Wollongong, where Zhuge Liang made his fortune.
It turned out that they were both disciples of Mr. Shui Jing, and they were both famous at that time. However, few people know that Mr. Shui Jing has a third disciple in this emblem, and that is Xu Shu. Compared with Zhu Gekongming, who made great achievements, it seems that Xu Shu did not stand out in the political arena at the end of the Han Dynasty, but it is not difficult to find that Xu Shu and Zhuge Liang can be on a par in some aspects.
As far as birth is concerned, it is difficult for a poor child to get ahead, and the level of birth largely determines how far this person can go in politics. Zhuge Liang is a descendant of Zhuge family in Langya, and Zhuge family was a giant at that time. Undeniably, this paved the way for Zhuge Liang's career. Xu Shu, by contrast, was born in poverty, and changed his name to avoid enemies in his early years. Xu Shu had a low starting point, and the hardships he experienced were unimaginable with Zhuge Liang's family background. On second thought, it is precisely because of this that Xu Shu studied Confucianism and went to Liu Bei to recommend Zhuge. These actions further contrast the preciousness of Xu Shu, and the ambition of a gentleman is not moved by poverty, which is one of them. However, if we want to evaluate Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu from the perspective of talent, the answer is obvious. Zhuge Liang set fire to Chibi and captured Jingzhou. This series of deployments has demonstrated his outstanding military talents. However, it is biased to insist on this point. As a disciple of Mr. Shui Jing, Xu Shu and Zhuge Liang are equally talented. What he lacked from beginning to end was an opportunity and stage for him to freely display his talents. Since ancient times, it is difficult to be loyal and filial, and Xu Shu chose. From this point of view, it seems to be a question left over from history that Xu Shu and Zhuge Liang are better.
Liu Bei sent Xu Bei to make good use of his life, but he also missed many talents, such as Chen Gong and Zhang Liao. Most of them are under Lu Bu's command, but they are also something that Liu Bei can win. But these people didn't miss anything. The most regrettable thing is the departure of Xu Shu, who was originally an important strategist of Liu Bei.
Liu Bei sent Xu Shu.
Xu Shu used to be a ranger. Later, he felt that such a simple and brainless life was not good, so he abandoned Wu Congwen and turned to study. Xu Shu is really talented, but after several years of hard work, he succeeded. Later, he defected to Liu Bei, and then Xu Shu recommended Zhuge Liang as Liu Bei's strategist. Therefore, he took care of him. But later, Xu Shu's mother was captured by Cao Cao because Cao Cao took over Jingzhou. In order to protect his mother, Xu Shu left Liu Bei and went to Cao Cao's account. Liu Bei's farewell to Xu Shu is also a classic sensational drama in the Three Kingdoms.
It is said that after Xu Shu's mother was captured, Xu Shu couldn't sleep well, so she made up her mind to say goodbye to Liu Bei. When drinking, Xu Shu said to Liu Bei: "Now I know that my mother is imprisoned, and my heart is sad. Even the nectar is hard to swallow." Liu Bei said sadly, "Now that I know that Mr. Wang is leaving, I feel as if I have lost my right-hand man." The two looked at each other silently, tears streaming down their faces. So Liu Bei sent Xu Shu out of the city and sent him outside Changting. Liu Bei advised Xu Shu to show his talents and achieve fame when he came to Cao Cao's account. Xu Shu was even more moved and said to Liu Bei, "I'm just ignorant. I left for my mother. I certainly won't give Cao Cao advice. " Sure enough, Xu Shu said nothing under Cao Cao. After Xu Shu left, Liu Bei cried bitterly, "Yuan went straight away. What should I do? " Also let his men cut down all the trees around him and let him watch Xu Shu go away.
The following picture of Zhuge Liang is the most common portrait of Zhuge Liang He is holding a feather fan, his beard is moving slightly, and his eyes are quiet and indifferent, just like a sage. When it comes to Zhuge Liang, we have to mention the story of three visits to the cottage.
Portrait of Zhuge Liang
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Yellow Scarf Army made an insurrection, causing untold suffering. At this time, Cao Cao held the emperor to make the princes occupy the Central Plains, and Sun Ce was in Wu Dong. Liu Bei, a descendant of the Han Dynasty, was defeated in the battle of Guandu, and Xu Shu, an adviser, was lured away by Cao Cao. At this time, Liu Bei can only rely on Liu Biao.
When Xu Shu left Liu Bei, he told Liu Bei that there was a gifted scholar named Zhuge Liang. He who gets Zhuge Liang gets the world. Liu Bei was disappointed at the loss of Xu Shu. Xu Shu was overjoyed after hearing Zhuge Liang's introduction.
The next day, Liu Bei took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to see Zhuge Liang with gifts. Unfortunately, Zhuge Liang just went out. No matter how disappointed Liu Bei is, he will return to his residence. A few days later, Liu Bei took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei again and solemnly asked Zhuge Liang to come out to help. However, I didn't meet Zhuge Liang this time, and he traveled far away again. Zhang Fei is a hothead. He thought Zhuge Liang was putting on airs and shouted back rudely. Liu Bei had no choice but to leave a letter expressing his admiration and appreciation for Zhuge Liang's talent, hoping that he could come out and help him save the Han family.
