It can be said that this sentence of Mr. Shui Jing applies to Zhuge Liang's life and also to Zhao Yun's life.
Has Zhao Yun been Liu Bei's bodyguard?
Many people think that Zhao Yun has always been Liu Bei's bodyguard, because Zhao Yun was once a general in Yi Jun and a guard in a vocational school. In fact, on the contrary, Zhao Yun never worked as a bodyguard for Liu Bei in his life. The real captain of Liu Bei's bodyguard is called Chen Dao, and his name is Zhi Shu. He is from Runan, Yuzhou (now Pingyu County, Zhumadian, Henan Province) and also the commander of the "White Soldiers".
Before that, Liu Bei's bodyguards had been Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. It was not until Liu Bei married Mrs. Sun that Zhao Yuncai temporarily assumed the responsibility of protecting the master.
When Liu Bei debuted, he shared a bed with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, so he was like a brother. It was not until the spring of the fifth year of Jian 'an (AD 200) that Cao Cao personally conquered Liu Bei in Xuzhou. Liu Bei fled to Qingzhou after the defeat, and then went to Yecheng to defect to Yuan Shao. At this point, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei really separated. Guan Yu protected the two sisters-in-law from falling down Korea, but actually fell down to Cao, while Zhang Fei fled to an unknown ancient city to settle down.
In the same year, Zhao learned that Liu Bei was in Yecheng and immediately went to defect, while Liu Bei secretly arranged for him to go back to his hometown to recruit hundreds of soldiers, claiming that he was the remnant of Liu Bei, the left general. After that, Zhao Yun followed Liu Bei to Jingzhou. Perhaps, some people will say that Zhao Yun is Liu Bei's bodyguard at this stage, but he is not.
Because, in the third year of Jian 'an (A.D. 198), after Liu Bei was driven out of Xuzhou by Lu Bu, he went to Xudu to go to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao gave Liu Bei food and grass and appointed him as Yuzhou Pastor. Because of this, some people call Liu Bei "Liu Yuzhou". It was during this period that Chen got Liu Bei's order and became Liu Bei's bodyguard until Liu Bei died of illness. At the time of Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition, Chen Dao was appointed commander-in-chief of Yong 'an, stationed in Badong County, under the jurisdiction of Li Yan, and eventually died in Yong 'an.
Therefore, Zhao Yun did not serve as Liu Bei's bodyguard.
Is Zhao Yun's low rank an important symbol?
Guan Yu's former general, Zhang Fei's right general, Ma Chao's left general, and Huang Zhong's post-general are indeed higher in title than Zhao Yun's general Yi Jun. At the same time, some people may ask, isn't Zhao Yun, from general yamen to general Yi army, all general with miscellaneous names (including general Si Zheng), indicating that Liu Bei doesn't value him?
This understanding is to equate title with position, which is obviously wrong.
In fact, General Yi Jun of Zhaoyun, like the Nine Magistrates of Qing Dynasty, was responsible for guarding the security of Beijing. Just like the garrison commander of later generations. Such a position will only be filled if the country's top executive trusts him the most.
At the same time, in ancient times, "righteousness" was connected with "wing", which meant flying high, while "rebel general" was the title of general specially created for Zhao Yun at the beginning of Liu Bei's great cause, and he had high hopes for Zhao Yun. Later, this position was held by Huo Jun's son Huo Yi.
So Liu Bei didn't reuse Zhao Yun, but he did. It was only because of his embarrassing status that he got a special "general of the army."
How strong is Zhao Yun's real ability?
Chen Shou commented in the History of the Three Kingdoms that Huang Zhong and Zhao are strong and fierce, and they are slaves. What are their irrigation and soaring people? "According to this statement, Zhao Yun's talent is unusual, and he is a talented person with both civil and military skills. At the same time, Guan, Zhang, Ma, Huang and Ye Zhao were put in the same position by Chen Shou.
Because, according to "Historical Records", Guan Ying followed Liu Bangnan to fight in the north, made meritorious military service repeatedly, and later succeeded Zhou Bo as prime minister, and eventually died of illness; Teng Gong Xia Houying, who made outstanding achievements in military service, gave you the title of Yin Hou, ate 6,900 households, and died in a high position as a teacher.
Zhao: Who can rescue He Xiaosan from Cao Cao's army? Unlike riding alone to kill people, I have no scruples. You absolutely need a precise grasp of the battlefield situation at that time to get out of danger safely.
