Han Dao world

Chapter 576 Windfall
Zhou Zhong lived in Xiangyang for two days, and the food was very rich, but he didn't see any of the people he wanted to see.

Liu Biao sent people to guard the post house, called protection, but actually under house arrest.

Kuai Qi, who led the troops, was very polite and respectful, but he didn't let Zhou Zhong go out.If Zhou Zhong wants to see someone, he can also send someone to pass on, but in the end, no one came.Either he is not in Xiangyang, or he can't find anyone. As for the real situation, no one knows.

Zhou Zhong was not surprised.He quickly gave up his efforts and chatted with Kuai Qi.

Kuai Qi is Kuai Yue's concubine, young and weak, just married, his wife is Zhuge from Langya.

Zhou Zhong immediately thought of one person: Zhuge Xuan from Langya.When he was in Shouchun, he heard Yuan Shu mention this person. Yuan Shu had appointed Zhuge Xuan as the prefect of Yuzhang in order to control Yuzhang County.However, Zhuge Xuan's governance ability was limited, and he was not good at military affairs. Because of the rebellion of the mountain people, he abandoned the county and left. It is said that he went to Jingzhou to join Liu Biao.

When Zhou Zhong asked, Kuai Qi laughed.His wife is Zhuge Xuan's daughter-in-law, but Zhuge Xuan died of illness not long ago.

Zhou Zhong smacked his lips, sighing secretly.

He also met Zhuge Xuan once, Zhuge Xuan was a few years younger than him, unexpectedly he passed away.

"Aside from your wife, are there any other members of the Zhuge family in Xiangyang?"

"My wife also has an elder sister who married Pang Shanming, the son of Lord Pang De. In addition, there are two younger brothers, one is Zhuge Liang, whose name is Kong Ming, and he is seventeen years old. The other is Zhuge Jun, who is thirteen years old and has no name yet. "

Zhou Zhong wanted to see Zhuge Liang.But Kuai Qi said that Zhuge Liang was not in Xiangyang City, and the two brothers were in Longzhong, studying by themselves.

Zhou Zhong was very surprised, and asked some more about Zhuge Liang.Although Kuai Qi is Zhuge Liang's brother-in-law, she is not very interested in Zhuge Liang, and after a few words, she asks three questions.

Zhou Zhong was very surprised and didn't ask again, but remembered it in his heart.

Two days later, Zhou Zhong bid farewell.Liu Biao personally sent him out of the city, and seeing Zhou Zhong boarded the boat, he felt relieved to go back.

After crossing the Han River, Zhou Zhong hurried all the way and stayed overnight in Deng County that night.

He asked his son Zhou Fang to go to Longzhong with his famous assassin. He must find Zhuge Liang and invite him to Deng County for a meeting.

Zhou Fang was very puzzled, so many talents gathered in Xiangyang City, you didn't see it, what's the use of seeing Zhuge Liang who is only seventeen years old?

Zhou Zhong smiled and asked Zhou Fang: "If it was you, you left your hometown and came to Xiangyang. You didn't know the place where you were born. The elder died, and your two sisters married a rich family in Xiangyang. Would you take your younger brother to live outside the city? "

Zhou Fang said without hesitation: "Since you are married to a local rich family, you naturally want to use it to make a living. Why do you want to live outside the city?"

"This is where you are inferior to him." Zhou Zhong said with emotion: "If it were Gong Jin, he would probably make the same choice. Depending on others, it is inevitable that he will be influenced by others. Only by studying by himself can he remain independent. Although Longzhong is outside the city, it is not very far away, it is not difficult to ask for help if something happens, but this distance is enough to deter those who do not want to meet."

Seeing that Zhou Zhong compared Zhuge Liang with Zhou Yu, Zhou Fang didn't dare to neglect, and went with Zhou Zhong's famous assassin.

At noon on the third day, Zhuge Liang followed Zhou Fang to Deng County and met Zhou Zhong.

Seeing Zhuge Liang for the first time, Zhou Zhong breathed a sigh of relief.

This trip to Xiangyang, he will not return empty-handed.

Although Zhuge Liang was only seventeen years old, he was nearly eight feet tall, with a good appearance, bright eyes, and a calmness rarely seen among his peers.Even Zhou Yu, whom Zhou Zhong admired the most, might not be able to beat him.

