The big man is on the run

Chapter 177 Zhuge Liang's Foresight
"Teacher, Zang Hong was rescued by the emperor."

In the thatched cottage, Sima Hui, who was reading on his side, put down the scroll in his hand, slightly surprised.

Xu Shu stood respectfully at the door, looking at Sima Hui with unconcealable eagerness in his eyes.

Sima Hui stood up slowly, and said approvingly: "Okay, the Son of Heaven is really amazing. He was able to rescue people from Yuan Shao. How did he rescue them from the heavily besieged city? I'm really a little surprised."

Hearing Sima Hui's words, Xu Shu probably said a few words about the process.

"Teacher, what do you think the situation in the world will look like in the future?" Pang Tong poked his head out from behind Xu Shu and asked.

Sima Hui smiled slightly, and said: "We can't predict what the world will be like, but this battle has proved the strength and resourcefulness of the emperor, and he can completely win from Yuan Shao, who is bound to win. Rescue Zang Hong, oh no, it’s the entire Baima City, which is enough to deter the rebellious officials and thieves in the world. I’m sure, based on the wisdom shown in this incident, the Son of Heaven will definitely not be that kind of moderate monarch, and I I am sure that Yuan Shao will be defeated. As for whether the emperor will take care of the world, it is hard to say now. I can only say that the emperor is a very good king. His ability is enough to support this country, but only five years It's still a matter of ten years, isn't it?"

"Yes, exactly!"

"Yes, teacher, you are so right!"

Xu Shu and Pang Tongtong stood in front of Sima Hui from left to right, and they sang and chorused to flatter Sima Hui, but Sima Hui didn't seem to be very popular.

"Okay, stop flattering all of you, I don't know what you're thinking? Don't you just want to become an official because the court is hopeful now." Sima Hui coughed lightly and began to talk.

"is teacher."

"I really can't hide it from the teacher. We are seeing the country's prosperity day by day, and we can't bear it anymore."

Xu Shu and Pang Tong lowered their heads and said, not daring to look directly at Sima Hui.

Pang Tong is actually not bad, he is still young, just this year, but his temper is a little impatient.

As for Xu Shu, he really couldn't bear it any longer. The poor family boasted of being both civil and military. However, after experiencing all kinds of beatings in reality, he achieved nothing in middle age. Now that he has the opportunity to become an official, he is like an ant eating his heart every day. How can he bear it? live?
That's right, Liu Yi specially recruited a few people in Jingzhou.

The so-called recruitment refers to the recruitment of civilians to serve as officials. The emperor's selection of talents is called "recruitment", and the government, prefectures and counties are called "elimination".

Being able to be recruited by the emperor is a very high standard of recognition for several people, but those who respect their teachers still want to ask their teacher, Mr. Shui Jing, whether it is appropriate to be an official at this time.

"Okay, if that's the case, then I'll give you two choices." Sima Hui said lightly, his face became slightly stern, which made people a little scared.

"Yes, teacher!" The two replied in unison, not daring to look up.

"The first choice is to accept the recruitment and go to Chang'an to be a small official. The second choice is to stay with me and study till the troubled times are over before becoming an official. Which one do you two choose?" Sima Hui said lightly.

Xu Shu and Pang Tong looked at each other, and finally Xu Shu said, "Teacher, we actually want to be recruited."

What Xu Shu said was the truth, he couldn't bear it anymore.

"Why?"

Sima Hui asked.

Xu Shu hesitated for a moment, and finally said what was in his heart: "Teacher, I'm from Yingchuan. Although I live in Jingzhou, I can count on food and clothing, but after all, I'm still a villager. If I can become an official, I can get a job. Even if I am an official, I can take care of my mother in peace. If I wait for the war to settle down in the world, if it takes a long time, will I have to wait until the age of 40 or 50? It is rare to have such an opportunity now, and I really don’t want to miss it.”

Xu Shu's words were full of sincerity, he really hoped to become an official.

"What about you?"

Sima Hui looked at Pang Tong.

Two years later, Pang Tong became more and more emaciated, and his face was covered with deep red acne pits. He grinned and said with a smile: "I am not entirely aiming at being an official, but I want to study, travel, and read books." The more you see, the more you want to see the world.”

"Oh?" Sima Hui looked at Pang Tong with interest.

"Teacher, the few of us are not as indifferent and open-minded as the teacher. Since we are not too old, we still have a sense of accomplishment. I want to go to Chang'an and experience it."

"Then go. I still have a few old friends in Chang'an. Before leaving, I wrote a few letters and you take them with you. I think it will be beneficial for you to become an official."

