At the end of the Shu Han Dynasty, Jiang Wei changed the defense system and caused the death of Shu?
At the end of the Shu Han Dynasty, Jiang Wei's change of the Hanzhong defense system became a historical secret, and this decision triggered the demise of the Shu Han Dynasty. Why did Jiang Wei make such an important change? This thought-provoking historical question involves the complex relationship between power, military and politics.
In this fascinating story, we will ** the reasons why Jiang Wei changed the defense system of Hanzhong and reveal the impact of this decision on the fate of Shu Han. How did Jiang Wei weigh the pros and cons of this change?
Is there a deeper historical reflection behind this change? Let's walk into this war-torn history, explore the secret of Jiang Wei's decision-making, and find the root cause of Shu Han's death.
The Ambitions of Reformers: Jiang Wei's New Strategy.
In 258, in Hanzhong, the capital of Shu Han, Jiang Wei succeeded Wei Yan as the leader of the Hanzhong army. In the face of more than 40 years of foreign invasion, Jiang Wei was not satisfied with passive defense. He formulated a grand plan to seize the initiative and switch from offense to defense.
This is his new strategy - to concentrate forces in the valley. He abandoned the outlying strongholds of Hanzhong and concentrated his troops in Hanzhong. He planned to take advantage of the opportunity of the enemy to penetrate deep into the rear of our army, relying on the geographical advantages of Hanzhong and Hanzhong City, and under the dangerous situation of our army going deep behind enemy lines, he would take action step by step and finally annihilate the enemy.
This strategy is fraught with aggression and courage. But it's also very risky; It completely undermined the original defensive design, and if it failed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
As a strong general, Jiang Wei knows that the consumption of external forces is destined for the attack in the rear. After several unsuccessful northern expeditions, the national strength of Shu Han was declining, and it was necessary to change the situation of passive defense and enter troops to open up the situation. Hence this bold strategy.
This strategy gathered the strength of the whole country and the elite of the whole army to destroy the invading enemy in the main position of Hanzhong in one fell swoop. Jiang Wei believed that such a Jedi counterattack could completely reverse Shu Han's humiliating situation. As a strategist, he has a strong determination for the survival of the country and is willing to take such political risks.
But his strategy was too risky; Hanzhong had thrown all its elite troops into the war, and once the war was lost, Shu Han could not really retreat. For him, it was the only way to defend his country, but for the other courtiers, it was tantamount to risking no return.
These are two aspects of Jiang Wei's strategy. This may be the last chance to turn the tables around, and it may also hasten the demise of Shu Han. History's choices are often based on different opinions.
The power of the monarch over the imperial court was changing: political upheaval.
When Jiang Wei formulated his new strategy, Shu Han was in a turbulent period. After the death of the old lord Liu Bei, the young lord Liu Chan ascended the throne, more than ten years have passed, the dragons in the court have no leader, and civil strife continues.
When will you be clear? The party struggle between the ministers rarely brought clarity to the Shu Han court. The same is true in the military, where many important ministers look up to the throne of power, but there is little common voice among them.
This dynastic rule made it difficult for Jiang Wei to gain a foothold in the army. His new strategy required the support of the imperial court and the overall deployment and mobilization of all parties. However, the chaotic management of the state apparatus made his ambitions extremely distant.
To this day, when we read the history of Shu and Han, we still feel sorry for Liu Chan, the monarch of Shu. Liu Chan ascended to the throne at the age of 17, and he was neither as wise as his father Liu Bei, nor as capable as his elder brother Liu Mang. In times of peace and prosperity, he was able to barely manage the country, but in the face of external troubles, his cowardice and incompetence were unmistakable.
He allowed powerful ministers to restrain ** and turn a blind eye to court battles. In order to maintain his position, he fired the *** and killed those who were loyal to him. For him, the army and state planning are a game of chess.
How could such a mediocre and incompetent monarch, who was greedy for life and afraid of death, dare to support Jiang Wei's reforms and adventures? The monarch's power fell, and the fate of Shu Han was doomed.
Hundred Battles: Fall of Shu Han.
At the same time, the successive wars of the Wei Dynasty seriously weakened the vitality of the Shu Han. After years of war, the treasury was empty, and the people were struggling to make a living. The victory or defeat of the Battle of Hanzhong was related to the fate of the entire country.
