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"The heavens do not give gifts," Zhuge Liang replied, opening his eyes. "They only offer opportunities. To burn a forest, one must first ensure the trees are dry."

The plan was a masterpiece of deception. They had sent a "defector" to Cao Cao, convincing the northern lord to chain his ships together to prevent his soldiers—unaccustomed to the water—from getting seasick. It turned the mighty fleet into a wooden island. Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Guan Yu remained silent, his long beard fluttering in the cold morning air. His duty was to Liu Bei, his brother by oath. But his soul was bound by the debt of a gentleman. With a heavy sigh, Guan Yu stepped aside, lowering his blade. "Pass," Guan Yu whispered. "The heavens do not give gifts," Zhuge Liang