Taking stock of the counselor rankings, Guo Jia only ranks at the bottom?

Everyone is discussing.

The gold list screen continues.

Liu Bei soon embarked on the road to find Zhuge Liang.

And soon, Zhuge Liang's first miracle, Three Looks at the Thatched House, will be performed!!

The next day, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others came to Longzhong.

They looked at a few people on the mountainside, hoeing the fields and singing:

The sky is like a round cover, the land is like a chess game; the world is divided into black and white, and they come and go to compete for honor and disgrace ; Those who live in peace and quiet will live in peace, and those who are humiliated will definitely live in peace.

There is seclusion in Nanyang, but there is not enough sleep and sleep!

After Liu Bei heard the song, he reined up his horse and called the farmer over and asked,"Who composed this song?"

The farmer replied,"It was composed by Mr. Wolong."

Liu Bei asked,"Where does Mr. Wolong live?"

The farmer said," From this mountain to the south there is a high hill, which is Wolong Gang.

Mr. Zhuge lies high in the thatched cottage in front of the hill."

Liu Bei thanked him and rode forward.

After walking a few miles,

I looked at Wolonggang in the distance, and the scenery was indeed exceptionally clear.

Liu Bei came to the village, dismounted his horse and went to knock on the door in person.

A boy came out to ask.

Liu Bei said:"I am the general of the Han Dynasty, the Marquis of Yicheng Ting, and the pastor of Yuzhou. I am the emperor's uncle Liu Bei. I came here specially to pay homage to you." The boy said,"I can't remember such a long name."

Liu Bei said,"You Let's just say Liu Bei is here for a visit." The boy said,"Sir, he went out this morning."

Liu Bei asked,"Where did he go?"

The boy said,"He is elusive and I don't know where he went."

Liu Bei asked,"When will Sir come back?" ?"

The boy said,"The return date is not certain. It may be three to five days, or it may be more than ten days."

Liu Bei was melancholy.

Zhang Fei said,"Since we're not here, let's go back."

Liu Bei said,"Let's wait for a while."

Guan Yu said,"It's better to go back first and then send someone to inquire." Liu Bei thought it was reasonable and told the boy:

"If your husband comes back, be sure to tell him that Liu Bei is here to visit."

Liu Bei got on his horse and walked for a few miles. He reined in his horse and looked back at the scenery in Longzhong.

The mountains were not high but elegant, the water was not deep but clear, the land was not wide but flat, and the forests were not large but lush.

Apes and cranes were close to each other, and pines and bamboos were green.

Liu Bei was admiring the beautiful scenery when he suddenly saw a man with majestic appearance and handsome appearance, wearing a Xiaoyao scarf and a soap cloth robe, walking with a cane from a remote mountain path.

Liu Bei said:"This must be Mr. Wolong.

He quickly dismounted his horse and saluted forward and asked,"Is this Wolong, sir?"

The man asked:"Who is the general?"

Liu Bei said:"I am Liu Bei."

The man said:"I am not Kong Ming, I am Kong Ming's friend Boling Cui Zhouping.""

250 Liu Bei said:"I have admired your name for a long time, and I am fortunate to meet you. Can you sit down and have a chat? I would like to ask you for advice!"

The two sat opposite each other on a stone in the forest, with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei standing aside.

Cui Zhouping asked:"Why does the general want to see Kong Ming?

Liu Bei said:"Now that the world is in chaos, I want to see Kong Ming and ask him for advice on how to stabilize the country." Cui

Zhouping said with a smile:"You mainly focus on calming chaos. Although you are benevolent, since ancient times, governance and chaos have been unpredictable."

Since Emperor Gaozu cut the snake to revolt and annihilated the unjust and violent Qin Dynasty, he has gone from troubled times to the rule of the times.

In the two hundred years of Emperor Ai and Emperor Ping of the Han Dynasty, Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, and from the rule of the times to the troubled times.

Guangwu Zhongxing, reorganized the foundation, and moved from troubled times to peaceful times.

It has been two hundred years since then, and the people have lived a long and peaceful life.

Therefore, when war breaks out again and the world is in chaos, this is the time when the world is transitioning from rule to chaos. We cannot make hasty decisions.

The general wants Kong Ming to turn things around, but I'm afraid it won't be easy. It's just a waste of effort.

