The banquet lasted for about two hours, and finally dispersed. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info Li Sheng followed his father-in-law out of the hall of the state pastoral mansion with a bulging belly, with a satisfied look on his face. Today's banquet is quite lively, and there are both poems of Jingzhou celebrities and Liu

The singers in the table danced, but the eyes, ears, and mouths of the participants were very satisfied.

But how do Li Sheng care about this, he eats in addition to eating at the table. Not only did his share of the food run away, but even Zhuge Liang, who was at the same table with him, ate a lot, completely ignoring the gaze of someone in the hall who quietly cast him, and he didn't understand the banquet at all

What happened - Liu Biao had already announced at the banquet that he had decided to officially marry the second lady of the Cai family on the auspicious day of the zodiac on the eighth day of the first lunar month next year.

Coming out of the hall, Zhuge Xuan asked his wife to take Yan, Ling, Jun, and Zhong back in the car first, and he planned to stroll with Li Sheng and Zhuge Liang.

"We old men still have something to talk about!" Zhuge Xuan said with a smile.

"What do you have to say? I'm going to hear about it too. Zhuge Ling always seemed a little too energetic, and she curiously entangled her uncle.

She made such a fuss, but woke up Li Zhong and Zhuge who fell asleep while eating during the banquet. Zhuge was sleepy-eyed and didn't know why, but Li Zhong was scared when he saw the darkness in all directions, and kept clamoring for Li Sheng to hug her.

"Alas! So be it. Listening to the sound in his ears, Zhuge Xuan frowned helplessly and said. At the banquet, he poured a few cups of yellow soup into his stomach, although he had not yet reached the point of getting drunk, but he was also slightly dizzy. He didn't have the heart to pay any more attention to the child

The children's request was just to go to the side and wait for the wife to get everything done.

After a while, Li Sheng led Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Ling over with the bell who was lying on his back and fell asleep again. It seems that his wife has not been able to convince Zhuge Ling, who has a strong personality, and there is no way to settle Li Zhong, who only identifies Li Sheng.

"Well, it seems that these children of mine have their own personalities - most of them don't give up if they decide it." Looking at their still childish but very calm faces, Zhuge Xuan smiled slightly and said, "Let's go." He shook his head, and he wanted to take his head

The alcohol in is shaken off.

Coming out of the state pastor's mansion, Zhuge Xuan and his party of five walked on the avenue of Xiangyang City. Enjoying the coolness of the night breeze and feeling the silence of Xiangyang in the middle of the night, everyone's hearts suddenly became a little clear. Because of the delay of Zhuge Ling's trouble, each family

The carriages had already left, and the noise on the avenue of Xiangyang City naturally stopped. The night was already deep, except for the lights of Dadi Street in the northeast corner of the city, which were still bright and reflected in the sky, most of Xiangyang City still existed in darkness, shrouded in the tranquility of the night

Hood, in a drowsy sleep.

Walking slowly, all he heard in Zhuge Xuan's ears was the sound of his own people's breathing, the sound of his own footsteps falling and the sound of the little girl on Yizi's back.

"What a strange couple." Looking at Zhong'er, who was asleep again, and Li Sheng, who was working hard to carry her, Zhuge Xuan tilted his head and smiled bitterly. In his opinion, Li Sheng's attitude towards Zhong'er is quite peculiar, like a husband and wife, like a brother and sister, and like a father and daughter. That's small

Zi loves her like that, lest she be a little dissatisfied.

"I'm afraid that there will be a situation where the husband will be sluggish in the future." Thinking of this, Zhuge Xuan himself felt that he was a little worried, after all, it was at least five years later, and there was still a considerable period of time before now, and there was a possibility of other changes.

"What do you think of today's banquet?" Walking silently for a while, seeing that the people on the road were even more scarce, Zhuge Xuan opened his mouth to ask them.

