Sima Yi has already seen through the empty city plan, why did he run away with his head in his hands

Mondo History Updated on 2024-01-31

After Ma Tan lost the street pavilion, Zhuge Liang hurried to Xicheng and prepared to move the people back to Sichuan and Shu. However, Sima Yi's pursuers were menacing, and Zhuge Liang could not complete the migration of the people, so Sima Yi led an army of 100,000 to besiege Xicheng.

In Xicheng, Zhuge Liang only had more than 2,500 soldiers, and the city defense was fragile, and at the same time, he also needed to transfer troops to transport food and escort the people. At the critical juncture, Zhuge Liang skillfully staged an empty city plan. He ordered the soldiers guarding the city to open the gates and had several soldiers clean up in front of them.

And what about Zhuge Liang himself?He prepared a series of props: a crane, a scarf, a piano, and a pillar of incense. Then, he slowly came to the city and played "Wolong Yin". In less than a cup of tea, Sima Yi ordered the whole army to retreat and leave quickly!

This plot is rather strange. At that time, Sima Yi had 100,000 elite soldiers, while Zhuge Liang only had 2,500 soldiers in the city. Even if he was afraid of an ambush, Sima Yi could send a small team to investigate first, or even directly send siege soldiers to break the city. Why did Sima Yi choose to run away with his head in his hands?The answer may lie in the deep psychological and historical factors of the two commanders.

First of all, Zhuge Liang had already gained insight into Sima Yi's identity. The reason why Sima Yi was reused by Cao Wei was mainly because Zhuge Liang was in Shu. If Shu did not have Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi might lose its use value in Cao Wei. The heads of Cao Wei pursued the principle of "always guarding against Sima Yi", and Zhuge Liang was well aware of this. He knew that once Sima Yi lost Cao Wei's support, he might find himself in trouble.

In addition, Zhuge Liang's understanding of Sima Yi made him know that Sima Yi did not dare to act rashly. Sima Yi dreamed of "three horses eating Cao" before Cao Cao's death, and Cao Wei's rulers were always wary of Sima Yi. If Sima Yi rashly attacked the city, it was very likely that he would provide Cao Wei with an excuse to eliminate him and his family.

Therefore, at the critical moment in Xicheng, Zhuge Liang played the piano at the head of the city, knowing in his heart that Sima Yi could not really attack. Sima Yi also knew in his heart that if the city was attacked, not only Zhuge Liang might receive a boxed lunch in the end, but he and his family would also fall into a crisis.

The second reason lies in historical factors. The heads of all generations of Cao Wei were on high alert against Sima Yi, and Sima Yi understood this. He knew that Cao Rui would definitely be cautious about him, and although Cao Wei needed his talents, once he got rid of a strong enemy, Sima Yi might become a lamb to the slaughter.

At that time, Sima Yi was in front of the three armies, and his every move could be the reason for Cao Wei's accusation. Therefore, he pretended to listen to the piano in front of Zhuge Liang, but in fact, he was avoiding leaving the handle. Sima Zhao proposed an attack, but Sima Yi insisted that Zhuge Liang should be cautious in his life and retreat quickly. All this is to avoid becoming a scapegoat for Cao Wei.

In Sima Yi's heart, he knew the thoughts of the head of Cao Wei. He once dreamed that Cao Cao said on his deathbed: "Three horses eat Cao." "Cao Rui is very wary of Sima Yi, and once Cao Wei is given an excuse, Sima Yi will fall into crisis.

To sum up, Sima Yi is well versed in Zhuge Liang's identity and psychology, and he knows that attacking the city may bring disaster to himself. Under Zhuge Liang's ingenious layout, Sima Yi could only be helpless and chose to retreat to avoid becoming Cao Wei's scapegoat. The person who really staged the "empty city plan" in history was not Zhuge Liang, but Guo Chong during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. However, in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Zhuge Liang is the leading factor, forming this classic scene.

This article deeply analyzes an empty city plan between Sima Yi and Zhuge Liang in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", as well as the historical factors and psychological tactics contained in it. Through the analysis of the historical background and the characters' personalities, the author shows the delicate and tense relationship between Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi.

First of all, the article provides an in-depth analysis of Zhuge Liang's accurate judgment and understanding of Sima Yi. Zhuge Liang, as a strategist of Shu, had a clear understanding of Sima Yi's role and status, and he not only successfully resolved the crisis through his ingenious empty city strategy, but also secretly revealed his deep understanding of Sima Yi. This shows Zhuge Liang's superb resourcefulness and insight into the psychology of his opponents.

Secondly, the article deeply excavates Sima Yi's psychological considerations. The author points out that Sima Yi was well aware of the vigilance of Cao Wei's head against him, and that a siege might provide Cao Wei with an excuse. This is well founded in history, and Sima Yi has always been in the spotlight, as the author said, the dream of "three horses eating Cao" and Cao Rui's vigilance have built a trap for him. The article cleverly combines historical factors to explain why Sima Yi chose to retreat to avoid becoming Cao Wei's scapegoat. This psychological depiction makes the article fuller and more in-depth.

In addition, the article also compares the plot of history and ** through the mention of Guo Chong, who really staged the "Empty City Plan" in history, and presents the creative ingenuity of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". The author skillfully introduces historical figures, emphasizing the adaptation and exaggeration of **, which provides readers with more space for thinking.

Overall, through an in-depth analysis of the classic tactics of Sima Yi and Zhuge Liang in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", this article reveals the historical background and character psychology in it, and provides readers with a profound literary and historical reflection. This kind of combined analysis of ** and history presents readers with a more three-dimensional and in-depth literary interpretation, making the whole article more fascinating.

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