ut in command of the naval camp.

Spies took the news to Zhou Yu, who was delighted at the success of his ruse.

“Those two Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were my only source of anxiety,” said he. “Now they are gone; I am quite happy.”

Lu Su said, “General, if you can continue like this, you need not fear Cao Cao.”

“I do not think any of them saw my game,” said Zhou Yu, except Zhuge Liang. He beats me, and I do not think this ruse was hidden from him. You go and sound him. See if he knew.”

Zhou Yu's treacherous plot succeeded well,

Dissension sown, his rivals fell.

Drunk with success was he, but sought

To know what cynic Zhuge Liang thought.

What passed between Lu Su and Zhuge Liang will next be related.