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

Chapter 2 Crouching Dragon at the wrong time? Then compete with the sky

Although Zhuge Liang's official position was not the highest, his powers were the most onerous.

While Liu Bei was away on an expedition, Zhuge Liang had to coordinate everything regarding money, food, taxes, and other matters in the rear.

Zhuge Liang was pressed for time.

After Zhuge Qiao agreed to play chess in Jingzhou, Zhuge Liang got up and left the mansion, leaving Zhuge Qiao sitting alone in front of the unfinished game.

"Those who play the game of country always use the heaven and the earth as the chess game, and all living beings as the chess pieces."

"In this game, my father used me as a chess piece to lay out Jingzhou. It is not only related to the success or failure of Longzhong, but also the fate of Ji Hanzhong."

“It’s so stressful!”

Zhuge Qiao's lips raised slightly.

At the beginning of the time travel, Zhuge Qiao also thought about whether he could single-handedly reverse the impending misfortune that Ji Hanzhong would encounter.

In the end, Zhuge Qiao gave up this unrealistic idea.

In the face of the general trend, one's own power is so insignificant!
  Even Zhuge Liang, who is famous for his wisdom, this time using his heir Zhuge Qiao as a chess player, he only dared to say "fight with the sky to win, and seize half of the chance of victory."

"Whether you can win destiny depends on this round."

Zhuge Qiao wiped out the mess, and the black and white pieces were scattered everywhere.

As soon as he left the chess room, Zhuge Qiao met Huang Yueying carrying jujube cake.

"Qiaoer, your father left again?"

Huang Yueying frowned slightly when she saw that Zhuge Qiao was the only one coming out of the chess room. Recently, Zhuge Liang often forgets to sleep and eat, which makes Huang Yueying worried.

Zhuge Qiao came forward, picked up the jujube cake, and said while eating: "General Zuo is away at war, leaving only my father in Shu County. My father has to coordinate various forces and pay taxes, so naturally he has no time to spare."

Zhuge Qiao took one bite at a time, and in less than a moment, half of the jujube cake on the plate was gone.

Huang Yueying couldn't help but patted and said: "Eat less, I prepared it for your father."

Zhuge Qiao shouted: "Mom, you are partial!"

"Stop shouting! There is something you like to eat in the kitchen, go and get it yourself; jujube cake is not easy to make, so leave some for your father." Obviously, Huang Yueying had already figured out Zhuge Qiao's personality.

Zhuge Qiao chuckled and came to the kitchen with Huang Yueying.

Seeing Zhuge Qiao eating rice with big mouthfuls, Huang Yueying couldn't help but remind: "If you go to Jingzhou, don't imitate your father. If you forget about food and sleep, your life will be shortened."

Zhuge Qiao was stunned: "Mom also knows?"

There was love and reluctance in Huang Yueying's eyes: "How could I not know that you are going to Jingzhou? You haven't even reached the top yet, but you are going to Jingzhou to run around."

Huang Yueying married Zhuge Liang and had no children for many years.

He treated Zhuge Qiao, his adopted heir, more affectionately than his own son.

In the past three years, Huang Yueying has never treated Zhuge Qiao badly, whether it was for food or for food, and she would often check whether Zhuge Qiao was cold at night.

Huang Yueying's maternal love, which she had hidden for more than ten years because she was childless, was all devoted to Zhuge Qiao in the past three years.

Zhuge Qiao was moved in his heart: "Don't worry, mother, there is a poem that says: A young man works hard all his life, and he should not waste time and effort. The efforts he makes now are so that he will not regret it in the future because of his laziness in his youth."

Huang Yueying is the daughter of Huang Chengyan, a famous official in Xiangyang. She has been educated and educated since she was a child.

Huang Yueying also understands Zhuge Qiao's reasoning.

However, due to understanding, Huang Yueying still couldn't restrain her worries about Zhuge Qiao, and her tone was slightly stern: "Effort is due to hard work, but don't delay your health because of it. I can't persuade your father, but if you don't listen, I will I’ll whip you with a bamboo board.”

Zhuge Qiao put down the empty rice bowl, then stood up and came behind Huang Yueying, rubbing her shoulders and back for Huang Yueying: "The bamboo board is too heavy, how can my mother part with it?"

"You!" Huang Yueying's stern tone also dissipated.

at this time.

General Anhan's Mansion.

Zhuge Liang and Mi Zhu sat at the same table.

