Romance of the Three Kingdoms, chapters 41 and 42

Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a classical Chinese novel written by Luo Guanzhong, a Ming Dynasty novelist. The novel mainly narrated the political struggles and wars between Shu Han, Dongwu, and Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, as well as the stories of various heroes. In the first chapter of the novel, it was written," The world's general trend must be united for a long time." Later, the novel narrated the historical events and characters of the Three Kingdoms period, showing the political situation and war scenes during the period of the Three Kingdoms. The main characters in the novel included Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao, Sun Quan, Zhou Yu, etc. In the novel, Liu Bei and the others found Zhuge Liang in the process of searching for him and helped him establish the Shu Han regime. Guan Yu sacrificed himself in order to protect Liu Bei in the Battle of Red Cliff. Zhang Fei quarreled with his wife after marriage and finally committed suicide. Zhuge Liang was the prime minister in the novel. His talent and resourcefulness helped Liu Bei establish the Shu Han regime and he died in Shu Han. Cao Cao was the villain in the novel. He usurped the throne and became the ruler of Wei through a series of means, but was eventually defeated by Liu Bei and others. Sun Quan was an ally in the novel. He cooperated with Liu Bei in the Battle of Red Cliff and finally defeated Cao Cao. Zhou Yu was Sun Quan's general. He played an important role in the Battle of Red Cliff, but he eventually died of illness due to internal and external troubles. The plot of the novel was very rich, including many classic scenes and characters such as the Battle of Red Cliff, the Three Visits to the Cottage, the Empty City Stratagem, the Battle of Changban Slope, etc., which were deeply loved by readers. The novel had also been adapted into television dramas, movies, and many other art forms that were still widely praised and loved.

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a classical Chinese novel that described the political struggles and military wars between Shu Han, Dongwu, and Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. The first chapter of the novel was titled " Talking about the World ", which introduced the background and main characters of the novel. After that, the novel gradually revealed the historical background of the Three Kingdoms period and the conflicts between the various forces. The first to fifth chapters of the novel described the background of the Yellow Turban Uprising at the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms. It mainly told the story of Zhang Jiao, the Yellow Turban Uprising, and the acquaintances of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and others. Chapter 6 to Chapter 12 talked about the political struggle and political struggles during the Three Kingdoms period. It mainly talked about the political and military struggles between Cao Cao, Sun Quan, Liu Bei and others. The Battle of Red Cliff between Cao Cao and Sun Quan was one of the most important events in the novel. The 13th to 18th chapters narrated the stories of the famous generals during the Three Kingdoms period. They mainly talked about the heroic deeds of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang, and others. Among them, Zhuge Liang's "Empty Fortress Strategy" and "Grass Boat Borrowing Arrows" were classic works in novels. The 19th to 26th chapters talked about the battles and wars during the Three Kingdoms period. They mainly talked about the Battle of Red Cliff between Cao Cao and Sun Quan and the Battle of Yiling between Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang. The 27th to 36th chapters described the political struggles and diplomatic events between Shu Han and Wu. They mainly described the resourcefulness and courage of Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, Zhuge Liang and others. Among them, the plots of "Three Heroes Fighting Lu Bu" and "Three Visits to the Cottage" were classic scenes in the novel. The 37th to 42nd chapters talked about the war and diplomatic events between Wei and Shu. They mainly talked about the war and diplomatic strategies of Cao Cao, Cao Pi, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and others. Among them, the plots such as the "Empty City Stratagem" and the "Battle of Red Cliff" were still classic scenes in the novel. The 43rd to 48th chapters were about the destruction of the State of Wu and the revival of the Shu Han Dynasty. They mainly talked about the revenge and revival of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others. The plots such as Jiang Wei's Northern Expedition and the Empty Fortress Strategy were still classic scenes in the novel. The 49th to 66th chapters talked about the history and characters of the Three Kingdoms period. They mainly talked about the lives and stories of each character, as well as the cultural heritage and historical events of the Three Kingdoms period. Therefore, from the 1st to the 86th chapters, Romance of the Three Kingdoms presented the history and characters of the Three Kingdoms period with wonderful stories and became a classic work of Chinese classical novels.

