The ancients said: "Fight tiger brothers, go into battle with father and son." ”
This old saying speaks of the relationship between family affection and concentric fighting, and vice versa, the battle between family affection and intrigue.
In the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", the story of Liu Yan, Liu Bei, and Liu Zhang, is an excellent footnote to this ancient saying. They are not only relatives who are connected by blood, but also rivals who compete for the country in troubled times. Through their stories, we can't help but have a deeper understanding of this ancient saying.
What is the relationship between Liu Yan Liu Bei and Liu Zhang? Liu Yan, as a Yizhou pastor in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, was Liu Bei's uncle and Liu Zhang's father. He is well aware of the importance of self-preservation and expansion in troubled times. Therefore, when the Yellow Turban Thief invaded Cheng Yuanzhi, he decisively invited his nephew Liu Bei and others to help. This move not only shows his depth as a father, but also foreshadows the complex relationship between the three generations of the Liu family.
Liu Bei, whose name is Xuande, is one of the protagonists in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". He was known for his benevolence, but he also showed great wisdom in the struggle for power. At Liu Yan's request, he helped quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion and won Liu Yan's appreciation and trust.
Back then, when Liu Bei talked to Liu Yan about his sect, Liu Yan was overjoyed and immediately recognized him as his nephew. Soon after, Cheng Yuanzhi, the general of the Yellow Turban Army, led an army of 50,000 to invade Zhuo County, and Liu Yan ordered Zou Jing to lead Liu Bei and three others to lead 500 soldiers and horses to meet the battle.
Liu Bei and the others did not hesitate to lead the army forward and came to the foot of Daxing Mountain. They saw the Yellow Turban Army from a distance, and saw that the enemy soldiers were all wearing yellow scarves and yellow cloth tied to their foreheads, and they were violent. When the two armies confronted each other, Liu Bei stepped forward, with Guan Yu on the left and Zhang Fei on the right, brandishing their weapons and shouting insults to the enemy army.
Cheng Yuanzhi was enraged by Liu Bei's courage, and he sent his lieutenant Deng Mao into battle. Zhang Fei held the Zhangba snake spear and stabbed Deng Mao directly, and at the beginning of his hand, Deng Mao had been stabbed in the center of the socket, turned over and fell off the horse. When Cheng Yuanzhi saw that Deng Mao was killed, he angrily slapped his horse and danced his knife and rushed towards Zhang Fei. Guan Yu danced the big knife and attacked with a horse. Cheng Yuanzhi was shocked by Guan Yu's might, caught off guard, and was swept into two pieces by Guan Yu.
When the thieves saw that Cheng Yuanzhi was beheaded, they surrendered one after another, and Liu Bei and others pursued the victory and won a complete victory. Liu Yan personally greeted them and praised and rewarded them.
Many years later, Liu Bei, who had already obtained a settlement in Jingzhou, attacked Zhang Lu as foreign aid at the request of Liu Zhang of Bashu, but in the end he turned against the guest and captured Liu Zhang's Bashu. This series of actions not only shows Liu Bei's scheming, but also reveals the love and hatred between the three heroes of the Liu family.
Liu Zhang, as Liu Yan's son, inherited his father's territory and power. However, in the face of external threats, he chose to ask for foreign aid - Liu Bei. Although this move temporarily alleviated the crisis, it also laid the groundwork for the future power struggle. In the end, he was defeated by Liu Bei and lost the land of Bashu. This ending is not only a failure of his personal power struggle, but also a microcosm of the Liu family's power struggle.
The story of the Liu family's fight is a typical example of power struggle and family entanglement. In this troubled world, family affection and power are often intertwined and difficult to part. Liu Yan, Liu Bei, and Liu Zhang are not only relatives connected by blood, but also opponents in the competition for the country. Their actions and decisions are influenced by family affection as well as driven by power struggles.
As a father and leader, Liu Yan's decisions are often based on the interests and safety of the entire family. He asked Liu Bei to help quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion, not only to protect the safety of his family, but also to expand his own power. And his appreciation and trust in Liu Bei also laid the groundwork for the future power struggle.
As a nephew and a foreign aider, Liu Bei's actions were often driven by both personal ambition and family interests. At Liu Yan's request, he helped quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion, showing his wisdom and loyalty. However, in the process of attacking Zhang Lu, he gradually showed his ambition and resourcefulness, and finally captured Liu Zhang's Bashu land.
As a son and successor, Liu Zhang's decision-making is often influenced by personal ability and external threats. He asked Liu Bei to attack Zhang Lu as foreign aid, which temporarily alleviated the crisis, but also laid the groundwork for the future power struggle. He failed to deal effectively with Liu Bei's ambition and resourcefulness, and eventually lost the power of the land of Bashu and his family.
Conclusion
The story of the three generations of the Liu family is a historical legend full of power struggles and family entanglements. They are not only relatives who are related by blood, but also rivals in the competition. Through their stories, we have a deep understanding of the connotation and meaning of the ancient saying "fight tigers and brothers, go into battle as father and son soldiers", and it also means the opposite. In troubled times, family affection and power are often intertwined and difficult to part; In the face of power struggles and family interests, family affection often becomes a complex bond and **. The story of the Liu family's fight is not only a historical legend, but also a profound reflection on human nature, power and family affection.
(This article mainly refers to "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".)
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