First, who is the hero?

When it comes to heroes, anyone who has read The Romance of the Three Kingdoms will immediately think of the story of Cao Cao and Liu Bei cooking plums on heroes. Liu Beichen belonged to Cao Cao. One day, Cao Cao invited Liu Bei to a banquet, during which he commented on the heroes of the world. Liu Bei named the princes who were heavily armed and dominated the world, calling them heroes. But they were all sneered by Cao Cao. Cao Cao cited the weaknesses of these people and thought that they were not real heroes. The only heroes in the world were Cao Cao himself, and Liu Bei, who was born in cloth and is now a sponsor. When Liu Bei heard this, his glass fell to the ground. At this time, there was a huge thunder in the sky, and Liu Bei took the opportunity to hide that he had dropped his cup for fear of thunder. Cao Cao despised Liu Bei, and finally let Liu Bei find a way out, and then divided the world into three parts.

Cao Cao's eyes are really keen. Many powerful heroes in the world are dismissive in his eyes. But it happened that Liu Bei's achievements in the future were limitless. And he was right. He talked about heroes with Liu Bei just to verify his views. Liu Bei was hailed as a hero. Instead of being happy, he was shocked. Because he knew that Cao Cao was jealous of talents, he was bound to get rid of him, and he deliberately showed weakness. Is it Cao Cao's negligence that Cao Cao was deceived in the past? Or should Liu Bei's life be doomed?

Start with this story, because it brings out the theme of this article: What kind of people are heroes? After studying heroes, I hope to find out the law: how to become a hero.

the ancients said that beauty loves heroes. In fact, who doesn't worship heroes? Who doesn't admire heroes? Who doesn't want to be a hero? But what kind of person is a hero?

since ancient times, there is no unified definition of a hero. The times have changed, and there are many differences between the heroes said by the ancients and the heroes said by people today. For example, in today's society, a soldier blew up several enemy tanks and immediately became a hero. A cleaner swept the floor for decades, and suddenly one day he was found to have done something good and became a hero. In modern society, the concept of hero is relatively broad. Here, what we want to discuss is the concept of ancient heroes from a historical perspective.

The hero to be discussed in this article refers to the hero with lofty aspirations that Cao Cao talked about. "A hero who is ambitious, has a good plan in his belly, has the opportunity to hide the universe, and breathes the ambition of heaven and earth." Those who can respond with one voice, win the admiration of all the people, return to the heart of the world, be able to govern the country with the arts, be able to maintain the country with the martial arts, play their true colors as heroes when the country needs them, and make contributions can be called heroes.

second, when will you be a hero?

since we want bring peace and stability to the country, we need a country for heroes to come and a country for heroes to decide. If it is a peaceful and prosperous time, the hero will also wear away his spirit. Horses unload their saddles, knives are put into storage, and the frontier can't afford to smoke, and there are songs and dances everywhere. Peace will corrupt people's ambition. Therefore, China famously said, "Heroes come from troubled times". In other words, heroes only appear in troubled times.

this is because, in troubled times, or because of the invasion of external forces or the weakening of the control ability of the central government, local governors are on the same side, and they compete for territory with each other, becoming a situation in which the heroes rise together and compete for the Central Plains. In troubled times, governments at all levels were unable to suppress bandits, so some bandits and powerful men also called in troops to buy horses, pull mountains and attack cities and plunder land. Some of these people are developed and become one of the heroes.

In troubled times, people have been ravaged by war, displaced from their hometowns and left their wells. Therefore, I hope that great men will be born, so that the world can be settled and the people can live and work in peace. Such a man who saved all the people in from the mire is a hero admired by the people. Therefore, there is a better chance of heroes appearing in troubled times.

Third, there are no heroes in the prosperous times

In this way, doesn't it mean that everyone is looking forward to the troubled times, so that they can have a chance to try their hand and show their true colors as heroes? Not really. Although peace and prosperity will corrode people, it is better than troubled times. Therefore, for the sake of the country and the people, we should not hope for troubled times, let alone destroy peace and create turmoil. In order to satisfy their desire to become famous, those who talk in troubled times and confuse the people are the public enemies of the people. Therefore, people who want to be heroes should not go astray because of quick success and instant benefit. You know, concentration is also a criterion for testing heroes.

Here's another old saying of China, which is called "A hero waits for the time and moves". In the prosperous times, heroes must curb their desire for fame. On the one hand, they should increase their own strength for future needs; On the other hand, we should love and enjoy the fun of life; If you don't have a chance to show your skills, you should celebrate the peace of the world. You can't harm the world for your own selfish interests.

so, if the time is wrong, don't stand out. If you don't have a chance, don't move blindly. It is a kung fu that heroes must learn to keep their strength and keep abreast of the times. The ancients once used dragons as a metaphor for heroes: "Being able to be big and small can be promoted and hidden; When it's big, it's cloudy and foggy, and when it's small, it's hidden; Ascension flies between the universes, while concealment lurks in the waves. " There used to be such a lyric in Beijing Opera: "One day, the wind and thunder will move, and it will rise to the ninth level." This is the mentality of a hero waiting for time.

fourth, who makes heroes?

