In the early years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was such a great general, whose tactics and bravery were comparable to Zhao Yun during the Three Kingdoms period. This general, named Feng Yi, stood out in the chaotic Warring States stage and became the military overlord of Guanzhong.
In the spring of 27 A.D., the third year of the Eastern Han Dynasty, a general named Feng Yi shined in Guanzhong. He not only succeeded in breaking the Red Eyebrow Army, but also shocked the entire Guanzhong region. But his journey has only just begun. The first person standing in front of him was Yan Cen, who called himself "King Wu'an". Yan Cen's idol was Bai Qi, Marquis of Wu'an of the Qin State, and he also hoped to establish a similar prestige on the battlefield.
Yan Cen did have a hand, he defeated the main force of the Red Mei Army of more than 100,000 people in the Battle of Duling, and became the military overlord of Guanzhong in one fell swoop. He served as a pastoral guard, gathered various forces in Guanzhong, and prepared to resist Feng Yi's westward advance, in an attempt to dominate one side.
In the face of such an opponent, Feng Yi decided to adopt the strategy of first being strong and then weak, and dividing and controlling them. With the help of the momentum of the previous defeat of the red eyebrows, he advanced rapidly like a broken bamboo, and went straight to Lantian, Yancen's base camp. Feng Yi's tactic was to give Yan Cen a dismount first, which was enough to deter all potential enemies.
Although Yan Cen was brave, he was obviously slightly inferior in the face of Feng Yi's Han army. More importantly, in terms of logistics and supply, Feng Yi has a strong Kwantung backing, which gives him an overwhelming advantage in terms of materials and troops. As a result, the various battalion security forces in Guanzhong looked at the wind and turned to Feng Yi. The battle of Yancen was almost crushed, and he suffered heavy casualties.
After defeating Maicheng, Yancen fled to Nanyang, hoping to make a comeback there. He received the support of local forces in Nanyang, and his troops were restored for a time, as if another Deng Fengzhong had come out of the rivers and lakes. Liu Xiu did not give up the pursuit of him. He sent his young general, Geng Yi, to support Cen Peng.
Geng Yi showed his might this time, he not only became famous in a battle, but also killed more than 3,000 elite soldiers in Nanyang and captured more than 5,000 people. Faced with such a fiasco, the local forces in Nanyang quickly surrendered, and Yancen once again lost his foothold.
As a last resort, Yancen had no choice but to flee west to Wuguan, hoping to find a new place of refuge. However, Feng Yi had already prepared, and he arranged an ambush to wait on the way. As a result, Yancen's troops were once again severely defeated, and his commander Su Chen led 8,000 men to surrender to the Han army.
From this series of battles, it can be seen that Feng Yi is not only clever in tactics, but also has rare military wisdom and foresight. He was able to accurately judge the situation between the enemy and us, rationally deploy troops, and almost every battle was able to achieve bloodlessness, which was not easy in troubled times.
Feng Yi's success is also inseparable from the support and trust of the emperor Liu Xiu behind him. Liu Xiu, who later became Emperor Guangwu, was able to recognize people and make good use of them, and incorporated talents like Feng Yi into his own use, and worked together for the cause of Zhongxing in the Han Dynasty. It was precisely with three "Han Xin" level generals like Feng Yi that the Eastern Han Dynasty was able to quickly stabilize the situation in the midst of internal and external troubles and open up a prosperous era of martial arts and prosperity.
Feng Yi's military career was not all smooth sailing. In the subsequent battles, although he won many victories, he also encountered many difficulties and challenges. Each time, he was able to use his extraordinary military talent and foresight to save the day, and finally achieved a legend.
Such heroes actually have a lot in common with our lives today. In modern society, although we no longer need to gallop on the battlefield, Feng Yi's wisdom and courage can still provide us with inspiration when facing challenges and difficulties in the workplace and in life. How to maintain a clear mind in a competitive environment and how to find opportunities in a crisis are all questions worth pondering.
Looking back on Feng Yi's life, he is not only an outstanding military general, but also a strategist with both wisdom and courage. In that era of heroes, Feng Yi was able to stand out, not only because of his superior martial arts, but also because of his personality charm and extraordinary leadership. The stability and prosperity of the Eastern Han Dynasty depended on the unremitting efforts and dedication of Feng Yi and others. History is woven by a wonderful weave, and Feng Yi has undoubtedly added a strong and distinctive stroke to this long scroll of history. Today, when we are faced with various challenges, we might as well think about Feng Yi, and perhaps find the courage and wisdom to move forward from this ancient hero.