The death of the four famous generals in history has always aroused people's deep emotion - rabbits die and dogs are cooked, and birds are hidden, and they are often because of their outstanding merits and talents, but they end up like this, which can't help but make us sigh at the impermanence and cruelty of fate. The reason for this is that they are in a place of fame and fame, and they are in a complex and fierce relationship between monarchs and ministers. The so-called wise man may have a way to protect himself, or choose to outwit the trust of others and be low-key and introverted in order to ensure his own safety. However, if you fall into wealth, have no one in your sights, feel good about yourself, or trigger danger by being too public, or invite trouble because of dissatisfaction, you are all examples of failure to act prudently. Therefore, we should keep in mind the famous saying: "Humility gains, but full of losses", and "A courtier must not share power and power in pleasure". We should do our best to avoid the tragedy of these loyal men.
1.Deng Ai (Cao Wei).
Deng Ai can be described as a well-known person from Xinye, Henan. He served as the Taishou of Runan and the captain of Changshui, and then was promoted to the general of the expedition to the west, and was awarded the honorary title of Marquis Deng. In 263 AD, he led an army of more than 30,000 to Shu, intending to stop the invasion of enemy forces. It's a pity that Jiang Wei gathered troops in the Sword Pavilion and resisted Deng Ai's attack. Despite this, the clever Deng Ai still seized the opportunity, secretly crossed the Yinping Pass, occupied Jiangyou, and defeated Zhuge Liang's son Zhuge Zhan in the Mianzhu area, and then took advantage of the victory to capture the city, and approached Chengdu, forcing the Shu Han River to decline, and finally reluctantly chose to surrender. Deng Ai was undoubtedly the man of great merit in this battle, showing extraordinary wisdom and courage. But he was too arrogant, and fraudulently used the story of Deng Yu of the Eastern Han Dynasty to declare himself the ruler and knight himself. This behavior aroused Sima Zhao's suspicion and vigilance, and as a result, he was punished and escorted to the capital. However, it is such a mighty hero who unfortunately died on the front line in the end, which makes people sigh!
2.He Ruobi (Sui Dynasty).
He Ruobi is from Luoyang, Henan Province, and is a brave warrior who is good at fighting and full of pride. He was once an important general in quelling the rebellion of the Chen State, and because of his extraordinary talent and excellent strategy, he was promoted to the Shangzhu State, and was awarded the title of General of the Right Wuhou, and was also awarded the honorary title of Duke of Song. At this time, he was in his prime, his status was noble, his family was full of noble watches, and he was extremely glorious, but he often held a grudge because he thought that his fame was superior to everyone else, and he often took the prime minister as his own responsibility, so that he showed resentment towards Emperor Wen of Sui between his words. Later, He Ruobi was alienated by Emperor Wen and was eventually arrested and imprisoned. Although Emperor Wen finally forgave him because of his loyalty and military exploits, he was forever deprived of his right to be an official. In 604 AD, He Ruobi accompanied Emperor Wen on a northern tour, and met Gao Xi, Yuwenbi and others in Yulin, causing trouble. In 607 AD, he was sentenced to death by Emperor Wen at the age of 64 because he was accused of arguing about the government. This once glorious general finally died because of his own gaffes, which is really sad!
3.Xue Wanche (a famous general of the Tang Dynasty).
Xue Wanche, a brave general born in the historic city of Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, has a unique understanding of tactics and the battlefield due to his family heritage. His courage and courage made him invincible in the lush land of Rongyi. He has followed the outstanding crown prince Li Jiancheng, defeated the enemy general Dou Jiande, defeated Liu Heimin, etc., with his countless achievements, and has always been an excellent soldier of our country. Perhaps because of his insistence on not deviating from his loyal beliefs, he firmly stood by the side of the prince in that shocking Xuanwumen Rebellion, leading his men to fight valiantly, until Li Shimin showed the prince's head, and they were able to flee the war zone with dozens of cavalry. Despite this, because of his outstanding martial arts and bravery, Li Shimin sent envoys to lobby, and finally awarded him the post of general of the right leading army. During his life's career as a horseman, he fought in all directions, pacified the Turks in the east, conquered Goguryeo, defeated Tugu, Xue Yan and other enemies, and brought honor to the country no matter which battlefield he was on. Although he became a powerful person in the current dynasty, he always maintained his humility and grace, and was appointed as the general of the Right Wuwei and was made the Duke of Wu'an. Tang Taizong Li Shimin praised him as one of the outstanding generals at that time, and compared him with Li Daozong and Li Tao, which was undoubtedly a very high evaluation of him.
However, due to his overconfidence and frequent bullying, he had strained relations with other generals. Later, he was reported and dismissed for dereliction of duty and exiled to distant Xiangzhou. However, his good fortune did not seem to end there, and after a period of exile, he was released and placed in Ningzhou to serve as an important assassin. However, he was once again reduced to the teasing of fate, because he was so keen on power that he even participated in the conspiracy of the prince to try to overthrow the emperor's rule and elect Li Yuanjing, the king of Jing, as the new emperor. Unfortunately, his plan was leaked, and after the emperor learned about it, he directly sentenced Xue Wanche to death. This brought the once favored general to an end to his brilliant and short life.
It is a sigh that such a heroic man who once dominated the battlefield ended up with such a sad ending, simply because he lacked a gradual understanding of things and respect for his friends, as well as an improper grasp of the bottom line of his rights. Although it is difficult to accept, history is like this, and there are always many regrets waiting for us to discover and understand.
4.Lan Yu (a famous general of the Ming Dynasty).
Lan Yu, a heroic figure born in Dingyuan County, Anhui Province, where the prosperous customs and customs are strong, has a very superior family background, and is the younger brother of the wife of Chang Yuchun, the king of Kaiping. He was tall, broad-faced, and a man of leadership, who was always able to lead his army to victory in any difficult battle. He fought in the north and south, led the army countless times, and each time he was able to reap great merit on the battlefield. In the Battle of the Fisher's Sea, his army won a perfect victory among the great foreign forces here, and the loot he caught was piled up. The news of his victory reached the capital, and the imperial court bestowed great glory on him, comparing him to Wei Qing and Li Jing, the great commanders of ancient China, and giving him the title of Duke of Liangguo. Although he received great respect and preferential treatment from the emperor, his inner depravity did not stop there, but acted recklessly, and with increasing arrogance and arrogance, he used the slave of the village where he lived and adopted his son. He also deliberately flouted law enforcement and even indulged soldiers to launch attacks on checkpoints. All these evil behaviors show his pride and ambition.
When he served in the imperial court, his words and demeanor showed extreme arrogance, and these arrogant attitudes became his Achilles' heel. In war, he also promoted and promoted officers as he pleased, and he was always arbitrary. Even though Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang reminded him many times, he still did not repent and still went his own way. Of course, we must admit that he does possess the excellent qualities of a general, both in military siege and military defense! He was able to soberly analyze the situation in the midst of chaos and take effective measures during the war, thus winning victory after victory. If he can always maintain the kind of dedication he had at the beginning, then his glory and achievements will inevitably surpass Wei Qing and Li Jing and others, and become a real generation of war gods!
However, history will always tell us with the cruel truth that some opportunities are not always so easy to grasp, and this is still the case for those who are as brave and good as blue jade, let alone us today. Which is right and which is wrong can only be left to the people of the future to comment! It's just that seeing these countless kingdom wars and the endless entanglements of human nature intertwined, people can't help but feel emotional!