"Yang Langjun, my mother and daughter wanted to visit your home, but unexpectedly we met here by chance." The woman sitting in the main seat of the carriage said through the curtain to Yang Qing who was riding a horse outside the carriage. .
Yang Qing respectfully replied: "This is also Qing's fate. Otherwise, if we just missed it, Qing would be extremely rude."
Yang Qing's surprise and excitement just now had dissipated. At this time, he already knew the identities of the mother and daughter. Unexpectedly, they had been paying attention to him since they first met in Chenjia Village. Today, they came here specifically to meet. Yang Qing Feeling somewhat honored.
It turned out that these two people were Huang Yueying and Zhuge Guo, mother and daughter. They were planning to come over today to meet Yang Qing so that they could take the school exam in person. Unexpectedly, not long after the convoy came out of Jiangqiao Gate, people gathered and blocked the way because of the fat businessman's plot to seize the rhinoceros skin. It was also a coincidence that Huang Yueying sent Huang Xing to inquire about the situation. Soon Huang Xing was surprised to see Yang Qing also appearing here. He knew Yang Qing's ability, so while asking people to report back to Huang Yueying, he stood behind the crowd and observed secretly. When the opportunity was right, he would He came out to testify and help Yang Qing.
"Yang Langjun, I have something to ask you." At this time, Zhuge Guo's questioning voice came from the car.
"I don't dare to ask for advice. Madam Zhuge just asks."
Yang Qing was surprised when he first learned that Zhuge Guo really existed. There is no record of this woman in official history. There are only unofficial legends from later generations that Zhuge Liang also had a daughter named Zhuge Guo. This girl came to Taoism. After Zhuge Liang's death, He even went into hiding in the mountains to practice, and finally achieved enlightenment and became an immortal. Now it seems that the unofficial rumors are not necessarily all false, and Chen Shou's "Three Kingdoms" originally left out many things. It is unusual for Zhuge Liang to have a daughter.
Zhuge Guo continued: "If no one came forward to testify just now, how should Yang Langjun deal with that treacherous businessman?"
Huang Xing, who was riding side by side with Yang Qing, was also curious when he heard this question. He couldn't help but pricked up his ears to know Yang Qing's answer.
Yang Qing smiled and said: "This matter is actually easy. Qing has discovered that there are some salt grains on Guli Zha's hands, which must have been contaminated when he exchanged salt before selling the rhinoceros skin. If Guli Zha really pushed the old servant down, then There will definitely be grains of salt on the old servant's clothes. On the other hand, if he didn't even touch the servant as Guliza said, there must be no grains of salt. This inspection will definitely leave the fat businessman speechless. He turned to Huang Xing and said, "Of course it will be easier if Brother Huang comes out to testify." Upon hearing this, Huang Xing quickly raised his hands.
"I see." Zhuge Guo said, "You are really observant and attentive."
Huang Yueying also smiled and said: "It seems that today's chance encounter was a chance encounter."
Yang Qing said he was ashamed and was speechless all the way, leading everyone back to his home.
Arriving at the living room, the three of them sat down separately. Yang Qing finished serving tea and said, "Today Madam and Madam Zhuge can come to my humble room. It really makes Qing feel happy."
Huang Yueying said modestly: "It's a bit rude for my mother and daughter to take the liberty to come."
Yang Qinglian said that he did not dare. Prime Minister Zhuge's wife and daughter came to visit him in person, which was a great respect for him, and it can be seen that Zhuge Liang's family tradition is very good. This mother and daughter can be said to be among the most noble people in Jihan at present. But there is no air of arrogance or arrogance at all, and he is approachable and approachable towards his white body.
"Does Yang Langjun know our purpose of coming?" Huang Yueying asked directly.
Although Yang Qing vaguely guessed it, he still replied respectfully: "I don't know, please let me know."
"Ever since we saw Yang Langjun's brilliant crime-solving skills in Chenjiacun that day, my mother and daughter have been deeply impressed by you and know that you are a talented person." Huang Yueying glanced at Zhuge Guo and then said: "So After returning to the city, I sent someone to find out more about you, and found out that you were a great talent taught by a hermit sage. You have learned a lot, so I wanted to recommend you to the prime minister. But the time was too short. , I still need to observe more, and secondly, we don’t know it yet, so I just mentioned you to the Prime Minister."
Huang Yueying is an extremely intelligent woman, and she naturally knows that the best way to treat a smart person like Yang Qing is to be honest, so she explained the reason in detail.
Yang Qing nodded. It turned out that he had already been in Zhuge Liang's sight. The mother and daughter cherished their talents and loved them. It was touching. Thinking of this, he stood up and saluted: "Thank you, madam, for mentioning Qing in front of the prime minister." nickname."
Huang Yueying smiled and said: "My mother and daughter are just playing the drums. Mr. Zichi is the one who officially recommended you to the Prime Minister. He is the one who deserves to be thanked."
Yang Qing said: "Mr. Zichi has already thanked Qing. Madam and Madam Zhuge recommended me to Prime Minister Zhuge without even meeting me. How dare Qing not bear it in mind?"
"The Prime Minister is going to see you, do you know?"
"Mr. Zichi has already told Qing."
Huang Yueying took a sip of tea and realized that the tea was very different from usual. She was slightly surprised and had some guesses in her heart, but this was not the time to care about this matter: "Prime Minister, he has a lot of things in recent days and can't get away for a while. Don’t be offended, Mr. Yang Langjun.”
