After Sima Hui rode out of Xinye City, the feeling of discomfort was somewhat relieved, and he secretly laughed at himself: "It seems that I have been with Pang Degong for a long time, and I am too sensitive to this kind of thing." Liu Xuande shouldn't be that kind of person, not everyone is like Pang Degong. ”

"Liu Xuande, the old man has already given you a chance, and there is only this one chance. If you are truly a hero of the day, you will not be in obscurity. I hope you can take over Jingzhou smoothly and let Jingzhou survive that turbulent period. Sima Hui said to himself.

Sima Hui whipped the horses, quickened the pace of progress, and said again in his heart: "As long as Jingzhou is intact, then the old man should forgive me when he sees that person in the future." ”

Sima Hui is really a mysterious character, what kind of secret does he have? What is he doing all this for?

In Xinye City, Liu Bei returned to the house with everyone, and then said to everyone: "Xianhe, you go and investigate where Longzhong is, and then send someone to invite you to come over and talk to the official." ”

"Yes, my lord." Jian Yong said immediately.

"Big brother, are you really going to find that so-called Wolong?" Zhang Fei said suspiciously: "Just listening to what others say, I'm afraid it's a bit too casual." I really haven't heard of the saying that Wolong and Phoenix Chicks can settle the world. Even if there is, there is moisture here. There is that person who dares to exaggerate like this. Liu Boxuan and Cao Mengde didn't dare to say that, where did the two hairy boys have such powerful abilities. Big brother, I think you should think about it carefully. ”

What Zhang Fei said is very reasonable, although Sima Hui is very famous, but now he can't conclude that Wolong and Fengxiao are the military advisors that Liu Bei needs. Liu Bei was also moved by Zhang Fei's words, was his decision just now a bit hasty.

Wei Yan came out and said, "Big brother, little brother thinks you should go and find this Zhuge Kongming, maybe there will be unexpected surprises." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Wei Yan is a person from Jingzhou, and his understanding of Jingzhou talents should be clearer than Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and others, so Liu Bei asked Wei Yan.

Wei Yan said: "Wolong and Fengxiao are both rare characters in Jingzhou. Jingzhou Pang Tong Pang Shiyuan is a rare talent in Jingzhou, known as the first scholar in Nanzhou. It's a pity that he has a strange face and a strange personality, and he doesn't want to contribute to the history of Jingzhou, so he has never been out of office, and he usually always travels around the world, and everyone in Jingzhou knows it. As for Wolong Zhuge Kongming, the younger brother only knew that he married the daughter of the Huang family in Jingzhou, and his father-in-law was Huang Chengyan, a famous man in Jingzhou. Huang Chengyan is also a Confucian in Jingzhou, and if he can be accepted as a son-in-law, his talent must be extraordinary. Big brother, you must not miss it. ”

"I see!" Liu Bei knew that the Zhuge Kongming he was looking for was definitely a real talent. What is the virtue of the family, they have been clear for so many years, they have left no room in terms of collecting talents, Zhuge Liang can be accepted as a son-in-law by the Huang family in Jingzhou, proving that his ability is extraordinary, and the Huang family has invested.

"Xianhe, you go and inquire immediately, and be sure to send a real henchman to greet you." Liu Bei then said.

"Big brother is slow, but anyone who is talented and excellent will be arrogant and go rashly, which may make the other party unhappy. That's more than worth the loss. Zhuge Kongming lived in seclusion in Longzhong because he didn't want to be disturbed by others, and the eldest brother sent his henchmen over, I am afraid that he would avoid it. Wei Yan added.

"Well, in the opinion of a virtuous brother, how should a brother do it?" Liu Bei has a lot of trust in Wei Yan, the head snake in Jingzhou.

"The younger brother thinks that the eldest brother should personally invite him!" Wei Yan said directly.

"Wen Chang, don't you think it's a very shameful thing for the dignified Uncle Han Emperor to invite a hairy boy who appeared out of nowhere? Isn't it enough to have just a decree of requisition? Zhang Fei was immediately dissatisfied.

"Not really. General Yide, Han Xin was still a Huaiyin crotch husband when he was young, and he was coldly regarded by the world, but Gaozu still worshiped him as a general. Judging from the example of Gaozu, in the face of unique talents, as the master of the people, it is even more necessary to be humble and gather talents under his command. Mi Zhu said immediately.

Mi Zhu used Gaozu to describe this matter, which made Zhang Fei speechless, but he always felt that it was a little bad for Liu Bei to invite him personally. If Liu Bei was rejected, then this matter would be pretty.