Haven't you heard that those who follow nature will be at ease, while those who go against nature will work hard.

How can one force it when destiny is like this?

Liu Bei said:"What you said is indeed a wise idea."

But as a descendant of the Han Dynasty, I should help the Han Dynasty. How dare I succumb to fate?

Cui Zhouping said:"I am a villager in the mountains and I am not qualified to discuss world affairs with you."

You asked me just now, so I was talking nonsense.

Liu Bei said:"Thank you for your advice, sir." But I wonder where Kong Ming went?

Cui Zhouping said,"I also want to visit him. I don't know where he has gone."

Liu Bei said,"Sir, can you come back to Xinye with me?"

Cui Zhouping said:"I am idle by nature and do not want to pursue fame. I will see you again someday." After saying that

, he bowed and left.

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei mounted their horses and rode away.

Zhang Fei said,"Kong Ming didn't see him, but he talked with this rotten scholar for so long."

What a load of nonsense!"

Zhang Fei was obviously not very happy and thought it was just a waste of time.

Liu Bei said:"This is also the idea of ​​a hermit in the mountains. Don't talk nonsense!"

Finally, Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage for the first time and asked Zhuge Liang to come out, but he didn't see anyone.

Liu Bei returned without success.

After a few days,

Liu Bei was still unwilling to give up.

He sent someone to inquire about Zhuge Liang and reported back:

"Mr. Wolong has returned."

Liu Bei was overjoyed and immediately asked his men to prepare horses.

Zhang Fei was not happy.

He said:"He is just a villager. Why should I go in person? Just send someone to call him. Liu Bei scolded Zhang Fei and said,"

Have you never heard of Mencius:

If you want to see a virtuous person but don't follow his path, it's like wanting him to enter but closing the door."

Kong Ming is a great sage in the world, how can he be summoned!"

So he mounted his horse to visit Zhuge Liang again for news. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei followed on horseback.

It was the middle of winter, the weather was severely cold, and the clouds were dense.

Not far away, suddenly a cold wind blew, the snow fell, the mountains were like jade clusters, and the forests were like silver makeup.

Zhang Fei said:"It's freezing cold and I don't want to fight, so why go so far to meet a useless person!

It is better to go back to Xinye to escape the wind and snow.

Liu Bei said:"I just want Kong Ming to see my sincerity." If your brother is afraid of the cold, you can go back first.

Zhang Fei said:"I'm not afraid of death, but am I still afraid of the cold?" I'm just worried that my brother's efforts will be in vain.

Liu Bei said:"Stop talking nonsense and just follow me.""

As he approached the thatched cottage, he suddenly heard someone singing in a roadside hotel.

Liu Bei stopped and listened quietly to the people singing inside.

When the singing stopped, he heard two people clapping their hands and laughing again.

Liu Bei thought to himself:"Is it Wolong? It's in there too! So he dismounted and entered the shop.

He saw two people facing each other, sitting at the table drinking wine.

One had a white face and a long beard, and the other had a strange and ancient appearance.

Liu Bei bowed to them and asked:"You two, who is Mr. Wolong?"

The bearded man asked:"Who are you?" What do you want from Wolong?

Liu Bei said,"I am Liu Bei. I would like to visit you and ask for advice on how to help the world and bring peace to the people."

The bearded man said:"We are not Wolong, we are all Wolong's friends."

I am Yingchuan Shi Guangyuan, and this is Runan Meng Gongwei. Liu

Bei was overjoyed and said,"I have heard about the names of these two gentlemen for a long time. I am very honored to meet you."

I have horses here. Can you come with me to Wolong Village to chat? Shi

Guangyuan said:"We are all lazy people in the mountains. We don't know how to govern the country and bring peace to the people. It's not worth asking."

Ming Gong should go find Wolong by himself. Liu

Bei then said goodbye to the two of them, got on his horse and continued to Wolonggang.

Liu Bei got off his horse in front of the village, knocked on the door and asked the boy:"Sir, are you at home today?"

The boy said,"I am studying in the classroom now." Liu

Bei was overjoyed, so he went in with the boy.

When they arrived at the middle gate, they saw a couplet written on the door:

"Indifference leads to clear aspirations, tranquility leads to distance."

Liu Bei was watching when he suddenly heard the sound of reciting, so he stood by the door and peeped. He saw a young man in the thatched cottage.

