Preface
In the chapter of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhao Yun is undoubtedly a high-profile general. He is excellent in martial arts, loyal and courageous, but what is puzzling is that on the big stage of history, he has not been able to get the importance he deserves, and has been assisting Liu Bei and his son Liu Chan in the process, and rarely has the opportunity to exert his outstanding military talent.
Was this an accidental arrangement of history, or was it the result of Zhao Yun's personal choice? Why he never became the military pillar of Shu Han has become a great mystery in history.
1. The young man defected to Gongsun Zan and got acquainted with Liu Bei
Zhao Yun was originally from Zhending, Hebei Province, and was the son of a local hero. In 191, when Dong Zhuo was in turmoil and the situation in Jizhou was turbulent, Zhao Yun led his subordinates to join Sun Zhan, the powerful herdsman of Youzhou at that time.
At that time, in the army of Gongsun Zhan, there was also a young man who came to the proud family, who was Liu Bei, the later founding emperor of the Shu Han Dynasty. The two soon formed a deep friendship and treated each other with all sincerity.
Soon, Zhao Yun had something at home and needed to leave Gongsun Zhan's army for a while. Before leaving, Liu Bei took Zhao Yun's hand and was reluctant to let him go. This scene further consolidated the sincere relationship between the two.
It can be said that from this moment on, Zhao Yun has been loyal to Liu Bei, and vowed to follow this confidant and friend for the rest of his life.
At that time, although Liu Bei was also from a famous family, he did not have much strength to develop independently after all. He admired Zhao Yun's enthusiasm and courage, and hoped to fight side by side with him. And Zhao Yun defected to Gongsun Zhan, hoping to use his strength to seize a place in this troubled world.
The two coincided with their visions and ideals, and soon established a deep friendship. Each other saw the shining point of the other - Liu Bei has great talent and strategy, which is enough to achieve great things; Zhao Yun has fierce martial arts and is a rare comrade-in-arms.
Just as the two were elated and ready to go out together, Zhao Yun received a letter from home that his father was already seriously ill. He had to ask Gongsun Chan for leave and return to his hometown for funeral.
This farewell made Liu Bei extremely melancholy. Seeing that his best expedition partner was about to leave, he couldn't help but hold Zhao Yun's hand, reluctant to let him leave. Zhao Yun was also deeply moved, and immediately made an oath to Liu Bei: When he finishes his funeral, he will definitely come back to fight side by side with him!
Since then, the two have also formed a life-and-death friendship. This friendship has made Zhao Yun's life loyal to Liu Bei in the future.
2. Reunite with Liu Bei and savior together
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, 200 years later, on the eve of the Battle of Guandu, Zhao Yun met his old friend Liu Bei again by chance on the front line.
At that time, Liu Bei had become a nobody under Yuan Shao. However, in Zhao Yun's eyes, what he saw was still the heroic and extraordinary friend back then.
So, Zhao Yun decided to continue to follow Liu Bei without hesitation. This time, they were finally able to fight side by side and witness the vast history of the Three Kingdoms together.
"Since they are General Liu, Zhao has vowed to work together on the battlefield. Although we are in trouble today, I would like to continue to follow in our footsteps. Zhao Yun said resolutely.
Liu Bei, who heard this, was extremely moved. Although the two formed a friendship with Jinlan back then, they were individual visitors after all, and it was difficult to stay together for a long time. It is undoubtedly a miracle that we are reunited on the front line today.
"Okay! Okay! Haha! Brother Zilong, you and I are already close friends. I can meet you here again today, and we can open up a new world together!" Liu Bei laughed excitedly and hugged Zhao Yun.
The two hugged each other and cried, and the past was vivid. The years when I wandered in the rivers and lakes in the past quickly swept through my heart. The joy of the reunion of comrades-in-arms is beyond words.
