Talent falls on the fearless, and Xu Yu's death warns of disaster to come
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and a man named Xu You died at the hands of a man with lofty ideals. We can't help but ask, who is he? What's he doing? When he lies in his coffin, does he look back on what he has done in his life?
His name is Xu You, one of the great heroes of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, talented and eloquent, but he ended in failure. His successes and failures warn future generations to always maintain a sense of awe. So, what exactly did Xu Yu go through? What fate did his talent and arrogance bring him? Let's take a look at this confusing history.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when the situation was changing, there was a talented and ambitious person named Xu You in Hanoi.
Xu You is smart and studious, and the elders in the village like him very much. He read a lot of books, especially on military strategy, and later went south to join the powerful Yuan Shao.
In addition to Yuan Shao, Xu You also made friends with many celebrities in the rivers and lakes such as Guo Tu, the Jizhou sacrificial wine (he was also Yuan Shao's confidant), and Tian Feng, a senior strategist. He also became acquainted with Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei. These people were the most powerful people in the troubled times after the fall of the Han Dynasty, and Xu You had a rare opportunity to work with them.
Xu Yu became famous in the Battle of Guandu.
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, imperial power declined and local power grew. In the fifth year of Jian'an (200 years), Yuan Shao and Emperor Wu of Wei fought a decisive battle in Guandu, and the two factions fought to the death, and the victory was not scored.
Before this war, their relationship was not bad. Xu You, a strategist who advised Yuan Shao, suggested that Yuan Shaoqi attack Cao Cao's baggage and supplies, causing Cao's army to fall into a logistical stalemate, thus deciding the outcome of the war. This strategy greatly increased Yuan Shao's chances of victory.
When the battle of Guandu had not yet been decided, Xu Yu attacked the baggage truck and won a complete victory. He became famous in front of Yuan Shao, and even Yuan Shao praised his talent and strategy. But life is short, and flowers and applause don't last long.
Second, arrogance invites death.
Xu You died at the hands of Cao Cao, which is in stark contrast to his image of a capable man who used to be in the company of Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and other heroes of the world. The question is the cause of his death.
Xu Yu's impressive achievements have changed his temperament dramatically, from modesty to humility.
After the victory in the Battle of Guandu, Xu You became famous and arrogant.
He held himself in high esteem and belittled the actions of secular heroes such as Cao Cao. Even in public, he showed contempt and disdain for Cao Cao.
Xu You believed that he gave advice to Yuan Shao in the Battle of Guandu and helped Yuan Shao take the lead on the battlefield. He forgot that in the previous contact, Cao Cao also won him great promotion and recognition. At this moment, Xu You was only immersed in the arrogance of outstanding martial arts, and he could not be completely liberated.
Cao Cao beheaded Xu You, whom he despended.
Xu You openly expressed his contempt and disdain for Cao Cao, which undoubtedly angered Cao Cao, who was powerful at the time.
Cao Cao reigned in the world, using soldiers like a god, and insulting Xu You so unscrupulously was tantamount to burning his life in front of Xu You's eyes. Cao Cao was furious, believing that Xu Yu was ungrateful and deliberately betrayed him. So, he ordered Xu You to be beheaded for public display as an example.
At that time, Xu You was in a high position and became famous, but he still couldn't avoid this accident. It can be said that he was talented, but he did not use it seriously, and as a result, he reaped the consequences and eventually died.
iii.The Deceased's Last Thoughts: Why Did I Become Like This?
Xu Yu's death is regrettable. People can't help but ask, will the late Xu Yu recall his life in the coffin?
My gift is not my blessing.
When Xu You died, he probably thought that he had too many talents and ambitions, and even made a name for himself in the troubled times. In the end, instead of bringing happiness to him and his family, his talent brought bitter fruits.
If I had been humble and not arrogant, perhaps I would not have suffered the fate I have suffered today. You may have asked yourself this question. He was talented, but not respectful, which ultimately led to his failure.
I was mistaken"Respect"meaning.
Xu Yu's talent blinded him to a certain extent, and he forgot the importance of respect. The heart is filled with awe, not only for the strong, but also for the moral constraints of oneself and others.
Xu You initially thought he was too arrogant. Success blinded him, making him unable to see good and evil, and eventually caused a catastrophe. If he had maintained a sense of awe at the time, the outcome might have been different.
After all, I can't escape my fate.
When Xu You exhausted the last of his strength, he realized that he had risen and fallen in the troubled times, and it was difficult to escape the punishment of time.
When he is the darling of fate, he can consider his talents, his mastery; But as soon as he begins to talk rhetorically, when he has no remorse, the goal of fate is trampled on.
After Xu You's death, he may have finally realized the importance of respect. But it was too late to correct his mistakes, and he had to resign himself to his fate and suffer the tragic consequences.
Xu You's death was a relief. Instead of being happily rewarded, his talent was killed for his arrogance. His story is a profound inspiration for future generations:
1.Talent is valuable, but you must have a humble heart. Xu Yu tells us that only talent without humility and respect can only lead to self-destruction in the end.
2.The world changes over time, and prosperity must decline. Xu You was the center of attention, but fate also humbled him. This shows that things are impermanent and that people need to be in awe.
3.If you take, you live, and if you give up, you die. Xu Zhimo did not give up his arrogance, he ignored these. This is also the reason why he died in the end. This incident tells future generations that they should keep in mind Xu Yu's admonition and maintain a sense of awe so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Let's respect Xuyu, but don't repeat his mistakes. Let those who have read this history be in awe, embark on the road to success, avoid repeating the mistakes of Xu You, remember the lessons of Xu You, and look forward to a beautiful and happy life.