In the vast river of history, the Three Kingdoms period is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling chapters. Among them, Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, and Ma Chao, four heroic generals, have become a hot topic for later generations with their extraordinary martial arts and heroic achievements. But the ranking of these four tough guys on the battlefield has always been a mystery. Zhang Fei once gave his opinion in just three sentences, how did he evaluate these brothers? Is Guan Yu really the first in the unassailable? Why is Zhao Yun ranked third? Today, we will solve this historical mystery and restore a real and three-dimensional image of the military generals of the Three Kingdoms.
In the world of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, every military general has his own legendary story, and Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun and Ma Chao are known for their bravery, and their martial arts and achievements have always been a topic of conversation among researchers and history buffs. Zhang Fei is famous for his earth-shattering roar and fierce Zhangba snake spear; Guan Yu is in a class of his own with the sword of the Qinglong Yanyue Knife to kill the enemy generals; Zhao Yun is to protect the lord Liu Bei through the siege with peerless courage and loyalty; Ma Chao, the iron armor of the war horse, the champion of the three armies.
These four heroes have their own merits, but between them, who is better in martial arts? It is said that Zhang Fei once commented that Guan Yu's martial arts are higher than his own, and he is slightly better than Zhao Yun and Ma Chao. Such a sequence is undoubtedly both surprising and reasonable. The reason why Guan Yu can rank first is not only because of his strong martial arts, but also because of his martial virtue and majesty. It is recorded that Guan Yu is the only hero in history who can fight Lu Bu for 300 rounds without being defeated.
And although Zhang Fei has a violent personality, his martial arts are also top-notch. In the battle with Lü Bu, he was able to bravely face it, and finally helped his brothers defeat Lü Bu together. The reason why Zhao Yun's ranking can only be ranked third may be because in the entire Three Kingdoms, he is more likely to outwit than simply fight by force.
Ma Chao's ranking is probably the most confusing. Although he has the reputation of "Jin Ma Chao" and his strength is extraordinary, in Zhang Fei's opinion, Ma Chao is not enough to compare with himself. may be because although Ma Chao's historical record is brilliant, it is still slightly inferior to Zhang Fei.
Such a ranking naturally cannot only look at individual heroism, but also their role and influence at critical moments. Guan Yu's martial arts and prestige made him a banner figure in Liu Bei's army; Zhang Fei's bravery and straightforwardness made him a pioneer on the battlefield; Zhao Yun's loyalty and bravery ensured Liu Bei's escape from danger many times, while Ma Chao's tragic and desperate behavior showed another kind of warrior's demeanor.
It is said that the duel between Zhang Fei and Lu Bu is even more popular. Before the Tiger Prison Pass, Zhang Fei fought first and fought with Lu Bu for 50 rounds without a win, this heroic performance was enough to amaze future generations. As mentioned in the plain story, after Zhang Fei defeated Lu Bu, he fought with Zhao Yun for 60 rounds, and finally won or lost, which shows how vividly Zhang Fei's force is.
As for Zhao Yun, in the first battle of Changbanpo, he rushed into the Cao army alone to rescue Adou among tens of thousands of horses, and this kind of courage and wisdom beyond ordinary people made him synonymous with "victorious general". Although Zhao Yun can only rank third in Zhang Fei's ranking, this does not mean that his martial arts are insufficient, but in Zhang Fei's opinion, Zhao Yun is slightly inferior in strength and momentum.
As for Ma Chao, his martial arts seem to be overshadowed by comparisons to Zhang Fei, but this does not diminish his legendary status as a "Jin Ma Chao". His performance in the Battle of Tongguan is enough to prove his bravery and fighting skills. In Zhang Fei's eyes, although Ma Chao's martial arts and combat exploits are excellent, there is still a distance from himself.
Among these heroes, it is not difficult for us to find that each one has its own unique fighting style and heroism. They are not just a simple battle, but also a display of loyalty, courage and wisdom. Whether it is Zhang Fei's straightforwardness and fanaticism, Guan Yu's calmness and majesty, Zhao Yun's wit and loyalty, or Ma Chao's passion and unyieldingness, each of them is an interpretation of the spirit of military generals.
These generals not only reflect their personal heroic nature, but also reflect the social outlook and people's values of that era. What they showed in the war was not only martial arts, but also a kind of responsibility and responsibility. This is perhaps why, even after millennia, they continue to inspire generations.
Through the comparison and analysis of Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, and Ma Chao, it is not difficult to see that each of them has its own uniqueness, although their martial arts are high and low, but each has its own merits, and each shows its own majestic posture. These legendary heroes not only enrich our history and culture, but also inspire people today to show the same courage and wisdom in the face of difficulties and challenges.