In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there is a widely circulated saying: "If filial piety does not die, Wolong will not come out." At the same time, Shu lost Fazheng, Wei lost Guo Jia, Wu lost Zhou Yu, and the Three Kingdoms missed the opportunity to unify the world. However, ** aside, is Guo Jia depicted in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" really as magically remarkable?Compared with Xun Yu, Guo Jia is far behind;Compared with Zhuge Liang, it is even more incomparable. This article will reveal the true historical appearance of Guo Jia and solve his mystery.
Guo Jia's debut and refuge in Yuan Shao.
Guo Jia's history began in 191 AD, when he was only 21 years old and took refuge in Yuan Shao, the most powerful at the time. However, Yuan Shao did not take a fancy to Guo Jia, causing Guo Jia to leave Yuan Shao and spend six years of free time at home. Until 198 AD, through Xun You's recommendation, Cao Cao recruited Guo Jia as a strategist.
Cao Cao's right-hand man.
Under Cao Cao's rule, Guo Jia made a series of important strategic suggestions. In 198 AD, when Cao Cao conquered Lü Bu, Guo Jia suggested digging up Yishui and Surabaya, successfully flooded Xiapi, and captured Lü Bu alive. After that, he repeatedly suggested killing Liu Bei and foresaw Sun Ce's assassination. It is particularly famous for the "Ten Victories and Ten Defeats" theory he put forward in the Battle of Guandu.
However, it must be pointed out that Guo Jia did not participate in the whole battle of Guandu, and it was actually Xun You and Xun Yu who played a decisive role. The last strategy planned for Cao Cao was to conquer Karasuma in the north and hunt down Er Yuan. In 207 AD, Guo Jia died of illness at the age of 38.
Guo Jia's resourcefulness and limitations.
Pei Songzhi commented in "The Biography of Guo Jia": "Honesty is clear to see things. However, it is not wise. It means that although Guo Jia is knowledgeable, he is not a highly intelligent person. In fact, the correctness of Guo Jia's advice in the Battle of Guandu is questionable, and the proposal to kill Liu Bei is quite controversial, and the prediction of Sun Ce's assassination may have been based on intelligence.
Guo Jia's real strength lies in intelligence analysis and the good use of intelligence, rather than in strategy. Regarding the "ten wins and ten defeats", in which the four wins and four defeats in the strategic direction are actually Xun You's proposal, Guo Jia is just the icing on the cake.
The tacit understanding between Cao Cao and Guo Jia.
Cao Cao had a soft spot for Guo Jia because Guo Jia's strategies were in line with Cao Cao's intentions. Guo Jia has a deep understanding of Cao Cao's mind and can accurately express Cao Cao's thoughts. The reason why Cao Cao prefers Guo Jia is because he is a capable strategist who knows how to shake the pot and help himself to carry the pot. After Cao Cao's defeat at Chibi, he cried bitterly, undoubtedly to leave some steps for himself and make Guo Jia the target of public criticism.
Guo Jia's limitations and Cao Cao's preferences.
However, Guo Jia is not a top adviser, he is more like a friend of Cao Cao. The relationship between Cao Cao and Guo Jia is more like a friend relationship, with a certain amount of selfishness and preference. Guo Jia's life almost revolves around Cao Cao, but if he is allowed to lead troops in battle or be in charge of one side, he may not be able to compare with Sima Yi and Man Chong. Guo Jia's strength lies in his insight into human nature and his accurate grasp of Cao Cao's intentions.
Epilogue. Although Guo Jia died early, it left a lot of room for reverie for future generations. Cao Cao's favor for him and his family is evident, but his true value may not be as magical as portrayed in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Guo Jia was Cao Cao's right-hand man and a friend of Cao Cao. His life was full of Cao Cao's shadow, leaving many questions about him, and also making future generations have many reveries about him.
As one of the strategists of the Three Kingdoms period, Guo Jia's life experience and role under Cao Cao have always attracted the attention of historians and literary writers. This article has a more detailed combing of Guo Jia's deeds, so that readers have a more comprehensive understanding of this historical figure.
First of all, the article uses "Fengxiao does not die, Wolong does not come out" as the introduction, which cleverly introduces the importance of Guo Jia as a strategist. By mentioning the historical nodes of Shu lost Fazheng, Wei lost Guo Jia, and Wu lost Zhou Yu, the unique position of Guo Jia in the history of the Three Kingdoms was emphasized. This kind of presentation technique enables readers to have a more intuitive understanding of Guo Jia's historical status and value.
Secondly, the article vividly describes Guo Jia's early defection and recruitment process by Cao Cao. In the process, Guo Jia's wit and insight were gradually revealed. Especially in the campaign to conquer Lü Bu, Guo Jia's suggestion successfully contributed to the flooding of Pi, and made great achievements for Cao Cao to capture Lü Bu. These examples highlight Guo Jia's outstanding performance in strategy.
However, the article also points out some limitations of Guo Jia, such as not participating in the entire battle of Guandu, and the last battle of Karasuma planned for Cao Cao's northern expedition did not achieve the desired results. Through an in-depth analysis of Guo Jia's limitations, the reader can admire his strategic intelligence and see that he is not an all-powerful strategist.
The article further highlights the true value of Guo Jia. His ability to analyze and exploit intelligence is emphasized, and his performance in terms of strategy is a unique light in his history. The interpretation of the "Ten Victories and Ten Defeats" and the contribution in the Battle of Guandu gives readers a clearer understanding of Guo Jia's actual role.
Finally, the paper provides an in-depth analysis of the relationship between Cao Cao and Guo Jia. The reason why Cao Cao values Guo Jia is because Guo Jia can accurately understand Cao Cao's intentions and become Cao Cao's right-hand man. The article reveals why Cao Cao wept bitterly at Guo Jia after the defeat at Chibi, and the complexity of this emotion shows the authenticity of the historical figure.
In general, this article presents a more realistic and complex image of Guo Jia through a detailed historical narrative and analysis of various aspects of Guo Jia. In the process of reading, readers will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the historical status, achievements and limitations of this strategist of the Three Kingdoms, so as to develop a deeper reflection on Chinese history and literature.
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