Who is smarter, Zhuge Liang or Sima Yi?

Zhuge Liang also started later than Sima Yi. In fact, everyone has a common sense that Sima Yicong is not smart, but he is indeed smart! I personally think Zhuge Liang is smarter than Sima Yi, but Sima Yi is so alive!

I recently looked at the map changes in Chinese dynasties. Including some details of the uprising, not to mention Cao Cao, who liked Sima Yi from the beginning. Of course, the book of Jin said that Cao Cao was afraid of Sima Yi, so just listen to it casually, but Sima Yi has an advantage, he really knows how to advance and retreat. Knowing Xun Yu's ability, he listened to Xun Yu's words. Sima Yi originally had a rich family background, and he was very powerful and capable in Wei State from the beginning.

But what about Zhuge Liang? Not to mention the history books. Liu Bei occupied Xuzhou in 199 AD. Then he was beaten away. In 200 AD, Guan Yu stabbed Wen Chou to death (not hacked to death), and their brothers gained some fame in the world.

From 200 to 207, Liu Bei always stayed in a small place.

In 207, Zhuge Liang officially served Liu Bei.

In 208 AD, Liu Biao's territory was fragmented. Liu Bei and Liu Qi occupied such a small area near Jiangxia.

In 210 AD, Liu Bei officially annexed Liu Biao's place, and part of it was eaten by Cao Cao and Sun Quan.

In 213 AD, Pang Tong died. Zhuge Liang had to fight Xichuan himself.

In 215 AD, Lü Meng's unexpected army emerged and captured three counties. The consequences of Zhuge Liang's absence.

219 AD. To be honest, there is no one left in the Kingdom of Shu. However, Huang Zhongding killed Xiahou Yuan in the army, which dealt a heavy blow to Wei. Xia Houyuan's status needs no introduction.

220 AD. Cao Cao died. Cao Pi came to power. Sima Yi officially walked into the stage.

In 222 AD, Lu Xun burned the camp. The following year was 223 years. Liu Bei died, and Zhuge Liang officially entered the stage.

Of course, when I say officially enter the stage, I don’t mean that I don’t have power. This means that the two of them are truly qualified to challenge each other. After all, Cao Cao and Liu Bei are dead. Still 223 years. Zhuge Liang defeated Meng Huo. In fact, this year, many people did not notice that the three countries were actually pacifying their own territories. Zhuge Liang pacified the southwest, while Wu Guo pacified the area that is now Vietnam. In the next few years, Taiwan was also brought over. Whether it was useful or not is not discussed.

The Wei State once again opened up the Silk Road and took back the original Western Regions of the Han Dynasty. Originally, the Wei State wanted to destroy Xiliang to do this, but Cao Cao delayed the pace. It can be said that Wei State needs money, people, and food and grass. The State of Wei occupied the entire Henan, Shanxi, and Shanxi, and the entire Great Plains belonged to the State of Wei. Back then, the Henan area was a huge granary.

The 13-year timeline is finished. Actually what I want to say is. It took Zhuge Liang 12 years to really take root in Xichuan, while Sima Yi has been developing his power for 12 years. The starting point is already very different! After reading the territory map, then look at the modern topographic map. Think again about how difficult the road to Shu is! The things Zhuge Liang can prepare are quite abundant in Sichuan! But I can’t get out! They are all mountains!

The price of not being able to get out is that if you defeat it, you won’t have the resources to defend it. Originally Soochow was on guard. It’s almost impossible to take a detour from the east, and then there’s Tibet to the west! ! ! Higher mountains! To the south are the gathering places of those ethnic minorities. Further south are countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It was impossible to develop at the current level. The only way out is: the Northern Expedition.

That time when Meng Da was killed, if Sima Yi killed Meng Da, to be honest, it was strategically correct and Sima Yi was as talented as he should be! This is indeed commendable. Make noise in the east and attack in the west. But one word stands out: coward! How many resources does Zhuge Liang have? But Zhuge suddenly defeated Anding and Tianshui in one fell swoop. Then what? Just go back. Because we can only fight, not occupy. It can be said that in terms of grand strategy, everyone knew that if the Shu Kingdom wanted to develop, it must go north, but Sima Yi did not choose to confront Zhuge Liang.

Sima Yi did not send troops to recapture the Tianshui generation directly, but instead beat Meng Da. Wait for Zhuge Liang to retreat. When I say coward, it's actually a bit of a joke. It's obviously completely possible to fight back, but it's not impossible to fight back. Although the roundabout operation is strategically correct, it is difficult to say at the tactical and morale level. If I don’t do it if I have the ability, naturally I’ll think I’m a coward. hehe.

Liu Bei, Fazheng, and Pang Tong attacked Xichuan, and Zhuge Liang defended Jingzhou for a generation, which was obviously very important. As soon as Zhuge Liang left, Lu Meng came over. Moreover, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms made the generals of Wu seem to be very weak. But many people are not weak. Otherwise, the tripod is really just a joke.

Let me mention one more thing that can be understood from the map. The biggest strategic purpose of Wu State was to occupy Vietnam for a generation, and they did it extremely well! It actually occupies all the way to the south! Analysis on the map shows that it is just a small strip of land similar to Chile. But it completely blocked Shu's eastward route.

The consequence is that the Shu Kingdom can only follow the Hanzhong generation to advance northward. Many people who accuse Wei Yan of Ziwu Valley are talking nonsense! So what if you take over, you're just going deep alone. I'm not stupid. The famous counselors of the Three Kingdoms are all monsters and they all understand strategy. Anyone who knows the Three Kingdoms will understand that Wei Yan's strategy is nonsense.

But Wei and Wu are a group of counselors. Sun Quan sent even outstanding people like Yu Fan of Wu State to Qiongzhou. Yu Fan's "Can't be right" made me sneer. If there is really a quarrel with the Confucian scholars, and Yu Fan faces Zhuge Liang, he will be red-faced, and that's not the end! Of course, this is just a joke.

Many people just read The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and subconsciously don’t understand how powerful the counselors of Wei and Wu were. My father was very fond of calligraphy. When I was a child, he told me about Zhong Yao. I personally like Zhong Yao very much. Only then did I really understand how talented Wei and Wu were. If the opponent is weak, the strong one stands out. There is indeed a contrast, but if your opponent is strong, you will know that his strength is a bit scary. This person is Zhuge Liang. Shu relied on Zhuge Liang. It further highlights Zhuge Liang’s evil nature. There are still many people who say that Zhuge Liang has seized power. Do they really not look at the people in Shu? The population is already small, let alone the talent. Who did Zhuge Liang delegate power to? Isn’t there Pang Tong still dead? Fa Zheng is not a military talent.