Translation of Battle of Red Cliffs's Articles
At the beginning, Lu Su heard of Liu Biao's death and said to Sun Quan, "Jingzhou is adjacent to the country, the mountains and rivers are dangerous and solid, Wan Li is fertile, and the scholars are rich. If you have it, it will be the capital of the emperor. Today, Liu Biao is dead, and the two sons are not in harmony. The generals in the army have their own differences. Liu Bei is fierce in the world, and there is a gap with Cao Cao. If you are prepared to be in harmony with him, you should be calm and make good alliances; If there is any deviation, it is advisable not to draw it to help the great things. Su please was ordered to hang the second son of the watch, and to comfort those who used it in the army, and said that he would be prepared to care for all the people, with one heart and one mind, * * * to rule Cao Cao, and he would be happy and do as he was told. If it is harmonious, the world can be determined. If you don't go quickly today, you may be the first to do it. " The right is to send the line. When I arrived at Xiakou, I heard that Cao Cao had gone to Jingzhou, and he was on the road both in the morning and at night, compared with Nanjun, but Cong had already descended, prepared to go south, and greeted him with a peaceful path, and prepared to meet in Dangyang Changban. Su Xuan's declaration of power, on the world's affairs, showed his hospitality, and asked Bei, "What does Yuzhou want now?" Bei said, "I have an old relationship with Wu Ju, the satrap of Cangwu, and I want to vote for it." Su Su said, "Sun has courted cleverness, benevolence and kindness, and respected virtuous and courteous people. He has been attached to six counties, and his soldiers have plenty of refined food, which is enough to make a difference. Today is your plan, so I will send my heart to the east to help the world. And if you want to vote for Wu Ju, the giant is a mortal, and he is in a distant county, and he will be merged by others. Is it enough? " I am very happy. Su also called Zhuge Liang, saying, "I am a friend of Zi Yu." That is, * * * fixed. Son Yu, bright brother Jin also, avoid chaos in Jiangdong, for Sun Quan's long history. Spare the plan and live in the fence of Hubei County.
Cao Cao was going to go down the river from Jiangling, and Zhuge Liang said to Liu Bei, "It is very critical. Please let me be ordered to ask General Sun for help." So I went to see Sun Quan with Lu Su. Zhuge Liang met Sun Quan in Chaisang and advised him to say, "The world is in chaos. General, you are fighting in Jiangdong, and Hannan in Liu Yuzhou recruits military forces to compete with Cao Cao for the world. Now that Cao Cao has leveled the chaos and basically stabilized the situation, he has broken Jingzhou and shocked the world with his power. Heroes have no place to display their skills, so Liu Yuzhou fled here, hoping that the general would assess his own strength to deal with this situation! If we can fight against the Central Plains with Jiangdong's troops, we should break up with him as soon as possible. If not, why not lay down your arms, tie up your armor, and bow down to him! Now the general is pretending to be obedient on the outside, but he is hesitant in his heart. The situation is critical and he can't make a decision. A big disaster will happen in a few days! " Sun Quan said, "If that's what you said, why didn't Liu Yuzhou surrender to Cao Cao?" Zhuge Liang said: "Tian Heng is just a strong man of Qi, and he can keep his integrity and not be humiliated;" What's more, Liu Yuzhou, a descendant of the Han royal family, is more wise and intelligent than all contemporary people, and everyone respects and admires him, just like water belongs to the sea. If things don't succeed, it's providence, how can we live under it again? " Sun Quan said angrily, "I can't take all the land of Dongwu and 1 thousand soldiers to be controlled by others. My mind has decided!" Except Liu Yuzhou, there is no one to resist Cao Cao (with me), but how can Liu Yuzhou resist this great disaster just after losing the battle? " Zhuge Liang said: "Although Liu Yuzhou's army lost the battle in Changbanpo, there are still 1, soldiers who have returned to the army and the elite sailors led by Guan Yu, and there are also 1, soldiers who gathered Jiangxia in Liu Qi. Cao Cao's army has been exhausted from a long distance. It is said that chasing Liu Yuzhou, lightly loaded cavalry runs more than 3 miles a day and night. This is the so-called' the arrow from the strong bow is at an end, even the thin silk of Lu can't penetrate', so it is taboo to do so in the art of war, saying that' it will definitely defeat the commander in chief'. Besides, sailors in the north are not used to fighting on water; Also, the people of Jingzhou joined Cao Cao because they were forced by the power of his force, not from the heart. Now, it is inevitable that the general can really send General Meng to command tens of thousands of troops, plan in coordination with Liu Yuzhou, and work together to break Cao Cao's army. When Cao Cao's army was defeated, it was bound to retreat to the north; If so, the forces of Jingzhou and Wu will be strong, and the situation of separation of the three countries will appear. The key to success or failure is today! " Sun Quan was very happy to hear that, so he planned this matter with his subordinates.
