Chapter 161
"Liu Bang was a rough and bold general who was born as a peasant. He had a keen political sense and great talents, but he also had the shortcomings of being reckless and arrogant."

"Zhang Liang is a gentle and elegant descendant of the gentry. He is like the bamboo, a humble gentleman, as gentle as jade. He has the advantages of being knowledgeable and foresight, but he also has the weaknesses of being frail and not good at using soldiers."

"The two have very different personalities, but they can complement each other and form a golden partner."

"With his superb wisdom and strategy, Zhang Liang made great contributions to Liu Bang in the Chu-Han War. He had resolved Liu Bang's crises many times, formulated winning strategies, and pointed out the right direction."

"Zhang Liang started by assisting Liu Bang in attacking Xianyang. He deceived the Qin generals with money and invaded Wuguan. He showed his weakness with the Hongmen Banquet to make Xiang Yu give up his hostility to Liu Bang. He burned down the plank road to make Xiang Yu put down his guard against Liu Bang and move to the following cities. Conspired to persuade Liu Bang to reuse Han Xin, Peng Yue, and Yingbu to help Liu Bang regain his strength after the defeat in Pengcheng."

"After taking advantage of the Chasm Agreement and taking advantage of his exhaustion, he suggested that Liu Bang tear up the agreement and pursue Xiang Pu, which ultimately led to the Battle of Gaixia. He assisted Liu Bang in defeating the arrogant Xiang Yu. Zhang Liang's strategy took the lead. Liu Bang could do without Han Xin, but he must Without Zhang Liang, Liu Bang could withstand the 4-year offensive of the God of War Xiang Yu on the frontal battlefield. In addition to Xiao He's rear support and the combat effectiveness of the Han army, Zhang Liang's strategy played a greater role, so after defeating Xiang Yu , Liu Bang gave Zhang Liang [-] fiefdoms to choose at will, but Zhang Liang gave up. As a counselor, he may have guessed what he was going to do."

"In the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, everyone knew who the Three Heroes were. Xiao He among these three had suffered the disaster of Jin Cuo being imprisoned. Han Xin, who had outstanding military exploits, suffered an even worse fate and was beheaded by Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Only Zhang Liang, when assisting Liu Bang in conquering the country, was able to strategize and win decisively thousands of miles away. After the establishment of the Western Han Dynasty, he was able to assess the situation, retire with success, and save himself. He became a good assistant through the ages and was passed down by future generations. Admire him, and he will be called "Sage Seeker" in later generations!"

Qin Shihuang: There must be more than a dozen strategies!Wonderful!What a strange person!

Zhu Yuanzhang: Everything is really under control, even retirement, I saved my life!

Fusu: Then what happened to the young master?

"When Liu Bang ascended the throne, he was not living in seclusion. At that time, Zhang Liang was deeply relied upon and trusted by Liu Bang, and was appointed as the crown prince's young master to take charge of the government. He assisted Han Hui Emperor Liu Ying to retain the crown prince's position and assisted him in handling national affairs. . He also participated in the formulation of important legal and mathematical works such as "Han Code" and "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic"."

"In his later years, Zhang Liang was plagued by illness and was frail. He also witnessed the tragic endings of Peng Yue, Han Xin and other meritorious officials. Thinking about Fan Li and Wen Zhongxing Yue's escape or death, he realized deeply that "the cunning rabbit dies, the lackey is cooked. With the philosophy of "When all the birds are gone, good bows are hidden, when the enemy's country is destroyed, and the advisers are destroyed", he was afraid of losing his vested interests, and even more afraid that the fate of Han Xin and others would befall him, so he chose to retire and protect himself prudently."

"In this way, a generation of heroes resigned from their official positions and lived in seclusion in Huangpao Mountain. They built Liangshan Taoist Temple and founded Fagui Academy not far from the Taoist Temple to teach local children how to write."

"In his later years, Zhang Liang did not care about government affairs, but concentrated on cultivating Taoism and maintaining health. He believed in the ways of Huang Lao and aspired to become an immortal."

"He once said: "Life in this world is like a passing of a white horse, why should you suffer like this! "He also once followed Chisongzi to travel around the world, looking for fairyland."

"He did not forget his country and nation, nor his relatives, friends and disciples. He often corresponded with old friends such as Liu Bang, Xiao He, Han Xin, etc., and was concerned about world affairs. He also often taught his disciples and future generations, passing on his wisdom and experience."

"Zhang Liang died two years after Henkel at the age of 65."

"He did not leave any last words or relics before his death. He just closed his eyes peacefully. His family and disciples held a simple and grand funeral for him." "After Zhang Liang's death, he was posthumously named Marquis Wencheng. He His name and achievements have been recorded in history.”

“Emperors of all dynasties highly respected Zhang Liang and assigned him to Taigong Shangfu Temple or Wuchengwang Temple many times. Later generations also admired Zhang Liang and built temples or ancestral halls to worship him in the places where he lived or lived in seclusion. His soul."

"Zhang Liang is one of the most outstanding counselors in the history of the Flower Country, and also one of the most admirable loyal ministers and wise men."

"With his outstanding wisdom and strategy, he assisted Liu Bang in establishing the Han Dynasty and made significant contributions to the rejuvenation and reunification of the Chinese nation. He did not love power, was not greedy for wealth, was not afraid of rape, and was not afraid of sacrifice. He is a traditional Chinese character A model in culture of "being wise and protecting oneself" and "not living with success"."

"He was proficient in the ways of Huang and Lao, and aspired to become an immortal. He was the pioneer of "independence and ascension" and "ascension to immortality" in Chinese Taoist culture. His life was full of legends and mysteries, as well as wisdom and character."

"The reason why Zhang Liang was able to enter the Martial Arts Temple is the same as Zhuge Liang. Although he is not good at using force, he is an out-and-out strategist."

"Zhang Liang's ability to lead troops and fight is not very strong, but he is able to coordinate the overall situation and formulate a grand strategy for Liu Bang to conquer the world. This is one reason, and another reason is that he is Jiang Taigong's personal disciple."

"Zhang Liang met Huang Shigong when he was in Xiapi and obtained "Tai Gong's Art of War". Because of the difference, Zhang Liang often recited it."

""The Art of War of Taigong" was written by Jiang Ziya, so Zhang Liang was enshrined beside Jiang Taigong as his disciple. Secondly, Zhang Liang was very humble and low-key. His reputation in history has always been very good. He knows how to advance and retreat, and defends the hero. As a female, she knows how to retreat bravely at critical moments and looks down on fame and fortune. Therefore, it is understandable that Zhang Liang enters the martial arts temple as a civil servant and counselor."

Qin Shihuang: "Mou Sheng" is such a big title, what a big tone!
Zhao Kuangyin: Emperor Shihuang, you may not know that Mr. Zifang’s intelligence is far beyond what can be expressed in a paragraph.

Qin Shihuang: I can hear that it is unusual to be able to control one's ambitions in a high position and escape unscathed. South Korea?I don’t know if I can recruit this person.

Li Si: Who can pick up the four words "strategizing"? I once felt that I was such a person, a Hu Hai, which directly made me step down from the high platform. I am just an ordinary person among all living beings.

Zhuge Liang: Mr. Zifang, I admire him for his ingenuity, strategy, courage and intelligence!

"It is appropriate for Zhang Liang to be on the list. As a disciple of Jiang Taigong, and Song Huizong favored Taoism, it was also appropriate for him to rise to a higher position in the Song Dynasty."

(End of this chapter)

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like