Ma Yuan (Han dynasty)

Ma Yuan (Chinese马 援/马援, Pinyin Ma Yuán; † 49 ) was a Chinese general of the Han Dynasty. The Shu- General Ma Chao is descended from him.

Life

He helped the Han Emperor Guangwu to unite the kingdom and restore the Han Dynasty. He also led campaigns against the tribes in what is now Vietnam and suppressed the rebellion of the Trung sisters, Trung Trac (征 侧, Zhen Ce) and Trung Nhi (征 贰, Zheng He ).

One of his biggest successes was the subjugation of the Nanman in the south of the kingdom. For this he received the honorary title oppressors of depth. The area, which he had conquered, is approximately identical to the present-day northern Vietnam. He was worshiped proven by the Nanman, and give it a temple was built, which has so far not localized.

Ma Yuan also defeated the warlord Wei Ao (隗 嚣), who had settled in what is now eastern Gansu.

On a campaign in the year 49 against the Wulin tribes (in modern eastern Gansu and northwestern Hunan ) is a disease made ​​under Ma Yuan soldiers wide, the most victimized many, even Ma Yuan. His deputy Geng Shu, who had not been in agreement with Ma Yuan's strategy, conspired with Emperor Guangwu son- Liang Song ( who also harbored a grudge against Ma Yuan ). They slandered Ma Yuan and accused him of many (we mostly not of traditional ) crimes. Two important accusations were that he had inflicted on his way to the Wulin strains of the disease itself and embezzled on the campaign pearls and rhinoceros horn. Emperor Guangwu was deceived and deprived Ma Yuan posthumously his fief and his Marquis title.

Importance

Ma Yuan is one of the most famous generals in Chinese history, but less of his military successes because of, but rather because of his perseverance and respect for friends and subordinates. Among his military skills came praise for his self- discipline. His daughter was Empress of Emperor Ming and was highly respected.

Two Chinese proverbs are attributed to Ma Yuan: " The body in horse leather wrap " (马革裹尸) means as much as the one responsible indulge a warrior against who is willing to die on the battlefield. Ma Yuan is said to have used this phrase when he told a friend why he wanted to continue the war service.

The other is " to draw a tiger inappropriate gives a dog " (画 虎 不成 反 类 犬). He is said to have admonished with these words his nephew to be circumspect in their conduct, and not to try to imitate You Bao ( a heroic figure of her time ). For if someone you imitate Bao, who was not so heroic as he would end up as the nefarious crooks.

  • Military person (China)
  • Han Dynasty
  • Born in the 1st century BC or 1st century
  • Died 49
  • Man
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