Launching an all-out attack without knowing the enemy's true strength was an extremely rash and foolish act. Sima Yi dared not let Lü Bu do such a thing.
He would rather do nothing than make a mistake.
Being held up here would, at worst, delay their southward offensive. If all else failed, they could ask the Imperial Court for reinforcements; but if a reckless attack ended in a crushing defeat, the losses would be enormous.
"I can't worry about all that anymore!" Lü Bu's expression was ferocious. "If anything goes wrong, I'll bear all the blame. When His Majesty holds someone accountable, he'll blame me alone!"
"Tomorrow, the army advances in full force!"
He had already decided to launch an all-out assault. How could he possibly listen to Sima Yi's advice? He refused to believe a living man could be killed by holding in his piss.
At those words, Sima Yi's heart sank. He knew Lü Bu's stubborn temper: once he set his mind on something, he would listen to no one except Chen Gong and the Son of Heaven.
But if he truly let Lü Bu do this and something went wrong, he would certainly not escape blame either. After all, he was the military advisor.
What am I supposed to do now?
Sima Yi's thoughts raced as he considered how to persuade Lü Bu. Before he could think of a solution, however, Lü Bu's personal guard Cheng Lian arrived outside the study.
"General, the Imperial Court has sent reinforcements!"
Cheng Lian's announcement drew both Lü Bu's and Sima Yi's attention. Surprise appeared on both their faces.
Sima Yi knitted his brows and turned his gaze toward Lü Bu, asking first, "Duke Wen, did you ask His Majesty for reinforcements?"
"Don't spit blood and slander me!"
Lü Bu had