During the Three Kingdoms period, heroes were born in large numbers, and the heroes competed for the deer. Among them, Liu Bei of Shu is undoubtedly a legendary figure. He was defeated and defeated repeatedly, and finally stood out among the many heroes and established the Shu Han Dynasty. However, why did this valiant leader die suddenly after the Battle of Yiling?
During the period of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei of Shu gathered a group of loyal generals and strategists with his unique leadership charm, and became brothers with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and jointly laid the foundation of Shu Han. However, after Guan Yu was killed by Eastern Wu, Liu Bei's emotions and reason were consumed by the flames of anger and revenge.
Guan Yu, as Liu Bei's right-hand man, has a deep friendship between the two. They are not only kings and ministers, but also brothers. Guan Yu's death was undoubtedly a huge blow to Liu Bei. Not only that, Dongwu's behavior also violated Liu Bei's bottom line. As a former ally, Eastern Wu treacherously attacked Jingzhou, resulting in Guan Yu's death, and this betrayal was intolerable in Liu Bei's eyes.
So, Liu Bei decided to personally conquer Eastern Wu to avenge Guan Yu. He is not only for a brother, but also to maintain his dignity and the majesty of Shu Han. For Liu Bei, this war is not only a military struggle, but also a catharsis of his inner feelings. He hoped that through this war, he would be able to avenge Guan Yu, and at the same time, he would be able to let Dongwu know the consequences of treachery.
Before the Battle of Yiling, after years of recuperation, Shu already had considerable strength. The soldiers were strong and the horses were strong, and the grain and grass were sufficient, which provided a strong guarantee for Liu Bei to launch the war. In addition, Liu Bei also showed great skill in politics and diplomacy. He had close ties with many wealthy nobles, civil servants and military generals, and won the hearts and support of the people.
However, war is not simply a balance of power. Although Liu Bei had great military strength, he made serious mistakes in tactics and tactics. He took Lu Xun, the general of Eastern Wu, lightly, thinking that the other party was just a small person and there was nothing to worry about. It was this mentality of underestimating the enemy that made Liu Bei fall into passivity in the war.
Although Lu Xun is young, he is a general with great strategic vision. Taking advantage of Liu Bei's pride and contempt, he adopted the tactics of fire attack and successfully defeated the Shu army. Liu Bei suffered a major blow in the war, almost all of his troops were wiped out, and he himself was almost killed.
The defeat in the Battle of Yiling was a heavy blow to Liu Bei. He lost his brothers, allies, part of his territory and, more importantly, the opportunity to unify the three countries. The defeat in this war also exposed Liu Bei's military and strategic inadequacies, allowing people to see his limitations as a leader.
The Battle of Yiling was undoubtedly a huge disaster for Shu Han. After this war, the national strength of Shu was hit hard, the territory was lost, and the people were panicked. And Liu Bei himself died soon after, bringing great uncertainty to the future of Shu Han.
First of all, from a military point of view, the Battle of Yiling caused the army of Shu to suffer serious losses. A large number of elite soldiers and generals were killed or captured in this war, which greatly weakened Shu's military power. Such a loss is unbearable for any country, let alone during the period when the three kingdoms are in power, and any military disadvantage may bring fatal consequences.
Secondly, the loss of territory seriously threatened the strategic position of Shu. Jingzhou's geographical location was crucial for the Shu Kingdom, as it was an important passage connecting Shu Han to the Central Plains. With the loss of Jingzhou, Shu Han not only lost the line of communication with the Central Plains, but also lost its strategic deterrence against Eastern Wu. Such a situation put Shu Han in an extremely disadvantageous position in future wars.
After the Battle of Yiling, Liu Bei's inner world was full of pain and struggle. He is no longer the heroic and ambitious hero, but an ordinary man shrouded in defeat and grief.
Liu Bei's deep friendship with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei is the softest part of his heart. Guan Yu's death was not only the death of a loved one, but also a heavy blow to his trust and friendship. He began to doubt his decision-making, questioning whether he had done well enough to protect this rare friendship.
He was a leader with grand ambitions, dreaming of unifying the Three Kingdoms and supporting the Han Dynasty. However, the situation in front of him tells him that this dream seems increasingly unattainable. He lost his brother, allies, part of the territory and, more importantly, the opportunity to make his dream come true. All this made him feel hopeless and helpless like never before.
Liu Bei's heart was also full of self-blame and remorse. He knew that he was responsible for Guan Yu's death and the defeat of Shu. He began to reflect on his decisions and tactics, to see if he had made a serious mistake. This feeling of self-blame and remorse continued to ferment in his heart, which eventually led to his physical and mental breakdown.
In addition, Liu Bei is also a person with strong self-esteem. He couldn't accept his failures and setbacks, and he couldn't stand being seen as an incompetent leader by the world. This self-esteem contrasted sharply with the reality of failure, making his heart even more painful and struggling.
When he was in the White Emperor City, Liu Bei had already realized that his life was coming to an end. He looked at Zhuge Liang, his heart full of helplessness and regret. He knew that he could no longer fight for the future of Shu Han, and could only pin his hopes on Zhuge Liang.
In general, after the Battle of Yiling, Liu Bei's inner world was full of pain, struggle, self-blame, remorse, and helplessness. He begins to doubt his abilities and leadership, while also realizing that his dreams seem to be becoming out of reach. This inner struggle and pain eventually led to his physical and mental breakdown, and also made Shu Han's future even more uncertain.