Preface
In the long history of ancient China, there were many heroes and heroes, among which there were naturally indispensable generals with their own martial arts. Among these generals, some of them relied on their ingenuity and extraordinary ability to become the representatives of the "high merit and shock the master", they were invincible on the battlefield, and gained a series of dazzling achievements, so they left a strong mark in the long history at that time.
However, despite the extraordinary military achievements of these generals, they often found it difficult to escape the distractions of the world, and even after becoming famous, for various reasons, embarked on a completely different life trajectory, some were supported and respected by everyone, and some were wronged and suffered. So, what is the reason why these generals with "high merit and great achievements" have come to a completely different ending in life? Let's find out.
1. Guo Ziyi
1. Kwok Ziyi's achievements
Guo Ziyi was a famous general in the Tang Dynasty, and he played a vital role in the Anshi Rebellion. At that time, the Anshi Rebellion had a great impact on the rule of the Tang Dynasty and caused social turmoil, and Guo Ziyi, under this background, stepped forward and made great contributions to the suppression of the rebellion with his own practical actions.
On the battlefield at that time, Guo Ziyi led his troops and won many key victories, winning a precious window of time for the stability of the Tang Dynasty. Especially in the battles of "Suppressing Liangzhou" and "Suppressing Julu", Guo Ziyi was invincible and invincible, and finally succeeded in smashing the rebels' offensive and stabilizing the local military situation.
2. Guo Ziyi's ending
It was precisely because of Guo Ziyi's outstanding performance that the Anshi Rebellion was later quelled, and he himself was named "General Anguo", which shows how lofty his social status was at that time. In Guo Ziyi's later years, he was personally received by Emperor Xuanzong, and it can be said that he was trusted and respected by the emperor.
In the end, Guo Ziyi died in the third year of Guangqi at the age of seventy-five, which can be said to have received a good death. And his death also left a deep memory on people, after all, in the long history at that time, it was rare to see a general with such a high status.
2. Han Xin
1. Hanshin's achievements
In contrast, Han Xin's life is much more tortuous. He was an outstanding general in the early Han Dynasty, and his military talent and command art were the choice of the moment, and he was deeply trusted and reused by Liu Bang. On the battlefield at that time, Han Xin made many military exploits, especially in the "Battle of Julu" and "Battle of Changping", he was invincible, and he stabilized the victory for Liu Bang, which contributed a lot.
2. Han Shin's ending
However, just when Han Shin was in full glory, greed and ambition gradually grew in his heart, and he finally embarked on the road of rebellion. He first colluded with Yingbu to plot a rebellion, and later took refuge in Xiang Yu and betrayed Liu Bang, which can be described as twists and turns.
However, Han Xin's actions did not bring him true happiness and stability, on the contrary, he was finally forced to commit suicide because of the crime of rebellion, and his family was punished by the Yi three clans, which can be said to have suffered greatly.
3. White rising
1. Achievements of the White Rise
Unlike Guo Ziyi and Han Xin, Bai Qi was a general during the Warring States Period, and he also had a very high prestige and status in history. Bai Qi lived on the battlefield all his life and participated in many important battles, especially in the "Battle of Maling" and "Battle of Hangu Pass", his combat bravery and military wisdom were admirable, and he also won a series of victories for the Qin State.
2. The end of the white rise
However, just after he became famous, he was politically suppressed because of his high achievements. At that time, King Qin Zhao was jealous of Bai Qi's prestige and prestige, and began to suppress him intentionally or unintentionally, and even demoted him to a "second general", which was undoubtedly a great insult to Bai Qi.
Faced with such a situation, Bai Qi chose to kill himself and ended his life, he would rather use his death to awaken the conscience of the society than suffer such humiliation and wrongdoing. It can be said that Bai Qi's life is also full of ups and downs and twists and turns, and his ending has also left people with deep reflection.
epilogue
Through a review of the stories of Guo Ziyi, Han Xin and Bai Qi, the three generals who were "highly meritorious", it is not difficult for us to find that whether in ancient times or in the present, a person's life is often affected by various factors, and he will also experience the ups and downs of life, with successes and failures.
And for such historical figures, their experiences and encounters have also left us with many valuable inspirations. For example, the ending of Bai Qi reflects that even generals with outstanding military achievements need to know political wisdom and be good at handling interpersonal relationships in order to be comfortable in the struggle for power.
The tragedy of Han Xin tells us that no matter what kind of environment and circumstances we are in, a person needs to know how to be happy, know how to control his greed, and not be blinded by material and power, otherwise, even if he is a talented general, it is easy to go to his own path of destruction.
Of course, in addition, these stories of "high merit and great power" can also allow us to have a deeper understanding of history, understand human nature, and believe that in the current social life, we can also be inspired and referenced. I hope that every reader, after reading this article, will be able to have more thoughts and insights about their own life, and will be able to walk out of their own scenery on the road of life.