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Wanglong Villa, Longzhong, Xiangyang, was the name given to Zhuge Liang's villa by his friends. Zhuge Liang first named his mansion Linshan Xiaozhu, later changed his name to Zhuge Ju, and later changed his name to Zhuge Zaolu. However, no one paid attention to these names except him, and even his wife Huang Yueying felt that the name of the Haulu was not true.

However, Zhuge Liang has not given a new name to the mansion recently. His father-in-law Huang Chengyan has visited him twice in the past, hoping that he can go to office 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 had to visit the Huang Mansion almost every day.

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

That morning, a guest came to Wolong Villa. It was Pang Tong, a close friend of Zhuge Liang, who had been for many years. This made Zhuge Liang overjoyed. They hadn't met for almost half a year.

"How to join the officialdom is different from what I feel in the academy." Zhuge Liang poured Pang Tong a cup of new tea he had fried with his own hands and asked with a smile.

"Actually, it's nothing. Uncle Liu is a very opinionated person. He usually doesn't need others to make any decisions. I just help him organize books. I think it's similar to when he was in the academy, he sorted out books for his uncle."

"How could it be? I heard that my brother is a military advisor."

Pang Tong waved his hand with a smile, "That's just a rumor. I was not appointed as a military advisor by the emperor's uncle. I am still an aide. However, I also served as the Chief Commander of Wuling County. It is also a false position, similar to Jian Yong, Sun Qian and others."

"But my good brother is highly valued by Uncle Liu, so it's a happy congratulations."

Pang Tong smiled and pondered for a moment: "The emperor's subordinates have withered their talents, especially lacking counselors like his elder brother. If his elder brother is interested, I am willing to recommend it to the emperor."

Zhuge Liang smiled, "Your Madam is not right. Uncle Liu has many talents, such as Jian Yong, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu and others. They are all talented people, and they are loyal and loyal. What's more, there are powerful generals like Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun, who are now getting Feng Chu, which is like a fish in water. What is the decline of talents?"

Pang Tong shook his head, "Although Guan, Zhang and Zhao Yun are enemies of thousands, Jian Yong, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu and others are just white-faced scholars. They have no good plans and no talent for the world. As for my younger brother, I am far from being apart from my brother. If I am willing to agree, I will definitely recommend my uncle as a military advisor and I will be the deputy."

Zhuge Liang smiled without answering. He took out a painting and put it on the table to unfold it. He smiled at Pang Tong and said, "I have been painting a picture of snow in the hut these days. The heavy snow last year still makes me remember it. I haven't finished painting yet. Can you comment on me?

Pang Tong looked at the painting and saw that the mountains were covered with plain mountains, rivers were frozen, and the sky and earth were covered with snow. There was only a thatched cottage among the snow-covered mountains and rivers. A scholar raised his glass to appreciate the snow, and was full of interest.

When Pang Tong understood this painting, Zhuge Liang implied that he had devoted himself to the landscape and had no intention of becoming an official. Since this was the case, Pang Tong would not persuade him much.

He commented on the painting a few times, pondered for a moment, "I received a letter from my uncle yesterday asking me to advise you to go to Jiangxia Academy in Lumen to avoid the war. I think it's not safe for my brother to go here. Cao Jun has a ferry in his hand and will come to fight at any time."

Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Brother, remind me, I will consider it."

Pang Tong said goodbye and left. Huang Yueying came in to clean up the tea set and said with a smile: "Even Shi Yuan advised you to go to Jiangxia. Do you still have to be stubborn and not go?"

Zhuge Liang sat at the table reading a book, as if he hadn't heard his wife's words. After a while, he closed the book and smiled: "I want to visit my father-in-law. Why not just accompany you to your parents' home for a few days?"

Huang Yueying was happy. She hadn't returned to her parents' home for almost a year. She advised her husband several times, but he refused to go. It was rare that he had changed his sex today. She hurriedly said, "Then I'll go and clean up, we'll set off later."

Zhuge Liang smiled calmly with his hands behind his back.

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Wolong Villa is located in the southern part of Longzhong, while Huangfu is located in the northern part of Longzhong, more than ten miles apart. Zhuge and his wife took a carriage and arrived at Huangfu one hour later.

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

"This time, the son-in-law has to stay for at least ten days and half a month before he can go back."

In the inner hall, Huang Chengyan was talking to Zhuge Liang. As a father-in-law, he naturally cared about his son-in-law's career the most, so as soon as his daughter and son-in-law arrived, he impatiently invited Zhuge Liang to the inner hall.

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, "Why are your father-in-law not worried about Cao's army going south at all?"

"It is impossible for Cao's army to cross the river to the south. During this period, I chatted with Uncle Liu and knew about the situation. There are only 10,000 Cao's army in Nanyang and 5,000 Xinye. It is impossible to capture Fancheng. What's more, Cao's ferry is Bishui, and Jiangxia's warships have blocked the mouth of Bishui River. How Cao's army crosses the river, so there is no need to worry at all."