Liu Bei waited for the young man to finish reciting, then went into the thatched cottage to salute and said:

"I have admired Mr. for a long time, but I didn’t have a chance to pay him a visit.

Due to Xu Yuanzhi's recommendation, I have been here once before, but unfortunately I didn't see you.

I came here specially in the snow and wind today, and I am so lucky to see you.

The young man responded hurriedly and said,"Is the general Liu Yuzhou, who wants to see my brother?" (To read Baoshuang novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

Liu Bei said in surprise:"Sir, isn't it Wolong?"

The young man said,"I am Zhuge Jun, Wolong's younger brother."

There are three brothers in my family. The eldest brother Zhuge Jin is now Sun Zhongmou's guest in Jiangdong.

Kong Ming is my second brother"[]

Liu Bei asked:"Is Wolong at home today?"

Zhuge Jun said:"I was invited by Cui Zhouping to go out for a leisurely trip yesterday."

Liu Bei asked:"Where were they hanging out?"

Zhuge Jun said:"It is possible to row a boat on the lake, or Maybe I was visiting monks and Taoists on the mountain, maybe I went to a friend's house, or maybe I was playing chess and playing harp in a cave.

It's hard to predict, I don't know where I went."

Liu Bei said:"My fate is so shallow, I met him twice. There is no great sage!"

Zhuge Jun said:"Please sit down and drink tea."

Zhang (cecg) Fei said:"Since sir is not here, let's go back."

Liu Bei said:"I'm already here, how can I say a word Are you going back without leaving any words?"

So he asked Zhuge Jun,"I heard that your brother, Mr. Wolong, is familiar with strategy and reads military books every day. Is that true?"

Zhuge Jun said,"I don't know."

Zhang Fei said:"Why are you asking him? The wind and snow are so heavy, why not go back early." Liu Bei angrily scolded Zhang Fei and told him to shut up.

Zhuge Jun said:"My brother is not here and I dare not keep you for a long time. I will ask him to give you a gift in return when he comes back."

Liu Bei said:"How dare I bother you sir? I will come again in a few days.

Please lend me a pen and paper." Leave a letter to your brother to express my sincerity."

Zhuge Jun then presented the Four Treasures of the Study, and

Liu Bei wrote:"I have admired you for a long time. I visited you twice and failed to see you. It is so sad.

As a descendant of the Han Dynasty, I , seeing the decline of the imperial court, the collapse of discipline, the heroes in chaos, and the evil parties bullying the emperor, but there is nothing I can do, and my heart is broken. Although I want to help the Han Dynasty, I have no talent for economics.

I look up to Mr. Lu Wang and Zhang Liang for his kindness and loyalty. The same talent is a blessing to the world and a blessing to the country.

Leave a letter here for now, and I will visit you again in the future to ask you for advice in person!" After

Liu Bei finished writing, he handed it to Zhuge Jun to put it away and said goodbye before going out.

Zhuge Jun went out to see him off, and Liu Bei said goodbye again and again.

Liu Bei had just mounted his horse when he suddenly saw a bookboy waving to the outside of the fence and shouting:"The old gentleman is here."

Liu Bei took a look and saw a man wearing a warm hat and fox fur riding a donkey to the west of the bridge, followed by a bookboy in blue. , carrying Yihulu wine, stepping on the snow, and singing songs across the bridge.

Liu Bei listened to the song and thought to himself:"This is the real Crouching Dragon!"

He hurriedly rolled off his saddle and dismounted, saluted forward and said:

"It’s not easy for you, sir, to brave the severe cold! I've been waiting for you here for a long time."

The man hurriedly got off his donkey to pay his respects.

Zhuge Jun said from behind:"This is not my brother Wolong, but my brother's father-in-law Huang Chengyan. Liu

Bei said:"The verses I heard you sing just now are very wonderful!""

Huang Chengyan said:"I was reading"Liang Fu Yin" at my son-in-law's house, and I remembered this chapter.

I was crossing a small bridge just now and accidentally saw the plum blossoms falling under the fence, so I sang it out of emotion.

I didn't expect the distinguished guest to hear it.

Liu Bei said,"Have you seen your son-in-law?"

Huang Chengyan said to Liu Bei:"I actually came to see him too.""

