The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)

The era of the Three Kingdoms was divided, witnessed the emergence of powerful heroes, brilliant strategists and intrigues that changed the wheel of history. The following are the most prominent schemes handed down from time to time, like anecdotes that are unique in history.

After defeating the great warlord Yuan Shao at Guandu, Cao Cao took control of the north. Embracing the will to unify the whole of China, Cao Cao brought 830,000 great troops to conquer Dong Ngo, a very powerful force. Cao Cao occupied Kinh Chau, again used generals who were proficient in naval warfare such as Sai Mao and Truong Doan to train marines, actively prepared for the south, and destroyed Ton Quyen.

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
2 Generals Sai Mao – Truong Doan is a seasoned and experienced marine master who is training the Cao army day and night before the battle of Xich Bich.

In 209, Cao Cao sent Jiang Can to lure Zhou Du. Originally an old friend of Chu Du, Jiang Can quickly set off to Dong Ngo to find out the news. Zhou Du soon learned of Cao Cao’s intentions, so he deliberately acted to deceive Jiang Gan. Chu Du arranged a wine party for old friends and then took Chiang Can to walk around and visit the Ngo army barracks. Then, Zhou Yu pretended to be drunk and took Jiang Can to sleep with him in the barracks.

Before that, Zhou Yu had already prepared a letter and placed it on the table, pretending to be asleep. In the middle of the night, Jiang Can woke up and suddenly saw a letter on the table. It was the surrender letter of Sai Mao, Truong Doan that Zhou Du impersonated. The letter said: “Soon I will offer Cao Cao’s head”.

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
Jiang Can thought he was smart and tricked Chu Du in the name of “old friend”, who expected Du to be even more skilled than Can, acting as a counterintelligence scheme to trick Cao Cao.

Jiang Can thought it was true, immediately stole the letter, quickly snuck back to the other side of the river to report the news. Returning to Cao’s army barracks, Can only give the letter to Cao Cao to see. After watching the show, he got angry and had his army cut off the heads of Sai Mao and Truong Doan. But only a little later, when he calmly reconsidered, Cao Cao learned that he was involved in Zhou Du’s counterintelligence.

Cao Cao paid a heavy price for the momentary anger. Most of the Cao army was from the north, not familiar with naval battles, boats and rivers. Many generals were sick and seasick. Sai Mao, Truong Doan, who were very talented admirals (who designed the whole water camp for Cao Cao) unfortunately died unjustly, Cao’s navy was like a snake without his head, defeating Dong Ngo was inevitable.

Kinh Chau is the crossroads of the world, has a strategic position militarily, so this is the land that both Cao Cao, Ton Quyen and Liu Bei covet. After the battle of Xich Bich, Luu Bei captured most of Kinh Chau, taking the reputation of “borrowing” from Dong Ngo, but continuously delayed and refused to return it, despite Ton Quyen repeatedly sending envoys to claim.

At that time, when he heard that Lady Cam (Luu Bei’s wife) had just died, Chu Du immediately devised a scheme to take back Kinh Chau by making a match for Liu Bei to marry Sun Quan’s sister. After that, Luu Be will have to go to Dong Ngo to worship his mother, Chu Du will use that excuse to keep Liu Bei, threatening to return Kinh Chau. Lu Tuc heard the next, and reported to Ton Quyen. Quyen saw that it was very good, so he let La Pham go to Kinh Chau to match, “cocoon-in-law”.

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
Khong Minh arranged for Luu Bei to go to Dong Ngo.

However, Zhuge Liang soon guessed Zhou Du’s intentions. After divination a hexagram, Khong Minh said to Liu Bei: “Although Zhou Yu is good at tricks, he can’t hide my eyes. I just used a little trick. , making Chu Du unable to stick out any fingers, but the sister of Ngo Marquis returned to the princess, Kinh Chau was as strong as a stone table.” After being approved by Ton Quyen, Huyen Duc was still shy and didn’t want to go. Khong Minh said: “I have already planned three plans, this thing can’t be done by flying Tu Long!”

