Prelude to Battle of Red Cliffs
Chibi is located on the bank of the Yangtze River, with dangerous terrain and fast-flowing water. Liu Bei and Sun Quan decided to take advantage of this geographical advantage and adopt fire attack tactics. Zhou Yu was appointed as commander-in-chief and Huang Gai as lieutenant, preparing to fight Cao Jun in Chibi.
The prelude of Battle of Red Cliffs is the joint action of Liu Bei and Sun Quan. Liu Bei sent Zhuge Liang to discuss the operational strategy with Sun Quan, who promised to provide Liu Bei with his own water army and fire attack. After discussion, Liu Bei sent Huang Gai and others to Chibi to prepare for a decisive battle with Cao Cao.
The fire burned and the camp was filled with smoke.
The key to Battle of Red Cliffs is fire attack. On the Red Cliff battlefield, Huang Gai set a series of tricks to trap Cao Jun's ships. Then, they lit the torches on the ship and set fire to Cao Jun's fleet.
Flames were blazing, black smoke was rolling, and smoke filled the whole battlefield. June was frightened by the fire, and too many chefs were in chaos. The allied forces of Liu Bei and Sun Quan took the opportunity to launch an attack. They sailed into Cao Jun's camp and fought fiercely with him.
Cao Cao's dilemma
Cao Cao was in an extreme predicament in Battle of Red Cliffs. His fleet was swallowed up by flames, and the soldiers were confused by smoke, so they could not organize effective resistance. Seeing that the situation was not good, Cao Cao decided to abandon the fleet and lead some soldiers to flee the battlefield on foot.
However, Cao Cao's escape was not smooth. He was chased by the allied forces of Liu Bei and Sun Quan, and was ambushed by Sun Quan. Cao Cao was forced to fight to the death with the enemy and was finally captured.
Final results
Battle of Red Cliffs's victory enabled the allied forces of Liu Bei and Sun Quan to successfully defeat Cao Cao. Cao Cao's power was severely weakened, and Liu Bei and Sun Quan became the most prestigious rulers in the Three Kingdoms period.
Battle of Red Cliffs, end in fire and smoke. This battle not only shows the wisdom and courage of Liu Bei and Sun Quan, but also shows their determination and courage. Battle of Red Cliffs became an influential battle in the history of China, and it also became a story that people talked about in later generations.
Battle of Red Cliffs in the Three Kingdoms is a battle of great significance in the history of China. It not only changed the pattern of the Three Kingdoms period, but also affected the development of later generations. Battle of Red Cliffs, burning with smoke, has become an indelible memory in the history of China.