Liu Bei deeply thinks that the main thing is talent, as long as the other party has real talent and real learning, what is the face and identity, if the temporary humiliation can be exchanged for a big country, this business is cost-effective. If you are really angry, as long as you are successful in the end, you can slaughter that person with a knife. That's what Gaozu did back then, Han Xin was majestic, and in the end, he didn't end up being killed. And Liu Bei has always taken Gaozu Liu Bang as his life example, what is this grievance.

"I've made up my mind. I left for Longzhong and asked Zhuge Kongming to be my military advisor. Xianhe, send someone to find Longzhong, once the location of Longzhong is known, Yide and Wenchang go with the official, and the others perform their duties to stabilize Xinye. Liu Bei made the final decision.

"Yes! Big brother (lord). They replied.

A day later, Jian Yong had already inquired about Longzhong's location, and at the same time found out that Zhuge Liang lived in Wollongong.

Liu Bei took Zhang Fei and Wei Yan to ride their war horses to Wollongong in Longzhong in high spirits.

"Wollongong? Could it be that Zhuge Kongming's Wolong title is famous because of this place? Liu Bei muttered.

Zhang Fei drove his horse to Liu Bei's side and said, "Big brother, I really don't think you need to come and invite that person in person. ”

"Yide, if you really don't want to go together, I won't be embarrassed by my eldest brother, you can go back to Xinye by yourself to guard it." Liu Bei felt a little dissatisfied with Zhang Fei still saying this.

Wei Yan saw that Liu Bei was a little dissatisfied, grabbed Zhang Fei and said, "Third brother, don't talk about it." Later, the eldest brother was really angry. ”

Zhang Fei was also quiet when Liu Bei said this.

After several turnovers, Liu Bei and the others finally came to Wollongong. Liu Bei looked at this beautiful small village, and immediately felt the correctness of the sentence that Xiao was faint in wildfire, there would be peerless talents in such a small place, and no one would believe it if he said it.

After Liu Bei entered Wollongong, an old farmer was working in a field by the roadside.

Liu Bei felt that he didn't know the specific location of Zhuge Kongming's residence, so it was better to ask this old farmer.

"Old man, down there is Liu Xuande, the general of Xinye, dare to ask where Mr. Wolong lives?" Liu Bei asked kindly.

The old farmer was interrupted by Liu Bei's voice to continue farming, looked up, and found a person with ears and shoulders hanging down was smiling at him, but he didn't know which one was Mr. Wolong, and replied: "This general, there is no one named Mr. Wolong here." We are in such a small place as Wollongong, and the little old man has lived here for so many years and has never heard of a person with a surname. ”

Liu Bei was secretly ashamed, the question he asked just now was not so clear, how could the old farmer know who Mr. Wolong was, and the old farmer in front of him was also misunderstood. continued: "It's abrupt. Mr. Wolong's surname is Zhuge Ming, and his name is bright and his name is Kong Ming. ”

"Oh, you're talking about Ah Liang. He lived in the innermost part of the village, and there was a big rock behind the house. The old farmer immediately knew who Liu Bei was looking for, and pointed out the specific location to him.

"Thank you, old man!" Liu Bei bowed and walked in the direction pointed by the old farmer.

Liu Bei didn't go far, and the old farmer smiled with his farm tools: "This person is really peculiar!" The ears are so long, I don't know what they ate to grow up. ”

Liu Bei almost fell off his horse when he heard this, thinking that this is the mountain village man who has no knowledge, we are the uncle of the Han Emperor, and we can't deal with him.

Liu Bei and the others followed the guidance of the old farmer, and finally came to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage, and the three of them immediately turned over and dismounted.

"That's it, I don't know if Mr. Zhuge is at home?" Liu Bei said lightly.

"Hey, there's anyone in there! Uncle Han is here, come out quickly to greet him! Zhang Fei suddenly shouted at the grass hall.

"Yide, don't be rude." Liu Bei was angry, how could Zhang Fei be so measured, it was very rude to speak like this, what if he made the wise man inside unhappy.

Zhang Fei obediently closed his mouth.

Liu Bei straightened his clothes and said to the grass hall: "The last descendant of the Han family, Liu Bei Liu Xuande, ask to see Mr. Zhuge . ”

After Liu Bei said this, he waited for the inside to come out and open the door. But after waiting for a while, no one came out, Liu Bei felt that he should have not explained his official position clearly, and the other party was disdainful.

Thinking of this, Liu Bei said: "Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Uncle of the Han Dynasty, General Zuo, General Xinye, Liu Bei Xuande asked to see Mr. Zhuge . ”

With such a long name thrown out, why do the people in it have to come out alone.

But after waiting for a while, there was still no movement in the cottage.

