Liu Bei led four of the five tigers to attack Hanzhong. Why couldn't Guan Yu, who was guarding Jingzhou, sit still?

In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an (219), Liu Bei and Cao Cao fought for two years. Finally, they got their wish. Cao Cao retreated. Liu Bei captured Hanzhong from Cao Cao and achieved a great victory. Liu Bei immediately claimed that "King of Hanzhong", a great feudal hero, his power has developed unprecedentedly and reached its peak.

At this time, why did Guan Yu suddenly lead his army to attack Fancheng in the north? Why can't Guan Yu sit still? What was his intention in the Northern Expedition?

In the Battle of Hanzhong, Liu Bei’s generals who participated in the battle all made great contributions. The four tiger generals among the five tiger generals have made great contributions, especially Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun. Even juniors like Liu Feng and demoted generals have made great contributions. Meng Da and others have made great achievements. At this time, Guan Yu, who was in Jingzhou, could not sit still. He had to do something.

Let’s first look at the four tiger generals among the five tiger generals. What did they do?

In the 22nd year of Jian'an (217), Liu Bei sent generals Zhang Fei, Ma Chao and Wu Lan to capture Bian.

"Three Kingdoms: Biography of Cao Cao" records: Liu Bei sent Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, Wu Lan and others to defend the camp.

In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an (219), at the Battle of Dingjun Mountain, general Huang Zhong made great contributions by killing the famous Cao Wei general Xia Houyuan and Yizhou governor Zhao Yong in one battle.

"The Chronicle of the Three Kingdoms: The First Master's Biography" records: Camping at Dingjun Mountain. Yuan's troops came to fight for the land. The First Lord ordered Huang Zhong to attack Yuan's army with loud noises, and defeated Yuan's army. He killed Yuan and Zhao Yong, the governor of Yizhou assigned by Cao Gong, and others.

In the Battle of Han River, Zhao Yun entered the encirclement of Cao Jun and bravely rescued Huang Zhong who was robbing Cao Jun's food and grass. He opened the camp gate and retreated to the enemy empty camp. When Cao Jun retreated, Zhao Yun seized the opportunity to fight. Chasing Cao's army, Cao's army suffered numerous casualties. Zhao Yun made great achievements and was called "General Huwei" by the army. Liu Bei even praised Zhao Yun: Zilong has been brave all his life!

In addition, the junior Liu Feng and the surrendered generals Meng Da and Li Ping all made meritorious service and attacked Shangyong.

"Three Kingdoms: The First Master's Biography" records: Liu Feng, Meng Da, and Li Ping were sent to attack Shen.

At this time, Guan Yu saw these generals performing meritorious services one after another. As the first brother among the generals in Liu Bei's camp and the leader of the Five Tiger Generals, how did Guan Yu feel? Guan Yu obviously felt that his limelight had been overshadowed by others, and he had to do something and show some achievements to prove his status as the number one brother.

So, when Liu Bei captured Hanzhong and became the king of Hanzhong, Guan Yu immediately led his army to attack Fancheng in the north. He wanted to achieve certain results, which would make people look down upon him, and even make him famous in the annals of history.

"Three Kingdoms: Biography of Guan Yu" records: In the twenty-fourth year, the former lord was the king of Hanzhong, and he worshiped Yu as the former general and gave him a false ax. That year, Yu led his troops to attack Cao Ren in Fan.