On the historical stage of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there was a military general who profoundly witnessed the rise and fall of Shu Han, and he became the only general who walked through the troubled times in the entire period. Is this unusual fact the result of his brilliant intellect, or is it the hidden story that makes him a unique presence in history?
Liao Hua, the character is frugal, the year of birth and death is unknown, and he is a famous general of the Shu Han Dynasty. His early experience is no longer verifiable, although "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" has woven a legendary life experience for him, but it is difficult to distinguish the truth from the false. This unknown veteran general had ups and downs in his life, until his whereabouts were unknown after Wei destroyed Shu. However, after all, Liao Hua has made outstanding military exploits, which deserve to be faced. Although there is a lack of relevant records in the official history, you might as well refer to the version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms":
It turned out that Liao Hua had participated in Zhang Jiao's uprising in his early years and became a member of the Yellow Turban Army. At a time of great turmoil, peasant uprisings ensued. Liao Hua was originally a poor peasant in Jiangxia County, unable to endure the exploitation of the corrupt rule of the Han family, so he did not hesitate to join the Yellow Turban Army led by Zhang Jiao. In the war, Liao Hua showed a brave and decisive side and became famous.
As Liu Bei pacified the remnants of the Yellow Turban, Liao Hua also attached himself to Liu Bei. Although he came from a humble background, he received the grace of Liu Bei's acquaintance. Liu Bei's strength was weak at that time, and Liao Hua had a certain prestige in the Yellow Turban Army, so Liu Bei accepted Liao Hua in order to strengthen his strength.
Privately, Liao Hua was not willing to pledge allegiance to a lower-ranking leader. However, the times were pressing, and Liao Hua understood the general trend, and finally chose to defect to Liu Bei. Once he took refuge, Liao Hua was grateful and swore allegiance.
With Liu Bei's occupation of Yizhou, he used troops year after year, and the national strength was consumed. In the face of Cao Cao's occupation of the north, Sun Quan stabilized Jiangdong, and Liu Bei fell into an embattled situation. In order to reverse the situation, the military advisor Pang Tong proposed to seize Jingzhou, and Liu Bei adopted this suggestion.
In the process of Liu Bei personally leading a large army to attack Wu, Liao Hua also followed his army. However, Wu's army won many battles, Liu Bei's army was defeated and retreated, and the situation was very grim. Although Liao Hua was brave and fearless, he made many achievements, but in the end he still failed.
After the Battle of Chibi, Liu Bei faced an even more serious dilemma. However, Liu Bei was not discouraged, and he decided to take a detour to capture Jingzhou. In the end, in the Battle of Lukou, Liu Bei successfully defeated Liu Cong and captured Jingzhou. In this war, Liao Hua also played an important supporting role and contributed a lot.
After Liu Bei obtained Jingzhou, he felt a little relieved in his heart. He held a banquet with his ministers to celebrate his achievements, drank and toasted, and rewarded Liao Hua with gold and silver treasures as a reward. However, at the moment of celebration, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
Liu Bei finally achieved a certain military advantage. He and Liao Hua and others held a banquet to celebrate their achievements, raised a glass to drink, and rewarded them with gold silk as a reward. The soldiers also used wine to dispel their sorrows and relieve their depression after a long time. However, just as they were celebrating, there was bad news that Guan Yu was defeated and Jingzhou was lost!
It turned out that Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou while Liu Bei's main force was out, and Guan Yu was unable to resist, so he had to abandon Maicheng and retreat in a hurry. In the process of retreating, Guan Yu encountered the pursuers and finally died heroically, and Maicheng was also captured by Cao's army.
When Liu Bei learned the news, he was devastated. He had been unable to eat for several days and was emaciated. The ministers also frowned one by one. At this moment, the good news came after the victory of Chibi!
As a result, Liao Hua emerged in the troubled times, followed Liu Bei's campaign, and made great contributions. However, his life was destined to be bumpy, and he became the only military general to survive in the entire period. In the Battle of Jingzhou, Liu Bei's heroic performance was highly appreciated, and he raised a glass to celebrate his achievements, and Liao Hua was able to seek stability in the troubled times.
However, due to the teasing of fate, the bad news of the loss of Jingzhou came, Guan Yu died heroically, and Cao's army captured Maicheng. Liu Bei's heart was like a knife, and Liao Hua was even more indignant. Although Chibi won a certain advantage, victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, and Guan Yu's departure is undoubtedly a huge blow to Shu Han.
In Liu Bei's grief, Liao Hua deeply felt the changes of the times and had endless suffering. He looked back at his past exploits, recalled the ups and downs of his life, and suddenly realized that he was the last hero of Shu Han. The lord Liu Bei and his comrade-in-arms Guan Yu left one by one, leaving only Liao Hua, the walking corpse.
In his heart, the former country is like a dream bubble. He guarded his family and country all his life, and finally became an outcast of the times. The fall of Shu Han is the final answer to Liao Hua's lifelong loyalty. He is like an old tree, after all, it is unstable, and it may fall down at any time.
Liao Hua, who has gray temples, carries the enmity of a generation, looking at the emptiness of the Shu Han court, and there is only endless loneliness in his heart. Like many unknown heroes in the history of the Three Kingdoms, he has become a witness to the changes of the times, but he cannot change the fate of fate.
After the fall of Shu Han, Liao Hua followed Liu Bei's will and continued the great cause of the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains. However, the years are not forgiving, and he is already in his prime. Although the Northern Expedition had military achievements, it also suffered repeated failures, and finally had to return to his hometown. He witnessed the rise and fall of Shu Han in his battles again and again, but he could not change the course of history.
During Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition, Liao Hua, as an old minister, has been working for Shu Han in obscurity. He participated in many Northern Expeditions and overcame difficulties with Zhuge Liang, but in the end, the Northern Expedition also ended with the changes of the times. Jiang Wei's death in battle was a heavy blow to his heart, and Liao Hua once again felt the ruthlessness of the times.
As a result, he gradually withdrew from the court and witnessed the rise of a new generation. Despite his bravery on the battlefield, the wheels of the times will not stop for him. The new generation of generals emerged, Liao Hua's figure gradually dimmed, and his military exploits gradually faded away in the long river of history.
In the last years, he looked back on his life, reminisced about the past battles, and the glory of the past. However, he also understands that he is no longer the high-spirited god of war he was back then. He is a veteran in his twilight years, who survives with the tide of the times. There is too much melancholy and helplessness in his heart to express in words.
The demise of Shu Han was a heavy blow to Liaohua. He entered the capital of Wei and bid farewell to his long battlefield career. He saw the unification of Shu and Han, but it collapsed into dust in his lifetime. Like a walking corpse, he continued to watch over a ruined territory.
Eventually, his aging body drifted away from the capital. His life is a microcosm of the rise and fall of Shu Han. He is a witness of the times and a passerby of history. Between prosperity and decline, he left his legend along the trail of his war horse.
Time flies, time flies. In the long river of history, there are too many heroes like Liao Hua. They may be brave, tenacious, or loyal, but they will not escape the cycle of the times after all. Liao Hua's life may not have left a brilliant chapter, but he wrote a history of the rise and fall of the Shu Han Dynasty in silent dedication. He is the soldier who once existed, but left silently, he is a walking meteor in the Three Kingdoms era, leaving traces that are faint or profound, but will always shine in the memory of history.