This episode narrates Cao Pi invades Shu during the mourning period, forming alliances with Liaodong and the Southern Barbarians to advance on five fronts. Zhuge Liang, settled in his residence, commanded defenses at strategic passes, repelling four enemy forces. He dispatched Deng Zhi as envoy to Eastern Wu, persuading Sun Quan to renew the alliance. Wu and Shu restored their bond to jointly resist Cao Wei. Upon hearing this, Cao Pi launched an attack on Wu, only to be defeated by Wu's general Xu Sheng's fire attack.
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