Huang Zhong, a veteran of more than sixty years old, has experienced vicissitudes in the turbulent times of the Three Kingdoms. In his early years, he served for Liu Biao of Jingzhou and Han Xuan, the Taishou of Changsha, but in Guan Yu's campaign against Changsha, he won a hundred battles with Guan Yu, and finally chose to serve Liu Bei and became one of the five tiger generals of Shu Han.
In the Battle of Hanzhong, Huang Zhong was ordered by Zhuge Liang to join hands with the strategist Fa Zheng to capture Dingjun Mountain. The ingenious strategy enabled Huang Zhong to successfully lure the Cao general Xiahou Yuan, who was guarding the mountain, to capture Dingjun Mountain, kill Xiahou Yuan, and make great achievements for Liu Bei's hegemony in Hanzhong.
However, for many years, Guan Yu had been dismissive of Huang Zhong, believing that a true hero should not fight alongside an aging warrior. Huang Zhong was quite troubled by this, and he couldn't understand why Guan Yu always disliked him because of the military exploits he had established on the battlefield several times.
Huang Zhong is determined to be only a loyal general.
Huang Zhong is frank by nature, and every time he faces Guan Yu, he can't wait to communicate with him, trying to get closer to each other. However, Guan Yu always showed disdain, and left in a hurry with just a few words, which made Huang Zhong feel very frustrated. His heart was full of words that he wanted to talk to Guan Yu, but he never found the opportunity.
It wasn't until he experienced the great victory in Hanzhong that Huang Zhong fell into contemplation, imagining that if he held on to the mountains and rivers, he would probably fall into the enemy's plan like Xiahou Yuan and suffer the same fate. At this moment, Huang Zhong woke up like a dream, and he suddenly realized the reason why Guan Yu despised him - Guan Yu thought that he only had courage and lacked strategy.
Huang Zhong's background was not illustrious, he was born into an ordinary peasant family, but he showed a talent for hard work and warlike from an early age. Through his unremitting efforts in the army, he gradually rose to prominence and was promoted to general. He has a straightforward personality and is good at being flexible, and he has won frequently on the battlefield with experience and decisive courage. However, in terms of strategy, compared with Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu and others, he is obviously much inferior, and is often regarded as an honest and simple, brave and unscrupulous person.
It is no wonder that Guan Yu has a contemptuous attitude towards Huang Zhong. Guan Yu has a proud personality, known as the "Martial Saint", and attaches great importance to a person's strategy and courage. In his eyes, an honest veteran like Huang Zhong will only have a head-to-head duel on the battlefield, and he is not his opponent at all at the level of strategy.
Faced with Guan Yu's contempt, Huang Zhong felt depressed in his heart. He longed for himself to be like Guan Yu, not only with excellent martial arts, but also outstanding in strategic planning and becoming an all-round outstanding commander. However, at his current age, it seems too late to make a breakthrough.
Forget it, I'll leave it at that. It's okay if the lord looks up to me, it doesn't matter what others think. Huang Zhong shook his head and explained to himself. He understands that his advantage lies in loyalty and bravery, and as for strategy, leave it to Zhuge Liang to think about. He realized that sometimes a person does not need to be proficient in everything, and each person needs to perform their own duties to better play their strengths.
Despite understanding Guan Yu's contempt, as a veteran, Huang Zhong decided not to try to make much of a difference in this regard. He sighed and decided to go all out to become a loyal warrior and do his duty for Liu Bei.
In the following battles, Huang Zhong cautiously avoided rashness, and under the wise command of Zhuge Liang, he fought steadily and steadily, never acting without authorization. His courage, decisiveness and experience have often turned the tide at critical moments, and he has made several great achievements.
Once, Liu Bei sent Huang Zhong to collect grain and grass, which was a dangerous and critical task. Huang Zhong led a small team, penetrated deep into the enemy territory, and after several victories, successfully harvested a large amount of wheat, and prepared to return triumphantly. However, at this time, Guan Yu suddenly sent a letter, saying that there was an opportunity to sneak attack the enemy's main camp, and urgently asked Huang Zhong to come to rendezvous.
