Soldiers come to the world

Xiangyang Longzhong Wolong Villa, this is the name given to Zhuge Liang’s villa by his friends, and Zhuge Liang first named his mansion Linshan Xiaozhu, then renamed it Zhuge Ju, and then renamed it Zhuge Caolu, but these No one paid attention to the name of the house except him, even his wife Huang Yueying felt that the name of the thatched cottage did not match the reality.

However, Zhuge Liang has no interest in giving the mansion a new name recently. His father-in-law Huang Chengyan has visited twice recently, hoping that he can become an official as soon as possible.

The reason why Huang Chengyan went to his son-in-law's house twice was because he had a close relationship with Liu Bei. This month, Liu Bei visited Huang's house almost every day.

In fact, Zhuge Liang has already made a decision, but he still needs to wait for the opportunity.

This morning, a guest came to Wolong Villa. It was Zhuge Liang's best friend Pang Tong for many years. This made Zhuge Liang overjoyed, and they hadn't seen each other for almost half a year.

"How is it? The feeling of becoming an official is different from being in the academy!" Zhuge Liang poured Pang Tong a cup of new tea he made himself, and asked with a smile.

"Actually, it's nothing. Uncle Liu Huang is a very assertive person. Generally, he doesn't need others to make up his mind. I just help him sort out the documents. I think it's similar to sorting out the documents for my uncle when I was in the academy."

"How come, I heard that Brother Xian is a military advisor!"

Pang Tong smiled and waved his hands, "That's just a rumor. I was not appointed as a military adviser by the emperor. I am still an aide. However, I have also served as the captain of Wuling County. It is also a vacant position, similar to Jian Yong, Sun Qian and others."

"However, my good brother is reused by Uncle Liu Huang. Congratulations!"

Pang Tongtong smiled, pondered for a while and said, "Uncle Huang's subordinates are dying of talent, especially the lack of counselors like elder brother. If elder brother is interested, I am willing to recommend it to uncle Huang."

Zhuge Liang chuckled, "Your brother's words are inappropriate. Uncle Liu Huang has a lot of talents, such as Jian Yong, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu and others. They are all talented people, and they are loyal and never give up. The powerful generals like Fei and Zhao Yun now have a young phoenix, it can be said that they are like a fish in water, what does it mean that a talent withers?"

Pang Tong shook his head, "Although Guan, Zhang, and Zhao Yun are the enemies of thousands of people, Jian Yong, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu and others are just plain-faced scholars with no good strategies, let alone talents in the world. As for the younger brother, they are far behind. If brother is willing to agree, I will definitely recommend brother to the emperor as a military adviser, and I will be his deputy."

Zhuge Liang smiled and didn't answer. He took out a painting and unfolded it on the table. He smiled at Pang Tong and said, "I've been painting a picture of enjoying the snow in a thatched cottage these days. I still remember the heavy snow last year. I haven't painted it yet." Finished, can you comment on one or two for me?"

Pang Tong looked at the painting and saw that the mountains were covered with plains, the rivers were frozen, and the sky and the earth were covered with snow. There was only one hut among the snow-covered mountains and rivers. A scholar toasted to appreciate the snow, full of interest.

After Pang Tong understood the painting, Zhuge Liang was implying that he was devoted to landscapes and had no intention of becoming an official. In this case, Pang Tong did not persuade him much.

He commented on the painting, then pondered for a moment and said: "I received a letter from my uncle yesterday, asking me to advise you to go to Lumen Jiangxia Academy to escape the war. I think brother should go! It's not safe here. Cao Jun has a ferry in his hands. Will kill at any time."

Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded, "Thank you for reminding me, brother, I will consider it."

Pang Tong said goodbye and left, Huang Yueying came in to pack the tea set, said with a smile: "Even Shiyuan advised you to go to Jiangxia, do you still want to be stubborn?"

Zhuge Liang sat at the table reading a book, as if he didn't hear his wife's words. After a while, he closed the book and said with a smile: "I want to visit my father-in-law, why don't I accompany you back to your mother's house for a few days!"

Huang Yueying was happy in her heart. She hadn't returned to her natal home for almost a year. She tried to persuade her husband several times, but he always refused to go. It's rare that he changed his sex today. She hurriedly said: "Then I'll go clean it up, we'll leave later .”

Zhuge Liang smiled lightly with his hands behind his back.

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Wolong Villa is located in the south of Longzhong, and Huangfu is located in the north of Longzhong. The distance is more than [-] miles. Zhuge and his wife went there in a carriage. After an hour, they arrived at Huangfu.

The arrival of his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter made Huang Chengyan very happy, and immediately ordered someone to clean up the yard for them and arrange accommodation for them.

"This time, my son-in-law will stay for at least ten days and half a month before he is allowed to go back!"

In the inner hall, Huang Chengyan was talking to Zhuge Liang. As the father-in-law, he was naturally most concerned about his son-in-law's career, so when his daughter and son-in-law arrived, he couldn't wait to invite Zhuge Liang to the inner hall.

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, "Why isn't my father-in-law worried about Cao Jun going south?"

"It is impossible for Cao's army to cross the south of the Yangtze River. During this period of time, I chatted with Uncle Liu Huang and knew a thing or two about the situation. The Cao army in Nanyang only has 3 people, and Xinye has 5000 people. It is impossible to capture Fancheng, not to mention Cao's ferry. Bishui, and the Jiangxia army's warships have blocked the mouth of Bishui River, so there is no need to worry about how Cao's army can cross the river."

