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In the days that followed, Deng Zhi intended to directly provide food, clothing, and other necessities for the mother and her two children.

But Ah Xiang rejected them all.

He only asked for some land to support himself, and said he would pay the rent in full.

Deng Zhi greatly admired this.

The sixth year of Jian'an, 201 AD

eve of Qingming

The two brothers returned from the fields.

Deng Zhi was already waiting outside the old house.

Deng Zhihui would often come to exchange knowledge and discuss world affairs with the two brothers.

"I have come today to take my leave," Deng Zhi said bluntly. "I have heard that Pang Xi, the prefect of Bazhou, is fond of making friends with scholars, and I wish to go there to serve under him. I am afraid that in the future, it will be difficult to take care of my two young friends in Xinye."

"Brother Bo Miao wishes to go to Yizhou, and we brothers should wish him well. However, Liu Zhang, the ruler of Yizhou, is in a state of partial peace and it will be difficult for him to achieve anything in the short term. Brother, you should think carefully."

After listening to Lu Congshan's analysis, Deng Zhi sighed, "I know it will be difficult to achieve anything in the short term, but Liu Jingsheng of Jingzhou is even more adept at maintaining the status quo, so it will be even more difficult to achieve anything if I stay in Jingzhou."

Jingzhou is peaceful and rarely sees war.

This led many aristocratic heroes to regard Jingzhou as a place of refuge.

How can peace prevail for someone who wants to achieve great things? Deng Zhi is already twenty-three years old. If he doesn't achieve great things now, he may never have another chance in his life.

Lu Congtian could understand Deng Zhi's urgency.

Their ancestors instructed them to wait for Liu Bei in Xinye, and they were required to wait for Liu Bei there and then attach themselves to him.

Deng Zhi had been kind to them, and they didn't want to see their benefactor leave for distant lands and remain mediocre.

then

Lu Congtian said, "Brother Bo Miao, please don't be impatient. I've heard that General Liu Bei has already sent an envoy to pay respects to Liu Jingzhou, indicating his intention to seek refuge. If Liu Jingzhou takes in Lord Xuande, wouldn't it be better to go and join him than to travel a thousand miles to Yizhou?"

Deng Zhi shook her head. "I've thought about joining Liu Bei, but he himself is homeless and has spent half his life wandering. How can we succeed by following him?"

indeed.

Liu Bei gained Xuzhou, lost Xuzhou, and served under Gongsun Zan, Tao Qian, Lü Bu, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao. By all accounts, he didn't seem like someone who could accomplish anything.

"Brother, you're being a bit short-sighted. You haven't even met Lord Xuande, yet you know you can't follow him?"

Lu Congshan's words were even more direct.

Deng Zhi blushed after being told off by a ten-year-old child.

"Judging from your conversation, why are you all so optimistic about Liu Bei?"

The two brothers certainly couldn't say that their ancestors instructed them. Moreover, in their view, Liu Bei was indeed someone worth relying on.

"During the previous drought and locust plagues, Lord Xuande generously provided relief to the people and resettled displaced people, earning him a great reputation for benevolence. This alone is enough to make his achievements possible!"

"It can be said that he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world."

Deng Zhi nodded with shame, "Alright, then I'll wait a little longer."

The brothers' talent and their analysis of the situation have deeply impressed Deng Zhi.

They truly deserve to be one of the four great families of Jiangdong.

"Brother, I've finished reading the books I borrowed before, and I'd like to borrow some more..."

"Very well, you are welcome to look through my collection of books."

Deng Zhi greatly admired these two brothers, who exemplified what it means to be tireless in learning and persistent in pursuing knowledge.

Although they often bothered Deng Zhi when they encountered obscure and difficult words, and Deng Zhi was forced to "learn" and explain them to them, this was already something that countless pleasure-seeking young masters of noble families could only dream of.

These two brothers will definitely amount to something when they grow up!

The following day was Qingming Festival

The mother and her two children, as usual, offered sacrifices, burned incense, and kowtowed.

They knew that their ancestors were watching.

Even so, they still told their ancestors everything that had happened recently.

"Did our ancestors give any instructions?"

"Sleeping Dragon".

"Sleeping Dragon?"

The word was completely unfamiliar, leaving the mother and her two children utterly bewildered.

Lu Congshan quickly replied, "I did not change anything or lie!"

