Now I feel that Li Ling's injustice is nothing more than that Li Ling once fought bravely, but surrendered at random, as if the person who surrendered could be justified!
In fact, from the perspective of war, Li Ling can't afford to be a famous soldier. In order to ensure that Li Guangli joined the army smoothly, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked Li Ling to provide logistical support for Li Guangli, which was recorded in the history books as "the trench". However, Li Ling publicly offered to take 5,000 infantry out by himself to disperse the military pressure of Xiongnu on Li Guangli.
The question is, what can 5000 soldiers do? Whether it is used as bait to attract the main force of Xiongnu or harass the rear of Xiongnu, it can't fight against the main force of Xiongnu. In order to achieve these two strategic goals, it must be a highly mobile force. Huo Qubing was able to roam freely in the north because of a highly mobile cavalry. On the other hand, Li Ling took 5000 infantry on the road, which has put himself in a state of failure.
Of course, Li Ling also mentioned cavalry, but it didn't seem to be Li Ling's fault that there were not enough cavalry at that time. However, you are a general, you won't win, you will lose first, you will know yourself and know yourself. In order to please the emperor, Li Ling led 5000 soldiers to fight a war that they knew was hopeless, and the result was already doomed!
On the whole, Li Ling inherited all the shortcomings of Li Guang, such as foolhardy, unwilling to advance and retreat, and personal heroism, which were all ruined in the end!
It is even more ridiculous to say that we surrendered to the Huns in order to make a difference. Just because he can do something himself, can't he curse to death or write Khan like Sima Qian's pen without touching the Han Dynasty? Ha ha! ! !