When evaluating the heads-up ability of the generals in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", there is a classic saying: one Lu, two Zhao, three Dian Wei, four passes, five horses, and six Zhang Fei ......Such a ranking has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. However, this is only a sort relative to "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", so in real history, who can be considered the "first god of war" in the Three Kingdoms period?Different points of view are often debated on this issue.
The first thing that came to mind was, of course, Lu Bu. After all, Lu Bu in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is almost an invincible existence, known as "Lu Bu among people, red rabbit among horses". However, in the official history, we cannot list Lu Bu as the real "first god of war". Whether it is in the official history or **, Lu Bu is a prince, and there are tiger generals such as Zhang Liao and Gao Shun around him, these are all top generals. Although Lu Bu excelled in this regard, his status doomed him to an unlikely risky heads-up.
So, is it Zhao Yun?In "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Zhao Yun is a god-like existence, especially in the seven entrances and seven exits of Changban Slope, which is even more breathtaking. However, these are all fictions. In the official history, the real Zhao Yun is Liu Bei's bodyguard, responsible for protecting Liu Bei and his family. In the so-called ranking of the five tiger generals, Zhao Yun's position is relatively low. However, as a bodyguard, Zhao Yun's skills must not be weak. He may have excelled in actual combat, but because of his duties, he focused more on keeping Liu Bei safe than pursuing his own heroic deeds.
Next is Guan Yu. In "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Guan Yu is portrayed as heroic and invincible, especially in battles such as Wenjiu's beheading of Huaxiong and Qianli Walking Alone. Guan Yu's record of killing the famous Hebei general Yan Liang made him famous. This battle is of great significance to Guan Yu, because from now on, only one more person who can defeat Guan Yu in a heads-up can take away his title of "First God of War".
During the Three Kingdoms period, each general had his own merits, and the title of "First God of War" should perhaps be judged by future generations. After all, the weight and complexity of history often makes it more difficult for us to find the true heroes in the vicissitudes of life.