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

"I come almost every day, and his camp is less than five miles away, which is very convenient."

As soon as Huang Chengyan finished speaking, his family came to report, "Uncle Liu is here."

"Haha, it's a coincidence. Just as he was talking about him, he came."

Huang Chengyan quickly ordered someone to invite Liu Bei to the study room outside, and said to Zhuge Liang: "Since you have met, you may as well meet the virtuous son-in-law."

Zhuge Liang smiled happily and said, "Since my father-in-law has an order, 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, and the place where the troops were stationed was less than five miles away from Huang Chengyan's mansion.

Liu Bei and Huang Chengyan had a good relationship, but now they are very close. Liu Bei is bored and comes to chat with Huang Chengyan every now and every now and every five o'clock.

In the study outside, Liu Bei was paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, stopping in front of the window from time to time, as if he was enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lush and hurrying courtyard outside the window, but in fact, he was thinking about his own thoughts.

This time, Cao's army invaded the south profoundly changed the power structure of Jingzhou. Liu Bei was also one of the profitable people, giving him complete control of the five counties including Nanjun and Wuling County, giving him his own foundation for the first time.

But Liu Bei was also very clear that his foundation was not solid, and Nanjun and other places still belonged to Liu Qi in name. If he occupied Nanjun, his reputation would be incorrect and his words would be unsatisfied, which would inevitably ruin his reputation in the world, which made Liu Bei quite upset.

At this time, a sound of footsteps came, and Huang Chengyan appeared at the door with a smile on his face, "Let the emperor wait for a long time."

Liu Bei turned around and bowed and smiled, "I'm here to disturb the head of the family again."

Huang Chengyan walked into the house and followed by a tall young man, which made Liu Bei slightly stunned. He attended Zhuge Liang's engagement and met Zhuge Liang.

"So Mr. Zhuge is here too."

Zhuge Liang stepped forward and gave a deep bow, "Kong Ming meets the emperor's uncle"

The etiquette of the two is quite interesting. According to the rule, Liu Bei and Huang Chengyan have a common friendship, so Zhuge Liang is a junior. Liu Bei should have called him Zhuge Liang's nephew, but Liu Bei called Zhuge Liang a gentleman.

Secondly, Zhuge Liang should have performed the rituals of his younger generation, but he performed the rituals of his peers and retreated with the gentleman Liu Bei called him. Both of them had a sense of 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?

At this time, Huang Chengyan apologized, "I happened to have something to do, so I asked my son-in-law to sit with the emperor's uncle first, and I'll come after a while."

Liu Bei smiled, "Please take care of yourself"

Huang Chengyan bowed and went out. Only Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were left in the room. Zhuge Liang waved his hand and smiled and said, "Uncle, please sit down."

The two of them took a seat separately. Zhuge Liang first asked with a smile: "I met General Yide in the courtyard just now, why didn't General Long see him?"

"Recently, a group of new recruits were recruited in Wuling County. Long was busy training in Wuling, so he did not follow the north this time."

"Oh, that's it."

Zhuge Liang changed the topic again, bowed and smiled, "I heard that the emperor's uncle is happy, so he can be happy and congratulated."

Last month, Liu Bei's second wife, Mrs. Gan, was born, named Chan and nicknamed Adou. Liu Bei returned to Nanjun for this reason. He was middle-aged and made him feel overjoyed. At this time, Zhuge Liang mentioned this matter, which made Liu Bei feel moved again.

"I have been running around for half my life. Although I had wives and children before, I was not fortunate to abandon the world in the war until I was middle-aged. This is God's pity for me, so I have the bestowal."

Zhuge Liang nodded, "The envoy is a person with great ambitions, so he will naturally not be able to lose his future. This is God's will, which means that the envoy will achieve success in his career."

Liu Bei sighed and said, "Bei worked hard for half his life, but he has achieved nothing yet. His heart is cold. He no longer has the idea of ​​foundation. He only hopes to live a safe life for the rest of his life."

Zhuge Liang smiled, "Why did the emperor's uncle say decadent words? How many princes were there with the emperor's uncle back then? Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, Lu Bu, Zhang Xiu and others were all defeated one by one. However, the emperor's uncle still exists. Although he encountered setbacks repeatedly, he was persevering and even more admirable. Even Cao Cao praised the emperor's uncle as a hero in the world."

Liu Bei smiled bitterly, "The world has always judged heroes by success or failure. I have been defeated repeatedly, so how can I afford the word "hero"?"

"Maybe in the near future, the emperor will be able to bear the word "hero".

Liu Bei was excited and asked quickly: "What does this mean by sir?"

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

A sentence touched Liu Bei's heart disease. He became even more urgent and asked hurriedly: "Can you tell Liu Bei clearly?"
Chapter completed!