Preface
Liu Bei, as an outstanding leader during the Three Kingdoms period, his life is full of legends. However, in his story, there is one misstep that seems to have made an incredible legend. When he let one of his advisors go, he probably didn't know that this decision would affect his fate in a profound way.
The descendants of the strategists who were reused by Cao Cao for three generations actually became the marshal of New China, and this kind of fate is inconceivable. Let's trace this dusty history together and explore the legendary life of that wise man.
Chen Qun's potential and Liu Bei's negligence
During the Three Kingdoms period, there were many heroes and talents. In this once-in-a-millennium talent competition, Liu Bei attracted countless heroes with his personality charm and ideals of recovering the Han Dynasty. However, even such a hero who has been praised by later generations will inevitably have a gap in talent identification.
Chen Qun, from a famous family, has shown extraordinary talent since he was a child. His family has been in Yingchuan for generations, and this fertile land of outstanding people has given birth to countless wise men. Chen Qun is not only rich in learning, but also has subtle insight into the current situation, which can be described as infinite potential.
When Chen Qun appeared in front of Liu Bei with his outstanding intelligence and family background, although Liu Bei did not completely ignore it, he also did not pay enough attention to it. In Liu Bei's view, although Chen Qun was only eight years old, he lacked immediate practical achievements, and it was difficult for him to immediately cast his hopes for it.
Chen Qun's talent and Liu Bei's neglect
In his dealings with Liu Bei, Chen Qun put forward his own opinions and suggestions many times. These recommendations are often forward-looking and practical, designed to help Liu Bei gain an edge in a complex and volatile situation. However, due to various reasons, Liu Bei did not fully realize the value of Chen Qun.
On the one hand, Liu Bei's current pressures and challenges are too great for him to calm down and carefully consider Chen Qun's proposal. On the other hand, Liu Bei was more inclined to rely on those ministers and generals who had already become famous, and it was difficult for him to give enough trust and reliance to Chen Qun, who had not yet established enough prestige.
Chen Qun's wisdom and insights were undoubtedly a pity during this period when they could not be fully utilized under Liu Bei's command. His strategies and suggestions, if adopted and implemented by Liu Bei, may bring a lot of help to Liu Bei, and even change the situation at some critical moments.
But history has no ifs, and the fact that Chen Qun was not reused by Liu Bei also made a legend that he later took refuge in Cao Cao and played a huge role.
Cao Cao's knowledge and Chen Qun's transformation
Chen Qun's departure from Liu Bei was not impulsive. It was a decision made after much deliberation and inner struggle. When Chen Qun decided to defect to Cao Cao, his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He has respect for Liu Bei's ideals and ambitions, but he also clearly understands that under Liu Bei's command, it is difficult for his talents to be displayed.
Cao Cao's admiration for Chen Qun
Cao Cao was already one of the most powerful princes in the north, known for his profound vision and remarkable political wisdom. He has an excellent ability to appreciate and utilize talent, and is able to perceive people's hearts and minds to identify and attract all kinds of talents.
When Chen Qun, a talented young man from Yingchuan, appeared in front of Cao Cao, Cao Cao could see his extraordinaryness almost at a glance. Cao Cao personally met with Chen Qun and had an in-depth conversation with him. During this conversation, Chen Qun showed his wisdom, insight, and deep understanding of the situation, and Cao Cao was so impressed by his talent and potential that he decided to reuse him immediately.
Unlike Liu Bei's experience, Chen Qun quickly showed his talents under Cao Cao and became one of Cao Cao's important advisors. In order to test Chen Qun's ability, Cao Cao deliberately assigned him an important task.
With his outstanding ability and efficient execution, Chen Qun not only completed the task perfectly, but also put forward many innovative opinions and suggestions, which solved many long-standing problems for Cao Cao, and further enhanced Cao Cao's trust and appreciation of Chen Qun.
