In 219 AD, after Guan Yu, the general of Shu, was defeated by the Eastern Wu general Lü Meng, he was captured and taken to the capital of Eastern Wu, where he was in a very dangerous situation. At this time, Guan Yu asked Sun Quan to surrender, hoping to survive.
Regarding Guan Yu's request, Sun Quan categorically refused. Although Sun Quan has always tried to maintain peaceful relations with Shu, Guan Yu's series of actions such as expanding the territory of Eastern Wu, killing **, and plundering the people made the officials and people of Eastern Wu hate him to the core. Han Dang, a general of Eastern Wu who was killed by Guan Yu, even denounced Guan Yu's behavior as immoral after Guan Yu was captured.
And Sun Quan himself also saw through Guan Yu's true purpose, thinking that Guan Yu's survival move was out of weakness and cowardice. In order to escape punishment, Guan Yu did not hesitate to show off and use his martial arts and his reputation a while ago, trying to use his achievements and reputation in history to gain a glimmer of life.
And Sun Quan knew that if Guan Yu was allowed to pass his pass, there would be countless people who would ask him for forgiveness without being punished in the future. In order to maintain the majesty and rule of law of Eastern Wu, Sun Quan firmly rejected Guan Yu's request.
Despite Sun Quan's refusal, Guan Yu still maintained his pride and pride, firmly believing that his loyalty could move Sun Quan. He continued to persuade and plead, but Sun Quan did not waver. In the end, Guan Yu was still unable to get Sun Quan's tolerance and was executed in the capital of Eastern Wu.
Behind this incident is also a conflict between two different values and ways of doing things. Guan Yu has always pursued the loyalty and benevolence and morality of "righteousness and righteousness", he treats his children and families with deep affection, and treats enemies with generosity and kindness.
Sun Quan, on the other hand, was more concerned with recovering and preserving the damage and losses caused by the war, believing that a general must take care of his own interests and the safety of his own territory, and not allow the promise of a stranger whom he had never even met. Behind the two different values is also a reflection of the key factors that rulers and generals take into account when making decisions.
Although Guan Yu made many great things and military contributions during his lifetime, after his death, people pity and mourn him a lot.
But Sun Quan's firm attitude also shows the firmness and determination that a leader should have, as well as the fact that he does not succumb to the aggression that infringes on his legitimate rights and interests for martial arts and honor. Sun Quan's decision-making is also more focused on the overall situation and long-term development of his country, focusing on protecting the security of his family and country and safeguarding the dignity and rights of Soochow.
Sun Quan's categorical rejection of Guan Yu's request for surrender shows the decisiveness and rationality of a leader, who is not swayed by personal feelings or personal interests when facing Guan Yu's move to survive, but makes decisions based on the interests of the state and the principles of the rule of law.
He understood that for a country, the impartiality and authority of the law were of paramount importance, and that no one could gain privileges or evade the punishment of the law by virtue of one's reputation or merit.
Sun Quan's refusal was also a response to Guan Yu's past behavior in the Eastern Wu army. Guan Yu had repeatedly plundered the border of Eastern Wu, injured the common people, and killed the relatives of Eastern Wu generals, which had seriously damaged the interests and reputation of Eastern Wu. Maintaining the dignity and authority of Eastern Wu became the fundamental reason for Sun Quan's rejection of Guan Yu's request for surrender.
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