Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 112 A Long Talk, Liu Bei Meets Chen Deng for the First Time

Inside the study.

Zhuge Jin looked at Zhuge Liang who was arranging his clothes, and couldn't help asking: "Ah Liang, how can you tell Liu Shijun that I don't know how to be polite?"

At this moment, Zhuge Liang's pupils are clear and his brows are more youthful: "Brother, you didn't go to accompany the distinguished guest, but let the distinguished guest come to the study to see me. Which family's etiquette did you follow?"

Zhuge Jin argued: "Liu Shijun is not a man of etiquette. How can I refuse to ask me about my difficulties?"

Zhuge Liang looked at Zhuge Jin with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Zhuge Jin was speechless immediately: "Ah Liang, I am your elder brother anyway."

Zhuge Liang took off the Lun scarf, and then tied his hair again, showing the temperament of a young man.

Waving his sleeves, Zhuge Liang's expression was like an adult's: "Brother, although father is gone, we can't lose father's teachings. How can people from Zhuge's family not understand etiquette and let distinguished guests wait outside for a long time?"

Seeing Zhuge Liang who suddenly changed into a different person, Zhuge Jin's eyes were full of doubts.

But suddenly.

Zhuge Jin thought of that Ruyi younger brother.

Before his father passed away, he was also so confident and calm.

Although young, he still has a scholarly demeanor.

"Ah Liang's confusion disappeared?"

"What did Shijun Liu tell Ah Liang?"

Zhuge Jin looked at Zhuge Liang in amazement, unable to understand why Zhuge Liang had such a big change after meeting Liu Bei.

This is no wonder Zhuge Jin.

Zhugejin was the eldest son. After Zhugegui passed away, he always thought that he was the pillar of the family and needed to take care of the family for his father.

Therefore, Zhuge Jin subconsciously thought that Zhuge Liang was still a young man who needed to be taken care of, and forgot that his younger brother was smart and alert since he was a child.

For a long time, Zhuge Jin never had a real communication with his younger brother.

However, Zhuge Liang is not only three years old and still doesn't know about Zhuge Jun, so how can he not understand the current situation of Zhuge's family.

The grief in my heart after the death of my father, and the frustration that I can't share for my brother, so that I have been constantly denying my previous self.

This made Zhuge Jin mistakenly think that Zhuge Liang was stunned.

But Liu Bei came to see Zhuge Liang as an outsider, and he also understood Zhuge Liang's tangled and complicated mood, which led to the previous conversation.

most of the time.

For a young man like Zhuge Liang who has been smart since he was a child, he doesn't need too much dogmatic teaching.

For the genius boy, it is more of a kind of recognition!
Instead of stating the truth in a condescending and self-righteous way.

On the truth, it may not be more unique than Zhuge Liang's understanding.

Liu Bei is good at insight into people's hearts, and he often visits the countryside and talks with all kinds of people.

He had a similar childhood experience with Zhuge Liang, so he could understand Zhuge Liang's true inner thoughts.

When Liu Bei said that Zhuge Jin was young, he was not mocking him, but just pointed out that Zhuge Jin's current experience was not enough to understand Zhuge Liang's thoughts.

When Zhuge Liang walked out of the study and asked Liu Bei and Zheng Ping about the ceremony.

Both Liu Bei and Zheng Ping couldn't help secretly exclaiming: What a handsome young man!
At this time, Zhuge Liang spoke and behaved freely and freely, without any restraint.

You know, Liu Bei is the governor of Qingzhou, and Zheng Ping is the governor of Qingzhou!

If this were an ordinary boy, he probably wouldn't even be able to speak clearly, let alone behave like Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Jin stood behind Zhuge Liang, looking with surprise at Zhuge Liang who was well-spoken but would not let the atmosphere chill.

"Ah Liang has returned to normal."

While Zhuge Jin was pleasantly surprised, Zhuge Ying, who came to call everyone to the table, also covered her lips with an exclamation, and tears rolled in her eyes.

