🤩 Story 1: Cao Cao Deceives His Uncle and Father

🤩 Story 1: Cao Cao Deceives His Uncle and Father

When Cao Cao was young, he loved hunting and dancing; he was cunning and resourceful, and adept at handling life's challenges. Cao Cao's uncle, seeing him constantly wandering and neglecting his duties, became angry and told Cao Song. Cao Song, upon learning this, scolded Cao Cao. Not wanting to be scolded, Cao Cao devised a plan: seeing his uncle approaching from afar, he pretended to faint, acting as if he had suffered a stroke. His uncle, frightened, told Cao Song that Cao Cao had fainted. Cao Song rushed to check on him, only to find Cao Cao was perfectly fine. From then on, his father, Cao Song, only trusted Cao Cao and not his uncle. Because of this, Cao Cao could act recklessly.

1. Why was Cao Cao's uncle not trusted?

2. Why was Cao Song kept in the dark?

3. Why was there confusion between Cao Cao's uncle and Cao Song?

4. Why couldn't Cao Song see through the deception? 5. If you encountered Cao Cao in the workplace, and your position was similar to Cao Cao's uncle, what would you do?

6. If you encountered Cao Cao in the workplace, and your position was similar to Cao Song, what would you do?

7. If you encountered Cao Cao in the workplace, and your position was similar to a family elder, what would you do?

8. If you encountered Cao Cao in the workplace, and your position was similar to a neighbor, what would you do?

1. Why was Cao Cao's uncle not trusted?

Because he was schemed against by Cao Cao, because Cao Cao lied, because Cao Cao lied to Cao Cao's father, saying that Cao Cao had fainted. Because Cao Cao faked a stroke.

Because it was his uncle and Cao Song who told him Cao Cao had a stroke.

Because Cao Cao faked a stroke in front of his father, but was fine, but his uncle told his father that he had a stroke.

Cao Cao's father felt that Cao Cao's uncle was lying. Cao Cao hadn't fainted at all. Cao Song thought his uncle was lying to him.

Because Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, felt that he was lying. Cao Song felt deceived by Cao Cao's uncle. Cao's father felt cheated.

Because he spread the false news that Cao Cao had suffered a stroke, Cao Song mistakenly believed that Cao Cao's uncle was lying.

Because what he said was different from the actual situation.

The reality was different for Cao Cao's uncle and Cao Song.

1. Because he has fallen into Cao Cao's trick.

2. Why was Cao Song kept in the dark?

Because Cao Song was nervous and didn't have time to think too much.

Because the scene he saw was deliberately arranged for him by Cao Cao. He didn't know he was being deceived. Because he supported his son.

No one told him the truth.

Cao Cao didn't tell the truth: he was faking it. Cao Song didn't investigate the truth.

Because Cao Cao was two-faced. Because Cao Cao was cunning and resourceful.

Because Cao Song didn't know Cao Cao was faking it, Cao Song didn't know the details, Cao Song didn't carefully verify: Cao Cao's situation differed from Cao Cao's uncle's description, Cao Song didn't see reality, Cao Song didn't understand the overall situation, Cao Song didn't trust his uncle, Cao Song didn't care because he trusted his son, he was deceived by Cao Cao, didn't observe carefully, because he was deceived by Cao Cao, Cao Cao was faking it, because he personally witnessed Cao Cao's stroke.

Because Cao Cao doesn't want to let Cao Song know.

3. Why was there confusion between Cao Cao's uncle and Cao Song?

 Remote cause: Because Cao Cao was constantly wandering and neglecting his duties.

 Proximal Cause: Because the two saw different things; because Cao Cao feigned fainting; Cao Cao deceived them.

Because Cao Song saw the scene Cao Cao deliberately arranged for him, he mistakenly believed Cao Cao's uncle was untrustworthy. Cao Cao's condition differed from his uncle's description; both saw different things. Because Cao Cao faked a stroke. Cao Song didn't trust Cao Cao's uncle; both were misunderstood by the other. Because Cao Cao faked a stroke, both Cao Song and his uncle were very worried. Because Cao Cao got up when his father arrived.

 Key: Cao Cao's uncle and Cao Song were manipulated by Cao Cao, fell into his trap, and were deceived; the situation was urgent; and neither of them confirmed the truth with each other.

 Distant Association: Because Cao Cao wanted to become king.

Because he thought Cao Cao had feinted.