Then he called Tu Long to his side and whispered in his ear: “You protect the princess to Dong Ngo, so you should take these three manuals, there are three very good plans, just do it in order”. Say the paragraph, give three manuals for Van to hide well in person. Then, Khong Minh sent someone to Dong Ngo to offer the wedding ceremony first, the gifts were full and there was nothing missing.

Next 1: When Luu Bei went to Dong Ngo, Tu Long opened the first bag to see. After watching, Van called 500 soldiers and told him to do things. Tell Huyen Duc to come and see Kieu Quoc Lao first. This old man is the father of two girls Kieu, living in Nam Tu. Huyen Duc brought goats and wine to pay homage to the old man, recounting how La Pham went to marry Ton’s wife. Five hundred soldiers, dressed in dark robes and trousers, busily went out to the street to buy and sell things, loudly saying that Huyen Duc had come to be Dong Ngo’s son-in-law. Everyone in town knows about it.

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
Everyone was talking about this great joy, Liu Bei was Dong Ngo’s son-in-law. (Photo: Internet).

This next purpose is to make the hidden matter known to the whole world, including Quoc Thai (Ton Quyen’s mother). After that, Quoc Thai got angry and scolded Chu Du and Ton Quyen, slapping him because he dared to overtake her and plot a beauty to harm people. Quoc Thai invited Luu Bei to Cam Ninh Pagoda to see his face and then he was very pleased with the extraordinary appearance of the sage-in-law. Since then, Luu Bei was protected by Quoc Thai until the wedding day was over.

Chu Du knew about the fake truth, and presented a second plan for Sun Quan to say : “In my opinion, it’s better to keep him under house arrest in Dong Ngo. Fix the door of his house to make it splendid, demoralize him. , brought in many beautiful girls and precious things that made him engrossed in fun, lost his old love with Quan, Truong, forgot about Zhuge Liang, each one in his own place. labour”. Quyen heard very pleased, did exactly as Chu Du said. Indeed, from then until the end of the year, Liu Bei only spent all day enjoying the beauty and pleasures of Giang Nam but forgot the way back.

Next 2: Trieu Van suddenly remembers that Khong Minh gave three brocade bags, told him to open the first bag at Nam Tu at first, at the end of the year, open the second bag. the third. In the bag there is a trick to exorcise the spirit, to ensure that the princess comes home. So Van followed Khong Minh’s second word, crying and afraid to tell Liu Bei that Cao Cao started 50,000 troops to fight Kinh Chau to avenge the battle of Xich Bich. Thanks to Lady Ton’s help, Luu Bei waited until the middle of the first day of the Lunar New Year, along with his wife used an excuse to go to the river bank to sacrifice to the ancestors, then snuck back under the support of Trieu Van.

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
Trieu Van has always followed closely to protect Luu Be from the day he came to Dong Ngo until now, has never been reckless, and especially knows how to listen to Zhuge Liang to make great things happen soon. (Photo: Internet).

At this time, Ton Quyen’s army chased to the place, close to the riverbank, Van said : “Don’t be afraid, Your Highness. The strategist has three miracles in this brocade bag. The first two times he opened it, he won both. Now there is the second thing. Dad, told me to open it only when it’s very urgent. It’s time to open it.”

Next 3: Having said that, Van opened the third bag and offered it up. After finishing watching, Huyen Duc went to the front of Lady Ton’s car crying to explain the situation. He said that the matchmaking marriage between himself and his wife was the successor of Sun Quyen and Chu Du wanted to marry Kinh Chau, not honestly. Because Liu Bei believed that he would meet a soul mate, he risked his life to come here and then fell into a tragic situation like this.

Madam Ton heard the story and understood, led Tu Long back to block the rear, and stopped the four generals of Ton Quyen, and Liu Bei went to the riverbank. But the soldiers holding Ton Quyen’s sword still chased, wanting to kill both of them.

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
After listening to Luu Bei expressed her heart and the truth of this matchmaking, Lady Ton decided to come out and save her husband.