Zhuge Ying's exclamation interrupted everyone's conversation.

Hearing the voice, Zhuge Liang pleaded guilty to Liu Bei and Zheng Ping, then walked quickly to Zhuge Ying, bowed and bowed, and said in a concentrated voice, "It's Liang's fault for making my sister worry. I won't do this again in the future." !"

Seeing Zhuge Liang who was no longer in a daze, Zhuge Ying gritted his silver teeth, turned his head and wiped away his tears: "Your guest is still here, don't lose the etiquette of Zhuge's family."

"Xianmou, you just said that you recognized Ah Jin as your younger brother?" Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Ying and stroked his beard slightly.

Zheng Ping nodded: "What do you think, Mr. Shi?"

Liu Bei lowered his voice: "A few days ago, my mother came to me privately and said that I was entrusted by Ziyi's mother, hoping that I could find a virtuous and good daughter for Ziyi."

"I wanted to ask my uncle's opinion when my uncle returns, as Xianmou said before."

"But I don't know when my uncle will return, and I can't miss Ziyi's marriage because of this."

"If you tell Ziyi that Zhuge is a matchmaker, what do you think of her conspiracy?"

Zheng Ping was moved when he heard the words.

If Zhuge Jin's family went to Jingzhou, the Zhuge sisters would marry the Kuai family and the Pang family respectively.

Now that Zheng Ping has linked all Zhuge brothers with Liu Bei in advance, naturally he can no longer let Zhuge sisters marry Jingzhou people again.

Zheng Ping pondered, "A Jin still has an uncle, Zhuge Xuan, who went to Jingzhou and hasn't returned yet."

"It's better to wait for Zhuge Xuan's return and ask Zhuge Xuan's opinion. After all, this important marriage matter needs to be known by the elders of the Zhuge family."

"I've heard that Zhuge Xuan has the talents of states and counties, so why don't you take the opportunity to make friends with him?"

Zhuge Xuanneng was recommended by Liu Biao as the prefect of Yuzhang, so he must have the talent and learning ability.

It's a pity that Liu Biao and Liu Yao competed for Yuzhang, and the imperial court sent Zhu Hao to Yangzhou as Yuzhang's prefect. Zhuge Xuan suffered a military disaster and died because of this.

Sigh.

Since they all decided to bring the Zhuge brothers into Qingzhou in advance, Zheng Ping would naturally not let Liu Bei miss Zhuge Xuan.

Even if Zhuge Xuan's talents are limited, he is better than ordinary scholars.

What's more, Qingzhou has always employed people with virtue first and talent second.

Talent and learning can be improved, but the virtue of an official cannot be improved in a short period of time.

Liu Bei said happily: "Xianmou's words are justified, Jingzhou is remote, and Langya Kingdom is adjacent to Qingzhou, so Zhuge Xuan would not look far away."

After the banquet at Zhuge's house, Liu Bei and Zheng Ping got up to say goodbye.

Because Zhuge Jin hadn't recovered from the cold, Zheng Ping left money and food for Zhuge Jin to recuperate at home and enter Qingzhou after the spring of the next year.

As soon as Zhuge Jin declined, Zheng Ping used the name "elder brother" to block him back.

When the younger brother is sick and the family is in trouble, how can the older brother not help?

Zhuge Jin could only watch helplessly as Guan Hai and the others moved into the house enough grain and rice for Zhuge's family to feed for the first half of the year, as well as the box of gold and silver, which was supposedly a gift for Zhuge Jin's sisters, sisters and younger brothers.

"Brother, the righteous brother you recognize is quite generous." After Liu Bei and Zheng Ping left, Zhuge Liang said jokingly: "But I can think of using the method of recognizing my younger brother to donate money and food to my elder brother who has always been aloof and proud. He is also a wonderful person.”

Zhuge Jin was teased by Zhuge Liang for a while, and couldn't help but stare: "What arrogance, do you say that about your brother?"

