In the waves of troubled times, there is a heroic figure, his name resounded throughout the Three Kingdoms, he is Lu Bu - known as "the world's first general". But behind this legend is a complex and varied true story.
It is said that at the end of the Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and the heroes rose together. In this era of heroes, there is a name that always makes people both awe and alien when they mention it - Lu Bu. This invincible general portrayed by Luo Guanzhong in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is actually far less dazzling on the real stage of history.
Lu Bu, tall and powerful, is known as the "flying general". A pair of hands, bending a bow and shooting arrows, no one can match. But his life is like a tragedy. Born in poverty, he initially served as the chief bookkeeper under Ding Yuan. However, the turning point of fate was that he killed Ding Yuan and turned to Dong Zhuo, who was leaning towards the government and the opposition.
Under Dong Zhuo's command, although Lu Bu was promoted, his heart was full of contradictions and dissatisfaction. Dong Zhuo's ** and unreasonableness made Lu Bu feel extremely disgusted. So, under Wang Yun's planning, Lu Bu killed Dong Zhuo, and for a while, he became a hero in the eyes of the world.
But heroes are often lonely, and Lu Bu's heroic road has been bumpy since then. He first took refuge in Yuan Shu, but was turned away because of Yuan Shu's suspicions. Then he switched to Yuan Shao, but Yuan Shao only used his force and did not treat him sincerely.
Lü Bu's troops were formidable, but lacked discipline and popularity. Everywhere they went, they plundered without distinction between friend and foe, causing Lü Bu's reputation among the princes to decline day by day. And Lu Bu himself, because of his capriciousness and instability, is known as "people hate dogs".
In the transition and exile, Lu Bu gradually lost the opportunity to seize the world. Even his bravery on the battlefield could not hide his political short-sightedness and instability. Lü Bu eventually fell into Cao Cao's hands and was tied up in Cao's camp. In the face of Cao Cao's sarcasm and reprimand, Lu Bu was speechless and speechless.
Lu Bu's life can be said to be a combination of heroes and tragedies. He possessed extraordinary martial arts, but lacked wisdom and foresight. He once had the opportunity to change the troubled times and become a generation of famous generals, but because of his personality and choices, he eventually became the laughing stock of history.
Lu Bu's story makes us think deeply. In troubled times, it is not only about force, but also about wisdom and people's hearts. Lu Bu may be invincible on the battlefield, but on the political chessboard, he is a loser. His life is the most vivid footnote to that turbulent era.