First, Guan Yu.
Zhuge Liang is the head of Liu Bei's civil servants, and Guan Yu is the head of Liu Bei's military commanders. Guan Yu followed Liu Bei from the beginning and served as an important general under Liu Bei. Guan Yu is superb in martial arts. He killed Yan Liang in the Battle of White Horse, which was a rare achievement in the Three Kingdoms period. Moreover, he was good at leading troops to fight and became an indispensable assistant of Liu Bei. In the battle of Xiangfan, he flooded seven armies, which made China win a great victory and made him famous.
Guan Yu is not only outstanding in military ability, but also familiar with Spring and Autumn Annals and has certain political ability. In the early days of Liu Bei's career, he often served as Liu Bei's deputy and assumed the responsibility of governing the local government. In addition, Guan Yu was loyal to Liu Bei, refused to win over Cao Cao in every way, and wanted to ride thousands of miles alone to return to Liu Bei's command. Therefore, Guan Yu was reused by Liu Bei and was stationed in Jingzhou by Liu Bei as the main general of the northern expedition from Jingzhou to Wanluo in the future.
The relationship between Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu is still relatively harmonious. However, this kind of harmony is not the kind of unity of mind, but more a kind of Zhuge Liang's ignorance of Guan Yu. Guan Yu, who is kind to soldiers and arrogant to literati, naturally pays homage to Zhuge Liang, a romantic celebrity group. However, Zhuge Liang tried to get on well with Guan Yu for Liu Bei's career.
In the formulation of Longzhong Dui, Zhuge Liang specially reserved the position of general for Guan Yu to guard Jingzhou and explore Wanluo in the north. In daily communication, Zhuge Liang was humble and polite, and gradually gained the respect of Guan Yu. Guan Yu acknowledged Zhuge Liang's position as a civil servant leader and maintained a good relationship with him.
After Ma Chao surrendered, Guan Yu wrote to Zhuge Liang asking about Ma Chao. Zhuge Liang wrote a letter praising Guan Yu. Guan Yu was very happy to read the letter and distributed it to the guests. However, this situation just exposed a situation, that is, Guan Yu sincerely asked Zhuge Liang for advice, but what he got was Zhuge Liang's exaggerated words. It can be seen from this that Zhuge Liang is not so honest with Guan Yu, but has his own reservations. Therefore, the relationship between Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu is at best a normal relationship at work, and it is hard to say that you like it.
Second, Zhang Fei.
The relationship between Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei is much better than Guan Yu's, but it is hard to say that they like it very much. Zhang Fei and Guan Yu are similar, both joined Liu Bei's army at the same time. The three of them sleep on the same sofa, as close as brothers. As a ministry of Liu Bei, Zhang Fei not only saved Liu Bei after the break of Changbanpo, but also made great contributions in the battle of seizing Yizhou and Hanzhong.
Zhang Fei's character is to respect a gentleman but not a villain. After a period of contact with Zhuge Liang, I was very impressed with Zhuge Liang. However, this is just Zhang Fei's wishful thinking, and Zhuge Liang only takes a courtesy attitude towards him. After seizing Yizhou, Zhang Fei lived in Liuba mansion with bedding in order to get close to Liuba. But Liu Ba ignored Zhang Fei, which made Zhang Fei very embarrassed. Zhuge Liang persuaded Liu Ba after learning that Zhang Fei was indeed an out-and-out strategist, but for the sake of his sincere communication, he should still treat him with courtesy.
Liu Ba replied that a gentleman should associate with heroes all over the world, which has nothing to do with these ranks. Zhuge Liang was noncommittal about Liu Ba's answer, and his attitude towards Zhang Fei can also be seen from what he said to Liu Ba. His views are similar to those of Liu Ba, but as the leader of Liu Bei's civil servants and the prime minister's choice, he can't treat Zhang Fei like Liu Ba. So Zhuge Liang doesn't like Zhang Fei very much.
Third, Ma Chao.
As the last general of the Five Tigers to join Liu Bei's camp, Ma Chao has outstanding military ability and distinguished family background. However, Ma Chao also has a bad reputation of not loving his relatives, which makes it difficult for him to be reused in Liu Bei's camp. After Ma Chao joined Liu Bei's camp, he was not reused and finally had to die of depression.
