performed well, which made readers interested in the possibility of him guarding Jingzhou. The article skillfully shows Wei Yan's excellence in strategy through comparison.
Then, the article delves into the historical controversy over whether Wei Yan rebelled. His actions after Zhuge Liang's death were considered to be a strong antipathy to the plan to retreat, but in the end his death became a great loss for Shu Han. The article cleverly points out that Wei Yan's death did not bring merit, but rather led to regime change and ultimately the demise of Shu Han. This raises the question of whether history has misunderstood Wei Yan, leaving readers with doubts about this tragic history.
Finally, the article ends with a tribute to Wei Yan and a reflection on history, emphasizing Wei Yan's low-key silence in history. He may have been destined to be obscure in this era, but the article gives readers a deep respect for this historical figure through a review of his life.
Overall, this review presents a vivid picture of Wei Yan through a comprehensive analysis of his life, talent, and historical destiny. For the reader, this is a deep reflection on history and a warm tribute to this forgotten hero.
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