1. Four special famous generals
During the Three Kingdoms period, there were four special famous generals. Let’s talk about it first in the order of death.
The first position is Yanliang. The number one general in Hebei was killed by Guan Yu and in the army of ten thousand horses. Not only did it fulfill Guan Yu's reputation, but it also lifted the siege of the white horse. However, Yan Liang's death had a very little impact on 's Battle of Guandu. Even Wenchou was killed. Cao Cao was still beaten by Yuan Shao .
The second position is Chunyuqiong . Don’t be fooled by "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Chunyu Qiong in the official history is one of the eight captains of the West Garden under the Emperor Ling of Han . And these eight lieutenants in Xiyuan are the confidants and targets of cultivation of Emperor Ling of Han! Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were among them.
Do you feel the weight of Chunyu Qiong? Yuan Shao handed over the life root Wuchao granary to Chunyu Qiong without any problem.
Yuan Shao’s mistake was that when Cao Cao went to Wuchao to rob the grain, he did not personally lead the troops and fight back. At that time, whether he chose to rob Cao's camp or rescue Wuchao , it was not a problem. As long as Yuan Shao led his troops to the scene, Cao Cao would basically be in a state of disgrace.
But Yuan Shao is outrageous, and he insists on sending Zhang He to rob Cao's camp. He completely ignores it, Zhang He firmly opposes this move and advocates rescue of Wuchao. Why didn’t Zhang He rob Cao’s camp? The main general is not confident, so why are you going to fight?
Cao Cao later made such mistakes. Yu Jin was worried that he could not defeat Guan Yu, but Cao Cao had to send him. As a result, he was flooded by Guan Yu and the Seven Army . Yu Jin surrendered and was defeated completely.
No matter what, it was precisely because of Yuan Shao's stupid move at a critical moment that he suffered a crushing defeat at Guandu . Even Chunyu Qiong was in trouble and became the wine bag in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
The third position is Xiahou Yuan . The highest-level general who died in Cao Wei was killed by Huang Zhong in Dingjunshan .
The fourth place is Guan Yu. Besieged by the all-star lineup of Cao Wei and Eastern Wu, under the internal rebellion, he was defeated and killed.
Obviously, the last two deaths are the most famous! Xiahou Yuan died, and Hanzhong changed hands. Guan Yu was killed and Jingzhou was lost.
In other words, Xiahou Yuan tied up Hanzhong and Guan Yu tied up Jingzhou, and these two places can still influence the key points of the changes in the Three Kingdoms pattern.
Xiahou Yuan died, Hanzhong changed hands, Liu Bei is in full swing, Cao Cao was smoking and fire everywhere, and there were signs of being blown over.
Guan Yu was killed, Jingzhou was lost, Liu Bei declined, Cao Wei fisherman gained profit, " Longzhong vs. " became empty talk.
Whether Xiahou Yuan or Guan Yu, although the people died in battle, subsequent events still emerge one after another. The most inexplicable one is Cao Cao. After learning that Xiahou Yuan was beheaded, he called him "General Baidi". The four words
are expressed, which is equivalent to writing off all the outstanding military achievements of Xiahou Yuan before. Obviously Cao Cao was a little overreacting, why was he like this? To understand this problem, just compare it. After Guan Yu, who is the same level as Xiahou Yuan, died in Jingzhou, Liu Bei's reaction will be clear.
2. Liu Bei's reaction after Guan Yu's death
In the official history, there is no direct record of what Liu Bei's reaction was - it must have been crying, there is no doubt about this. Of course, Liu Bei did not deny it completely in one sentence like Cao Cao did to Xiahou Yuan!
When Liu Bei was alive, there was General of Cavalry in Shu Han Ma Chao , and General of Carriage Zhang Fei , but the "General" was vacant until Liu Bei died in Baidi City! This has indirectly reflected Liu Bei's attitude: Even if Guan Yu dies, he is his general and is the only one.
However, Cao Wei recorded Liu Bei's reaction, which was a sentence from Liu Ye: Although Shu is narrow and weak, Bei's plan is to be powerful and self-improvement, and he will definitely use the public to show his remaining strength.Moreover, Guan Yu and Bei are righteous as king and minister, and kindness is just as father and son; Yu's death cannot avenge the enemy for the development of the army, and there is not enough difference between the beginning and the beginning.
This is what Liu Ye said when he analyzed whether Liu Bei would go to Sun Quan . It means: Although Shu Han is weak, Liu Bei must pretend to be strong, otherwise he will not be able to suppress it.
Guan Yu and Liu Bei are nominally kings and ministers, but like family members. If Guan Yu dies, if Liu Bei cannot avenge Guan Yu, his character will collapse and the team will be unable to lead.
From Liu Ye's words, it can be seen that Liu Bei's strongest reaction - although Guan Yu lost Jingzhou, Liu Bei did not resent Guan Yu, retained the "general" and had to avenge Guan Yu!