"Qiao'er has agreed to go to Jingzhou. Brother Zizhong, you have to worry about Jingzhou's affairs." Zhuge Liang looked serious.

Mi Zhu also looked serious: "Compared to the military advisor, my hard work is nothing. What's more, the lord treats me with kindness, how can I be afraid of hard work and not run for the lord?"

Zhuge Liang said in a concentrated voice: "Cao Cao forcibly moved the people of Hanzhong and destroyed the houses and farmland in Hanzhong. The lord's plan to go out of Hanzhong to capture Guanlong was also frustrated."

"My lord was unwilling to be restricted by Cao Cao, and he heard that Hou Yin of Nanyang gathered a crowd to rebel against Cao Cao, and thought this was an excellent opportunity to regain Jingzhou."

"Therefore, the Lord wrote to me and wanted to take Yunchang as the center of the layout."

"The only ones who know the whole plan of this game are me and my lord, and even Fakano Nao only knows one part of it."

"Originally, Brother Zizhong didn't need to go to Jingzhou for this game. Just because Qiao'er is young and has insufficient qualifications and reputation. Without Brother Zizhong here, Qiao'er's chess piece would be useless."

Mi Zhu's tone became more appreciative: "Ah Qiao is young and mature, and he is the best among his peers in terms of wisdom, means and ability. Being able to go to Jingzhou with Ah Qiao is also what I expect."

Mi Zhu also knew Zhuge Qiao's performance during his three years in Xichuan.

Compared with Zhuge Ke, who was famous for his talent in Jiangdong, Zhuge Qiao gave people the initial impression of being simple and dull.

however.

Being dull does not mean having no talent.

A true young prodigy must not only have amazing talents, but also know how to be restrained.

In terms of character, Zhuge Ke is far inferior to Zhuge Qiao.

This is also the reason why Zhuge Liang is willing to take Zhuge Qiao as his heir.

same.

Zhuge Liang decided to use Zhuge Qiao as his chess piece after comprehensively considering Zhuge Qiao's talent and character.

Zhuge Liang also did not stay in Mi Zhu's mansion for too long. Liu Bei temporarily decided to use Guan Yu as the central layout in Hanzhong, leaving little time for Zhuge Liang.

If you are not careful, Liu Bei's foundation will be completely destroyed.

This is also the main reason why Zhuge Liang forgot to eat and sleep during this period.

Not only did he have to make arrangements for Liu Bei, but he also had to take care of other chores such as money, food and taxes. Even Xu Jing had to take time to pay attention to Xu Jing's small report to Zhuge Qiao.

Late at night, Zhuge Liang dragged his exhausted body back to the mansion.

Huang Yueying, who heard the commotion, walked out of the inner room neatly and brought Zhuge Liang jujube cake and warm water that had been warmed for a long time.

Seeing the exhaustion on Zhuge Liang's face, Huang Yueying felt distressed and whispered: "Mr. Lang, official duties are important, and this body is even more important."

Zhuge Liang took a mouthful of jujube cake and a mouthful of warm water. He finished the jujube cake in a moment, and looked at Huang Yueying with a more apologetic look: "Mrs. I'm worried. Has Qiaoer gone to bed?"

Huang Yueying nodded: "In the evening, Adou came to look for Qiaoer and learned that Qiaoer was going to Jingzhou tomorrow. He cried for a long time. I saw that Qiaoer was tired, so I let him go to bed first."

Zhuge Liang looked pleased: "Qiao Er loves Adou the most. Over the past three years, Adou's character has become a lot more optimistic."

"My lord is busy with official duties and doesn't have much time to accompany Adou. If Madam is free, she can talk to Adou more in private."

Huang Yueying lowered her voice: "Mr. Lang, I know I shouldn't ask more questions, but I still can't let go of this. Why does it have to be Qiao Er who goes to Jingzhou?"

Zhuge Liang hesitated to speak, and finally turned into a firm sentence: "Madam, believe Qiaoer."

The next day.

Zhuge Qiao got up early, carefully cleaned the fallen leaves in the courtyard, then went to pick up water from a nearby well and filled the kitchen water tank.

Although there were boy servants carrying water in the mansion, it was different today.

After saying goodbye today, Zhuge Qiao didn't know when he would be able to return.

Huang Yueying also got up early to prepare breakfast for Zhuge Qiao and jujube cake for the road.

