Before the Tiger Prison, Zhang Fei's disdain and disgust for Lu Bu were highlighted. Although they fought more than 50 times, they did not win or lose. The addition of Guan Yunchang reversed the situation, and Zhang Fei was forced to retreat, although it was a tie on the surface, in fact, Lu Bu avoided a real confrontation. This encounter reflected Zhang Fei's strong hostility towards Lü Bu, but the addition of his brother became the key to turning the tide and avoiding a possible fierce battle.
In the Battle of Xuzhou, Zhang Fei and Lü Bu confronted each other again. The drunken whipping of Cao Bao drew revenge from Lü Bu, but Zhang Fei chose to withdraw from Xuzhou in the absence of his brothers to avoid a head-to-head confrontation. This time, he did not fight against Lu Bu, showing a clear understanding of Lu Bu's strength, and skillfully avoided possible conflicts.
In the first battle of Xiaopei, Zhang Fei captured Lu Bu's good horse as a bandit, which led to a fierce battle. Lü Bu and Zhang Fei Lily fought without a winner, and in the end, due to Lü Bu's strong forces, Liu Bei retreated. In the second battle of Xiaopei, Zhang Fei confronted Lü Bu again and was finally defeated. This series of battles showcased Zhang Fei's bravery and highlighted Lü Bu's might.
In the decisive battle of the Battle of Xuzhou, Zhang Fei and Lu Bu fought again. In order to avoid the joint efforts of the three brothers, Lü Bu chose to retreat, and Zhang Fei and Guan Yu intercepted together, so that Lü Bu could not break through successfully. This decisive battle highlights Zhang Fei's trust in his brother and the tacit understanding between brothers.
During the siege of Xiapi, Zhang Fei and Lü Bu confronted each other again. Lu Bu broke through with his daughter on his back, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu intercepted him, and Lu Bu was unwilling to fight because he was carrying his daughter, and was finally forced to retreat to Xiapi. This blockade fully demonstrated Zhang Fei's hostility towards Lu Bu, and also showed his calmness and sense of responsibility to his family.
Zhang Fei's attitude towards Lu Bu has always been dominated by contempt. provoked Lu Bu many times, especially when his brothers were present, he was even more courageous. Zhang Fei's actions show his disdain for Lu Bu and his trust in his brother, forming a complex and strained relationship.
Zhang Fei showed strong confidence when challenging Lu Bu, especially with the support of his brothers. knew the difficulty of single-handing Lu Bu, but in the company of his brothers, he dared to provoke Lu Bu, showing the important support of his brothers. The source of confidence is not only the confidence in their own strength, but also the cohesion of tacit understanding between brothers.
If Zhang Fei and Lu Bu had a fair heads-up, Zhang Fei would face the dilemma of defeat due to the gap in martial arts. Lu Bu's Fang Tian Painting Halberd against Zhang Fei's martial arts will become an insurmountable obstacle. Although Zhang Fei has performed well with the support of his brother, it may be difficult to fight back in heads-up. This scenario highlights the decisive influence of force on the outcome of a battle.
In the many confrontations between Zhang Fei and Lu Bu, the existence of the brothers became the key to determining the victory or defeat. Zhang Fei's provocation and confidence in Lü Bu stemmed from the unity of the brothers. However, from the perspective of martial arts alone, the gap between Zhang Fei and Lu Bu is obvious. This complex and real relationship makes the confrontation between Zhang Fei and Lu Bu full of strategic and emotional interweaving.