His expression was sincere; he didn't seem to be lying.

"I wonder if Brother Bo Miao knows the meaning of 'Sleeping Dragon'?"

Lu Congshan quickly stood up. "I'll go borrow a book and ask you something while I'm at it!"

At Deng Zhi's home.

"Wolong? Where did you hear that from?" Deng Zhi looked at Lu Congshan with a puzzled expression.

Lu Congshan said, "When I went to the market to buy sacrificial items, I heard someone talking about something, but I didn't know what it meant, so I came to ask my elder brother."

Deng Zhi smiled bitterly, "The Crouching Dragon is Zhuge Liang of Nanyang. This man is only twenty years old, yet he is arrogant and unruly, often comparing himself to Guan Zhong and Yue Yi. He is nothing but a boastful man."

Deng Zhi was from a prominent family in Nanyang County, so he was naturally familiar with Zhuge Liang, who was renowned among scholars.

Flamboyant?

Seeing that Deng Zhi looked down on Zhuge Liang, the "Sleeping Dragon," Lu Congshan was puzzled.

Our ancestors would never spread information randomly, nor would they make things up out of thin air.

The message conveying the name "Wolong" was mostly meant to encourage them to befriend him or visit him.

After inquiring about where Zhuge Liang lived, Lu Congshan hurriedly returned home.

He told his mother and brother what he had found out.

"Wolong lives in seclusion in Longzhong, which is hundreds of miles from Xinye, but can be reached directly by water. I will try to raise the travel expenses for you, and you must go and visit him."

"Mother, I am the eldest son, so I will stay at home to take care of you."

"I'm still young, why would I need you to take care of me? As my elder brother, you should keep an eye on Congshan for me. I'm worried about him being alone out there."

"Yes, Mother!"

There was no questioning, no reluctance; the mother and her two children were all resolute.

They are like soldiers who have received orders, and will unconditionally carry out the general's commands.

I would go through fire and water without hesitation.

Autumn 201

After the autumn harvest, Ah Xiang had gathered enough money and grain, and the two brothers went to Deng Zhi's house to say goodbye.

Deng Zhi was greatly shocked to hear that the two brothers were going to visit Wolong.

"That Wolong is nothing but an arrogant fool. Does he deserve such a grand worship? It's a waste of your mother's hard work of a year."

The two brothers were very insistent.

"To be honest, elder brother, Mother is very supportive of our brothers going on our studies abroad. If we leave now, Mother will be all alone at home. I hope you will spare some time to look after her."

"That's natural, but don't rush. I also have news for you: Lord Xuande has just stationed his troops in Xinye, and I intend to visit him. I'd like to take you with me to his camp to meet him, so you shouldn't go to Longzhong."

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother. We brothers are too young to serve in the army at this time."

Lu Congshan echoed Lu Congtian, "If Brother Bo Miao assists Lord Xuande, we will surely serve the same master in the future."

"Is that so? I hope so." Deng Zhi was still unsure whether to attach himself to Liu Bei, who had been driven to Xinye by Liu Biao to serve as a goalkeeper.

"You are on a long journey and are still young. I am worried about you, so I will send someone to escort you."

"Thank you for your kindness, elder brother. I can never repay your kindness. We brothers will continue our journey alone and strive to improve ourselves. Farewell."

……

After a long and arduous journey, the two brothers, who lived frugally, finally arrived at the outskirts of Xiangyang.

Although Longzhong belongs to Nanyang Commandery, it is only a few dozen miles away from Xiangfan City, the capital of Jingzhou.

Ask the locals for directions, and you'll arrive at Wolonggang.

I built a hut on the hill, where the grass was lush but the seedlings were sparse.

"We are sons of the Lu family of Jiangdong, and we wish to pay a visit to Master Wolong."

The two men stood outside the fence and knocked on the wooden gate.

A person walked out of the hut.

Holding a fan gracefully, she exuded elegance and charm.

He scrutinized the two brothers, smiled slightly, and said, "Where did these kids come from? Go home right now!"

"Sir! We have come all the way from Xinye, why are you driving us away?"

They were driven away before they even entered the gate. What kind of hospitality is this?

Just as Deng Zhi said, Zhuge Liang was extremely arrogant.

But Zhuge Liang uttered a startling statement: "You are impersonating the Lu family, your intentions are not sincere, so why should I send you away?"