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 for many years. This made Zhuge Liang overjoyed. They hadn't met for almost half a year.

"How is it? It feels different from being 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 sort out the documents. I think it's similar to when he was in the academy, he sorted out the documents 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, which is a happy congratulation!"

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 Majesty said this is inappropriate. Uncle Liu has a lot of 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 in the world, and they are like 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 me, I am far from being inferior to me! If my brother is 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, and smiled at Pang Tong: "I have been painting a picture of snow in the hut these days. The heavy snow last year is still fresh in my memory. I have not finished painting yet. Can you comment on me for one or two?"

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 hinted 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 my brother should go! It's very unsafe 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 always refused to go. It was rare that he 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 30 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 will have 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?"

"The Cao army cannot cross the river to the south. During this period, I chatted with Uncle Liu and knew about the situation. There were only 30,000 Cao army in Nanyang and 5,000 Xinye. It is unlikely that it would be possible to capture Fancheng. What's more, Cao's ferry is Bishui, and Jiangxia army 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 hurriedly 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 then.

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 bowed deeply, "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. First of all, Liu Bei should call him Zhuge Liang a nephew, but Liu Bei calls Zhuge Liang a gentleman.

Secondly, Zhuge Liang should have performed the rituals of his younger generations, but he performed the rituals of his peers, and retreated with what Liu Bei called the "Mr." and they both 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, please!"

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

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

"Recently, Wuling County has recruited a group of new recruits. Zilong is busy training in Wuling, and this time he did not follow the north."

"Oh! So that's it."

Zhuge Liang changed the topic again, bowed and smiled, "I heard that the emperor's uncle is happy to have a noble son, so I can congratulate you!"

Last month, Liu Bei's second wife, Mrs. Gan, gave birth to a son, named Chan and nicknamed Adou. Liu Bei returned to Nanjun for this reason. He had a son in middle age, which made him unhappy. At this time, Zhuge Liang mentioned this matter, which made Liu Bei feel moved.

"I have been running around for half my life. Although I had wives, sons 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 a queen."

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 spend the rest of his life safely."

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, but 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's uncle can afford the word "hero".

Liu Bei was excited and asked quickly: "What do you 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?"

Zhuge Liang kept it a secret and smiled without answering. No matter how sincere Liu Bei was, Zhuge Liang just shook the feather fan and smiled slightly.

In the evening, Zhuge Liang waited for his wife to coax the child to fall asleep, and then smiled at her and said, "I'm not used to living here, so we'd better go back tomorrow!"

Huang Yueying felt a little unhappy and remained silent. When Zhuge Liang saw that his wife was unhappy, he stopped mentioning this matter. When he was about to fall asleep at night, Huang Yueying sighed and said, "If you want to go back, we will go back tomorrow."

Zhuge Liang apologized in his heart and comforted his wife, "It's not that I don't like my father-in-law's family, but I have something else to do."
Chapter completed!