4. Why couldn't Cao Song see through this deception? Because he didn't realize that the time, place, and situation were all orchestrated by Cao Cao.

Because he didn't know the truth. He didn't know the details. Cao Cao's situation differed from what Cao Cao's uncle described.

Because Cao Cao was his son, he loved him too much and trusted him too much. Because he trusted his son, he felt that what Cao Cao said was true, and without verifying the truth, he was deceived. Therefore, he didn't trust his uncle. Because Cao Cao was two-faced, Cao Song didn't know the full story; he only knew that Cao Cao had suffered a stroke, without verifying either side's claims. He didn't ask Cao Cao's uncle.

This is truly unwise! But, what can an outsider do when you love someone so deeply?

5. If you encountered Cao Cao in the workplace, and your role was similar to Cao Cao's uncle, what would you do? Arrange for double confirmation: confirm once, then confirm a second time.

If he's your boss, fire him.

Alternatively: ignore him and stay as far away from him as possible. If he runs a company, leave the company; if he runs a country, leave the country.

If there are laws and a judicial system, find evidence, discover evidence, and present evidence. Clear your name.

If the law is ineffective, don't provoke him.

If it works: explain; if it doesn't: give up the struggle.

If it works: explain to Cao Cao, or subtly remind him; then stay away from him; if it doesn't work: give up the struggle.

If it has nothing to do with you, let him be. Ignore him, turn a blind eye. Ignore him: afraid of causing trouble.

Want to make a big splash! Then: be like him.

I will check the Evidence

6. If you encountered Cao Cao in the workplace, and your position was similar to Cao Song's, what would you do?

Create a different scenario to test Cao Cao from the other side.

If you were his superior, fire him. Alternatively, tell Cao Cao where he went wrong.

If there were laws or a judicial system, find evidence, investigate the truth by questioning relevant personnel, actively persuade them, understand the situation, make a judgment, ask about the events, understand the process, be serious, don't blindly trust others, find the truth, and focus on cultivating relationships.

If that doesn't work, resign, ignore him, don't interfere, stay away from him.

I will prove that I am clean.

7. If you encountered Cao Cao in the workplace, and your position was similar to a family elder, what would you do?

First, carefully inquire; if you get stuck, use Cao Cao's cherished interests to induce him to reveal his true intentions.

If there's still hope, tell him not to do it. First, judge right and wrong.

If there's no hope: ignore him, don't interfere, don't interfere.

Want to make a big splash! Ask him to be a spy.

I will I'd really like to talk sense into them.

8. If you encountered Cao Cao in the workplace, and your position was similar to that of a neighbor, what would you do?

If Cao Cao's power is small, it's none of my business; if Cao Cao's power is large, I would devise a plan to lure him with benefits, causing him to reveal his true colors, and then have Cao Cao's uncle and Cao Song present so they could witness the truth. I would then tell Cao Song the truth.

If there is still hope: I would remind him, speak up for his uncle, and call for help. I would act as a good person.

If there is no hope: I would fire him, stay away from him, stand by, ignore him, avoid him as much as possible, and not bother with him for fear of causing trouble; I would stay at home and not associate with such a person anymore.

I will really check different points of view.

🗡️ Story 2 : Liu Bei Chooses a Battle Location

🗡️ Story 2 : Liu Bei Chooses a Battle Location

Liu Bei + Guan Yu + Zhang Fei, fighting the bandit army:

Upon seeing Cheng Yuanzhi killed, the bandits scattered in terror. Liu Bei quickly led his troops in pursuit, and many bandits surrendered, resulting in a great victory. Liu Yan personally came out to welcome them and reward the soldiers.

The next day, they received an urgent letter from Gong Jing, the governor of Qingzhou, saying that the Yellow Turban rebels had besieged the city and were about to fall, requesting reinforcements. After discussing with Liu Bei, Liu Yan said, "I am willing to go to the rescue." Therefore, Liu Yan dispatched Zou Jing with 5,000 soldiers to Qingzhou along with Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei.

Upon seeing the reinforcements arrive, the Yellow Turban rebels divided their forces to meet the enemy. Liu Bei's forces were outnumbered and unable to withstand the enemy, so they had to retreat to a camp 30 li away. Liu Bei told Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, "The enemy outnumbers us; we must use a surprise attack to win." He arranged for Guan Yu to lead 1,000 soldiers to hide on the left side of the mountain, and Zhang Fei to lead 1,000 soldiers to hide on the right side. They would use the sound of a gong as a signal to attack together. Guan Yu led 1,000 men to hide in the left mountain, and Zhang Fei led 1,000 men to hide in the right mountain. Upon hearing the gong, they were to rush out to help.