After that, Liu Bei established himself under his command, and Zhao Yun also recruited a personal soldier and vowed to follow Liu Bei to the world. After the Battle of Guandu, the two continued this bond all the way and went south to Jingzhou....
After another eight years, Liu Bei had his own territory in Jingzhou. However, Cao Cao's army overwhelmed the border, and Liu Bei had to abandon the city and flee. At the critical moment when chasing soldiers like hair, it was Zhao Yun who established the eternal masterpiece of "Savior Yu Nagasaka".
At that time, in order to get out, Liu Bei had to leave behind his young son Liu Chan and his wife Gan. Seeing this, Zhao Yun resolutely turned around and killed back, rescued the little lord under the siege of the enemy, and completed this feat.
"The lord takes advantage of the chaos first, and if there is something important to discuss, the minister will protect him. Zhao Yun stepped forward and asked Liu Bei to break the queen.
"Okay! Zhao Zilong, you and I, I can trust you!" Liu Bei knew Zhao Yun's character, and he did not hesitate to see that he was in danger alone, and immediately decided to let him break off.
In the blink of an eye, Liu Bei had fled the battlefield, leaving Zhao Yun alone to confront the pursuers. He rounded his horse and slammed back against the wind, heading straight into the encirclement of the enemy.
"Return my lord!" He shouted, his hand raised and fell, and he immediately slashed out a way out.
Just when the enemy was undecided, Zhao Yun had successfully entered the encirclement and rescued the little lord Liu Chan. Then he slashed a bloody path with his sword and slain out of the siege....
3. Make a plan to seize Shu and make great contributions in Hanzhong
Time has passed, and in the eighteenth year of Jian'an, Liu Bei finally laid down the land of Bashu. When he first occupied Chengdu, he originally planned to divide the property in the city among his brothers. Zhao Yun considered that he had to appease people's hearts first, so he admonished Liu Bei and finally resolved the crisis.
"Although the lord's move can reward the generals, I am afraid that it will be difficult to appease the local people. If it is not left as public land and distributed to refugees, it can be desired by the people. Zhao Yun said.
"This plan is very good! Zilong has seen far!" Liu Bei nodded approvingly, indicating that he completely agreed with his suggestion.
Seeing that Liu Bei was about to make a mistake, Zhao Yun tried his best to speak, which rarely shook his will. But in the end, Liu Bei still accepted Zhao Yun's correct argument and left the city of Chengdu for the purpose of relocating the people. This laid the groundwork for calming the hearts of the people of Shu in the future.
In 215, the war in Hanzhong was tense, and Liu Bei personally led a large army to the rescue. In this battle, Zhao Yun once again exerted his brave combat effectiveness and courage. Once, when the enemy army attacked, he closed the city gate and set up an empty city plan, and successfully repelled the enemy general Cao Cao. Liu Bei praised him and called him "General Huwei".
At that time, there were no soldiers in the city, and once it was besieged by the enemy, it was bound to be overwhelmed. It was Zhao Yun who took the lead, personally went to the city to command, and successfully repelled Cao Cao's army with a strategy.
"This plan is wonderful! General Zhao really doesn't do it properly!" Liu Bei praised repeatedly.
Zhao Yun smiled humbly and choked back: "The lord has a good reputation. The minister is just doing his best and doing his best. ”
However, his humility could not hide his audacity in battle. Since then, the "General Huwei", which everyone in Shu knows and everyone knows, originated from this battle.
Fourth, loyal escort, to protect the great cause
In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an, Liu Bei was called the emperor, and the country name was Hanzhong. When he went east to avenge the state of Wu, Zhao Yun was ordered to stay in the rear. This move also shows Liu Bei's trust and reliance on him.
"The minister's crusade to the east, the key to the rear, only the general guards. Don't live up to your trust, take care of yourself!" Liu Bei earnestly advised Zhao Yun.
"Ministers must follow the last teachings, and they must sacrifice their lives for righteousness and swear to defend the land to the death!" Zhao Yun knelt on the ground and shouted, his expression resolute.
