Chapter 662: The Ministers' Advice (I)
The problem between Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong was temporarily solved, which made Wang Xu feel very good, and he quickly chatted with the two, sat on the ground, and talked about the general trend of the world.
After a while, the small courtyard was already full of the hearty laughter of the three people, Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong were also skilled in words, and they were very humorous in their conversations. In this way, he forgot the time, and it was not until the sky was dark that Zhuge Xuan returned from playing with Zhuge Jin, Zhuge Jun and others, and then he noticed that it was late.
At this time, it was no longer suitable to return to Xiangyang, and after Zhuge Liang's family graciously stayed, he and Pang Tong finally decided to stay here.
What surprised him was that the daughter of the Zhuge family was also a shrewd person, and when Zhuge Liang was talking to him, she had taken the initiative to greet Wang Yueying and other entourage, and made proper arrangements.
In this way, Wang Xu also completely relieved himself and lived with peace of mind.
Because the Zhuge family had just brought here a few days ago, and there was a lack of ingredients at home, Zhuge Liang's eldest sister went to find other farmers alone as early as the afternoon, and decisively exchanged all the remaining five baht money for some chickens, ducks and beef, and made a few pots of old wine brewed by the farmers for hospitality and greeting.
The banquet was distributed, and the ladies of the Zhuge family were even more smart, they used a round table to entertain Yueying and several other phoenix groups of dragons and tigers, and placed them in the room next to them, personally accompanying them, Zhuge Xuan's younger son was also taken by them over there.
As for Wang Xu and others, it is a small table for one person, and they eat it in the foyer.
Fortunately, although this small courtyard in Pangtong is small, all kinds of utensils are readily available, and there are even several round tables produced in Xu Shu's workshop.
During the banquet, Wang Xutong talked and roughly understood the aspirations and talents of each member of the Zhuge family.
Zhuge Xuan is quite intelligent. In his early years, he was an official in the DPRK and China. Years of tossing and turning. Experienced, but the twists and turns of the experience also made him quite tired in his heart, he had no intention of going out again, he just wanted to live and work in peace and contentment, he was not reluctant to do so, and invited him to go to Xuecao, and Cai Yong assigned affairs for him.
Originally, Zhuge Xuan was still reluctant, but Wang Xu told him about the matter under the jurisdiction of Xuecao. And after saying the famous and Confucian inside, he was overjoyed and promised to come down.
Zhuge Xuan's eldest son, Zhuge Gong, was average, but he had quite an idea, so Wang Xu invited him to go to the general's mansion to serve as a soldier.
As for Zhuge Liang's younger brother Zhuge Jun, he said that he still wanted to concentrate on studying again, and after consulting Zhuge Liang's opinion, Wang Xu did not force him, and promised that he could freely go out of school Cao and study as a famous teacher.
Among those of you here. In addition to Zhuge Liang, the person who attracted him the most was of course Zhuge Liang's own brother. Zhuge Jin.
This is a great person, benevolent and righteous, magnanimous and open-minded, he is also a military and political general, in history is the humerus minister of Eastern Wu, before Sun Quan called the emperor, he has been ranked as a hussar general, after the emperor, he is the general of Wu, his life has been included Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Zhang Zhao, Lu Meng, Lu Xun and other people of the sincere respect, extraordinary.
When he exchanged the situation in the world during the banquet, he didn't say much, most of the time he listened, but once he spoke, he must go straight to the point, which can always make people think deeply.
Wang Xu was very happy, he liked people like Zhuge Jin very much, he frequently toasted him, and strongly invited him to directly enter the military division Cao Zhi, temporarily assist Director Guo Jia, and Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang next to him also persuaded him, which made him finally agree.
Such a situation also made Zhuge Xuan, as an elder, feel very relieved and happy.
When he was drunk and confused, the corners of his eyes were full of tears, and he kept chanting: "Brother, the Zhuge family is going to prosper!" The Zhuge family is going to prosper! ”
Wang Xu is not good at answering what to say.
Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang brothers were teary-eyed, they were raised by Zhuge Xuan, during the hardships of wandering, how I don't know, they got up and knelt down in front of Zhuge Xuan, thanking him for his kindness, and the warmth of his family, Wang Xu and Pang Tong were also extremely emotional, and their hearts throbbed.
As the saying goes, there are fewer than a thousand cups of wine for a confidant, and although the dishes at this banquet are a little cold, everyone eats happily and drinks happily until late at night.
Wang Xu slept on the same straw mat with Pang Tong, Zhuge Liang, and Zhuge Jin, but they didn't feel sleepy for a long time, but the more they talked, the happier they became, talking about the art of war from the general trend of the world! From military internal affairs, talk about the governance of the people! From pacifying the world, talking about pacifying the barbarians! Each expressed his own opinion and argued endlessly.
In the end, until the sky was about to dawn, he fell asleep in excessive exhaustion.
At noon the next day, Wang Xu was the first to wake up from his sleep, and when he saw the mess in the room, Zhuge Jin, Pang Tong, and Zhuge Liang were all sleeping in an indecent position, and immediately laughed dumbly.
He didn't want to disturb the sweet dreams of a few people, so he quietly got up and left.
As soon as he walked out of the door, he saw Wang Yueying quietly guarding the door, and couldn't help but smile and asked, "Yueying, why didn't you call me this morning!" ”
"The Lord is sleeping near dawn, and his subordinates can't bear to disturb him!" Wang Yueying lightly opened her lips and said lightly.
"You kept a watch?" Wang Xu asked.
"The sisters take turns waiting outside the door!"
"Thank you for your hard work!"
"It's as it should be!"
Wang Yueying said, raising her coquettish cheeks: "Lord, General Dian Wei has already fallen and guarded the guards in the distance all night!" ”
"Oh? When did they come? ”
"Yesterday the Lord dismissed the other sisters, and they reported to the Master Mother, who saw that the Lord had not returned for a long time, and was worried about her safety, so she informed General Dian! Last night, while the Lord was still eating and drinking, he had already arrived, but he did not come to bother. ”
After listening to this, Wang Xu was slightly blamed: "Wenya is really too much, I came to this Liqiu Township, and I am accompanied by you, where is there any danger, why do you need to be so prosperous!" ”
"The master mother is also thinking about the lord!" Wang Yueying said calmly.
"That's it!" Wang Xu waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's okay to come, I'm worried that the Zhuge family needs manpower for relocation!" ”
Suddenly, a hearty laugh came from the side: "Hahaha...... Why didn't General Wang rest for a while! ”
Wang Xu looked back and saw that Zhuge Xuan was walking out of the side room, and couldn't help but smile: "The sun is over, it should be up!" ”
"Huh? Ziyu, Kong Ming, and Shiyuan, haven't they woken up yet? Zhuge Xuanqi said.
"Still asleep!"
"Then when I go and call a few people to get up, there is no reason to let the general wait!" Zhuge Xuan said with a smile.
Wang Xu hurriedly stepped forward to stop: "Eh! No, they talked to me until dawn before going to sleep. Wait for them to rest a little longer. That's right. I'm going to Xiangyang today. Why don't you pack your bags first, and I'll call a few soldiers in to help. ”
"The general's intention is that I will go to Xiangyang today?" Zhuge Xuan was stunned.
"Yes, since you are going sooner or later, it is better to go over and settle down earlier, so as not to get entangled in miscellaneous things!" Wang Xu said as a matter of course.
Zhuge Xuan's face instantly became a little embarrassed, and he hesitated and said, "General, can you delay it for a few more days!" ”
"Why is that?"