The next day, Liu Bei and Zou Jing led their troops forward with shouts. The enemy army met them, and Liu Bei feigned defeat and retreated. The enemy army pursued them. When they reached the valley, Liu Bei's army suddenly sounded the gong, and the ambushers on both sides attacked simultaneously. Liu Bei also led his troops back to counterattack.

Under the three-pronged attack, the enemy army was thrown into chaos and retreated in disarray. Liu Bei pursued them all the way to the walls of Qingzhou City, where Prefect Gong Jing also led a contingent of civilians to reinforce them. The Yellow Turban Rebellion was utterly defeated, suffering countless casualties, and the crisis in Qingzhou was thus resolved.

1. Why did Liu Bei succeed? (30 points)

2. Why did the Yellow Turban Rebellion fail? (30 points)

3. When investing in stocks, who would you consult? (40 points)

1. Why did Liu Bei succeed?

Because he designed a formation and terrain that gave him an advantage while putting the enemy at a disadvantage. He could then use his advantageous methods to launch a decisive attack. (Refer to the chapter on waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out in this book.) The Yellow Turban Rebellion's formation was both divided and surrounded, making it impossible for them to control the battlefield, thus plunging them into chaos.

Because Liu Bei acted unexpectedly; because he had strategy; because he cooperated with many others (Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei; Liu Yan, Gong Jing); because Liu Bei understood how to use strategy; because he planned; because he utilized tactics; because his strategy was successful; because he applied strategy well; because he was intelligent; because he used cunning; because he was diligent; because he had tactics; because he applied strategy well; because he had plans; because his tactics were excellent; because his strategies were used appropriately.

2. Why did the Yellow Turban Rebellion fail?

Because they lacked vigilance, and therefore were unprepared. Because they were too arrogant.

On the battlefield, they failed to send out scouts, experienced generals, or strategists to survey the surrounding terrain and terrain. When Liu Bei attacked and they failed, the Yellow Turban army acted impulsively. They didn't consider whether their opponent's defeat was genuine, feigned, or deceptive. They were unprepared.

Because of: excessive arrogance, they were tricked.

Because of: recklessness, they fell into Liu Bei's ambush.

Being tricked, lacking strategy, preparedness, and awareness of the scheme led to: a major collapse.

3. When investing in stocks, who would you consult? (40 points)

Judging solely from the reaction to this article, if it's like: a party star named Zhuge Liang, who died at Wuzhang Plains, his soul travels to the modern era and lives again; and uses his wisdom to help a new lord transform from an ordinary entertainer into a top-tier entertainer. If you were in modern times and could appoint a strategist to travel through time, and you needed someone to help you invest in stocks, who would you choose as your advisor?

(Hint: Requires flexibility and timing.) Who should you choose? Liu Bei? Guan Yu? Zhang Fei? Liu Yan? Gong Jing?

For profit-taking, choose: Gong Jing; for finding entry points, choose: Liu Bei. For obediently following instructions and working diligently, choose: Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Liu Bei. He is very clever.

Liu Yan discusses with Xuande. Xuande says, "I am willing to go to their aid."

Gong Jing. He knows how to seize opportunities.

Prefect Gong Jing also leads militia out of the city to assist in the battle. The rebels are utterly defeated, suffering heavy casualties, thus lifting the siege of Qingzhou.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Obey instructions and work diligently. Guan Yu leads 1,000 troops to ambush on the left side of the mountain, and Zhang Fei leads 1,000 troops to ambush on the right side of the mountain, using gongs as a signal to launch a coordinated attack.

