Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi were both big stars in the Tang Dynasty. How did they die?

The so-called personality determines fate and thinking determines the way out. This sentence is appropriate for Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi. The two of them were called "LiGuo", and as the Gemini among the superstars in the Tang Dynasty, they made great contributions to saving the empire.

The endings of these two heroes are completely different. Guo Ziyi died at the age of 85. In ancient times, it was an absolute longevity. Li Guangbi died of depression at the age of 57. What he said before he died revealed a kind of helplessness to life.

Let's look at the words in the sketch, "They are also heroes of the empire. Why is the final gap so big? " Now let's compare it from the following aspects.

(A) the comparison of their merits

Guo Ziyi: pacify the Anshi rebellion and recover Chang 'an and Luoyang; Defeat the invasion of Tubo and Tangut.

In 757 AD, Guo Ziyi led the troops to recapture Chang 'an, Xijing and Luoyang, the eastern capital, to add Stuart and seal the title of lord protector.

In August 758 AD, it was ordered by the Secretariat.

In May 759 AD, he was relieved of military power and became an idle official because he was responsible for the defeat of Xiangzhou.

In 762 AD, Taiyuan and Jiangzhou mutinied, and Guo Ziyi was the king of Fenyang. He left Jiangzhou to put down the rebellion and was soon relieved of his military power.

In the winter of 763 AD, Tubo invaded Chang 'an; Tang Daizong opened Guo Ziyi, and Tubo occupied Chang 'an 10 for many days. Tubo heard that Guo Ziyi was closely related to Tang Jun, and immediately fled Chang 'an.

In 765 AD, an official of the Tang Dynasty, Pu Guhuai 'en, rebelled and led the Tubo and Uighur invasion. Guo Ziyi rode the club back to the Uighur leader to persuade them to unite and break the Tubo.

Li Guangbi: Participated in quelling the Anshi Rebellion and suppressing the Yuan Chao Uprising in eastern Zhejiang.

Evaluation: Throughout the glorious war history, Guo Ziyi has experienced many war scenes.

However, during the most critical Anshi Rebellion, Tang Jun was defeated because of an unknown "demon wind" in the battle of Yecheng. Finally, Guo Ziyi took responsibility and was dismissed from the military, and Li Guangbi took his place.

So later, Li Guangbi played the leading role, and Guo Ziyi became a spectator. On the whole, Li Guangbi has obviously surpassed Guo Ziyi in military achievements. According to historical records, Li Guangbi's "meritorious military service rose to the top of ZTE" ("New Tang Book"), and this evaluation is still very pertinent.

PK results, Li Guangbi slightly better.

(B) Military command art

Guo Ziyi: In 755 1 1 month, the Anshi Rebellion broke out, and Guo Ziyi was appointed as the special envoy of Shuofang. He led the troops to recapture two cities.

In the winter of 763 AD, Tubo invaded and led the troops to recover Chang 'an. Guo Ziyi rode alone to see the Uighur leader. Here only reflects Guo Ziyi's personal heroism, and the battle is carried out in a straightforward way, with no amazing highlights.

Li Guangbi: In the battle to recapture Changshan County, Li Guangbi sent troops to form a phalanx with long guns, and archers and archers covered it. This arrangement, Shi Siming cavalry advantage can't play, was routed. This is a classic formation method for infantry to deal with cavalry.

Defend Taiyuan, invent "tunnel warfare", defeat Cai Xide with "Fire Bull Array", skillfully use "beautiful horse plan" and defeat Shi Siming Heyang.

The Biography of Li Guangbi in the Old Tang Dynasty is even more direct, saying that even Sun Wu, Wuqi, Han Xin and Leitian are "or guilty" than Li Guangbi. Although this evaluation is somewhat high, it must be admitted that his art of war command occupies a glorious position in the long river of chinese military history.

As a result of PK, Li Guangbi won completely.

(3) Means of running the army

Guo Ziyi: Because he can be integrated with soldiers in the army, he has high prestige and can play the role of being available at any time. Later, when Buguhuai rebelled, Guo Ziyi stepped forward, and his old men defected in succession, which showed his position in the minds of soldiers.

Li Guangbi: He ruled the army majestically and effectively, and overpowered his subordinates, but there was always suspicion and fear. The army he led can't really unite. Later, afraid of being framed by eunuchs, he dared not enter the DPRK, and his image was greatly reduced.

PK results, Guo Ziyi is obviously better.

(4) Mind and tolerance

Guo Ziyi: He was framed by slanderers many times in his life and deprived of military power. Xiangzhou was defeated, and was slandered by eunuch Yu Chaoen, who pushed all the responsibility for the defeat to Guo Ziyi, so that Guo Ziyi was dismissed from military power. Guo Ziyi accepted.

