In the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was undoubtedly a legendary hero. He started from scratch and went through countless hardships and hardships before finally establishing the Shu Han regime. However, in the last moments of his life, a seemingly simple decision to support orphans showed his extraordinary political wisdom and leadership style.
According to historical records, Liu Bei entrusted the aftermath to Zhuge Liang before his death, and specifically pointed out: "You can take your own soldiers, that is, take Li Yan as the hussar general, Fu Zi." This decision, at first glance, is quite puzzling. You must know that at that time, Zhao Yun was Liu Bei's most trusted general, and Li Yan was just a civilian, although he was talented, his qualifications and prestige were far inferior to Zhao Yun. So, why did Liu Bei make such a choice?
If you think about it carefully, there is actually a lot of mystery behind this. First of all, Liu Bei knew that Zhao Yun was loyal to him and was the mainstay of Shu Han. He was worried that if Zhao Yun was allowed to directly participate in the government affairs, once there was a conflict with Eastern Wu, he might not be able to end the game. After all, the strength of Shu Han was still weak at that time, and if he turned against Wu State, it would be very unfavorable to Shu Han. And Zhuge Liang has always advocated "joining Wu to resist Wei", and Zhao Yun's toughness may become a stumbling block.
Secondly, Liu Bei's handing over military power to Li Yan was a politically wise decision. Li Yan was born as a commoner, had no roots in Shu Han, and was absolutely loyal to Liu Bei. Putting such a person in charge of the military would not only appease the state of Wu and show that Shu Han had no intention of provoking disputes, but also firmly control the army and prevent civil strife. At the same time, this also reserved Zhao Yun as a fierce general for the future Northern Expedition. When the time is ripe, Zhao Yun will be able to show his bravery skills on the front line.
Moreover, Liu Bei's decision also reflects his wisdom in employing people. He knew the temperament of Zhuge Liang, Zhao Yun and other henchmen, and arranged it just right. Even Wei Yan, Ma Dai and others, who have a strong temperament, can make the best use of their strengths under the rule of Zhuge Liang. This ability to know people and be good at their duties is the key to Liu Bei's success in the hegemony of one party.
Looking at Liu Bei's decision to support orphans, it can be said to be a classic case of a political game. After weighing the pros and cons and thinking carefully, he made the choice that was most conducive to the long-term development of Shu Han. This not only ensures the stability of the regime, but also leaves a broad space for future development. The reason why Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition was launched again and again, the reason why Zhao Yun was able to perform miraculous feats repeatedly, and the reason why Li Yan was able to faithfully assist the queen were all inseparable from Liu Bei's decision.
For thousands of years, the story of Liu Beituogu has been sung by people. It not only shows the demeanor of a generation of heroes, but also reflects the crystallization of wisdom in that turbulent era. In that era of fierce competition, Liu Bei, with his extraordinary courage and strategy, finally created a world in the troubled times.