» Shokyo - Liu Bei really super duperly trusted Zhuge Liang - Think about it. And that fact he cares way too much about PR is what makes him who he is, and why so many people love and flock to him. If Zhuge hadn't been there, Liu Bei would give Sun Quan back his city, never have taken his uncle's land, and never have become a prince. » GreenTurbanMan - It's all Zhuge - It's not that Liu Bei denies then accepts it's Zhuge going to do it and Liu Bei goes no, but then Zhuge just makes up some crazy plan or convinces Liu Bei to do it. » guanping - sometimes I just want to hit Liu Bei - the guy cares way too much about PR I promise to give Sun Quan back his city. Ever notice? - He accept every offer given to him despite his initial rejection. And to do this thing would be rebellion against Han." Although I am of the imperial house, yet I am but a minister. This matter should not be delayed, and we pray you choose the auspicious day."ħ But Liu Bei evinced great surprise, and replied, "Your words, O Instructor, are wrong. Then by right and title you could destroy rebels. You have restored peace over the two River Lands, and your becoming an emperor would be according to God's will and the desire of the people. Our lord, your kindness and sense of justice have spread throughout the empire. However, they sent up a petition to Zhuge Liang.Ĥ He replied, “I have already decided on this course.”ĥ So Zhuge Liang and Fa Zheng headed a deputation that went in to see their lord.Ħ They said, "Now that Cao Cao really holds the reins of authority, the people are without a true sovereign. After confidence had been restored among the people, Liu Bei rewarded his army generously, and they were all joyful.ģ It was after this that the general body of the officers decided to urge Liu Bei to assume the title of "Emperor", but they dared not tell him so. The Commander of the city, Shen Dan, and his colleagues, knowing that Cao Cao had retreated, offered their submission. It was only after reaching Jingzhao that they had some repose.Ģ Having conquered Hanzhong, Liu Bei sent Liu Feng, Meng Da, and Wang Ping to take Shangyong. They pressed forward day and night alike without halting to rest. Everyone in the Cao Cao army was dispirited, and there was no more courage in them. But it was a dejected army, when the leading legions encountered fire on both flanks, which had been raised by troops placed in ambush while Ma Chao's main force kept driving the army before it. Beside, Cao Cao was suffering from his wound, and he marched as hurriedly as possible. For this reason the retreating army had to keep on the move. So Zhuge Liang sent out Ma Chao and a dozen parties to harass and hasten Cao Cao's retreat. Romance of Three Kingdoms - Luo Guanzhong - Chapter 73ġ When Cao Cao retired to the Xie Valley, Zhuge Liang considered it to mean the abandonment of his attempt to acquire possession of Hanzhong.
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