From this detail, we can infer that someone in Shu Han should want to deny Guan Yu, and he is also very powerful. Otherwise, with Liu Bei's strength, he should posthumously posthumously named Guan Yu after Guan Yu's death or when he was called emperor. As long as you posthumously named Guan Yu, the "General" will not be vacant.
There is also an indirect evidence that after Liu Bei was defeated by Yiling, Huang Quan had to surrender to Cao Wei because the road to return to Xichuan was blocked by Wu soldiers. At that time, someone suggested that Huang Quan's family must be punished. Liu Bei rejected: I am sorry to Huang Quan, not Huang Quan, but I am sorry to me.
In fact, Huang Quan wanted to waive Liu Bei's responsibility. Liu Bei is very manly: If you want to blame me, blame me, it has nothing to do with others!
Use this matter to counter-speak Guan Yu's death. Isn't that the same? If such a big thing happens, Jingzhou will be wiped out and killed. Someone will always take responsibility. And as long as someone takes responsibility, people in future generations will accuse: Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang , why don’t they rescue?
Say one more thing: Actually, it’s really not to blame Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang for this matter. The battle in Hanzhong Although Liu Bei won, Xichuan was also seriously injured. How could he have the strength to rescue or support Guan Yu?
The same is true for Cao Cao's side. If it weren't for the heavy losses in the Battle of Hanzhong, with such a large family background, how could he be beaten by Guan Yu's Jingzhou side troops and want to move the capital? Therefore, Guan Yu's Battle of Xiangfan can be regarded as a continuation of the Battle of Hanzhong.
3. Why did Cao Cao scold Xiahou Yuan?
Knowing Liu Bei's reaction after Guan Yu's death, looking at Cao Cao, it was obviously the same - why did Cao Cao not support Xiahou Yuan?
Cao Cao led his troops to Chang'an City in September 218 AD, but he was still stuck here.
, and Xiahou Yuan was beheaded in the spring of 219 AD.
In other words, Cao Cao has been in bed for at least half a year. If he had arrived in Hanzhong earlier, would Xiahou Yuan beheaded? Will Hanzhong be lost? Is this the same as people accusing Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang of not saving Guan Yu?
And Cao Cao did not rescue Xiahou Yuan, it seemed even more abnormal! But why aren’t many people accusing Cao Cao?
Do you have some understanding? After Xiahou Yuan was beheaded, Cao Cao called him the role of "General Baidi"? Cao Cao's words are equivalent to direct characterization: Xiahou Yuan is fully responsible for the defeat in Hanzhong! So later people began to ridicule Xiahou Yuan and Cao Cao was invisible in all kinds of ways.
However, there is still a problem that needs to be solved. Why did Cao Cao stay in Chang'an for so long? Could it be that he doesn’t want Hanzhong? Not!
After Cao Cao arrived in Chang'an, he would inevitably need a short-term rest. It was unexpected that at this time, that is, in October 218 AD, the Houyin in Wancheng rebelled and contacted Guan Yu in Jingzhou. Cao Ren not only needs to prevent Guan Yu, but also quell the rebellion of Hou Yin, and his feet are so busy that they are facing the sky.
Does Cao Cao still dare to move? Of course I don't dare. One side is Hanzhong and the other side is Wancheng, both of which are deadly places, while Chang'an is sandwiched in the middle! Cao Cao could only lie in Chang'an and stare at him, and he would support him in danger.
The Houyin Rebellion was not until the first month of spring in 214 AD, when (Cao) Ren slaughtered Wan (City), and killed (Houyin " that it was considered to be calmed down. As soon as Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief, Xiahou Yuan from Hanzhong was beheaded by Huang Zhong.
In this case, would you be mad if Cao Cao be angry? You Xiahou Yuan will last for another month and I will pass immediately. But the question is, does Xiahou Yuan want to endure it? Many things are just that in a daze, no one can do anything about it!
At this moment, the main general in Hanzhong died in battle, and there was a big collapse, and Cao Cao had to react. This place in Hanzhong can be lost. If the Cao army in Hanzhong surrenders to Liu Bei because they cannot handle it well, then what else can we do?
So, Cao Cao made Xiahou Yuan become the "General Baidi" to take full responsibility. Then he commended Zhang He, Guo Huai , Du Xi and others: He asked for his own death and had nothing to do with you! You are all good, not only are you innocent but you have made contributions! In order to stabilize the morale of Hanzhong, he rushed to Hanzhong like crazy to fight against Liu Bei.
This is actually Cao Cao's intention to scold Xiahou Yuan as "General Baidi". The reason why Liu Bei did not scold Guan Yu was because there was nothing in Jingzhou. If you scold me, it will seem unkind. Cao Cao insisted on scolding Xiahou Yuan because there is still hope in Hanzhong...