If Zhuge Liang likes Ma Chao, he will naturally put in a good word for Ma Chao and recommend Ma Chao for an important position. However, instead of Zhuge Liang's praise for Ma Chao, we saw his demeaning words. In his reply to Guan Yu, he deliberately belittled Ma Chao and raised Guan Yu in order to reassure Guan Yu.
Zhuge Liang said in his letter that Ma Chao was the master of Yue He Yingbu. But on the battlefield, it can only keep pace with Zhang Fei, and it can't be compared with Guan Yu's peerless escape group. This letter was publicly spread by Guan Yu and widely publicized, which was tantamount to Zhuge Liang's public opinion of Ma Chao.
As the highest official of Liu Bei's camp, Ma Chao took the lead in many public occasions of Liu Bei. For example, when Ma Chao persuaded Liu Bei to accept the advice of King Hanzhong, he ranked first among ministers. Zhuge Liang ignored Ma Chao's nominal position in Liu Bei's camp and publicly expressed his views on him. It can be seen that Zhuge Liang doesn't like this person. Therefore, judging from Zhuge Liang's moral concept, Ma Chao's disregard for his relatives is too deviant.
Fourth, Huang Zhong.
After Battle of Red Cliffs, Huang Zhong joined Liu Bei's camp. At that time, Liu Bei occupied four counties in the south of the Yangtze River in Jingzhou. As a general of Changsha County, Huang Zhong surrendered to Liu Bei. After joining Liu Bei's camp, Huang Zhong, who is old, is full of vitality and has created immortal feats with Liu Bei.
He followed Liu Bei into Sichuan and did well in the battle to seize Yizhou. Liu Bei made him a general of conquering Lu. The battle of Hanzhong killed Xia, the commander-in-chief in Dingjun Mountain, which laid the foundation for Liu Bei to seize Hanzhong. After the war, Liu Bei rewarded him for his meritorious service and made him a post-general, juxtaposed with Guan Yu and others.
At this time, Zhuge Liang showed his true attitude towards Huang Zhong. He persuaded Liu Bei not to let Huang Zhong be a post-general. But Zhuge Liang couldn't say any reason, because he himself admitted that Huang Zhong had made great contributions after he entered Sichuan, and even Zhang Fei and Ma Chao dared not object. The reason put forward by Zhuge Liang is that Guan Yu, who is far away in Jingzhou, is afraid that he doesn't know Huang Zhong's contribution, and he will be very angry when he hears that Huang Zhong is in a row with himself.
It is difficult for us to see Zhuge Liang's reasons. You will be rewarded for your meritorious service. Why do you want to see the face of Guan Yu thousands of miles away? In fact, Zhuge Liang stopped Huang Zhong to reward something else. But it can be seen from here that Zhuge Liang doesn't like Huang Zhong.
Fifth, Zhao Yun.
So, what is Zhuge Liang's real purpose of not letting Huang Zhong get a reward? In fact, he did it for Zhao Yun. In Liu Bei's camp, Zhao Yun is also a general who has already joined. He is by Liu Bei's side, serving him faithfully, regardless of personal gain or loss. He is not only an excellent cavalry general, but also has a certain literary talent. He is a generalist around Liu Bei.
As the head of Liu Bei's internal security, he protected Liu Bei and his family. In the battle of Changbanpo, he broke through the encirclement of Cao Jun, rescued Liu Bei's family and saved Liu Chan's life. After Zhao Yun captured the four counties in the south of Jingzhou, like Zhuge Liang, he took the post of local governance. He was a prefect of Guiyang and contributed to Liu Bei's foot soldiers.
After Liu Bei married Mrs. Sun, it was a headache for Mrs. Sun and her subordinates to be overbearing. Then I remembered that Zhao Yun was mighty and steady, and appointed him to be in charge of the internal affairs, which relieved Liu Bei's worries. In the battle of Yizhou, Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei led Jingzhou reinforcements into Sichuan, and made outstanding achievements. In the Battle of Hanshui, Zhao Yun surrendered and defeated Cao Jun, and was praised by Liu Bei as "Zi Long Yong".
When Liu Beisheng was a minister, there were only four places, and Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong were the last candidates. After consideration, Liu Bei decided to give this quota to Huang Zhong, which made Zhuge Liang feel unfair to Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun is recognized as a model of hard work in Liu Bei's camp. Just because he spent most of his time managing Liu Bei's internal affairs, he didn't have a chance to go into battle, so his merits were not great. However, in terms of qualifications and contributions, Zhao Yun is no worse than others.
