Looking at the group of wise men at the end of the Han Dynasty, Jushou is undoubtedly the outstanding representative among them. It was he who first proposed the strategy of "taking the emperor to make the princes"; it was also him who assisted Yuan Shao to settle Hebei. Because of this, it can be said that the foundation established by Yuan Shao is indispensable.
When the time came to Emperor Xian'an of the Han Dynasty in Jian'an five years, that is, in 200 AD, Yuan Shao Group and Cao Cao Group officially broke out in Guandu, known as the Battle of Guandu in history. During the Battle of Guandu, Jushou provided Yuan Shao many times, but Yuan Shao repeatedly refused to listen. Therefore, the battle of Guandu ended in Yuan Shao's defeat.
After the defeat of Guandu, Jushou was captured by Cao Cao. After becoming a captive, Jushou, facing the wise and martial Cao Cao, never surrendered. Historically, he said, "Jushou is the army's control, but he shouts: "You don't surrender, but the ears are controlled."
In the end, Jushou paid the price of his life because of his failure to surrender. So why would Jushou rather die rather than surrender to Cao Cao? Could the faint Yuan Shao truly deserve Jushou's allegiance?
According to the records of "Three Kingdoms·Yuan Shao Biography" and "Han Shu·Yuan Shao Biography", I believe that the reason why Jushou would rather die than surrender Cao Cao is not just to show his loyalty to Yuan Shao, but other reasons. .
According to the "Book of the Later Han·Yuan Shao Biography": "Cao said: "There is no plan at the beginning, no use of it. Today's mourning is over time (12 years), the country is not yet decided, Fang Dang and Jun Tu Zhi. ’Shou said: ‘ Uncle, mother, and younger brother are hanging on to Yuan’s life. ”
From the above record, we know that after Jushou was captured, Cao Cao, who always loves talents and cherishes his talents, invited him to create a great cause and calm the world together. But Jushou only wanted quick death for the reason. It was to save the lives of his family.
As Jushou said, at that time Jushou's uncle, mother and younger brother were all in Yecheng, and they were still under the control of Yuan Shao. If Jushou surrendered to Cao Cao , Yuan Shao is bound to become angry and vent his anger on these family members of Jushou. In this way, Jushou will certainly bear the notoriety of unfaithfulness and unfilial piety.
As the scholar of the wise man in the late Han Dynasty, he always stands in the name of loyalty. Obviously, he would not harm his family in order to survive his own life. This point is precisely a highlight of Jusui this person in the turbulent times of the end of Han Dynasty. Compared with other villains who are wise and profit-only Ju Suicai is truly a man of lofty lofty ideals.
After hearing these remarks by Jushou, Cao Cao reluctantly gave up his love and ordered Jushou to be killed. At this point, Yuan Shao’s account Jushou, the top wise man, left the historical stage of the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty.
In summary, after the battle of Guandu, the reason why Jushou would rather die than surrender Cao Cao is due to Yuan Shao. Loyalty, but more importantly, it is based on the safety of the family. In short, if you surrender Cao Cao, Jushou will bear the notoriety of being unfaithful and unfilial; and he would rather die than surrender, which can save your family’s lives, but also To fulfill his reputation of loyalty. In the end, Jushou chose the latter.
The above is my original content. Welcome everyone to discuss and exchange together.