Zhuge Liang was obviously in a good mood, and said with a light smile, "If you're not proud of yourself, why didn't elder brother borrow money and food from the uncles in the clan, instead of going to Mi's rice shop to owe favors to Mi's?"

Zhuge Jin argued: "Mi Zizhong donated money generously, and his virtues are honest, which I admire a lot. I am friends with Mi Zizhong, not just a simple human relationship."

Zhuge Liang smiled and didn't continue to joke, but Liu Bei's heroic and benevolent face appeared again in his mind.

the other side.

Liu Bei, who left Zhuge's house, rode the horse all the way, feeling that the horse's hooves were much lighter.

If Zhuge Xuan was not still there, Liu Bei would have wanted Zhuge's family to move to Linzi City directly.

"Xianmou, do you think this Zhuge Xuan can get an official position in Jingzhou?"

"If this Zhuge Xuan is working in Jingzhou, what should I do if I want Ajin and Aliang to go to Jingzhou?"

Liu Bei is a little worried about gains and losses.

After all, seeing two gifted boys, Liu Bei naturally refused to let these two gifted boys go to Jingzhou.

Zheng Ping laughed lightly: "I'm making you worry too much. Zhuge Xuan was originally Liu Biao's official, so it wouldn't be too difficult to find an official to be released."

"But whether Ah Jin and Ah Liang will go to Qingzhou will not change because of whether Zhuge Xuan is an official in Jingzhou."

"The world is chaotic, and there are many wars and bandits on the way south. If there is a mistake in the middle, how will Zhuge Xuan face his dead brother?"

"As long as Shijun can make Qingzhou safe and stable, Zhuge Xuan will not look far away."

Liu Bei actually understood what Zheng Ping said, but he still felt uneasy.

Go back to the post house.

There was already a carriage waiting in front of the door.

Seeing Liu Bei's return, a young man walked out of the carriage, his eyes were piercing, and there was a heroic look between his brows.

"Ahead is the benevolent hero, Lord Xuande of Qingzhou?" the young man raised his voice and shouted.

Hearing the sound, Liu Bei looked sideways, and seeing the extraordinary temperament of the other party, he bowed his hands and said, "Thanks for the compliment! I don't know if a sage is looking for me, is there something important?"

The young man laughed loudly, jumped off the carriage, stepped forward and bowed, "Chen Deng from Xiapi has been waiting for Duke Xuande here for a long time."

Liu Bei didn't know Chen Deng's name, but Zheng Ping asked, "Could it be that your Excellency is Chen Yuanlong from Xiapi, the son of Mr. Chen, Pei Xiang, who had the ambition to help the world and the people when he was young?"

Chen Deng said with a smile: "Zheng Xianmou from Beihai traveled to Zhuzhou and counties at the age of 16. He traveled all over the counties for four years. He knew the sufferings of the world, and even helped Xuande to establish Qingzhou as the Dingding. He really helped the world and the people."

"In comparison, I, Chen Yuanlong, can also grow land in Xuzhou."

"It's a pity that you, Xianmou, can't remember my appearance after only two years. It's really chilling."

Zheng Ping laughed loudly, and recommended to Liu Bei: "Master Yuanlong is a heroic man with a lot of literary and military strategies."

"When I traveled to Dongyang County in the past, Brother Yuanlong was serving as the magistrate of Dongyang County. He raised the elderly and orphans, and treated the people like wounds. He is a rare benevolent and righteous man in this world."

Liu Bei hurriedly got off his horse and greeted him: "Mr. Yuanlong, please forgive Liu Bei for his blind eyesight and ignorance of wise men."

Chen Deng replied: "Your Majesty didn't hand over the greeting card and came here in a presumptuous manner. How can you blame Xuande Gong?"

Everyone looked at each other and laughed.

Liu Bei invited Chen Deng to the post station and sat around the stove.

Chen Deng has a free and easy personality and is not restrained.

"Brother Yuanlong is still in Dongyang County?" Zheng Ping asked, shaking his fan.