because a hero must wait for the time, and before the time, he can't get ahead. Therefore, there is another very popular old saying in China, which is called "Times make heroes". This sentence must be carefully analyzed, because although it is correct, it is also flawed.

the phrase "times make heroes" has two meanings. First, the hero must wait for the right time to appear. Without the times, there is no hero. This is correct. The current situation refers to the opportunity and situation. When a hero comes out of the mountain, he must see clearly whether the situation is favorable and the timing is appropriate. It's just like surfing, you have to wait for the big wave and seize the most suitable opportunity, then board the surfboard, go downstream and succeed with one blow. As the saying goes, "He who knows the times is a hero." This sentence was originally intended to be positive in the ancients, not the opposite meaning extended by later generations. )

The second meaning is negative, that is: "The times make heroes, so heroes are nothing, but they meet with good opportunities. Let me go, and I can. " Because of this view, there is a general feeling of self-pity, negative pessimism and blaming the sky. For example, I often hear such words: "What's the big deal? Those people are famous because they are standing on the waves. My life was bad, and I missed the opportunity. If I were in their shoes, I could succeed, too. Accept your fate! "

This statement is actually neither healthy nor correct. It is true that some people are "famous" not by their own skills but by luck and opportunity, but not all heroes are like this. Moreover, if these people only rely on opportunities, not strength, then even if they stand on the wave and are proud for a while, they will not succeed after all. As the saying goes, you can fool people for a while, but you can't fool them for a lifetime. Sooner or later, it will be revealed. Just like those princes commented by Cao Cao, they had soldiers at that time, but they were not real heroes, and they were all destroyed in the end.

Although some people are in high positions, they only care about their own interests, collude with cronies, play politics and endanger society. Although they can dominate for a while, they can only be called traitors because of their improper standing and good behavior. Evil triumphs over good. The career of the adulterer cannot last long, so it is impossible to leave immortal achievements.

therefore, heroes are also graded. There are real heroes and fake heroes; Those "heroes" who become famous by relationships, opportunities and deception are not real heroes.

5. Who can be a hero?

a hero depends on the current situation, but also on himself. Heroes wait for the time and move, and rise with the trend. However, after starting, you have to rely on your own skills to create a career.

heroes should see clearly the trend of the situation and act accordingly. As the saying goes, those who go against the trend die, and those who follow the trend prosper.

Some people pretend to be heroes against the trend, but their career is often half the effort and takes several times of effort, but they rarely succeed.

heroes are good at steering. Just like the helmsman on the ship, let the cause become a downwind ship, avoiding reefs and shoals until it enters the port safely.

Therefore, a hero is like a wave-maker with superb skills. Before the time comes, he lurks and is as quiet as a virgin. When the time comes, it will follow the trend and move like a rabbit.

but these heroes are still inseparable from the influence of the times. Although they can recognize the current situation, grasp the opportunity and make use of it, if it leaves them, they will also be trapped. Just like the overlord of Chu, he pulled the mountain out of the world, but in the end, he ended up committing suicide in Wujiang River because of "unfavorable times". Therefore, those who can only make use of the current situation, although heroes, can only be called heroes of the time, that is to say, they are the heroes of the moment and the heroes of the time. Although they can dominate for a while, they will eventually be conquered or subdued.

None of these people are real heroes or great heroes.

6. Who can know heroes?

when a hero rises with the times, besides the times, he often needs someone to help him. Jiang Taigong is a hero, but if King Wen didn't happen to travel to his seclusion, he would have to fish for life. Zhuge Liang is a hero, but if Liu Bei hadn't really invited him to take care of Mao Lu, he would have slept in the thatched cottage all his life and would not be a hero admired by future generations.

Therefore, these heroes are appreciated and promoted by people. This is what the ancients in China said: "A discerning eye knows a hero". There are hermits in the streets, heroes in the grass, and experts in the mountains. These people often come from humble origins, although they have their own strength, but they have to rely on other people's insight to find out before they can prosper. Therefore, there are often some people in the world who are not talented, sighing that they have not met Bole.

In the troubled times of ancient times, those who are ambitious and talented are looking for the so-called wise masters in their lives. If a hero doesn't get a wise master, it's like casting pearls in the dark, and he won't succeed in his life. Zhao Yun, one of the Three Kingdoms, was ignorant of the Lord. Although he had the courage to be improper, he could not become famous. It was not until I met Liu Bei and Kong Ming that I showed my true colors as a hero.

However, these heroes promoted by others are still not great heroes. Since they wait for other people's eyes, they are bound to be used by others, controlled by others, unable to control their own destiny, and unable to guarantee that their goal of making contributions can be achieved. Zhuge Liang assisted Liu Bei in establishing Shu State and making contributions. However, after Liu Bei's death, Zhuge Liang was restrained by Liu Chan, the fatuous late ruler, who left Qishan in vain, and his ambition to restore the Han Dynasty was also lost in the journey. Yue Fei was a hero who resisted gold, but was recalled by the fatuous emperor with 13 gold medals and died of injustice. As the saying goes, "it often makes the hero cry." Therefore, heroes are not easy to be. Be a hero unless you make up your mind to be one.

seven, who is the great hero?

