SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

First Northern Expedition

  • Zhuge Liang’s self-demotion [Three Kingdoms]

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    Rob

    This article tells of Zhuge Liang’s first Northern Expedition. He won early victories and recruited Jiang Wei, but Ma Su’s blunder lost Jieting. Though grieved, Zhuge punished Ma Su, took full blame, and requested demotion. His integrity and accountability became a timeless model of leadership.