Chapter 9: Liu Bei Attacks Wu
第九章:刘备伐吴
After Guan Yu was killed by Eastern Wu, Liu Bei swore to avenge Guan Yu. He disregarded Zhuge Liang's advice and decided to mobilize the entire nation's strength to attack Wu in revenge. Although this decision was motivated by brotherhood, it was an incorrect choice.
关羽被东吴杀害后,刘备发誓要为关羽报仇。他不顾诸葛亮的劝阻,决定举全国之力,伐吴复仇。这个决定虽然出于兄弟情谊,但却是一个错误的选择。
Zhuge Liang persuaded Liu Bei, believing that Cao Cao was the greatest enemy and that Eastern Wu could be united with to resist Cao Cao. However, Liu Bei was already blinded by hatred and could not listen to rational advice.
诸葛亮劝说刘备,认为曹操才是最大的敌人,东吴可以联合对抗曹操。然而,刘备已经被仇恨蒙蔽了双眼,无法听取理性的建议。
Liu Bei led a large army to attack Wu and initially achieved some victories. The Eastern Wu army retreated repeatedly, and Liu Bei's army advanced like splitting bamboo. However, the appearance of Lu Xun changed everything.
刘备率领大军伐吴,初期取得了一些胜利。东吴军队节节败退,刘备的军队势如破竹。然而,陆逊的出现改变了一切。
Lu Xun was a young general of Eastern Wu, intelligent and cautious. He adopted a defensive strategy, avoiding direct confrontation with Liu Bei and waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. This strategy confused Liu Bei, who thought Lu Xun was cowardly.
陆逊是东吴的年轻将领,聪明而谨慎。他采用守势,避免与刘备正面交锋,等待时机反击。这个策略让刘备感到困惑,他认为陆逊怯战。
Liu Bei was arrogant and decided to station his troops in the mountains and forests. Lu Xun seized the opportunity and launched a fire attack. The fire spread rapidly through the mountains and forests, and Liu Bei's army fell into chaos, with heavy casualties.
刘备骄傲自大,决定在山林中驻扎。陆逊看准机会,发动火攻。火势在山林中迅速蔓延,刘备的军队大乱,死伤惨重。
The Battle of Yiling ended with Liu Bei's defeat. Liu Bei fled back to Yizhou in disgrace, losing hundreds of thousands of troops. This campaign greatly damaged Shu Han's vitality, and it could never restore its former strength.
夷陵之战以刘备的失败而告终。刘备狼狈逃回益州,损失了数十万大军。这场战役让蜀汉元气大伤,再也无法恢复往日的强盛。