Yang Qing expressed his understanding: "The prime minister has the heavy responsibility of the country, how can Qing dare to say something strange?"
"In addition to wanting to formally get to know Yang Langjun today, I also wanted to test you in person." Huang Yueying said: "But now it seems that it is not necessary."
Yang Qing had already guessed what they meant by coming to the school to take the exam, but he actually had no grudges about it. Although he had always created the image of himself as a high-ranking disciple, he knew his own affairs and could not indulge in high-ranking officials. Everyone can't figure it out and instead develops a temperament in which one's eyes are higher than the other's. But Mrs. Zhuge said that there is no need to take the school entrance examination now, which made him quite curious: "Why is this?"
"There is no need to say more about Yang Langjun's talents." At this time, Zhuge Guo said: "When Langjun Yang was dealing with the dispute between the treacherous businessman and the southern brother and sister, he did not show any preference because the businessman was Han, but treated it based on the facts. This shows the king’s pattern.”
"My master once said that although the barbarians are people who do not know how to be kings, they are no different from us Han people, but the enlightenment of the saints has not yet reached them. For those cruel and murderous barbarians Naturally, we must treat them with thunder, but we can treat those barbarians who yearn for kingship as equals, and only in this way can we appease the barbarians."
Yang Qing was well aware of Zhuge Liang's brilliant national policies. Now that he heard it from his close relatives, he couldn't help but praise: "Prime Minister Zhuge really has a mind that encompasses the universe and swallows up the heaven and the earth. It is really a great blessing for the country. Besides, the land in South China Although it is located in a remote area and has many barbarians, the place is vast and rich in products. If one day the prime minister quells the rebellion and can win over the sincerity of the barbarians, then I, the great Han, will be able to truly take control of this place and enrich our national strength for future advancement."
Hearing Yang Qing's remarks, Huang Yueying and Zhuge Guo couldn't help but look at each other, and thought in unison that this person was almost consistent with the Pingnan strategy discussed by their husband and their lords. He really had a far-sighted vision and excellent strategy.
Huang Yueying said: "You and the Prime Minister are thinking of the same place."
Yang Qing secretly smiled in his heart, of course, this was the strategy your husband later used to pacify Nanzhong, could it be different?
Historically, Zhuge Liang's efforts to pacify Nanzhong can be considered a success in terms of results. Although there were still occasional rebellions in Nanzhong after he withdrew his troops and returned to Chengdu, the scale and consequences of subsequent rebellions were far inferior to this time. Of course, from the perspective of later generations, Yang Qing could not say that the governance strategy adopted by Zhuge Liang after the counter-insurgency war was perfect, but due to limitations of the times and production levels, Zhuge Liang had already done a good job, so there was no need to be harsh on him. However, since Yang Qing has come to Shuhan, this time he will definitely help Zhuge Liang better govern Nanzhong, fully tap the resources of Nanzhong, realize the mutual complementation of the economies of Nanzhong and Shuzhong, and give full play to the role of going abroad to enrich the country and supplement the military. .
Yang Qing retracted these thoughts and continued to talk to Huang Yueying and Zhuge Guo. The three of them were all people who knew each other well, and they were quite familiar with each other during the conversation. Especially when it came to the way to strengthen the army, Yang Qing's proposition that if he wanted to strengthen his army, he must strengthen his weapons, he even won Huang Yueying's approval. Zhuge Liang and his wife were good at making ingenious mechanical objects. Zhuge Liang was good at making ingenious objects because of his talent. He also believed that these objects were helpful for national affairs and military affairs, so they supported them very much. Mrs. Zhuge was not only extremely talented in this area, but she also loved making these ingenious objects from the bottom of her heart. So when Yang Qing talked about the production ideas of later generations, she was greatly inspired, very happy, and the conversation became even more intense.
Huang Yueying didn't plan to have dinner at Yang Qing's house, but the three of them had been chatting for two hours without knowing it. When Yang Qing saw the meal, he warmly invited them to dine at home. He lived alone and had food for so many people. He wanted to let them wait at home for a while while he went out and bought the food. When Huang Yueying saw this, she wouldn't care about this. In the end, Huang Xing went out to buy the food back, which made Yang Qing feel ashamed for a while. He apologized for being rude and said that he would find an opportunity to entertain the two of them again in the future.
After the meal, Huang Yueying asked Yang Qing why the tea he served was different. After Yang Qing explained for a while, she also agreed deeply and said that she would follow Yang Qing's method of making and brewing tea at home after returning home. Let Zhuge Liang taste it.
"Then it's settled, we'll be waiting for Yang Langjun's banquet."
Outside the courtyard gate, Yang Qing bowed and saluted to say goodbye to Huang Yueying's mother and daughter. After the carriage started, as soon as he got up, Zhuge Guo's jokes came from the carriage.
"Don't worry, Madam Zhuge, Qing will never break his promise." Yang Qing replied with a smile. He originally thought that Zhuge Guo had a cold temperament, but he didn't expect that the young lady actually showed her playful side before leaving, which was quite interesting.
Yang Qing shook his head and smiled. After returning home and taking a nap, he heard a knock on the door. When he opened the courtyard door, he saw that it was Mulan. After asking, he found out that it was Xia Houyue who invited her. He looked up at the sky and saw that it was still early, so he followed Mulan to the main house next door without hesitation.