The following is a summary of chapters 1-5 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Chapter 1: Dong Zhuo deposed the young emperor and turned Emperor Xian of Han into a puppet Dong Zhuo deposed the Young Emperor and turned Emperor Xian of Han into a puppet, which meant that Dong Zhuo had taken control of the regime in Luoyang. Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and the others took the opportunity to rebel against Dong and started a fierce war. This time, Cao Cao's military operation received widespread attention and support, which led to the follow-up story. Chapter 2: Lu Bu and Diao Chan's Heroic Beauty Trap The story of Lu Bu and Diao Chan unfolded in this episode. Because of Diao Chan, Lü Bu gained her trust and love, but because of Diao Chan, he fell into a moral dilemma. In this episode, Lu Bu's character image gradually became more and more vivid, which led to more follow-up plots. The third chapter: Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times, Zhuge Liang proposed the Longzhong confrontation Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times and Zhuge Liang proposed Longzhong Dui, which laid the foundation for Liu Bei to seize the world. In this round, Liu Bei received Zhuge Liang's help and guidance to gradually establish his own power and began to cooperate with Sun Quan. Chapter 4: Cao Cao pacified the three heroes and Lu Bu Cao Cao's pacification of the Three Heroes War against Lu Bu showed Cao Cao's powerful strength and Lu Bu's bravery. This time, the duel between Cao Cao and Lu Bu was the climax of the whole story, which also led to more stories about Lu Bu and Cao Cao. Chapter 5: Guan Yu went to meet Liu Beiyi alone to release Cao Cao Guan Yu went to meet Liu Bei alone to justify Cao Cao, showing the friendship and loyalty between Liu Bei and Guan Yu. In this round, Liu Bei obtained Guan Yu's support and help, and finally succeeded in seizing Jingzhou and Yizhou, becoming the founder of Shu Han.

The good lyrics from the twenty-first to fifty-second chapters of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms included: [1. Mighty and Majestic: Description of the characters and battle scenes of Liu Bei and the others.] [2][Righteous to the Clouds]: It described the moral character and breadth of mind of Zhuge Liang and others. 3. Never leave or abandon: This described the loyalty and spirit of Guan Yu and the others to their masters. 4. Heroes and heroes: To describe the heroic spirit and courage of Cao Cao and Sun Quan. 5. Brave and Wise: It described the outstanding performance of Zhuge Liang and others. 6. Loyalty and faithfulness: It described the loyalty, faithfulness, and moral character of Liu Bei and the others. 7. Devoted to one's heart's content: It described the selfless dedication of Zhuge Liang and others to the country and the people. 8 Battle of Red Cliff: The famous Battle of Red Cliff during the Three Kingdoms period was one of the most important battles in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 9. The Empty City Strategy: It described Zhuge Liang's resourcefulness and thrilling encounters in the empty city. 10 Thousand Miles of Riding Alone: The story of Guan Yu following Liu Bei from thousands of miles away is one of the most touching descriptions in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. [11. Scraping Bones to Cure Poison: Description of Cao Cao's serious injuries and indomitable spirit in the war.] The City Walls in the Empty City Stratagem: The description of Zhuge Liang's strategy in the empty city and the description of the city walls increase the tension and mystery of the novel. The story of Zhuge Liang visiting Liu Bei three times is one of the most famous plots in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. [14. Brouhaha and Taste Gall: This is a description of Cao Mengde's spirit of constantly working hard after suffering defeat.] 15 Battle of Yiling: The famous Battle of Yiling during the Three Kingdoms period was one of the most important battles in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 16 Loyalty and Trustworthy: This was to describe the loyalty and trustworthiness of Guan Yu and the others.

