Core Tip: Why did Liu Bei advocate killing Lu Bu? First, Lu Bu once took Liu Bei's territory, and of course he bears a grudge. Second, Liu Bei was worried that if Lu Bu was used by Cao Cao, it would make Cao Cao stronger. Liu Bei's greatest enemy is Cao Cao. Of course, he doesn't want to see Cao Cao's strength, which will pose a greater threat to his future development. This article is an excerpt from Zhuge Liang who stepped down from the altar. Author: Zhu Ziyan, Press: Renmin University of China Press, Wang Zhi is ambitious, but just wants to be a vassal. For example, his reply to Premier Xiao Jian speaks volumes about his ambition. "(Lu) Bu and (Xiao) Jian wrote a book saying:" The purpose of sending troops to the world was to punish Dong and Bu and kill Zhuo, and they came to Kanto. He wanted soldiers to meet him in the west and recover Luo Jing, and the generals attacked each other themselves. He didn't want to miss this country. ..... Not far from Xiapi, it should be connected by * * *. If you think the princess is the emperor, the princess is the king! Yesterday, we attacked Qi and captured more than 70 cities, but only Juhe, that is, Mo, could not attack. So, there is a field list in it. Although Buyi is not Le Yi, the monarch is not Tian Chan. It is wise to discuss it with the wise men in detail. "The reflection" volume seven "biography of Lu Bu" notes "hero". It can be seen that "the monarch is the emperor and the monarch is the king" was the fact at that time, but Lu Bu did not want to be the king, which is very similar to Cao Cao's "let the monarch know his meaning". Cao Cao said, "Being alone in the world, I don't know how many people will be emperors and how many will be kings. "Of course, Lyu3 bu4' s turf and political and military strength can't be compared with Cao Cao, but he is a herdsman and a vassal in Xuzhou, and his strength is not inferior to that of Yuan Shu. When Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, Lu Bu "stopped it, but made it impossible". . This shows that Lu Bu's ideal is to be a courtier of the Han Dynasty. He has no intention of being a courtier, but also wants to restore the situation that the Han Dynasty dominated the whole country. When Lu Bu was captured by Cao Cao and his life was in danger, Lu Bu once suggested to Cao Cao: "The government is not suffering from cloth, but now it has been served, and the world is not worried. If the public will step in and make the cloth ride, then the world will not be stable. " Lyu3 bu4 thinks highly of himself, and has the arrogance of not paying attention to the princes of the world. Inadvertently, he said that he wanted to be a big official of the imperial court and help Cao pacify the world. For Lu Bu's remarks, Mao You Doubt, The History of the Three Kingdoms, Volume 7, The Biography of Lu Bu. It shows that Cao Cao agrees. Lu Bu's personality also has many merits. It can be said that he is still deeply loved by his subordinates. For example, after his defeat, his general Seibel refused to surrender, and Chen Gong died generously, which shows that he was quite popular. When Cao Cao came to Pi City, "Bu took his men to the White Gate Tower. The soldiers were in a hurry, so they ordered to take the drill first, but they could not bear it, so they surrendered. " Sub-examination volume 62. It can be seen from the word "unbearable" that the relationship between Lu Bu and his subordinates is harmonious. Otherwise, at this critical moment, why don't his men sell Lu Bu's head to Cao Cao to gain prosperity? When Lu Bu was in great trouble, it was enough to show that he was not a man who was afraid of death. Otherwise, he would have surrendered to Cao Cao first. Why should he take his own head? As for his later "decline", he thought that Cao Cao would need a hero like him to pacify the world. Lu Bu said to Cao Cao, "If you make Lu Bu ride, the world will be uncertain." This shows that Cao Cao is still domineering in his words. Actually, Cao Cao didn't want to kill Lu Bu. "The cloth was tied in a hurry, and Liu Bei said,' Liu Bei, I am a guest and I am a prisoner. Can't I forgive each other in one sentence? Mao smiled and said,' Why don't you talk to each other and tell me why you are king? If you want to live, your life will be bound. "The reflection" volume seven "biography of Lu Bu", quoted from Xian Di's Spring and Autumn Annals. However, Liu Bei whispered, "Ding Jianyang and Master Dong didn't see the cloth of the Ming Dynasty. The biography of the reflection of Lu Bu, Volume 7. Why did Liu Bei advocate killing Lu Bu? First, Lu Bu once took Liu Bei's territory, and of course he bears a grudge. Second, Liu Bei was worried that if Lu Bu was used by Cao Cao, it would make Cao Cao stronger. Liu Bei's greatest enemy is Cao Cao. Of course, he doesn't want to see Cao Cao's strength, which will pose a greater threat to his future development. Cao Cao has always advocated meritocracy and is good at selecting talents. In addition, "it is rare for Cao Cao to command generals since ancient times." The reflection (Volume 52) Zhu Gejin biography. If Cao Cao didn't kill Lu Bu and let him serve himself, perhaps Lu Bu could achieve something. Why did Lu Bu fail? I think there are both subjective and objective reasons. Objectively speaking, the Xuzhou area occupied by Lu Bu has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times, and the political and military struggles are complicated. Because Cao Cao avenged his father and slaughtered the intellectuals in Xuzhou, the agricultural production in Xuzhou was seriously damaged by the long-term war. The lack of a solid base area and a reliable rear area has restricted the development of the strength of Lyu3 bu4 Group. Subjectively speaking, Lu Bu's indecision is the same as (2). Ministry seibel loyal, lyu3 bu4 can't use; Counselor Chen Gong made many strange plans, but Lu Bu refused to believe him. Gao Shun often remonstrated with Lu Bu: "Anyone who destroys his family and country must have wisdom without loyal ministers, but he can't use his ears when suffering. The general refuses to think carefully about his behavior, but likes to make mistakes, and there are countless mistakes. "Cloth knows its loyalty, but it can't be used." Volume 7 of The Three Kingdoms and Biography of Lu Bu quote "Hero". After being captured, Chen Gong also said to Cao Cao: "But this man (referring to Lu Bu-the author's note) didn't listen to the palace, which led to all this. If he saw it, he might not be embarrassed. In The History of the Three Kingdoms, Volume VII, Biography of Lu Bu, A Brief History of Fish is quoted. These two men did tell the fatal wound that led to Lu Bu's downfall. On the whole, Lu Bu is straightforward, informal, popular, tolerant and generous, and has no ambition to cede territory to be king. There is no great evil in his life, and there has never been such a cruel thing as Cao Cao's massacre. Therefore, I think Chen Shou's evaluation of Lu Bu's "light cunning and repeated, mercenary" is not very fair. At the end of the Han Dynasty, there was chaos in the world. There is only interest between them, but no honesty. There are many people who forget their righteousness and willfulness, and Lu Bu is one! Liu Bei, Zhang Xiu, Ma Chao and Gongsun Yuan are not fickle people. Compared with them, what Lu Bu lacked was political and strategic vision, which led to the tragic end of ruin.