"Banquet, banquet is very good! There are a lot of good things to eat. Li Sheng, who was walking with the bell on his back, immediately expressed his feelings when he heard Zhuge Xuan mention today's banquet. Because he had been eating the whole feast, the first thing he said was about the feast

The evaluation of the dish will be "delicious".

"Eat, eat! Don't you feel anything else but eat? Zhuge Xuan glared at Li Sheng dissatisfied, turned his head away from him, and turned to ask Zhuge Liang, who was walking on the other side: "Ah Liang, what do you see?" ”

"Strong literature and weak martial arts, general empty talk, Jingzhou can only ensure temporary peace in the end." Zhuge Liang said calmly. After today's banquet and seeing these so-called "talents" in Jingzhou, Zhuge Liang became less optimistic about Jingzhou.

"How?" Zhuge Xuan asked in surprise.

"It's simple. In the eyes of his father-in-law, have Jingzhou soldiers ever fought a big war? It seems that in the battle with Sun Jian, the Jingzhou army was pressed and beaten. In the battle with Nanyang Yuan Shu, the Jingzhou army pursued all the way. How can an army that has not been tested by war at all be strong

Combat effectiveness? Jingzhou is now very safe, because the princes in the north have no time to look south. But once time passes, the battle situation in the north has a final result, and the northern army that has fought hard from the princes' struggle for hegemony goes south, how much strength does the Jingzhou soldiers have to fight with it? Today

There are too many people talking about Fengyue at the banquet, and few of them are paying attention to the world's major events. Jingzhou's celebrities can talk about literature, but not martial arts. Jiangxia's Huang Zu's combat level is not outstanding, and although Jingzhou's Wenpin has some ability, he is surrounded by Lord Liu Biao and used to protect it

Protect the safety of Xiangyang. As for the Yangtze River Naval Army in Jiangling, I haven't heard that its main general, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, has too much martial reputation. Without waiting for Zhuge Liang to explain Zhuge Xuan's question, Li Sheng, who was carrying the bell on his back, quickly spoke: "I think the current Jingzhou is the same as before

Xuzhou is very similar, they are just a few fats in the world. Xuzhou has fallen now, but what about Jingzhou now? Will he become Xuzhou in the future, the combat effectiveness of the Jingzhou soldiers does not seem to be as strong as the Danyang soldiers in Xuzhou, but the generals of Jingzhou are better than the generals of Xuzhou

It's just better. ”

"Is that all you see?" Zhuge Xuan smiled bitterly, he felt that his initial choice was completely denied by his nephew. He followed Liu Biao, the lord of Jingzhou, because he was optimistic about Liu Biao. To deny Jingzhou is to deny Liu Biao, that is, to deny it fundamentally

determined his vision for choosing Liu Biao.

"These two little guys really don't have any face for me." Looking at Li Sheng and Zhuge Liang, who did not have any reaction to his wry smile, he looked very helpless.

"Don't you think you like this place at all?" He asked again.

"No, I'm bullish here. Because this is the starting point of the king's business. In response to his father-in-law's question, Li Sheng unexpectedly gave an affirmative answer.

"Why?" Zhuge Xuan and Zhuge Liang both asked him in unison.

"Because Jingzhou is an absolutely strategic location." Li Sheng said with a smile: "Jingzhou can go to Wanluo in the north, Guanzhong in the northwest, Yizhou in the west, South China Sea in the south, and Jiangdong in the east, which can be regarded as a fork in the world." Wanluo and Guanzhong are the places where the national capital is located

It is called the political center; Yizhou is the country of abundance, the four dangerous fortresses are the kiln of partial security, the South China Sea is the place of transportation and trade, Jiangdong can be described as the head of the Yangtze River defense, if you can fully possess these places, then half of the world is here, and its strength is not the current chaotic north can contend with,

And to connect these places, then Jingzhou has become a very important place. Moreover, Jingzhou, Zhinan County, Changsha and other places have a large amount of land for farming, and if they can rely on the irrigation of the Yangtze River system and the labor of the displaced people in the north, they can produce a large amount of grain for the army

This is the foundation of conquering the world. ”

"So......" Zhuge Xuan wanted to ask something, but Li Sheng saw through the question in his heart.