🔥 Story 3 : Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun Burn the Army

🔥 Story 3 : Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun Burn the Yellow Turban Army

At that time, Zhang Jiao had 150,000 troops (the Yellow Turban Army), while Lu Zhi had 50,000 soldiers. They were locked in a stalemate at Guangzong (a place name), with no clear victor. Lu Zhi analyzed the situation for Liu Bei, saying, "I am besieging the rebel army here. The Yellow Turban rebels' brothers, Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao, are stationed in Yingchuan (a place name), confronting Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun. You can lead your troops, and I will send an additional 1,000 official soldiers to assist you. Go to Yingchuan (a place name) to gather intelligence and arrange a date to encircle and capture them." Liu Bei accepted the order and led his army on a night march, heading towards Yingchuan under the starry sky. At that time, generals Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun led their troops to resist the Yellow Turban rebels' offensive. The Yellow Turbans, facing setbacks, retreated to Changshe (a place name), using the grass as makeshift tents and camps. Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun devised a plan: "Since the Yellow Turbans are using the grass for tents and camps, we should attack them with fire." Therefore, they ordered their soldiers to tie bundles of grass to each other and secretly ambush them. That night, a strong wind suddenly arose. After midnight, they all set fire to the camp. Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun each led their soldiers to attack the Yellow Turban camp. Flames filled the sky, and the Yellow Turbans panicked. Their horses were not saddled, and their men were not dressed in armor. They scattered and fled. The fighting continued until dawn. Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao led their defeated and remaining troops in a desperate escape. At this time, Liu Bei, along with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, had just arrived in Yingchuan. Hearing the sounds of battle in the distance and seeing the firelight illuminating the sky, he quickly led his troops to the scene. However, the bandits had already been scattered and fled.

1. Why did the Yellow Turban Army suffer such a complete defeat? (30 points)

2. How could the Yellow Turban Army have avoided such a defeat? (30 points)

3. What kind of advisors did the Yellow Turban Army need most? (40 points)

Attack guidance, defense guidance, guidance on rapid troop equipment, guidance on temporary encampment locations

1. Why did the Yellow Turban rebels suffer such a complete defeat?

Because: They were attacked by fire.

They were unprepared, unprepared for a possible fire attack.

They were caught off guard by the fire attack; they were ambushed; the fire attack was sudden.

They did not make proper defenses, lacked vigilance, and had no time to react.

They saw the fire was very large and high, and their mood was: very frightened.

They also lacked good equipment; their equipment was incomplete. Their tents, campsites, and tents were all made of straw.

Since their tents, campsites, and tents were all made of straw... They (the Yellow Turban soldiers) didn't build firebreaks, didn't appoint guards,

lacked a night watch schedule, or a rotation of sentries,

and didn't have time to equip themselves with saddles or wear helmets and leather armor;

they also lacked: designated patrol personnel, didn't monitor wind direction,

they didn't use other materials to make tents, and didn't separate the tents.

When the fire broke out, of course, none of them could escape.

The TSMC Kumamoto plant in Japan; the TSMC Arizona plant in the United States. Did they have:

dungeons?

firebreaks?

guards?

designed night watch schedules?

provided themselves with saddles (driver's licenses, engineering vehicle operating licenses)?

they didn't have time to wear helmets and leather armor (dustproof clothing and sterile suits)?

designated patrol personnel?

monitored wind direction (real wind direction, online wind direction, physical wind direction, combined wind direction) (public opinion)?

used other materials to make tents?

they didn't separate the tents? (Factory Building Material)

2. How could the Yellow Turban Army avoid such a defeat?

They needed to confirm the surrounding environment, avoid mistakes, and prepare sentries.

They needed to conduct thorough training. They needed to actively seek information.

They needed to be vigilant, send sentries, pay close attention, be cautious, maintain alertness, and be constantly on guard.

They needed to be more alert.

They needed to avoid setting up camp, tents, or encampments on grass. (Factory Building Material)

They needed to have sentries on guard every night to maintain defense.

They needed to avoid using straw for tents. Campsites should be well-defended and located in good places.

They needed to establish good defenses, manage the area in zones, and establish clear boundaries between zones. (Factory Building Material)

They needed to dig and construct firebreaks. (Factory Building Material)

They needed to set up guard posts around the camp, designate night watch schedules, arrange rotating sentries, and assign patrol personnel.

They needed to train soldiers and collect resources.

They needed a strategist who could observe wind direction to prevent the wind from amplifying the fire.

(Public Opinion) (True Trends, Online Trends, Real-World Trends, Overall Trends)

Be fully prepared. Don't panic when things happen.

3. What kind of advisors did the Yellow Turban Army need most?

Attack guidance, defense guidance, guidance on rapidly equipping troops, guidance on temporary encampments.

They probably needed most: guidance on temporary encampments. There should be no grass, and there should be firebreaks.

Their tents, campsites, and tents were all made of grass. Since their tents, campsites, and tents were all made of grass, they (the Yellow Turban soldiers) didn't build firebreaks, didn't secure guards, lacked a night watch schedule, didn't arrange rotating sentries, didn't designate patrol personnel, didn't check wind direction, didn't use other materials to make tents, and didn't separate the tents. When a fire broke out, of course, they couldn't escape.

