Regarding the death of the fierce general Zhang Fei, there are indeed many doubts. First, Zhang Fei had fought countless battles in his life, why would he be killed by two subordinates, and did he not even have this vigilance? Second, Fan Qiang and Zhang Da did not kill early or late, but killed Zhang Fei after Guan Yu's death, which is also too coincidental, right? Third, after Fan Qiang and Zhang Da killed the che general Zhang Fei, how could they retreat and flee to Eastern Wu? Fourth, after Liu Bei learned the news of Zhang Fei's death, he actually just said one sentence: Alas, Zhang Fei is dead. So sloppy???
The Chronicle of the Three Kingdoms Zhang Fei records that Linfa killed Zhang Da and Fan Qiang under his account, held his head, and ran down the river to Sun Quan. Fei Ying Du Overseer Reports to the First Lord, and the First Lord Hears the Fei Du Governor has a table, saying: "Oh! Fly to death. ”
In this way, it is inevitable that some people will suspect that Zhang Fei's death is a conspiracy, and the mastermind behind it is Liu Bei, while Fan Qiang and Zhang Da are just accomplices. Then think about it, why didn't Liu Bei give the heavy responsibility of guarding Hanzhong to the third brother Zhang Fei, but instead promoted Wei Yan? Coupled with the fact that in the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", it is written that the military master Zhuge Liang once sent Zhang Fei a lot of fine wine, is this not deliberately accustomed to him? What the truth is! Next, let's analyze one by one, will Liu Bei be the mastermind who killed Zhang Fei?
First of all, when was Zhang Fei killed? It was after Liu Bei ordered wu to be cut down, and Zhang Fei at that time led tens of thousands of soldiers and horses to prepare to gather from Langzhong to Jiangzhou and the eldest brother. Was It wise for Liu Bei to murder Zhang Fei at this time? Obviously not! If the Battle of Yiling had the help of the fierce general Zhang Fei, the possibility of victory for the Shu army would be greater. Besides, if Liu Bei's political wisdom really wanted to get rid of Zhang Fei, it would not be easy?
Liu Bei
Secondly, what was Liu Bei's motive for killing? Some people say that it is to pave the way for his son Liu Chan, this motive is too far-fetched, according to this logic, liu Bei still has to get rid of Zhao Yun, Wei Yan and other generals together? Aren't these people equally high on the Lord? What's more, there is no evidence in this case to prove that Liu Bei is the mastermind.
On the contrary, Liu Bei was by no means the black hand behind the scenes, and he had also advised his third brother Zhang Fei not to whip his subordinates with his own nature, so Liu Bei must have taken care of Zhang Fei many times. Although the historical Liu Bei is not as loyal and benevolent as described in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he is definitely not a hypocritical person, and Zhang Fei was born and died for decades.
Liu Chan
Because the history book "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" does not introduce Fan Qiang and Zhang Da in detail, they only know that they are soldiers under Zhang Fei's tent, and it is estimated that they should not be small soldiers, but may be centurions or centurions. Then, the two of them took advantage of the fact that Zhang Fei, who was more than half a hundred years old, was not prepared, and it was entirely possible that they killed him without authorization, and then quietly slipped away and fled to Eastern Wu.
As for why Liu Bei only said four words after Zhang Fei's death? It can only be said that the historical data is indeed insufficient, and Chen Shou does not dare to speak in vain.
In addition, Liu Bei did not let Zhang Fei guard Hanzhong, did he look down on Zhang Fei? Of course not! After Liu Bei pacified Yizhou, a large number of officials surrendered, and it was inevitable that people would feel a little distant from the original old generals. As a monarch, it is natural to know how to use people and how to control the group of subjects to make the country develop steadily, and General Wei Yan is indeed qualified for this position. Moreover, this place in Langzhong is also very important! To the north can save Hanzhong, to the east can advance into Eastern Wu, Zhang Fei is there to raise troops to prepare for war, how can it be said that Liu Bei does not trust the third brother Zhang Fei!
Partial map of the Three Kingdoms
Therefore, Zhang Fei's death should be an accident, and Liu Bei's plot to kill the third brother is pure nonsense.