The beginning of the Three Kingdoms Cheng Yuanzhi

Chapter 219 Zhang Fei: Brother, You Know Me

In April of the tenth year of Jian'an (205), Cheng Yuanzhi appeased Xu Shu, raised troops in person, and rushed to the south of the Yangtze River to fight Zhou Yu.

the other side.

Liu Bei, who had lost his military adviser, happily arranged gifts and was about to go to Longzhong, Xiangyang to pay respects to Zhuge Liang, when someone reported:

"There is a gentleman outside the door, Eguan Bodai, with an immortal demeanor, and I am here to ask to see you."

Liu Bei was surprised and said: "Could this person be Kong Ming? Hurry up and be affectionate! Wait a minute, I will invite you in person!"

So I looked forward to dressing up and going out to welcome.

When he came out of the door, he took a closer look and saw that it was Sima Hui.Liu Bei was overjoyed, and invited him to sit in the back hall, cupped his hands and said:
"I am preparing to say goodbye to my beauty. Due to my busy military affairs, I have not been able to visit you. Now that I have honored you, I am greatly relieved to my long-standing admiration."

After talking about this call, Sima Hui was so relieved, he stroked his beard and said with a smile:

"The old man heard that Xu Yuanzhi is here, so he came here for a while."

Liu Bei sighed: "Because my mother was imprisoned by Yuan She recently, I sent someone to write a letter to call her back to Xuchang."

Sima Hui said in amazement: "I have heard that Xu's mother has a strong and virtuous temperament. Although she is imprisoned, she will never write a letter to call her son; this letter must be deceitful! If Yuan Zhi doesn't go, his mother will still be alive; she has gone now , his mother must die!"

Liu Bei asked in surprise, "Why?"

Sima Hui said: "Xu's mother is so righteous, she will be ashamed to see her son, and I'm afraid there will be no life at this time!"

Liu Bei didn't want to talk about this matter, but instead said: "Before Yuan Zhi left, he returned to Ma and recommended Zhuge Liang in Longzhong. May I ask you, sir, how is he?"

Sima Hui said with a smile: "Yuanzhi is going to go, he will go, why do you provoke others to come out and work hard?"

Liu Bei asked, "Why did you say that, sir?"

Sima Hui said with a smile: "Kong Ming and Yingchuan Shi Guangyuan, Runan Meng Gongwei and Xu Yuanzhi are close friends. These three are proficient in the same thing, but Kong Ming has both, and is more familiar with the general idea. Yin, and said to the three people: "If the public and others become officials, they can go to the governor and the county guard." "

"People asked Kong Ming about his aspirations, but Kong Ming just smiled and didn't answer. He often compares himself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi, his talent is immeasurable."

Hearing this, Liu Bei was fascinated by Zhuge Liang, and sighed, "There are so many talented people in the land of Yingchuan!"

Sima Hui said with a smile: "In the past, there were many stars gathered in Yingdi. The predecessor Yin Kui was good at observing astronomy, and he said: "In the place where the stars fall, there must be many wise men."

At that time, Guan Yu was by his side, and said: "I often read the Spring and Autumn Annals, and I also know that Guan Zhong and Le Yi are famous people in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and their achievements have surpassed the world. Isn't it too much for Kong Ming to compare these two?"

Sima Hui smiled and said, "But, but! From my point of view, not only can they be compared with these two, but they can also be compared with the other two."

Liu Bei and others have heard this.

Guan Yu then said: "Mr. said the two people, could it be Jiang Shang, who lived in the 800th year of Xing Zhou, and Zhang Liang, who lived in the 400th year of Kai Han?"

Sima Hui was surprised and said: "How do you know? I don't think you, a warrior, have such insight."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Liu Bei, "In that case, the old man will leave."

The turning point of these words was a bit sudden, and in the astonishment of everyone, Sima Hui had already bid farewell to the next step, and he was able to come and go freely, sitting and walking freely.

Liu Bei stretched out his hand to stay, but saw Sima Hui go out, looking up to the sky and laughing loudly: "Although Wolong has its master, it's not the right time, what a pity!"

After all, drift away.

Liu Bei sighed: "It's really a reclusive sage!"

During this whole conversation, Liu Bei only half understood, while Guan Yu was completely confused.

Zhang Fei didn't understand a sentence at all, and he was secretly annoyed that these literati were talking sourly and making mysteries, it was not at all happy!

I don't understand in my heart, but I can't ask Liu Bei "what is this old man talking about", so I can only hold it in my heart, so sad.

The next day, Liu Bei led the customs, Zhang and several servants rode their horses to Longzhong. Looking at the quiet mountains and lush fields in the distance, there were farmers hoeing and plowing in the fields. One of them sang very loudly:
"The sky is like a dome, and the land is like a chess board. People in the world are divided into black and white, and they fight for honor and disgrace."

"The honored ones are at peace, and the humiliated ones are always busy. There are hermits in Nanyang, and the high sleepers are not enough!"


Liu Bei was impressed by the song, so he reined in his horse and called the farmer, asking, "Who wrote this song?"

The farmer put his hoe on his shoulder and replied, "This song is written by Mr. Wolong."

Liu Bei asked again: "Where does Mr. Wolong live?"

The farmer said with a smile: "To the south of this mountain and to the north of Linxi River, there is a high hill named Wolong Gang. In the thatched cottage in the sparse forest in front of the hill, that is the place where Mr. Zhuge lies high."

Liu Bei thanked the farmer and rode forward.After walking for a few miles, I saw a quiet and elegant place.


When Liu Bei came to the village, he got off his horse and knocked on the wooden door lightly.

