Dong Zhuo, a historical figure, was indeed portrayed as a character with a very negative image in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and almost became synonymous with "Big Bad". However, when we look at his life beyond the perspective of ** setting, we will find that he also has some remarkable points, and his life cannot be summarized simply as "big traitor".
The common image of Dong Zhuo can be roughly summed up in three words: it's bad. This evaluation mainly stems from his evil deeds: burning, killing and looting the people, raping women, destroying Luoyang City, and so on. These are indeed the ugliest aspects of his life, but if we stop at them, we may lose sight of his other qualities.
Dong Zhuo was born in Longxi, a place adjacent to the Qiang people in the northwest. There he developed a bold and uninhibited and rough character. He was not only proficient in martial arts, but also established a strong influence in the local area, befriended the Qiang people, attracted talents, and maintained a strong local position. He treated his men like brothers and sisters, fought alongside them, and built a desperate army.
Therefore, we should look at Dong Zhuo, a historical figure, from multiple angles, and not one-sidedly define him as a "big traitor". His life was full of gains and losses, and the best side coexisted with military talent. Only by knowing him comprehensively can we get closer to the real Dong Zhuo.
This also reminds us that when evaluating historical figures, we should abandon stereotypes and treat their lives politely, so as not to be biased. Historical figures are often multidimensional, and their image and behavior should also be considered in many ways.