I saw Li Sheng continue to explain: "What Lord Liu Biao of Jingzhou really lacks is talent, a strategist who can strategize for him and a general who can command thousands of troops and horses for him. These people in Jingzhou now, at most, let them be in charge of administrative matters, let them

To be responsible for the management of a city and a county, the development of actual farming, the general training of soldiers, and other practical things, but not let them think about the general trend of the world, to lead a million heroes to fight the enemy for victory. It can be said that Jingzhou has the strength to dominate the world, but it does not

The driving force to dominate the world. If someone can turn Jingzhou's strength into motivation, then I don't think those people in Kanto now have any worries at all. The real thing about fighting a war is that food is money, and Jingzhou's food and money are not in the chaotic north at the moment. As long as Lord Liu Biao is willing

The world will be under our control. ”

"There is a lack of strategists who win thousands of miles and generals who command thousands of armies." Zhuge Xuan muttered to himself, and suddenly his eyes lit up, and he suddenly stopped walking and stared at Zhuge Liang and Li Sheng tightly. He looked at their wise but still somewhat childish faces and asked, "

So what kind of person do you want to be? ”

"Me? I hope to be a strategist. I'm not very interested in fighting and killing, and it's best to be able to control everything in the rear. Zhuge Liang replied with a shy smile.

"What about you?" Zhuge Xuan asked Li Sheng again.

"I ......" Li Sheng was silent for a moment, then raised his head, his face was full of calm: "I hope to become a general of the unified army, and I hope that one day I can really destroy Cao Cao's forces and calm the world." ”

"Haha......" Hearing this, Zhuge Xuan laughed loudly: "Good ambition, really good ambition." Your ideals are much bigger than I was back then. In the words of a bell, 'You are really the pillars of my Zhuge family.' He looked very satisfied,

I didn't pay attention to Li Sheng's slightly gloomy face.

Perhaps because he learned that the two nephews had lofty ideals in their hearts, Zhuge Xuan seemed very happy. He walked with a smile on his face, and the pace under his feet unconsciously increased, and gradually surpassed Zhuge Liang and the others unconsciously.

"Uncle, don't be so fast, okay?" Zhuge Ling really couldn't keep up with Zhuge Xuan and his two younger brothers, so he couldn't help but shout softly behind him.

"Why are you so slow?" Zhuge Xuan turned around when he heard this, chuckled and scolded: "If it's too slow, no one will want it." ”

"Huh? What does this have to do with whether anyone wants to? Zhuge Ling asked with wide eyes. Perhaps because of her protest, Zhuge Xuan's pace slowed down again, allowing her to follow more easily.

"Well! If you do everything slowly, it will give people a lazy feeling, and you will be disgusted by your in-laws. Zhuge Xuan said. It's just that he himself thinks this explanation is far-fetched, and he can't help but laugh immediately after saying it

Come.

"It looks fake." As soon as she saw her uncle's appearance, Zhuge Ling immediately came to her senses, she pursed her lips without breathing, and said, "Actually, even if it's true, I'm not afraid." Because now I have to let the eldest sister marry first! ”

"Huh? Do you have something to say? Did you find something? As soon as he heard Zhuge Ling say this, Zhuge Xuan's spirit came suddenly, and he hurriedly asked Zhuge Ling: "Hurry up and get out." Otherwise, I'll have to help you find your in-laws first. ”

"No, I don't want it! It's not good to get married so early, I haven't had enough of it. Zhuge Ling retorted with a very personality. She is sometimes more like a child than Zhuge Liang.

"Then you can say it. Otherwise, ......" Zhuge Xuan smiled, stretching out the voice very long, highlighting a bit of threat.

