"Why did you give Liu An a piece of silver as a gift?"
"When Liu Xuande mentions Liu An, is he still grateful for Liu An's life-saving grace?"
The scholars onlookers asked questions one after another. They may not think that their questions are very deep. They even feel that Liu An has nothing to blame. However, they just want to see the joke of Zhuge Liang, a celebrity of his generation. A celebrity is embarrassed by a woman.
Zhuge Liang really didn't expect to encounter such embarrassment. In this world, it is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that men are superior to women, even Jing Yi is no exception, but he cannot say it out in Jing Yi.
Like all men, I support the belief that men are superior to women. I never thought that one day I would have to debate this topic. Before the debate even started, I had already lost.
Saying that men are superior to women did not get the sympathy of the Shu male compatriots, which made these ladies angry, and they openly defied Liu Zhang's imperial examination decree.
How do you say that men are superior to women? What do you say about Zhang’s wife’s affairs and Liu An’s affairs? You don’t even believe that men are superior to women, and it seriously violates the traditional moral concepts that have been formed. How can you argue?
No matter how smart he was, Zhuge Liang couldn't refute Wang Yi in this unfair debate. Just as he was thinking about how to step down, Wang Yi spoke again.
"Wang Yi once heard that the troops of the Marquis of Shu arrived in Xiangyang on the day that Mr. Zhuge was getting married to Sichuan Army counselor Huang Yueying. On the day of the wedding, Mr. Zhuge burned down the thatched cottage and fled without notifying the woman.
Maybe the husband has many reasons and difficulties for doing this, but has he ever thought about it? For men, getting married is just a ceremony, marrying one person and marrying the next. But for a woman, it is a woman's life.
If you break the engagement and run away on the wedding day, you will ruin a woman's life. How can you respect women by doing this? I'm afraid that in your heart, fame and great career are millions of times more important than your wife."
"Yes, yes, this is so immoral."
"That's it. What will you do with your bride?"
"Mr. Zhuge, how do you explain this matter?"
The crowd was furious, Zhuge Liang took the goose feather fan in his hand, took it off his fingers, and dropped it slowly to the ground.
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"Hahahahahaha."
In the prefectural governor's house, Liu Zhang burst out laughing and was very happy. After hearing the report from the soldiers who monitored Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang actually collapsed in front of a woman in public. He just felt that it was a big relief. It suddenly occurred to him that Zhou Buyi said to change the situation and reduce the weight of the debate.
Isn’t there a debate session in the Four Imperial Examinations? Why not let Zhuge Liang go there to preach his theory?
Zhuge Liang is a well-known scholar. If he goes to debate with a group of fledgling scholars, even if he wins, there is nothing to celebrate. Such debates are just academic debates. Even if Zhuge Liang wins, he does not have to be at the mercy of his remarks.
No one would take the outcome of that debate seriously.
"Here comes someone."
"exist."
"Tell the invigilator of this year's Literary Examination that during the debate, the debate topic is in the direction of the Sichuan Army. Let the scholars prepare in advance. In addition, I invite Mr. Zhuge and say that I will attend in person."
"yes."
"Report." A soldier came in: "Lu Su, the governor of Jiangdong, has arrived thirty miles outside the east gate of Chengdu."
"Lu Su?"
Liu Zhang stood up and said, "I am ordering civil and military officials with more than a thousand stones to follow me out of the city to meet Jiangdong Lu Zijing."
"yes."
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Liu Zhang led the civil and military forces of Yizhou out of the east gate and greeted Lu Su under the sun. He was very dissatisfied and said: "My lord, Jiangdong rats, why do we pay so much attention to him? I think Zhuge Liang is more practical than this Lu Su, Zhuge Liang didn't even receive him
, Why pick up Lu Su?"
"Whoever wants face, I will give it to. Whoever wants face, I won't even give it to him."
Liu Zhang smiled, saying it was okay to go out under the sun, as long as it had an effect.
Don't Jiangdong's civil and military officials need a reputation? By treating Lu Su favorably, he thinks highly of Jiangdong as a whole. Compared with Zhuge Liang's treatment, Jiangdong's civil servants must advocate how good the alliance strategy is. This will help those who advocate peace to stand up and speak up.
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You can also let those Jiangdong aristocratic families sell grain to Jingyi and buy Shuzhong products, so that they can have a more balanced mentality.
As long as these two goals are achieved, there is nothing wrong with being exposed to the sun.
"Lu Su is so virtuous and capable that he went so far as to trouble Shuhou to personally welcome him. Lu Su was extremely frightened."
Lu Su bowed ninety degrees to Liu Zhang. Liu Zhang laughed, put his arm around Lu Su's shoulders and said, "Zijing, it's been almost two years since we were separated. I said at the beginning that Jiangdong would form an alliance with the Sichuan Army. You Lu Zi
You are my friend Liu Zhang.
Not only do I welcome Jiangdong allies on behalf of Shu, but also as a friend, I welcome old friends to come to Shu again, hahaha."
"Lu Su is lucky to have such a friend as Lord Shu."
Lu Su rode a fast horse all the way from Xuchang. The journey was dusty. It was the time when the poisonous gas gathered in May. He looked a little tired and his face was greasy. Liu Zhang didn't mind it. He sat in the same carriage with Lu Su and returned to Mu.
Mansion.
"Shu Hou, I heard that Zhuge Liang came to Chengdu. Can you mention the purpose to Shu Hou? Are you admonishing the Sichuan army for the direction of Shu? Did you mention Jiangdong?" Before entering the door, Lu Su asked several questions at once.
Liu Zhang now understood the purpose of Lu Su's anxious arrival. He was afraid that Zhuge Liang would divert trouble eastward.
