In that chaotic era of the Three Kingdoms, heroic heroes emerged like a tide, and their courage and wisdom became a bright chapter in the long scroll of history. Among them, Zhang Fei, a fierce and powerful martial general, once drew Lü Bu in a hundred rounds, becoming the only person in the entire "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" who could fight Lü Bu for a hundred rounds. However, why did Zhang Fei choose to remain silent and not take the initiative to ask for battle in the face of Hua Xiong's arrogant provocation?
This question, seemingly simple, involves a person's character, background and ingenuity, let's dig deeper together to solve this historical mystery.
Meng Zhang Fei: Behind the silence
We all know that Zhang Fei is a bold and warlike person by nature, and his name contains the word "fierce", and the image of courage is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". However, in the face of Hua Xiong's provocation, Zhang Fei chose to be silent, which hides more profound reasons.
First of all, Zhang Fei is not a rough savage, although he is rude and grinning on the surface, he is actually a very delicate person. In his early years, he made a living selling alcohol and killing pigs, which required not only physical strength, but also good dealings with people and understanding human feelings.
Zhang Fei's business was successful not only because of his force, but also because he knew interpersonal relationships and social customs. He knew when to say and when to remain silent so as not to offend the other princes, especially in a situation where many powerful people gathered, he knew how to maintain his position.
Secondly, Zhang Fei may not like these princes very much, especially those who are high and powerful. Although he came to help with Liu Bei and Guan Yu, their status was relatively low and they were not valued and respected by other princes. Zhang Fei may be dissatisfied and unwilling to serve the princes who look down on them, so he chooses not to take the initiative to challenge Hua Xiong.
In the original text of the speech, when Yuan Shao mentioned Hua Xiong's bravery at the meeting of the princes and asked the princes for their opinions, Zhang Fei sneered there. What is he laughing at? Isn't it laughing at the incompetence of the princes and looking down on these capable people? This dissatisfaction may have made him even more reluctant to work for the cause of other princes.
Finally, Zhang Fei, as the third of the three brothers Liu Bei and Guan Yu, usually takes the opinions of the eldest brother and the second brother as the main opinion. If Liu Bei and Guan Yu did not take the initiative to ask for battle, Zhang Fei would not act rashly, so as not to affect the relationship between the brothers. Zhang Fei was a calm man who would wait for Liu Bei's orders to act, rather than taking risks on his own. This respect for brotherhood and adherence to teamwork makes the relationship between the three brothers stronger and helps them cooperate tacitly on the battlefield.
The suspense of the challenge of Huaxiong
So, back to the original question: Hua Xiong arrogantly challenged, Zhang Fei was silent, was Zhang Fei afraid or was there another reason?
The answer may not be just fear, but more out of smart and delicate considerations. Zhang Fei understands the complexity of society and knows how to protect his interests and dignity. He was disgruntled with the dismissive princes, but understood that acting too radically would damage brotherhood. Therefore, he chose silence, waiting for Liu Bei's orders, maintaining his intelligence and wit.
The suspense of Huaxiong's challenge was eventually resolved by Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei's decision became one of the symbols of his wisdom in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". This story tells us that sometimes silence is not weakness, but comes from a deep understanding of the situation; Reluctance to act is not cowardice, but comes from cherishing brotherhood. Although Zhang Fei is wild on the stage of history, his cleverness and wisdom are also worthy of our deep consideration.
In this era of the Three Kingdoms, where heroes and wise men gather, each character has his own unique character and intelligence. And Zhang Fei's cleverness is not only reflected in the confrontation with Lü Bu in a hundred rounds, but also in his silent moment, the moment when he preserved his dignity for his brother and himself. This is a higher level of wisdom, a deep insight into human nature and social complexity, and it is this insight that has made Zhang Fei an indispensable legend in the history of the Three Kingdoms.
Conclusion: The Wisdom of Silence
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the reason why Zhang Fei chose to remain silent and not to fight was far from being cowardly and desirable, but because his unique eyes saw the situation clearly, he was smart, witty, and not lost his arrogance and bravery. This silence is a manifestation of wisdom, a deep consideration of the complex world.
Perhaps we can also draw some wisdom from Zhang Fei's story, learn to remain silent at the right time, wait for the opportunity to come, and solve the problem in a smarter way, rather than blindly charging forward. Zhang Fei's silence is not only a keen grasp of the situation, but also an adherence to his own value, which is worth pondering for each of us.
Therefore, when we review the story of Zhang Fei in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" again, we may wish to stop, think about his silent moment, think about the wisdom contained in it, and perhaps we can also find some inspiration in our own lives and learn to face the complex and changeable world more intelligently. This is the power of historical stories, which will always make us think and resonate.