"Okay, I'll just say that. But don't say what I said. Zhuge Ling had no choice but to "give in", she planned to confess, but asked the person who heard it to keep it secret.

"That's natural, but you're going to have to say it quickly, huh?" Not only Zhuge Xuan, but even Zhuge Liang and Li Sheng were quite interested in this.

"Then I'll tell you!" Zhuge Ling cleared his throat, but said very mysteriously: "I found that at the banquet in front, Sister Yan seemed to be eye-to-eye with the little white face named Kuai Qi." ”

"Kuaiqi?" "Little white face? Zhuge Xuan and Zhuge Liang jumped up in surprise, they didn't know about it.

Li Sheng, who was only on the side, frowned slightly: "Sister Ling's words seem to be too much." ”

"Look at your appearance, you seem to have noticed it too?" Hearing this, the three of them immediately focused their attention on Li Sheng.

"Hmm!" Li Sheng nodded lightly: "Before I chat with Pang Tong, I should pay attention." He explained blandly.

"Oh......" Zhuge Xuan and Zhuge Liang stretched out their words, and when they saw Li Sheng rolling his eyes and refusing to say more, they had to give up and turn their attention to Zhuge Ling again. I saw Zhuge Xuan say to Zhuge Ling with a serious expression: "Kuai Qi is a little old-fashioned,

But the literary style is good, and the family background is also very good, how can you call people with a little white face. This will be noted in the future. However, do you really think Yan'er is interesting to him, and he likes Yan'er too? ”

At first, it was serious, but later it changed to care, and this sudden change was like a child's face, and it made several little ghosts stunned. They probably thought it was funny, but they didn't laugh after all. Because they are all for

Zhuge Xuan's concern was moved.

Marriage is an important event in a person's life. Whether you have a happy marriage or not is related to most of your life. Marriage in this era pays attention to "the life of the parents, the words of the matchmaker", and the requirements are "the right family, three outlines and five constants". "The daughter who marries out, spills out

water", once the marriage is established, the women's home will no longer be able to help the married daughter. Even if the woman was wronged in her husband's house, she could only swallow her anger. This is indeed very unfair to women, but the general trend of the world is like this, and no one feels that it is wrong

Discuss.

Therefore, if an elder really values his palm beads, then he will be cautious when choosing a partner for his daughter in advance. The so-called "care" is used here, just look at how detailed Zhuge Xuan's inquiry about the matter between Kuai Qi and Zhuge Yan is at the moment

It can be seen that Zhuge Xuan himself attaches great importance to Zhuge Yan's marriage.

Asking about things is so important, Zhuge Ling naturally didn't dare to have the slightest joke, she honestly told Zhuge Xuan about her observations of Zhuge Yan and Kuai Qi: "Sister Yan seems to be attracted to him as soon as she sees Kuai Qi. When Kuaiqi talked to the people around him

When talking about poetry, Sister Yan always set her eyes on him, and she didn't pay attention even when I called her several times. And Kuai Qi seemed to see this, his eyes looking at Sister Yan were soft, it seemed to be very similar to the eyes of his uncle looking at his aunt. ”

"Oh?" Hearing that Zhuge Ling actually compared the actions between himself and his wife, Zhuge Xuan couldn't help but blush, and showed a little annoyance. However, he was still very concerned about Zhuge Yande's affairs. He saw that Zhuge Ling was so sure, so he said, "I'll go back and let me."

Your aunt is going to ask Ah Yan? If she really has a good impression of Kuai Qi, then maybe she can let Sima go to the Kuai family to get a good breath of the atmosphere. ”

As he spoke, he laughed again: "The Kuai family is a famous family in Jingzhou, if Kuai Qi becomes the son-in-law of our Zhuge family, I think your father should also be satisfied." ”

"Hmm!" Zhuge Liang didn't seem to understand, but he still nodded lightly. He thinks that what his uncle said should be right.

