Eternity is but a feather in the vast sky

Wuhou Shrine: Initially built during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was originally dedicated to commemorating Zhuge Liang. Later, it became a joint temple for both the lord and his ministers. The people of Shu Han built it to honor the spirit of Chancellor Zhuge, who worked tirelessly until his death. Now, the shrine consists of four parts: the Han Zhao Lie Temple, Wuhou Shrine, Hui Ling, and Sanyi Temple. A Tang poem says: Holding a scroll and burning incense, I enter the temple gate, where the divine likeness of Wuhou seems alive. By seizing opportunities, he stabilized Shu and extended the declining Han, and with strategies, he strengthened weak Sun by connecting with Wu. Wishing to use his wisdom to topple the usurpers, he adeptly maintained loyalty and turned mediocrity into confusion. King Xuan asked for battle, which showed his talent and breath-taking ambition. Du Fu said: Zhuge's great name is renowned throughout the universe, and his descendants' images are revered and lofty. He divided the realm into three, strategizing with elegance, yet eternity is but a feather in the vast sky. Among his peers, he was seen as on par with Yi and Lu, commanding as if determined, unlike Xiao and Cao. The fate of the Han dynasty was hard to restore, and with resolute will, he perished from the toils of military affairs.