The Mystery of Liu Bei's Surprising Chopsticks —— Exploring the Psychological Game in Boiling Wine on Heroes

The well-known fragment "Boiling Wine on Heroes" in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms vividly depicts the complex feelings of Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. What impressed me most was that Liu Bei was so scared that his chopsticks fell to the ground after hearing Cao Cao's heartfelt words. This seemingly ordinary little gesture hides a profound psychological game, revealing Liu Bei's keen insight and wisdom as a lean generation.

The temptation of Cao Cao: the secret calculation of provocation

Cao Cao used cooking wine to talk about heroes, which not only expressed his admiration for heroes, but also tried to test Liu Bei's reality. In particular, he stressed that being afraid of heroes falling apart and seemingly being honest with each other is actually a way to inspire Liu Bei to show his true ambition.

Cao Cao's temptation put Liu Bei in an extremely delicate position. If you reveal your ambition, you may expose your ambition and incur Cao Cao's suspicion and persecution. But if you keep your mouth shut, you may be despised by Cao Cao and lose the opportunity to compete for the world.

Liu Bei's fear: a wise choice to assess the situation.

Facing the temptation of Cao Cao, Liu Bei showed extraordinary wisdom and calmness. He deliberately showed panic and threw down his chopsticks in order to hide his true thoughts and gain Cao Cao's trust.

This panic is not out of timidity, but a well-thought-out expedient. Liu Bei knew that Cao Cao was treacherous and suspicious. He knew that if he was too ambitious, it would only lead to Cao Cao's suspicion and death.

Liu Bei's disguise: the way to survive by hiding its light and its darkness

Liu Bei's fear provided a perfect cover for his disguise. He deliberately showed his elegance and kindness to meet Cao Cao's expectation of "the benevolent king". He also tried his best to belittle his ability and portray himself as a loyal minister without ambition and threat.

This disguise made Cao Cao relax his vigilance. Cao Cao thought that Liu Bei was just a narrow-minded honest man, so he missed the best opportunity to get rid of Liu Bei.

Liu Bei's forbearance: the strategic layout of thick accumulation and thin development

Liu Bei's panic is not temporary cowardice, but foresight and forbearance. He knows that the disparity with Cao Cao's strength is tantamount to throwing eggs at stones. Therefore, he chose to bide his time and bide his time.

This forbearance saved Liu Bei's life and won valuable development time. He gradually expanded his military strength and joined hands with other governors, laying a solid foundation for competing with Cao Cao for the world in the future.

Liu Bei's success: the perfect combination of strategy and opportunity

Liu Bei was stunned by chopsticks. The seemingly inconspicuous details reflected his extraordinary strategy and wisdom. This move not only concealed his ambition, but also won the trust of Cao Cao, laying the foundation for his future success.

Liu Bei's life was bumpy and tortuous, but he always adhered to his ideals and persevered, and finally achieved the hegemony of one side. His story tells us that the perfect combination of strategy and timing is an indispensable factor for success.