Xu Shu's face turned ugly, and he forced a smile and said: "In the past, when I visited, Kong Ming often slept in the thatched cottage, but when I came this year, he was not there twice. It's a pity."
He turned around and introduced to Liu Qi: "Kong Ming is not here, this is his third brother Zhuge Jun."
Zhuge Jun went out and said: "I heard that the general came to visit me last time. I regretted that I missed it. My brother was deeply disturbed and I hope you can forgive me. When I went out this time, in order to avoid neglecting the distinguished guests, I ordered me to wait at home. You may as well go in and rest for a while."
Xu Shu looked at Liu Qi and was in a dilemma. He knew in his heart that Zhuge Liang might have missed it on purpose. If there was any trouble in Longzhong, he would be the first to know.
Liu Qi didn't take it seriously, handed the horse to the servant, and said with a smile: "I came unexpectedly and disturbed you."
The three of them entered the village, and this time Zhuge Jun took them into the thatched cottage. The hall was very simple and elegant, with a guqin on display and a picture hanging on the straw curtain behind it: indifference to clarify aspirations, tranquility and distance.
Liu Qi glanced around and said with a smile: "When I was at Shuijing Villa, I once heard someone talk about the Four Friends of Zhuge. In addition to Mr. Zhuge, there were also Cui Zhouping and Shi Guangyuan. They often played the piano and traveled for fun. Who can live such a life? Not envious?"
"The whereabouts of those two people are unknown and they have not been seen for more than a year."
Xu Shu used to take pleasure in this, but after listening to Liu Qi's words, he always felt a little ironic when he heard this again.
After drinking the tea, Liu Qi took out the map he brought and said, "I have heard for a long time that Wolong has a talent that knows the world and is familiar with strategy. I have a copy of the drawing here and came here to ask for advice. Unfortunately, it is rare to find a sage, so I have to Stay here for the time being. When I kill Cao's army, I will come back to pay my respects."
Zhuge Jun unfolded it and took a look, his face changed slightly, and he immediately smiled and said: "I am stupid, I may not be able to reply to my brother with this picture. The general left a poem last time, which won the hearts of the farmers. Can you write another book to explain it?" Condition?"
Liu Qi smiled and said, "That's exactly what I meant."
There were four treasures of the study on the desk, which Xu Shu polished himself. Liu Qi paused for a moment before writing:
Qi has admired the reputation of Wolong and Fengchu for a long time, but they are lying and flying, and they cannot be used by Jingzhou. What a melancholy! After studying hard for ten years, I tried to seek the heart of the ancient benevolent people, not to be happy with things, not to be sad with myself. Suddenly I heard that the emperor's uncle had been murdered, and he sat up in shock when he was dying.
I inherit the ambition of the emperor's uncle, revitalize the Han Dynasty, save the common people, gather heroes to eliminate the traitors, recruit wise men to promote discipline, worry about the world's worries first, and rejoice after the world's happiness.
Mr. Lu Wang has the talent and strategy of Zifang. If he can think about the common people in the world, then the world will be very lucky and the country will be very lucky.
Qi does not know what he is capable of, but is willing to establish his mind for the heaven and earth, establish his destiny for the people, inherit his unique knowledge for the saints, and create peace for all generations. Please sir, come out to help, serve the country and help people in need, it is a great blessing.
After Liu Qi finished writing, Xu Shu watched with emotion: "I also have a few words of sincere respect."
Zhuge Jun took out another piece of paper and saw Xu Shu writing furiously: "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of a country. If the country has no generals and no country, why should we call home?"
After writing a few lines in a hurry, thinking of the urgent war ahead, he stood up and said goodbye to Liu Qi, and walked away.
Zhuge Jun watched the group of people riding across the hill before turning back to his room, only to see Zhuge Liang already standing in the hall, holding the map and looking at it with a solemn expression.
"Liu Qi also intended to create a tripartite confrontation, which is similar to the painting of Xichuan painted by his brother."
Zhuge Jun walked to the straw curtain and untied the ribbon, and unfolded the scroll. It was Zhuge Liang's sketch of dividing the world, which was almost the same as Liu Qi's scroll.
