The secret behind the Hongmen Banquet, why didn t Xiang Yu kill Liu Bang?

Mondo History Updated on 2024-02-05

In the long river of history, the Hongmen Banquet is undoubtedly a feast full of drama. The protagonists of this banquet are two heroic generals: Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. Their story, like a gripping epic, is full of tragedy, passion, and human struggle. However, when we delve into the story behind this banquet, we will find that the Hongmen banquet is actually a "bureau" carefully prepared by Xiang Yu for Liu Bang. When Liu Bang arrived at the Hongmen Banquet, his heart was full of vigilance. He knew that this was a temptation for Xiang Yu and a key step for his survival, and Fan Zeng, a veteran of both wisdom and bravery, motioned Xiang Yu to take the opportunity to kill Liu Bang with his eyes. However, Xiang Yu was slow to do it. Why? It has to do with the relationship between them. Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, they were originally fellow villagers, and the two were already friends before the rebellion. Their friendship is like a clear stream flowing in their hearts. However, when they participated in the rebellion, they became comrades-in-arms, and they were born together to fight the world. This transformation of the relationship has deepened their friendship. For Xiang Yu, Liu Bang is his friend and comrade-in-arms, and he has deep feelings for Liu Bang. They have experienced countless ups and downs together, and have shared countless pains and joys together. Their friendship has transcended blood ties and has become the most important part of their lives. Therefore, Xiang Yu could not bear the idea of betraying his friends and comrades-in-arms. More importantly, Xiang Yu is a person who values affection. He always remembered the oath he made together at the beginning, that is, to only fight the army of the Qin Dynasty and not other armies. It's a man's oath to his friend, and a hero's promise to himself. Therefore, he didn't want to break his original oath by killing Liu Bang. Xiang Yu is also an indecisive person. There is a contradictory force in his character, both firm determination and hesitation. Even if he had the heart to kill Liu Bang, he might miss the opportunity because of hesitation. This contradictory personality makes him unable to make decisions at critical moments.

The truth of the Hongmen Banquet is like this. It is not only a political conspiracy, but also a contest of human nature. In this contest, Xiang Yu showed the brilliance of his humanity, his emotions, oaths and character made him unable to start, and Liu Bang, his wisdom, courage and tenacity, also allowed him to save his life at this critical moment. The course of history does not change because of individual feelings. Although Xiang Yu did not kill Liu Bang at the Hongmen banquet, their war did not end because of this. In the subsequent Chu-Han War, they continued to have a fierce duel. In the end, Liu Bang succeeded in defeating Xiang Yu and became the new emperor.

In this process, we can see that the light and darkness of human nature coexist. Xiang Yu's affection and indecision made him let Liu Bang go at the Hongmen Banquet, but it also made him lose his advantage in the subsequent war, and Liu Bang's wisdom, courage and tenacity allowed him to save his life at the Hongmen Banquet and also allowed him to win the next war.

The story of the Hongmen Banquet tells us a profound truth: in the journey of life, we will encounter a variety of choices and challenges. These choices and challenges can have a profound impact on our lives. However, no matter what difficulties and challenges we face, we should stick to our beliefs and principles, and stick to our beliefs and goals.

Xiang Yu's story allows us to see the contradictions and struggles of human nature. His emotions, vows, and personality all made it impossible for him to make decisions at critical moments. However, his failure was not due to his weakness and hesitation, but because of his choice and his character. He chose to protect his friends and comrades-in-arms, and he chose to keep his oaths and principles. Although he ultimately failed, the brilliance of his life still shines through his life.

Liu Bang's story shows us the wisdom, courage and tenacity of a person. With his wisdom and courage, he succeeded in saving his life. With his tenacity and perseverance, he successfully defeated Xiang Yu and became the new emperor. His story teaches us that only by sticking to our beliefs and goals can we succeed on the road of life. The story of the Hongmen Feast is a story about human nature, emotions, and choices. It allows us to see the complexity and diversity of human nature, and also allows us to see the tragedy of a hero and the victory of an emperor. However, whether we are heroes or emperors, we should remember the lesson of this story: we should stick to our beliefs and principles, and stick to our beliefs and goals. Only in this way will we be able to succeed in the journey of life.

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