(Factory Building Materials)

They also needed: guidance on rapidly equipping troops, temporary troop leadership, guidance on temporary encampments, attack guidance, defense guidance, and defensive guidance.

🔥 Story 4 : Hua Xiong and Li Su Burn Sun Jian

🔥 Story 4 : Hua Xiong and Li Su Burn Sun Jian

Hua Xiong's deputy, Hu Zhen, led 5,000 soldiers out of the pass to meet the enemy. Cheng Pu, riding a horse and wielding a spear, charged directly at Hu Zhen. After a short exchange, Cheng Pu pierced Hu Zhen's throat with his spear, killing him instantly. Sun Jian seized the opportunity and led his troops all the way to the city gate, but arrows and stones rained down from the walls, forcing Sun Jian to retreat to Liangdong to encamp. He sent messengers to Yuan Shao to report the victory and also urged Yuan Shu to provide supplies.

Someone said to Yuan Shu, "Sun Jian is the tiger of Jiangdong! If he takes Luoyang and kills Dong Zhuo, you've driven away a wolf but raised a tiger. If you don't give him supplies now, his army will naturally disintegrate." Upon hearing this, Yuan Shu stopped providing supplies. Sun Jian's army ran out of food and began to fall into disarray. Spies reported this to Hua Xiong. Li Su advised Hua Xiong, "Tonight I'll lead a detachment along a side path to raid Sun Jian's rear camp. You can then attack from the front and capture Sun Jian."

Hua Xiong (a subordinate of Dong Zhuo) followed this advice, ordering his soldiers to eat their fill and then march out of the pass under cover of night. That night, the moon was bright and the wind was clear. When Hua Xiong's army arrived at Sun Jian's camp, it was already midnight. They sounded the war drums, and the sound was deafening as they advanced.

1. Why did Sun Jian suffer a defeat and find himself at a disadvantage?

2. If Sun Jian could go back to the previous day, what else could he do?

[Like in the movie: Frontier of Tomorrow. Tom Cruise, after being tainted by the blue monster's blood,

could go back to the previous day even after death and start over.]

3. What kind of advice did Sun Jian's army need?

(A) Troops must put on their armor before resting.

(B) Troops must prepare their horses before resting.

(C) High-quality bows must be prepared.

(D) Troops must have night patrols.

1. Sun Jian suffered a defeat and was at a disadvantage. Why?

Because Sun Jian panicked, the bows were of poor quality, and later they broke.

Sun Jian was careless; he did not anticipate the possibility of a counterattack and was unprepared.

Because he didn't have enough troops, and his defenses were inadequate.

He was ambushed by Hua Xiong in the middle of the night. He hadn't arranged sentry posts outside the camp, nor assigned scouts to monitor the enemy's camp.

Li Xiao set fire to the camp too suddenly; Sun Jian's army had no sentries on duty. When they encountered the fire, they scattered in panic.

2. If Sun Jian could go back to the previous day, what else could he do?

[Like the movie: Tomorrow's Frontier] Tom Cruise, after getting his hands on the blue monster's blood,

could go back to the previous day even after dying, and start over.

He has intelligence.

Strategist: Planning; Combatist: Combat; Hermit: Leaving the chaotic world.

 Strategist: Defend the base, retreat the troops to the stronghold first, retreat to the base first, reorganize at a nearby stronghold, retrieve my equipment from the cave (original version, Meng Huo's version), organize military supplies.

 Combatist: Sentinels, send out sentries, prepare more sentries, multiple sentries, leave troops for night patrols, have people guard outside. Be more vigilant.

Make better bows and arrows, improve their quality, and keep the troops calm. Prepare archers, when the enemy comes: fire arrows. Send more men.

There needs to be reinforcements and a personal guard. Organize the guard, assign tasks first: prepare supplies, withdraw troops a short distance, rehearse layered resistance strategies for generals, deputy generals, and personal guards, arrange sentry posts outside the camp, monitor scouts in the enemy camp, design your own camp base for zoned management, and conversely, divide your own camp base into real and fake sections, set traps to surround the enemy.

 Reclusive Faction: Leave first, resign, disband the army, change names, go to sea to hide, go overseas to live in seclusion, go deep into the mountains and become a Taoist priest or monk.

