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t on his arrival the clouds gathered and a gale blew over the face of the waters。 Because of the force of the gale; the army could not advance。 Wei Yan then returned and reported the matter to his chief。 Zhuge Liang called in Meng Huo to ask what this might mean。

The Mangs beyond the border have yielded now at last;

The water demons raging mad won't let the Shu men go past。

The next chapter will contain Meng Huo's explanation。

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Romance of Three Kingdoms … by Luo Guanzhong … Chapter 91

Chapter 91

Sacrificing At River Lu; The Prime Minister Marches Homeward;

Attacking Wei; The Lord Of Wuxiang Presents A Memorial。

Meng Huo at the head of the Mang Chieftains and Notables attended to do honor to the army of Shu on its departure。 They reached the River Lu in autumn; the ninth month。 But on trying to cross the river; a tremendous storm came and hindered them。 Wei Yan having reported his difficulty to Zhuge Liang; Meng Huo was asked if he knew of any reason for such a storm。

Meng Huo replied; 〃Wild spirits have always troubled those who would cross this river。 It is necessary to propitiate them with sacrifices。〃

〃What is the sacrifice?〃 asked Zhuge Liang。

〃In the old days when malicious spirits brought misfortune; they sacrificed humans to the number of seven sevens and offered their forty…nine heads。 They also slew a black ox and a white goat。 Sacrifice thus; the wind will subside and the waters e to rest。 The same used to be done to secure a plenteous harvest。〃

〃How can I slay a single person now that fighting is done and peace has returned?〃 said Zhuge Liang。

Zhuge Liang went down to the river to see for himself。 The north wind was blowing hard; and the