First, the story source
Zhuge Liang ate a kilo of rice every day, and Sima Yi judged that his birthday was over, which originated from this record in the reflection:
"Wei Chunqiu" said: "Ming envoy, ask him about his bed, food and things, not military affairs." . Did the right thing:? Zhuge Gong stayed up all night and was fined more than twenty, all of which he personally participated in. Eat less than a few liters. ? Wang Xuan said? The light will go out. ?
During the fifth Northern Expedition, Zhuge Liang longed for a decisive battle, but Sima Yi didn't want to confront Zhuge Liang head-on, just wanted to drag Zhuge Liang to death and stick to it. Zhuge Liang, who couldn't play well, even sent someone to send women's clothes to Sima Yi, which meant insulting Sima Yi, but Sima Yi was unmoved. Zhuge Liang was forced to open up wasteland in Weinan, ready to fight a protracted war with Wei Jun. Everyone except Sima Yi in Wei Jun was eager to persuade Sima Yi to play, and even his third brother Sima Fu in Chang 'an wrote to greet the situation.
At this time, Zhuge Liang's envoy came to Wei Ying. After entertaining the emissary, Sima Yi began to tentatively ask Zhuge Liang about his daily dinner. The result may be that the emissary is too honest, or it may be that in order to maintain Zhuge Liang's image of being loyal to his duties, he told the Prime Minister all his food and drink.
Sima Yi first asked about diet: How did Zhuge Gong live? How many meters can he eat? ? Right? Three liters or four liters? Ask politics again: Is it introspection to punish more than 20? . In other words, Zhuge Liang only eats more than a kilo a day, and he must personally review the punishment of more than 20. Sima Yi was very happy after hearing this. When he sent the messenger away, he asserted that Zhuge Liang was dying.
Second, the basis of Sima Yi's inference?
Marching is no more expensive than at home. If ordinary adults only work for one day, they need more than two kilograms of rice to supplement the consumed energy. Not to mention that Zhuge Liang is only 54 years old at this time, and he is hands-on and doesn't eat much. If he goes on like this, he will collapse.
For Sima Yi, who is proficient in keeping in good health, Zhuge Liang's present situation will break his heart even if he doesn't die, not to mention that he is still fighting. Therefore, one of the reasons why Sima Yi bet that Zhuge Liang is not far from death is that Zhuge Liang's consumption and intake are disproportionate, and he will die sooner or later.
Sima Yi said this to reassure Cao Wei soldiers. As mentioned earlier, Zhuge Liang has been forcing Sima Yi to fight a decisive battle, and he also sent a dress to insult Sima Yi. This made Wei Jun's generals all indignant and wanted to fight the Shu army, but didn't they all fall into Zhuge Liang's trap? But he can't ignore everyone's eagerness to fight.
Zhuge Liang sent women's clothes, did Sima Yi? Is it allowed to call in the above table? The emperor wouldn't let him beat Zhuge Liang, but he used it as a cover to deal with the grievances in the army. Did Sima Yi hear the next question about envoys? Zhuge Liang eats less and does more? After that, right? Then tell people:? Can Kong Ming last long? . Publicize these situations in the army and keep impulsive military commanders waiting. Zhuge Liang is dying. In fact, it is to calm people's anger and give soldiers confidence.