3. What kind of advice does Sun Jian's army need?

[Short-term is acceptable, long-term is not; one or two days is acceptable, more than ten days is not]

(A) Before the troops rest, they should put on their armor—so that they can react immediately if suddenly attacked.

(B) Before the troops rest, the horses should be prepared—the stables should be manned in shifts; there should be horses at all times.

[This isn't the key to victory, though it's a good idea.]

(C) High-quality bows must be prepared.

[Correct]

(D) The army should have night patrol units—in shifts, three to four shifts. Keep watch. When the enemy launches a night attack, quickly sound the horn.

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🏃 Story 5 : Sun Jian's Escape Plan

🏃 Story 5 : Sun Jian's Escape Plan

Hua Xiong (a subordinate of Dong Zhuo) followed this advice, ordering his soldiers to eat their fill and then march out of the pass at night. That night, the moon was bright and the wind was clear. When Hua Xiong's army arrived at Sun Jian's camp, it was already midnight. They sounded the war drums, and the sound was deafening as they advanced. Sun Jian hurriedly donned his armor and mounted his horse, only to encounter Hua Xiong. The two horses galloped, clashing, and the two fierce generals fought for no more than a few rounds before Li Su's army (Dong Zhuo's subordinate) arrived and ordered his soldiers to set fire to the camp. Sun Jian's camp was thrown into chaos by the surprise attack, and only Zu Mao accompanied him as they broke through the encirclement. Hua Xiong led his troops in hot pursuit. Sun Jian fired two arrows, both of which Hua Xiong dodged. The third arrow, however, broke the bowstring when he drew it too hard, forcing him to abandon it and flee on horseback.

Zu Mao said, "My lord, the red turban you wear is too conspicuous; the enemy will easily recognize you. Let me wear it!" Sun Jian then took off his turban, exchanged helmets with Zu Mao, and the two fled in different directions. Hua Xiong, seeing the red turban, led his troops to pursue only Zu Mao's group, allowing Sun Jian to escape via a side path. Zu Mao, pursued relentlessly, hung the red turban on a charred but not yet burned pillar and hid in the woods. Hua Xiong's soldiers, seeing the red turban from afar, mistook it for Sun Jian and surrounded him, afraid to approach. They shot arrows at it before realizing they had been tricked. As they removed the turban, Zu Mao suddenly emerged from the woods, wielding two swords and charging at Hua Xiong. Hua Xiong roared and with a backhand strike, cut Zu Mao off his horse.

The fighting continued until dawn, when Hua Xiong finally led his troops back to the pass.

Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, and others later found Sun Jian, reorganized their troops, and re-established their camp.

1. Why was Sun Jian able to escape successfully?

Because he had help; Sun Jian had subordinates and loyal brothers.

Because Zu Mao used a stratagem to lure the enemy away. He used a feint to escape, like a cicada shedding its shell.

Because Zu Mao was quick-witted and resourceful.

Because Zu Mao hung his robes and armor on a tree,

making the enemy believe that the robes and armor belonged to Sun Jian.

His headdress was very distinctive. In a crowd of thousands or tens of thousands, he was quite conspicuous.

Therefore, when he gave the helmet decorations to others,

in the midst of battle, those in the opposing camp who didn't recognize him would mistake him for someone else.

Because he used a good plan and had a good general. A good vice-general.

2. Cruel Question <If you feel uncomfortable, don't ask, don't answer>

Assume TSMC's Kumamoto plant in Japan; TSMC's Arizona plant in the United States.

In this scenario, who could be Sun Jian's ancestor?

💥 Story 6 : Yuan Shu's Letter

💥 Story 6 : Yuan Shu's Letter

Yuan Shu, while in Nanyang, heard that Yuan Shao had just conquered Ji Province, so he sent someone to ask Yuan Shao for a thousand horses. Yuan Shao refused, which angered Yuan Shu, and the relationship between the two brothers soured from then on.

Yuan Shu then sent someone to Jing Province to borrow 200,000 shi (a unit of volume) of grain from Liu Biao, but Liu Biao also refused. Yuan Shu harbored resentment and secretly sent a letter to Sun Jian, hoping he would attack Liu Biao.

The letter essentially read:

"Liu Biao's previous interception of your return journey was actually Yuan Shao's idea. Now Yuan Shao is secretly conspiring with Liu Biao to attack your Jiangdong. You'd better send troops to attack Liu Biao quickly. I will deal with Yuan Shao for you; you can avenge both enemies. You seize Jingzhou, I'll seize Jizhou—don't miss this opportunity!"