Faced with this sudden request, Huang Zhong fell into some hesitation. He was well aware of the importance of the mission, but at the same time worried that it might be a trick to lure the enemy. After thinking for a while, he finally decided to continue to return to the camp to deliver food. He understands that if he is fooled, he will not only lose the food and grass for the main task, but can also lead to more serious consequences.
In the end, Huang Zhong's decision proved wise. Guan Yu fought alone, but was surrounded by the enemy. Fortunately, Huang Zhong sent the grain and grass back smoothly, and Liu Bei sent troops to rescue Guan Yu after learning about it. This incident made Liu Bei trust Huang Zhong even more, and praised him for his decisiveness and steadiness, not being trapped by the trick of luring the enemy, and successfully saving grain and grass.
Liu Bei praised Huang Zhong many times as "the strong minister of the country", and the soldiers also respected him very much. Although Huang Zhong is not a master strategist, his tenacity has won everyone's admiration. The villagers regarded him as a hero who defended his family and country.
Even Zhuge Liang, a military strategist beside Liu Bei, gradually realized the value of a loyal and honest character like Huang Zhong in the team. He realized that the army not only needed fierce generals such as Guan Yu, who were eager for quick success, but also a steady and long-lasting veteran like Huang Zhong. The two have their own strengths, and together they support half of the Shu Han Dynasty.
Over time, Guan Yu's attitude towards Huang Zhong also softened. He no longer criticized Huang Zhong publicly, but only expressed regret in private that Huang Zhong was "brave and unstrategic". Huang Zhong is accustomed to this and treats it indifferently, after all, everyone has their own unique strengths and weaknesses, and Guan Yu's character is relatively proud.
In his later years, he was a marquis, worshiped the prime minister, and had a happy ending in his life.
In the ensuing Battle of Yiling, Huang Zhong, who was seventy years old, was still brave and invincible, and charged at the front line desperately, until Liu Bei listened to Sun Quan's false strategy of retreating, and Jiangbei was able to temporarily withdraw.
After this battle, Liu Bei decided to leave the defense of Jiangling to Huang Zhong. For this old and sick veteran, Liu Bei felt pity and couldn't bear to let him set foot on the battlefield again. He hopes that Huang Zhong can enjoy the rest of his life and retire with peace of mind. Huang Zhong was grateful, but he also felt tired, so he decided to devote his later years to the work of consolidating the rear of Gangneung, and to ensure the safety of the city.
Every day, Huang Zhong personally checked the reserves of the granary and the solidity of the city's defenses. In several cases when the enemy army tried to attack the granary at night, Huang Zhong was always able to detect and successfully repel the enemy army in advance. When Liu Bei learned about it, he praised Huang Zhong as the patron saint of the city, bringing peace to the people.
Over the past few years, Huang Zhong has lived a quiet and contented life. In his own way, he fulfilled his last duty - to defend his homeland. After assisting Liu Chan in consolidating the situation in Jiangling, Han Dynasty, Huang Zhong chose to retire in old age. Liu Chan named him a partial general and gave him the honorific title of "Zhuang Miaobo", and his life ushered in a happy ending.
When Huang Zhong's wife said goodbye, she said with tears in her eyes: "Wife, you have served the country all your life, and I am proud of you. I wish you a peaceful retirement without any regrets! ”
Liu Chan also came to visit in person, fully praising Huang Zhong's outstanding exploits and ensuring the prosperity of the Shu Han state. Huang Zhong responded modestly, saying that he had just done his duty as an ordinary veteran and would always care about national affairs for the rest of his life.
Epilogue. When Huang Zhong was alone and quietly meditating, a thousand words surged into his heart. Although he did not create too many vigorous achievements in his life, he silently guarded the lord and the country with his unique perseverance and hard work. Looking back, he felt extremely relieved and satisfied.
Liu Bei once said: "Wealth and nobility do not return to their hometown, and this body will serve the country." In his own unique way, Huang Zhong completed the service of a warrior to the country. Although Guan Yu may not be impressed with him, with the support of Liu Bei and the people, this is enough.
There is not only one path in the journey of life, and Huang Zhong has completed this long road in his way. When he spent time with Bai Shou, he only left gratitude to the country in his heart, and no regrets. He is convinced that as long as he is worthy of his conscience, no matter what his life experience is, he will be complete and beautiful.