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In the vast history, from the pre-Qin period to the Three Kingdoms period, there were many famous generals and brilliant achievements. With their unique military talents and firm will, each of them has left a strong mark on the stage of history. Today, we will take a look at some of the most iconic players and look for the warnings of history.
1. Warring States Period: Sun Wu and Bai Qi
Sun Wu is known as the ancestor of soldiers, and his "Art of War" is still a classic work that military strategists are vying to study. Sun Wu's achievements were mainly concentrated in the state of Wu, and he assisted the king of Wu and used his unique ideas of the art of war to defeat strong enemies many times, making the state of Wu one of the great powers in the Spring and Autumn period. Among them, the most praised is the Battle of Baiju in which he led the Wu army to defeat the Chu army with fewer victories and more. This battle not only demonstrated Sun Wu's superb military talent, but also established his position in military history.
However, Bai Qi, who was at the same time as Sun Wu, was a different scene. Bai Qi was a famous general of the Qin State, known for his bravery, good fighting and good use of soldiers. He successively commanded the Battle of Yique, the Battle of Yanying, the Battle of Huayang, the Battle of Changping and other battles, and made great achievements for the unification of the six states of Qin. However, Bai Qi's success also came with great sacrifices. In the Battle of Changping, he killed more than 400,000 soldiers of the Zhao State, and this cruel act caused widespread controversy in later generations. Although Bai Qi's record is brilliant, it also leaves us with a profound warning: war is cruel, and victory is often accompanied by sacrifice and suffering.
2. On the occasion of the Qin and Han dynasties: Han Xin and Xiang Yu
At the time of entering the Qin and Han dynasties, the rise of Han Xin and Xiang Yu added a strong touch to the history of this period. Han Xin was one of the three great masters of the early Han Dynasty and was known for his outstanding military prowess and resourcefulness. He successively commanded the Battle of Anyi, the Battle of Jingcheng, the Battle of Weishui, the Battle of Qixia and other battles, and made great contributions to Liu Bang's establishment of the Han Dynasty. Among them, the Battle of Qixia was Han Xin's pinnacle, he skillfully used the art of war, won more with less, defeated Xiang Yu's Chu army, and thus laid the foundation of the Han Dynasty.
However, Xiang Yu, who was at the same time as Han Xin, was a tragic hero. Xiang Yu is brave and good at fighting, and is famous for the battles of Julu and Pengcheng. However, the brutality and conceit of his character, as well as his political short-sightedness, ultimately led to his defeat. In the Battle of Qixia, Xiang Yu was besieged by Han Xin and finally killed himself in Wujiang. Xiang Yu's defeat has left us with a profound warning: no matter how brave and good a person is, if he lacks political wisdom and the spirit of cooperation, it will be difficult to achieve great things.
3. Three Kingdoms: Guan Yu and Lu Xun
Entering the Three Kingdoms period, the achievements of Guan Yu and Lu Xun are even more breathtaking. Guan Yu is a famous general of the Shu Han Dynasty, known for his loyalty and righteousness, and is known as the "martial saint". His achievements such as slashing Huaxiong with warm wine, passing five passes and killing six generals are still praised by future generations. However, Guan Yu's pride and contempt for the enemy eventually led to his defeat. In the Battle of Jingzhou, he was attacked by the Eastern Wu general Lü Meng, and finally defeated Maicheng and was killed by Sun Quan. Guan Yu's defeat left us a warning: no matter how strong a person is, he can't ignore the existence of the enemy, let alone be proud and underestimate the enemy.
Lu Xun, who was at the same time as Guan Yu, was the representative of the famous generals of Eastern Wu. He is known for his defeat of Liu Bei at the Battle of Yiling. In this battle, Lu Xun skillfully used fire attack tactics to defeat Liu Bei's Shu army, and made great achievements for the stability of Eastern Wu. Lu Xun's victory not only demonstrated his military talent, but also reflected his wisdom and strategy. However, Lu Xun suffered from Sun Quan's suspicion and suppression in his later years, and finally died of depression. Lu Xun's experience leaves us with a warning: power is a double-edged sword, it can bring glory and status, but it can also bring suspicion and suppression.
Summary and reflection
By counting the main achievements of 64 famous generals from the pre-Qin period to the Three Kingdoms, we can see that these famous generals have left a strong mark on the stage of history with their unique military talents and firm will. However, their successes and failures also leave a stark warning to us. War is brutal, and victory is often accompanied by sacrifice and suffering; No matter how brave and good a person is, if he lacks political wisdom and the spirit of cooperation, it will be difficult for him to achieve great things. No matter how strong a person is, he can't ignore the existence of the enemy, let alone be proud and underestimate the enemy; Power is a double-edged sword, it can bring glory and status, but it can also bring suspicion and repression. These warnings are not only applicable to ancient societies, but also have important implications for our modern society.
So, how can we, as modern people, draw wisdom from history and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past? This may be a question worth pondering.