A valiant general, wielding a spear in a desperate situation, faced the nine generals of the enemy army, but none of them dared to come forward to fight. This is not a plot in the novel, but the famous battle of Nagasaka in history. Everyone knows Zhang Fei's bravery, but do you know why Cao Cao's Nine Great Generals flinched in front of him? Today, we will reveal the secret behind this in detail and see where the fear and hesitation in the hearts of these generals come from.
In ancient China, the Three Kingdoms period was undoubtedly the era when the most heroes stood side by side. When it comes to heroes, we have to mention the pattern of Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan. Especially Liu Bei, although there were few major generals at first, there were fierce generals like Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei under his command. The Battle of Nagasaka Slope in the thirteenth year of Jian'an (208) was the stage where the courage and resourcefulness of these heroes were fully displayed.
The background of the story is this: Liu Bei had to flee Xinye in a hurry with the people and a small number of soldiers due to the pressure of Cao Cao's army, and went to Jiangxia for refuge. In the process, Liu Bei's large army was caught up by Cao's army, and the situation was extremely critical. And at this critical juncture, Zhang Fei stepped forward and took on the heavy responsibility of the break, he only brought more than 20 cavalry, but staged a shocking show at the Nagasaka Bridge.
In the face of the pursuers, Zhang Fei chose a seemingly suicidal path to block the pursuers single-handedly. When Cao Cao's nine generals rushed to the Changsaka Bridge one by one, they saw Zhang Fei with angry eyes and a horizontal spear. According to historical records, Zhang Fei's "lion roar" played a great role at this time, and his roar shook the sky, so that the soldiers of the Cao army were afraid, and no one dared to come forward to fight.
Here it is necessary to explain why these Cao Ying's fierce men are so timid. Zhang Fei's martial arts were indeed among the best at that time, and he and Guan Yu were called "ten thousand enemies", and in terms of force alone, ordinary generals were indeed not his opponents. Zhang Fei's fierce reputation also discouraged many Cao generals, after all, on the battlefield, soldiers rely more on morale and momentum, and once the momentum is suppressed, they will be defeated in half a battle.
Let's take a look at the individual generals in Cao's army. For example, Xu Chu, although he has infinite strength and once singled out Ma Chao, but when he fought with Zhang Fei the day before, he already knew that Zhang Fei was powerful, and he knew that he was not an opponent, so he naturally did not dare to underestimate the enemy again. And fierce generals like Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan, although they are strong in martial arts, but in the face of Zhang Fei, who is guarding the bridge alone, the fear in his heart and the instinctive avoidance of death prevail. They are more weighing the pros and cons, after all, this kind of battle that they know is invincible, they will not be martial, and if they lose, they will be humiliated.
In this battle, Zhang Fei showed not only force, but also a kind of courage and morale. His bravery is a legend, and it also reflects the fear and calculation of Cao's generals. In war, psychological warfare is often more lethal than real knives and real guns. Zhang Fei's roar not only blocked the pursuit of the enemy, but more importantly, dealt a great psychological blow to the enemy.
Let's look at the significance of this battle in a larger historical context. Liu Bei lost almost everything in this escape, and if it were not for Zhang Fei's break, it was likely that there would be no day to recover. And Zhang Fei's bravery not only saved Liu Bei's life, but also laid the foundation for the establishment of the Three Kingdoms. It can be said that although the Battle of Nagasakapo was small, it was a turning point in the history of the Three Kingdoms.
This also reflects Liu Bei's way of employing people and his deep brotherhood. At the most critical moment, it was his cronies and generals who stepped forward and used their lives to win him a chance to escape. This deep emotion and trust is one of the important reasons why Liu Bei can gain a foothold in troubled times.
Behind the story lies more to ponder. Why did Cao Cao's elite troops have such a great fear of Zhang Fei psychologically and strategically? Did every seemingly brave general have a soft and fearful zone in his heart? In the long course of history, although these details are small, they constitute the richness and variety of history.
The Battle of Changbanpo was a small-scale encounter, but it left a strong mark in Chinese history. Zhang Fei's bravery and the fear of Cao's generals constitute a stark contrast. This was not only a military victory, but also a spiritual and psychological contest. History is not just a record of war, but a narrative of humanity, courage and fear. In the story, we see unyielding courage and deep fear, as well as deep trust and righteousness between people in troubled times. All this is worth savoring and thinking about.