The fame of flying general Li Guang is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
First, General Li Guang was an outstanding military general in the Western Han Dynasty. After three generations, Wendi, Jingdi, Wudi and Da Danyu of the Northern Xiongnu always regarded him as an outstanding star. Although in the battle of Hexi and Mobei, compared with the achievements of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, Li Guang's achievements are really not worth mentioning. However, he defended the frontier for decades and safeguarded the lives and property of the people in the Central Plains, much better than Lu Bu.
Second, although the final outcome of General Li Guang was not good, it was mainly due to the objective historical background at that time. First of all, it is his own reason. His exploits were mainly established in the era of Emperor Wendi. At that time, he relied on the favorable terrain in the northern part of Yanshan Mountain and the support of the people to beat back the Huns many times. Wei Qing and Huo Qubing's marching and large-scale fighting styles are obviously not suitable for Li Guang, and they have no flexibility.
Secondly, it is due to the strategic transformation of the Western Han Dynasty. In the era of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the assault tactics of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing's large corps became the mainstream, which was a very risky style of play. However, with the improvement of the economic and military strength of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty, the risk is tolerable, but it still exists.
Third, General Li Guang became famous in the early days of Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty, which has attracted the attention of Huns and become the focus of attention. Every time he went out, the Xiongnu staggered his soldiers' front, and Li Guang got lost, or the Xiongnu began to surround him, causing heavy casualties.
Four, Taishi Gong Sima Qian praised Li Guang if it was because he had a good relationship with the Li family, then Ban Gu's Hanshu also praised General Li Guang, which proved that Li Guang's thought of running the army was excellent. Li's three generations had a great influence at that time, and there were many public guests. It didn't end until Li Guang's grandson Li Ling surrendered to Xiongnu. Historical Records and Hanshu both say, "Don't say anything, be modest."
In short, the later imperial court often praised the winning generals as "Li Guang style" in the table. Li Guang himself was elected to the Wu Temple in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Visible Li Guang's position in the eyes of ancient generals is still very high. Li Guang is one of the epitome of countless bloody soldiers guarding the frontier in the past dynasties, and Li Guang's life is worthy of respect. Such a troubled warlord as Lu Bu cannot be mentioned in the same breath.