The battlefield of the Three Kingdoms period was full of heroes and scheming. But do you know why the famous general Huang Zhong did not succeed in burning Cao Cao's grain and grass in the Battle of Hanzhong? What is even more interesting is that Zhao Yun came to the rescue after a long-distance attack, and in the face of the powerful enemies Xu Huang, Zhang He, and Wen Ping, why was he able to turn the tide and successfully rescue Huang Zhong? Behind this, is it just simple courage and loyalty? Or is there hidden unknown battlefield wisdom and heroic helplessness? Next, let us unveil this period of history and explore the truth behind it!
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Battle of Hanzhong was a key battle, especially the battle of Rice Cangshan, which almost determined the final direction of the war. Cao Cao's grain and grass were stored here, and once burned, it would directly affect the entire battle situation. The famous general Huang Zhong failed to complete this task at a critical moment, why is this?
The story begins when Huang Zhong sets off late at night and leads a sneak attack on Micang Mountain. The plan was to quickly set fire to the mountains of grain and grass, but it backfired. Although Huang Zhong is old, his performance on the battlefield is still brave. They easily repelled the few defenders, but just as they were about to set fire, the situation changed abruptly. Zhang He led reinforcements to arrive in a hurry, and Huang Zhong had to turn to the battle, forgetting to light the torches in the confusion.
At this time, the deputy general on the other side, Zhang Zhu, saw that the situation was not good, and hurriedly fled the battlefield, leaving Huang Zhong to fight alone. In this case, Huang Zhong could have chosen to retreat, but he chose to hold on and wait for a rendezvous with Zhao Yun. This kind of persistence and courage is Huang Zhong's sense of responsibility as a veteran.
On Cao Cao's side, after learning of the situation, he immediately sent Zhang He and Xu Huang to reinforce them, and set up an ambush on the way, and Wen Ping also joined the volley. The rapid response of the three generals demonstrated the rigor and efficiency of Cao Cao's army.
As the battle progressed, Huang Zhong's situation became more and more difficult. Although he was extremely brave, he was ultimately unable to do so. At this critical moment, Zhao Yun came from a long distance, and his arrival undoubtedly gave Huang Zhong and the entire Liu Bei army great psychological support.
Zhao Yun's arrival is not just as simple as reinforcements, his combat effectiveness and deterrence are enough to make the enemy fearful. According to historical records, Zhao Yun only led dozens of cavalry before he dared to face the three major enemy generals. In the face of this Huwei general, although Zhang He, Xu Huang and Wen Ping were all fierce generals on the battlefield, they did not dare to easily confront Zhao Yun head-on, after all, everyone knew that Zhao Yun's bravery was famous. In history and folklore, Zhao Yun once rescued Adou alone, and the savior on his own became a household name, so his arrival greatly deterred the enemy army.
Under the dual influence of this psychology and strength, the siege of Cao's army did not go as smoothly as expected. In fact, Zhao Yun's sudden appearance disrupted the overall layout of Cao's army, and they had to reassess the situation on the battlefield, which provided Huang Zhong with a respite. And Zhao Yun not only came, but he was also like entering a no-man's land, repelling the Cao army on the battlefield one by one.
In this melee, Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun's cooperation was perfect. Although Huang Zhong missed the best opportunity to set fire, under the cover of Zhao Yun, they jointly blocked the onslaught of the enemy army and kept the grain and grass. In this case, Cao Cao's strategic goal was not achieved, and although Liu Bei failed to burn the enemy's food, he also maintained the morale and combat effectiveness of the army because of the heroic performance of Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun.
Victory on the battlefield is not just about force, it also requires resourcefulness. Although Huang Zhong is old, his experience and calmness have shown irreplaceable value at critical moments. Zhao Yun, on the other hand, used his bravery and wisdom to win valuable time and confidence for Liu Beijun.
Here, we can't help but ask: Without Zhao Yun's timely support, what would have been Huang Zhong's fate? More importantly, did the victory of the war really depend only on fighting again and again? Perhaps, it was more due to the wisdom and strategic layout of the generals.
Through this battle of Micang Mountain, we not only saw Huang Zhong's persistence and the responsibility of the veteran, but also saw Zhao Yun's bravery and wisdom. Although this battle did not reach a complete victory, it reflected the unity and heroic value of Liu Bei's army. History is not just about the past, it teaches us that perseverance and wisdom are always the keys to victory in any adversity. In the days to come, will we be able to draw wisdom and strength from these ancient times to face the challenges of life?