After a while, a little boy opened the door and asked with his head, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

Liu Bei cupped his hands and said, "General Han Zuo, Marquis Ting of Yicheng, Mu Yuzhou, and Emperor Uncle Liu Bei are here to pay homage to Mr. Zhuge."

The boy said with a bitter face, "I can't remember many names."

Liu Bei said, "You just said that Liu Bei is visiting."

The boy didn't move, he leaned against the door and said, "Mister has gone out this morning."

"Where are you going?"

"Mr. didn't say anything. His trace is uncertain. I don't know where he is going."

"When will you be back?"

"Mr. didn't say anything. The date of return is uncertain, maybe three to five days, or ten or so days."

Hearing this, Liu Bei was very melancholy.

Zhang Fei said from the side: "Since I'm not at home, I'll just wait until I go home."

Seeing that it was still early, Liu Bei waved his hands and said, "Just wait and see."

Guan Yu persuaded: "Brother, it's better to go home now, and then send someone to check."

Liu Bei told Fu Tongzi: "If you come back, you can say that Liu Bei will visit you."

Seeing that the boy responded, Liu Bei got on his horse and left.

After traveling for a few miles, I reined in my horse and looked back at Longzhong. I saw that the mountains here are not high but beautiful, the water is not deep but clear;

It really is a place of tranquility.

Just as he was sighing, he suddenly saw a person walking on the road, with a dignified appearance and a handsome appearance, wearing a kerchief on his head and a soap cloth robe, with an extraordinary temperament.

Liu Bei said to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, "This man must be Mr. Wolong!"

After saying that, he quickly dismounted his horse and saluted forward: "Could it be that Sir is Wolong?"

The man looked at the three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang, and asked, "Who is the general?"

Literati in this era are like this, they like to beat around the bush.

Liu Bei has long been accustomed to this, and replied patiently: "I am Liu Bei."

Mr. Na also replied: "I am not Kong Ming, but Meng Gongwei in Runan, a friend of Kong Ming."

Liu Bei cupped his hands and said, "I've heard about you for a long time, and it's a good fortune to meet you. I wish you could stop for a moment and ask for advice."

The two sat opposite each other on a stone in the forest, with Guan and Zhang Shi standing beside them.

Meng Jian asked, "Why does the general want to see Kong Ming?"

Liu Bei replied: "Fang is in great chaos today, and there are disturbances from all directions. I want to see Kong Ming and ask for advice on how to stabilize the country and stabilize the country."


Meng Jian said with a smile: "The public mainly focuses on ordering chaos. Although it is benevolent, it is out of date."

"Since ancient times, the rule of chaos has been impermanent. Since the ancestor Gaozu cut the snake and rebelled against the tyranny of the Qin Dynasty, it has turned from chaos to rule, and it has been 200 years in the Ping Dynasty. After a long period of peace, Wang Mang usurped the rebellion and green forests sprung up, and from rule to chaos; Guangwu Zhongxing , repeating the ancestral legacy, and returning from chaos to governance; for 200 years, the people have been peaceful for a long time, so wars have resumed: this is when the governance is turning into chaos, and it cannot be calmed down suddenly."

"The general wants Kong Ming to mediate heaven and earth and repair the universe, but he is afraid that it will take a lot of effort and hard work. Don't you know that those who obey the sky will be at ease, and those who go against the sky will work hard; where the number of heaven is, it cannot be taken away; where the destiny is, people cannot take it. Strong?"

Liu Bei cupped his hands humbly and said: "What you said, sir, is a good opinion. But as a Han, Bei should help the Han family, how can we be afraid of the fate and not do it?"

Meng Jian waved his hands and said with a smile: "Villagers in the mountains and fields are not good enough to discuss world affairs with your Excellency. I just asked you a question, so I made a lie."

Liu Bei also waved his hand to indicate that it was okay, and then asked: "Mr. Meng has seen the teaching, but I don't know where Kong Ming has gone?"

Meng Jian said: "I also came to look for him, I don't know where he went."

Liu Bei looked directly at Meng Jian and said, "Bei would like to invite Mr. Zhang to come to our county together. I don't know what you would like?"

Meng Jian shook his head and smiled, "I'm used to being idle by nature, and I don't want to be famous. See you someday!"

After saying that, Chang Yi bid farewell and left.

The three of them also got on their horses and continued on their way.

Zhang Fei complained: "It's a waste of time, Kong Ming didn't visit, but I met this rotten scholar and chatted for a long time, it's really unlucky!"

Liu Bei sighed: "Third brother, don't underestimate this man. This man is quite knowledgeable, and his words are also the words of a hermit."

After a whole day, Zhang Fei had long held back his anger, and said angrily when he heard the words:

"Yiyin, big brother, you know me. If I invite you, I will tie them all up with a rope. No matter what you call him, crouching dragon or phoenix chick, you will be honest!"

Hearing this, Liu Bei and Guan Yu looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

Guan Yu jokingly said: "Third brother, this is not marrying a wife, you can't do it with a tie."

Zhang Fei's neck twitched, "Why not! If you are not obedient after being tied up, you can just whip dozens of times!"

Good guy, smoke dozens of tons?

Liu Bei couldn't help laughing, thinking that Zhang Fei was talking nonsense, and rode away on his horse.

Guan Yu followed closely behind.

Pull Zhang Fei far behind.

Zhang Fei seemed to realize that he had said the wrong thing, so he whipped his horse quickly and shouted after him:

"Brother, wait for me, it's okay if I don't tie it up!"

(End of this chapter)