宋初名将郭进事迹述评

The Deed Commentary of Guo Jin Who Was the Famous General in the Initial Stage of Northern Song Dynasty

郭进是宋初守卫北疆的名将 ,以善于用兵 ,从严治军而享誉一时。宋太祖时 ,郭进长期镇守西山一带 ,有力地抗击了北汉、契丹军队的进攻 ,确保了防区的安全 ,因此得到宋太祖的高度评价。宋太宗即位后 ,由于对统军将帅采取了极端猜忌、压制的态度 ,郭进虽仍在守边及北伐战场上屡立战功 ,但最终却被逼自杀。其生平功业及最后结局 。

Guo Jin was the famous general in guarding the northern territory in the initial stage of Northern Song Dynasty. Because he was famous at directing military operations and strict in administering the army, Guo Jin enjoyed high reputation in a period of time. In the period of Song Tai Zu, Guo Jin had defended the region of the Xisan Mountain for a long time, who forcefully beat back the assault of the army of Bei Han and Qi Dan, and ensured the safety of the garrison area. Therefore he was highly evaluated by Song Tai Zu.After he ascended the throne, Song Tai Zong extremely adopted the jealous and suppressive attitude towards the generals. So although Guo Jin gained lots of the military exploits in guarding the border area and the battlefield of mounting punitive expedition to Bei Han, he was forced to commit suicide finally. All his life and achievements and the final ending, is similar to that of Yang Ye.