In the chronicles of the Han Dynasty, few figures burn as brightly—or as tragically—as Li Guang (李廣), remembered as the “Flying General.” A master of horseback archery and cavalry tactics, he became a living legend in the campaigns against the Xiongnu, the nomadic confederation that threatened China’s northern borders. Li Guang was famed not only for his battlefield skill but also for his bond with soldiers. His leadership inspired fierce loyalty, and he was regarded as a guardian of fortresses