Wang Bo lamented in his poem that it was difficult for Li Guang to be granted a title. As one of the bright generals of the Han Dynasty, why was it difficult for Li Guang to be granted a title of marquis? Why did Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty repeatedly say that his fate was not good? In fact, it is very simple. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Li Guang was a shining star. Although Li Guang was strong, he was not the top. In other dynasties, Li Guang would have been a marquis and prime minister long ago, so people said that Li Guang's life was not good.

Li Guang was born as a general and was known as a man who could defeat Yang with a hundred steps. During the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms between Wu and Chu, he followed the Taiwei Zhou Yafu to quell the rebellion. Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty transferred him to the prefect of Shangjun.

Li Guang, who guarded the border for the Han Dynasty, had many battles with the Xiongnu and was not only experienced but also victorious.

After the death of Emperor Jing, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty began to change its entire government and foreign policy. Emperor Wu wanted to establish a prestigious Han Dynasty and turned from defense to offense. This was the important moment when Emperor Wu's star shined. The reason is that Li Guang was also very eager to establish meritorious service under Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and repeatedly asked for the opportunity to participate in the war.

Of course Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty gave Li Guang many opportunities, but the results were not satisfactory. Later, Li Guang requested to fight in the Battle of Mobei, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty agreed. According to rumors, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty specially fought with the soldiers in the Battle of Mobei. Commander-in-chief Wei Qing said that Li Guang's life was not good, and later this became Li Guang's last battle.

This bad fate followed Li Guang throughout his life. He guarded the frontier with fierce momentum. However, the court's policy at that time was mainly defensive, and he did not get many opportunities. Later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty switched to defensive to offensive. But he had just adapted to fighting in a large army, and his performance was not satisfactory. Later, Wei Qing and others came from behind and Li Guang became old. Of course, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty chose Wei Qing, who was young and strong.

The so-called Li Guang's bad fate can also be said that he was born at the wrong time.