After the two met, Zhou Zhong didn't go around in circles, and asked straight to the point: "You live in seclusion in Longzhong, do you know the deeds of the Son of Heaven?"

Zhuge Liang cupped his hands and said, "I also ask Duke Zhou for advice."

Zhou Zhong started from the battle of Huayin, until Han Sui led his troops to Guanzhong to prepare for the war, and the emperor stayed in Jincheng.As a shepherd of Yuzhou, he was in the same city as Yuan Shu for more than a year. He was able to receive reports from the imperial court, and he also knew the news from Yuan Shu's daughter and son-in-law. He was generally clear about the whereabouts of the emperor.

Finally, Zhou Zhong looked at Zhuge Liang with piercing eyes. "Are you willing to assist such an emperor?"

Zhuge Liang pondered for a moment, then asked Zhou Zhong. "The son of heaven is sage, knows people and uses them well. It's just that I am still young and have little knowledge. Why is Duke Zhou so serious? Is it just because I have an old relationship with my uncle?"

Zhou Zhong stroked his beard and shook his head. "I just think that your idea of ​​living in seclusion in Longzhong is similar to the emperor's decision not to return to Luoyang. It is not something ordinary people can do without being confused by short-term benefits, based on the long-term, and not afraid of hard work. Although you are young, you They are all heroes with great ambitions, and they should be able to know each other and make great achievements together. I am old, if I can recruit a talent for the emperor, it will help Zhongxing, this life is enough."

Zhuge Liang thought for a while and bowed. "I would like to follow the teaching of Duke Zhou."

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Zhou Zhong took Zhuge Liang to Wancheng.

Hussar General Zhang Ji personally greeted them with great enthusiasm.Ding Chong, the military adviser, was also very polite and treated Zhou Zhong as a disciple.

Zhou Zhong felt very relieved.

Although he had held the official post of Yuzhou Shepherd for the past two years, he was actually kicked out of the court by the emperor, and Yuan Shu didn't have much respect for him at all.This time he came back in defeat and returned to the court. He was already mentally prepared to be ridiculed.When Liu Biao treated him like that, he was just sullen and didn't argue with Liu Biao.

People under the low eaves had to bow their heads.He has been an official for so many years, with ups and downs, and he still has this self-consciousness.

Seeing Zhang Ji being so polite, especially Ding Chong being so respectful, he was very happy and felt a little warmth.

"Youyang, you are too polite." Zhou Zhong said with a smile, "I can't bear it."

"No." Ding Chong said solemnly: "Duke Zhou is the state shepherd of my state, as it should be."

Zhou Zhong was a little embarrassed. "It's a pity that I have a name in vain, but I haven't been able to set foot in Yuzhou."

"Liu Bei has never set foot in this state, but he regards himself as Liu Yuzhou. Zhou Gong has an edict from the emperor, even if he has never set foot in Yuzhou, he is still an upright Yuzhou shepherd." Ding Chong held Zhou Zhong's arm with a sincere attitude. "Although the Duke of Zhou is poor, he has come and gone, and the sun and the moon can learn from his love for the court. After returning to the court, the emperor will be able to reuse him."

"Thank you for your kind words." Zhou Zhong was very grateful, holding Ding Chong's arm and shaking it twice. "Youyang, I haven't seen you for two years, you are more and more like a minister, and your future is limitless."

Ding Chong laughed loudly, and asked Zhou Zhong to get in the car and enter the city together.

"Duke Zhou, let's go to Nanyang Academy first." Ding Chong said. "General Hussars has ruled Nanyang for two years, which is his greatest achievement."

Zhou Zhongxin understood and agreed.

When he was in Xiangyang, he heard people say that Ding Chong had recruited many people in Nanyang over the years. He not only promoted enlightenment in Zhang Ji's army, but also set up many schools to recruit the children of common people to study.Although Zhang Ji and Ding Chong's personal reputation is not good, this move is very popular, and even Liu Biao can't say anything wrong.

After all, enlightenment is the most respected virtue of Confucianism, and Liu Biao himself vigorously promoted enlightenment in Xiangyang, but his objects and goals of enlightenment were different from those of Zhang Ji and Ding Chong.

Liu Biao aimed at scholars, while Zhang Ji and Ding Chong aimed at ordinary people and their children.

(End of this chapter)