The Three Kingdoms period was one of the most intense and complex periods in Chinese history. During this period, many prominent politicians, military strategists, and strategists emerged, including a Shu Han general named Jiang Wei, who implemented a shocking ultimate strategy after the fall of Shu Han in an attempt to restore the Han dynasty. So, how terrifying is Jiang Wei's ultimate strategy?If it succeeds, will it really be possible to restore the Han River?
Jiang Wei, whose name is Boyo, was an outstanding general in the late Shu Han period, who inherited Zhuge Liang's legacy and continued to resist Wei and save Han. However, Shu Han's national power gradually weakened, and finally fell in 263 under the attack of Wei's army. After the fall of Shu Han, Jiang Wei did not give up, he implemented a sinister ultimate strategy, trying to oppose the Wei general Zhong Hui through a divisive strategy, and use Zhong Hui's hand to eliminate Deng Ai, so as to achieve the goal of restoring Shu Han.
How terrifying is Jiang Wei's ultimate strategy?At the heart of this strategy was to exploit the internal contradictions of the Wei state, especially Zhonghui's jealousy and resentment of Deng Ai. Jiang Wei's plan was to let Zhonghui fall into the vortex of rebellion, and then take the opportunity to restore Shu Han himself. The terrible thing about this strategy is that it intensified the contradictions within the Wei state and triggered a bloody internal struggle. In this struggle, both Zhong Hui and Deng Ai will become victims.
If Jiang Wei's ultimate strategy succeeds, theoretically, it is indeed possible to change the situation to a certain extent. Deng Ai was an important general of Wei at that time, and his removal had an impact on Wei's military layout. Second, if the Zhong Hui could succeed in usurping the throne or become independent, then the Wei state could fall into chaos, which would provide an opportunity for the revival of Shu Han.
The success of Jiang Wei's ultimate strategy is also influenced by many factors. First of all, Sima Zhao had already been on guard against Zhong Hui, and it was very difficult for Zhong Hui to rebel. Secondly, even if Zhonghui succeeds, Shu Han will face many difficulties in revival. Shu Zhongtian is difficult to seal, Deng Ai's old army will not follow Zhong Hui, and Zhong Hui and Jiang Wei's goals are not completely identical, and the relationship between them may be problematic. Moreover, there has been no similar victory in history, and Jiang Wei's success rate is actually very low.
Although Jiang Wei's ultimate strategy is somewhat threatening, from a practical point of view, it is unlikely that it will succeed in recovering Shu Han. This is mainly because although there are internal contradictions in Wei, Sima Zhao has strong control over the situation, and the internal and external conditions for the revival of Shu and Han are not mature. Although Jiang Wei was loyal, his plan ultimately failed.
We can't completely dismiss Jiang Wei's ultimate strategy. Under the circumstances at that time, Shu Han was on the verge of extinction, and Jiang Wei implemented this strategy out of helplessness. Although he failed in the end, his courage and wisdom deserve our admiration. Moreover, this strategy also allows us to see the cruelty and complexity of the political struggles of the Three Kingdoms period, as well as the extraordinary wisdom and courage of the characters of that era.
The development of history is determined by many complex factors, and we cannot be sure whether the Han dynasty can be truly revived. But this history leaves us with infinite room for reverie.