The first chapter of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was titled " Sworn in the Peach Garden ", which introduced Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei as sworn brothers and began their life as brothers in the Peach Garden. After that, they traveled the world together and experienced many wars and setbacks, but in the end, they fought against Cao Cao together and defeated him, laying the foundation for the revival of the Han Dynasty. The second chapter of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was titled " Three Heroes Fighting Lü Bu ", which introduced three heroes, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Liu Bei, who challenged Lü Bu together. In the end, Liu Bei defeated Lü Bu with wisdom. This time, it also introduced Liu Bei's family background and the appearance of his adopted son, Zhuge Liang. The third chapter of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was titled " Zhuge Liang Coming Out of the Mountain ". It introduced Zhuge Liang's first appearance. He provided Liu Bei with advice on how to govern the country and helped Liu Bei win the Battle of Red Cliff. After that, Zhuge Liang continued to work for Liu Bei and helped them establish the Shu Han Dynasty. The fourth chapter of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was titled " Guan Yu Going to the Meeting Alone ". It introduced how Guan Yu went to the meeting alone when he was besieged by Cao Cao in Maicheng. He fought a fierce battle with Cao Cao and finally surrendered to Liu Bei. This time, he even introduced how much Liu Bei missed Guan Yu after his death. The fifth chapter of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was called "Liu Bei's Cup Slam", which introduced Liu Bei's visit to Zhuge Liang in Wolonggang. The two of them discussed the general situation of the world and decided to unite against Cao Cao. After that, they experienced many wars and setbacks together, and finally defeated Cao Cao together, laying the foundation for the revival of the Han Dynasty.

The first 10 to 20 chapters of Romance of the Three Kingdoms were summarized as follows: This time, Liu Bei obtained Jingzhou, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and others to surrender to Liu Bei. Zhuge Liang set up a scheme in Wolonggang to attract Cao Cao's attention. Finally, Cao Cao sent a special envoy to persuade Zhuge Liang to surrender. Zhuge Liang eventually refused Cao Cao's invitation and decided to continue working for Liu Bei. At the same time, Liu Bei also asked Sun Quan for help and finally joined forces with Sun Quan to defeat Cao Cao. This time, it also described the heroic deeds of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and others to show their loyalty and courage. This was the beginning of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The story was set during the Three Kingdoms period. This time, it told the story of Liu Bei and the others in Jingzhou. They obtained Jingzhou but also faced the threat of Cao Cao. Zhuge Liang set up a scheme in Wolonggang to attract Cao Cao's attention. In the end, Cao Cao sent a special envoy to persuade Zhuge Liang to surrender. Zhuge Liang finally decided to continue working for Liu Bei. At the same time, Liu Bei also asked Sun Quan for help and finally joined forces with Sun Quan to defeat Cao Cao. This time, the foundation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms laid the foundation for the subsequent story.

The content of chapters 98 to 120 of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is summarized as follows: This time, Cao Cao led his army to attack Sun Quan's Red Cliff, but it ended in a crushing defeat. In the Battle of Red Cliff, Liu Bei sent Guan Yu to reinforce Cao Cao's army and set up fire attacks in the water, finally successfully defeating Cao Cao's army. After that, Cao Cao marched south but eventually died of illness in Luoyang. This time, it also described Liu Bei's establishment of a base in Jingzhou and the recruitment of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and others. At the same time, it also described Zhuge Liang's governance in Shu Han and Liu Bei's expansion in Western Sichuan. In the end, Liu Bei defeated Sun Quan in the Battle of Yiling and became the overlord of the Three Kingdoms.

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms has a total of 952 chapters.

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a classic Chinese novel about the political struggles and wars between Shu Han, Wu and Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. The main content of the first ten chapters included: Chapter 1: Liu Bei's son and grandson fall Chapter Two: Kong Ming's Battle of Jianxing Chapter 3: Guan Yu's Righteous Release of Cao Cao Chapter Four: Zhang Fei Wits to Seize Yizhou Chapter 5: Zhao Yun Alone Chapter 6: Sun Quan's Farewell to Liu Bei Chapter Seven: Zhuge Liang Burning Red Cliff Chapter Eight: Cao Cao's Battle of Cangting Chapter 9: Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times Chapter 10: Zhuge Liang's Verbal Battle with the Confucians