In the turbulent Three Kingdoms era, it was full of changes and heroes. The five tiger generals, the five good generals and other military generals with outstanding military achievements have left a strong mark in the long history.
However, when we talk about "one Lu, two Zhao, three Dian Wei, four passes, five horses and six Zhang Fei", have we ever been deceived by the exaggeration of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms for the strength contest between Zhao Yun and Dian Wei?
Dian Wei: An open-minded hero.
When Dian Wei was young, he was burly, powerful, and had a bold personality. His birthplace, Chen Liuji, at the beginning, was like a hero. One day, Dian Wei learned that Liu had an indissoluble enmity with Li Yong of Suiyang, and decided to avenge his friend without hesitation. In order to penetrate deep into the enemy's territory, he cleverly disguised himself as a strange tourist, assumed the pseudonym Liu Cheng, and lurked at the door of Li Yong's house. Dian Wei waited for the opportunity, that is, the moment when Li Yong went out. In the face of Li Yong and his wife, he showed a calm and decisive side.
Dian Wei attacked Li Yong without hesitation, and then left lightly, like a breeze blowing, as if nothing happened. However, this brave act aroused the anger of more than 100 members of Li Yong's family. Dian Wei did not flinch, and stood up to meet the siege of hundreds of families. With the strength of his own power, he actually resisted the fierce attack of hundreds of families. In a desperate situation, Dian Wei was unwavering, bravely resisting the attacks of his family, tenacious, like a shock, inviolable. In the end, Dian Wei successfully escaped from the predicament, left happily with his companions, and returned triumphantly.
His second feat occurred during the era of Dong Zhuo's troubles. Dian Wei chose to follow Cao Cao and became Cao Cao's personal guard. In an engagement with Lu Bu, in the face of Lu Bu's ferocious attack, Dian Wei did not choose to go head-to-head with Lu Bu, but led the elite halberd team to meet Lu Bu.
His huge body looked extraordinary on the battlefield, wielding a heavy halberd, ruthlessly resisting Lu Bu's onslaught. In the fierce battle, the blood is raining. Dian Wei was tenacious and guarded Cao Cao's safety, and his bravery and loyalty reached its peak at this moment. In the end, Dian Wei and the Halberd team successfully resisted Lü Bu's fierce offensive and ensured the safe retreat of Cao Cao and his troops. This magnificent battle once again won Cao Cao's high appreciation, and Dian Wei was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and became the captain of Cao Cao's personal guard.
The final feat took place in Wancheng, where when Zhang Xiu betrayed Cao Cao, Dian Wei was left behind by Cao Cao's side to take charge of protection. In this dramatic event, Cao Cao was calculated by Zhang Xiu's advisor Jia Xu, and Dian Wei was also framed, drunk and lost. However, Dian Wei was undaunted, blocked Cao Cao's gate, seized the enemy's halberd with his bare hands, and fought valiantly with the enemy. Dian Wei led more than a dozen soldiers to rush to the front line to cover Cao Cao's retreat. In a drunken state, Dian Wei successfully blocked the enemy's attack, killed countless enemies, and finally died in battle, but he became remembered by the world for his loyalty and bravery.
Zhao Yun: The general of the benevolent.
Zhao Yun was born in a wealthy family or ** family, and he showed benevolence and righteousness when he first appeared. When he led the soldiers of the county to defect to Gongsun Zhan, he showed his desire for benevolent government. His response showed that he did not seek refuge in Gongsun Chan for personal gain, but in seeking a place of benevolence. This shows the great importance he attaches to benevolence and righteousness. Zhao Yun's military talents are highly praised, and he has demonstrated outstanding combat skills in many historical events.
In the years of war with Yuan Shao, when the war between Shu Han and Yuan Shao was raging, Yuan Shao had a fierce general Wen Chou, whose prestige was formidable. Zhao Yun stepped forward, holding a steel spear, his firm eyes flashing with determination and unyielding. He faced Wen Chou's onslaught, fearlessly, and a thrilling battle unfolded. The two generals fought fiercely, swords and spears intersected, and sparks flew everywhere.
This battle lasted more than 70 rounds, and it was evenly matched. Wen Chou was surprised, he never thought that such a young general would have such a strong strength. He sighed with emotion: "Gongsun Chan has such outstanding generals under his command, this battle decision is not the end of Gongsun!" After the Battle of Chibi, Zhao Yun was appointed as the Taishou of Guiyang and successfully pacified the surrounding area, demonstrating outstanding leadership skills. In the Battle of Hanzhong, his tactical wisdom was demonstrated, and he successfully defeated Cao Cao, buying precious time for Shu Han.
Zhao Yun is not only fighting the best, but also showing deep strategic insight in the overall situation. When he was in Yizhou, he suggested that he should give money to the people to win the hearts of the people and assist Liu Bei in quickly consolidating Yizhou. When Liu Bei was in a hurry to attack Wu, he proposed to attack Cao Wei first, believing that Cao Wei was the biggest enemy of Shu Han. This kind of strategic vision saved Shu Han a lot of trouble.
In the Battle: Who has the upper hand?
Zhao Yun and Dian Wei, two historical giants, who is better? The difference in their personalities, aspirations, and strengths is obvious. First of all, Zhao Yun stood out with his benevolent heart and noble ambition. He was not driven by self-interest and pursued a place of benevolent government. Dian Wei is known for his open-minded heroic image and single personality.
From the perspective of the overall situation, Zhao Yun pays more attention to the overall interests. He suggested that the wealth and goods should be rewarded to the people in Yizhou, and made great achievements for Liu Bei to stabilize Yizhou. On the issue of attacking Cao Wei, Zhao Yun's strategic vision also relieved Shu Han of a lot of worries. In contrast, Dian Wei was primarily focused on Cao Cao's well-being, and was not involved in broader management and military decisions.
Finally, in terms of force value, Zhao Yun showed more excellent combat ability in the official history. In the Battle of Qishan, he fought alone against Cao Wei generals such as Xu Chu, Li Dian, and Yu Ban, killed Gao Lan, and defeated Zhang He in 30 rounds, showing a jaw-dropping record.
Comparatively speaking, even if Dian Wei held the big halberd, it would be quite difficult to hold on to Zhao Yun for more than 100 rounds. On the whole, according to the official history, Zhao Yun and Dian Wei are not at the same level. Zhao Yun became a highly respected general with his benevolence, strategic vision, and outstanding strength, while Dian Wei was known for his bravery and fighting skills.