"Does Uncle Liu still come to visit his father-in-law often?"

"Come here almost every day. His camp is less than five miles away from here, which is very convenient."

As soon as Huang Chengyan finished speaking, a family member came to report, "Uncle Liu Huang is here!"

"Hehe! What a coincidence, just as I was talking about him, he came."

Huang Chengyan hurriedly ordered someone to invite Liu Bei to the study outside, and said to Zhuge Liang: "Since we met, my son-in-law might as well meet."

Zhuge Liang smiled happily: "Since the father-in-law has ordered, how dare the son-in-law refuse to obey."

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Since Guan Yu was stationed in Deng County, Liu Bei's army was naturally stationed in Longzhong opposite the Deng County Wharf. The place where the troops were stationed was less than five miles away from Huang Chengyan's mansion.

Liu Bei and Huang Chengyan used to have a good relationship, but now they are very close to each other. Liu Bei is bored, so he comes to chat with Huang Chengyan every now and then.

In the outer study, Liu Bei was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, stopping at the window from time to time, as if admiring the gloomy courtyard scenery outside the window, but in fact, he was thinking about his own thoughts.

This time Cao Jun's southward invasion profoundly changed the power structure in Jingzhou. He, Liu Bei, was also one of the beneficiaries, allowing him to completely control the five counties including Nanjun and Wuling, giving him his own foundation for the first time.

But Liu Bei is also very clear that his foundation is not solid, and Nanjun and other places still belong to Liu Qi in name. If he occupies Nanjun, his name and words will not be correct, and his reputation in the world will definitely be destroyed, which makes Liu Bei quite upset. .

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps, and Huang Chengyan appeared at the door with a smile on his face, "I kept the emperor waiting for a long time."

Liu Bei turned around and cupped his hands with a smile, "I'm here to disturb the Patriarch again."

Huang Chengyan walked into the room, followed by a tall young man, which made Liu Bei slightly startled. He had attended Zhuge Liang's engagement and had a relationship with Zhuge Liang once.

"It turns out Mr. Zhuge is also here!"

Zhuge Liang stepped forward and bowed deeply, "Kongming sees the emperor's uncle!"

The etiquette of the two is quite intriguing. It stands to reason that Liu Bei and Huang Chengyan are friends of the same generation, so Zhuge Liang is the younger generation. First of all, Liu Bei should call him Zhuge Liang's nephew, but Liu Bei called Zhuge Liang Mr. Zhuge Liang.

Secondly, Zhuge Liang should be saluting as a junior, but he did it like a peer, and retreated with Liu Bei's "Mr.", and there was a tacit understanding in their hearts.

It's no wonder that Sima Hui recommended Zhuge Liang twice, and Huang Chengyan strongly recommended his son-in-law. How could Liu Bei have no idea in his mind.

At this time, Huang Chengyan said apologetically from the side: "I happen to have something to do, so let my son-in-law sit with the emperor first, and I will come later."

Liu Bei smiled, "Patriarch, please do what you want!"

Huang Chengyan bowed and went out. Only Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were left in the room. Zhuge Liang waved his hands and said with a smile, "Please sit down, uncle!"

Zhuge Liang first smiled and asked, "I just met General Yide in the courtyard. Why didn't General Zilong disappear?"

"Recently, Wuling County has recruited a group of recruits. Zilong is busy training in Wuling, so he didn't go north this time."

"Oh I got it."

Zhuge Liang changed the subject again, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I heard that the emperor's uncle is happy to have a son, congratulations!"

Last month, Mrs. Gan, Liu Bei's second wife, gave birth to a son, named Zen, and his baby name was Adou. For this reason, Liu Bei went back to Nanjun. He had a son in his middle age, which made him overjoyed. Liu Bei was deeply moved.

"I have been running around for half my life. Although I used to have wives and sons and daughters, they all unfortunately died in the war. I didn't have a son until I was middle-aged. This is God's pity for me, so I have a future."

Zhuge Liangliang nodded, "The Shijun is a person with great ambitions, so naturally he will not be left behind. This is God's will, which means that the Shijun must have a successful career."

Liu Bei sighed and said: "Bei has worked hard for half his life, but he has achieved nothing so far. His heart is cold, and he no longer has any thoughts of establishing a foundation. He only wants to spend the rest of his life safely."

Zhuge Liang laughed, "Why did the emperor's uncle say something so decadent? There were so many princes who lived with the emperor's uncle back then. Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, Lu Bu, Zhang Xiu, etc. were all defeated one by one, but the emperor's uncle still survived. Facing setbacks, but perseverance is even more admirable, and even Cao Cao praised the emperor as a hero in the world."

There was a wry smile on Liu Bei's face, "The world has always judged a hero by success or failure. I have fought and failed repeatedly, so why should I deserve the word 'hero'."

"Perhaps in the near future, Uncle Huang will be worthy of being a hero."

Liu Bei cheered up, and quickly asked, "What do you mean by that, sir?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and asked back: "Is the emperor worried about Mr. Qi?"

One sentence hit Liu Bei's heart disease, and he felt even more urgent, and hurriedly asked, "Can you tell Liu Bei clearly, sir?"

But Zhuge Liang sold off, smiled and didn't answer, no matter how earnest Liu Bei's attitude was, Zhuge Liang just shook his feather fan lightly and smiled slightly.

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