"Qiaoer, it's a long way to Jingzhou, don't forget to eat and sleep. When you get to Jiangling, remember to reply to the letter to report that you are safe." Huang Yueying wrapped the jujube cake and carefully put it into Zhuge Qiao's luggage, whispering.

There was no trace of impatience on Zhuge Qiao's face. He listened quietly to Huang Yueying's chatter. After Huang Yueying tied up her luggage, he bowed to Huang Yueying and saluted: "My child, I will obey my mother's instructions. My mother is at home, so Don't forget to eat and sleep. When the child goes to Jingzhou, I will catch some fish from Xiangshui for my mother."

Zhuge Liang couldn't bear it, but his expression was serious: "Let's go, don't let Brother Zizhong wait outside the city for too long."

Parting is always sad.

Zhuge Qiao solemnly bowed to Huang Yueying three times, turned around and walked out of the inner courtyard.

If he stayed in the inner courtyard any longer, Zhuge Qiao was afraid that he would not be able to bear it anymore.

Outside the mansion.

Zhuge Liang spoke in a complicated tone: "Qiaoer, if you regret it, it's still too late."

After leaving the mansion, Zhuge Qiao became more calm and unruly: "A good man has his ambitions in all directions. Now that he has made his decision, how can he regret it? Although the child is young, the long sword on his waist is not a disadvantage!"

Zhuge Liang laughed and took out three tips bags from his arms: "I'm so relieved that Qiao'er has a strong mind! There are three tips bags here. If you are indecisive, you can open them one by one."

"But I hope that you don't have to open your bag of tips, and you can finish your studies as usual and be able to navigate Jingzhou with ease!"

Different from Huang Yueying's obvious concerns and worries, Zhuge Liang's concerns and worries are more subtle.

These three tips are reserved for Zhuge Qiao to save his life.

Although a loving mother and a strict father have different ways of expressing their emotions, their true sincerity towards their son who is about to travel far away will not lie.

Zhuge Qiao hid the kit close to his body and laughed similarly: "With my father as a chess player, who can be my rival in Jingzhou?"

and rode out of the city.

Mi Zhu has been waiting outside the city for a long time.

Next to Mi Zhu, there was a tough-looking young man, Zhang Bao, Zhang Fei's eldest son.

"Ah Qiao, you came too late!" Zhang Bao waved to Zhuge Qiao excitedly.

Zhuge Qiao was a little surprised: "Brother Zhang is also going to Jingzhou?"

Zhang Bao spread his hands: "Originally I didn't want to go, but Adou came to me late at night and insisted that I go to Jingzhou with you. It just so happened that I also wanted to go to Jingzhou to meet Guan Xing, so I decided to go with you, Adou."

"Where is Adou?" Zhuge Qiao looked around.

Based on the relationship between Zhuge Qiao and Liu Chan, Liu Chan must have come to see Zhuge Qiao off today, but Zhuge Qiao glanced around for a long time without seeing Liu Chan.

Zhang Bao pointed at the tower: "Don't look, I'm hiding on the tower crying! It's just a trip to Jingzhou, it's not a separation of life and death, why is it so sad?"

When Liu Chan on the tower saw Zhuge Qiao's gaze, he quickly retracted his head behind the wall, but he couldn't help but poke his head out.

Zhuge Qiao smiled and waved to the tower.

Seeing that Liu Chan refused to leave the city, Zhuge Qiao handed a small bamboo tube to Zhuge Liang: "Father, this is a cricket for Adou. I was originally going to give it to Adou personally. Since Adou refused to leave the city, I had to ask my father to deliver it." "

Zhuge Liang was helpless: "Qiaoer, how many crickets did you catch?"

Zhuge Qiao smiled and said, "It's not because I was afraid that Xu Changshi would throw away Adou's crickets again, so I caught one more."

Zhuge Qiao's doting on Liu Chan surprised everyone present.

The spring breeze blows and the green hair dances.

After a while.

Zhuge Qiao bowed to Zhuge Liang and then set off for the ferry with Mi Zhu and Zhang Bao.

After Zhuge Qiao's back disappeared, Zhuge Liang returned to the city and came to the tower.

Seeing that Liu Chan was still looking at Zhuge Qiao's back, Zhuge Liang quietly came to Liu Chan and handed the small bamboo tube with crickets to Liu Chan: "This is from Qiao'er to you. Don't let Xu Changshi see it."

Liu Chan quickly grabbed the small bamboo tube in his hand and held it tightly, tears flowing in his eyes again.

(End of this chapter)