A generation of famous generals Zhang Han, a man of the year in the last years of the Qin Dynasty, his legendary life has left a strong mark in history. However, as to why Zhang Han chose to return to Xiang Yu instead of Liu Bang, this question has always aroused the ** and speculation of many historians. This article will try to unravel the truth behind this historical mystery from different angles.
First of all, we need to understand the background of the times in which Zhang Han lived. In the last years of the Qin Dynasty, ** intensified, the people suffered, and the people rose up one after another. In such an environment, Zhang Han, as a famous general of the Qin Dynasty, had to face the resistance of the people while trying his best to maintain the rule of the country. However, the demise of the Qin Dynasty was a foregone conclusion, and Zhang Han, as a wise general, needed to find a way out for himself and his country.
Zhang Han (?- 205 BC), a famous general of the Qin Dynasty, a general. Qin II was the Shaofu at the time, the military pillar of the Qin Dynasty, and the last general of the Qin Dynasty. In September of the first year of Qin II (209 BC), he was ordered to lead the prisoners and slaves of Lishan to meet the Zhou Wenbu of Chen Sheng's rebel army, and won many battles. In the Chu-Han War, in August of the first year of the Han Dynasty (206 BC), he fought against Liu Bangjun repeatedly and retired to the Waste Hill (now southeast of Xingping, Shaanxi). In June of the second year of King Han (205 BC), Chengpo committed suicide.
Secondly, let's analyze the relationship between Zhang Han, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu.
Liu Bang (December 28, 256 BC, 247 BC - June 1, 195 BC), Ziji, a native of Fengyi, Pei County, politician and strategist, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, one of the pioneers of the Han nation and Han culture, nicknamed Emperor Gao, temple name Taizu. The cemetery is the tomb of Han Chang. Liu Bang was in the Qin Dynasty at the beginning of the Qin Dynasty, awarded Pei County Surabaya Pavilion Chief, after Chen Sheng's uprising, he led his troops to respond, captured Pei County, and called himself Pei Gong. Later, he accepted the surrender of Prince Ying of Qin, destroyed the Qin Dynasty, won the battle between Chu and Han, and established the Western Han Dynasty. On June 1, 195 BC, Liu Bang died.
Xiang Yu (232 BC - 202 BC), name, character Yu, overlord of Western Chu, grandson of Xiang Yan, a famous general of Chu State, a military strategist, Xiang Yu was able to carry the Ding, talented, and was one of the important anti-Qin leaders at the end of Qin. In July of the first year of Qin II (209 BC), Chen Sheng and Wu Guang rebelled against Qin. In September, Yin Tong, the county guard of Huiji County (now Suzhou), summoned Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu's uncle and nephew to discuss the matter, and Xiang Liang took the opportunity to instruct Xiang Yu to kill Yin Tong, so he set himself up as the inspector of the Huiji, and appointed Xiang Yu as a general to supervise the subordinate counties. Then he raised 8,000 soldiers from Wuzhong (that is, Wucheng, the place of refuge) to oppose Qin. After Xiang Yu raised his troops, according to Wuchengdi, he built Zicheng, so Zicheng is also known as Xiangwang City. The sub-city is Wucheng County, and then the county office. After the death of Qin, Xiang Yu established himself as the "overlord of Western Chu", and Liu Bang "Chu and Han competed", and the war lasted for several years, and finally defeated himself in Wujiang (now northeast of Hexian County, Anhui). The soul returned to Benshan (now northeast of Huzhou City). Benshan was once one of the camps of Xiang Yutun's soldiers.
Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, the founding emperors of the Han Dynasty and the Chu State respectively, represented different interest groups. Before Zhang Han returned to Shun, he had a conflict with Liu Bang, and the two sides formed a relationship. And between Zhang Han and Xiang Yu, there is a certain resonance. Xiang Yu respects talents and attaches importance to Zhang Han's military talents, which makes Zhang Han psychologically more inclined to submit to Xiang Yu.
In addition, we also have to take into account Zhang Han's personal values. As a loyal general, Zhang Han still held on to his beliefs when the Qin Dynasty fell. Before he surrendered to Xiang Yu, he also showed great loyalty to the Qin Dynasty. This loyalty makes it easier for Zhang Han to choose a leader who matches his values when facing Liu Bang and Xiang Yu.
So, is there any other deeper reason behind Zhang Han's return to Xiang Yu?The answer is yes. In the historical background at that time, the Qin Dynasty fell, the Chu and Han dynasties fought, and the forces of all parties were intertwined. As a smart and far-sighted general, Zhang Han knew that choosing the right camp was crucial in this struggle. At that time, Xiang Yu had strong military strength and popular support, which made Zhang Han see a hope for stabilizing the country. Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Zhang Han chose to return to Xiang Yu.
It is worth mentioning that Zhang Han's decision to return to Xiang Yu also had a profound impact on later generations. In the struggle between Chu and Han, Zhang Han gave full play to his military talents and made great achievements for Xiang Yu. However, the wheel of history was ultimately biased in favor of Liu Bang, and the battle between Chu and Han ended in Liu Bang's victory. Zhang Han became a victim in this struggle. But his life, whether it was to surrender to Xiang Yu or the final defeat, has left valuable historical experience and lessons for future generations.
To sum up, Zhang Han's choice to return to Xiang Yu is not only out of adherence to personal values, but also based on the balance of the background of the times and the forces of all parties. The legendary life of this generation of famous generals reveals the complexity and impermanence of history for us, and gives us a deeper understanding of the history of that stormy meeting.
Now, when we look back on this history, we can't help but feel emotional. The times are changing, people are changing, and only by sticking to the original intention can we be invincible in the complex world. Zhang Han's life has both glorious peaks and tragic troughs, but he has always adhered to his beliefs and has become an outstanding figure in the long history.
Perhaps, in Zhang Han's heart, the choice of Shun Xiang Yu is not the best solution. But in that turbulent era, he had already made the best choice. And this is the charm of history. We can't help but sigh that in that magnificent era, Zhang Han, a heroic general, used his life to perform a legendary historical drama.