"I don't care about that. I only hope that my eldest sister can live well in the future. If Kuai Qi dares to lose the eldest sister, then I have to mention the door. Zhuge Ling, who has a strong personality, gritted his teeth and said. She seems to be a little sad and a little crazy, but as Zhuge Yan's sister

, the relationship between her and Zhuge Yan is stronger than anyone else.

"You......" Zhuge Xuan glared at Zhuge Ling, but didn't say anything more. He didn't like Zhuge Ling's gnashing of teeth, but he was very happy with the previous feelings between the princes Ling and Zhuge Yan. Regarding the contradiction between the two, he can only oppose it wordlessly, but no

Can veto without hesitation. Because he understands Zhuge Ling's personality and also understands Zhuge Ling's feelings.

At that moment, he walked wordlessly, and returned home with everyone in silence.

The night was already deep, and most of the house was dark. The first to go home had already fallen asleep, and there was hardly any sound in the house, except for a few people who were still struggling to wait for their return. It was obviously a difficult time to finally get home

There was hardly anything to say about them. They quickly exchanged goodnights and dispersed. For them, going to sleep is the key, and if there is anything else they need to ask, they can ask tomorrow, and there is no rush anyway.

*****

In the next few days, Li Sheng was quite comfortable. In a place as stable as Xiangyang, war is invisible. As everything settled down, Li Sheng once again lived a regular life like he had in Surabaya, practicing martial arts in the morning, reading in the afternoon, and playing in the evening

His day passed more or less peacefully. He's a guy who doesn't like to go out very much. In the month and a half since he came to Xiangyang, in addition to his own courtyard and the courtyard of the bell, he did not say half a step from the gate of Zhuge House, even the front hall to meet guests

, he also rarely goes.

Li Sheng's simple life made Zhuge Xuan a little unbearable. One day after Li Sheng didn't leave the house for two months, Zhuge Xuan finally couldn't help but call Li Sheng in front of him and asked him, "Why don't you go out?" Reading and learning is of course very important

But communication with other people is also very important. The young men at the banquet had good academic attainments, and I think you should associate with them and learn more from them. In this regard, you have to learn like Ah Liang. He's here

I've made a lot of friends here. ”

"I don't think it's necessary." Li Sheng refused to give Zhuge Xuan a lot of face: "Uncle should understand that I have different ambitions from Ah Liang, Ah Liang wants to become a strategist, so naturally he needs to interact with literati a lot; And what I want to be is a military general, poetry, calligraphy and painting

Too much won't do me any good. If I want to make friends, I want to make friends who are more practical. ”

"Oh? Do you think Xiang Kuaiqi has no practical skills? Zhuge Xuan stared at Li Sheng.

"Maybe not, but their skills are good at political affairs, and I hope to meet friends who are good at military and strategy, just like Pang Tong." Li Sheng explained calmly: "When I hear Kuai Qi and them talk about poetry and papers, I always want to sleep. I don't have any of that

I'm interested. ”

"Then why don't you go to Pang Tong?" Zhuge Xuan asked him.

"How do I know where Pang Tong is? I forgot to ask him in the first place. Li Sheng's answer was innocent.

"You ......" Zhuge Xuan was a little speechless by Li Sheng's stuck, and he was stunned for a long time before saying: "This is a problem." Forget it, the next time I have a chance, I'll take you directly to visit Pang Degong outside the city, so that you can also know where Pang Tong's home is. ”

"Thank you, father!" Li Sheng thanked him.

"Thanks for what? You are my son, I am your father, and each other is father and son, so there is a need for so much politeness. Zhuge Xuan waved his hand and said, "Actually, what I really want is to help you, Ah Liang, and your brothers find a good teacher." You guys now

It's just self-study, which shouldn't be enough, after all, some things can't just rely on reading. ”

"So Uncle already has the right person in mind?" Li Sheng asked.