Liu Bei felt that the other party should need to see his sincerity, so he saluted respectfully to the grass hall and said: "Liu Bei heard that Mr. Daming, Liu Bei is a fool in the mountains and fields, and he has survived in this troubled era. Today, Mr. Shuijing recommended me, and I hope to have a conversation with Mr. I also hope that Mr. will open the door of convenience and give Liu Bei guidance. Liu Bei is grateful, and he will definitely repay him in the next life. ”

Liu Bei said it very touching, and when it came to emotion, he was a little sad. Liu Bei remembered what he had experienced over the years, isn't it just that there is no good military advisor to give advice for him, so he has fallen to this point?

Zhang Fei and Wei Yan also felt Liu Bei's sadness, and their eyes were full of tears, feeling that their eldest brother was really not easy.

If there was someone inside, Liu Bei would definitely be moved to tears by his words, and he would come out on the spot to bow his head and call the lord.

But Liu Bei really thought too much, no matter how touching Liu Bei said, there was still no movement in the cottage.

The anger in Zhang Fei's heart was burning to the sky, the guy here was so faceless, his eldest brother had put his posture so low, he didn't even come out to greet him.

"What a poor sour, so dead-eyed. See if I don't burn your cottage on fire! Zhang Fei angrily wanted to rush in.

Wei Yan was taken aback, blocked in front of Zhang Fei, and pleaded: "Third brother, don't do this!" Then the big brother will be angry. ”

Liu Bei was really angry now, and scolded Zhang Fei angrily: "Yide, you dare!" Give me back! ”

When Zhang Fei heard this, he held back his anger and angrily walked to a tree and sat there.

There was still no movement in the cottage, except for a few small birds chirping on the rooftop.

Such a situation made Liu Bei's heart sink to the bottom.

Liu Bei believed that what Zhang Fei had done just now had annoyed the wise man inside. As a wise man with a proud heart, he does not allow himself to be threatened by others.

"Yide, look at the good things you have done!" Liu Bei glared at Zhang Fei angrily.

Zhang Fei, who was under the tree, could only smile bitterly, what did he just say nonsense. Well, now Liu Bei has vented all his anger on himself.

Liu Bei and the three of them waited outside the cottage for a long time, but no one came out inside.

It wasn't until it was close to dusk that Wei Yan felt that he couldn't continue to wait, and persuaded him: "Big brother, let's not wait. ”

Liu Bei felt that it made sense, if he waited now, it would be dark.

"Since it is inconvenient for Mr. to meet today, Liu Bei will come again next time, so I will leave." Liu Bei still saluted the grass hall very politely, he believed that the wise man inside should be secretly observing him, and he didn't want to give that wise man a bad impression.

Next, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, and Wei Yan returned to Xinye the same way.

On the way back, they met the old farmer who asked for directions before, and the old farmer said in surprise: "You haven't left yet?" The old man thought you were gone. ”

"It's an old man." Liu Bei arched his hand and said.

"Go back quickly. It's getting dark. This world is not peaceful, and there are many bandits. The old farmer looked at Liu Bei pleasing to the eye and specially admonished.

"Thank you, old man!" Liu Bei felt warm about the old farmer's concern.

The old farmer walked forward with old steps, and suddenly turned back and said: "By the way, I forgot to tell you, I talked to Ah Liang some time ago, and I heard him say that he was going to take his daughter-in-law on a long trip, and I'm afraid he hasn't come back yet." When you get older, you tend to forget things. ”

When Zhang Fei and Wei Yan heard this, their faces showed an epiphany, it turned out that there was no one in the hut just now, no wonder they didn't respond after calling for so long.

Liu Bei almost scolded, your mother, why didn't you say it earlier, so that Uncle Benhuang waited outside the cottage for a long time.

"Thank you, old man. Liu Bei will come again next time. The old man and the gentleman are familiar with each other, and they are tired to tell them. Liu Bei's city government was very deep, and he didn't show a trace of dissatisfaction.

"No problem, the old man has a good memory, and he won't forget this." The old farmer said with a smile.

Liu Bei thought to himself that if you had a good memory, you wouldn't forget to tell Uncle Benhuang that Mr. was not there.

Things are all here, Liu Bei said that it was useless, he took Zhang Fei and Wei Yan on the way back to Xinye.

He came with great anticipation, but returned with nothing.

Liu Bei now feels as if his luck is not so good.

"Will that Sima Hui fool us? Why are we here, we can't find that Zhuge Kongming. Zhang Fei made up for Liu Bei's heart again.

Liu Bei glanced at Zhang Fei coldly, and Zhang Fei hurriedly shut up and bowed his head.

Liu Bei turned his head and looked at the sunset on the horizon, and a feeling of loneliness continued to sprout in his heart.