Zhuge Liang, a great name. The first military division of the Three Kingdoms period. That's not an exaggeration. One of the founders of the Shu Han regime.

He is almost the embodiment of ancient Chinese wisdom. The popularity of the people is also quite high.

Such an outstanding military strategist, how did a politician appear?

Zhuge Liang's name is Kong Ming, he is a native of Yangdu County, Langya (now Yishui, Shandong). Zhuge Liang lost his father at a young age. His father is Zhuge Wow.

Zhuge Liang's father, Zhuge Wow, was once a Taishou county in the late Han Dynasty. After Zhuge Liang lost his father, he has been living dependent on his uncle Zhuge Xuan.

Zhuge Xuan was initially appointed by Yuan Shu as Yuzhang Taishou, and later the position was replaced by officials sent by the Han Dynasty, so Zhuge Xuan took refuge in his old friend Liu Biao.

At this time, Zhuge Liang also migrated to Jingzhou with his uncle. After Zhuge Xuan died, Zhuge Liang cultivated in Nanyang Longzhong.

Zhuge Liang had great ambitions, and he cultivated and studied in Longzhong, in fact, hoping to meet the Ming Lord in order to display his talents. Moreover, Zhuge Liang compares himself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi, and usually only interacts with Cui Zhouping and Xu Shu and regards them as confidants.

At this time, Liu Bei's camp has been in the camp since Xu Shu left. Liu Bei's formation was no longer a relatively high-level strategist or military advisor.

At this time, Liu Bei was thirsty for talent.

Liu Bei was highly recommended by Mr. Shuijing, Sima Hui and Xu Shu. knows the person "Wolong" Zhuge Liang.

Originally, Liu Bei wanted to invite Zhuge Liang through Xu Shu. But Xu Shu left. Liu Bei is for the grand cause of the future. I was ready to visit Zhuge Liang in person.

This is the story of Liu, Guan and Zhang's "three visits to the thatched house".

Liu Bei prepared a gift and personally visited Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in Longzhong.

Liu Bei and the others went three times before and after, and Zhuge Liang met with them.

Liu Bei came to Zhuge Liang's room in person. and let Guan Yu and Zhang Fei wait outside.

Liu Bei sat down and said to Zhuge Liang alone: "The Han Dynasty has declined. The traitors control the government, I plan to uphold the righteousness of the world and complete the great cause of reunification, but I am short-sighted and have suffered repeated failures, I don't know if you have any good plans? ”

Liu Bei asked sincerely.

After Zhuge Liang heard this, he pointed to the map of Kyushu on the wall of his thatched house. That is, the very famous "Grand Countermeasure" was said. The general content of this "Longzhong Countermeasures" is:

"In today's situation, not everyone is as concerned about the Han family as the general. is worried about the Lord, but they are all grabbing territory. Therefore, it is imperative to establish one's own base areas. It's entirely possible. Cao Cao's defeat of Yuan Shao with a weak victory over the strong is proof of this. ”

So, where can you consider it?

The North is clearly not good. Cao Cao "used millions of people to coerce the Son of Heaven and order the princes, this sincerity cannot be competed with." "Not in the east. Sun Quan has owned Jiangdong for three generations, and he has both geographical advantages and people, so he can only unite, not plot.

Those who can make up their minds are Jingzhou and Yizhou.

Jingzhou area has the Han River in the north, the South China Sea in the south, the Wu County and Huiji County in the east, and the land of Bashu in the west, which is a good place for soldiers to use their weapons. However, Liu Biao of Jingzhou did not know how to take advantage of this favorable condition, so if we wanted to gain a foothold, we had to obtain Jingzhou as the first base area. Yizhou in the southwest of Jingzhou has a dangerous terrain and fertile fields, known as the country of abundance, but Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang is weak and does not know how to govern.

The people of insight there want to get a wise monarch, and you are eager to recruit the heroes of the world.

What about taking Jingzhou and Yizhou?

After getting Jingzhou and Yizhou, according to the virtuous guard, the external alliance with Sun Quan, the internal rectification of the rule of officials, the development of production, when the time is ripe, then lead the army out of Sichuan to the Central Plains, then the unification of the great cause can be completed, the Han Dynasty royal family can be revived. ”

This is Zhuge Liang's famous "Longzhong Countermeasures". Zhuge Liang incisively analyzed the situation in the world. And put forward the "plan for one-third of the world".

"The world is divided into three parts" is the strategic concept of Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan to divide the world into three parts.

Liu Bei occupied Jingzhou, Yizhou. Sun Quan occupies Eastern Wu. Cao Cao controlled the north.

So what is the "three-thirds of the world"?

This plan is: Liu Bei governed Jingzhou, Yizhou, and Sun Quan formed an alliance, as soon as the time came, immediately sent troops from Jingzhou and Yizhou, and the people greeted each other, thus achieving hegemony and reviving the Han Dynasty.

After Liu Bei heard this, he was also very happy. This series of suggestions from Zhuge Liang was immediately adopted.

