Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 18 Visiting Guan Yu, I also like to read Zuo Zhuan
  After handing over the four beauties to Mi Zhu, Zhuge Qiao took two school swordsmen to the government office to look for Liao Hua.

Naturally, Zhuge Qiao could not ignore the expectations coming from his prospective father-in-law.

As a senior civil servant in the army, the Marching Registrar is responsible for keeping the military's documents, books, seals, etc., and often counsels the military's secrets. He is very powerful in the military, and is usually only qualified for the position by the general's closest confidants.

Liao Hua saw Zhuge Qiao and approached quickly: "Ah Qiao, the Lord came to the office this morning. But you are not here. I left a message asking you to go to the water village when you are free."

Zhuge Qiao did not expect that Guan Yu would come to the government office to look for him, and was slightly surprised: "Do you have anything else to say?"

Liao Hua shook his head: "The Lord just asked you to go to the water village and didn't leave anything else."

Zhuge Qiao asked again: "How is your mood today?"

Seeing Zhuge Qiao being so cautious, Liao Hua couldn't help but smile and said, "Don't worry, Qiao. When the prince mentioned you, he subconsciously stroked his beard and there was a hint of praise in his tone."

Zhuge Qiao also smiled and said: "Thank you, Master Liao, for the reminder. I will go to the water village right away."

When the prospective son-in-law met his prospective father-in-law, he was met by the mighty and solemn martial sage Guan Yu. Zhuge Qiao was still very concerned about Guan Yu's attitude.

He went straight to the water village and met Guan Ping face to face.

Guan Ping remained solemn and solemn, and smiled a little more when he saw Zhuge Qiao: "Ah Qiao, how come you have time to come to the water village today?"

Zhuge Qiao bowed solemnly to Guan Ping: "I have met my brother. The Lord has summoned me, so I am here."

Guan Ping smiled and said: "You and I, brothers, don't have to be so formal. My father is in the commander's tent at the moment, so you can go directly. Brother Yu still has some military affairs, so he won't go with Aqiao."

Zhuge Qiao looked at Guan Ping's leaving figure with awe in his heart.

"Even if I pretend like this, brother Guan Ping still regards me as a brother, and he never shows any contempt for me in his conversation."

"If brother Guan Ping had not died in Jingzhou, he would have been the leader among the second generation generals of Ji Han."

While thinking in his heart, Zhuge Qiao thought of Liu Bei's adopted son Liu Feng.

In terms of bravery, Liu Feng was on par with Guan Ping, but in terms of character, Liu Feng was far inferior to Guan Ping.

Zhuge Qiao had contact with Liu Feng when he was in Shu County. Although Liu Feng respected Liu Bei, he did not learn Liu Bei's tolerance and magnanimity.

As the deputy lieutenant general, Liu Feng had a very high status under Liu Bei.

When he first met Kou Feng of Luohou Kou clan in Changsha, Liu Bei already had Adou.

Normally, if Liu Bei had an heir, he would no longer need an adopted son, but Liu Bei still recognized Kou Feng as his adopted son.

Zhuge Qiao learned Liu Bei's true thoughts from Zhuge Liang. Kou Feng's age and martial prowess reminded Liu Bei of his eldest son who died in Xuzhou.

If the eldest son was still alive, he would be the same age as Kou Feng.

This was the core reason why Liu Bei insisted on recognizing Kou Feng as his adopted son even though he had Adou as his heir.

Seeing Liu Feng, Liu Bei seemed to see that his eldest son who had died in infancy was still alive, and he even appointed Liu Feng as his deputy, Zhonglang General, in order to declare Liu Feng's status to the civil and military forces.

Liu Feng's name "Deputy Army" is taken from the deputy general, deputy second, and deputy army in the army, that is, the deputy commander-in-chief.

This is a special official position specially set by Liu Bei for Liu Feng.

This means that, except for Zhuge Liang, Liu Feng is the only person who can supervise the exercise of military power on behalf of Liu Bei.

