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by **ShuWeiYan** » Tue May 10, 2005 2:19 am

Why did Zhang Fei spared Yan Yan? Tell me some logical reasons.

by **Huang Bob** » Tue May 10, 2005 6:14 am

Perhaps he realized Yan Yan would be of use while traveling through Shu. But it is Zhang Fei after all, not exactly a very smart guy but that's just the way the book portrays him. According to Zhang Fei's SGZ, they don't mention how Yan Yan was used after his surrender like the book does.

by **Ma Chao of Xi Liang** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:24 am

Yan Yan was a good warrior and Zhang Fei thought he would be of some use to Shu.

by **Dong Zhou** » Tue May 10, 2005 9:28 am

Better to have a renowned general on your side for many reasons. I don't see why he wouldn't be hired by Zhang Fei

by **Ma Chao of Xi Liang** » Tue May 10, 2005 9:39 am

If Zhang Fei wasn't thinking,he would've executed Yan Yan.

by **Dong Zhou** » Tue May 10, 2005 9:53 am

You underestimate Zhang Fei but I suppose had Yan Yan not changed sides he would have to be executed

by **Shi Tong** » Tue May 10, 2005 11:05 am

In terms of SGYY I think that it wasn't the style of the Shu generals and their armies to go around slaughtering people. Yan Yan would have made a good captive because of the troops he had- they would have followed Yan Yan even after his capture because they're loyal to their lord. In terms of historical context, you could say that Zhang Fei only thought of this because he wasn't as stupid as the book makes him out to be.

by **SixWingGryffin** » Tue May 10, 2005 11:26 am

Well, Alexander the Great was known or being benevolent to those who put up a good fight, then surrendered. Perhaps Zhang Fei simply respected Yan Yan for his stubborn defense and willingness to go to his death.

by **man4422** » Tue May 10, 2005 1:10 pm

I think sparing Yan Yan because of helping himself to the way of Shu is part of the reason.

I guess Zhang Fei have remembered Zhuge Liang have ever told him "win other people's heart"

man4422

by **zhaoyunsguanyu** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:47 am

Maybe because of Yan Yan's bravery, also he think Yan Yan would be useful to him

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