Chen Deng shook his head: "Tao Qian heard my name, and originally intended to let me be the governor. But my father said that I was too heroic and didn't know the dangers of the officialdom, so he only let me take the post of Diannong Xiaowei."

"Hey, is it true that I, Chen Yuanlong, are only suitable for farming?"

Zheng Ping chuckled: "You are also the son of Pei Xiang after all, and the elders of the patriarch are also the ministers of the past, but you want to learn from the people of the lake and the sea. You sincerely make friends with everyone and are defenseless."

"With such a personality, how dare your father let you occupy a high position."

Liu Bei has heard Chen Deng's personality from the conversation.

Although Chen Deng is a son of a family of princes, his character is not like most sons of a family of princes, obsessed with political tactics, but prefers to be honest and honest like a hero in the lake and sea.

It's not that it's wrong to be honest, but it's hard to gain a foothold in the officialdom because you disdain power.

Chen Deng knows the importance of power in officialdom, but he still maintains the temperament of a hero in the lake and sea, free and unrestrained.

If it was an ordinary person, Chen Deng would have died many times already.

But Chen Deng is a son of a noble family, and the Chen family is the most prestigious wealthy family in Xiapi, no one really dares to plot against Chen Deng even if he is free and unrestrained.

What's more, Chen Deng was just disdainful, not stupid.

With elders like Chen Gui around, Chen Deng naturally went his own way and was comfortable in Xuzhou.

however.

Liu Bei likes Chen Deng's temperament very much.

The people of the lake and the sea have always been frank and less calculating.

Liu Bei was also a hero in Zhuo County before, and he had a lot of dealings with such people.

"Mr. Yuanlong's true temperament, Tao Shijun only uses you as a pianong school captain, it's a shame."

"If he, Mr. Yuanlong, is not comfortable in Xuzhou, he can come to Qingzhou. The sages in Qingzhou are all open-minded and open-minded people."

Liu Bei threw out his kindness in time.

What kind of person Tao Qian is, it is inconvenient for Liu Bei to comment in public.

But Chen Gui made Chen Deng only serve as a pawn farmer under Tao Qian's command and was in charge of farming, Liu Bei was very clear about his intention.

It was because Chen Deng was afraid that Chen Deng would accidentally violate Tao Qian's taboo and cause disasters.

However, Liu Bei is not Tao Qian.

In terms of strength, Liu Bei asked himself that he was not inferior to anyone, so how could he doubt the officials at will.

Chen Deng laughed: "Mr. Liu's kindness, I will remember it. If you really don't feel comfortable staying in Xuzhou in the future, you must come to Qingzhou to ask for an official position from Mr. Liu."

"At that time, I hope Mr. Liu will not dislike my lack of talent and learning."

Liu Bei also laughed loudly: "Mr. Yuanlong is too modest, if you come to Qingzhou, Bei will definitely sweep the couch to welcome you."

The atmosphere gradually became active.

Liu Bei and Chen Deng chatted more and more speculatively, and suddenly felt a sense of sympathy for each other.

It's a pity that Chen Deng is now the captain of Diannong in Xuzhou. If Liu Bei invites Chen Deng to Qingzhou at this time, Tao Qian will be displeased.

When he came to Xuzhou, he invited Captain Diannong away. Do you really think Xuzhou is the talent pool of Qingzhou?
Zheng Ping found an opportunity and left quietly, leaving only Liu Bei to have a long talk with Chen Deng.

Just came outside the hospital.

Guan Hai found it and handed a letter to Zheng Ping: "Sir, Zang Ba, the cavalry captain of Xuzhou, send someone to reply."

Zheng Ping's eyes froze, he spread out Zang Ba's letter, and couldn't help but smile: "This Zang Ba knows the current affairs, is the messenger still there?"

Guan Hai nodded: "Still outside the post house."

Zheng Ping closed the letter: "Let the messenger bring a message to Zang Ba. Liu Shijun is the governor of Qingzhou after all, and Zang Ba won't come to Yangdu City in person?"

(End of this chapter)