Liao Li
Liao Li
Liao Li (the year of his birth and death is unknown), whose name is Gongyuan, was born in Linyuan of Wuling. He was an important adviser of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, and was rated as a genius in Jingchu area by Zhuge Liang.
Liu Bei's three southern counties of Jingzhou (Changsha, Guiyang and Lingling) were attacked by LV Meng. Liao Li got away and went back to Liu Bei. Liu Bei didn't blame Liao Li and let him be the prefect of Bajun. After Liu Bei's death, Liao Li, relying on his genius, openly criticized the repeated blunders of the former Emperor (Liu Bei), which led to the destruction of Jingzhou, the death of Guan Yu and the defeat of Yiling. He also slandered all the officials, and eventually Liao Li was deposed as the people. Finally, when he learned of Zhuge Liang's death, Liao Li died of depression.
Life of the characters
Liu Bei
Liao Li was born in Linyuan, Wuling county. Liu Bei was also a herdsman in Jingzhou when he recruited Liao Li to work in Jingzhou. When he was less than 30 years old, he was promoted to be the prefect of Changsha. When Liu Bei came to Shu, Zhuge Liang guarded Jingzhou. Sun Quan sent envoys to have friendly exchanges with Zhuge Liang. By the way, when asked who was in charge of the state of Shu with him, Zhuge Liang replied, "Pang Tong and Liao Li are excellent talents in Chu. They can join me in the great cause of governing the country."
In 215, Sun Quan sent LV Meng to attack three counties in the south of Jingzhou. Liao Li escaped and returned to Liu Bei. Liu Bei always appreciated and treated him politely, so he didn't blame him too much and made him the prefect of Bajun.
In the 24th year of Jian'an (219), Liu Bei was the king of Hanzhong.
In 223, Liu Bei died, Liu Chan succeeded him to the throne, and Liao Li was transferred to the position of commander-in-chief. Liao Lizi thought that talent and fame should be in Zhuge Liang's second place, but in fact, he wandered under Li Yan and others, so he was often unhappy.
On the court officials
Later, prime ministers Li Shao and Jiang Wan came to his hospital, and Liao Li gave them advice and said, "the army should go on expeditions. You are good at planning military affairs. In the past, the first lord did not take Hanzhong, but went to compete with the east Wu for the three southern counties. In the end, they were captured by the people of Wu. They exhausted their soldiers in vain and returned in vain. After the loss of Hanzhong, XiaHouYuan and Zhangying went deep into Badi and almost lost the whole Prefecture. Later, when he came to Hanzhong, Guan Yu could not even recover his bones after his death, so Shangyong was defeated again and lost a piece of land in vain. This is due to Guan Yu's reputation of bravery, his inability to lead the troops and his subjective assumption of willfulness. Therefore, he lost his troops several times. Xiang Lang and Wen Gong are mediocre people. Wen Gong had no rules and regulations when he was in charge of China. Xiang Lang used to believe in the Ma Liang brothers and boasted that they were saints. Now he has a long history and has always been good at making peace. Zhonglang Guo Yanchang is a man who follows others blindly. He should not conspire with him for great things, but let him become a servant. Now that we are in a declining world, it is really inappropriate to appoint these three people. Wang Lian is a vulgar man. Once he was greedy and ruthless, he made the people miserable, so that he made it to this point today. "
Li Shao and Jiang Wan told Zhuge Liang all these words. Zhuge Liang wrote a memorial to impeach Liao Li, saying: "Liao Li, commander of Changshui school, is arrogant and belittles the vast number of court officials. He openly accuses the state of using mediocre people instead of virtuous people. He also says that the commanders of all armies are useless bastards. He slanders the former emperors and ministers. When someone said that the national army was simple and well-organized, Liao Li looked up at the roof arrogantly, changed his face and scolded the man, saying, "what can I praise?" Such a situation is invincible. If a sheep is in disorder, it can cause harm. What's more, Liao Li is in a higher vocational college. Who can tell the truth of Liao Li from the middle class So he ordered Liao Li to be a civilian and exiled to Wenshan County.
End up depressed
Liao Li honestly took his family to cultivate and support themselves there.
In 234, when Liao Li heard of Zhuge Liang's death, he burst into tears and sighed, "we are going to be enslaved by other people in the end." Later, Jianjun Jiang Wei led a partial division through Wenshan and went to see Liao Li. He praised him for his good spirit and smooth talk. Liao Li died in exile, and his wife and children returned to Shu.
Historical evaluation
Zhuge Liang: 1. Pang Tong and Liao Li, the excellent talents of Chu, should praise and prosper the world. ② Li Fengxian emperor had no loyalty and filial piety. When he was in charge of Changsha, he opened the door to the enemy. When he was in charge of Bajun, he had secret affairs. When he was in charge of the general, he slandered and ridiculed him. When he was in charge of Zigong, he broke his head on the side of Zigong. ③ Liao Li, the commander of Changshui school, is a scholar of Zang chuqun. He says that the country is not a wise man but a common official. He also says that everyone who leads is a little boy. He slanders the former Emperor and destroys his ministers. He says that the former Emperor has no loyalty and filial piety. If he guards Changsha, he will open the door to the enemy. If he leads Bajun, he will slander and ridicule him. If he attends Zigong, he will break his head on the side of Zigong.
Chen Shou: Liu Fengchu is a suspected place, but thinking about defense is not enough to defend himself. Peng Dan and Liao Li were promoted by talents, Li Yan by cadres, Wei Yan by bravery, Yang Yi by officials, and Liu Yan by old officials. Looking at his actions, following his rules, and taking the blame, all of them are his own.
Historical records
History of the Three Kingdoms · Shu Shu · Liu Peng, Liao Li, Liu Wei, Yang Chuan No.10
Chinese PinYin : Liao Li
Liao Li
