Liu Bei forged eight swords. Due to the lack of prestige of Ma Chao and Huang Zhong, only three of the five tiger generals were rewarded. They are monks who became monks halfway, and they don't have such a high position in Liu Bei's camp. Huang Zhong was the military commander in chief when Guan Yu attacked Lingling. Ma Chao was forced to come to Liu Bei's camp because Zhang Lu wanted to get rid of him. None of them took the initiative to join the Han Shu regime. If they were not desperate, they would not be on the same side as Liu Bei. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun all made great contributions to Liu Bei and followed him to conquer the world when Liu Bei had nothing. They are all entitled to three of the eight swords, whether for military service or qualification.

The eight swords forged by Liu Bei are symbols of power and status. These eight swords were given to Liu Bei himself, his three sons, Zhuge Liang and three of the Five Tiger Generals, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun. Although Huang Zhong and Ma Chao also occupy a very important position in the Shu-Han camp, they are not localized military commanders in the Liu Bei camp. Liu Bei also knows that Ma Chao and Huang Zhong play an important role in the stability of his own regime, but he should also consider the situation of other military commanders. In addition to military achievements, it is also a place where seniority is discussed. Many military commanders have already entered Liu Bei's camp before Ma Chao and Huang Zhong, and Liu Bei should also consider the feelings of others.

Guan Yu is the first of the five tiger generals, but this ranking has always been controversial. Personally, judging from the performance of the whole military commander, Ma Chao should be ahead of Guan Yu. Ma Chao came to Liu Bei's camp, not only because he came, but also because he brought the powerful Xiliang army. Xiliang cavalry once beat Cao Cao half to death.

Almost killed Cao Cao. Liu Bei not only likes Ma Chao, but also likes the brave and invincible Xiliang Army. Ma Chao never let the enemy cross the defense line, watching Guan Yu lose the most important place Jingzhou.