Upon receiving the letter, Sun Jian angrily said, "That despicable Liu Biao! He blocked my return home before, and now is the perfect time for revenge! When else should we fight?"

He then summoned Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, and others to discuss the matter.

Cheng Pu said, "Yuan Shu is a cunning man; we can't completely trust him." Sun Jian said, "I wanted revenge anyway; I'm not going to fight because of him!"

So he sent Huang Gai to the riverbank to prepare warships, loading them with weapons and provisions. Larger ships were also loaded with warhorses. Once everything was arranged, they prepared to set out.

Spies on the river reported the news to Liu Biao, who was greatly alarmed and hurriedly summoned his civil and military officials to discuss countermeasures.

Kuai Liang said, "There's no need to worry too much. We can send Huang Zu with the Jiangxia soldiers to lead the vanguard, while you, my lord, lead the armies of Jingzhou and Xiangyang to provide support. Sun Jian will be crossing the river and lakes to come; he won't be able to exert any force on the water." Liu Biao adopted his suggestion, ordered Huang Zu to prepare defenses, and then led his army out himself.

1. Was Sun Jian's action rational? What factors influenced him?

2. Was Yuan Shu's act of sending the letter clever? If so, how?

3. If Yuan Shu's act of sending the letter wasn't clever, why was it effective?

4. If Yuan Shu's act of sending the letter was clever, why did he fail in the struggle for power?

1. Was Sun Jian's action rational? What factors influenced him?

Sun Jian's action was not rational. He was provoked by Yuan Shu's letter.

The letter stirred his desire for revenge; he was angered.

Sun Jian did not rationally assess the gains and losses and related risks of military action.

Furthermore, Sun Jian didn't know the truth of the matter.

His actions were extremely irrational, provoked by Yuan Shu's letter.

Even if Sun Jian's actions were staged,

the trigger for the incident,

it cannot be simply stated as "I received a letter" or "I received a letter that angered me."

Because that would make one seem like someone else's puppet.

A more plausible reason is needed.

2. Was Yuan Shu's act of sending the letter clever? What made it clever?

Yuan Shu's act of sending the letter was: using someone else to do his dirty work.

Using: Sun Jian as a tool to kill Liu Biao.

A mediocre move, not particularly clever.

However, in chaotic times, any move that works is fine.

It will meet the needs of a hegemon: letting other powerful rivals fight each other, so that the hegemon can:

The snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

The snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits: The snipe wants to eat the meat inside the clam's shell, but the clam uses its shell to clamp the snipe's beak, preventing it from succeeding. A stalemate, where neither side is willing to yield, leads to a lose-lose situation, allowing a third party to capture both and reap all the benefits. (From: *The Strategies of Yan*, Book II of the Warring States Period). This saying typically illustrates that when two parties are locked in a stalemate, a hidden third party may benefit. Both parties involved should be wary.

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." This saying describes a mantis focused on catching a cicada, unaware that a bird (oriole) is lurking behind it, ready to peck at it. (From: *The Mountain Trees*, Chapter of Zhuangzi). This saying typically illustrates short-sightedness and lack of foresight, focusing only on immediate gains while ignoring hidden dangers. Alternatively, it can be interpreted as a chain reaction, or a situation where A, B, and C are involved. B wants A but is too focused to notice C, who might seize the opportunity to devour A while B is distracted.

Don't let strange letters or messages incite non-existent hatred, or cause you to change your original development plans, goals, or well-organized processes. This educational process teaches you to have your own judgment and to guide your passions with reason.

Another interpretation is that Yuan Shu's act of sending the letter was a case of "using someone else's knife to kill someone else." He used Sun Jian as a tool to kill Liu Biao.

This is considered clever. He survived, so how could it not be clever? Even if it was foolish, perhaps it was a case of "fools have their luck."

3. If Yuan Shu's act of sending the letter wasn't clever, why was it effective?

Sun Jian was sown discord by Yuan Shu's letter.

This letter from Yuan Shu caused Sun Jian and Liu Biao to become hostile to each other.

This indicates that Sun Jian was easily manipulated.

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms portrays Sun Jian as easily provoked,

unable to set aside personal grudges and consider the gains and losses of the entire camp.

