Three Kingdoms by Guanzhong Luo

Author:Guanzhong Luo
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Novel
Publisher: Foreign Languages Press
Published: 2013-03-22T04:00:00+00:00

That day the river-shrouding fogs

Melted all distance in a watery blur.

Like driving rain or locusts Cao’s arrows came:

Kongming had humbled the Southland commander.

Kongming entered the camp. Zhou Yu came out of his tent and greeted him with cordial praise: “Master, we must defer to your superhuman powers of reckoning.” “A petty subterfuge of common cunning,” Kongming replied, “not worth your compliments.” Zhou Yu invited Kongming into his tent to drink. “Yesterday,” Zhou Yu said, “Lord Sun urged us to advance. But I still lack that unexpected stroke that wins the battle. I appeal to you for instruction.” “I am a run-of-the-mill mediocrity,” replied Kongming. “What kind of unique stratagem could I offer you?” “Yesterday I surveyed Cao’s naval stations,” Zhou Yu continued. “They are the epitome of strict order, all according to the book, invulnerable to any routine attack. I have one idea, but it may not be workable. Master, could you help me to decide?”

“Refrain from speaking for a moment, Chief Commander,” Kongming said. “We’ll write on our palms to see whether we agree or not.” Zhou Yu was delighted to oblige. He called for brush and ink, and, after writing on his own masked hand, passed the brush to Kongming, who wrote on his own. Then the two men shifted closer to one another, opened their hands, and laughed. The same word was on each: fire. “Since our views coincide,” said Zhou Yu, “my doubts are resolved. Protect our secret.” “This is our common cause,” answered Kongming. “Disclosure is unthinkable. My guess is that even though Cao Cao has twice fallen victim to my fires, he will not be prepared for this. It may be your ultimate weapon, Chief Commander.” After drinking they parted. None of the commanders knew of their plan.

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