In ancient Chinese history and literary works, Guan Yu's image has always been a symbol of bravery and loyalty. However, in the epic novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", there is a plot that confuses many readers: why couldn't Guan Yu, known for his martial arts skills, defeat Ji Ling, and was beaten to death in ten rounds of battle with Zhang Fei? The reason behind this plot deserves further exploration.

First, regarding the battle between Guan Yu and Ji Ling, we must consider the variables in war. Although Ji Ling is not a top general, his performance on the battlefield cannot be underestimated. Guan Yu, although skilled in martial arts, also needs to spend some time and energy to deal with such opponents as Ji Ling. In addition, factors such as the environment of the war, the fatigue level of the soldiers, and the choice of weapons may affect the outcome of the battle. Therefore, even if Guan Yu failed to quickly defeat Ji Ling, this does not mean that his strength is insufficient.

Second, regarding the battle between Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, we need to analyze it from two levels. First, from an emotional perspective, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are brothers who sworn brotherhood in the Peach Garden, and they have a deep feeling between them. In "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", this battle is actually a mistake caused by Cao Cao's provocations, leading to the two brothers becoming enemies. Under such circumstances, Guan Yu does not want to really fight with Zhang Fei, which undoubtedly affects his performance in the battle.

Secondly, from the perspective of strength, although Zhang Fei has a temperamental personality, his martial arts are also quite astonishing. In "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Zhang Fei once faced Lu Bu alone, which is enough to prove his bravery. Therefore, in this battle, Guan Yu faced Zhang Fei's full-fledged attack, while he himself was unable to exert all his strength due to inner hesitation. Under such circumstances, it is not difficult to understand why Guan Yu was defeated in ten rounds.

In conclusion, Guan Yu's poor performance in battles with Ji Ling and Zhang Fei was due to the complexity of war and the influence of emotional factors. These plots reflect the profound connotation of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" as a literary work, that is, heroes also have weaknesses, and war is not a simple contest of strength. Through these stories, we can not only better understand the multifaceted nature of historical figures, but also experience the struggle and helplessness of human nature in extreme environments.

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