Zhang Fei seemed a little embarrassed, so he had to explain himself and said: "Since both brothers are going, how can the younger brother fall behind?"
Liu Bei said: "If you also go together, don't be so rude." After hearing this, Zhang Fei nodded repeatedly.
Liu Bei knew that both Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were not convinced, so he took out Yu Yi's reply and gave it to them to check. Zhang Fei sighed: "I didn't expect that my fourth brother also agreed that Zhuge Liang must be recruited, and he spoke so highly of him. , it seems that we are really rude." That's why no objections were raised.
So the three of them rode horses and headed towards Longzhong with some gifts and entourage. Half a mile away from the thatched cottage, Liu Bei abandoned his horse and walked on foot. He happened to meet Zhuge Jun on the road, and he quickly saluted and asked: " Don’t you know my brother is at the manor?”
He replied: "He just came back last night. The general can see him today." After that, he left.
Liu Bei was very happy after hearing this and said: "This time I am finally lucky enough to see you sir!"
Zhang Fei's impatience came back and he said: "This man's name is Zhuge Jun, why is he so rude? Even if he took us to the manor, it would have no impact. Why did he leave secretly by himself!"
Liu Bei argued: "Maybe he has very important things to do. How can he force others?"
So the three of them walked to the door of the manor. Liu Bei knocked on the door. The boy opened the door and saw that it was still Liu Bei.
Liu Bei smiled and said: "Please ask Fairy Boy to help report. Liu Bei made a special trip to meet Mr. Zhuge Liang."
The boy replied: "Sir is indeed at home today, but he is still sleeping in the thatched cottage and has not gotten up."
Liu Bei thought for a moment and said: "Since this is the case, don't report it yet. Wait until sir wakes up." So he turned around and told Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to wait at the door, while he slowly entered the room and saw There was a man sleeping in the thatched cottage, very peaceful.
Liu Bei came to the bottom of the stairs and waited for a long time. His husband was still asleep and did not wake up.
Outside, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu waited for some time. When they saw no movement, they were afraid that their elder brother had made a mistake, so they quickly went inside to check the situation. They found that their husband was sleeping above, and Liu Bei had been standing beside them, and they became furious. However, he had promised not to make mistakes, so he came out and told Guan Yu the situation, saying: "How can this gentleman be so arrogant! How can my brother, with his golden body, stand there for a long time while he is still sleeping? How can it be true?" Humph, it depends on my methods, I will go to the back room to light a fire for him and see if he can get up!"
Although Guan Yu was also a little unhappy, Zhang Fei was too exaggerated and he quickly stopped him and warned him. Liu Bei looked back and ordered the two of them to wait outside the door.
When I looked back at the thatched cottage, I found that my husband had turned over to prepare for his strength. He suddenly adjusted his sleeping position and actually fell asleep again.
When the boy saw this situation, he was about to go forward and report it, but Liu Bei stopped him and said, "Don't disturb your husband for the time being, let him sleep well!"
So after another hour, Kong Ming finally woke up and recited a poem: "Who wakes up first from the big dream? I know myself in my life. I have enough sleep in the spring in the thatched cottage, and the sun is late outside the window."
After reciting the poem, he turned over and asked the boy, "Is there anyone visiting the thatched cottage?"
The boy pointed to the person next to him and said, "Uncle Liu Huang has been waiting for you here for a long time."
After hearing this, Kong Ming stood up quickly and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I still need to change my clothes." So he went into the back hall, put his clothes in order, and then came out to meet the guests.
This was the first time Liu Bei saw Kong Ming. He was eight feet long, with a face like a crown jade. He was wearing a silk scarf and a crane cloak. He had some immortal temperament. Liu Bei was very sure that this was a great sage who he wanted. The ideal counselor you are looking for.
Liu Bei paid his respects and said: "I am a member of the Han clan and a layman in Zhuo County. I have heard about your reputation for a long time. I came to see you twice some time ago. I didn't see you, so I left you a letter. I don't know." Did you read it, sir?”
Kong Ming replied: "I am just a savage from Nanyang, who has grown up in laziness. I feel very ashamed to be visited by the general in person."
The two of them were polite and modest, and then they sat down separately. The boy brought some tea and they began to drink. Kong Ming said: "I read the general's letter yesterday, and I can see from it that the general is worried about the country and the people. , but I am very young and have little talent and knowledge, so I am afraid that I will delay the general."
Liu Bei said: "Are the words of Mr. Sima Hui and Mr. Xu Shu all false? I hope you, sir, will not dislike me for being short-sighted and come to teach me personally."
Kong Ming said: "Sima Hui and Xu Shu are both very smart people. I am just a farmer, how dare I talk about the world's major events? They both praised me too much. Why did the general abandon the beautiful jade for the stubborn stone?"
Liu Bei said: "How can a man, who has great talents, not use his own baggage, just grow old in the woods and springs? I hope that sir, with the common people in the world in mind, teach me personally and enlighten me from my stupidity."
Kong Ming nodded and said: "I hope to follow the general's ambition."
Liu Bei pushed back the followers around him and told him: "The Han Dynasty has declined, and traitors are in power. As a descendant of the Han Dynasty, I overestimate my own capabilities and want to do justice to the world. However, I am surrounded by generals who lack wisdom, so I am like this." There has been no achievement for many years, and it is truly an honor for me to have Mr. Hope change this situation!"
Kong Ming said: "I heard that in the past, the four brothers in Taoyuan were sworn brothers. Your fourth brother Yu Yi studied under Jia Xu and was well-known. Recently, he was defeated by Le Jin with 500 men and 5,000 soldiers. Why is such a character not used?"
Liu Bei did not answer immediately, with a look of shame on his face. He sent someone to take out another letter from Yu Yi and handed it to Kong Ming.
Kong Ming began to read the content of Yuyi's letter, which read: Mr. Sima Hui said that if the dragon and the phoenix chick are obtained, the world will be at peace. This is not a joke, but destiny! During this time, I received a letter from my elder brother Liu Bei, and I also understood some things. Although I have some strategies, compared with my husband, it is like candlelight and sunlight. Besides, I still have a heavy burden on me. We need to lead the team to Yunnan and build a fulcrum for our group. Only when the rear is stable can we have the foundation to compete for the world. Therefore, I cannot come to assist my elder brother. At present, Cao Cao is holding the emperor to order the princes. Yuan Shao of Hebei Province has basically defeated his entire army. He is the most powerful and surrounded by counselors, especially Guo Jia. Although Sun Quan of Jiangdong has inherited the family's foundation, fortunately, the country is peaceful and the people are safe. At the same time, there are Among young counselors like Zhou Yu, my eldest brother is the only one who does not have a heavyweight counselor. Other princes, such as Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu and others, I believe that sir will also look down upon. Therefore, if the climate of assisting my eldest brother Liu Bei can be created, then The teacher will definitely leave his name for thousands of years and make great achievements. It is the most difficult, but also the most challenging. When my husband read my letter, it must have been my eldest brother Liu Bei's third visit. I hope that he would appreciate my brother's piety and come out with him.
