Confucian generals refer to Confucian generals who are knowledgeable and elegant. A general who is excellent in literature and martial arts also refers to a Confucian scholar who serves in the army. A Confucian general should have a Confucian temperament and the wisdom of a military strategist before he can be called a Confucian general. Otherwise, at best, he is just a general with both civil and military skills.
Confucian general is a Chinese word, the pinyin is rújiàng, which comes from the Tang Dynasty Xue Neng's poem "Qinghe River Rafting": "Confucian generals do not need to praise Qie_, the poems have not been heard to explain the romance."
Basic concepts:
Confucian generals refer to Confucian generals who are both courageous and strategic, and possess both literary talent and martial arts. It is often used to describe Confucian generals who are outstanding in both literary talent and martial arts. Such as: Feng Fengshi, Ji Zun, Jia Fu, Cao Cao, Lu Su, Zhou Yu, Du Yu, Li Jing, Yue Fei, Yuan Chonghuan, Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, Wu Qi, Xin Qiji, etc.
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"Zuo Zhuan" said: Jin Mou Marshal, Zhao Shui said: "Qie _ talked about etiquette and music and promoted poetry and calligraphy, so as to control the Chinese army."
"Han Shu" said : Feng Fengshi selected Liang Jiazi as his general. When he was more than forty years old, he studied "Spring and Autumn", dabbled in righteousness, and read history books.
"Book of the Later Han Dynasty" says: Ma Yuan was busy in making progress, and he was especially good at recounting his past lives. Everyone from the elders of the three auxiliaries to the young people in the village can listen. From the crown prince to all the kings who have heard of it, all of them are ears and forgetfulness. He was also good at military strategy, and the emperor often said: "Discussing troops against waves is in agreement with me." Whenever he has a plan, he doesn't use it.
Also said: Ji Zun is a general, and he uses Confucianism to recruit scholars. When drinking wine and having fun, he must sing elegant songs and throw pots. Although I am in the military, I never forget Zu Dou.
Also said: Jia Fu was very eager to learn and studied the Book of Documents. When Shiwuyin Li Sheng was surprised, he said to his disciples: "Jia Jun has such an appearance and ambition, and he is diligent in learning, and he is the weapon of a general."
Also said: Jia Fu knew that the emperor wanted to fight, so he revised his essays. Virtue did not want heroes to support the capital, so he and Deng Yu, the Marquis of Gaomi, plagiarized soldiers and promoted Confucianism. ("Guangya" said: Plagiarism, cutting also. It is called the elimination of armored soldiers. "Dongguan Hanji" said: Close the door again to cultivate authority, re-teach the "Book of Changes", and arouse great righteousness.) The emperor was deeply impressed by this, so he dismissed the generals on his left and right. . If you wait, you will be ranked first, and you will be promoted to a special position.
"Wu Shu" says: Lu Su was a strict man. He is less interested in playing ornaments, frugal inside and outside, and does not do good things. He manages the army and regulates it, and must implement the ban. Even in the military formation, he will not let go of the book. He is also good at talking and writing. Think far and wide, and have extraordinary wisdom. After Jia Fu, Su became the crown prince.
The "Book of Jin" says: Du Yu could not ride on his horse, nor could he shoot through a trap. However, whenever there was a major event, he was always ranked among the generals.