Cao Cao went down the river from Jiangling, and Zhuge Liang said to Liu Bei, "It's urgent, please be ordered to ask General Sun for help." Therefore, both Lu Su and Sun Quan are interested in Sun Quan. Seeing that Chai Sang was in power, Liang said, "There was chaos in the sea, and the general set out for Jiangdong, and Liu Yuzhou took over all the Hanan, competing with Cao Cao for the world. Today, it's a great disaster to defeat the barbarians, and it's a little flat, so it breaks Jingzhou and is awesome all over the world. Heroes are useless, so Yuzhou fled here. May the general do what he can! If you can compete with China with the people of Wu and Yue, it is better to give it up as early as possible; If you can't, why don't you put your armor on the soldiers and do it in the north! Today, the general is hesitant in the name of obedience, and things are urgent and constant, and the disaster will last forever! " Quan said, "If that's what you said, why doesn't Liu Yuzhou just do it?" Liang said, "Tian Heng, a strong man of Qi, still keeps his righteousness and does not disgrace him; In addition, Liu Yuzhou's royal family, with outstanding talents, is admired by all the people, and if the water returns to the sea. If things are not good, this is heaven, and security can be restored! " Quan flew into a rage and said, "I can't raise the whole land of Wu, and hundreds of thousands of people are subject to people. I will decide!" You can't be a Cao Cao unless you are Liu Yuzhou. However, after Yuzhou's new defeat, is it difficult for An to resist this? " Liang said, "Although the Yuzhou army was defeated by Nagano, there are still 1, soldiers in Guan Yu's water army, and there are no fewer than 1, soldiers in Hejiangxia, Liu Qi. Cao Cao's people came from far away and were exhausted. When they heard that they were chasing Yuzhou, they rode lightly for more than 3 miles in one hundred and one night. This so-called "a spent force can't wear a Lu" is also true, so the art of war is taboo, saying that "you must be a general." And people in the north don't learn to fight in water; Moreover, the people of Jingzhou are attached to the operators, and they are not convinced because they are forced to take advantage of the situation. Today, the general can command tens of thousands of soldiers in a valiant army, and work with the Yuzhou Association Rules to defeat the Cao Cao army. If Cao Cao breaks the army, he will return to the north; In this way, the potential of Jing and Wu is strong, and the formation of tripod feet is carried out. The chance of success or failure lies in today! " Quan Dayue, and its group under the plot.
