Zhao Yun

Zhao Yun (* 168, † 229 in Han Zhong ), also called Zilong, was an important commander in the army of Shu Han during the three kingdoms period. For most of his life, he is the warlord Liu Bei of Shu Han, and one next to the other generals Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong and Ma Chao 's five Tigergenerälen of Shu.

Zhao Yun was a master of the dragon peers and perfected his technique according to the legends during the chase at Chang Ban. He is in China today as a symbol of bravery, discipline, strength and youth.

Life

Zhao Yun joined as a leader of a small group of volunteers Gongsun Zan 192. He served under Liu Bei, at the time still an officer under Gongsun Zan, and his cavalry. After the uprising of the Yellow Turbans and Dong Zhuo's defeat, Liu broke In order to unite the shattered empire again.

Zhao Yun Liu joined and served With this continue as an officer. Zhao Yun developed a close bond with Liu Bei and Shu Han campaigned for more men. In 208, Zhao Yun rescued during the Battle of Changban the young son Liu Bei, Liu Shan, and the wife of Liu Beis Many rumors and legends surrounding the rescue of the young Liu Shan.

After the Battle of Red Cliffs, Zhao Yun Liu helped With the conquest of the territories in Jiang Nan and was one of Liu Bei's leading forces, rewarded with the title of major general. Later he fought together with Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei at Jiang Zhou and Chengdu. In 223 he received the title general who conquered the South.

227 he participated in the first Northern Expedition against the Wei, which was led by Zhuge Liang. Urged to unite the empire under Han Shu, Zhuge Liang left the army Shu Wei pull tions where Zhao Yun met the efficient Wei - General Cao Zhen. After poor defense against the more numerous army succeeded Zhao Yun to perform an orderly retreat. Because of the defeat, he was demoted to " General, who kept the peace in the army ."

In 229 Zhao Yun died in Han Zhong at the age of 61 years. He left two sons, Zhao Tong and Zhao Guang.

In the literature

Zhao Yun has become a popular figure in Chinese culture and is mentioned in numerous stories, novels and anecdotes about the time of the Three Kingdoms. After the great success of the novel story of the Three Kingdoms Luo Guanzhong Zhao Yun was well known 1000 years after his death. It is said that Zhao Yun was one of the few favorite characters of the author. In the novel, Zhao Yun is as close to perfect, as a fiercely loyal, described strong in battle and highly intelligent and honored.