However, Liu Bei unfortunately died in battle, and Zhao Yun rushed back to Yong'an to answer as soon as possible. After that, he continued to assist the young lord Liu Chan to govern the country, and the official was the general of the southern expedition, and the marquis of Yongchang Pavilion, which was the pillar of the country in the real sense.
"The great cause of the first emperor has not been accomplished, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for Your Majesty to support the country and society alone. Although Weichen is not talented, he is willing to take his last breath to protect the foundation of the Han Dynasty!" Zhao Yun kowtowed in front of Liu Chan and pleaded.
My father's great cause has not yet been completed, and I am not enough to inherit the great unification today. Fortunately, with the assistance of the general, I am really relieved! In the future, I will certainly live up to the general's expectations and inherit the reunification together. Liu Chan burst into tears with excitement.
Since then, Zhao Yun has been increasingly reused in the Shu Han dynasty. It can be said that without a loyal and unswerving minister like Zhao Yun, it is difficult for Liu Chan to take on the responsibility alone, and to build the whole Shu Han foundation in the world.
Fifth, the Mitani army was defeated and loyal to death
In 227, Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty, made a northern expedition to the Central Plains. In this battle, Zhao Yun, who was over half a hundred years old, was ordered to go out again. He led his troops on an invasion from the Slope Valley, intending to counter the main force.
However, due to the defeat on the main battlefield, Zhao Yun could not support himself and had to retreat after fighting Cao Zhen. The following year, he returned to Chengdu and died shortly after his injuries at the age of 65.
The Northern Expedition is still short, but Zhao Yun is already old and strong, and it is still inevitable. Facing the sudden attack of Cao Zhen, Zhao Yun and Deng Zhi struggled to resist. But there is a huge disparity in troops, and it is difficult to defeat the fierce generals.
When the battle was fierce, there was a sudden report from his own soldiers: "The main force of the Chinese army is not supported, and the prime minister has ordered the whole line to retreat!"
"That's very good! Wait for the hurry back south, don't stop!" Zhao Yun immediately ordered the troops to retreat.
After much thought, he decided to die alone. First, it can cover the retreat of large forces; Second, he is old, and it is natural for him to die on the battlefield.
In the end, he successfully strategized and forcibly blocked Cao Zhen's army. Insiders look at the doorway, this last assist is enough to compare with the savior Yu Dangyang back then!
At the time of parting, Zhuge Liang saw off in person with red eyes: "The general loves the country and the lord the most in his life, and is a model among the founding ministers of the Han Dynasty." May the general continue the frontier in the next life, and jointly protect the foundation of the Han family!"
It can be seen that Zhao Yun's loyalty and contribution to Shu Han have been affirmed by the prime minister. He used his life to interpret what loyalty is.
6. Yu Yin: Loyalty is precious, where is it now?
Finally, let's look back at this magnificent life.
Many people may ask, in this floating and misty world, is it really worth a person to be loyal? However, it is precisely with a loyal person like Zhao Yun that this country and society will stand tall; It is with them that the big ship of Shu Han can break the waves and move forward in the wind and waves.
Today, we live in an era that also needs Zhao Yun's spirit of loyalty and selflessness, and he treats death as home. Only when there is faith in the heart, life will become firm; Society can only be better if there are people who are loyal from the bottom of their hearts.
Each of us needs to find our own faith and always have a pure heart. Only by being sincere and trustworthy to others can we gain the most precious friendship in this world.
Just like Liu Bei and Zhao Yun. When the two first met in Wei, they formed a friendship because of their sincerity. This sincere friendship has made them fight side by side for a lifetime, and it has also supported the most touching legend in the history of the Three Kingdoms.
This is the story of Zhao Yun, and it is also the reflection he left for future generations. How will we carry on his legacy and extract the essence of his life? I believe that every reader will have their own answer.