Speaking of generals, we have seen them in movies and TV series. Those generals who fight on the battlefield make people feel very powerful. So in history, are there any generals who can fight? So the answer is definitely yes. For example, Yue Fei and Han Xin are both very good at fighting. If you ask whether there is a general who can not only fight but also command and understand the art of war, you may have some difficulties.
Generals like this are all-round talents, but they are not without them. In the Tang Dynasty, there was an all-around general named Su Dingfang. Su Dingfang has gained a high reputation since he was a child by virtue of the four words of being brave and good at fighting. Su Dingfang is a typical young hero. He also followed his father on the battlefield to defeat the traitors.
In the second year of Xianqing, that is, in 657, he began to become the general manager of the march. He was able to become a unique figure at the time, and he also gained the trust of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty. The reason why Su Dingfang was promoted to the chief marching officer was because once during the war with Cheng Yaojin against the Western Turks, he took advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness and was able to stop the Turkic cavalry from the rear of the Turks with 500 cavalry in an instant. The battlefield of this war was also divided. The Western Turks lost this time, and Datang won the war.
As for why he is said to be a genius military strategist, it is because in the battle of Tang Dynasty to destroy Baiji, Su Dingfang once again showed his extremely high talent. Su Dingfang also knew how to command naval battles. This time In this battle, it was necessary to turn the land battle into a naval battle. Su Dingfang landed earlier than the enemy in this war.
Su Dingfang also formulated a detailed battle plan in this war, which was to destroy Baekje first, and then fight against Goguryeo with Silla. Su Dingfang was able to defeat the enemy's country three times and capture the enemy's leader three times. He was also very talented in calligraphy. Therefore, it is more appropriate to be called an all-around general. Of course, this is also inseparable from Su Dingfang's own efforts. After all, he is a capable person himself.