Liu Bei repeatedly asked Zhuge Liang to come out of the mountain to help. And Liu Bei's feelings were sincere, and tears wet his clothes.

Zhuge Liang saw that Liu Bei attached so much importance to it, so of course he agreed.

So, the next day, Zhuge Liang told his hometown fathers and elders to arrange his own family affairs, and then went to Liu Bei's station Xinye with Liu, Guan, and Zhang.

After returning to Xinye, Liu Bei worshiped Zhuge Liang as his military advisor.

After Zhuge Liang became a military advisor. In Xinye, Liu Bei's soldiers and horses were rectified. The two often discuss national affairs.

In this way, Zhuge Liang, a generation of genius military advisors, stepped onto the stage of the Three Kingdoms.

Since then, the twenty-seven-year-old Zhuge Liang has begun his magnificent life.

So what's the matter with "three visits to thatched houses"?

As the name suggests, the three visits to the thatched house are Liu, Guan, and Zhang After the three of them patronized Zhuge Liang's grass house three times, Zhuge Liang agreed to see Liu Bei.

The author will analyze the specific things of the thatched house.

The first time was, after Liu Bei knew that Zhuge Liang was Wolong, he prepared a gift and visited Longzhong with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Liu Bei came to the village where Zhuge Liang was, personally dismounted and knocked on the firewood door, and the boy who watched the door told Liu Bei: "Mr. is out, I don't know when he will come back." Liu Bei and the others had to return disappointed.

This is the first time, I didn't see Zhuge Liang on my first visit. This is normal. Zhuge Liang may also be out of business. There may also be other reasons.

In other words, it's normal not to see Zhuge Liang for the first time. Who doesn't stay at home every day. In other words, others will also go out to get some air.

The second time, a few days later, Liu Bei heard that Zhuge Liang had returned, so he asked someone to prepare a horse. Zhang Fei said: "He is a mountain village man, why bother my brother to invite him personally, just send someone to call him." Liu Bei scolded: "Zhuge Liang is a great sage in the world, how can he be summoned casually!" After that, he got on the horse, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei had to ride a horse to accompany him.

The second visit, just started. It can be seen that Zhang Fei is a little impatient. But Liu Bei insisted on going.

It was the middle of winter, the wind was blowing and the snow was falling. The three of them braved the snow to come to the village, and Liu Bei knocked on the door and asked the boy: "Is Mr. in the village?" ”

The boy said, "Sir is studying in the hall at this time. Liu Bei was overjoyed at this time. I thought I would finally be able to see Zhuge Liang this time. So, he immediately followed the boy to the thatched cottage. And this time it was Zhuge Liang's younger brother Zhuge Jun who saw him.

Zhuge Jun told Liu Bei that his brother Zhuge Liang had gone on a trip with his friends.

So Liu Bei left a letter to Zhuge Liang and said goodbye. At this time, I saw the little boy pointing to the distance and shouting, "The old gentleman is here!" Liu Bei thought it was Wolong, and hurriedly stepped forward to give a salute, but heard Zhuge Jun say that the person was Zhuge Liang's father-in-law Huang Chengyan. Liu Bei returned disappointed again.

This time, Liu Bei had twists and turns. I still haven't seen Zhuge Liang. But it's not easy to meet Zhuge Liang. The last time, it worked.

The third time, in the spring of the second year, Liu Bei chose an auspicious period, fasted for three days, bathed and changed clothes. Prepare to go to Longzhong again and invite Zhuge Liang. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei came to dissuade him at this time, and Zhang Fei even said that he would directly tie Zhuge Liang with a rope. Liu Bei was very angry when he heard this. reprimanded them, and the two had to obediently follow.

This time, the three of them came to the front of the village, knocked on the door, and asked the boy to go in and report. The boy said that Zhuge Liang was taking a nap. Liu Bei asked Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to wait outside. I walked gently into the thatched hall. At this time, Liu Bei saw that Zhuge Liang was sleeping. Hurriedly retreated. Wait quietly at the foot of the steps.

After several hours, Zhuge Liang woke up. So, Zhuge Liang turned over and asked the boy. Are there any visitors? The boy replied, "Uncle Liu Huang has been waiting outside for a long time. ”

At this time, Zhuge Liang hurriedly got up and changed his clothes. Go out and greet you. Liu Bei saw Zhuge Liang and saw Zhuge Liang's tall and delicate appearance. Admiration from the heart. So, Liu Bei hurriedly bowed and saluted. Zhuge Liang saw that Liu Bei was so sincere. I was extremely impressed. Welcome it into the thatched cottage.

This is the story of Liu, Guan, and Zhang's "three visits to the thatched house".

"Three visits to the thatched house" is also known as the "gift of three visits" in the official history. Liu, Guan, and Zhang met Zhuge Liang when they visited Zhuge Liang's cottage for the third time.

As a result, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were able to join hands. Let's go to the great cause!