Suddenly from more than a dozen merchant boats nearby there was laughter. Khong Minh stepped out and picked up Luu Bei and his wife Ton on the boat to return. Chu Du’s army chased after him with a large warship, Khong Minh was also ashore at this time, hurriedly running through the canyon, then Chu Du sent his army down to chase and kill.

While chasing, suddenly saw the drum rise, a group of troops pulled out from the mountainside, the leading general was Quan Van Truong. Du was in a hurry, quickly turned his horse and ran. Van Truong rushed over, Du sacrificed his horse and died. While running, Hoang Trung, Wei Dien on both sides poured out to kill, and the Ngo army lost a lot. Du hurriedly got down to the boat, when the soldiers on the shore shouted in unison:

“Chu Du wonderfully designed the peace of the world,
Lost his wife, lost his army again!”

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
Chu Du and Khong Minh, the unequal battle of wits.

That is to see, Zhuge Liang’s talent has completely surpassed that of the great admiral of Dong Ngo, Chu Du, sitting at home and thinking about thousands of miles, making the general Shu Han from there constantly prosper, but Dong Ngo died. both lead (Luu Bei) and fisherman (Lady Ton).

After Zhuge Liang’s death, his student Khuong Duy took over the leadership of the army, followed his great-grandfather, and continued to bring troops to fight the Wei land many times. These conquests, however, did not bring much of a military advantage. In contrast, Wei at that time was full of talented people. Dang Ngai and Chung Hoi are both talented heroes, equal to Khuong Duy. It is difficult for Khuong Duy to move back and forth.

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
Creating Chung Hoi in cinema.

Meanwhile, the political situation in Thuc was extremely chaotic. The late owner Luu Thien believed in using the eunuch Hoang Hao, which Hao often tried to harm Khuong Duy. Therefore, Khuong Duy did not dare to return to Chengdu, but only sent troops to garrison outside.

At this time, Sima Zhao, who was currently in power in Wei, sent Dang Ngai, Zhuge Liang and Chung Hoi to divide their troops into three routes to attack the kingdom of Shu. While Chung Hoi and Khuong Duy fought fiercely in Han Trung, Dang Ngai took the opportunity to cross the treacherous mountain range of Yin Binh and thrust into the rear of Thuc. The late owner Luu Thien ordered Khuong Duy to cancel the war and ask for goods. Khuong Duy knew that Chung Hoi and Dang Ngai had been in conflict for a long time, so he pretended to be Chung Hoi to wait for an opportunity.

The 12 most famous schemes of the Zhuge Liang era are still valid today (Part 3)
Internal conflicts, enemies inside – enemies outside, even if it is an outstanding talent, it is difficult to secure the world, let alone Khuong Duy.

Thuc was occupied. At that time, Sima Chieu was afraid that Dang Ngai and Chung Hoi would betray him, so he intended to eliminate them early. Sima Chieu first told Chung Hoi to arrest Dang Ngai. Dang Ngai had few troops, could not resist, was captured alive and then released to wait for trial, even though the person who really meant to rebel was Chung Hoi.

Khuong Duy surrendered and completely won Chung Hoi’s trust. Hoi often talked all day without getting bored with Duy, traveling in the same car, sleeping in the same bed, eating the same tray together. At that time, Khuong Duy used the example of Han Tin in the past to incite Chung Hoi to rebel, meaning that if he didn’t quickly stand up for himself and plan big, he would sooner or later be eliminated by Sima Zhao. Chung Ho followed immediately. Khuong Duy intends to borrow a plan to use Chung Hoi’s hand to raise an army and rebuild the fortune of the Thuc family.

The Wei generals under Chung Hoi did not listen, so they were detained by Hoi. Khuong Duy again provoked Chung Hoi to kill all those Wei generals, intending to find an opportunity in the future to eliminate Chung Hoi to seize military power and rebuild Thuc Han. However, the unfinished business is revealed. The Wei generals gathered all their troops and drove them back to Chung Hoi. Chung Hoi and Khuong Duy both died in the mutiny.

Khuong Duy’s plot failed. When Khuong Duy’s abdomen was dissected, all were shocked to see that his bile was unusually large, a symbolic sign of how great it was to suffer from Khuong Duy’s humiliation and suffering.