The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period was a period of great turmoil after the Tang Dynasty. However, just as the so-called heroes of the chaotic world were born in the Three Kingdoms period, many very powerful civilian and military generals were born, including the eight fierce generals in the Five Dynasties period. So how many of Hou Liang's Iron Gun King Yanzhang ranked? In fact, there are different opinions on this issue, but in general, it will be ranked second, which shows its ability. So who is the first? Other rankings are controversial, but first is not. Whether in the main history, wild history or legend, Li Cunxiao is the well-deserved first fierce general.
Wang Yanzhang
Wang Yanzhang joined the army when he was young, subordinate to Zhu Wen's account, he was exceptionally loyal and courageous, his arm strength was superhuman, and when facing the enemy, he often rushed to kill without hesitation. When Zhu Wen built the Later Liang, Wang Yanzhang was a pro-army general with the military nickname "Wang Tie Gun" and "the first gun in the world". Folklore has it that he once beat Li Cunxun's thirty-six generals one day, although this has an exaggerated component, but it can also be seen that this person's ability is extraordinary.
It can be said that Wang Yanzhang was the pillar of Hou Liang, but unfortunately, Hou Liang could not rely on him alone, and the traitors in the middle of the country were in charge. Wang Yanzhang was eventually defeated by Later Tang, and Li Cunxun and the general Li Siyuan successively persuaded Wang Yanzhang to surrender, but both refused, so they ordered Wang Yanzhang to be beheaded.
Li Cunxiao
Li Cunxiao was originally named An Jingsi and was given the surname Li. He is the righteous son of Li Ke, and also the thirteen Taibao used by Li Ke, who is called "no three times immediately". Extraordinary martial arts, bravery and fierceness. Following Li Ke's southern conquest of the northern war, it can be said that he was invincible and invincible, and he was the first fierce general of the five generations at the end of the Tang Dynasty. Together with Xiang Yu, the king of Western Chu, he said that "the king is not hegemonic, but the general is not Li", and the world is invincible.
The second place Wang Yanzhang could not fight a few times under his hands, and Wang Yanzhang's younger brother Wang Yantong was also a xiao general, who could be scared to death by a person who pretended to be Li Cunxiao, which showed that his heroism was not comparable to ordinary people. Unfortunately, in the end, he and Li Ke had a fight, were separated, and ended up being torn apart by the car. However, Li Keyong was very sorry for him, and losing him also made Li Keyong weaker.