Hearing that Sima Hui agreed with them to go to Chang'an and that they had to write several letters of recommendation, Xu Shu and Pang Tong couldn't help showing joy, and hurriedly saluted to thank Sima Hui for his mentor.

"Get up, when I accepted you, I decided to give you a chance only because of your good aptitude and your desire to learn. Even if you leave the teacher, you must remember that you must study hard and study hard. Learn more so that one day you can realize your ambitions.”

"promise."

"Okay, you all go back to your room, I'm a little tired."

"promise!"

Seeing the backs of the two leaving, Sima Hui sighed slightly.

"Hey, I'm going to Chang'an now, I don't know what to say about them."

Shaking his head, Sima Hui turned around from the door and entered the house.

"Master."

At this time, a crisp cry came to his ears, and Sima Hui couldn't help being stunned for a moment. Turning his head, he saw the thin Zhuge Liang standing there, looking at him.

"Are you going to Chang'an too?" Sima Hui couldn't help but froze.

Zhuge Liang appeared here, and he didn't know whether he came here occasionally or came to see him to say goodbye.

Sima Hui felt a little sad when he thought that his favorite disciple would plunge into this muddy and chaotic world, and he didn't know what kind of person he would become in the future.

Zhuge Liang, talented, intelligent and noble, is the only good talent Sima Hui has ever seen in his life. But now that he has not learned his knowledge, he is about to go to Chang'an for fame and fortune. Sima Hui is still a little disappointed.

"That's not the case." Zhuge Liang simply shook his head.

Sima Hui smiled and asked, "All seniors are going, why don't you go?"

"Senior brother is senior brother, and I am me," Zhuge Liang said, looking at Sima Hui with determination in his eyes, "My ambition is to survive the troubled times and not seek to be known to the lords. Both my parents died when I was young. I have lived with my uncle since I was a child, and now my only family member is dead. My husband is the one who treats me closest. Therefore, I don’t need any fame and fortune. The only thing I want to do is to follow, serve and learn from him. I am talented and learned. Although I have learned a lot of Confucian classics, I have not yet mastered Qimen and the art of war, so I don't plan to rush into an official position. After all, I am still young, and there will be many opportunities in the future."

Sima Hui's expression froze slightly. He didn't expect that Zhuge Liang would take him so seriously, which moved him a little.

"Hahaha!" Sima Hui smiled brightly, stretched out his hand, patted Zhuge Liang's shoulder lightly, and said, "As expected, I taught it all by myself. Don't worry, as a teacher, I won't force you to do anything. I don't want to force you. But you have to remember that no matter what happens to you in the future, you will always be my disciple of Sima Hui. What you learn is for the benefit of the people. If the world is peaceful in the future, if you become an official again, even if you can't be the prime minister of peace , should also be a governor or prefect with two thousand stones."

"En." Zhuge Liangliang nodded, and said solemnly, "Master, please rest assured, this disciple will remember Master's words for the rest of his life."

"Okay." Sima Hui looked serious, and suddenly asked: "What do you think of the situation in the world from now on?"

Zhuge Liang thought for a while, and then talked eloquently: "Zang Hong raised the flag of righteousness to oppose Yuan Shao, Yuan Shaoxing surrounded the white horse with heavy troops to no avail, and even the whole city people evacuated safely. This is undoubtedly a slap in the face for Yuan Shao, which greatly increased the prestige of the emperor. You know, This is in Dongjun, Yuan Shao's most core sphere of influence, where officers and soldiers can come and go freely. From then on, people in the world will only feel that Yuan Shao is only mediocre, and everyone who opposes Yuan Shao's confidence will be greatly boosted. Yes. It is foreseeable that if the emperor and Yuan Shao start a full-scale decisive battle, Jizhou and Qingzhou will definitely not be stable, and they must have the heart to raise the banner of rebellion against the people of the Han Dynasty and raise troops to fight against the thieves."

"good."

Sima Hui sighed and said: "This is the general trend. Under the ebb and flow, Yuan Shao may not last long. If it is as expected, the rescue of Zang Hong will definitely cause an uproar in the world. Han Sui and Ma who are watching Teng, Zhang Lu, Liu Zhang, and even our Liu Jingzhou will try their best to show their favor to the court."

Zhuge Liang also nodded, looking to the northwest from a distance.

After hearing about the white horse, Kuai Yue rushed to Chang'an overnight with Liu Biao's letter.

　The 30 days of the first month are over. There will be two updates in the future. There is still a chapter

　　
　
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