At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and the heroes rose together. Although Liu Bei is a relative of the Han family, his family is poor and relies on weaving mats and selling shoes for a living. However, he was determined to revive the Han dynasty and dominate the world, so he recruited wise men and tried to support the foundation. Someone recommended Zhuge Liang to him as "Mr. Wolong", so he looked at the thatched house three times, and finally invited Longzhong to set one-third of the world's plan. However, at this time, Liu Bei missed another peerless master. This master is Zhuge Liang's best friend, talking and laughing with him, with unique opinions, known as "strange people". Liu Bei once intended to solicit, but was politely refused. What impact did this mistake have on Liu Bei's great cause? What will Shu Han do in the end? Let us find out.
Liu Bei's ambitions
After the Yellow Turban Rebellion was put down, the world returned to peace, but the foundation of the Han Dynasty was shaken. The increasing rampant royal family, the dictatorship of foreign relatives, and the frequent disasters and the lack of livelihood of the people have led to increasingly aggravated social contradictions. As the so-called "prosperity has not been aggravated", the Eastern Han Dynasty fell step by step.
Liu Bei came from a humble background, originally a grass farmer, who made a living by weaving pu mats and selling straw sandals. But he was brilliant and ambitious since he was a child, dreaming that one day he would be able to help the Han dynasty and the world. In order to achieve this goal, he made friends everywhere, recruited talents, and tried to build a strong talent team.
When he was young, Liu Bei met Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in Taoyuan, and the three became friends in Kunlun, and jointly swore to "support Adou and support the old master of the green forest". Later, Liu Bei successively got acquainted with Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Ma Liang and other heroes. With his extraordinary wisdom and charisma, Liu Bei soon gathered a large number of supporters in the Xuzhou area and laid his foundation.
In 200 AD, Cao Cao waved his army to defeat Sun Ce of Eastern Wu, and Liu Bei was also ordered to be stationed in Xuzhou. At that time, someone recommended Zhuge Liang to him as "Mr. Wolong", who was extremely talented and talented, and was the rest of the heavens. Liu Bei knew that talent was the foundation of supporting the great cause, so he decided to go to Longzhong to find this "Mr. Wolong" in person.
When he went to visit Zhuge Liang for the first time, Liu Bei failed to do so. But he was not discouraged, but strengthened his determination to invite this master. So, he took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei again, looked at the thatched house, and finally met Zhuge Liang himself.
Zhuge Liang saw that Liu Bei was ambitious and a relative of the Han family, so he formulated a plan for Longzhong to divide the world into three parts: the north belonged to Cao Cao, the southeast belonged to Sun Quan, and the southwest belonged to Liu Bei's rule. As long as Jingzhou and Yizhou are seized first, as a base area, when the time is ripe, then try to revive the Han dynasty. Liu Bei received the help of Zhuge Liang, a wise man, which can be described as the luck of Shu Han.
Missed the opportunity of the "strange man".
In order to realize his ambition to revive the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei recruited wise men and women was the only way. In the process of searching for Zhuge Liang, he once had the opportunity to meet another "strange person", but he passed by by fate.
Back then, when Liu Bei went to Longzhong for the first time to visit Zhuge Liang, he met a person on the road, with an extraordinary appearance and a lofty spirit. This person is the famous general Cui Jun of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the word Zhouping, who once served as Zhonglang General and Xihe Taishou. He is not only strong in martial arts and good at fighting, but also has profound knowledge and unique insight into the current situation.
When they met for the first time, Liu Bei confided his ambitions to Cui Jun. He hoped to be able to help the Han dynasty and the world, so he made friends with wise men and sought good solutions. After hearing this, Cui Jun expressed his appreciation for Liu Bei's ambition, but also bluntly said that the road to the revival of the Han dynasty was extremely difficult.
At that time, the world was in turmoil, wars were continuous, and people were displaced. Cui Jun believes that the rule of the world and the chaotic times often go back and forth, and even if they are temporarily calm, it is difficult to last long. He advised Liu Bei to conform to the principles of heaven and not to reluctantly go against the sky, some things cannot be changed by man.
In the face of Cui Jun's dissuasion, Liu Bei did not waver. He said that as a member of the Han family, it is his responsibility to protect the family business of his ancestors. Cui Jun saw that the persuasion was ineffective, so he didn't say anything more.
During the conversation, Liu Bei found that Cui Jun was very knowledgeable and had unique insights, and if he could get his help, it would be of great benefit. So, he immediately threw an olive branch to Cui Jun, hoping to recruit this "strange man" to join his command.
However, Cui Jun politely declined Liu Bei's invitation. He said that he has no intention of fame and fortune, and only hopes to be able to stay away from the hustle and bustle and live a life of idle clouds and wild cranes, which is smooth and natural. In this way, Liu Bei missed the opportunity to get to know this "strange man".
The reason why Cui Jun resisted joining Liu Bei's command was not because he was incompetent. In fact, he held an official position in his early years and led the army to crusade against Dong Zhuo's tyranny. It was only later due to family changes and unique insights into the current situation that he chose the path of seclusion.
