Flowers on the other side [Comprehensive Red House]

Zhuge Xuan from Jingzhou received the letter from Zhuge Jin from Qu’a, he shook his hands in surprise and looked at it. After reading it, he fell into deep thought, followed his old family who had been around for a long time, took the letter in his hand, helped Lie down with him.

"My lord, thank you if you are tired. If there is something for the second son to do."

Zhuge Xuan let out a long sigh, and said to his old servant who had followed him for decades: "This is Ziyu's letter."

Tears welled up in the old servant's dim eyes, and he asked excitedly, "Is there any news about the Eldest Young Master?"

"Yes. He was recruited by Sun Ce in Jiangdong, assisting Marquis Wu in handling military aircraft. Sigh."

"My lord, it's good that the eldest son has news. Why are you still worried?"

"Ziyu is going to take us to Qu'a, but you see how I can move now."

Zhuge Xuan looked as if he was dying of illness, and it seemed that he had to use all his strength to say these few words.

The old servant knew his heart troubles, so he mustered up his courage to persuade him: "The master should cheer up. I heard the second son said that Marquis Wu is looking for talented people from all over the world. If you go to Qu'a, you will definitely find a good position."

Zhuge Xuan smiled miserably, he was determined to restore the glory of his ancestors, first he was Liu Biao's official, and after the death of his elder brother, he went back and forth for many years.I wanted to pick up my eldest brother's widow and nephews and nieces and return to Jingzhou. I didn't want to meet Cao Cao and attack Xuzhou.It was easy to get out of the battle between Cao Cao and Tao Qian, but lost contact with Zhuge Jin, the eldest nephew who avoided disaster in Jiangdong.Now that Zhuge Jin has found a position with Sun Ce, it seems that he is still being reused, so he doesn't have to be ashamed even if he goes to see his elder brother.

Zhuge Xuan closed his eyes and took a nap to rest his mind. The old servant helped him pull the quilt.Pick up Zhuge Jin's letter and go to the second son Zhuge Liang.He has been with Zhuge Xuan for too long, and he can handle such matters without consulting Zhuge Xuan. He wants Zhuge Liang to persuade the master to go to Jiangdong. There is a position where the master can use his talents and learning. You can live for 30 years.

The old servant sighed as he walked out, it was too difficult to be the master these years.

Since receiving the Second Young Master and others, the master has devoted all his energy to raising the Second Young Master and the Third Young Master, and also to choose a husband-in-law for the two girls to marry.Thinking of the girl, the old servant paused, and then walked out firmly.

If the master stays in Jingzhou, he is waiting to die, and it will not help the girls who marry into the Kuai and Pang families.If the owner is lucky enough to get the post of prefect in Jiangdong, it will be a help to the girls.

"Second son, the eldest son has a letter." The old servant handed Zhuge Jin's letter to Zhuge Liang who had just arrived home.

The skinny boy stood up excitedly, stretched out his hand to take the letter from the eldest brother, read it at a glance, and then read it carefully.

"How is uncle now? May I go to see him?"

There was impatient excitement in Zhuge Liang's voice.Brother, this letter came too timely. This is simply a life-saving medicine for my uncle.

"Second Young Master, cough, cough, cough." The old servant coughed a few times pretending to call Zhuge Liang's attention back to him.

"Uncle Fu, did you catch a cold? I'll ask the doctor to take another look for you and uncle."

"Second son, don't go. I have nothing to do. Can you persuade the master to go to the eldest son? If the master can get rid of his heart disease and get a half-time job, ahem, he naturally doesn't need to take medicine gone."

Zhuge Liangliang nodded, knowing that the old servant was right.Uncle suffered from a heart attack from Yuzhang County. He had lofty ambitions but was depressed, and he suppressed himself to the point where he was dying.

"Uncle Fu, don't worry, I will persuade uncle to change."

Zhuge Xuan, who was lying on the bed, had ups and downs in his mind after the old servant left. He worked harder than ordinary people after he was enlightened, but he had been working hard for half his life.Think about the second nephew and the third nephew who are not yet adults, if your body can hold it, you should hand them over to their elder brother Ziyu...

It is not feasible for Zhuge Jin to come to Jingzhou.Sun Ce picked out Jiangxia County and Changsha County from Liu Biao's hands. Liu Biao was gentle on the outside, but he couldn't tolerate such a thing inside.

As Liu Biao's subordinate, I know Liu Biao too well.Confucian high talents have a hesitant and ungrateful heart.I have been loyal and conscientious for many years, but Liu Biao still treats me indifferently.Even if he is not as good as Yuan Gonglu, he can still recommend himself to be the prefect of Yuzhang County.

