On the battlefields of ancient times, valiant generals always stood out. But there was a general who was on an equal footing with Zhang Fei, and even had the opportunity to defeat Zhao Yun easily, but chose to be merciful.
What kind of war strategies and considerations are hidden behind this seemingly incredible plot? Does this general harbor deeper worries or untold stories?
At that critical moment, why didn't he kill Zhao Yun easily and let go of this opportunity to become a legend, all of which became a mystery in the history of war. The decision-making and psychological fluctuations of this brave general have become a controversial scene in history.
Let's step into this ancient battlefield and uncover why the general hesitated at a critical moment and the mysteries that this event left behind in the long history of history.
Zhang He, the brave and famous Zhang He, the word Changlun, was born in Nanzheng, Hanzhong. According to the "Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms", he was known for his bravery when he was young, proficient in mounted archery, and extremely powerful.
Every battle must be won, Zhang He can always go deep into the enemy formation alone, and no one can beat him. Even if you fight alone, you can capture the flag, and no one can stop you. Because he has been famous for his bravery since he was a child, he is extremely good on the battlefield, so he is known as "fierce".
He is not only good at using tactics and has full odds of winning, but also knows how to use the art of war, and his wisdom is outstanding. He has made great military exploits and is deeply appreciated by Cao Cao. When Cao Pi usurped the Han Dynasty and became independent, Zhang He opposed everyone, resolutely supported it, and made great achievements.
Zhang He repeatedly showed outstanding achievements in battles with the Shu army. When Zhuge Liang was on the Northern Expedition, he would always avoid fighting him, respecting and avoiding him. He once fought fifty rounds with Zhang Fei, a famous general of Shu State, in the battle of Danqu Mountain, and both of them were very strong in combat.
Holding Fang Tian's halberd, his murderous aura was invincible in the enemy formation, and no one could defeat him. Therefore, after the Battle of Nagasakapo, when he met Zhao Yun, he had a chance to win, but he finally let Zhao Yun go.
Why is that?
Liu Bei was defeated by Cao's army in the Battle of Changbanpo, and led his men and horses to flee in a hurry. Zhao Yun felt that the lord's situation was in danger, and decided to turn around and return to the battle to find Liu Bei's family in order to protect their safety.
Zhao Yun, as Liu Bei's loyal general, regards the lord as his father, and knows that the safety of the lord and Liu Chan is tied to one shot. In the heavy encirclement of the enemy, Zhao Yun was not afraid and entered the battlefield alone, with superhuman courage and perseverance, under the fierce attack of the enemy, he still spared no effort to search.
Finally, he successfully found Liu Chan's mother and son. However, at this time, Mrs. Mi had died of her injuries and was dying. In order to ensure Liu Chan's safety, Mrs. Mi chose to end her life by committing suicide, leaving a sentence: "Born as Cao, died as Wei, and have no face to say goodbye to the lord of the Han family."
Hearing this, Zhao Yun burst into tears and his heart ached. He understands Mrs. Mi's pain and helplessness, and also understands a mother's selfless dedication and sacrifice for her child.
At the moment of retreating quickly with Liu Chan in his arms, Zhao Yun deeply felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He must bring the future of the Han family to a safe place, and no matter what, he must not lose it.
However, halfway through, the Shu army encountered Zhang He, a fierce general of Cao Ying. Zhao Yun once killed Zhang He's old friend Gao Lan, and the two immediately became tense when they met. Zhang He's eyes were red with anger, and he vowed to avenge Gao Ran and behead Zhao Yun under his horse.
And Zhao Yun held Liu Chan in one hand, and he was powerless to resist at all, so he could only retreat while fighting. In the end, the two fought to a big pit, and Zhao Yun fell into the pit with his horse and fell into a desperate situation.
Zhao Yun was trapped in an earthen pit and could not exert his combat effectiveness, while Zhang He stood on a high place and had an absolute advantage. However, when Zhang He was about to kill with a gun, he suddenly saw Liu Chan in Zhao Yun's arms emitting red light around him, and the people and horses rose into the air.
Zhang He immediately recognized that it was the qi of the Son of Heaven, and he couldn't help but feel shocked in his heart - he would never dare to hurt this little lord who was favored by the Mandate of Heaven! So he retracted his gun and gave up the attack.
It turned out that Liu Chan, as the heir of the Han Dynasty, was born with the true spirit of destiny. At that critical juncture, his Son of Heaven qi appeared, so that Zhang He did not dare to act rashly, so he could only let Zhao Yun go.
And Zhao Yun also showed the greatest forgiveness and mercy to the enemy because of his destiny.
The duel between Zhang Fei and Zhang He was won or lost in 50 rounds. Before the Battle of Changbanpo, Zhang He and Zhang Fei, a famous general of Shu State, had a thrilling heads-up in Danqu Mountain.
Zhang Fei wanted to take Zhang He, but Zhang He lived in a simple house and did not fight with him for a long time. So, Zhang Fei resorted to a strategy and pretended to withdraw from the army. Zhang He saw Zhang Feibing retreating, and he also followed, and the two started a fierce duel.
In this battle, Zhang Fei's Zhangba Snake Spear and Zhang He's Fang Tian Painting Halberd clashed fiercely, and the fierce murderous aura collided with the domineering internal force, and even the mountain cliff was shaken. Fifty rounds later, the two were still inseparable.
Zhang Fei and Zhang He's strength is equal, and they are equal. Zhang He let Zhao Yun go in the Battle of Changbanpo, not because he couldn't win, but out of respect for Liu Chan.
This shows that Zhang He is a well-thought-out and righteous general.
In general, Zhang He had two confrontations against the fierce generals of Shu State, both of which had obvious advantages and had a great chance of winning, but they both let go of their opponents. The reason for this is partly due to Liu Bei's benevolence, and partly because Liu Chan has the mandate of heaven.
This fully reflects the extraordinary principles and profound insights of the fierce generals of the Three Kingdoms, who are good at fighting and know what to do and what not to do. It can be seen that these fierce generals in the Three Kingdoms period not only have superb martial arts and unique skills, but also have noble integrity and excellent judgment, which is also an important factor in their great achievements.
The morality and honor they uphold in their hearts are far more admirable than force.
Zhang He forgave Zhao Yun twice, both out of respect for Liu Bei and Liu Chan. It is not because of his lack of ability that he does not pursue victory, but he adheres to a respectful principle and judgment of life.
This lofty moral sentiment and benevolent heart are enough to win the admiration of future generations. The heroic generals of the Three Kingdoms period, their extraordinary strength is certainly admirable, but their moral sentiments and benevolent hearts are the cornerstone of their foothold in the troubled times.
This is an eternal teaching, and it is also the most precious spiritual wealth left by the famous figures of the Three Kingdoms to future generations.