Hesitate for a moment. Zhuge Xuan finally sighed, and said helplessly: "General Wang, don't hide it, there is no money left at home at present, and it is difficult to settle in Xiangyang. Otherwise, it would be easier for us to wait for a man, but there is no place for the female relatives in the family. ”
"I was bothered by this!" Wang Xu shook his head with a smile: "Zili can rest assured, I have two mansions in Xiangyang, which are enough to settle my family!" ”
"How this makes. There is no merit, and now there is no work. How can there be a reason to get food first! Zhuge Xuan hurriedly took a step back and waved his hand again and again: "This matter is not allowed!" ”
"What's the matter, that's my personal gift to you, don't mind." Wang Xu didn't want to explain anything more, so he turned back to Wang Yueying and instructed: "Yueying, go to Dian Wei and send some soldiers in to help carry some books, as for other trivial things such as clothes and utensils, you don't want them!" ”
"No!" Moon Shadow obeyed.
"General, how is this possible?" Zhuge Xuan was anxious to stop it.
Wang Xu grabbed him and said with a smile: "Zili don't care about those things, go and clean up, see if there are any valuables, you can put them away by yourself, don't leave them behind." ”
"General Wang, this ......"
"Go ahead! Go, I'll be waiting for you outside! ”
"Alas! I feel ashamed to do this! Zhuge Xuan sighed, but knew that he couldn't compete with Wang Xu, so he didn't say more, and called out the female relatives in the family to clean up.
With nothing to do, Wang Xu strolled out of the courtyard alone, wandering around, looking at the green pastoral scenery.
"Lord!" After a while, Pang Tong's voice came from behind him.
Wang Xu turned around and smiled: "Shiyuan, have you been woken up?" ”
"The lord laughed, this is all three poles in the sun, you should have woken up a long time ago!" Pang Tong walked in quickly, constantly sorting out the folds on his clothes.
"What about Kong Ming and Ziyu?"
"They're packing!"
"Yes!" Wang Xu nodded, then looked at the people working in the fields in the distance and said, "Let me go as I please!" ”
"So I want it!" Pang Tong said with a smile.
The two chatted and walked for less than half an hour, and the Zhuge family had already packed their bags, and the group immediately returned to Xiangyang.
Because they were not in a hurry, they walked for nearly two hours before they arrived outside the south gate of Xiangyang, and were chatting happily when they rode out of the city gate on a fast horse.
"Huh? Luo An? Wang Xu was a little surprised when he saw the person coming.
Luo An is an outstanding person in the spy department, he was the one who sent Diao Chan back from Chang'an, and since then he has been loyal, decisive, and outstanding, so now he has also taken over the position of commander and became the third commander of the spy shadow who took over from Liang Rui.
Running ten meters away, Luo An suddenly reined in the horse's reins, and the war horse rose up with a long neigh.
"Lord!"
"Luo An, why did you rush out of the city?" Wang Xu asked.
"I am coming to seek the Lord!"
"Looking for me?" Wang Xu frowned: "But what happened?" ”
"The ministers gathered to advise, there are important things to play, and the commanders of the various legions have all returned, and now they are waiting in the conference hall of the General's Mansion!"
Wang Xu was instantly stunned.
What happened to the fact that even the Legion Commanders stationed on all sides returned?
Only then did he remember that early yesterday morning, he heard that Zhang Liao and Xu Huang were going to return to report on their work, but it was impossible for all the main generals to come back together.
He glanced at Pang Tong, Zhuge Liang and the others, and asked urgently, "Do you know what happened!" ”
Luo settled for a moment, and then said: "My subordinates don't know, but I just conveyed this intention on behalf of Guo Junshi!" ”
"Okay, I understand, you repay them, and I'll rush back!"
"No!" Luo An then pulled his horse and left.
Wang Xu pondered for a moment, couldn't think of a reason, and said to Wang Yueying at the moment: "Yueying, you take the Zhuge family to settle down." Dian Wei, Kong Ming, Shi Yuan, Ziyu, you go to the General's Mansion with me immediately! (To be continued......)