If Liu Bei could persuade Cui Jun to serve, he would definitely be able to add an important advisor to Shu Han. It's a pity that the opportunity was missed, and this "strange man" finally stayed away from the stage of history, which is regrettable.
A unique insight into the "strange man".
Although Cui Jun rejected Liu Bei's invitation, his views on the current situation are unique and worthy of our deep thought.
Cui Jun believes that the world is chaotic and often repeats. Just like the Han Dynasty, it has been peaceful for nearly 200 years since the rise of Guangwu Zhongxing, and now the war is rekindled and the turmoil is rekindled. He advised Liu Bei not to reluctantly go against the sky, to conform to the laws of nature, some things can not be changed by man.
Although these words are straightforward, they express a profound philosophy. Throughout history, countless dynasties have risen and fallen. The strong will eventually decline, and the weak will eventually grow, just like spring, summer, autumn and winter, the sun rises and the moon sets, and there is no end.
The reason why Cui Jun holds this view is because of his own unique opinion. As Zhuge Liang's close friend, he must understand Zhuge Liang's judgment of the current situation. Longzhong has divided the world into three, Beicao and Eastern Wu have a solid foundation, and Liu Bei is reluctant to seize Jingyi as a base. Not to mention the arduous undertaking of reviving the Han dynasty.
This was indeed the case at that time. Cao Cao had already unified the north and had strong troops and horses; Sun Quan was entrenched in Jiangdong and had a deep foundation; although Liu Bei had the name of a relative of the Han family, he was destitute and went into exile. Compared with the three, Liu Bei's strength is the thinnest.
Cui Jun knew that even if Liu Bei got the help of Zhuge Liang, a strategist, it would be difficult to reverse the overall situation. They may be able to gain a foothold in the southwestern corner, but it will be difficult to revive the declining Han dynasty. As the saying goes, "although you have the master, you can't do it at the right time".
Therefore, Cui Jun persuaded Liu Bei to conform to the principles of heaven and not to reluctantly go against the sky. He himself chose seclusion, living a life of idle clouds and wild cranes, away from distractions. This is not only based on a unique perspective on the current situation, but also on the desire of the individual to be free.
In the environment at that time, Cui Jun's seemingly negative attitude was actually based on far-sighted thinking. He knew that the Han dynasty was exhausted, and even if it made a temporary comeback, it would be difficult to escape the eventual demise. Instead of barely making ends meet, it is better to go with the flow and live a free life.
Sure enough, Shu Han was finally destroyed under the strong pressure of Cao Wei. Although Liu Bei worked hard all his life, he failed to realize his ambition of reviving the Han Dynasty. Cui Jun's judgment seems to be correct.
Cui Jun's unique insight not only reflects his insight into the current situation, but also highlights his yearning for freedom. As a generation of literati and military generals, he did not want to be constrained by the world, and only hoped to be able to live freely. This spirit of pursuing freedom is the embodiment of the idea of "leisure" in traditional Chinese culture.
Missing out on the influence of the "strange man".
Liu Bei missed the opportunity of Cui Jun, a "strange man", which had a certain impact on his great cause. If he could persuade Cui Jun to join his command at the beginning, he would definitely be able to add an important advisor to Shu Han.
Cui Jun is not only strong in martial arts and good at fighting, but also knowledgeable and has unique insight into the current situation. In his early years, he served as Zhonglang General, Xihe Taishou and other important positions, and was well versed in military affairs. Such a talent, if he can work for Shu Han, it will definitely be a big help.
However, the opportunity was missed, and Cui Jun finally chose the path of seclusion, away from the historical stage. This is undoubtedly a big loss for Liu Bei. He lost an important thinker and strategist, which may have had some influence in later campaigns.
At that time, although Liu Bei was assisted by Zhuge Liang, an outstanding strategist, he was unable to reverse the overall situation after all. Although Longzhong divided the world into three parts and pointed out the way forward for Shu Han, it was reluctant to seize Jingzhou and Yizhou as a base. Not to mention the arduous undertaking of reviving the Han dynasty.
If Cui Jun had been able to help him at that time, maybe the situation would have been different. Cui Jun's unique insight into the current situation will definitely give advice and guidance to Shu Han. His judgment of "although he has the master, he is not at the right time" may also affect Liu Bei's decision-making.
However, even with Cui Jun by his side, Shu Han's final fate is difficult to change. Cao Wei's strength is too strong, coupled with the geographical environment of Shu, it will be difficult to defeat Cao Wei's oppression. But at least, Cui Jun's addition may be able to buy more time for Shu Han.
Back then, although Liu Bei was bent on reviving the Han family, he was unable to do so after all. Missing out on talents like Cui Jun is undoubtedly one of the biggest regrets of his life. If Cui Jun could be persuaded to play at the beginning, Shu Han's prospects might have changed.
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However, history cannot be changed, and we can only regret the opportunity we missed back then. Cui Jun, a "strange man", finally disappeared, which is regrettable. He could have given advice to Shu Han, but he passed by him because of fate, which became one of the biggest regrets in Liu Bei's life.