Chapter 106: The Han Dynasty
Maybe there is still a fate after all, Liu Bei finally knew that Zhuge Liang was in the house when he went to Longzhong for the third time.
But the boy said that his master was sleeping, and he was not in sight for the time being, and if he wanted to wait, he would wait, and if he didn't want to wait, he would leave by himself...... The dignified Liu Bei was so choked by a little boy that he couldn't speak, so he could only stand outside the room and wait.
Liu Bei is struggling in his heart, it's already the third time, he is Corporal Lixian, but does Corporal Lixian mean that he can accept the rudeness of others again and again? But in the end, Liu Bei still thought that since he came, he always had to meet him, otherwise the previous visits would be useless, wouldn't it be too much of a loss?
Zhuge Liang in the house didn't sleep, he just lay down and looked at the sky outside the bamboo wall window, and his heart was also struggling. Sometimes a person's choice can determine their own fate, and now for Zhuge Liang, it is obviously this time. The root of the question is what does he want to achieve?
There are so many princes in the world, there are so many heroes in the world, Liu Bei is only one of them, and he is the weakest one among them.
Zhuge Liang, who was born as an official eunuch and studied and studied strategies, and maintained contacts with the scholars of Jingzhou always had a clear understanding of the situation in the world, and now the key to changing the situation in the world is the battle of Dongjun, once Cao Cao is defeated and retreated, the Yan clan will be truly invincible in the world.
Which side should he go to? Or rather, which side can he go on?
It was not realistic to devote himself to the Yan clan, and the commander of the Si Li, the lieutenant of the school, had dedicated the pavilion to Yanbei many years ago, laying the foundation for the Yan clan to rule the north. Joining the Yan clan is nothing more than icing on the cake, which is not Zhuge Liang's ambition. What he wants to choose is nothing more than a few people from the Sun family and Liu Biao...... Obviously, Liu Bei was not the choice he wanted.
But now Liu Bei has come to the door, and the respectfulness of his words and the sincerity of the meeting are unheard of.
Zhuge Liang couldn't stop seeing him. If Liu Bei comes and leaves, Zhuge Liang will not be able to take advantage of the situation, even if he joins others in the future, it can be said that Liu Bei is not sincere enough to miss Wolong, but now?
He couldn't help but think about what he could do if he entrusted Liu Bei, General Zuo, who was still middle-aged and still had no place to stand.
Devote yourself to Yanbei and be able to be Jiuqing in the future; If you join Cao Yuan, you will probably die in the future; Join the Sun family, and be in a safe corner in the future; So what about Liu Bei? Zhuge Liang seems to have been able to see the future upheaval.
"Guest, the host has woken up, please come in."
The boy was no longer arrogant, and invited Liu Bei into the small courtyard with a smile, Zhang Fei snorted and complained, "Count him as acquaintances!" Guan Yu still didn't say a word but squinted his eyes, Liu Bei let out a short breath, and said to the boy with a smile: "Please!" ”
Before Liu Bei entered the house, he saw that Zhuge Liang, who was eight feet long, had already strode out, and greeted him: "General Xuande, don't blame, Liang didn't know that the general was visiting, so sleep a little longer, please come in!" ”
After Liu Bei sat down, Guan Zhang and the others were still standing behind them, and the boy served warm tea in Shu, Zhuge Liang asked: "I heard that the general will go out to Jing Zhengyu in the near future, what is the matter with coming to the cold house, can Liang help one or two?" ”
"I can't hide it, I heard that Mr. Pound Gongyan is talented, so I came to meet him, I want to ask Mr. for guidance on where to go in the future." Liu Bei bowed his hand very seriously and said, "Mr. Wanwang, don't shirk. ”
"The general is a genius in the world, and he doesn't dare to be a guide." Zhuge Liang is very young, much younger than Liu Bei. The arrogance when they didn't meet was a mental trick, and it was rude to be arrogant after they met, Zhuge Liang asked with a smile: "What ambition does the general have?" ”
"Bei Zeng made a grand wish, willing to correct the world and relieve the suffering of all people. Jing people talk a lot about preparing for the southern expedition and the northern war, but it is just a polite and fallacious praise. It is said that there is no light on the face, and it can be said that he is a general who is often defeated, even if he wins a small battle, it is difficult to win in the end. Therefore, he often laughs at himself because of Liu's embarrassment, but he actually knows it in his heart and is the reason for his inability to follow. Liu Bei said from the bottom of his heart, and it was not a prelude to temptation, and asked: "I don't know what Mr. thinks, how is Runan?" ”
"The land of the four wars in the south of the Run, when it belonged to the Cao family, the others did not dare to covet it in the might, if it was captured by the general, it would be the land of the four wars, Cao Nansun in the north, Liu Dongyuan in the west, and he could not live for a long time." Zhuge Liang said this, which made Liu Bei's heart cold because he was about to go on the expedition, and even the smile on his face was a little stiff, and asked: "Sir, what do you think is a long-term plan for South Africa?" ”
Liu Bei felt that what Zhuge Liang said made sense! Some time ago, he was complacent because he got the ability to attack Runan, and he was able to get a piece of land of his own again, but now that he counts, even if Yanbei and Zhang Xiu defeat Cao Cao in the north, even if the retreating rout army, can Liu Bei resist it? Even if you can stop Cao Cao, can you stop Yuan Shao and Sun Ce? In the end, I'm afraid it's just a repetition of embarrassing jokes!
