Mi Fang, an unknown character in the history of the Three Kingdoms, was once a high-ranking ** in Liu Bei's regime. However, his betrayal brought serious consequences, not only leading to the death of Guan Yu, a famous Shu Han general, but also laying the groundwork for the fall of the Shu Han regime.
Liu Bei once generously gave Mi Fang the position of Taishou of Nanjun, however, this did not make Mi Fang gain full trust in Liu Bei's heart, and his position in the political group was not solid. Under the threat of Sun Wu, Mi Fang may have decided that surrender was the best option to protect personal and family interests, so he resolutely sacrificed Gangneung City.
Mi Fang's surrender led to the loss of Jiangling City, which was a fatal blow to Guan Yu. After learning of the loss of Jiangling, Guan Yu was forced to flee south, and was eventually captured during the siege of the Eastern Wu army, and finally died at the hands of Sun Quan. If Mi Fang hadn't betrayed Liu Bei, Jiangling City would not have fallen, and Guan Yu might not have been in a desperate situation.
Guan Yu, as an important general of Shu Han, his death caused great losses to the Shu Han regime. And why did Mi Fang betray Liu Bei?Perhaps it was because of Liu Bei's incomplete trust in him, his suspicion of the revival of the Han dynasty, and the temptation of Sun Wu to surrender. However, Mi Fang's betrayal was not only a personal betrayal of Liu Bei, but also a disloyalty to the entire Shu Han regime. His actions weakened the Shu Han regime's grip on the Central Plains and put Liu Bei's regime in an even more disadvantageous position in the Three Kingdoms pattern.
Although Mi Fang was only made a fictitious general after his surrender, he did not enjoy the support of other important figures in the Sun-Wu regime. Instead of bringing him better treatment and status, surrender became the object of ridicule. This shows that in ancient societies, loyalty and trust were crucial qualities. Without these qualities, it will be difficult to gain real recognition and respect even if you surrender to the new regime.
To sum up, Mi Fang's betrayal became one of the important reasons for Guan Yu's death and the decline of the Shu Han regime. This historical event had a profound impact on the course of the Three Kingdoms period, reminding us that loyalty and trust are indispensable qualities in political and social life, and that only by adhering to these qualities can we contribute to the prosperity and stability of society.