🎭 Story 10 : Liu Biao's Counterattack

🎭 Story 10 : Liu Biao's Counterattack

Sun Jian divided his army into four routes, surrounding Xiangyang City and preparing for a full-scale attack. One day, a sudden gale blew up, snapping the flagpole of the central army's banner. Han Dang said, "This is not a good omen; we should retreat first." But Sun Jian said, "We have been winning battles; taking Xiangyang is only a matter of time. How can we retreat just because the flagpole is broken!" He ignored Han Dang's advice and instead pressed on with the attack. At this time, Kuai Liang said to Liu Biao, "Last night I observed the stars and saw a general's star about to fall. Calculating the celestial positions, this indicates that Sun Jian will be in great danger. My lord should quickly write a letter to Yuan Shao for help."

After writing the letter, Liu Biao asked, "Who is willing to rush out and deliver the message?" The brave general Lü Gong immediately agreed. Kuai Liang said, "Since you dare to go, listen to my plan. I'll give you five hundred soldiers, with plenty of archers. After you break out, head straight for Xian Mountain. They will definitely pursue you. Send one hundred men up the mountain to prepare stones, and another hundred to lie in ambush in the forest, preparing crossbows. When the pursuers come, don't run directly; instead, circle around them, leading them into an ambush. Then, the stones from the mountain and the arrows from the forest will rain down together, defeating the enemy. If successful, fire a series of signal cannon shots, and the people in the city will come out to support you. If there are no pursuers, don't fire the signal cannons; just continue on your way. The moon isn't very bright tonight; you can leave the city after dark."

After hearing the plan, Lü Gong prepared his soldiers and horses. After dark, they quietly rushed out through the east gate. Sun Jian, in his tent, suddenly heard shouts of battle. He quickly mounted his horse and led thirty-odd cavalrymen to investigate. The soldiers reported, "A group of people has rushed out of the city and fled towards Xian Mountain." Sun Jian didn't wait for his generals to assemble; he only led thirty-odd cavalrymen and gave chase. Lu Gong had already laid an ambush in the woods and on the slopes surrounding Mount Xian. Sun Jian's horse was fast, and he charged ahead. When Sun Jian shouted, "Don't run!" Lu Gong turned his horse to meet him. The two exchanged blows, and Lu Gong feigned defeat, turning and fleeing into the mountain path.

Sun Jian gave chase but couldn't find Lu Gong. Just as he was about to climb the mountain, suddenly a gong sounded, and a large number of rocks tumbled down the mountain, while countless arrows shot from the woods.

Sun Jian was struck by rocks and arrows, suffering a severe head wound, and died on the spot at Mount Xian, at the young age of thirty-seven. His thirty-odd cavalrymen were also all killed. Only then did Lu Gong fire a series of signal cannon shots. Huang Zu, Kuai Yue, Cai Mao, and others in the city immediately led their troops out. This sudden attack threw the Jiangdong army into chaos, forcing them to retreat.

1. How to protect one's own leader?

2. How to eliminate the leader of an opponent?

1. How to protect one's own leader?

Sufficient bodyguards, manpower for protection, a meticulous security plan,

an evacuation plan in case of emergency, someone who understands their feelings and offers advice,

a meticulous person as the security chief,

setting passwords, a strong and resilient mental defense, a sound self-identity…

2. How to eliminate the opponent's leader?

Use force or deception to distract bodyguards, or kill those responsible for their protection;

Or shake the mind of the protector; or influence their will;

Target blind spots in their thinking patterns to break through their meticulous security plans;

Or use a double-deal, breaking through their emergency evacuation plans;

Have someone who understands their feelings persuade them;

Employ a meticulous person as the security chief, then use them to sow discord;

If a password is set, extract it or deceive them;

Immerse their strong mental defenses;

Break down resilient mental defenses with a fast-paced approach;

Use a well-defined self-identity, and dismantle it with chaotic anchors…