The background of this sentence is that during the Three Kingdoms period, Guan Yu was captured by Cao Cao, who appreciated Guan Yu's martial arts and loyalty very much and wanted Guan Yu to submit to himself. But Guan Yu refused Cao Cao's surrender and said this.
In this sentence, "selling first" refers to selling one's soul and dignity, and "native tile dog" refers to an insignificant person. This sentence expresses Guan Yu's self-mockery and self-confidence. He thinks that although he is a prisoner, his soul and dignity will not be betrayed, and he believes that he can defeat the enemy.
This sentence is also often used to describe those who laugh at themselves or are modest, or to describe those who are insignificant and unworthy of attention.
What famous battles did Guan Yu have?
1, Battle of Surabaya Pass
In A.D. 190, Dong Zhuo entered Luoyang and took control of the imperial court through the emperor, which aroused the dissatisfaction of other governors and warlords, formed an alliance for Dong and elected Yuan Shao as the leader. Luoyang was blocked by the impregnable Sishuiguan, so the first battle of this war had to break through the Sishuiguan. At that time, Hua Xiong, the general of Dong Zhuo's camp, was in charge of Si Shuiguan. Hua Xiong was brave, and he beheaded Bao Zhong, Zu Mao, Yushe and Pan Feng in the front line. In order to earn back face for his eldest brother Liu Bei, Guan Yu took the initiative to challenge Hua Xiong and finally beheaded Hua Xiong.
2, the battle of the ancient city
Guan Yu continued to escort Liu Bei's family and reunited with Zhang Fei after crossing the river. But Zhang Fei was very angry at Guan Yu's surrender to Cao Cao. Guan Yu killed Cai Yang without beating drums to show his loyalty to Liu Bei. Later, Zhang Guan and his wife got back together.
What are the five great deeds of Guan Yu?
1, warm wine to chop Hua Xiong.
Dong Zhuo deposed Liu Bian, the little emperor, and made Xie Emperor. Yuan Shao led the 18th Route Warlord to crusade against Dong Zhuo. Hua Xiong, Dong Zhuo's general, even beheaded many governors and allied generals. Guan Yu took the initiative to fight at Cao Cao's request and killed Hua Xiong before the wine got cold.
2. Britain's three wars against Lu Bu
Yuan Shao joined forces with the 18th Route Warlord to crusade against Dong Zhuo. Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei fought with Lu Bu in front of Hulao Pass after the five tiger generals defeated the generals in succession.
3, chop Yan Liang over Wen Chou.
When Yuan Shao was at war with Cao Cao, Yan Liang and Wen Chou were killed by Guan Yu.
4, hanging seal gold
Knowing that Liu Bei was backward, Guan Yu left Cao Ying to look for Liu Bei.
5. Go through five customs and kill six generals
Guan Yu, with Liu Bei's written document, went all the way to deus ex to help Liu Bei escape the enemy's pursuit safely.