Liu Bei Zilong cannot be reused, the heart of the emperor

Mondo History Updated on 2024-02-14

The turbulent times of the Three Kingdoms, the pursuit of power plunged the world into panic, and the endless wars and country-to-country struggles shrouded the whole society in darkness.

People are desperate for the future, and even those innocent who have been forced into strife have to suffer immensely, their homes destroyed by war, and the good life they once had had come to naught.

Even in the face of a devastating blow, there is endless hope and longing, and war only brings despair and numbness to society, the fear of being defeated by bloody and cruel reality.

The rapid suffocation of death from the fierce fighting on the battlefield does not mean that the people have not experienced the brutality of war firsthand, it does not mean that they have not been completely baptized by war.

The consequences of frequent wars permeate everyday life, and soaring prices and dilapidated homes are eroding people's endurance and threaten to crush them at some point in the future.

The turbulent times of the Three Kingdoms, the suffering of the people, the kings of the pride of the heavens contain each other, and the game of the Three Kingdoms is thought-provoking. In this era, many talented people have emerged, such as the recognized Zhuge Liang, the popular Guan Yu Zhang Fei, and the handsome and mighty Zhao Zilong.

They used their own strength to compose the long song of the prosperity of the Three Kingdoms. Zhao Zilong's sense of existence was extremely strong, and Liu Bei specially warned him that he was unusable before he died, showing the unfathomable depth of the emperor's heart.

The brotherhood between Liu Bei and Zhao Zilong came suddenly, but from it, you can feel the sympathy of the strong. In fact, Zhao Zilong did not choose to follow Liu Bei at first.

Liu Bei was not a figure at the pinnacle of power from the beginning, he used to be a cautious and low-key person, and he had not yet shown his later edge. He appears to be mild-mannered and rarely gets into arguments, which makes him less of a threat from the outside.

However, the real Liu Bei behind him has been secretly observing the situation in the world, and his ambitions have never really been put down. He chose to stay in obscurity because the circumstances at the time did not allow him to be exposed prematurely.

He knew that he could only face the challenge alone until he was strong enough, so he chose to stand still, which was the wisest strategy.

Liu Bei's strategic vision is amazing, and he understands that it is not yet time to stand on his own. He cherished the opportunity to be a subordinate, which allowed him to learn countless ways to use people, and also took the opportunity to meet equally outstanding talents, such as Zhao Zilong.

Zhao Zilong is a natural general, his military ability is admirable, and he has been praised by his predecessors and peers many times, which fully proves his personal strength. When Liu Bei met Zhao Zilong, he was in the predicament of being ambitious but lacking in strength, and in order to quickly strengthen himself, he defected to Gongsun Zhan.

Coincidentally, Zhao Zilong also had the same goal and took refuge under Gongsun Zhan.

The acquaintance of Liu Bei and Zhao Zilong, Gongsun Chan may never have expected it. However, when Liu Bei realized that the power in his hands had surpassed that of the past, the desire to fight for power and profit in his heart became stronger and stronger, and he finally decided to invite Zhao Zilong to join him.

However, Zhao Zilong did not agree immediately at first, and it happened that some of Gongsun Zhan's behaviors made Zhao Zilong dissatisfied, and he found an excuse to leave Gongsun Zhan. Subsequently, Zhao Zilong learned of Liu Bei's close contact with Yuan Shao, and he immediately found Liu Bei's foothold and met Liu Bei again.

After careful consideration, Zhao Zilong finally decided to follow his best friend Liu Bei to fight the world together. Liu Bei knew Zhao Zilong's military talent, so he cherished him very much.

Although Zhao Zilong followed Liu Bei and did not get the opportunity to make great military achievements on the front line, their relationship between the monarch and the minister was controversial because of this.

Liu Bei's unconditional trust in Zhao Zilong made him dare to let this martial arts general be with him, as the so-called "the king's pillow does not allow others to sleep soundly". If it weren't for Liu Bei's 120% trust in Zhao Zilong, with his cautious and suspicious character, it would be difficult not to doubt Zhao Zilong's loyalty.

Historically, many originally loyal generals were discredited because of the emperor's suspicions, such as the famous incident of releasing military power with a glass of wine, which was caused by the trust between monarchs and ministers.

Liu Bei's trust in Zhao Zilong was not limited to placing him at his side, but a high recognition of Zhao Zilong's ability and loyalty. Liu Bei dared to expose his weaknesses, which shows his trust and dependence on Zhao Zilong.

Although the unification of the world was the goal of everyone in power, and competition was inevitable, when Liu Bei fell into the trap of the enemy, Zhao Zilong's unwavering support helped him save the day.

However, the difference in concepts between the two stemmed from Guan Yu's tragic death, which deeply stimulated Liu Bei.

At the critical juncture of sending troops, Zhao Zilong dissuaded Liu Bei on the grounds of the overall situation, which made Liu Bei angry, and he had to re-examine Zhao Zilong. Although Zhao Zilong is dedicated to the country and the people, he is too straightforward and lacks tactfulness.

Liu Bei's beloved general died, and sending troops to pursue the enemy was a manifestation of his love and righteousness, and Zhao Zilong's dissuasion at this time undoubtedly added fuel to the fire. It's a pity that Zhao Zilong didn't realize that his words and deeds might have touched Liu Bei's bottom line.

Although it was impossible to tell who was right and who was wrong between Liu Bei and Zhao Zilong, Liu Bei still warned his henchmen around him not to reuse Zhao Zilong before he died.

Zhao Zilong's mistake was that he did not fully understand the position of his courtiers in front of the king, and he failed to detect Liu Bei's displeasure in time. But this does not mean that we can completely deny him, because Zhao Zilong has been loyal all his life and has never really betrayed Liu Bei.

Therefore, a more appropriate evaluation is that Zhao Zilong is more suitable to be a general, because he is sensitive to the situation in the world and has a strong interest in the improvement of military strength. However, he may have neglected to learn how to maintain the relationship between the monarch and the courtier.

Liu Bei and Zhao Zilong's deep friendship stems from their like-mindedness. Before Liu Bei ascended the throne, no matter how the two of them conflicted, they would not cause harm to each other.

Because their identities are equal, there is no distinction between high and low. However, when Liu Bei invited Zhao Zilong to join and gave him a high position, the relationship between the two began to become unequal, and it was reasonable for Liu Bei to be wary of Zhao Zilong.

Zhao Zilong is more suitable to be a general who focuses on military affairs, because the intrigue in the court and speculating on the king's intentions are not what he is good at. This is Liu Bei's consideration as an emperor.

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