Preface
In the smoke of war in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Guan Yu's subordinates can be described as an incomparably powerful force. With four strategists, six fierce generals, and five divisions, Guan Yu's army is terrifying. The strength of this huge army was so intimidating that even Liu Bei couldn't help but hesitate about the idea of sending reinforcements. Which four strategists and six fierce generals made Guan Yu's army so strong, and what was so amazing about their achievements and talents?
In this compelling story, we'll delve into Guan Yu's formidable force, unravel the mysteries behind it, and uncover the army's glorious history. Let's face the dust of history together and explore this legendary army under Guan Yu.
Wang Fu knows people like fiery eyes, and Guan Yu regrets not listening to advice
Back then, before Guan Yu's southern expedition to the north, the strategist Wang Fu had advised Guan Yu that he must hand over the rear to a truly trustworthy person. He believed that Mi Fang and Fu Shiren, who were Liu Bei's cronies and long-time followers, were too slippery and cunning to be entrusted with important tasks, and that the governor Pan Jun was extremely jealous and his interests were paramount, so he could not be trusted.
As soon as Wang Fu's words came out, many of Guan Yu's confidants and strategists jointly opposed it. They believe that Mi Fang and Fu Shiren are fierce generals under Liu Bei's command who have shared weal and woe, and how can they be questioned casually if they have made great contributions? These remarks are really too subjective and arbitrary. However, Wang Fu disagreed, he analyzed that although the two of them had outstanding achievements, their personalities were too cunning, and once they saw that the situation was not good in the future, they would inevitably defect. Such a traitorous villain would rather be less than lose it.
Wang Fu was so upright that everyone present had nothing to refute. It's just that Guan Yu is already in the limelight at this time, and he wants to make meritorious deeds, so he has no time to take care of the rear arrangements. He glanced at Wang Fu contemptuously, and then ignored the advice. Wang Fu's plan was successful, but it was over.
If these three people are allowed to guard Jingzhou, they will inevitably cause chaos. However, Guan Yu was proud and conceited at the time, and turned a deaf ear to Wang Fu's advice. When he regretted the fall of Jingzhou in the future, Wang Fu's words were revealed, and Guan Yu couldn't help but feel very annoyed in his heart. Seeing that such loyalty and loyalty were unbelievably avoided by himself, he suddenly realized that Wang Fu knew people like a keen eye back then, and if he had adopted the strategy at the beginning, perhaps the situation in the field would have been very different now.
Zhao Leiwu is slightly superior, and Guan Yu's military is all under his command
Another henchman, Zhao Lei, is different, at first glance he is just a grain official, but his strategy is much more than that. When Guan Yu's army was outnumbered and retreated, Zhao Lei was decisive and decisive, and put forward two suggestions: one was to ask for help from Chengdu, and the other was to recapture Jingzhou from the dry road. After that, Zhao Lei continued to operate the military aircraft, commanded Guan Yu to retreat to Maicheng, and tried his best to protect the rest of the army.
Zhao Lei's plan to break through the siege lifted the spirits of the soldiers. They were ready to abandon the city and surrender, but they didn't want Zhao Lei to put forward one plan after another to turn defeat into victory. This person is extraordinary and impressive. However, they soon understood that Zhao Lei's move was not in vain.
During the period of the Maicheng garrison, Zhao Lei planned day and night, arranged and dispatched in an orderly manner, so that the remnants were still united and did not flee in all directions. His wisdom, decisiveness and courage also made Guan Yu more trusting, and all major affairs in the army were at his disposal.
It can be seen that in Guan Yu's army at that time, Zhao Lei was the person in charge. All military and political plans, including the choice of a foothold, the dispatch and arrangement of the army, etc., were all from Zhao Lei's hands. Guan Yu trusts him even more and entrusts him. However, in the end, the general trend was the trend, and Liu Feng did not send troops to support, which led to Zhao Lei's calculations, and it was difficult to defeat the will of heaven.
Fu Shiren and other six fierce generals are comparable to the power of the White Gate Tower
There are not only strategists, but also fierce generals. The six fierce generals under Guan Yu are comparable to the strength of the fierce generals of Baimenlou under Liu Bei back then. Among them, Fu Shiren followed Liu Bei to kill from the north, and made great contributions; although the rich son Mi Fang is not as amazing as Fu Shiren, he is also a fierce general. Although the two of them have a somewhat frivolous personality, after all, they have also been on the battlefield for many years and have won Guan Yu's trust.
During the siege of Fancheng, Fu Shiren and Mi Fang led their own soldiers to test the truth. With their extraordinary bravery, they actually broke through dozens of miles into the depths of the enemy formation before returning safely. This move impressed the officers and soldiers and strengthened their fighting spirit. In the future, they took refuge in Soochow, and the two made great contributions to Sun Quan's Northern Expedition, which can be seen to be not in the pool. Such skill, such bravery, is enough to be proud of the others!
In addition, Guan Yu's two sons, Guan Ping and Guan Xing, have also grown into fierce generals in this battle. The two are brave, young and promising, and they shine in their families. Especially Guan Xing, brave and good at fighting, it can be seen between his demeanor that his bosom and bearing are extraordinary, and he is obviously a talent who is beyond the crowd and has a long way to go. Later, he was appreciated by Zhuge Liang, relied on his confidant, and achieved a momentary greatness. This shows its excellence.
As for the left and right hands Liao Hua and Zhou Cang, the two generals are even more impressive. In the early stage of Liaohua, he repeatedly performed miraculous feats, and the battlefield was decisive, which made the enemy fearful. When Guan Yu retreated, he took the lead bravely and rode alone to break out of the encirclement. All the way into the siege of Cao's army, he retreated with sufficient supplies. After that, he repeatedly performed miraculous feats, and finally became the only successful general under Guan Yu. This person's courage and courage are incredible, impressive!
The strength of the five divisions is not inferior to the princes in any way
It is rumored that back then, under Zhang Song's advice, Liu Bei stabilized the land of Jingzhou, with at least more than 100,000 troops. Separated by a Shengling cliff, Liu Guan and the two of them each have one side, one Jing and one Shu, and they seem to be evenly matched. However, during Liu Bei's western expedition to Shuzhong, he had led an army of 50,000 into the land of Bashu, and then Zhuge Liang brought another 20,000 to reinforcements. Then, the number of troops left for Guan Yu to deploy is about 50,000, which is equivalent to about five divisions in modern formation.
50,000 high-quality troops, led by fierce generals, and their combat power is like a tiger. Even if it is less than Cao Wei's army of more than 100,000, it is enough to compete with it. What's more, there is no shortage of clever strategists under Guan Yu's command, which has greatly enhanced the army's combat and adaptability. It was with such great strength that Guan Yu was regarded by many as an existence equivalent to a prince, and Liu Bei was relieved to let him sit on the side.
epilogue
At that time, Guan Yu had four major strategists, six fierce generals, and five divisions, which could be described as strong. It was in his eyes that Liu Bei did not have the need to send troops to rescue. Therefore, Liu Bei did not go south to increase Guan Yu's troops, not because he didn't trust Guan Yu, but because he was full of confidence in him!
At this point, we can see the historical truth. This brotherly rivalry has actually accumulated speculation and suspicion in the hearts of too many people. In fact, Liu Bei was relieved to guard Guan Yu alone back then, which was the ultimate manifestation of trust.