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Text: Yanyan
Edited by Yeon-yeon
preface
In a battle in the Song Dynasty, a general shot three arrows in a row, but all of them were missed, and the enemy army laughed when he saw this.
However, when they took a closer look at the location of the three arrows, they were terrified and fled. What kind of strategy and wisdom is hidden behind this seemingly funny archery?
Did the general's "mistake" have deep intentions? Why did the enemy army collapse due to the deviation of the three arrows?
He Guan's growth path
During the reign of Emperor Yingzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, in an ordinary family in Kaifeng Mansion, a baby destined to be extraordinary was born. This child is He Guan, who has shown extraordinary strength and agility since he was a child.
Although his family is poor, He Guan has never given up on himself because of this. On the contrary, he cherished the dream of serving his country and was determined to become an excellent general.
Although his parents were poor, they knew the importance of education and devoted all their resources to studying and practicing martial arts, which laid a solid foundation for his future growth.
In order to realize his ideals, the young He Guan resolutely chose to join the army. In the barracks, he was eager to learn all kinds of martial arts, especially riding and archery.
Day after day of hard training, He Guan's archery skills have become more and more sophisticated. Soon, he made a name for himself in the army with his magical archery skills.
He Guan was not only diligent in studying and training, but also good at thinking, often studying the ancient art of war, combining theory with practice, and gradually forming his own unique combat style.
He Guan's talent soon attracted the attention of his superiors. In a battle against the Western Xia army, He Guan showed amazing archery skills. At that time, He Guan's unit was being pursued and beaten by the Western Xia army.
At the critical moment, He Guan drew his bow and arrow, and an arrow shot out, which actually pierced the chest of a Western Xia soldier, and then shot another soldier behind him.
This stunt of killing two birds with one stone not only shocked the enemy army, but also gave hope to others. After this war, He Guan's reputation began to spread among the army, and many soldiers were proud to work with him.
He Guan's military career
With the accumulation of military merits, He Guan was gradually promoted, and was eventually sent to Shanxi. There, he met his own Bole, the envoy of Hedong Jing.
The superior leader praised He Guan's talent and gave him many opportunities to display his talents. He Guan also did not live up to the expectations of his superiors; he went down to the grassroots level, observed the people's feelings, constantly improved the management of the army, and enhanced the combat effectiveness of the soldiers, so that the border defense was gradually stabilized.
At the border, the biggest challenge for He Guan comes from the Liao State. The Liao people often crossed the border to get water, disrupting the order of the border. In order to solve this problem, He Guan has taken a series of measures.
He drew clear boundaries and set up lookouts near springs, effectively curbing the Liao people's cross-border behavior. At the same time, He Guan also organized military-civilian cooperation to dig wells in border areas, solving the problem of water supply for border people and winning the love of the people.
However, this practice angered the Liao. One day, the Liao army came to attack and shouted and provoked under the city. He Guan was not in a hurry, picked up a bow and arrow, and shot several Liao soldiers in a row.
But he knew that just killing the enemy wouldn't solve the problem. So, he came up with a brilliant plan. He Guan knew that a long-term border conflict would not benefit either side, and he began to think about how to deter the enemy and maintain peace on the border at the lowest cost.
He Guanzhi retired from the Liao army
He Guan decided to use his archery skills to deter the Liao army. He aimed at the cliff behind the Liao army and shot three arrows in succession. These three arrows seemed to have deviated from the target and did not hurt any of the Liao troops.
When the Liao army saw this, they immediately burst into laughter, thinking why their irrigation skills were not as good as others. At this moment, He Guan remained calm and calm, he knew that the real effect would soon appear. The use of this kind of psychological tactics has embodied He Guan's superb military wisdom.
At this moment, a Liao soldier inadvertently looked back and was stunned. It turned out that He Guan's three arrows all shot into the same boulder, and the cluster of arrows was deeply embedded in the stone, almost piercing the stone.
