After pondering for a long time, Zhuge Liang's frown relaxed and he turned his eyes to his younger brother in front of him.
"Third brother, this is my brother-in-law's funeral. As a brother, I have to rely on you."
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Jun was startled for a moment, and then suddenly realized.
His second brother was asked to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law Kuai Kuai on his behalf and to take risks on his behalf.
Zhuge Jun hesitated for a moment and said happily: "As long as someone from our Zhuge family appears, others will not be able to make irresponsible remarks on us, and then Yan Liang's treacherous plan will not succeed. Second brother, your plan is really brilliant."
Zhuge Jun not only did not refuse, but was very excited, as if it was an extremely honorable thing to be able to take risks on behalf of his brother.
Zhuge Liang sighed softly, with a hint of apology on his handsome face.
"Yan Liang is a cruel and treacherous person. If this person is not eliminated, not only Jingzhou, but also the entire world will suffer endless harm from him. If my brother is not planning for the world, what is the fear of committing danger himself? Third brother...
"
"Second brother, you don't have to say it. You are a talented person, and you will be useful to do great things. I am a foolish brother who is willing to take risks on my brother's behalf. Second brother, you must not feel guilty."
Zhuge Jun spoke boldly, his expression was sincere, and there was no trace of regret on his young face.
"Third brother, you are indeed worthy of being a member of my Zhuge family."
Zhuge Liang felt that his younger brother understood the overall situation and patted his shoulder with a look of relief on his face.
The two brothers looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
The plan was decided that day, and a few days later, Zhuge Jun left Jiangling and embarked on the road north to Xiangyang.
When I entered Xiangyang City, what I saw and heard was completely different from what Zhuge Jun had imagined.
Zhuge Jun only remembered that whenever Yan Liang was mentioned, his second brother Kong Ming would say that Yan Liang was cruel by nature and was not a benevolent master.
Over time, Zhuge Jun also formed this concept in his heart.
In Zhuge Jun's imagination, after Yan Liang captured Xiangyang, he should have allowed his army to loot and loot. If Yan Liang and his warriors trampled the bustling city of Xiangyang, it would become a hell on earth.
But what Zhuge Jun sees now is that the streets and markets are still prosperous and orderly, as if the people are peaceful and don't know there are soldiers.
"Didn't Yan Liang loot and loot Xiangyang City?"
Suspicion suddenly arose in Zhuge Jun's heart, and his impression of Yan Liang seemed to be gradually changing.
Full of suspicion, Zhuge Jun came to Kuai Mansion in the south of the city.
At this time, the mansion was completely white, and all the young and old in the mansion were wearing sackcloth and mourning for the master.
Zhuge Ling, who was observing filial piety, heard that Mr. Zhuge was visiting. He thought it was his second brother Zhuge Liang who was here, so he came out overjoyed to welcome him.
When she saw that the person who came was actually her young third brother, her happy expression faded away in an instant, and a look of surprise appeared in her eyes.
"Third brother, how could it be you?" Zhuge Ling looked puzzled.
Zhuge Jun was busy stepping forward to greet him. Zhuge Ling had no choice but to temporarily suppress his suspicion and invite his younger brother into the hall.
The servants were screened away, leaving only two siblings in the hall.
Zhuge Jun sighed: "My brother-in-law is in his prime, and it is a pity that he did not want to be harmed by Yan Liang."
"The two armies are fighting, and the sword has no eyes. The death of your brother-in-law can only be said to be God's will, and it is no wonder that Yan Liang." Zhuge Ling sighed quietly.
Zhuge Jun did not expect that his sister's words also meant to protect Daoliang, which made him secretly surprised.
At that moment, he said again: "Sister, after I entered the city, I saw that the city was peaceful. It didn't look like it had just experienced war. What is going on?"
Zhuge Ling said slowly: "Although Yan Liang has a reputation for cruelty, he has strictly enforced military discipline since he entered the city and did not allow his subordinates to disturb the people. He even took money and food from the treasury to provide compensation to the victim's family. Because of this, in just a few days, he
, the order in Xiangyang City will be restored as before."
Hearing these words, Zhuge Jun couldn't help being shocked.
Strict military discipline, no disturbance to the people, care for the people...
Despite all these things, there is no trace of a cruel lord, just like a benevolent lord.
Zhuge Jun really couldn't understand why Yan Liang did this.
"This Yan Liang must be acting and trying to deceive people's hearts. That's right. That's the case. The second brother has always known things well. How can his judgment be wrong?"
In Zhuge Jun's heart, a voice gradually convinced him and allowed him to get rid of his doubts.
At this time, Zhuge Ling said: "Third brother, my sister made it clear in the letter that Yan Liang had to have his second brother come to attend the funeral before he allowed your brother-in-law to move the ancestral grave. Why did you come instead?"
"this……"
Zhuge Junchi was startled for a moment, then sighed: "Second brother, he originally wanted to come, but he was injured on the way south to Jiangling and has been unable to walk, so he had to let me come."
When Zhuge Ling heard that her brother was injured, she seemed to be panicking, and asked anxious questions.
Zhuge Jun kept mumbling, so he made up a trick and finally managed to coax his sister over.
Zhuge Ling didn't doubt it either, but just sighed: "It's okay that my second brother is fine. It's just that Yan Liang asked your brother-in-law to come to Xiangyang before he was willing to let your brother-in-law be buried in the ancestral grave. My sister is afraid that he won't agree when he sees you."
