Why did Zhuge Liang let Guan Yu guard Huarong Dao? Changing to other generals, Liu Bei is in big trouble
Monuments, mountains, rivers. The rolling Yangtze River is passing away, and the waves are sweeping away the heroes. In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, before the establishment of the Three Kingdoms, it was the time when the heroes rose together and competed for the world.
In the midst of the troubled times, some important historical events and figures occurred that shaped the basic pattern of the Three Kingdoms, the most famous of which are the Battle of Chibi and Huarong Dao.
The rise of Cao Cao and the plight of the Sun and Liu families.
In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao pacified the north and had an army of 800,000 under his command. At this time, Cao Cao was in the midst of a great war and wanted to sort out the south and complete the northern expedition to Jiangdong.
At the same time, Sun and Liu Lianjun also fell into dire straits. Sun Quan had just destroyed the state of Wu, but his strength was still very weak. Liu Bei was seriously wounded after his defeat in Xuzhou and was forced to temporarily reside in Jiangling (part of Sun Quan's Jiangdong domain). They joined forces and barely held off Cao's army.
In order to legitimize the suppression of bandits, Cao Cao instructed people to draft a decree and sent an envoy to Jiangdong to instruct Sun Quan"Help to suppress the thieves"。This caused an uproar in Soochow. A heated debate ensued at the court, and the ministers were in a dilemma.
If you disobey the order, you will become an enemy of the Khan. But if you obey the order, you can give Jiangdong away for free and let Cao Cao do his own thing.
Sun Quan was hesitant in the heated debate. Strategist Lu Su calmly persuaded:"Your Majesty, it makes no difference to us villains whether to descend or not, except that our masters will change. But for you, it's a different story. You have to make a decision as soon as possible so that you don't miss a big deal. "
This sentence was like a hammer, knocking Sun Quan's mind awake. He recognized the situation and made a clear decision: join forces with Liu to resist Cao! Lu Su's few words changed the situation in Jiangdong and laid the foundation of the Sun-Liu alliance.
At the same time, Liu Bei, who was in Jiangling, also received an order. He wrote back in his own hand:"I will beg for thieves, and the six dragons will fight the Han. "Soon after, the two families quickly came to an agreement to share weal and woe, regardless of success or failure. The eastern and western fronts have been opened, and an incredible battle awaits us.
In the Battle of Chibi, Cao's army was defeated.
Zhou Yu is the commander-in-chief, and Zhuge Liang is the military advisor. They formulated a detailed battle plan overnight and decided to use Chibi to launch an attack on Cao's army.
Soon, Cao's ** team arrived to the sound of drums. The whole country was mobilized, and morale was high. The battle has not yet begun, but it is already fierce. Cao Cao rode the Nanpi to the front, and the generals followed. He thought that he had a chance to win, but unexpectedly Wu Jun came quietly.
Cao Cao believed that the Sun-Liu alliance was weak and difficult to defeat, and disagreed with the generals' suggestions for night attacks. However, in the middle of the night, ships from the East and West sailed towards Cao Cao's fleet at the same time.
What is even more amazing is that when the enemy ships arrived, a raging fire broke out on the turning riverbed. It turned out that Zhuge Liang ordered people to tie reeds and roses to torches, so that the wind could quickly burn them, causing Cao's army to fall into chaos.
The flames flew in the air, staining the river red, and Cao Jun was torn to shreds amid shouts of killing and screams. Cao Cao was shocked and hurriedly ordered the withdrawal of the army, and for a time the army was disheartened, and even Cao Cao himself was almost killed.
Taking advantage of the chaos of Cao's army, the Sun-Liu coalition army attacked Cao's camp from the east and west. Cao's army was defeated, and half of them were killed. Cao Cao had to flee back to the north. This seemingly unwinnable battle was ruined.
Guan Yu defended the road and let the enemy go.
After the victory in the Battle of Chibi, the Sun-Liu Alliance pursued the remnants of Cao's army to Huarong Dao on the north bank of the Yangtze River. It was a narrow canyon where Cao Cao could be buried if he was defeated again.
In order to ensure success, Zhuge Liang sent Guan Yu to lead an army of 50,000 to ambush on Huarong Road and capture Cao Cao alive. He made an agreement with Guan Yu that if Cao Cao could not be captured, he would be punished.
The agreement is progressing well. But Zhuge Liang had other plans - he foresaw that Guan Yu would inevitably leave Cao Cao. Cao Cao and Guan Yu have always been lovers in the past.
Guan Yu was accidentally captured by Cao's army during the Battle of Xuzhou. Cao Cao treated him very well, not only giving him official positions and power, but also letting him eat and drink well. Cao Cao invited Guan Yu to his home every day, toasted him personally, and chatted while drinking. Cao Cao's love for Guan Yu is obvious.
Later, Cao Cao learned of Liu Bei's whereabouts, so he wanted to return Guan Yu to Liu Bei with his beloved horse Chitu. Guan Yu remembered Cao Cao's kindness to him. Zhuge Liang decided to let Guan Yu go.
