During the Three Kingdoms period, there were many heroes and generals, but there were always a few fierce generals who made people fearful. Speaking of Cao Wei's Xu Chu, many people may think of his fierce battles with Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, and others, but do you know who the generals really made him worry about in his heart? Everyone knows the prestige of Ma Chao and Zhang Fei, but what is surprising is that they are not on Xu Chu's "fear list"! Which three made the "tiger idiot" Xu Chu also avoid his edge? Follow my article, let us uncover this little-known historical secret, and see what is hidden behind this Xu Chu, who is known as the fierce tiger on the battlefield!
Xu Chu's name is well-known in the history of the Three Kingdoms. He is not only Cao Cao's confidant general, but also known as the "Tiger Idiot" because of his bravery. But such a brave and fearless general also has opponents that he fears.
We have to talk about the legendary duel between Xu Chu and Lu Bu. In the Battle of Puyang, Xu Chu and Lu Bu fought for twenty rounds, and the two sides were evenly matched. Although Cao Cao was afraid that Xu Chu would lose, he sent Dian Wei and other five generals to support, but this battle was enough to prove Xu Chu's bravery. Even so, Lu Bu's force value still made Xu Chu feel unprecedented pressure.
Next is the duel between Xu Chu and Zhao Yun. In the battle of Qishan, Xu Chu took the initiative to challenge Zhao Yun, and the two fought for thirty rounds.
What is even more talked about is the 230-round battle between Xu Chu and Ma Chao. This battle not only tested Xu Chu's strength, but also sharpened his will. Ma Chao's evaluation of Xu Chu after the war was: "The good and evil fighters are no better than Xu Chu, but the real tiger idiot!" This sentence is enough to explain Xu Chu's status among his peers.
However, although Xu Chu had fierce confrontations with Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, and Ma Chao, who were first-line generals, he was really afraid of the other three. The first to bear the brunt was Yan Liang. Yan Liang, as Yuan Shao's general, led 100,000 troops during the Battle of Guandu, and his bravery was shocking. Even a fierce general like Xu Chu did not dare to make a move easily in front of Yan Liang, and Yan Liang's bravery was well known to everyone in Cao Ying.
The second general who made Xu Chu jealous was Wen Chou. Although Wen Chou is not as famous as Yan Liang, he is as famous as Yan Liang and is a fierce general under Yuan Shao. Xu Chu had seen Wen Chou's bravery on the battlefield, which also made him have to be more cautious when facing Wen Chou, for fear of giving the other party an opportunity if he was not careful.
The last one that made Xu Chu worried was Zhang Liao. Zhang Liao's performance in the Battle of Hefei was particularly outstanding, and he led a small number of troops to defeat Sun Quan's 100,000 army, a strategy and courage that Xu Chu had to admire. Zhang Liao's military talent and on-the-spot reaction made Xu Chu extremely jealous of him on the battlefield, and even mentioned Zhang Liao's difficulties to Cao Cao many times in private.
Although Xu Chu and these generals were widely circulated, the reason why he was able to leave a name in the history of the Three Kingdoms was because of his courage and loyalty. Xu Chu has shown extraordinary courage and combat effectiveness in countless battles, and never flinched even in the face of strong enemies. This spirit is a trait shared by many generals during the Three Kingdoms period.
Xu Chu's fighting career has been thrilling, and he has felt both the excitement of the challenge and the tremendous pressure of facing many sharp opponents. Every battle is a test of life and death for Xu Chu. It was this continuous test that sharpened Xu Chu's will and made him a legendary figure in Cao Wei's army.
For the majority of history lovers, Xu Chu is not only a display of courage and strength, but also a mirror, reflecting the era of heroes. Each opponent who fought against Xu Chu influenced his career as a military commander in different ways, and at the same time left his own unique mark in the long river of history.
The reason why Xu Chu was able to occupy a place in the history of the Three Kingdoms was not only because of his bravery, but also because of his tenacity of never flinching in the face of strong enemies. He told us to keep the spirit of courage no matter what the situation is. And those opponents that make him jealous are also the driving force that inspires him to constantly surpass himself. In the long river of history, the duel between Xu Chu and these opponents is not only a contest of strength, but also a collision of spirit.