"Don't worry, sister. I think Yan Liang is a martial artist, but he can put on a show to win people's hearts. Sister, just take me to see him. I expect that in order to show the world his benevolent side, he will not embarrass sister again.
"
Zhuge Jun was very confident.
Zhuge Ling thought for a while, but there was nothing he could do, so he had no choice but to say: "Now that things have come to this, I can only give it a try."
The sister and brother had reached an agreement, so they left the house together and went directly to General You's house to ask for an audience with Yan Liang.
At this time, Yan Liang was practicing martial arts in the palace. When he was in high spirits, his own soldiers came to report that it was Zhuge Ling and Master Zhuge who came to see him.
"Master Zhuge? Isn't it Zhuge Liang?"
Yan Liang couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard the news.
It turned out that Yan Liang had judged, and with Zhuge Liang's resourcefulness, he must have been able to see that his deception was probably not about falling into a trap.
When he heard that Master Zhuge was coming, he secretly thought that Zhuge Liang, who had been cautious all his life, had such courage, which was a bit impressive.
Surprised, Yan Liang asked the two men to come in.
Not long after, Zhuge Ling and a young master walked into the courtyard. Yan Liang glanced at them, and his original curious expression was immediately compromised.
He learned from Xu Shu that Zhuge Liang was in his twenties, and Mr. Zhuge looked only fifteen or sixteen years old. How could he be Zhuge Liang?
Yan Liang vaguely guessed something, but continued practicing his sword calmly.
"I have met the general." Zhuge Ling stepped forward and bowed.
Zhuge Jun also stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "Zhuge Jun, a common man, has seen the general."
Yan Liang suddenly sheathed his sword and shot Zhuge Jun with a sharp gaze, but Zhuge Jun felt a chill in his heart and couldn't help but shudder.
Throwing the knife to Zhou Cang, Yan Liang drank a few sips of tea and then said: "Mrs. Zhuge, I will remember that the agreement between you and me seems to be that Zhuge Liang came to Xiangyang. What do you mean?"
"That's it, my brother..." Zhuge Jun kept smiling and planned to explain.
Yan Liang glared fiercely and said coldly: "I didn't ask you, so why do you have the right to speak?"
Zhuge Jun was choked and his nose turned gray. He felt sullen in his heart, but he was afraid of Yan Liang's power and did not dare to say anything. He only looked at his sister awkwardly.
Zhuge Lingcai forced a smile, but Zhuge Liang was injured and couldn't explain why.
After saying that, Zhuge Ling said again: "Although my second brother can't come, he doesn't dare to offend the general's good intentions. Therefore, I specially ordered my third brother to come here. This can be regarded as showing the sincerity of our Zhuge family to the general. I hope the general can understand."
"
Yan Liang was sneering in his heart.
Well done to you, Zhuge Liang, he is indeed a pragmatic person. He didn't dare to come, and he was afraid of being known as ruthless and unjust, but he let his younger brother come to take risks. It's awesome, it's really awesome.
While he was sarcastic in his heart, Yan Liang's expression softened.
When Zhuge Jun saw this, he took advantage of the situation and said: "The general is a hero of the world. Since coming to Xiangyang, he has heard that the people in Xiangyang are saying that the general is a benevolent lord of his generation. They all think that with the general's kindness, he will be able to understand our difficulties. I sincerely ask the general to
If you can open up the net, allow us to move my brother-in-law to the ancestral grave."
Zhuge Jun was young, but he had a very powerful mouth. He knew how to flatter Yan Liang, and he also put the hat of benevolence on Yan Liang, hoping to use this as an excuse to force Yan Liang to show off and be merciful to them.
It's a pity that they still can't see through Yan Liang.
After hearing Zhuge Jun's flattery, Yan Liang sneered, "I am not a bullshit benevolent master. Do you think I am a fool? You can fool me with just a few compliments. Little guy, you are still young."
A little bit."
When the Zhuge brothers and sisters heard this, their expressions changed.
Zhuge Jun was even more blocked and didn't know how to reply. He was shocked that this Yan Liang didn't act according to common sense at all, and opened his mouth with rude and straightforward swear words.
Regardless of whether they are real benevolent people or false benevolent people, others would at least pretend to be benevolent, but this Yan Liang didn't even bother to pretend.
Zhuge Jun was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to respond.
At this time, Zhuge Ling was the first to react from the shock and said hurriedly: "General, please calm down. Third brother, how dare he deceive the general? There is indeed something unspeakable."
Yan Liang waved his hand, "Needless to say, you don't keep your word, but you want me to keep my word. You have taken all the benefits in the world. Where did you get such a cheap thing? Come on, let this Zhuge boy
Blast them out, general."
General Zuo and his troops received the order, swarmed forward and dragged Zhuge Jun out.
Zhuge Jun was a scholar who encountered soldiers. He couldn't explain why he was justified. He didn't even have a chance to argue, so he was rudely dragged away by a group of soldiers.
Seeing this, Zhuge Ling couldn't help but became anxious and panicked. He knelt down in front of Yan Liang and begged: "I have indeed done something wrong in this matter. I am willing to be punished. As long as the general can open his eyes and let me
I moved my dead husband back to his ancestral grave, and I am willing to do anything for the general."
Hearing this tender plea and looking at the pitiful plain appearance, Yan Liang couldn't help but feel a little shaken in his heart.