Zhao Yunzhi's loyalty: The Biography of Zhao Yun in Pei Songzhi records: "When my ancestors were defeated, some people said that the cloud had gone north, and my ancestors greeted me with a halberd and said,' Zilong will not abandon me. "After a while, dark clouds will come." If he is a man who is afraid of death and covets wealth, he will not rush into Cao to save Liu Bei's wife and children at the risk of reversal. Because Zhang Fei was not saved at that time. At the same time, if you surrender to Cao Cao with Liu Bei's wife and children, you will not get Cao Cao's reward.
Zhao Yun's administration: In the face of Liu Bei's conquest of Wu, Zhao Yun stood up alone and strongly opposed it: "The traitor Cao Cao is not Sun Quan. If Wei is destroyed first, power is for self-interest. Although Cao Cao died today, Zi Pi usurped the throne. When we are all of one mind, we should make plans for Guanzhong as early as possible, live in the upper reaches of the river and the north of the Weihe River, in order to seek fierce rebellion, and the Kanto Rightists will ride food to meet Julian Waghann. Don't buy Wei, hit Wu first. The handover of military intelligence cannot be solved, and it is not above the policy. " Visible zhaoyun also has a keen political vision.
General Zhao: In the battle of Ji Gu, the enemy was weak and the army was well organized. Compared with Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao and other generals, every time they are defeated, the foot soldiers will basically break up and need to be regrouped later.
Zhao: Not to mention, I think everyone knows it very well.
Therefore, with Liu Bei's vision of knowing people and employing people, it is impossible not to reuse such a great talent.
Why Zhao Yun's titles have nothing to do with Zhang, Ma and Huang?
The timing is awkward. When Zhao Yun defected to Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had been with Liu Bei for nearly 20 years, which was also the most difficult stage in Liu Bei's life. Although, has been defeated and fled, but sharpshooters are not all piled up by bullet shells. It can be said that both Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have worked hard and accumulated rich practical experience. So zhaoyun can't compare with them at all.
The meritorious military service is embarrassing. When Liu Bei captured Yizhou, he took Wei Yan and Huang Zhong with him. Soon, the plot was frustrated, so Guan Yu defended Jingzhou, and Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun will go to the rescue. Among them: Zhang Fei led the army alone, giving him the opportunity to make contributions; Zhao Yun followed Zhuge Liang and led an army. One is to protect Zhuge Liang's safety, the other is to give Zhuge Liang the opportunity to make contributions, and the third is to cultivate follow-up talents. In this way, after Liu Bei captured Yizhou, Zhao Yun's contribution was extremely embarrassing. Awkward identity. The reason why Liu Bei wants to bring Huang Zhong, Wei Yan and other Jingzhou generals into Shu is to give new investors a chance to make contributions. Second, considering that the local forces will be strong after the capture of Yizhou, it is necessary to enhance the prestige of Jingzhou Department to balance the forces of both sides. Moreover, Zhao Yun once saved Adou's life twice, and his identity was also identified as his son's guardian by Liu Bei. Of course, his promotion should be left to his son. So, Liu Bei died of illness, Liu Chan succeeded to the throne, that is, Zhao Yun was promoted to be a general in the south, Yongchang Hou Ting was appointed, and then moved to the town east. At the same time, Huang Zhong was not only the Jingzhou Division, but also killed General Xia. Ma Chao is a vassal, and he also has the power to intimidate Liu Zhang into surrendering. Therefore, Zhao Yun's title will definitely not be higher than theirs.
The advantage is embarrassment. When Zhao Yun was under Gongsun Zan, he served as the general of Baimayi. When Liu Bei and Tian Ji fought against Yuan Shao, Liu Bei was in charge of the cavalry. Therefore, Zhao Yun's overall advantage is cavalry fighting. And Liu Bei's turf in Jingzhou, Yizhou and Hanzhong is basically difficult for cavalry to give play to their advantages. This may also be the main reason why Zhao Yun never took the army alone. To sum up, Liu Bei is not unimportant to Zhao Yun, but very important. Just for the above reasons, Zhao Yun is not important to Liu Bei. Therefore, Zhao Yun's life gives people a sigh that "Li Guang is hard to seal", which is actually the beginning sentence: "Master, when you are away!"
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