After Liu Bei heard this, he said goodbye to Huang Chengyan and mounted his horse to go back.

At this time, the wind and snow were getting worse.

Liu Bei looked back at Wolonggang and was depressed.

Time passed and the New Year came.

Liu Bei ordered the divination people to choose auspicious days, fast for three days, and smoke. Mu changed his clothes and went to Wolonggang to visit Zhuge Liang again.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were naturally unhappy after hearing this, and went to persuade Liu Bei together.

But Liu Bei did not listen.

During Liu Bei's first two visits to the thatched cottage, Zhuge Liang's friends, younger brother, and father-in-law all showed up. , except that Zhuge Liang was not seen.

Liu Bei became even more curious!!

Instead, he wanted to see what happened.

Everyone was speechless.

"Zhuge Liang really knows how to pretend!!"

"Is this the legendary sense of expectation? ?"

The scene continues.

Liu Bei visited Zhuge Liang twice but returned without success, so he prepared to visit the thatched cottage three times.

Guan Yu said:"Eldest brother went to visit him twice in person. This etiquette is too heavy.

I think Zhuge Liang is only in name only, so I avoid seeing him. Why is the eldest brother so obsessed with him?

Liu Bei said:"In the past, Duke Huan of Qi wanted to see the barbarians of Dongguo, but he went five times before he saw them."

Besides, what I want to see is a great sage.

Zhang Fei said:"Brother, what you said is wrong. He is just a villager, how can he be called a great sage?"

My brother doesn’t have to go this time. If he doesn’t come, I’ll just tie him up with a hemp rope.

Liu Bei scolded:"Haven't you heard about King Wen of Zhou paying homage to Jiang Ziya?"

King Wen of Zhou respected sages so much, why are you so rude!

Don't go this time, I will go with Yun Chang myself.

Zhang Fei said:"My two brothers have gone, how can I lag behind!"

Liu Bei said:"If you go together, you must not be rude.""

Zhang Fei agreed.

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei rode to Longzhong. Half a mile away from the thatched cottage,

Liu Bei dismounted and walked, and happened to meet Zhuge Jun.

Liu Bei hurriedly saluted and asked,"Is your brother at home?

Zhuge Jun said,"I just came back yesterday evening. The general can meet with him today.""After that, he left happily.

Liu Bei said:"I'm very lucky today. I can finally see my husband.

Zhang Fei said:"This man is so rude!" If he didn't lead us home, why would he run away by himself?

Liu Bei said:"Everyone has his own thing, how can we force it?" Liu

Bei and the other three arrived at the village and knocked on the door. The boy opened the door and came out to ask.

Liu Bei said,"Thank you, Fairy Boy. Liu Bei made a special trip to see you."

The boy said,"Although my husband is at home today, he took a nap in the thatched cottage and hasn't woken up yet."

Liu Bei said:"In this case, don't report it.""

So he told Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to wait at the door, and walked in slowly.

He saw Mr. Zhuge lying on his back on several mats in the thatched cottage.

Liu Bei stood at the foot of the steps respectfully.

After a long time, the gentleman didn't wake up.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stood outside for a long time without seeing any movement. When they went in, they saw Liu Bei still standing there.

Zhang Fei was furious and said to Guan Yu:"This gentleman is so arrogant!

My brother stood respectfully at the foot of the steps, but he couldn't get up because he was sleeping.

I'll go to the back of the house and set a fire to see if he can't get up!"

Guan Yu persuaded him again and again.

Liu Bei still ordered the two of them to go out and wait outside the door.

When they looked at the thatched cottage again, they saw the gentleman turning over and about to get up, but suddenly he fell asleep again.

The boy wanted to report, but Liu Bei said:"Don't alarm him. gentlemen. Liu

Bei stood there for another two hours before Zhuge Liang woke up and recited a poem:

"Whoever wakes up from the big dream first will know it all my life.

I had enough sleep in the spring in the thatched cottage, and the sun was getting late outside the window. After Zhuge

Liang finished reciting the poem, he turned over and asked the boy:"Are there any guests?"

The boy said,"Uncle Liu Huang has been waiting here for a long time."

Zhuge Liang stood up and said,"Why didn't you wake me up earlier?" Let me change my clothes first."

So he entered the back hall.

After another half day, Zhuge Liang tidied up his clothes and went out to greet him.