Did you know?During the Three Kingdoms period, although civil wars were frequent, large-scale foreign invasions were rare. What kind of historical wisdom is hidden behind this?
Cao Cao's northern defense strategy
Cao Cao, a strategist who was not only good at domestic affairs but also good at military affairs. Facing the NorthHunswithWuhuanthreatened, he showed excellent border defense strategy.
In 207 AD, Cao Cao personally set out on an expedition and launched a fierce offensive against Wuhuan. The outstanding performance of Zhang Liao and other famous generals made this battle a decisive victory, which greatly weakened the power of Wuhuan. After this battle, Cao Cao succeeded in ensuring stability in the north and effectively preventing foreign tribes from moving south.
Zhuge Liang's southern expedition
In the blink of an eye, to the southwest, we see the wise manZhuge Liangfigure. In 225 A.D., he led an armySouthern Expedition, which aims to calm the instability in the Nanzhong Mountains.
His army fought a seven-year tug-of-war with the hill tribes, eventually succeeding in appeasing the local tribes through constant tactical adjustments and tactical changes. This is not only a military victory, but also a model of cultural integration and national unity.
Sun Quan's southeastern defensive line
Look at Soochow again,Sun QuanFacing the southeast coastShanyue tribe。These ethnic groups, who were skilled in water warfare, were once a great threat to Eastern Wu. Sun Quan sent generals such as Huang Gai and Lü Meng to conduct many expeditions.
After a series of battles, finally in Sun Quan's later years, Zhuge Ke used ingenious tactics to capture the fortress of Shanyue and finally pacify this area.
Conclusion
History tells usThe long-term stability of a country requires not only strong military strength, but also well-thought-out strategies and cultural cohesion.
Today, despite the changes in the world, the belief in protecting the nation will never change. We should draw wisdom from the past and face the challenges of the future.