After Cao Mengde arrived at the Shu army camp, he told his plan to King Liu Yu of Shu. King Liu Yu of Shu also agreed with Cao Mengde's plan. After all, it is better to take shelter under a big tree. During his time in Wei, he also witnessed the changes in Wei.
He knew that if Shu could get the support of Wei, it would become even more powerful. If Shu could get the protection of Wei, the neighboring countries would not dare to attack Shu rashly.
After arriving in Shu, Cao Mengde offered his first suggestion to Liu Yu. He said to Liu Yu, "Send some of the Wang clan members to the border for execution."
Liu Yu asked in confusion: "Why did my father-in-law do this?"
Cao Mengde replied, "In this conflict, both Wei and Shu have suffered so many casualties. If we do nothing and simply withdraw our forces, the soldiers of both countries will harbor resentment.
Executing the Wang clan members on the border and putting all the blame on them would be an explanation to the soldiers of both countries. Even if everyone still disagrees with it, they won't take it too seriously.
Upon hearing Cao Mengde's response, Liu Yu immediately carried it out. He understood that Cao Mengde's suggestion was based on consideration for the overall situation, and that this method could provide psychological comfort to the soldiers of both countries and thus avoid future conflicts. Therefore, he took action without hesitation.
In the following days, the soldiers of the two countries collected the dead soldiers on their side and returned to their respective border cities.
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