There is a well-known story in history - "Seven Captures of Meng Huo", which was vividly depicted by Luo Guanzhong in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". However, Chen Shou's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", which is closest to the time of the Three Kingdoms, avoided talking about this matter. Is it a historical omission, or is the story so fictional?This article will deeply analyze the story of "Seven Captures of Meng" and reveal the truth.
Shu Han built three years, the plan of the southern expedition.
In the third year of Jianxing, Zhuge Liang, the general of Shu Han, in order to stabilize the rear and relieve the worries of Cao Wei of the Northern Expedition, personally led the army to the south to quell the rebellion in the southern and central regions. In the story, Meng Huo was deeply admired by the local Yi and Han people and became the leader of the rebellion. Zhuge Liang adopted the strategy of attacking the heart, carried out a series of seven captures and seven verticals, and finally succeeded in quelling the rebellion and consolidating the stability in the south. Behind this strategy, it reflects the image of Zhuge Liang's perfect benevolence and wisdom.
However, the "Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms" only has a brief record of this matter: "(Jianxing) In the spring of the third year, Liang led the army to the south, and his autumn was peaceful. This has led historians to question whether the seven captures of a rebel leader are in line with Zhuge Liang's character and the conventions of war.
Discrepancies in historical documents.
Regarding the story of "Seven Captures of Meng", the records of various historical books are different. The "Spring and Autumn Period of the Han and Jin Dynasties" of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the "Zizhi Tongjian" of Sima Guang of the Song Dynasty, and the "Commentary on the Historical Outline" of Li Zhen of the Ming Dynasty all have relevant records, but Chen Shou's "Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms" only mentions the southern expedition to quell the rebellion, and does not mention the seven captures of Meng Shu. The reason for this is that some people believe that this strategy is inconsistent with Zhuge Liang's character and the laws of war.
However, the Han Dynasty "Meng Xiaoju Tablet" unearthed in Zhaotong County, Yunnan Province in the 27th year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty provided some support for the "Seven Captures of Meng Huo". This stele records the importance of the surname Meng in Nanzhong in the Han Dynasty, leading some experts to believe that Meng Huo did exist, but it was only omitted from the "Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms".
Seven captures of Meng Huo" after the turmoil in the south.
However, many people ignore what happened after the "Seven Captures of Meng Huo". After Zhuge Liang pacified the south, rebellions broke out in the south many times. "Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Biography of Li Hui" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Biography of Zhang Wei" both have true records about the "rebellion of the southerners". After Meng was subordinated to Zhuge Liang, his wife led the Dong girl and some soldiers to continue to resist, and finally all of them were killed. This shows that the "Seven Captures of Meng" did not solve the ethnic problem in the south once and for all.
The face project of the Southern Expedition and the fate of the country are intertwined.
Although the southern expedition won a temporary face for Shu, it was actually a false appearance. Although the internal troubles in the south were pacified, the follow-up rebellion problems were frequent, which became a stumbling block to the development of Shu. Zhuge Liang's "Seven Captures and Seven Verticals" did not solve the ethnic problem in the southwest region, but brought more trouble in a short period of time.
Epilogue. The authenticity of the story is still debated, and discrepancies in historical documents make it difficult for us to know the truth of the facts. However, this story reminds us that history is not a single version, and that different history books can present very different perspectives. Although the Southern Expedition was a gorgeous historical chapter, the southern turmoil hidden behind it became the seed of the demise of Shu. This makes us think about how history has shaped the destiny of nations and how historical accounts have influenced our understanding of the past.
The story of "Seven Captures of Meng Huo" has always attracted much attention, and this article interprets this story in depth and puts forward different perspectives. First of all, the article makes a dialectical analysis of whether the "Seven Captures of Meng Huo" is a historical fact, and highlights the contradiction between the "Three Kingdoms" and other historical books. This contradiction may be the result of incomplete and one-sided historical documentation, or the complexity of the historical event itself leading to the presentation of different versions. The article points out that the "Meng Xiaoju Tablet" unearthed in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty provided some support for the "Seven Captures of Meng Huo", which triggered a rethinking of the authenticity of this story.
Second, the article's depiction of the turmoil in the South after the Southern Expedition adds attention to historical details. This view highlights that the "Seven Captures of Meng" did not solve the problem of the South, but brought more rebellions in a short period of time. This way of digging deep into the consequences of historical events provides readers with reflections on the lessons of history and leads people to a more comprehensive understanding of the long-term impact of historical events.
Through the analysis of the Southern Expedition of Shu, this paper proposes that although the Southern Expedition is a gorgeous historical chapter, the hidden problems behind it have become the fuse for the demise of Shu. This view has led to a deep reflection on strategic decision-making, and there may be more profound internal and external factors hidden behind history. This in-depth interpretation of historical events helps readers better understand the various complex situations in history.
Finally, this paper summarizes the complexity of the story of "Seven Captures of Meng Huo" and the uncertainty of historical documents with a solid conclusion. The article calls on readers to be cautious when facing historical events, recognizing that history is multi-layered, and different history books may present very different perspectives. This method of historical thinking provides readers with the enlightenment of thinking about historical truth from multiple perspectives.
To sum up, this paper not only deeply analyzes the complexity and uncertainty of historical events through the interpretation of the story of "Seven Captures of Meng", but also arouses people's thinking about the deeper meaning of history by paying attention to the consequences of the Southern Expedition. The logic of the article is clear, the point of view is clear, and it is a thought-provoking review for history buffs and readers alike**.
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