In 228 AD, Luoyang, the capital of Wei, was facing an unprecedented crisis. Zhuge Liang of Shu led his army to attack, and tens of thousands of troops surrounded Luoyang, and a dark cloud hung over the head of Wei.
At this crucial moment, Sima Yi, Wei's auxiliary minister, was faced with a difficult choice - should he continue to hold on to Luoyang, or should he decide to withdraw his troops to preserve Wei's future?
Knowing that it was the empty city plan of the Shu Kingdom, Sima Yi was well versed in this battle. He understands Zhuge Liang's strategy and knows that his reality is clear.
Zhuge Liang once successfully broke through Jingzhou with an empty city strategy, and Sima Yi knew that continuing to defend the city at this time would only fall into the calculations of the Shu army, and in the end there was only a dead end.
However, withdrawal is not an easy option. Sima Yi knew that the withdrawal would weaken Wei's military prestige and deterrence, and would be a huge blow to the country's rule.
In addition, the withdrawal of troops may also trigger civil unrest, leading to instability and ** within the Wei state. But he also understood that in the face of the powerful offensive of Shu, if he held on to Luoyang just to save his reputation, the final result could only be the fall of Wei.
In this difficult choice, Sima Yi made a decision after careful consideration and a combination of various factors. He decided to personally lead a force to evacuate Luoyang in order to preserve the future of the Wei state.
Sima Yi understood that although the withdrawal of troops would bring certain losses, only by preserving strength could he have a chance to regain lost territory in the future.
So, overnight, Sima Yi led the army to quietly leave Luoyang. He used a well-arranged camouflage to make the Shu army mistakenly believe that the strength of the withdrawing Wei army was weakened, thus allowing them to let their guard down.
The departure of Wei Jun gave Zhuge Liang a huge surprise, he did not expect Sima Yi to dare to make such a big decision.
When Zhuge Liang found that Luoyang was empty, he instantly understood Sima Yi's intentions. He regretted that he had not anticipated Sima Yi's decision, but at the same time expressed his admiration for Sima Yi's resourcefulness and courage. Although he finally captured Luoyang, the retreat of the Wei army made him feel helpless and disappointed.
Sima Yi's choice proves that he is not only a scheming strategist, but also a loyal servant who puts the interests of the country first.
He understands that sometimes painful sacrifices have to be made for the sake of the country's future. He chose to withdraw his troops, not only to avoid the fate of annihilation, but also to fight for a better future for Wei.
Although such a decision has brought some losses, it is actually for the long-term and greater good.
Sima Yi's choice also reflected his accurate judgment of the situation and his confidence in his own strength, and he knew that he had enough strength to retake Luoyang in the future.
In fact, in the history of Wei, Sima Yi's decisions not only proved his wisdom, but also paved a brighter road for the future of Wei.
He believed in the future victory of Wei, but also understood that a country with internal and external troubles must have stability in order to better cope with external challenges.
As a loyal minister, although Sima Yi's choice brought losses, he always put the interests of the country and the people first.
He gambled everything he had, determined to seek a brighter future for Wei. Such a noble figure has not only won the respect of the country and the people, but also won the respect and remembrance of history.
Sima Yi's strategy to empty the city is not only a strategic victory, but also a victory for the country and the people. His resourcefulness and determination preserved the future of Wei and created an immortal figure in history.
His choices tell us that in order to achieve greater goals and greater ideals, sometimes we must make painful sacrifices, and sometimes we must choose a difficult and dangerous path on the road of life.
Such an option is indispensable for those who want to strive for a bigger goal and a brighter future.
As Sima Yi demonstrated, sticking to confidence, maintaining determination, and striving for the future of the country and society are the most precious things on the road of life.