In general, heroes are just people who are good at some aspects and are good at taking advantage of the current situation, leading the way. Although these people have strengths, they also have shortcomings. When you meet a clever opponent, you can only surrender in the end.

in contrast, a real hero is an impeccable perfect man.

Masculinity: indomitable spirit, unbelief in ghosts and gods, unafraid of heaven and earth, and eager to compete with God. They don't rely on fate, don't wait for the current situation, are not afraid of difficulties and dangers, and firmly believe that man can conquer nature. They are benevolent and generous, and take it as their duty to save the whole world; They, the people of Hui Ze, aim at building a peaceful and prosperous society. They are imposing, and monsters retreat when they see them; They have superhuman courage, and Taishan collapses in front of them without changing color. They are open-minded, and the talents of the world are flocking to them; They are righteously righteous and dare to break into the dragon's den for justice.

in terms of ability, he is respected by the whole world, punishes evil and promotes good, is brilliant, has a thorough knowledge of ancient and modern times, is capable of writing and martial arts, is both intelligent and brave, assesses the situation, is skillful in calculating, is proficient in strategic planning, leads the group, uses kindness and prestige, and commands the group to excel. Just as Mao Zedong described it in those days: "Cherish Qin Huang Hanwu, and lose literary talent slightly;" Tang Zong Song Zu, slightly less coquettish. The hero of the throne, Genghis Khan, only know that the bow shot. In the past, count the romantic figures and look at the present. "

so, a great hero is a hero among heroes. From the moral articles, Wen Tao's military strategy and other aspects, they are all outstanding wizards. Knowledgeable, the situation in the world is like watching the pattern in the palm of your hand; There is a mystery hidden in the belly, and you can win thousands of miles away in the curtain. On morality can be compared with sages, writing articles is full of words, stressing strategy is an exhaustive strategy, and hiding millions of soldiers in the chest. In this way, who is the world? It takes hundreds of years for such talents to produce one. Isn't there an ancient poem in China that says, "Talented people have come out from different generations, each leading the way for hundreds of years"?

Eight, the hero creates the situation

Wait! Storyteller, didn't you just say, "A hero moves with the times"? Why do you say "great heroes don't wait for the times" now?

read the official and listen to the breakdown. He who waits for the moment may be a hero, but he is not a great hero. Heroes created by the times are not really great heroes. He who can create the current situation is a great hero. Therefore, the saying that the times make heroes is flawed, and a more reasonable statement should be: "Heroes make the times".

When facing the unfavorable situation, a great hero does not wait passively, complain about others, sigh "no bosom friend", or act blindly, but wants to transform the situation and create a favorable one for himself. To give a simple example, there is an ancient art of war called "concealing the truth and showing the shape" in military affairs. This is an example of creating momentum. When the enemy's deployment is tight and impeccable, you can hide your own forces, and use the method of fake troop mobilization to lure the enemy to readjust their deployment, so that you can see the enemy's emptiness and create fighters that are beneficial to you.

The task of great heroes is to make the country secure, so their campaign cannot be described by an art of war. Its content is richer and wider, including politics, military, economy, culture and so on. It is extremely difficult and requires clear goals, complete and thorough planning and superb organization and command ability. It takes a long time, because the advantages have to be accumulated bit by bit. There is no quick success, nor can it be achieved overnight. Because we must defeat the strong with the weak, we must be flexible. If we give in, we will give in, and if we retreat, we will retreat, just like taking the initiative in chess.

The modern model of hero's making the situation exists in Mao Zedong's anthology. Mao Zedong adopted slogans and strategies such as mobilizing the masses, fighting local tyrants, distributing fields, surrounding cities with rural areas, united front, giving preferential treatment to prisoners, three disciplines and eight points for attention, and establishing consolidated base areas. These are all aimed at winning the hearts of the people, accumulating strength, and finally fighting Chiang Kai-shek at an appropriate time. Chiang Kai-shek is also a hero, but only belongs to the rank of Shi Xiong and treacherous male. Compared with a great hero like Mao Zedong, we can only candidly admit defeat.

unlike those so-called heroes, real heroes are not completely influenced by the situation. They will not only recognize the situation and seize the opportunity, but also guide and transform it. When they find that the situation is unfavorable, they will not sit in trouble and worry about the city, but try their best to get out of trouble. When they find that their career has gone astray, they will take decisive action to set things right and put their career on the right path. When the Red Army failed in its fifth counter-campaign against encirclement and suppression and was surrounded by hundreds of thousands of Chiang Kai-shek soldiers, Mao Zedong stepped forward decisively and took over the command of the Red Army again. The Red Army crossed Chishui several times, and adopted the tactics of diversion from the East to the West and vacillation to confuse the enemy, thus gaining the initiative. Finally, the Red Army got rid of the siege, completed the Long March and established the northwest base area. It is precisely because of Mao Zedong's outstanding art of war command that he was unanimously praised by the Red Army generals (all heroes who can be used to fighting) that he was elected as the leader of the Red Army at Zunyi Conference and became a hero among heroes. It is with Mao Zedong, the great Britain.