"Mr. Decao's college is good. It's just that you can't get in without a few standards. Zhuge Xuan said.

"That's right. Then I'll have to work harder. Li Sheng's eyes were full of resolute determination. To survive in troubled times, there is no way to survive without a few levels of the world. And Li Sheng not only wants to survive in the troubled times, but also wants to live better in this troubled times, and finally stand at the top of everyone

。 This is his ideal and his ambition. Therefore, he loves to learn very much and always hopes to get more things in these years.

"That's right!" Zhuge Xuan also admitted this, but he still mentioned it: "Not only knowledge, but also interacting with others is also very important." If you don't pay attention to this, then you can only become the legendary ****. ”

"Understood." Li Sheng nodded and was taught.

"It's good to understand...... Zhuge Xuan opened his Zhang Enough and wanted to say something more, but was suddenly interrupted by the person who pushed open the door of the study and came in.

"Second master, Mr. Shui Jing is here." The man who came in was Gan Hai, the butler.

"Oh!" Hearing this news, Zhuge Xuan was not surprised, he seemed to have been looking forward to Sima Hui coming here for a long time, he said to Li Sheng as usual: "Sheng'er, let's go and meet your future teacher together." If you want to be his protégé, give him a very good now

A good impression is good. “

"Got it!" Li Sheng nodded yes. Under the leadership of Zhuge Xuan, he walked to the front hall and met with Sima Hui.

Walking to the hall, as soon as the two of them saw Sima Hui's slightly blessed body, they heard him let out a hearty laugh: "Congratulations to Brother Zhuge ". ”

"Where does the joy come from?" Zhuge Xuan was slightly stunned all of a sudden. He looked at Sima Hui's smiling and silent face, and suddenly thought of something: "Could it be that thing?" ”

"That's right!" Sima Hui nodded and said, "The Kuai family has already agreed." They've left it to me. ”

"Then you are ...... now" Zhuge Xuan looked at Sima Hui and smiled: "Are you here to propose marriage on behalf of the Kuai family?" ”

"Hmm!" Sima Hui nodded heavily: "You also know that the matter with me had to be postponed because the young master of the Kuai family went out to study soon after the banquet." The people of the Kuai family are very willing to marry you so closely, but they also love Kuaiqi.

So I have to listen to Kuaiqi's meaning. And Kuai Qi didn't come back until two days ago, and I went to Kuai's house again yesterday, and finally saw him. After only mentioning the matter slightly, he happily agreed. I think he also likes your family's Ah Yan

, please let me come here. Brother Zhuge , now you can be regarded as gaining a foothold in Jingzhou. ”

Sima Hui said meaningfully, what kind of impact the Zhuge family and the Kuai family had on the Zhuge family after they got married, Sima Hui would not fail to see it. Because Zhuge Xuan was his friend, he was also more happy to see the success of this matter.

"Actually, whether it stands up in Jingzhou or not is not the key. The most important thing is to help Ah Yan find a good family, and she is finally worthy of my brother. Alas, the girl's family always grows so fast, I think she was so old when I left my hometown.

Zhuge Xuan stretched out his hand and gestured, and said with a little sadness. Hearing that his niece's marriage had been negotiated, he was always a little lost for some reason. However, he quickly put away this loss, and a cheering look appeared on his face: "Anyway, this is also the case

It's a happy thing at first sight. He turned to Li Sheng, who was following him, and said, "Sheng'er, go and call your mother quickly, you still need her to come over for details on things like this." ”

"What's the matter?" Li Sheng was a little misty from the beginning.

"Of course it's your sister Yan's marriage." Zhuge Xuan was stunned for a moment, and urged happily: "I really don't know where you put your mind just now." Why don't you go soon? ”

"Yes!" Li Sheng turned around and ran. He finally understood what the two of them had just said - Sister Yan finally wanted to marry the talented man in her mind.