If Liu Bei had an accident on the battlefield, Liu Feng would be able to directly control the troops and issue orders.

Liu Bei is really planning to train Liu Feng as his successor.

But it is a pity that Liu Feng's wisdom and vision did not increase with the growth of power, but instead became more and more self-willed.

The most important thing is that Liu Feng also lacks the generosity of an elder brother when he treats Adou.

"Suddenly in a high position, but unable to position himself correctly."

"Liu Gongzhong and Adou have lost their brotherhood after all." Zhuge Qiao sighed to himself.

Thinking of the fat young man Adou who always used to call Zhuge Qiao "brother Ah Qiao", Zhuge Qiao's lips curled up into a smile again.

If the conflict between Liu Feng and Adou is irreconcilable, Zhuge Qiao will support Adou.

As for Liu Feng.

If he knows his interests and listens to the advice, then let it go. If he doesn't know his interests and doesn't listen to the advice, Zhuge Qiao will make the same choice as Zhuge Liang.

In Zhuge Qiao's heart, Adou was like his own brother.

In this era, only Adou would call Zhuge Qiao "Brother Ah Qiao", and only Adou would hide on the tower and cry because Zhuge Qiao went south to Jiangling.

Taking a deep breath, Zhuge Qiao's eyes became firmer.

Not long after.

Zhuge Qiao came to the commander's tent.

In the handsome tent, Guan Yu is sitting on the side of the table, holding a bamboo slip of "Spring and Autumn" in his left hand, and stroking his beautiful beard with his right hand. He behaves like a god descending to earth.

In front of Guan Yu, there was a chessboard, on which the black and white pieces were happily fighting each other.

"My nephew Zhuge Qiao, I have met the king." Zhuge Qiao saluted respectfully.

In Guan Yu's handsome tent, Zhuge Qiao did not need to pretend, his words and deeds were all true to his heart.

"Ah Qiao, no need to be polite, come and play a game of chess with Guan."

Guan Yu's tone was not as majestic as usual, but a little more gentle.

Zhuge Qiao was not polite and took a few steps closer to sit on the same table as Guan Yu.

After glancing at the indistinguishable black and white pieces in the chess game, Zhuge Qiao made a guess, and then he twisted the white pieces in his hand and placed them in the chess game.

As soon as the white stone fell, the black stone suddenly showed a decline.

Guan Yu was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but smile: "Ah Qiao, you are so murderous when you first make a move. This leaves no room for retreat at all."

"Don't be impatient when playing chess. You must know that playing chess is like reading "Spring and Autumn". You need to savor it carefully to understand the continuous and profound meaning of "Spring and Autumn"."

Zhuge Qiao also smiled and said: "The king's game of chess has reached the state of returning to nature, and what he pursues is naturally long and interlocking."

"As a young nephew, I only know that there are killing moves on this chessboard. Only with the courage to work hard can we have half a chance of victory."

Guan Yu liked to read "Spring and Autumn", and his inspiration came from the debate about Cao GUI in "Spring and Autumn".

Zhuge Qiao first praised Guan Yu for returning to his original nature at chess, and then compared himself with one another. Although he was flattering, he did not appear to be flattering.

Guan Yu was in a happy mood: "Ah Qiao also reads Spring and Autumn Annals?"

Zhuge Qiao nodded: "I love Zuo's biography the most."

Guan Yu laughed.

There are three biographies in the Spring and Autumn Period, namely "Zuo Zhuan", "Gongyang Zhuan" and "Gu Liang Zhuan".

Guan Yu's favorite is "Zuo Zhuan", which is catchy in its satires and recitations, and its lines are bright and majestic.

Zhuge Qiao's answer directly touched Guan Yu's heart.

Guan Yu fell in love with Zhuge Qiao more and more as he watched him.

If Zhuge Qiao hadn't wanted to hide his clumsiness, Guan Yu would have even wanted to entertain the civil and military officials in Jiangling City, and then praise Zhuge Qiao in front of the civil and military officials in Lingcheng.

(End of this chapter)