When we were children, we all heard the story of Kong Rong Rang Pear. Back then, as children, teachers loved to tell this story and teach us how to be humble. Now, let's review this profound story together.
The story takes place when Kong Rong was young, sharing pears with his brother. Each time, Kong Rong always chooses the smallest pear. The adults were surprised by this, and asked Kong Rong why he always chose small pears. Kong Rong replied without hesitation: "I am the youngest, so I should eat small pears;."My brother is older and eats big pears. This story is often mentioned when we are taught to learn to be humble, and Kong Rong has become the idol of many children as a child.
However, most people's impression of Kong Rong seems to be stuck in childhood, and little is known about his fate as an adult. In fact, Kong Rong has made remarkable achievements when he grew up, but unfortunately the ending is quite tragic. Because of his excessive belief in Confucianism and the continuation of his childhood morality, Kong Rong was finally assigned by Dong Zhuo, and then beheaded by Cao Cao. Enjoying the fate of the big pear with his humble brother is no less miserable.
It is said that Kong Rong is the twentieth generation descendant of Confucius and has a deep belief in the way of Confucianism. In the face of acts that violate Confucian ethics and morality, no matter how prominent the other party's identity is, Kong Rong is always outspoken. He aroused the resentment of many people because of this. Due to his dissatisfaction with Dong Zhuo, Kong Rong repeatedly mocked him with sharp words, and was eventually sent to Beihai Kingdom, where he was plagued by the remnants of the Yellow Turban.
Although Cao Cao later coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes, Kong Rong was able to return, but he does not seem to have the lessons of the past. In the face of Cao Cao, Kong Rong was still fearless, spoke harshly, and even drank and insulted in front of Cao Cao, making Cao Cao lose face. All kinds of performances made Kong Rong offend almost all the civil and military forces of the imperial court.
Overall, Kong Rong always seems to be on the edge of the temptation, challenging fate. Although Cao Cao valued his talents, he was not merciful to those who were obviously contrary to his wishes and uses. Kong Rong's downfall was largely due to his own challenge to authority, and he was eventually beheaded by Cao Cao without sufficient reason.
Ironically, Kong Rong was named for his knowledge of humility and filial piety, but when Cao Cao was executed, his proudest character became one of the crimes, and Cao Cao ruined Kong Rong's reputation. This is also enough to show Cao Cao's deep hatred for Kong Rong.