Zhuge Liang ranks fourth among the six most intelligent people in Chinese history, and no one is dissatisfied with the first place
For thousands of years, China has had several recognized individuals with the highest intelligence, and some of their deeds and cultural works have been passed down to this day. Today we will talk about the 6 most intelligent people in history!
Sixth place, Liu Bowen. He was a fierce general during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. At the age of 12, he passed the imperial examination and became a scholar. His fellow villagers call him the ‘little prodigy’. At the age of 14, he could recite obscure and difficult to understand articles fluently by silently reading them twice, and he could also quote allusions and draw analogies. Teachers all believe that he will definitely have great achievements in the future. Sure enough, Liu Bowen did not disappoint anyone and passed the imperial examination in one fell swoop. Later, he assisted Zhu Yuanzhang in overthrowing the Yuan Dynasty and governed the country with benevolence, which was highly praised among the people. He was compared by later generations to ‘Zhuge Wuhou’.
Fifth place, Zhang Liang. Zhang Liang is widely recognized as a smart person. As one of the “Three Heroes of the Early Han Dynasty”, Zhang Liang is responsible for his intelligence. At the Hongmen Banquet, he served as Liu Bang’s advisor and helped him escape safely. Later, he assisted Liu Bang in winning the world. Undercover Chen Cang is one of his most famous strategies.
Fourth place, Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang, as we all know, can command the wind and rain with just a pinch of his finger, use tactics in formation, and be resourceful. From the vastness of the world to the slightest nap of the lord, everything is calculated in one’s heart. Lu Xun later praised him for being intelligent and close to demons. Although he is not a strategist, he has excellent talent in governing the country. No wonder Liu Bei visited his thatched cottage three times to invite him.
Third place, Jiang Ziya. Those who have seen the Investiture List must know this character. But whether in historical allusions or mythological stories, Jiang Ziya is really powerful. Firstly, he helped King Wen of Zhou overthrow the Shang Dynasty. He was a military strategist in the late Shang and early Zhou dynasties and the founding king of Qi. During the Spring and Autumn period, the state of Qi was widely recognized as a great Eastern power. Especially during the reign of Duke Huan of Qi, it reached the peak of hegemony. In mythology, although Jiang Ziya was not deified, early folk believed that he was a god among gods, and the first wisp of incense on the house was given to him.
Second place, Laozi. The essence of Laozi is “fearlessness” and “conformity”. Two thousand years ago, Laozi realized that the laws of things themselves are formed through chaotic evolution. He wrote a book called “Tao Te Ching” that has influenced China to this day. The advanced wisdom contained in the book has never been surpassed by anyone to this day. The way of heaven and earth can govern the country and cultivate one’s character. The content inside also includes many aspects. And these wisdom are all derived from Laozi’s own insights, taking heaven and earth as his teacher!
First place, Guiguzi. Since ancient times, military strategists have revered Guiguzi as a sage, and he is the founder of the Zongheng School. Famous figures in history, such as Sun Bin, Su Qin, Pang Juan, and Zhang Yi, were all his disciples. The four of them used the knowledge imparted by Guiguzi to control the situation of the war at that time. The disciples are all so skilled, does the master still need to question them?
Zhuge Liang IQ ranks fourth
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