Guan Yunchang defeated Maicheng.

Perhaps people who have never been ill are particularly ill: people who have not made mistakes are particularly wrong; Those who have never lost a battle are particularly miserable. The reason is actually very simple. Such people often never think that they will get sick, make mistakes and be defeated. Guan Yu is such a person. Guan Yu fought and won many battles. With warm wine, he beheaded Hua Xiong, Wen Chou, Yan Liang, five links and six generals, and went to join forces alone to drive the seven armies. Before losing Maicheng, Guan Yu, who was guarding Jingzhou, had reached the peak of his prestige. According to historical records, in the south of Xuchang, Guan Yu, Zhenhua and Cao Cao negotiated to make promises to avoid their sharpness. At the same time, however, his pride reached its peak. He despised his colleagues. Liu Bei became the king of Hanzhong, making him the leader of the five Iliad, but he swore angrily not to be in the same column as veteran Huang Zhong, because Fei Yi comforted him that the king of Hanzhong was a general, and the general was the king of Hanzhong, so he felt balanced in his heart. He looked down on his subordinates; Feather is kind to Wu Renci, and arrogant to the scholar-officials. Fu Shiren and Mi Fang both gained his appreciation, which was one of the reasons why they later surrendered to Soochow. At the same time, after losing Jingzhou, Guan Yu could not stay in Nanjun and the police, so he had to go to Maicheng unbeaten. According to historical records, Quan tried to propose to his son, but he scolded him for his work and refused. It doesn't matter whether you promise or not. You don't have to marry your daughter to Sun Quan's son to form an alliance with Dongwu, and it's unnecessary to insult envoys. Why can't you be polite and decline politely?

However, Guan Yunchang, who is full of pride, is not used to doing so. No wonder Zhuge Liang stamped his foot repeatedly when he heard the news: Jingzhou is in danger, so you can send someone to repay Yun Chang. He is even more proud of Lu Xun, a young man who is still wet behind the ears. Lv Meng asked Sun Quan to send Lu Xun to guard the land entrance instead of him. Originally, it was to make Guan Yu more arrogant and let Guan Yu take it lightly. Guan Yu just fell into this trap, so he transferred Jingzhou to attack Fancheng, but Guan Yu was careless and lost Jingzhou. Guan Yu has many advantages. He is familiar with Spring and Autumn Annals and knows Wen Tao's martial arts like the back of his hand. He is so brave and good at fighting that he knows nothing; He used to be in America, and he never changed his mind. However, no one is perfect if he has no money. Guan Yu also has his fatal wound, that is, pride proportional to prestige. Sun Quan, Monroe and Lu Xun of Soochow can beat Guan Yu, so they hit this acupoint. There is a detailed record in this history book, and there is also a description of Bi Xiaozhi in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. This is actually to warn future generations that people always have to go to Maicheng, and remember the truth that "all bets are off, and everyone should learn to be modest and prudent." Guan Yu's departure from Maicheng was the beginning of the decline of Shu Han. But this does not mean that he must be responsible for the disaster in Shu Han.

Mao Zonggang, a scholar, once said: What is bad in Shu is the loss of Jingzhou, and what is bad is the loss of mediocrity. Guan Yu is certainly to blame for the loss of Jingzhou, but Guan Yu has already been buried in the grave for the sins of Meng and Liu. Wei Zhenhua Xia Zhishi, a handsome man covered up all the ugliness and everything was fine; Once you leave Maicheng, all your mistakes will be blamed. This is not a dialectical view. Besides, people always go to Maicheng. How many people in the Three Kingdoms have never been to Maicheng? Baidicheng is Liu Bei's Maicheng, and xiaoyaojin is Sun Quan's Maicheng. Not to mention that a few treacherous people like Cao Cao haven't walked through Maicheng yet. If Guan Yu had not been soft-hearted, Cao Cao's head would have hung around Red Rabbit's neck to see Liu Xuande and Zhuge Liang. The only difference between Guan Yu's going to Maicheng and Cao Cao's going to Maicheng is that Guan Yu lost his mind and could not rally; Cao Cao hasn't lost his mind, but he can still do a lot. Therefore, just because Guan left Maicheng, he can't be said to be worthless. Going to Maicheng means going to Maicheng. Guan Yu is still the Guan Yu who used to be brave and good at fighting and made great achievements for Shu Han. We can say that he is a failed hero, but we can't say that he is a ridiculous character. Whether in ancient times or today, it seems that people who walk in Maicheng should adopt this objective attitude. Everyone may have to take a walk in Maicheng sometimes. If you remember this sentence, you will be more alert to your own weaknesses and more tolerant of other people's mistakes.