Zhuge Liang is a famous politician, military strategist and cultural celebrity in Chinese history, and one of the important figures in the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". And his "Teacher Table" is known as a masterpiece in the history of ancient Chinese literature. In this article, Zhuge Liang stated his plan to the Shu Han Emperor Liu Bei to march into the Central Plains and expressed his heart to the four important officials. And these four important officials are Shizhong, Shangshu, Changshi and Joining the Army.
So, who are Shizhong, Shangshu, Changshi, and joining the army? These four important officials are: Jiang Wan in the service, Yang Yi in Shangshu, Fei Yi in Changshi, and Kong Ming, the strategist of Liu Bei who joined the army. And in the end, the ending of these four important officials is also a story for the ages, which is worth savoring.
Jiang Wan, the servant, was the minister of the Shu Han Dynasty for a while, and was responsible for assisting Liu Bei in handling the government. Jiang Wan is known for his gentleness, is deeply loved by the people and **, and is also one of Liu Bei's most trusted ministers.
However, after the fall of Shu Han, Jiang Wan was captured by Eastern Wu. In Soochow's sphere of influence, Jiang Wan continued to stick to his ideals and refused to become a member of Soochow, and was eventually killed by Soochow and died honorably.
Shangshu Yang Yi was Zhuge Liang who personally stated his heart to him in "The Teacher Table". Yang Yi was honest and well-known, and was appointed by Liu Bei as a scholar in charge of clerical and logistics. Yang Yi served as Liu Bei's staff during the Longzhong period, and has always had an in-depth understanding of Liu Bei's military and politics. However, after the destruction of the Shu Han Dynasty, Yang Yi refused the appointment of Eastern Wu and was eventually defeated and killed in his own courtyard.
Changshi Fei Yi is Zhuge Liang's right-hand man, serving as Zhuge Liang's Changshi and assisting in external affairs. Fei Yi won Zhuge Liang's trust and respect because of his clear governance and high loyalty.
However, after the fall of Shu Han, Fei Yi also refused the employment of Eastern Wu, until he was caught by Cao Wei, refused to admit his guilt, and finally resolutely guarded his dignity and was executed by Cao Wei.
Kong Ming, who joined the army, was a famous strategist in ancient Chinese history. Kong Ming was modest, witty, and first-class in his organizational strategy and strategy, and became the "god of military advisors" of Shu Han. In the "Teacher's Table", Kong Ming stated his strategy to Liu Bei and warned of the threat of Eastern Wu and Cao Wei. Kong Ming's strategy helped Liu Bei divide the world and was widely admired by the people and soldiers.
However, Kong Ming's final ending was quite tragic. In 234 AD, after the fall of Shu Han, Kong Ming continued to rule the country as an assistant to Liu Bei's son, Liu Chan. However, due to internal strife and an unstable political situation, Shu Han gradually declined. Kong Ming continued to push through reforms and tried to save the fate of Shu Han, but he felt pressured to face Cao Wei's powerful forces.
Kong Ming was well aware of Cao Wei's ambitions and threats, and he realized that only by attacking the Central Plains and seizing Cao Wei's foundation could he have any hope for Shu Han's survival. So, he proposed a plan for the Northern Expedition and wrote this decision into the "Departure Table" to express his loyalty and determination.
However, fate was cruel for Kong Ming. In the course of the Northern Expedition, Shu Han received a strong counterattack from Cao Wei, and the battle situation gradually became unfavorable. And Kong Ming's body is gradually exhausted, he has been running around for a long time and is under great pressure. Despite his extraordinary wisdom and hard work, Kong Ming was unable to turn the tide of the battle in the end, and the Northern Expedition failed.
In August 234 AD, Kong Ming returned to Yizhou in Shu Han, and in desperation, he chose to retreat and recuperate, hoping to find a chance in Shouchun Mountain. However, fortune did not favor him. In the cold thatched hut of Shouchun Mountain, Kong Ming unfortunately died of illness at the age of fifty-four.
After Kong Ming's death, Liu Bei's mantle passed to his son Liu Chan, but Shu Han was already in decline and civil strife and could no longer maintain its original glory. Eventually, Shu Han was destroyed by Cao Wei in 263 AD, Liu Chan surrendered to Cao Wei, and Shu Han officially ended.
However, despite the fall of the Shu Han, Kong Ming still enjoyed a high place in Chinese history. His wisdom, loyalty, and thoughtful military strategy made him a model to be admired. The "Teacher's Table" he left behind is a masterpiece that expresses his deep affection for the country, the monarch and the people, and has become a classic in the history of Chinese literature.