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In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was a great commander who was highly respected and admired, and his life was full of legends and wisdom. However, an incident before his death sparked widespread speculation and discussion as to why he gave power over the Shu Han army to Li Yan instead of his adviser Zhuge Liang. Although this plot comes from the story of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it also makes people wonder: Why did Liu Bei make such a choice?
In the face of this problem, perhaps we can think from different angles, analyze it, and find a possible explanation for this plot. This is not a critique of history, but a speculation about the hearts and wisdom of characters, a virtual deduction of leaders' choices. Perhaps, Liu Bei's decision is his cleverness. Let's dive into this together.
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was a great commander who was highly respected and admired, and his life was full of legends and wisdom. However, an incident before his death sparked widespread speculation and discussion as to why he gave power over the Shu Han army to Li Yan instead of his adviser Zhuge Liang. Although this plot comes from the story of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it also makes people wonder: Why did Liu Bei make such a choice?
First of all, from Liu Bei's point of view, he may be based on trust and closeness to Li Yan. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Li Yan is portrayed as Liu Bei's loyal courtier and important aide. Li Yan knew the local situation well and had the ability to command the army. Liu Bei was well aware of his loyalty and military prowess, and probably thought that handing over military power to him would be more conducive to maintaining the security and stability of the Shu Han.
Second, although Zhuge Liang is smart, he is more inclined to strategy and political planning. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang is portrayed as a representative of wisdom, and his schemes repeatedly won victories for the Shu Han. However, Zhuge Liang is better at long-term political planning and may be more careful about weighing various factors in military decisions. Liu Bei may have believed that handing over military power to Zhuge Liang could lead to more cautious and hesitant decision-making, while decisive and swift decision-making was required in war.
In addition, decentralization and balance of power may also be one of Liu Bei's considerations. In the nascent days of a regime, too much concentration of power can lead to internal strife and unrest. Giving military power to Li Yan could balance the relationship between different forces and maintain the stability of the regime. Concentrating power too much in one person's hands can lead to power struggles and political instability.
Finally, Liu Bei's character and values may also have influenced his decisions. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei is portrayed as a prince of great love and righteousness. He wanted the country to be governed with kindness and justice, while also protecting his bloodline. Giving military power to Li Yan can to a certain extent avoid the abuse of military force and maintain the country's peace and stability.
To sum up, although this plot comes from the story of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, we can see Liu Bei's wisdom and caution from it. His decisions may have been based on trust in loyal courtiers, considerations of military and political balance, and his personal character and values. Whether it's the real Liu Bei in history or the fictional character in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this plot makes us reflect on the complex relationship between power, loyalty and leadership