Time passed day by day, and Liu Bei was a vegetarian for three days, ready to go to the thatched cottage again to invite Zhuge Liang. Guan Yu advised, "Brother, this Zhuge Liang may be only a phantom, but he may not have real talent and practical learning. I don't think we need to go. " Zhang Fei said, "Brother, you don't have to go in person. Let me go alone. If he doesn't come, I'll tie him up with a rope. " Liu Bei was very angry at Zhang Fei's remarks and scolded Zhang Fei. After that, he took his two brothers to visit the thatched cottage for the third time.
Unexpectedly, Zhuge Liang fell asleep at this time. Liu Bei didn't care and stood outside the hut until Zhuge Liang woke up. Zhuge Liang was moved by corporal Liu Bei and Li Xian, and invited him to the thatched cottage to sit down and talk. Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei are talking about the world situation in the cottage. Liu Bei agrees with Zhuge Liang's remarks very much and is sure to win this wizard. Liu Bei's sincerity touched Zhuge Liang, so he decided to choose Liu Bei as his teacher and help him with all his strength.
The most rare thing for Liu Bei is not to be observant, but to be able to put down his figure. Corporal Li Xian and modern managers should be like Liu Bei to attract and retain talents.
Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition was an unknown disappointment and sorrow. After a long war, Zhuge Liang helped Liu Bei become the emperor of Shu. Because Shu was barren during the Three Kingdoms period, and because the terrain was complex and there were only weak infantry, it was threatened by Wei, which had strong economic and military strength in the north for a long time.
Zhuge Liang statue
In order to resist foreign invasion and completely solve the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, Zhuge Liang decided to lead an army to conquer Cao Wei.
In the spring of 228, Zhuge Liang wrote a beautiful and sincere Liezi to Emperor Liu Chan, expressing his determination to explore the north. It is with this loyalty that Zhuge Liang led the Shu army to carry out five northern expeditions.
In his later years, Zhuge Liang went to a rugged and smoky place and led the army to war. Because in the later period of Shu, the era of five tigers and generals has long passed, and there are few good generals left, and Zhuge Liang can't implement even the best plan. During the first Northern Expedition, Zhuge Liang lost an important stronghold and left a regret because of Ma Su's armchair strategist and arrogance. In the process of the fourth Northern Expedition, due to Yan Li's dereliction of duty, there were serious problems in rations, which directly led to the failure of the Northern Expedition.
There is no good general in Shu, but Wei is more talented. There are not only Sima Yi who is not inferior to Zhuge Liang in strategy, but also Xia Houba, Xinmeile Co., Ltd. and Zhang Jaw, who are superior in martial arts. Due to the perennial war in Shu, the national strength is increasingly empty, and every northern expedition accelerates the demise of Shu, and Zhuge Liang's health is also broken from overwork. Finally, during the Fifth Northern Expedition, Zhuge Liang led the Shu army to confront Sima Yi's Wei Jun for more than 100 days, and finally died in battle, leaving a lifelong regret.
Since ancient times, scholars and poets have often expressed their feelings. In China's 5,000-year history, those who can stand the test of time have become the famous aphorisms passed down from mouth to mouth today. In this respect, Zhuge Liang is no exception. Although a large part of Zhuge Liang's brilliant achievements appeared in the battlefield filled with smoke, it is undeniable that he was first and foremost a famous scholar in the late Han Dynasty.
Zhuge Liang stills
When it comes to Mr. Zhuge Liang's famous aphorism, what comes to mind in the world is the model of "do your best and die before you die", which is a true portrayal of Zhuge Liang's short 54-year political career. But when it comes to treating people, Zhuge Liang himself pursues such a sentence that he once said.
First, don't get * * just because it's expensive. Its main idea is that a person should base himself on the world and not despise others just because he is born in a famous family or occupies a high position. As we all know, Zhuge Liang was born in a prominent family, but he didn't show the slightest attitude of aristocratic children. He devoted himself to Nanyang, lived in seclusion in Shan Ye, and lived an equally comfortable and carefree life. He knows how to make good use of people and appoint people on their merits. Xu Shu is a good example. This is the rule for a gentleman to stand in the world, and he has been practicing it all his life.
Second, don't take your own point of view as the center, don't listen to other people's opinions just because you have unique opinions, and focus on the overall situation. Whether marching to war or doing things as a person, a concurrent listener can gather the strengths of all people, take the overall situation into consideration and make prudent and correct decisions. If setting fire to Chibi and defeating Cao Jun is the proof of this sentence, it is not difficult to find that from Zhuge Liang's stepping onto the political stage to Wu Zhangyuan's death, what he did never exceeded this moment.
Third, don't lose your trust because of your functions, and don't lose your loyalty and honesty because of your success or achievements. Since ancient times, arrogant soldiers have lost, and only those who keep their original heart can always win.