Xiang Yu is a controversial figure in history. Some people say that he lost his country because of his own willfulness, and finally ended up committing suicide by the Wujiang River. There are also some people who appreciate his heroic spirit and would rather die than cross the Yangtze River.
Xiang Yu is one of the ancients that I rarely appreciate. I like his heroism and chivalry. Let me ask: If he didn't have absolute trust in Liu Bang, how could he have the opportunity to secretly cross Chencang for Liu Bang? At that time, Xiang Yu had already conquered the Qin Dynasty. If he had listened to Fan Zeng and killed Liu Bang, how could there be Liu Bang later? Xiang Yu is Xiang Yu, he is straightforward, and he disdains hurting others with hidden arrows. There are at least two kinds of life, one is a utilitarian life and the other is an artistic life. Most people live a utilitarian life, so it is difficult to understand an artistic life. Liu Bang and Xiang Yu happen to be representatives of these two kinds of life. We always understand Xiang Yu from Du Mu’s point of view: “It’s unknown whether he will come back again”, but rarely think about the artistic life that Yi An told us as a woman: “You will be a hero in life, and you will be a hero in death. I still think about Xiang Yu. , refused to cross Jiangdong." The last two sentences of Ms. Li are not for Xiang Yu's pity, thinking that everything can be done after crossing Jiangdong - that is the same as Du Mu. Her last two sentences are a repetition of the first two sentences. If you refuse to cross the Yangtze River, you will be a hero in life and a ghost in death. Such a great ambition, how many people can do it through the ages! Xiang Yu still didn't figure out why he ended up like this. Is it "the death of heaven" or "the death of man"?
Xiang Yu's image can be regarded as a hero in people's hearts. His decisiveness is the same as Yue Fei's foolish loyalty, which fully meets the appreciation standards of the Chinese people. I think Xiang Yu has a heroic "temperament". As people say, his heroism, chivalry and magnanimity are worthy of people's admiration. He is also powerful, and his grasp of war is probably no match for even ten Liu Bangs. Who said Xiang Yu was brave but foolish? From his "burning the boat" battle, we can see his ability to lead troops and his confidence as a general. In fact, "burning the cauldron" has a bit of a psychological flavor. Whether Xiang Yu realized this or whether it was due to his courageous character is unknown, but this battle established his heroic image and established his unshakable history. status. Generally speaking, people like Xiang Yu coexist with confidence and arrogance. He is the "God of War", but he is not a counselor who governs the world. It can also be said that he is a "gentleman". In a fight with a "villain" like Liu Bang, his "arrogant" character can destroy him. Although such a person can dominate a country, it is difficult for him to become a king. His death has an obvious tragic color. The fall of a strong personality can always leave a sound of regret. His integrity of "refusing to go to Jiangdong" established the main theme of a generation of tragic heroes. In addition, there was Yu Ji by his side who would never change his mind until death, which also added a bit of romance to his death. Heroes and beauties have also become a legend passed down through the ages.
For Xiang Yu's death, people mostly expressed "regret" rather than "pity". Therefore, his tragedy is worth thinking about, and his image is closer to a hero. Outside the camp, there are ambushes and enemies on all sides; inside the camp, the candlelight is dim and the beauty is mournful. A glass of turbid wine, a sad song, a mighty hero, a man who never sheds tears, cried, tears streaming down his face - "Weeping for several lines, everyone weeping on the left and right, no one can look up", the mighty and powerful man The hero of this generation uttered the mournful cry of "If the glory is not gone, there is nothing you can do; if there is danger, there is nothing you can do." A picture of a hero's end was presented to future generations in such vivid colors, making them sigh, regret, and move. This is the scene described by Ma Qian of the Taishi Company in his famous work "Historical Records of Xiang Yu", and the emotions conveyed - deep sympathy and regret. Perhaps because of his romantic character and unfortunate circumstances, Tai Shigong had a preference for tragic characters. Tragic characters occupy a large proportion in "Historical Records". Especially for the Overlord of Western Chu, the sworn enemy who fought against the Emperor Gaozu of this dynasty, Taishi Gong was even more partial. Not only did he rank him among the emperors who inherited the dynasty, but he also described it vividly through several typical examples, such as: When the giant deer rescued Zhao, he destroyed the cauldron and the boat, one against ten, and defeated the Qin army; when Gaixia broke through the siege, he yelled and shouted, rushed down, broke the siege, beheaded the general, cut the flag and other war scenes, which shaped Xiang Yu into an unparalleled and indomitable figure. hero.
Over the past two thousand years, how many people have been moved by Xiang Yu's heroic spirit, and how many people have sighed and regretted that Xiang Yu did not conquer the world. Du Mu of the Tang Dynasty felt regretful that "the victorious and defeated soldiers had unexpected family affairs, but they were shameful and endured humiliation. The children of Jiangdong are many talented people, and their comeback is unknown." Song Yian had the feeling of regret that "he was born as a hero, and died as a ghost hero. He still misses Xiang Yu and refuses to cross Jiangdong. "Poetry of praise, even Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty, a Neo-Confucian scholar, praised "Gaixia Song" endlessly: "It is generous and fierce, with the anger of thousands of years of injustice." This naturally depends on the strong artistic appeal of Tai Shigong's "The Benji of Xiang Yu".
Xiang Yu and Liu Bang are completely different characters. He is indeed reckless, but he is a born heroic figure, unique and unprecedented. If you really read that history carefully, you will be impressed by his bravery. In many battles, he faced and fought thousands of enemies alone; sometimes he fought with hundreds of enemy soldiers on foot. Fierce fighting.
Xiang Yu, he is arrogant and domineering. This is the heroic sentiment of a passionate man. This is the heroic spirit of a generation of all-powerful heroes. At the same time, this is also the reason why he refuses to cross the Wujiang River. Someone once said sadly that maybe Xiang Yu is so young With a little domineering and a little less arrogance, you can cross the Wujiang River and make a comeback in the future. As the saying goes, "If you keep the green hills, you won't be afraid of running out of firewood."
I appreciate Xiang Yu because of Xiang Yu’s heroic character. I respect Xiang Yu because of Xiang Yu’s arrogance and domineering. Although his failure cannot but be said to be his own sorrow, I admire Xiang Yu because of Li Qingzhao’s comment, “Shengdang If you are a hero, you will die as a ghost!"