This episode recounts how Cao Cao's vast army established camps along the river, trained its naval forces, and prepared to conquer Jiangdong. The rulers and ministers of Eastern Wu were filled with alarm, doubt, and fear, wavering between peace and war. Seizing the opportunity, Kongming seized the opportunity to employ his strategies, discussing with the rulers and ministers of Eastern Wu the major trends of the realm, and pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of peace versus war. He ultimately persuaded Sun Quan to ally with Liu Bei against Cao Cao, thereby reversing the unfavorable situation.
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