If Huang Zhong's heavyweight general is rejected, this quota will undoubtedly fall on Zhao Yun. Although Liu Bei didn't take Zhuge Liang's advice, from here we can see Zhuge Liang's love and appreciation for Zhao Yun. It is for this reason that Zhao Yun is also the closest person to Zhuge Liang among the Five Tiger Generals.
In many of Zhuge Liang's decisions, Zhao Yun's shadow can be seen. He worked with Zhuge Liang when he was a magistrate in Guiyang. When Liu Bei launched the Yiling War, Zhao Yun came forward to stop Liu Bei and spoke Zhuge Liang's opinion. After Liu Bei's death, Zhao Yun, as Zhuge Liang's most trusted general, joined him in the Northern Expedition.
During Zhuge Liang's first Northern Expedition, he sent Zhao Yun as a general, led his army out of Xiegu to Yan County, and contained Wei Jun in Chang 'an. Zhuge Liang adopted an adventurous tactic only once in his life. As an independent general appointed by Zhuge Liang, Zhao Yun shows Zhuge Liang's esteem for him. It can be seen from Zhuge Liang's actions that he likes and appreciates Zhao Yun.
Conclusion:
Zhuge Liang's different attitudes towards the five tigers and generals are mainly determined by Zhuge Liang's own judgment criteria. In Zhuge Liang's eyes, his favorite is Zhao Yun, a smart, brave, hardworking, knowledgeable and general with the overall situation in mind. This kind of general is an ideal model in Zhuge Liang's mind, so he entrusted Zhao Yun with heavy responsibility and respect. Naturally, the relationship between two people is also the best. On many occasions, when Zhuge Liang is not able to come forward, Zhao Yun will speak for him.
I think Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhuge Liang have a good relationship.
Although Guan Yu didn't like scholar-officials, he admired Zhuge Liang's skill, and Zhuge Liang accurately grasped Guan Yu's character. A beautiful man in the letter dismissed the idea of Guan Yu and Ma Chao fighting one-on-one. Both of them are original members of Liu Bei's team. They have experienced many things together and believe that the relationship must be harmonious.
Zhang Fei likes to associate with gentlemen best and is good at painting and calligraphy. He must have many languages with Zhuge Liang and spent a long time together. Zhang Fei was cruel to his subordinates, and Zhuge Liang tried to persuade him many times, but the effect was not great, because Liu Bei also tried to persuade Zhang Fei to be useless. It shows that acquaintances will not listen to advice, which is also in line with the basic reaction of human nature.
However, civil servants and military commanders are not subordinate to each other, and ordinary officials will avoid suspicion during non-working hours to prevent being criticized for nepotism. Therefore, the establishment of their friendship is the foundation of a good relationship first. Later, after Liu Bei won Jingzhou Yizhou, they also neglected to contact.
When Liu Bei was alive, Shu was basically stable. Later, the military and political power of Shu was completely in Zhuge Liang's hands, and the core class also included the later army of the Five Tigers. But among these five people, who has the best relationship with Zhuge Liang? Loyal and upright Zhao Zilong, or brave and arrogant Guan Yunchang. Unfortunately, neither of them is.
In fact, the relationship between Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu is not good, at least in front of Liu Bei. After all, water and fire have been incompatible since ancient times. To Liu Bei, he is like Liu Bang, Guan Yu is Han Xin, and Zhuge Liang is Xiao He. Zhuge Liang attached great importance to the literati class, and Guan Yu looked down on such people, just like Cao Cao. But Zhuge Liang was born in the literati class, and this class contradiction is irreconcilable.
Zhao Yun seems to be Zhuge Liang's right-hand man, and they have worked together for a long time. But Zhao Yun is loyal enough. He was loyal to only two people in his life, one was Liu Bei and the other was Liu Chan. He obeyed Zhuge Liang because of the inheritance of Shu Han and Liu. Zhao Yun also paid close attention to Zhuge Liang and prepared for him. Liu Bei wanted to give Zhuge Liang Yizhou fertile land, but Zhao Yun immediately opposed it. Liu Bei wants to attack Jingzhou, and Zhao Yun also opposes it. Zhuge Liang didn't say a word. The most important point is that after Zhuge Liang's defeat in the Northern Expedition for the first time, even Zhao Yun, who made meritorious service, was demoted and lost his position as an army protector.