Zhuge Liang had two strategies to choose from if he wanted to free Liu Bei. One was to encourage Liu Bei, Liu Zhang, and Sun Quan to unite to attack Cao Cao in the name of ridding the country of thieves.
If this method is not approved, another one will be left to lure Liu Zhang to send troops to attack Jiangdong.
The latter was what Lu Su was afraid of. Sun Quan had just fought against Xu Huang in Hefei. The scale was not large, but it was Sun Quan's first personal expedition since he succeeded to the throne. The result was a huge defeat. Jiangdong could not make any more mistakes, otherwise Zhou Yu would be the leader.
The main war faction will definitely raise its head, which will cause chaos in Jiangdong.
For the sake of stability in Jiangdong, Lu Su had to come.
"Oh, Lu Zijing, who is this Zhuge Liang? Liu Bei slapped a large area and rose up at every opportunity. He has no strength at all. I have not paid attention to him at all. I have never seen Zhuge Liang until now.
After destroying the wilderness, I am actually very confused about the direction of the Sichuan army. To the north, to the Central Plains, or to the east... I have a headache. I have asked Zhuge Liang to participate in the debate on the four imperial examinations in Shuzhong. Listen to me in Shuzhong.
It will not be too late to decide the direction of the Sichuan army based on the opinions of the scholars."
When Lu Su heard Liu Zhang's word "Xiangdong", his brows jumped.
"Mr. Zijing, are you interested in participating in the debate?"
"Join the debate?"
Lu Su thought carefully, these four imperial examinations were a place for discussion among students. As the governor of Jiangdong, it would be too cheap to go to such a place.
But if we don't go, if Zhuge villagers incite the Shu people and really take action against Jiangdong, it will be too late to regret it.
If you go and lose face, if you don't go and lose face, it will really make things difficult for Lu Su.
"Marquis of Shu, can Lu Su sit aside and watch the debate?"
"Hahaha, you and I are friends, you have the final say." Liu Zhang patted Lu Su on the shoulder and said proudly.
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The official examinations for the Four Civil Service Examinations started and the written examinations were over. The literati were nervously preparing for the debate. The night before, Zhuge Liang was restless in the guest room.
Ah San saw it and said, "Sir, are you worried about tomorrow?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head. After arriving in Shuzhong, the people in Chengdu first talked about Liu Bei's troops sending troops to Xuchang soon. Now the formal diplomatic debate was actually arranged for the official examination of the four civil servants. Zhuge Liang expected that in addition to Huang Yueying and Fa Zheng in Shuzhong, there were also
A talent with vast experience in the world.
But even so, in the debate tomorrow, Zhuge Liang can only win, not lose. If he wins, he may not be able to influence Liu Zhang. The influence of this kind of debate is too small. He still has to come up with something substantial to persuade Liu Zhang. If he loses, then he will
He was so disgraced that it was impossible to complete the task.
This kind of situation where there is no benefit in winning and great harm in defeat makes Zhuge Liang very depressed. But since this is the result, he can only accept it. After winning the argument, he can find a way to persuade Liu Zhang.
But what really bothered Zhuge Liang was another thing. After thinking about it for a long time, Zhuge Liang put on his clothes and went out of the house, heading to the Mufu late at night.
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"Mr. Zhuge, isn't the debate tomorrow? Sir, why do you want to see me late at night?"
Liu Zhang accepted Zhuge Liang's invitation. As Fazheng and Zhou Buyi said, as long as he is alone, he is not afraid of what Zhuge Liang says. Zhuge Liang cannot use the public reputation of righteousness to suppress him.
Even if you are left speechless by Zhuge Liang's refutation, there is nothing to be ashamed of.
"The Lord of Shu, Zhuge Liang traveled south for thousands of miles, firstly to congratulate the Lord of Shu for pacifying the Southern Barbarians and to show off the power of our Han army; secondly, he hoped to form an alliance with the Lord of Shu. Our lord and the Lord of Shu are both royal relatives. In troubled times, we should join hands to fight against Xiaoxiao...
"
"Ah..." Liu Zhang yawned and patted his mouth. Huang Yue came over with tea. Liu Zhang held Huang Yue in his arms, took a sip of tea and said to Zhuge Liang: "Oh, what did you just say, sir? Oh.
, I have been feeling sleepy recently, and it is almost my time, sir, don’t blame me.”
At this time, Zhuge Liang seemed to have lost his patience and suddenly left his seat, which startled Liu Zhang and thought that Zhuge Liang was dissatisfied with his indifference and was going to get angry.
"Marquis of Shu." Zhuge Liang paid homage to Liu Zhang: "Zhuge Liang wants to see Huang Yueying's military advisor. Please ask Marquis of Shu to do it."
"Yueying?" Liu Zhang was shocked to realize at this time that Zhuge Liang was still Huang Yueying's fiance.
At first Fazheng wondered why Zhuge Liang went south himself, but now he seems to have some answers.
Before Liu Zhang could answer, Huang Yueying had already walked out of the room and said with a happy smile: "Who, who, who wants to see me?"
Huang Yueying walked to Liu Zhang and pulled Liu Zhang's hand out of habit. Zhuge Liang's eyes were immediately attracted, and he looked closely at the part where Huang Yueying was holding Liu Zhang's arm.
"You...we seem to have met before." Huang Yueying patted her head: "Don't remind me, I will definitely guess it...you are Zhuge Liang, right?"
Seeing Huang Yueying's clear eyes looking at him brightly, Liu Zhang saw that Zhuge Liang's eyes suddenly turned red, as if he was trying to hold back the deepest sadness in his heart.
At this moment, even Liu Zhang seemed to be touched. (To be continued.