CAMPAIGN · THE THREE KINGDOMS
The Scholar and the Sandal Maker
Liu Bei’s search for Zhuge Liang leads through mountain ambushes into a two-front defense. Find a safe route to the scholar, then establish a foothold and withstand Cao Cao’s attack. A vulnerable enemy structure can be exploited to disrupt the Vanguard before the final fight.
Overview
Liu Bei’s search for Zhuge Liang leads through mountain ambushes into a two-front defense. Find a safe route to the scholar, then establish a foothold and withstand Cao Cao’s attack. A vulnerable enemy structure can be exploited to disrupt the Vanguard before the final fight.
Player approach
The Scholar and the Sandal Maker has a first phase to find Zhuge Liang and a second phase to defend the northern border. Reach the mountain objective before Cao Cao’s vanguard overwhelms the allied position.
Step-by-step plan
Add the nearby group of Pikemen and White Feather Guards or the available ranged units to the starting force. Clear the Conspirator ambushes in small engagements, then choose between the defended outpost and the longer route through patrols and barricades. Use the composition’s counters instead of fighting both paths, and preserve the heroes for the encounter near the mountains. After the phase changes, establish production and organize the border defense before sending the army far from its base.
Risks and adjustments
The first phase has a soft timer even if no countdown is shown. Losing the main force can trigger reinforcements, but relying on that fallback makes the later defense harder.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Scholar and the Sandal Maker mountain approach.
Mission overview
Liu Bei’s search for Zhuge Liang leads through mountain ambushes into a two-front defense. Find a safe route to the scholar, then establish a foothold and withstand Cao Cao’s attack. A vulnerable enemy structure can be exploited to disrupt the Vanguard before the final fight.
Objectives
- Find Zhuge Liang.
- Keep at least one Liu Biao Town Center standing.
- Find a route out of the mountains and bring Zhuge Liang to the Transport Ship.
- After taking control of Liu Biao’s Town Centers, defeat Cao Cao and his Vanguard.
- Keep at least one of your Town Centers alive.
- Optional: research Chemistry and weaken the marked Wooden Tower.
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- Scenario · Liu Bei
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- The Three Kingdoms
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