Ma Chao himself is very unstable in Shu? On one occasion, Peng Yang and Ma Chao quarreled, Ma Chao reported to Liu Bei, and Liu Bei locked Peng Yang up. Later, Peng Yang came out after asking Zhuge Liang for help. There are also contradictions between these two people.
Since the old general Huang Zhong came to Shu, his position has been rising. Zhuge Liang helped a lot, but the most important thing is that these two people are fellow villagers.
Finally, there is one Zhang Fei left. The real Zhang Fei in history is not as big as we thought, but he can read, write and draw, and he has the best relationship with Zhuge Liang. As mentioned above, Zhuge Liang was born in a famous family, and Zhang Fei's family was quite well-off. He usually likes to fiddle with calligraphy and painting. There is no aristocratic family like Zhuge Liang who doesn't like to write and draw. And Zhang Fei is a man who respects a gentleman. What is a gentleman? A scholar is not a gentleman, but a gentleman of noble birth. As a result, Zhang Fei and Zhuge Liang got closer and closer, and their relationship was natural.
When Liu Bei was alive, Shu was fairly stable. After that, the military and political power of Shu was completely in Zhuge Liang's hands, and the core class also included the later generals of the Five Tigers. But among these five people, who has a better relationship with Zhuge Liang? Loyal Zhao Yun, or brave and arrogant Guan Yu. Unfortunately, neither of them is.
In fact, the relationship between Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang is not good. Lazy people are at least harmonious in front of Liu Bei. After all, water and fire have been incompatible since ancient times. For Liu Bei, four ones are like Liu Bang, Guan Yu is Han Xin, and Zhuge Liang is Xiao He. Zhuge Liang attached great importance to the literati class, and Guan Yu looked down on such people, just like Cao Cao. But Zhuge Liang was born in the literati class, and this class contradiction is irreconcilable.
Zhao Yun seems to be Zhuge Liang's right-hand man. They have worked together for a long time, but Zhao Yun has only been loyal to two people in his life, one is Liu Bei and the other is Liu Chan, the late emperor. The reason why he is so obedient to Zhuge Liang is also for the sake of Shu and Liu's inheritance. Zhao Yun keeps an eye on Zhuge Liang and is ready for him. Liu Bei wanted to give Zhuge Liang Yizhou fertile land, but Zhao Yun immediately opposed it. Liu Bei wanted to attack Jingzhou, but Zhao Yun opposed it. It's Zhuge Liang. Nobody talks. Most importantly, after Zhuge Liang's first defeat in the Northern Expedition, even Zhao Yun, who made meritorious service, was demoted, and the position of the central imperial army was gone.
Ma Chao's own life in the Shu army is also very unstable. Once Peng Yang and Ma Chao quarreled, Ma Chao and Liu Bei snitched, and Liu Bei locked Peng Yang up. Peng Yang still turned to Zhuge Liang for help. There are also contradictions between these two people. Since Huang Zhong, an old general, came to the camp of the Shu army, his position has been rising, among which Zhuge Liang has helped a lot, but one of the important reasons is that these two people are fellow villagers.
Finally, there is one Zhang Fei left. The real Zhang Fei in history may not be as big as we thought, but he can read, write and draw, and he has the best relationship with Zhuge Liang. As mentioned above, Zhuge Liang was born in a famous family, and Zhang Fei's family was also quite well-off. He usually likes to fiddle with calligraphy and painting. Who doesn't like Zhuge Liang, who was born in a famous family, to write and draw? And Zhang Fei is a man who respects a gentleman. What is a gentleman? Reading is not a gentleman, but a gentleman of noble birth. So, Zhang Fei and Zhuge Liang got closer and closer. It is natural for two people to have a good relationship.
Everything is fine. After a long time, Zhao and Zhuge Liang will definitely get to know each other better, and their feelings will naturally be better. Huang Zhong's old battle of Dingjun Mountain was tacitly supported by Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei, and of course Huang Zhong was respected. As for Ma Chao, it's hard to say. Let's face it! After all, it's not as long as a few other people are familiar with it.