Chapter 8: Guan Yu Loses Jingzhou Due to Carelessness
After Liu Bei occupied Yizhou, Guan Yu was stationed to guard Jingzhou, becoming the master of Jingzhou. His reputation spread far, making enemies tremble with fear upon hearing his name. However, Guan Yu's arrogance and conceit eventually led to his tragedy.
Sun Quan had always coveted Jingzhou and hoped to seize this strategic location. He sent Lu Meng to paralyze Guan Yu and make him lower his guard. Lu Meng pretended to be sick, making Guan Yu believe that Eastern Wu would not attack.
Guan Yu began to underestimate the enemy and no longer strengthened Jingzhou's defenses. He moved his main forces to the front lines, preparing to attack Cao Cao's territory. This gave Eastern Wu an opportunity.
Lu Meng suddenly led his army to attack Jingzhou. Guan Yu's defensive forces were weak and could not withstand Lu Meng's offensive. Jingzhou was quickly seized by Eastern Wu, and Guan Yu was forced to retreat.
During the retreat, Guan Yu encountered Lu Meng's pursuit. He led his defeated troops and broke through the encirclement all the way, but was eventually surrounded by Lu Meng's army. After being captured, Guan Yu would rather die than submit and was eventually killed.
Guan Yu's death made Liu Bei grief-stricken. He lost one of his most important brothers and also lost Jingzhou, this important base. This event became the turning point when Shu Han went from prosperity to decline.