What Deng Ai said was true. Even Guan Yu recognized this.
But there are some things that when we have different views on things, it’s really hard to talk about them together.
Deng Ai in this time and space was not self-taught. He learned from Zhang Xi's military style, which was notoriously cautious.
Although Deng Ai is much better than his master, and the boy does not lack the adventurous spirit when it is time to take risks, but there is a high probability that when there is no need to take risks, Deng Ai is still influenced by his master and tries not to let him. Some uncontrollable factors interfere with the normal direction of the battlefield.
Now in Deng Ai's view, Guan Yu's agreement to challenge Zhang Liao was a very uncontrollable factor.
What if I can’t beat him? !
Even if you get hit and get injured, what should you do? !
After the fight, both sides suffered losses, what to do next? !
If you are not careful, your military morale will be greatly affected.
We will obviously have a sufficient strength advantage soon. Even Zhang Liao can't stand it if we just push him through without doing anything. Why do we have to challenge Zhang Liao in a one-on-one fight at this time? !
Deng Ai really couldn't understand Guan Yu's thoughts.
And Guan Yu, Guan Yu also has his own ideas.
I initiated the one-on-one challenge. Although Zhang Liao refused on the spot, wouldn't I still go to the gate of his camp every day to challenge him? !
This is somewhat suspicious of stalking.
Now, I finally took the initiative to write you a letter and agreed to this one-on-one challenge. If I don't agree, will I still have the face to meet people in the future? !
The word "faithfulness" is the foundation of Guan Yu's life.
When it is beneficial to himself, he sticks to his faith, but when it is not good for him, he throws his faith aside. This is not Guan Yu's faith, nor is it true faith.
Therefore, even if Guan Yu knew that agreeing to a duel with Zhang Liao in this situation was actually the most unfavorable choice for him, but since he proposed the duel first, he must honor the invitation, otherwise he would The foundation of Guan Yu's character has been lost.
Speaking of which, Guan Yu and Deng Ai's thinking directions are actually not in the same direction at all. It is natural that they cannot understand each other's thoughts.
Of course, by the way, there is still a bit of Guan Yu's personal emotions in this.
Originally, if Guan Yu could explain his thoughts clearly to Deng Ai's dissuasion and doubts, based on the mainstream values of this era, even if Deng Ai would still hold different opinions, he would still be able to understand Guan Yu's approach.
The principle that what you do must be believed and what you believe must bear fruit will always be respected no matter what era you are in.
But Guan Yu didn't explain a word to Deng Ai.
The reason is also very simple - I am your father-in-law! ! !
How can this brat talk to me? He's so innocent. !
I have been fighting for forty years and made countless achievements. I need you, a young boy, to teach me what "the way of being a general" is? !
Also, what did you call your Uncle Zhang Liao just now? !
ordinary man? !
Have you ever seen an ordinary man who was able to show off his power outside the territory? !
Have you ever seen 800 people charging into battle and beating Sun Quan, a common man holding a halberd to defend himself? !
If he is a common man, who do you think you are, a stupid boy with no merit at all? !
Really, the father-in-law and the son-in-law are natural enemies. Deng Ai still behaves like this in his words. No wonder Guan Yu is angry.
But Deng Ai is also wronged! This is a military camp. There are only relationships between superiors and subordinates, only between ourselves and the enemy. How can there be father-in-law and son-in-law, or old friends who are so clearly distinguished? !
Deng Ai really didn't understand why Guan Yu refused to listen to dissuasion, and Guan Yu was also busy getting angry at Deng Ai, both young and old, so the two of them froze there.
If there were no one else in the tent, but only Guan Ping and Liao Hua, this matter would be really difficult to solve. Guan Ping is his son, and Liao Hua is Guan Yu’s confidant. It’s really hard to persuade him in this situation. .
Who doesn't know the temper of the second master? When he is really angry, the more people close to him persuade him, the angrier he will be.
But fortunately, there is still someone in the military tent who is qualified to persuade, and who is not so close to Guan Yu.
As soon as Xu Shu saw the posture of the Weng and his son-in-law, he knew that if he didn't speak, the matter would end on bad terms.
Yes, you have to step in and be the lubricant yourself. And to tell the truth, this time Xu Shu really felt that Deng Ai had done something wrong.
Yes, from the analysis of the situation and judgment of the battle situation, Xu Shu also recognized Deng Ai's dissuasion. On this point, the two of them had the same position.
But there are some things that should not be said by Deng Ai, nor should he be persuaded like Deng Ai. Don’t you know what your father-in-law’s temper is like? !
This is a tiger that may get pricked at any time. You have to obey him. If you really want to persuade him, you have to at least stroke him once. When you feel smoother and feel better, you can persuade him tactfully.
How can you, a son-in-law, directly say that your father-in-law doesn't know how to use soldiers? !
For this reason, Xu Shu had to stand up and scolded Deng Ai first, saying, "You must not be rude as a scholar. Everything in the army is in the hands of the general. You must not say more and retreat quickly!"
Xu Shu first said something to scare Deng Ai away.
Deng Ai still respected Xu Shu very much. After all, Deng Ai had been staying in Jingzhou for these years. Whether it was academic instruction or military strategy, Xu Shu basically taught Zhang Xi on behalf of Zhang Xi. He was half of Deng Ai's teacher.
When Xu Shu said this, Deng Ai immediately obeyed and stood aside.
At this time, Xu Shucai smiled at Guan Yu and said, "General, please calm down. This matter is of great importance and requires the General's careful consideration."