The new strategy of centering on Hanzhong and abandoning the surrounding strongholds increased the difficulty of Shu Han recovering lost territory. Once Hanzhong is lost, it will be difficult to hold other defensive positions. How can a country that has been in a state of exhaustion for a long time survive a new storm?
Decades of war weakened the Shu Han state and displaced the people. Jiang Wei's new strategy is undoubtedly rubbing salt into the wounds, making the already debilitating situation even worse. It's like a person who has already suffered from an incurable disease, and if he is traumatized again, I am afraid it will be difficult to live again.
In fact, Jiang Wei realized that the collapse of the state was Shu Han's greatest weakness. But he had no other way out - there was no way back but to take risks and risk his life to enter the game. He knew that it would be difficult for the country to support another war, but he could only risk this last game of chess.
No one can predict the actual outcome of the war. All Jiang Wei did was try his best to change the military situation and create a situation in the course of history. He couldn't decide the final victory, but he didn't hesitate to make this final all-or-nothing bet.
Over time, political chaos and weakening national power became obstacles to Jiang Wei's strategy. Jiang Wei could not exchange enough support to deal with his army, nor could he concentrate the forces of the whole country. The wheels of history cannot be stopped by one person.
Life and death in Hanzhong, Jiang Wei kills.
Despite the political turmoil and boiling public resentment, Jiang Wei still performed well on the battlefield. He turned Hanzhong into a battlefield of killing, capturing the Wei army step by step.
The Han River meanders, the mountains and rivers stand thousands of walls, and the Shu Han army is stationed in various fortresses. They did nothing but wait for the enemy's invasion to get closer and closer. This deathly silence is the low pressure before the strength is accumulated.
Jiang Wei arranged elites in various important places in Hanzhong with dangerous terrain, waiting for the Wei army to dig deeper. He personally led the vanguard troops in ambush in the narrow valley, waiting for the enemy to enter the minefield before firing wildly.
This tactic greatly brought into play the advantages of the Shu army, and at the same time reduced the losses in front-line battles. Jiang Wei is well versed in this, and his ability to dispatch troops and ambush and set up formations is unmatched. Under his command, Hanzhong became a nightmare for the Wei army.
But it is inevitable that man will conquer heaven. Jiang Wei was named the god of war, but after all, he couldn't resist the general trend. The strategic towns and fortifications he built in Hanzhong eventually fell to the enemy's iron hooves. What he could not change was the course of history and the collapse of the fate of the country.
Internal and external troubles: the scourge of fate.
Although Jiang Weitao is overlooked, his political situation is still chaotic. He didn't even get enough military support and didn't brainstorm as much as he had at the beginning.
At the same time, the Wei army, betrayed by the guides, bypassed the first line of defense and went straight to Chengdu, the lifeline of Shu Han. The political situation in Shu Han was chaotic, and it was impossible to dispatch troops and generals, so the Wei army was allowed to enter Chengdu directly.
Jiang Wei fought alone, and could only watch Shu Han surrender. His new strategy failed at the last minute, and Shu Han was devastated ever since.
During this period, Jiang Wei fell into a helpless situation of internal and external difficulties. He could no longer support the defense of Hanzhong, nor could he defend the hinterland. This time, it was not a tactical mistake, but the weakness of the wheel of history.
We have to ask, can one person's choice change the course of history? Jiang Wei's life was only a supporting role in the demise of Shu Han. What he couldn't stop was the real murderer of the country.
Looking back on history, we can't help but ask: Is Jiang Wei's new strategy a great attempt at innovation, or a political adventure that hits a stone with an egg? How do one's decisions affect the course of history?
Perhaps, Jiang Wei and his new strategy are only an insignificant chapter in the 100-year history of Shu Han. By the time he died on the battlefield, the Three Kingdoms had already existed in name only. Jiang Wei's life is just an accessory in the process of the decline of Shu Han. His desperate gamble was ultimately rejected by fate. What he can't change is the established historical pattern.
When evaluating a person, we should not limit ourselves to the success or failure of the outcome. History does not stop waiting for a person to realize his ambitions.
Is Jiang Wei and his new strategy a failed reform or a successful move? Perhaps history has given the answer. All we can do is remember, no"If"。