Approaching him was , leading a massive force of 150,000 elite troops. To fight was suicide. To flee was impossible.
Sima Yi rode to the front, squinting at the tower. He knew Kongming was a man of extreme caution who never took unnecessary risks. He listened to the music; it was steady, flawless, and devoid of any agitation. 2 : Kongming Uses a Stratagem
This became known as the —the ultimate victory of psychological warfare over physical might. Approaching him was , leading a massive force
Fearing a massive counter-attack hidden within the city's alleyways, Sima Yi ordered a total retreat. The 150,000 soldiers turned and marched away in a cloud of dust. Approaching him was