Xu Shuhe retreated from Deng Ai, and took great care of his own face. Guan Yu was smoothed down a bit, and his temper eased a little.
Then, Guan Yu said, "I also know what the military advisor said. However, I always put integrity first in my actions. The invitation to fight was made by me personally. Is there any reason why I shouldn't do it?!"
As long as it is a feline and its fur is smoothed, whether it is a tiger or a big cat, it will be easier to talk. Guan Yu briefly explained his thoughts and position to Xu Shu.
But after Xu Shu listened, he frowned somewhat.
If it was just for the sake of face, Xu Shu still had to persuade him.
As a general of a country, you cannot put your soldiers in dangerous situations just because of your face and personal likes and dislikes. This is an irresponsible approach.
But for Guan Yu, you can't be like Deng Ai and just say what you have to say. You have to use some methods.
Therefore, Xu Shu thought about it for a long time before he said, "General, does he know whether the Marquis of Huaiyin was the first Han Dynasty?!"
Guan Yu was stunned when the topic changed. He nodded subconsciously and replied, "Of course I know."
When Xu Shu heard this, he immediately followed the words and said, "In the past, when the Marquis of Huaiyin was in the countryside, he met the young man who was being slaughtered and was humiliated on the crotch. Everyone in the city laughed at him and thought he was cowardly. What does the general think?"
After hearing this, Guan Yu frowned and thought carefully.
The incident of Han Xin's crotch humiliation was recorded in the "Historical Records" thanks to the blessing of Tai Shigong, which is known to the whole world.
But no one thinks that Han Xin, the Bingxian, is a cowardly person, right? !
So, what does this mean? !
Guan Yu thought for a long time, but he really didn't understand why Xu Shu asked such a question, so he had to stand up and hold his hands in his hands, asking for advice, "Please tell me clearly from the military advisor."
What Xu Shu was waiting for was Guan Yu's attitude and words.
Smiling slightly, Xu Shu continued, "The Marquis of Huaiyin is a man of great wisdom and courage. Just imagine, if the Marquis of Huaiyin used his bloody courage to kill the young man in the massacre with his sword, what he would gain would be nothing more than fleeing for his life, and how would he be able to help his wife in the future? Emperor Zugao brought peace to the world and wiped out Liuhe?! Therefore, I think that bravery based on blood and blood is not true courage. Only those who endure a moment of humiliation and accomplish great things are great heroes."
This is what Xu Shu wants to express.
Han Xin endured crotch humiliation and achieved great success. In the Confucianism of this era, it is not a point worth criticizing.
This is really not because when Han Xin became famous later, the things he did before would be automatically whitewashed. It is really not the case.
The reason why modern people use these points to criticize Han Xin is, to put it bluntly, they are just misconceptions caused by different values in different eras.
Tai Shigong's "Historical Records" actually says it very clearly, "Although Han Xin was a commoner, his ambition was different.".
In other words, although Han Xin was born a commoner, he believed that he was not a commoner, but a "scholar". Although Han Xin was ridiculed and ostracized by his neighbors because of this, they thought that this guy had a broken mind and was living his own whims.
But Han Xin always believed in this and always required himself to follow the ethics and code of conduct of a "scholar".
This is why Han Xin worked as a guest of the pavilion chief, but abandoned him because of the cold reception.
If you don't treat me as a nobleman of the country, I will naturally abandon you and leave.
This is also the reason why Piao's mother, who gave Han Xin food, heard Han Xin say that she wanted to repay her, and in turn scolded Han Xin.
Because both Han Xin himself and Piao's mother thought that Han Xin was a "scholar", and such a person should serve the lord and achieve great achievements. Piao's mother gave Han Xin food and didn't expect him to repay him. He just didn't want to see a "scholar" reduced to this level. Han Xin's offer of repayment was insulting Piao's mother.
Using this concept to reason about why Han Xin would rather suffer crotch humiliation can explain it.
First of all, the person who humiliated Han Xin was the boy from the massacre, Tai Shigong. The term is really quite euphemistic. To put it bluntly, he was a child of a butcher's family. In the class system of this era, he was inferior to even the common people. The son of a lowly industry, let alone a "scholar".
In other words, if Han Xin really drew his sword and killed someone, he would have lowered his status to the same level as the butcher's son. This is self-degradation and does not meet the value standard of a "scholar".
Secondly, Han Xin always believed that he was a man of great talents and would serve his master and make contributions in the future.
If he really killed the boy in Tuzhong, what awaited him would be either being arrested and sentenced by the government officials, or having to hide his name and live on the run. This is also unacceptable for a "scholar" who is eager to make contributions.
In those days, even Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, who shouted "Princes, generals and prime ministers are very kind", came from innocent families, and no one was a murderer.
Based on the above reasons, it is very normal for Han Xin to choose to endure the humiliation of his crotch.
The reason why Xu Shu used Han Xin's example to advise Guan Yu here is actually very simple - you, Guan Yu, have to think about your identity, and you should do things that match your identity.
As a dignified general of a country, every move you make is related to the security of the country.
Going to a duel with Zhang Liao is like Han Xin facing the young man in the massacre. Killing him is just a matter of blood and courage. But your real responsibility is to lead everyone like Han Xin to sweep across the world and help the emperor of Han Dynasty revive the Han Dynasty. , returned to the old capital.
Which is more important, your reputation and face, or the responsibility of recovering the great man?
(End of chapter)
