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Why didn't Cao Cao release the rocket when the grass boat borrowed the arrow? Lu Su: Fortunately, it didn't, and Zhuge still had a plan
On the eve of the Battle of Chibi, above the river, there was a fog. Zhuge Liang is well aware of the importance of war materials, especially the urgent need for arrows. So, he came up with a plan, took advantage of this foggy weather, and ordered people to build a batch of grass boats, ready to stage a good show of "grass boats borrowing arrows".
When Cao Cao heard the news, he immediately ordered the archers to prepare for battle. Standing on a high place, looking out over the river, he saw those straw boats looming in the fog, as if they would rush out of the fog at any moment and launch a fierce attack. The soldiers of the Cao army were waiting for the battle, their bows and arrows in their hands were clenched, and they waited for an order to be given, and ten thousand arrows were fired.
However, Cao Cao hesitated. He knew very well that Zhuge Liang was scheming, and if there was a secret hidden in this grass boat, if he shot arrows rashly, he was afraid that he would fall into Zhuge Liang's trap. He thought about it for a moment, and decided to observe it for a while before making a plan.
At this time, Lu Su hurried over, and he suggested that Cao Cao shoot arrows immediately to suppress Zhuge Liang's plan. Cao Cao looked at Lu Su's anxious expression, but he was even more hesitant in his heart. He knew that the rocket was huge, and once it was used, it would definitely damage the grass boat. However, rockets are not easy to make, and it is difficult to control the fire, and once it gets out of control, the consequences are unimaginable.
Just as Cao Cao hesitated, the fog on the river gradually dissipated, and the grass man on the grass boat was clearly visible. Seeing this, Cao Cao's heart moved, and he decided to use ordinary arrows to attack. He ordered the soldiers to shoot arrows, and suddenly, arrows rained down on the straw boats.
On the grass boat, Zhuge Liang had already expected Cao Cao to make this move. He was calm and calm, and ordered the boat to turn around and let the arrows shoot at the other side of the boat. Soon, the grass boat was full of arrows, and Zhuge Liang successfully borrowed a large number of arrows.
Afterwards, Lu Su said to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, fortunately you didn't release the rocket." Zhuge Liang is cunning, he must have a backhand to deal with our rocket attacks. Cao Cao was silent after hearing this, and he was even more jealous of Zhuge Liang's resourcefulness in his heart.
It turned out that Zhuge Liang did have a back hand in the grass boat. He prepared some flammable materials, which would burn quickly once Cao Cao used the rocket, turning the grass boat into a sea of fire. At that time, not only will the arrows on the grass boats be burned, but the soldiers of the Cao army will also fall into chaos because of the spread of the fire. Zhuge Liang could take advantage of this opportunity to launch a counterattack and defeat Cao's army in one fell swoop.
The grass boat borrowed the strategy of arrows, so that Zhuge Liang successfully enriched the armament, and also laid the foundation for the victory of the Battle of Chibi. And Cao Cao's cautious actions, although he missed a good opportunity to defeat Zhuge Liang, also avoided greater losses. This contest not only shows the battle of wits between Zhuge Liang and Cao Cao, but also reminds us that in war, strategy and risk coexist, and we need to be cautious in order to be invincible.
So, have you ever wondered if Cao Cao had really released the rocket at that time, would Zhuge Liang's followers have succeeded, and whether history would have been rewritten because of this decision? These questions may never be answered, but they have stimulated our desire to explore history and wisdom. With these questions in mind, let's continue to explore the truth and wisdom that have been buried by time in the long river of history.
To sum up, there are many reasons why Cao Cao did not release rockets when the grass boat borrowed arrows. He was worried about falling into Zhuge Liang's trap and the risks that the rocket might cause. And Zhuge Liang's behind-the-hand strategy once again showed his foresight and excellent resourcefulness. This incident not only shows the contest between the two, but also teaches us that when faced with decisions, we need to think holistically and act cautiously in order to achieve ultimate success.