Chen Qun's political wisdom and the nine-product zhongzheng system
Under the rule of Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Ei, Chen Qun always played a key role, and his wisdom and talents were fully displayed. Chen Qun's most important political legacy is the Jiupin Zhongzheng System he founded.
The establishment of the Jiupin Zhongzheng system
The implementation of this system was a major reform of the system of selecting officials at that time, which not only changed the situation in which officials were selected solely based on family background, but also provided a relatively fair evaluation standard for the selection of officials in the later years.
Through this system, Chen Qun has demonstrated his profound political wisdom and deep understanding of national governance. The implementation of the Jiupin Zhongzheng system has promoted the rational flow of talents and the emergence of outstanding talents, and has had a far-reaching impact on improving the government's governance ability and efficiency.
It created a precedent for the selection of officials in ancient China and laid the foundation for the formation and development of the later imperial examination system. Through the Jiupin Zhongzheng system, Chen Qun not only solved the talent selection problem faced at that time, but also contributed to the development of the official selection system in Chinese history.
Chen Qun's political legacy lies not only in his personal achievements, but also in his contributions to the country's governance system, legal system, and cultural and educational system, all of which have had a profound impact on future generations. Chen Qun's wisdom and contributions made him a rare statesman in Chinese history.
The inheritance and development of Marshal Chen Yi
Chen Qun's influence spanned thousands of years and continued to the beginning of the founding of New China. Among his descendants, especially Marshal Chen Yi, he carried forward Chen Qun's legacy and wisdom and made indelible contributions to China's liberation cause and national construction.
Chen Yi's growth process
Born into a family with a glorious revolutionary tradition, Chen Yi was educated by his father's generation about loyalty, bravery, and wisdom from an early age. His growth process can be said to be a microcosm of the history of New China.
Chen Yi devoted himself to the revolutionary cause of the Communist Party of China in his youth, during which he showed extraordinary military talent and political wisdom, especially in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, which won widespread praise.
Chen Yi's military talent and political wisdom have inherited Chen Qun's bloodline to a large extent. When dealing with complex military and political issues, Chen Yi was always able to accurately judge the situation and formulate scientific and rational strategies and policies.
For example, during the War of Liberation, Chen Yi was one of the main leaders of the East China Field Army, and his military talent and political wisdom played a decisive role in the East China Field Army's series of major victories.
Chen Yi's contribution to the diplomatic arena
After the liberation, Chen Yi, as one of the founding marshals of New China, was entrusted with important responsibilities and successively held many important positions, including foreign minister. In the diplomatic arena, Chen Yi's political courage and wisdom have won the respect and status of the international community for New China.
His series of diplomatic activities not only effectively safeguarded New China's national interests, but also established a good image for New China in the international community. Chen Yi's contribution to the construction of New China is the best inheritance and development of Chen Qun's legacy.
Whether it is military bravery or political wisdom and composure, Chen Yi embodies the qualities that an excellent offspring should have. His life is the inheritance of Chen Qun's wisdom and talent, and it is also a kind of development of China's thousand-year-old cultural tradition.
epilogue
Although Chen Qun's talent and wisdom were once overlooked, they eventually shone under Cao Cao's talent and influenced the political development of later generations.
What is amazing is that Chen Qun's bloodline has continued to the founding of New China, and has been inherited and carried forward in the body of Marshal Chen Yi. From a forgotten wise man, to an important advisor under Cao Cao, to a descendant to become the founding marshal of New China, Chen Qun's life story is legendary.
His story tells us that even the neglected potential stocks, as long as they get the right stage, will be able to display their talents and make outstanding contributions to the development of the country and the nation.
At the same time, excellent family customs and traditions can be passed down from generation to generation and become an inexhaustible driving force for the prosperity of a nation. Let us take Chen Qun and Chen Yi as a mirror, cherish the opportunities in front of us, carry forward the excellent traditions of the Chinese nation, and contribute our own strength to the prosperity and strength of the motherland.