When the remnants of Cao's army arrived, Guan Yu had already set up an ambush in Huarong. Guan Yu has raised his sword to kill the enemy who deceived the king and treasoned the country. But when he saw that face, Guan Yu's hand suddenly stopped. Seeing his benefactor, Guan Yu's sword slowly fell, but in the end he let Cao Cao go.
Liu Bei won the hearts of the people with his life.
Cao Cao escaped from Huarong, and Guan Yu faced death. Zhuge Liang said bluntly:"I bent the law for personal gain, so that Cao Cao disobeyed the military order and died innocently. "
When the news reached Liu Bei's ears, Liu Bei cried uncontrollably and fell to his knees, bursting into tears. He choked up and said"I live and die with Guan Yu, if he is beheaded, I will no longer be able to be the big brother in the world! "
In fact, Zhuge Liang has been looking forward to this result for a long time. Sending Guan Yu to Huarong Dao was precisely to buy people's hearts. Guan Yu is Liu Bei's most beloved younger brother, and if he can return his innocence, he can win the trust of the generals.
Zhuge Liang said without hesitation"Thanks to Yun Chang for leading our army to make great contributions and capture Cao thief alive. Well deserved, it should be rewarded! "Although the generals knew that this was inappropriate, they also deeply felt Zhuge Liang's generosity. From now on, they will listen to Zhuge Liang's words from their hearts.
v.The danger of intruders farming in the Yangtze River.
Zhuge Liang let Cao Cao go in order to buy people's hearts. First of all, Liu Bei had just escaped from Xuzhou and found a new home in Jiangnan and needed time to recover. If Cao Cao was captured and killed, the Sun-Liu alliance would fall apart. Liu Bei will be eaten alive by Wu Guosheng. That's why Cao Cao had to be defeated, not killed.
Secondly, Mr. Zhuge already had a plan to divide the world into three parts and join Wu to resist Wei. Only by living in harmony with the Wei State can the Sun-Liu alliance last. With three legs, Sun and Liu can contain each other. This is the profound meaning of forward education.
Third, Liu Bei wanted to seize Jingzhou and Bashu. If Cao Cao was eliminated, Jingzhou would belong to Sun Wu. If Cao Cao did not die, he would retake Jingzhou after the war. At that time, Liu Bei can take advantage of the situation to seize Jing and Yi. This was the key to the establishment of the Shu Han state.
Zhuge Liang had just retired, and the generals still didn't trust him. When he let Cao Cao go, he bought people's hearts. This is the cornerstone of the Three Kingdoms. This is the cornerstone of the Three Kingdoms.
Six. Gradually build big things.
After the Battle of Chibi, after Zhuge Liang's careful planning, Liu Bei finally gained a firm foothold in Jiangnan and could breathe a sigh of relief. Subsequently, Liu Bei gradually consolidated Jingzhou and took advantage of the situation to seize the territory of Bashu.
Liu Bei was alone in the south of the Yangtze River, but eventually rose to prominence and established a regime to rival Wei and Wu. Cao Cao was defeated in the Battle of Red Cliffs, but remained alive and took control of the Central Plains. The Three Kingdoms were thus born. Guan Yu released Cao Cao, making the Three Kingdoms possible.
Zhuge Liang's plan was not wrong, and this battle laid the cornerstone of the Three Kingdoms. From small to large, Shu Han gradually moved towards the peak of the glorious era. Zhuge Liang maintained Liu Bei's glory and reversed the chaos of the Three Kingdoms.
vii.Unforgettable heroes.
When the world criticized Guan Yu for letting Cao Cao go, they probably wouldn't have thought that it was Guan Yu's kindness that created the Three Kingdoms model. Guan Yu letting Cao Cao go is not only a kindness, but also a contribution to righteousness.
People have their own aspirations, and righteousness is always difficult to give up. Although Cao and Guan are in different circumstances, they have a hatred that they never forget. The country is easy to change, and the human affection is difficult to destroy. Guan Yu, who released Cao, is the most unforgettable protagonist who depicts love. Although future generations are picky, they are also full of emotion, and the emotions in the world are difficult to choose.
8. Monuments, mountains and rivers. The history here is clear, and the causes and consequences are detailed. After the victory of the Battle of Chibi, the anecdote of Huarong Dao made great contributions to the establishment of the Three Kingdoms, and also inspired the greatness of Shu Han.
Although the hero is strategic, has hands and feet, the subtleties also point to the direction of prudence. In the years that followed, it turned into mountains and rivers. Zhuge 's strategy and Guan Yu's forbearance have left a strong mark in the long river of history.
The bloody conflict has ended in vain, but Jiangshan Sheji seems to be familiar. After a thousand years, when I read "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" again, I still feel that the hero is short of breath and the world is long. History is not only about victory and defeat, but also about human feelings. What we can't forget is the human heart, and what we can't forget is emotion.