2. Let's start with Guo Jia and Pang Tong. They have two things in common. One is to use their lives to make great contributions to their respective monarchs (the northern expedition to Wu Huan and Yuan Shao to seize Yizhou), and the other is to die young. Unfortunately, there can be no more performance in other aspects. Both of them have gained the trust and appreciation of the master. Guo Jia was in poor health and could not be displaced from place to place, but he always insisted on conquering Jingzhou, a strategic place. Pang Tong, too, took the lead in Liu Zhang and was shot. Personally, I think they are very similar, especially in Guo Jia.
3. Besides, Jia Xu, one of Cao Cao's four great counselors, is personally considered to be the first "smart" person in the Three Kingdoms. Why, strategically speaking, Zhang Xiu defeated Cao Cao twice, alienating Ma Han Dynasty and Sui Dynasty, and successfully helped Cao Cao get rid of the key rear area, so that he could deal with Sun Liu wholeheartedly. Strategically, he voluntarily surrendered to Cao Cao, understood the current situation in behavior and gave timely help; Adhere to the crusade against Yuan Shao; Oppose the Chibi War; Advocate the eldest son (Cao Pi); After Cao Pi ascended the throne, it was a clear policy to oppose the war and advocate recuperation (Cao Pi refused to listen to the defeat of Wu). He was the only famous counselor who died peacefully in the Three Kingdoms period (77 years old, his family lived in peace). In his later years, Cao Cao, who was very suspicious, and Cao Pi, who just acceded to the throne and wanted to surpass his father drastically, rarely made suggestions. He is very low-key. He only expressed his opinions in key places, not tough or excited. He pursues reality, sees the situation clearly, and has an unfathomable overall situation and calmness. He is really smart and great. His cleverness is manifested in all aspects. Any of his actions and tricks are correct and rare. Chen Shou's evaluation-"Xun You and Jia Xu have no choice but to be flexible and peaceful!"
4. Don't mention Zhuge Liang. Only politicians, diplomats and military strategists (the weakest of the four militarily) can govern the country independently among the three countries. His hands-on attitude and excellent diplomatic vision are icing on the cake, and his dedication and loyalty are advertised by later rulers. He is also very good, and almost everyone in Shu is respectful to him. Apart from his military achievements, he is almost a perfect minister.
Conclusion:
Strategically, Guo Jia is Jia Xu > Pang Tong > Zhuge Liang.
Strategically, Jia Xu > Guo Jia = Zhuge = Pang Tong.
Politically, Jia Xu
In fame, Zhuge Liang >; Guo Jia = Pang Tong > Jia Xu
Historical figures in the three countries have their own characteristics, personalities and endings. Isn't it the most interesting to experience the Three Kingdoms by yourself, savor it slowly, synthesize your own views and draw your own conclusions?