Treatise, Volume 20

Guo Huai original: "准" (Zhun), referring to Guo Huai, a veteran Wei general. and others intercepted Zhuge Liang The Chancellor of Shu Han and leader of the expeditions against Wei., but Liang defeated them. Taking advantage of the victory, Liang extensively harvested the enemy's wheat A classic scorched-earth and supply tactic: Zhuge Liang fed his army using Wei’s own crops while depriving the Wei army of food.. He encountered Sima Yi to the east of Shanggui. Yi pulled back his army and relied on the rugged terrain for defense; the two forces were unable to engage in battle.

Liang led his troops back, and Yi followed closely behind him until they reached Lucheng original: "鹵" (Lu).. The enemy original: "賊" (zei). Here, the text likely refers to Zhuge Liang’s forces from the perspective of the Wei historians. again ascended the mountains and dug in their camps, refusing to give battle. Jia Si The OCR reads "賈詡" (Jia Xu), but historical context suggests this is a transcription error for Jia Si, as Jia Xu died years prior to this event. and 魏平 (Wei Ping) repeatedly requested to attack, saying: "My Lord, you fear the state of Shu like a tiger! How can you endure being the laughingstock of the world?"

Sima Yi was troubled by their criticism. He eventually sent Zhang He to attack the southern encirclement while he himself led the main force down the central path toward Liang. Liang dispatched Wei Yan and others to meet them in a counter-attack. The Wei soldiers suffered a massive defeat. Yi was forced to retreat and defend his camp. Later, because his provisions were exhausted, Liang withdrew his army. Yi sent Zhang He to pursue them. Upon reaching Mumen Wooden Gate Trail, a narrow pass., they engaged Liang’s forces; Zhang He was struck by an arrow from a crossbow ambush and died.

Sun Quan The founding Emperor of the state of Eastern Wu., the Lord of Wu, sent General of the Household Sun Bu to offer a feigned surrender to Wei. This was a ruse to lure Wang Ling, the Inspector of Yangzhou. Sun Quan placed troops in ambush at Fuling to wait for him. Wang Ling forwarded Bu's letter to the court and requested troops to go and welcome him. The Campaign...