Preamble:
Have you ever thought about how to make a choice when national interests and personal feelings conflict as the ruler of a country? How do you weigh family affection when it is contrary to the general righteousness? In this turbulent era, Liu Bei, the emperor of Shu Han, was faced with such a difficult choice.
His eldest son, Liu Feng, was disposed of for failing to rescue his comrade-in-arms Guan Yu, who shared life and death, a decision that not only caused him great mental trauma, but also a severe test of his responsibility and responsibility as the king of a country.
The war is raging and the heroes are falling
The Three Kingdoms stood together, and the flames of war burned all over the land. In this turbulent era, heroes have emerged, and countless warriors have written legends on the battlefield. Among them, Guan Yu, a famous general of Shu Han, is undoubtedly the most shining star.
He was brave and fearless, turned the tide, and in the battle of Xiangfan, he blocked the attack of Cao Cao's army with the strength of one person, and won the reputation of "walking a thousand miles and riding alone".
However, just as Guan Yu was about to completely defeat Cao's army, Eastern Wu suddenly betrayed the alliance and launched a surprise attack on him. Guan Yu was between Xiangyang and Fancheng at the time, trying to unite the two places to form an encirclement of Cao Cao. Soochow's betrayal put him in an unprecedented predicament, his army was quickly surrounded, food and grass were scarce, and reinforcements were delayed.
Faced with the sudden betrayal and attack, Guan Yu's army was demoralized. For a time, the Shu Han army fell into chaos, and the soldiers lost their due combat effectiveness. Although Guan Yu tried his best to stabilize the morale of the army and try to regroup, the strong pressure of the Eastern Wu army and the panic within made his efforts extremely difficult.
Reinforcements are late, internal and external troubles
At a time when Guan Yu was facing the crisis of the Eastern Wu army, Liu Feng's position made him a possible rescue force. However, Liu Feng failed to send troops to support Guan Yu in history, and there were complex and delicate considerations behind this decision.
First of all, when Liu Feng and Meng Da received the news of Guan Yu's request for help, they were in Shangyong, which was quite far from Maicheng, where Guan Yu was located. Physical distance became a major obstacle to rapid support.
Second, the situation at the top is not stable. Liu Feng and Meng Da have just taken control of this area, and there is still a lot of internal chaos that needs to be quelled. In such a situation, a large-scale movement of troops could not only lead to a return to chaos in the newly annexed areas, but also expose themselves to enemy attacks.
Moreover, Liu Feng has a deep understanding and trust in Guan Yu's combat ability. Guan Yu has repeatedly performed miraculous feats in past battles, and it is not uncommon for him to change the situation of the battle by himself. Liu Feng may believe that even in a difficult situation, Guan Yu has the ability to find an opportunity to break through or counterattack.
In addition, from a deeper political perspective, Liu Feng, as Liu Bei's eldest son, made decisions that were not as simple as military operations. Every action he made could affect Liu Bei's perception of him, and thus the question of future succession.
Under this series of complicated considerations, Liu Feng was ultimately unable to make a decision to support Guan Yu. This decision not only failed to change Guan Yu's tragic fate, but also laid the groundwork for Liu Feng's own future fate.
The grief is extreme, and life and death are decided
When the news came, telling that Guan Yu had fallen heroically at the hands of non-him, the entire Shu Han was shaken. As a righteous brother, Liu Bei's grief is beyond words. He couldn't believe that Guan Yu, who had swept thousands of armies, had ended so miserably under the betrayal of Eastern Wu.
In the midst of deep grief, a strong thought arose in Liu Bei's heart - to seek responsibility for Guan Yu's death. He could not tolerate Guan Yu's sacrifice without a reasonable explanation, let alone those internal problems that could lead to this tragedy being swept under the rug.
In the face of Liu Bei's inquiry, Liu Feng's explanation pale and weak. Although there are many objective factors, these cannot be an excuse for not assisting Guan Yu. In Liu Bei's view, these reasons could not make up for the fact that Guan Yu had lost his life, nor could they soothe the grief and anger in his heart.
In the end, Liu Bei made a major decision. He decided to find a clear responsibility for Guan Yu's death, and to let everyone know that for betraying brotherhood and ignoring the responsibilities of the alliance, he would be punished most severely by Shu Han.
The wise man warns of the righteousness of the country
In the depths of Liu Bei's heart, he was full of doubts and incomprehension about Liu Feng's behavior and decision-making. To this end, he turned to Zhuge Liang for help, hoping to get some guidance and answers from this wise man.
In the face of Liu Bei's inquiry, Zhuge Liang was silent for a while, took a deep breath, and slowly spoke, every word was full of weight: "Feng is strong, and it will be difficult to control after changing the world." These short eleven words are like a hammer hitting Liu Bei's heart.
Zhuge Liang's words, although calm, seemed to be well thought out, and behind every word was a worry about the future of Shu Han and a reminder of Liu Bei's responsibility
He knows that for a country, the choice and decision-making of leaders are crucial. An unfit leader can lead to the demise of the nation.
After Liu Bei heard this, the fog in his heart seemed to be swept away. He began to reflect on whether his favor for Liu Feng was too biased, and whether he neglected the comprehensive consideration of Liu Feng's character and ability.
Liu Bei knows that as the king of a country, every decision he makes is related to the rise and fall of Shu Han, and he can no longer have any partiality in dealing with Liu Feng's problem, and must start from the overall situation and make a choice that is most in line with the interests of Shu Han.
Make up your mind that the interests of the country are above all else
After Zhuge Liang's warning and Liu Bei's own deep reflection, Liu Bei made an extremely difficult decision - to dispose of Liu Feng. This is not only a punishment for failing to rescue Guan Yu, but also based on far-reaching considerations for the future stability of Shu Han.
When Liu Bei sent an envoy to convey his decision, his heart was full of contradictions and pain. He missed the ups and downs that Liu Feng had experienced with him, those days when he fought side by side on the battlefield, and the deep father-son affection made him hesitate. However, the future of the country and the safety of the people are the burden he must bear, and this burden has no turning back.
When Liu Feng received his father's order, his face was sad. He may never have really realized that his decision would bring such great harm and consequences to Shu Han and his father. Faced with the coming end, he felt fear and sorrow like never before.
However, everything is a foregone conclusion. At the moment when Liu Feng finally came to an end, his heart was full of reluctance to the world, unwillingness to his fate, and regret for failing to better understand his father's wishes.
Regret for life, responsibility and responsibility
After Liu Bei learned the news that Liu Feng had ended his life, the pain in his heart was indescribable. He knew that his decision would be a lifelong regret, but as the ruler of a country, he had to put the future of his country above his personal feelings.
Liu Bei's remorse was not only because of Liu Feng's death, but also because he failed to identify and correct Liu Feng's mistakes earlier. All this happened to make Liu Bei more deeply aware of the responsibilities and responsibilities of a monarch. Between national and personal feelings, he had to make the most difficult choice.
Epilogue:
Liu Feng's ending is not only the end of his personal tragedy, but also a microcosm of Liu Bei's struggle for the righteousness of his family and country and his personal emotions as a monarch. In the long course of history, this event has become a thought-provoking story in Shu Han and even the entire Three Kingdoms period.
It serves as a warning to us that as the leader of a nation, we must always put the interests of the country and its people first, even if it means putting aside personal feelings. This is not only a responsibility, but also a responsibility, a constraint on power, and a sublimation of human nature. Only in this way can the country maintain long-term peace and stability and the people live and work in peace and contentment.