As the leader of a group, one must prioritize the overall situation and consider the group's gains and losses as one's own; one must set aside personal grudges and consider the group's interests. Personal grudges cannot supersede the group's development goals.

4. If Yuan Shu's act of sending the letter was clever, why did he later fail in the struggle for power?

Because Yuan Shu only had that one letter; neither his group nor his strategists took any follow-up action against Sun Jian or Liu Biao.

5. If these individuals could travel through time and buy stocks, who would be most likely to suffer a heavy loss due to impulsiveness? Why?

Sun Jian, Cheng Pu, Han Dang, Liu Biao, Kuai Liang, Lü Gong. Probably: Sun Jian.

🏹 Story 7 : Sun Jian's Advance

🏹 Story 7 : Sun Jian's Advance

Yuan Shu wrote a letter urging Sun Jian to attack Liu Biao. Sun Jian dispatched Huang Gai to arrange warships, weapons, provisions, and warhorses, preparing for the attack. Liu Biao sent Huang Zu to resist. Huang Zu sent Zhang Hu and Chen Sheng, ordering Zhang Hu to fight. Han Dang from Sun Jian's camp came out to meet the challenge. The two mounted generals clashed, fighting for over thirty rounds. Chen Sheng, seeing Zhang Hu's strength waning, quickly rode to his aid. Sun Ce saw this, gripped his spear, drew his bowstring, nocked an arrow, and fired, striking Chen Sheng squarely in the face. Chen Sheng was struck by the arrow, fell from his horse, and was startled to see Chen Sheng fall to the ground. Caught off guard, Zhang Hu was struck by Han Dang's blade, losing half his head. Cheng Pu rode straight to the front lines, intending to capture Huang Zu. Huang Zu abandoned his helmet and horse, blending into the infantry to avoid being identified, and then fled. Sun Jian pursued the defeated army all the way to the Han River, ordering Huang Gai to moor the boats there.

1. Was Zhang Hu's performance good?

2. Was Huang Zu's performance good?

1. Was Zhang Hu's performance good?

1. Zhang Hu's performance: Inferior in skill, lacking willpower and resilience.

He shouldn't have hesitated or been distracted during battle. Also: He died.

In the story, Zhang Hu,

saw a fact beyond his comprehension:

His own colleagues, lacking strength and unable to hold out long, were quickly killed!

He felt extreme shock!

If Zhang Hu's mental state had been better, perhaps he could have immediately accepted this fact.

And dealt with the situation on the spot, either fleeing or commanding the battlefield.

No, because he was never calm. No, because he wasn't calm at that time.

2. Was Huang Zu's performance good?

2. Huang Zu was excellent as a survivor, but utterly terrible as a general.

Bad; he evaded reality. And as a general, he shouldn't have run away.

From a personal standpoint, Huang Zu did very well as a survivor.

He abandoned his helmet and horse, blending into the infantry.

This was indeed a very successful escape.

If one maintained their original attire while fleeing,

it would be easy for any soldier or general in the opposing camp to recognize their appearance,

leading to capture or even death by the enemy.

Therefore, any fleeing person blending into the group: abandoning their helmet, armor, and horse,

is both reasonable and clever.

Subsequent chapters:

Cao Cao's escape in the Battle of Puyang,

Cao Cao's performance in the Weinan Battle's disguised escape competition is worth studying.

However, Huang Zu was an extremely poor general.

He was unable to rally his troops, rebuild morale, or organize formations.

He was unable to rearrange his troops when at a disadvantage.

In short: incompetent.

As the old saying goes: "An incompetent general will exhaust his entire army."

Liu Biao was very troubled by the way the preliminary battles turned out.

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What if: shipping channels are blocked, cash flow is disrupted, or there is commercial espionage...?

Furthermore, several days before the battle,

one should conduct military training for one's troops, including drills and training on formations, tactics, and tactical changes.

Production, warehousing, bookkeeping, information flow, cash flow, accounting, legal affairs, counter-espionage, disaster prevention, telecommunications...

Just before the start of battle,

one should establish several trenches and firewalls within one's own lines, and employ lasso-throwing soldiers to design tripwires;

one should place antlers in front of the main command post, and have caltrop-throwing soldiers to temporarily throw caltrops.

Even if the enemy has a fierce general,

one should use shield-bearers to separate them, and spearmen to attack from a distance;

short-barreled soldiers should approach the enemy general and unleash a concentrated barrage.

No, because he was a coward. He ran away.