But if you always choose to recuperate, it will bring great trouble in the future. Wei lives in the hinterland of the Central Plains, where there is great room for economic, political and natural factors, while Shu has relatively little development potential. If we give Wei a break to develop its economy, it won't take much time, then its comprehensive national strength may far exceed that of Shu and Wu, and reunification is only a matter of time, so Zhuge Liang will crusade against Wei when Shu's strength does not allow Wei.
On the one hand, it can transfer domestic development contradictions, on the other hand, it can further attack Wei's strategic deployment. In order not to give Wei time to develop its military power, and at the same time, if possible, directly conquer the Central Plains and restore the Han Dynasty. This is also Zhuge Liang's greatest wish. However, the weather was not beautiful and there were many man-made accidents. Zhuge Liang tried his best to die in Qishan, but he failed to cross Longxi to the ridge.
Zhuge Liang told Jiang Wei many times before he died that he must adhere to the strategic thinking of attacking Wei. Finally, Jiang Wei always carried out this strategy, but his nine attacks were successful in the Central Plains. This is exactly what Fan Zhongyan said: unlucky, unlucky. Today, Zhuge Liang's strategic vision of shifting contradictions and forging ahead is also commendable, and it also has certain enlightenment to future generations.
What he thinks in his mind is to lead Shu Han to glory, not decline. Because of this, even though he knew that the Northern Expedition was unlikely to succeed, he still tried his best to fulfill this dream and feelings, which is why our descendants deeply miss him.