Liu Bei won Yizhou and wanted to be a champion. Strategist Pang Tong, Phoenix Slope fell and was cheated by Zhang Renzhi. He was killed by an arrow and broke Liu Bei's arm. Liu Bei had no choice but to ask Zhuge Liang and others to lead the army into Sichuan to help. Zhuge Liang's troops were divided into two roads, all the way to let Zhang Fei lead the army into Sichuan by land, and all the way to let Zhao Yun lead the army into Sichuan by water with himself. The first person who comes first is the first person to do the first job.

In the battle of Sichuan, Liu Beijun met with stubborn resistance from Liu Zhang's subordinates. But later, many famous soldiers in Sichuan surrendered to Liu Bei, such as Yan Yan, Li Yan, Wu Yi, Wu Lan, Tong Lei, Meng Da and others. Counselors including Fa Zheng and others were willing to defect.

It is worth noting that many generals surrendered, even Yan Yan. Why did Zhang Ren rather die than surrender?

Zhang Ren is a famous valiant soldier under Liu Zhang and a resourceful general. This man is not only skilled in martial arts, but also courageous, which can be said to be both intelligent and brave.

At that time, Liu Zhang had four great generals: Zhang Ren, Liu Gui, Lingbao and Deng Xian. Of these four people, Zhang Ren is the first.

Why do you say that?

Zhang Ren and Zhang Fei fought twice. Although they only played for about ten rounds, they were all head-on. Zhang Ren has never lost. In the face of brave and powerful Zhang Fei, Zhang Ren did not let Zhang Fei take advantage, which shows that his strength is quite good. You know, Ji Ling, the leader of Yuan Shu, can only die in front of Zhang Fei.

Later, Zhang Ren was captured alive by Zhuge Liang. Zhang Ren would rather die than surrender in the face of Liu Bei's advice. Liu Bei couldn't bear to kill Zhang Ren, but Zhuge Liang finally ordered Zhang Ren to be killed in his name.

So many people surrendered, such as Yan Yan, a famous soldier in Sichuan, who is very qualified. He has surrendered. Why did Zhang Ren just refuse to surrender?

Personally, I guess the reasons why Zhang Ren refused to surrender are as follows.

First, Zhang Ren refuses to accept.

Liu Bei's entry into Sichuan is actually unreasonable and unpopular. Liu Zhang asked you for help, and when you came, you wanted to occupy somebody else's territory. This kind of behavior is immoral, and Zhang Ren must hold his breath in his heart.

Moreover, so many generals under Liu Bei, including Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and Wei Yan, have not defeated Zhang Ren, and Zhang Ren is of course dissatisfied. Being caught is a trap, not a strength.

Second, Zhang Ren is loyal.

After Zhang Ren was arrested, when Liu Bei advised him to surrender, Zhang Ren made it very clear that loyal ministers did not serve the two masters. In other words, I am only loyal to Liu Zhang and can't change anyone else.