During the Three Kingdoms period, an era of wars, heroes were produced, and the fate of the empire was rewritten again and again in this long strife. In the three-legged situation of Shu, Wei, and Wu, it is not only the lords like Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan who are strategizing, but their generals, especially those who have been subservient to the hostile forces, silently interpret their loyalty and betrayal, and their stories are full of drama and complexity.
In the era of beacon fire, the figure of the general is particularly eye-catching. Their choices are often accompanied by fierce inner struggles and bloody battlefield decisions. Among them, the story of Zhang Xiu is particularly prominent, as he surrenders twice under the influence of Jia Xu, each time making a decision in a complex context and deeply personal motivations.
On the night of the Wancheng mutiny, in Zhang Xiu's tent, the atmosphere was solemn. Jia Xu said in a low voice: "Embroidery, you know this is the only way out." A trace of hesitation flashed in Zhang Xiu's eyes, but in the end he still ordered: "Pass the order, tomorrow morning and dawn, we will open the city gate and welcome Cao Jun into the city." Although this was a strategic submission, Zhang Xiu knew in his heart that this was to save the lives of the people of Wancheng.
The stories of Jiao Touch and Zhang Nan are more tragic. In the Battle of Sanjiangkou, as northern generals, they drove a small boat straight to Zhou Yu's water village. Jiao Feng shouted loudly: "For the sake of my family and country, today, I will not retreat!" In the fierce battle, Han Dang's spear pierced Jiao Touch's chest, while Zhou Tai leaped forward and slashed Zhang Nan's head with a sword. The heroism of the two generals became the most harrowing chapter of that battle.
The story of Mengda is a serial story of betrayal and betrayal. From betraying Liu Zhang to Liu Bei, to later joining Cao Pi, and then being recruited by Zhuge Liang, his life is a microcosm of the unpredictable situation during the Three Kingdoms period. Outside the new city, Meng Da was trapped by Sima Yi's schemes, and in desperation, he tried to break through, but was stabbed by Shen Tan's spear. Before he fell to the ground, his frightened eyes seemed to question the injustice of fate.
Cai Mao's story is a transformation from arrogance to failure. In the Battle of Da Xian Mountain, Cai Mao confidently fought with Cheng Pu, but unexpectedly only Sanhe was defeated, leaving behind a fiasco and self-doubt.
The stories of these generals are each a microcosm of the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms, and their fate and choices not only affected their own life and death, but also indirectly affected the direction of the war and the course of history. Behind their choices, it is not only personal honor and disgrace, but also part of the general trend of the times. These stories show us living characters whose decisions, courage, and even tragedies are deeply imprinted in the pages of history.
In that era of heroes, the stories of the generals were like mirrors, reflecting the complexity of human nature and the cruelty of war. Their choices, whether out of survival instinct or the temptation of power, deeply portray the complex psychology of human beings in extreme environments. These stories are not only historical records, they are more like a profound exploration of human nature, allowing us to find the brilliance of human nature in the years of iron and fire. As the poet said, although the lives of heroes are short, their stories and choices can travel through time and space, inspiring generations to think and transcend.