Zhuge Liang sighed softly and said with emotion: "Now that the north is level, the power of the tripod has been formed. All the experts in the world can get a glimpse of it, but I am not the only one to see it. However, what is said in this letter makes me extremely shocked. It is not the heaven." No matter how talented or talented you are, you cannot say this."
Zhuge Jun said doubtfully: "I think although the words in this letter are sincere, they are just ordinary words. Liu Qi cares about the common people and wants to prosper the Han Dynasty. As a Miao descendant of the Han Dynasty, he should take the responsibility. What is so strange about it?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head slightly, took the letter and read it again, and said slowly: "Liu Qi has realized the truth!"
Zhuge Jun was stunned: "Enlightenment?"
"Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the living and the people, carry on the unique teachings of the past saints, and create peace for all generations..."
Zhuge Liang pondered and walked to the door. The bright sunshine made him squint his eyes: "This is the way to become a saint!"
Zhuge Jun naturally found it difficult to understand. He picked up the piece of paper written by Xu Shu and asked, "What about Mr. Yuan Zhi?"
Zhuge Liang looked back, shook his head and said with a smile: "Yuan Zhi saw that I refused to come forward twice, and he was quite complaining. He laughed at me for living in peace, so it's okay."
Zhuge Jun asked: "What do the two brothers want?"
"It's time to put the four-wheeled vehicle that my father-in-law prepared for me to use!" Zhuge Liang took a long breath and ordered outside the hall: "Prepare the vehicle!"
"Brother is really going to leave the mountain?" Zhuge Jun said in surprise: "Going to fight against Cao here may not happen overnight. The wedding is still in three months, so I'm afraid it will be delayed."
Zhuge Liang pointed to Xu Shu's letter and said with a smile: "Cao Cao goes south, and Jingzhou will never have peace. The country will have no country, so why do we call it home? I should go to the front of the army to show my strength."
Zhuge Liang ordered the boy to pack his luggage and prepare to leave the next day. He arranged everything in an orderly manner to Zhuge Jun, guarding the fields, growing flowers and grass, and explained everything clearly to Zhuge Jun.
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Liu Qi seemed to be leaving Longzhong in style, but he was worried in his heart. As the lord of Jingzhou, it would be fine if he could not get Pang Tong. If he could not invite Zhuge Liang, his journey would be in vain.
Zhuge Liang was concerned about the country and the people, but he was just waiting for a bright master, a platform that would allow him to exert his full power.
Liu Qi's identity is more upright than Liu Bei's, and he has a stronger foundation, so there is no need to be too low-key. When he needs to show off, he can show off, and when he needs to be strong, he can be strong.
Being as submissive as Liu Bei and becoming Zhuge Liang's boss is also extremely irresponsible to everyone. Full entrustment also means heavier responsibilities. Later, Zhuge Liang was exhausted to death.
A three-legged blueprint that first defeats Zhuge Liang's arrogance and then resonates with him.
Combined with Gan Ning's previous suggestions, Zhuge Liang could see his strategic vision and ambition. These are the conditions that a wise master should have, but Liu Bei did not have them.
Liu Qi's cake was also painted big enough, not only to revitalize the Han Dynasty, but also the Western Regions and Mobei on the map, and racked his brains to think of a few classic words.
Ambition, ability and sincerity are all on the table, making his image more mysterious and tall. Now he is waiting for Zhuge Liang to sell him at a price.
Liu Qi's thoughts were racing, and Xu Shu was sullen and silent along the way. Even the clay figurine had a bad temper, let alone Xu Shu, who was happy with his grudges in the early years?
After all, he was a close friend. Even if he didn't want to serve as an official, he brought Liu Qi here twice and showed up, which made him a little embarrassed.
In the past, the four people traveled around and lamented that they were living in troubled times and had no way to serve the country. They watched the people suffer but were unable to do anything.
Now that the opportunity is in front of us, we are still hesitant. Have all those ambitions been planted in the ground?
He was now dedicated to assisting Liu Qi, and he knew Zhuge Liang's talents well, so he was naturally anxious and angry, and was angry with him for not fighting.
Thinking about waiting for the war to end, he would go to Shuijing Villa and ask Sima Hui for help to see if he could wake up Zhuge Liang.
In a few years, no matter how Liu Qi wins or loses, how can the icing on the cake compare to giving help in the snow?