This scene terrified the Liao army, and they realized that they were facing a real archer. Not daring to linger any longer, the Liao army retreated in a hurry. In this battle, He Guan did not injure a single soldier, but he achieved the goal of deterring the enemy, which fully demonstrated his superb military strategy.
This soon spread among the Liao army, and although they did not know the name of He Guan, the legend of the "Great Song Archer" spread among the enemy army. Many years later, when He Guan was already in a high position, when he met with the envoys of the Liao State, the other party also mentioned this legend.
He Guan smiled and admitted that the archer was himself, which amazed the envoy. This scene not only reflects He Guan's humor, but also shows his superb diplomatic wisdom, which laid the foundation for the easing of Song-Liao relations in the future.
He Guan's career path
He Guan's talent soon attracted the attention of the imperial court. During a debriefing, Song Huizong personally summoned He Guan. In the face of the emperor's inquiry, He Guan described the situation on the northwest frontier in clear and concise language, so that Song Huizong, who had never known much about military affairs, could easily understand it.
He Guan's talent is not only reflected in the military, but he also has unique views on politics and economics, which makes Song Huizong look up to him with admiration.
Song Huizong praised He Guan's talent and soon gave him a higher position. However, He Guan did not become complacent because of this. He is well aware that he has the heavy responsibility of defending the country and must always be vigilant.
He Guan often reminded himself that the higher the position, the more cautious he must be, and not to disappoint the expectations of the monarch and the people. This kind of character of his has won the respect of many upright officials.
In the court, He Guan also showed outstanding political wisdom. He not only made achievements in military affairs, but also put forward many useful suggestions in the field of internal affairs.
However, as time passed, the corruption of the imperial court became more and more serious, and He Guan's advice was gradually squeezed out by some traitorous ministers. Faced with this situation, He Guan was not discouraged, he continued to adhere to his principles, find a breakthrough in the predicament, and strive to contribute to the country.
Heroic martyrdom: He Guan's last battle
In the seventh year of Xuanhe, the Jin soldiers marched south, and the Song Dynasty faced an unprecedented crisis. At this time, Song Huizong had already passed the throne to his son Qinzong, and he fled the capital in a hurry.
The newly enthroned Qinzong was in dire need of a general who could guard the Yellow River, and He Guan was chosen to take on this important task. In the face of this arduous task, He Guan did not flinch in the slightest, he was well aware of his responsibilities and was determined to defend the country to the death.
However, the corruption of the imperial court has seriously affected the combat effectiveness of the army. Although He Guan had 20,000 horses in name, there were actually only a few thousand, and most of them were old, weak, sick and disabled.
Faced with such a predicament, He Guan did not flinch. He knew that he might be the last hope of the Great Song Dynasty. He Guan began to actively reorganize the army and improve morale, and at the same time sent scouts to understand the enemy's situation and formulate a detailed defense plan.
In the fierce battle with the Jin soldiers, He Guan led the remnants of the defeated army and fought bravely to kill the enemy. His arrows are incomprehensible, and each arrow can take the life of an enemy.
However, in the face of the well-trained and well-equipped Jin soldiers, He Guan's troops were still defeated one after another. Despite this, He Guan still held his ground, inspiring the soldiers to fight bravely, and his courage and determination infected every soldier.
Eventually, in a fierce battle, He fell with an arrow. Even at the last moment of his life, he still did not put down the bow and arrow in his hand. He Guan used his life to fulfill his oath to protect his family and defend the country, and became one of the last heroes of the Great Song Dynasty.
epilogue
He Guan's life is a heroic epic full of legends. He used his talents and loyalty to contribute his life's strength to the turbulent Northern Song Dynasty.
Although he failed to save the fate of the Great Song Dynasty in the end, his spirit will forever remain in the pages of history.
He Guan's story tells us that even in troubled times, we must adhere to our ideals and dedicate everything to the country and the people. #长文创作激励计划#
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