Jealous of Guo Ziyi's outstanding military exploits, Yu Chaoen ordered people to dig his father's grave, and ministers worried that he would rebel and send troops. After Guo Ziyi entered Korea, Tang Daizong told him about it. He said with tears: "I have been leading troops for a long time, and I can't ban soldiers from destroying people's graves." Others dug my father's grave. This is the punishment of heaven, and no one opposes me. "

Later, Yu Chaoen invited Guo Ziyi to dinner, and Yuan Zai, the prime minister, sent someone to tell him that Yu Chaoen would treat him badly and his men also asked to go with him. Guo Ziyi didn't agree, only brought a dozen children.

Yu Chaoen asked, "Why are there so few followers?"

Guo Ziyi told him what he had heard. Yu Chaoen was moved to tears: "You are not an elder, can you not be suspicious?"

Li Guangbi: As the northern capital of Taiyuan, Cui Zhong was disrespectful, and Li Guangbi made a mountain out of a molehill, killing him to bully him.

Just after receiving the Union Army, Zhang Yongji missed Guo Ziyi, made some complaints and said some outrageous things. Li Guangbi took the opportunity to kill him and intimidate the armed forces.

Later, the second-in-command Gu came to see him with 500 Hu cavalry. The mutual trust of the generals is doubtful.

Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi both worked under the guidance of our North China era, and they didn't get along well. Although they eat at the same table, they stare at each other. Later, Guo Ziyi succeeded Ann Sishun as our time, and Li Guangbi was hesitant to leave. Ten days later, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty ordered Guo Ziyi to lead an expedition to the East. Li Guangbi went into the official residence to see Guo Ziyi and said, "I'd rather die, but please forgive my wife and children."

Guo Ziyi immediately came down from the hall, held Li Guangbi in his arms and said with tears, "Today's country is in trouble, even the emperor abandoned it and took refuge. How can I send troops to fight without your help? Now is the time to be selfish! "

So they support each other and worship each other, and * * * seeks to break the thief's plan.

Guo Ziyi's thoughts on this matter can be seen. Li Guangbi will always be a gentleman with a small heart, and his mind is obviously too small.

PK result: Guo Ziyi won completely.

(5) Loyalty

Guo Ziyi: In July 763, Tubo launched a large-scale attack on the Tang Dynasty and occupied Chang 'an. Tang Daizong quickly appointed Yong Wang Shili as Marshal inside Shanhaiguan Pass and Guo Ziyi as Deputy Marshal to organize forces to resist the attack of the Tubo army. Guo Ziyi was deprived of military power for a long time and lived at home. As soon as the country called, he immediately went to the front with his twenty Qin ice, and finally defeated the Tubo army and recovered Chang 'an.

In 765 AD, Pugu Huai 'en rebelled and led Uighur and Tubo invasion. Guo Ziyi wanted to ride into the Uighur camp alone, but his men dissuaded him.

Guo Ziyi said: "If we go to war with them today, not only will our father and son die on the battlefield, but I will go to the alliance sincerely. If they can accept it, it will be a blessing for all countries; If I can't accept it, even if I die, the whole family can save it. "

After that, he rode into the camp alone and rode his horse to Yaogeluo. At the same time, he "dodged the gun, released his armor and threw the gun", that is, he threw away all his helmets, armor and weapons. Finally, under his earnest persuasion, Uighur United with Tang Jun to deal with Tubo, and achieved great victory.

Li Guangbi: When Tubo invaded Chang 'an, Tang Daizong abandoned the capital and fled to Shaanxi, and sent letters to all directions. For more than a month, our envoys were dissatisfied with the court because they hated eunuch tyranny, but they didn't move. Didn't send a single soldier to Guanzhong!

Tang Daizong is anxious to write a letter to Li Guangbi, asking him to go to Shanxi. He didn't go because he was afraid of being framed by people like Yu Chaoen. Later, Tubo was defeated by Guo Ziyi. After Tang Daizong returned to Chang 'an, he appointed Li Guangbi as the east capital. Li Guangbi made an excuse and returned to Xuzhou to collect rent and collect taxes.

Later, Tang Daizong sent a letter to Li Guangbi, asking to enter the DPRK. Li Guangbi was afraid of the eunuch Yu Chaoen and Cheng's injury, but he still didn't dare to go to Chang 'an to see him. Tian and others have greatly changed their awe of him.

But at this time, Tang Daizong, who was not at ease with him, took his mother to worship in Chang 'an, and his meaning was obvious. As a result, when Li Guangbi of Xuzhou was dying, his subordinates asked him about his plans after his death. He sighed: "I have been in the army for many years and I can't go home to support my mother. It is unfilial. What can I say? "

PK results Guo Ziyi

General Comment: Guo Ziyi is a loyal minister who faithfully protects God. He is a politician and strategist at first, and then he can be said to be a generous warrior.

Li Guangbi is short-sighted, loyal and suspicious. Just an outstanding soldier.

So the ending of the last two people is very different. No matter its historical position and fame, it is not surprising that Guo Ziyi is much higher than Li Guangbi.