at this moment, Cao Cao gave Sun Quanyi a seal and said, "Recently, I was ordered by the emperor to crack down on guilty people, and the military flag pointed to the south, and Liu Cong surrendered. Now he has trained as many as 8 thousand water troops and is about to fight with the general in Soochow. " Sun Quan showed this letter to all his subordinates, and none of them lost their normal state like hearing a loud noise. Zhang Zhao, a long history, and others said: "Cao Cao is a wolf and a tiger, holding the emperor hostage to conquer the world, and always using the name of the court as an excuse to resist him now, and things are even worse." Besides, the main reason why the general resisted Cao Cao was the Yangtze River. Now Cao Cao has Jingzhou, occupying all the territory there. The water army and warships formed by Liu Biao are even calculated by thousands of figures. Cao Cao has spread all these warships along the river, and at the same time, there are infantry and land and water to attack together. (In this way) The dangerous terrain of the Yangtze River has been occupied with us. The size and strength of strength cannot be compared. I thought the best plan was to meet him. " Only Lu Su was silent. Sun Quan got up and went to the toilet, and Lu Su chased him under the eaves. Knowing his purpose, Sun Quan shook his hand and said, "What are you going to say?" Lu Su said: "Just now, I looked at all the people's comments. (Yes) I specifically wanted to delay the generals, and it was not worth planning great things with them. Now I, Lu Su, meet Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will surely send me back to my hometown to evaluate my position. I also have to be the lowest-ranking Cao Li's errand, riding an ox cart, following officials and soldiers, interacting with literati and officialdom, and then gradually being promoted, still no less than a position in a county. General, what will you get when you meet Cao Cao? I hope you make a big plan early and don't adopt the opinions of those people! " Sun Quan sighed and said, "I am very disappointed by what these people have said. Now you have clarified the interests, just like my thoughts. "
At that time, Cao Cao's legacy said, "It's close to the crime of resigning, and Liu Cong gave up. Today, there are 8 people in the water conservancy army, and Fang and the generals will hunt in Wu. " Under the power to show the group, it will be shocked and eclipsed. Zhang Zhao, a long history, and others said, "Cao Gong, Gou Hu also, relied on the emperor to conquer the four sides and used the imperial court as an excuse. Today, he refused, and things were even worse. And the general trend can refuse to operate, the Yangtze River also; Today, there are other candidates in Jingzhou, Liu Biao is in charge of water conservancy, and Meng Chong is fighting ships by thousands. Cao Cao knows that they are floating along the river, with both infantry and land. This is the risk of the Yangtze River that has been with me. And the power is numerous. It's better to meet a foolish plan than to meet it. " Lu Su said nothing alone. Have the right to change clothes, and pursue Yu Xia. Knowing his intention, Quan Su shook his hand and said, "What do you want to say?" Su Su said, "I only want to make mistakes in the general, but I don't want to do anything important. Today, you can meet Cao's ears, like a general. Why do you say there's such a long way to go? Today, Su Ying Cao, Cao Cao should pay back the township party with Su, and enjoy its fame. He still does not lose his job in Cao Cao, riding a calf, being a servant, making friends with scholars, and being tired of officials, so he does not lose his state and county. General welcomes Cao Cao. Do you want to go home safely? I hope to make a big plan early, and don't use everyone's discussion! " Quan sighed, saying, "All the people are holding on to the proposal, and they are very disappointed. Today, you have a big plan, and you are with me. "
At that time, Zhou Yu was ordered to go to Fanyang, and Lu Su advised Sun Quan to call Zhou Yu back. Zhou Yu came back and said to Sun Quan, "Although Cao Cao was nominally the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, he was actually a traitor of the Han Dynasty. With extraordinary martial arts and heroic talents, the general also occupied Jiangdong, with thousands of miles of land in Fiona Fang, excellent troops and abundant materials. Heroes all intended to serve the country, so they should run across the world and remove cruel and evil people for the Han Dynasty. Besides, Cao Cao came to his own death, so how can he be obedient? Please allow (me) to plan this for the general. Now the north has not been pacified, and Ma Chao and Han Sui are still west of Hanguguan, which is the future trouble of Cao Cao. And Cao Cao's army gave up the pommel horse and relied on ships to compete with Dongwu. Now it's cold, and the horses have no forage. Soldiers driving the Central Plains trudge far away in the watery areas of the south of the Yangtze River, and they are bound to get sick if they are not acclimatized. These are all taboos in fighting, but Cao Cao rashly implemented them. The general should have arrested Cao Cao today. I, Zhou Yu, asked to lead tens of thousands of elite soldiers to Xiakou and guarantee to defeat him for the general! " Sun Quan said: "The old thief wanted to abolish the Han Dynasty and stand on his own feet as emperor for a long time. He just cared about Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Lu Bu, Liu Biao and me." Now those heroes have been eliminated, and only I still exist. I'm at odds with the old thief. You said we should fight, which is very much to my liking. This is heaven giving you to me. " So he drew his sword and cut off the table in front of him where the memorial was placed, saying, "Dear civil and military officials, if you dare to say that you should meet Cao Cao again, it's just like this case!" So the meeting was dismissed.
