On the occasion of Zhuge Liang's second Northern Expedition, Zhang Bao and Jiang Wei were ordered to intercept the Wei general Guo Huai. At that time, Zhang Bao saw Guo Huai panicking on the battlefield and fled in a hurry, so he decided to pursue.
However, fate played a cruel joke. When Zhang Bao was engrossed in pursuing Guo Huai, a bottomless mountain stream suddenly appeared in front of him.
He was startled, but he had no time to rein in the galloping horses' hooves, and he fell into the mountain stream with his men and horses. A sharp pain struck, and he passed out on the spot. Not long after, the news reached Zhuge Liang's ears, and his face changed greatly when he heard the news, and his heart was like a knife.
Zhuge Liang immediately ordered Zhang Bao to be sent back to Chengdu for treatment. However, fate did not give Zhang Bao a chance. He succumbed to his injuries. When the news reached Zhuge Liang's ears, the prime minister was in great pain, he couldn't stop crying, coughed again and again, and coughed up blood. Then he fainted on the spot.
When the soldiers woke him up, a trace of despair flashed in his eyes, and tears fell again. Some people believe that the reason why Zhuge Liang is so grief-stricken is because he lost a fierce general. After all, Zhang Bao is not only brave and fearless, but also inherits the courage of his father Zhang Fei.
However, in reality, Zhuge Liang's grief was not just due to the loss of a fierce general. There are deeper reasons for his grief.
Tiger fathers have no dog sons
As Zhang Fei's son, Zhang Bao inherited his father's bloodline of the mighty god of war. But Zhang Bao is not satisfied with relying only on this identity. He used his strength and courage to create a legend of his own.
He had a great passion for mounted archery and showed great courage and courage from an early age. Zhang Fei had extremely high expectations for him, and since he was a child, he was strictly required to practice martial arts, so that he could understand the great mission he shouldered. Inspired by his father, Zhang Bao's heart was full of ambition.
Many years have passed, and under the guidance of his father, Zhang Bao has continuously improved his martial arts. His archery was unparalleled with precision, and his horseback charge was lightning fast. He was brave and fearless, daring to face enemies stronger than him.
With the passage of time, in the army of Shu Han, Zhang Bao's prestige became more and more prominent. The soldiers admired his bravery and skill, affectionately called him "Little Zhang Fei", and regarded him as the patron saint of Shu Han.
On the battlefield, Zhang Bao's prestige terrified the enemy army. His presence is like a razor-sharp sword, capable of piercing through enemy lines. For the people of Shu Han, Zhang Bao is the hope in their hearts.
Power Grind Crazy
When Liu Bei avenged Guan Yu and went east to crusade against Wu, Zhang Bao bravely stepped forward in the Battle of Yiling. Despite the intense pressure and serious injuries, he was determined to turn the tide of battle. Wielding a spear, with superior martial arts and fearless courage, he fought his way through the encirclement and interception of the enemy.
He told the soldiers with practical actions that hope had not disappeared and that victory was still possible. Under his wise leadership, the soldiers rekindled their fighting spirit and successfully held the last line of defense in Jiangdong.
Although Liu Bei suffered defeat in this war, Zhang Bao's fierce performance greatly boosted the morale of the Shu army. His bravery and fearlessness reminded people of the magnificent scene of Zhang Yide in Changbanqiao. People are convinced that this valiant general has the ability to turn the tide and help the building to fall.
Died in an accident
However, fate played a merciless joke on Zhang Bao. In the Second Northern Expedition, the news of Zhang Bao's accidental death shocked everyone in the barracks, and the spark of hope was extinguished in an instant.
For Zhuge Liang, Zhang Bao's existence is of great significance. He is not only an outstanding general under his command, but also Zhuge Liang's most trusted ally. Whenever Zhuge Liang planned the Northern Expedition, Zhang Bao always relied on his superior military talents to provide him with critical decision-making support.
However, the trick of fate caused this heroic general to die early. At this time, Shu Han lost an outstanding general, and Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition strategy also came to naught.
After Zhang Bao's death, Zhuge Liang fell into deep confusion and helplessness. He understood that this seemingly insignificant accident was actually like a straw, fluttering, but it was enough to make the morale of the three armies languish and even shake the foundation of Shu Han's future. He woke up from his coma and knew he had to regain his strength, calm his morale, and stabilize his heart.
He cheered up and personally handled Zhang Bao's funeral. He chose a piece of feng shui treasure land and built a solemn tomb for Zhang Bao. In addition, he also used his influence to arrange for his son Zhuge Zhan to marry Zhang Bao's widow to show respect and trust in Zhang Bao's family.
Then, he ordered the whole army to go out and hold a grand memorial ceremony for Zhang Bao. At the ceremony, Zhuge Liang burst into tears and wept bitterly in front of Zhang Bao's spirit, deeply mourning the death of this talent. His tears are not only a mourning for Zhang Bao, but also a despair for the future of Shu Han.
Fate makes people
Those generals who have made great achievements for Liu Bei and Shu Han seem to be unable to escape the tricks of fate.
Guan Yu, a generation of martial saints, died due to the betrayal of the villain;
Zhang Fei, a heroic general, died at the hands of an unknown soldier;
Ma Chao was young and promising, but he was killed by illness early.
Now, Zhang Bao also fell to his death from the cliff.
As the military advisor of Shu Han, Zhuge Liang has the wisdom to spy on the heavens. Whether he foresaw these tragedies, whether he tried to turn things around?
But what is certain is that he was deeply distressed. He was saddened by the early death of these talents, and even more desperate for the future of Shu Han. He knew that Liu Bei's grand cause was gradually coming to naught.
The torrent of history is advancing relentlessly, and the hegemony of Wei is expanding in secret. The fate of Shu Han seems to have been predestined, like a lonely boat crumbling in the wind and rain. Zhuge Liang looked at the broken mountains and rivers, and the grief in his heart was like a knife. But there was nothing he could do about it.
epilogue
In that era of the Three Kingdoms, heroes and heroes were like a cloud of smoke, and in the pages of history, their names were as bright as stars. Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao, these names that have been sung through the ages, their images are brilliant, as if they are unattainable.
However, behind their resolute eyes and resolute backs, what emotions and unwillingness are hidden?
Liu Bei, as a benevolent and virtuous king, must also have a desire for power and worries about his family and country deep down. He once sighed under the moonlit night, not for his own hegemony, but for the people displaced by the war.
Zhuge Liang's resourcefulness and talent are unmatched. In order to repay Liu Bei's kindness, he did everything to assist Shu Han. In the sound of his piano, there are not only grand ambitions for the world, but also endless thoughts for his deceased friends.
Behind his ambition and talent, there is a pain and remorse for the loss of his loved ones. He was saddened after the Battle of Chibi and lamented the impermanence of fate.
History is woven from the emotions and choices of countless ordinary people. Behind the brilliance of these heroes and heroes, there are hidden struggles and struggles of ordinary people.
It is precisely because of the truth and complexity of these emotions and choices that history is so vivid and shocking. It is not simply a record of the magnificence of an era, but deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, showing the brilliance and darkness of human nature.
So, when we try to interpret history, we can't just see those glorious images. We should delve into the overlooked corners and decipher the forgotten stories.
Only in this way can we truly understand the truth and humanity behind that legendary era. And history will never easily reveal the ending to the world, it is waiting for us to excavate, interpret, and experience.