No matter which version of Xiang Yu is, it gives people a sense of heroism, but each version of Liu Bang seems to have a little ruffian.
I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I saw this comment. Because this netizen's summary is really just right, but it is even more thought-provoking. Why can a villain defeat a hero?
This is really a question worth digging into. Therefore, I re-read the "Gaozu Benji" many times.
Liu Bang, a "social person" in history, his characteristics have always been a topic of conversation. How did he go from a man who "didn't do his job and was idle" to a great figure in history?
Maybe we'll find the answer in a conversation. In 201 BC, Liu Bang feasted the ministers in Luoyang South Palace, and after a few glasses of wine, he and a group of old buddies completely let go of themselves and started a famous dialogue through the ages.
Liu Bang asked his ministers: "Liehou generals, if you dare not say anything to me, just say it." Then Liu Bang asked: "Why was I able to get the world, and why did Xiang Yu lose the world?" ”
Gao Qi and Wang Ling replied: "Your Majesty treats others arrogantly, while Xiang Yu treats people kindly. But His Majesty let people conquer the city, and the captured city was divided among his subordinates, and the benefits were shared with the people of the world.
And Xiang Yu is jealous of talented people, meritorious people are framed by him, talented people are suspected by him, even if he wins, he does not give credit to his subordinates, and he does not give benefits to his subordinates when he gets land, which is why he lost the world. ”
Liu Bang said: "You only know one part, you don't know the other part. Planning in the tent, you can win thousands of miles away, I am not as good as Zhang Liang. Stabilize the country, take care of the people, ensure grain and grass, and do not interrupt the grain road, I am not as good as Xiao He.
Commanding a million troops, the battle will be won, the siege will be successful, I am not as good as Han Xin. These three people are all outstanding people, and I can use them, so I can get the world. ”
This dialogue reveals a truth: the subordinates chose to follow Liu Bang instead of Xiang Yu, mainly because following Liu Bang can enjoy material abundance, while Xiang Yu will only praise verbally.
Another of Liu Bang's strategies is his willingness to share benefits, which is one of the reasons why he appeals to the general public. However, this was not the key to his success. Although Xiang Yu was known for his stinginess, he divided the eighteen princes and kings after the destruction of Qin, which was a remarkable feat.
So, what is the real secret of Liu Bang's success? That is, he is good at discovering and utilizing high-end talent.
Liu Bang's vision surpassed that of his subordinates, and he called Wang Ling and others "only know part of it, but not all of it." So, what does it take for a group to win the world?
That is strategy, logistics and the military. And Liu Bang's biggest advantage is that he has three unbeatable talents, Zhang Liang, Xiao He and Han Xin. Zhang Liang gave advice to Liu Bang, Xiao He was in charge of logistics, and Han Xin was invincible.
In the four-year-long battle between Chu and Han, Liu Bang was able to reborn from defeat again and again, not only because of his tenacious character, but also because of the great help of these talents.
On the other hand, Xiang Yu either can't keep high-level talents in his camp, or he won't use them. It would be strange if he did not fail!
Liu Bang's success is not accidental, he understands the importance of team building and talent selection. His strategic vision is unparalleled. Although his character may not be recognized by everyone, he knows how to share benefits with others and knows people well, and the people around him think that he is virtuous.
His talent may not be the best, but he was able to seize the elite, assemble the strongest team, and endure setbacks to achieve success. His talent makes people think deeply, as the old saying goes: "The most virtuous do not conform to the vulgar, and those who have achieved great achievements do not seek the public."
Liu Bang may be such a person who does not compromise with the world and does not ask the public for help, but can achieve great things.