Ch. 2741Cutting Off Reinforcements at the River!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Cao Wei soldiers desert to Great Han after being overwhelmed.
- Cao Pi dispatches Sima Yi to rescue Cao Zhen, who's trapped on the south bank of the Yellow River.
- Sima Yi attempts to build a pontoon bridge but faces resistance from the Great Han navy.
- The Great Han navy uses catapults and fire arrows to thwart Sima Yi's plans.
- Cao Zhen's situation worsens; he decides to break out with Cang Ba, Yue Jin, and Zhang He.
- Sima Yi faces a dilemma between rescuing Cao Zhen and defending Pingyuan County.
- Zhou Tai leads Jiangdong soldiers to attack Pingyuan County, but Sima Yi's reinforcements arrive.
Character Developments
- Cao Zhen's army is significantly weakened, leading to his decision to break out.
- Sima Yi demonstrates strategic prowess but faces challenges due to divided forces.
- Zhou Tai shows bravery and strategic thinking but faces setbacks due to inexperience.
Significant Themes
- The power of naval forces and their strategic importance.
- The challenges of river crossings and the vulnerability of pontoon bridges.
- The impact of divided forces and delayed decisions on military outcomes.
Character Interactions
- Cao Zhen interacts with Cang Ba, Yue Jin, and Zhang He, leading to a joint decision to break out.
- Sima Yi interacts with Cao Pi, receiving orders and facing a dilemma between two important missions.
- Zhou Tai interacts with the Great Han navy, leading to a joint effort to defend Pingyuan County.