at that time, Zhou Yu was sent to Fanyang, and he urged her to return. When Zhou Yu arrived, he said to Quan, "Although Cao Cao is a famous Han Xiang, he is actually a Han thief. The general, with SHEN WOO's outstanding talent and the strength of his father and brother, divided himself into Jiangdong, where thousands of miles were spent, and the soldiers were well used, and the heroes were happy to work, and when they ran across the world, they eliminated the residue and filth for the Han family; What's the evil that Cao Cao can meet when he dies? Please raise it for the general. Today, the northern land is not flat, and Ma Chao and Han Sui are still in Kansai, which is a future trouble for Cao Cao; And fuck the pommel horse, fight the boat, and compete with Wu and Yue. It's cold now, and the horse has no draft grass. Drive China scholars to travel far between rivers and lakes. If you are not used to water and soil, you will get sick. This number is also suffering from the use of soldiers, and Cao Cao is taking risks. General, fuck birds, it should be today. Yu invited tens of thousands of elite soldiers to live in Xiakou, and he was guaranteed to be broken by the general! " Quan said, "The old thief wants to abolish Han and stand on his own feet for a long time, but he avoids Yuan, Lu Bu, Liu Biao and Gu Er; Today, the number of males has been destroyed, but the loneliness still exists. Loneliness and old thieves are at odds, and your words should be attacked, even with loneliness. This day, you will grant loneliness. " Because he drew his sword against the case of the former Qin Dynasty, he said, "The generals and officials dare to speak again and be the ones who welcome Cao Cao, just like this case!" It's a strike.
That night, Zhou Yu went to see Sun Quan again and said, "It is very unreasonable for everyone to talk about surrender when they saw Cao Cao's letter saying that there were 8, water troops and infantry, and they were all afraid. They no longer considered its authenticity. Now, according to the actual situation, the Central Plains army led by him is only 15, to 6,, and it is already exhausted; Liu Biao's army was only 7, to 8, at most, and they were all half-hearted. It is not worth fearing to control a half-hearted army with tired and sick soldiers, although the number is large. As long as I have 5 thousand soldiers, it is enough to subdue it. I hope the general will not worry! " Sun Quan stroked Zhou Yu's back and said, "Gong Jin, what you said here is to my liking. Zibu, Yuanbiao and others only care about their wives and children, mixed with personal plans, which makes me disappointed; Only you and Zi Jing agree with me. This is heaven asking you to help me! It is difficult for 5, soldiers to assemble in a hurry, and 3, people have been selected. Ships, grain and combat equipment have all been arranged. You and Zi Jing and Cheng Gong go ahead, and I will continue to send troops and load more materials and food as your backup. If you can deal with Cao Cao, fight him. If the war is unfavorable, come back to me, and I will fight Meng De to the death. " So Zhou Yu and Cheng Pu were appointed as the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief, and they led the troops to fight Cao Cao with Liu Bei. Lu Su was appointed as a captain of Zanjun to help plan the strategy of the war.
that night, when Yu saw Quan again, he said, "It's pointless for all of you to hold this discussion when you see the book saying that water steps 8,, but you don't know its truth or falsehood. Today, with the real school, there will be only 15, people in China, and they have been exhausted for a long time; The income is also extremely 7, to 8, ears, which is still suspicious. The husband guards the suspicious crowd with a tired and sick pawn. Although there are many crowds, they are not afraid. Zhou Yu has got 5, chosen men, and he is self-sufficient. May the general not worry! " Quan touched his back and said, "Gong Jin, it's very lonely of you to say so. Zi Bu and Yuan Biao all care about their wives, holding private concerns and deeply disappointed; Du Qing and Zi Jing share the same ear with loneliness. On this day, both Qing and Zi Jing praise loneliness! Fifty thousand soldiers are difficult.