"The general doesn't have to be like this, although Runan is not a blessed land for the general, it is always better than Liaodong County, right?" Zhuge Liang smiled, it seemed that Liu Bei, a fierce tiger that only appeared in his ears, showed sadness in front of him and was extremely unbearable, and said: "Yan Zhongqing is based on 80,000 households in Liaodong, and he has set a great cause in the north. Couldn't the general use Runan as a base to achieve a career? ”
"What should I do?" Liu Bei raised his head suddenly, got up and shook it to the end, "Please teach me, sir!" ”
Who wouldn't be thrilled when they heard the story of Yanbei's hegemony in these years? A few hundred rebels of slaves ruled the world and defeated the princes, and Liu Bei was no exception.
"Since Dong Zhuo has come, heroes have been combined, and there are countless people who have crossed states and counties." The focus is on the cross-state and county in the back, compared to the princes from all walks of life, Liu Bei has no consciousness of basing on the territory at all, Pingyuan said don't want it, Qingzhou said don't want it, Xuzhou said don't want it, so it always falls behind. Only having their own territory is the basis for realizing political ideals, Zhuge Liang said: "The northern Yan clan steals his life and is called the king, although it is difficult to order the princes by coercing the Son of Heaven, so the state is unstable Liangzhou melee Yanqing attack, but it has a million armor, and it is not a general who can compete." ”
Yanbei has many fierce things, don't mess with him, Liu Bei nodded.
"Yuan's Qingzhou is difficult to take care of, and although Xuzhou was once led by the general, it is difficult to look south; Sun Fen II commanded Yangzhou, and the generals could ally with it and it was difficult to attack. ”
Crossing the river, it was difficult to stretch his hand, Liu Bei nodded again, he knew that Zhuge Liang was about to get to the point.
"Cao's Ruodong County was defeated by the Yan clan, and Yingchuan was also attacked by Zhang Xiu, which can be used as a general's barrier and occupy Runan to strengthen the army's food, but it is not a place to live for a long time." Zhuge Liang pointed to his feet, "Jingzhou is rich and rich in all directions, and it is a real place to use!" But it is difficult for his master to hold this place, this is a blessed land given to the general by heaven, hasn't the general thought about it? Yizhou is the country of abundance in the fertile wilderness, your ancestors are relying on it to lay the imperial industry, and now the lord of Yizhou is weak and strong, the people are afraid, and there is no wise man who does not miss the lord. ”
This is what Liu Biao said was difficult to forge ahead due to historical legacy, and the rebellion of Ganning and others in Shudi.
"The general is famous for his faithfulness, and he is a relative of the Liu family, and there is no hero who does not want to be attached to. If you can seize Jingyi by virtue of Runan, with the pass, the west and Qiang will be united, the south will pacify the barbarians, and the foreign affairs of the Sun family will be repaired. This is Liu Bei's own advantage and relying on the pass to build an independent kingdom, "When the world changes, attack Wan and Luo with Jingzhou's army to block the northern communication; The general personally led the Yizhou army to occupy Guanzhong! ”
Zhuge Liang believed what he said, with a confident smile on his face, he shook the feather fan and said: "In this way, the hegemony will be successful, and the Han family will be prosperous!" ”