Alas, I have wasted my life in Jingzhou.

Going to Jiangdong now, taking advantage of Sun Ce's opportunity to recruit talents, maybe he can find... But if he went to Jiangdong so openly, would the eldest niece be in trouble at Kuai's house?

Zhuge Xuan began to worry about his eldest niece who married into Kuai's family.But at that time marrying to the Kuai family was the best choice.Kuai Qi is also a good boy with all-round talents in civil and military affairs. If he is not Liu Biao's subordinate official, he would not be able to get into this marriage.Zhuge Xuan also knew that Liu Biao's intention to act as a matchmaker for his niece was so that he could gain a foothold in Jingzhou as soon as possible.But the son of Kuai's family is good, so he readily agreed.

Jingzhou is dominated by five surnames. The Kuai family is dominated by Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue, and the Cai family is dominated by Cai Mao. The marriage between the Cai family and Liu Biao has become the first family in Jingzhou. The eldest daughter of the Cai family married Huang Chengran, a famous scholar in Xiangyang. , and the second daughter is Liu Biao's stepmother.

The Huang family was headed by Huang Zu, who was brave and good at fighting, and even the indomitable Sun Jian was defeated by his tricks.If it weren't for Huang Chengran's discord with Huang Zu, which caused the Huang family to split, the Cai family might not have the current situation in Jingzhou.

The Wang family and the Pang family are slightly inferior, but the younger generations of the Pang family are all outstanding in intelligence.

When Zhuge Liang came over, it was the time when Zhuge Xuan was constantly figuring out the relationships and interests of the various families in Jingzhou.

"Uncle, are you feeling better? My nephew has read the letter from the elder brother. Let's pack up and go to the elder brother."

Although Zhuge Liang discussed with Zhuge Xuan, his tone contained an unquestionable and undeniable insistence.

Zhuge Xuan hesitated, "Your elder sister is married here, we left, what will they do?"

"Uncle, the eldest sister already has a daughter. She and Kuai Qi are in love. Liang will go to see her brother-in-law immediately and explain the reason for going to the elder brother. I believe he will understand."

Zhuge Xuan shook his head, "If he can't understand, then we are ashamed of your elder sister."

"Uncle, elder brother can find a place to use his skills in Jiangdong. If uncle is willing to go to Jiangdong, he will definitely be able to find a better position with Sun Ce. The Kuai family is not the Cai family. Kuai Liang is also a sensible person, and he will not just cast himself on Liu Biao. On a tree."

Zhuge Liang's words obviously moved Zhuge Xuan.Now that he is ill, he is useless to Liu Biao.If he can get it from Sun Ce...

Seeing his uncle's relaxed expression, Zhuge Liang continued to persuade: "As for the second sister who married into the Pang family, Mr. Pang is even more understanding, and he will definitely not make the mountain people wrong her for this."

"But your study here at Jingzhou Government Academy..."

"Uncle, with your teachings these years, and Zhang Zibu and others in Qu'a, does my nephew still worry about not having a teacher?"

"Let me think about it again."

Seeing that his uncle had wavered, Zhuge Liang silently bowed to his uncle and withdrew.

"Uncle Fu, pack your things quietly. I'll go and see Sister."

Uncle Fu happily wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and went to talk to Xiao Zhang, Zhuge Xuan's widow and Zhuge Liang's stepmother, about his plan to leave Jingzhou.

Two days later, Zhuge Xuan saw that Zhuge Liang had made arrangements for the trip, and greeted Liu Biao's governor's mansion, acquiescing to Zhuge Liang's move.To the colleagues who came to see him off, he only said that he wanted to change his body to take care of his body.The officials of Liu Biao's governor's mansion had all visited Zhuge Xuan earlier, knowing that Zhuge Xuan didn't want to die in Jingzhou, and would add to the trouble of carrying the coffin back to his hometown for the two nephews who were not yet adults, so they tacitly presented Cheng Yi as a gift to him. Their uncles and nephews, a group of ten people and three ox wheels drove away.

From the beginning to the end, Zhuge Xuan didn't wait for Liu Biao's expression.

The weather in early spring is still a little cool, and the green grass on the side of the road is swaying in the breeze.In the south that is always green, the trees also change from dark green to fresh green.The peasants had already started farming in the fields, and the sound of yelling at the cattle accompanied Zhuge Xuan and the others who were silent on the official road in the wilderness.

"Uncle, are you all right?"

Zhuge Liang put all the available quilts under Zhuge Xuan's body, trying to slow down the jolting of the ox cart so that his uncle would not have to work too hard.

Enduring the discomfort in his internal organs, Zhuge Xuan shook his head with half-closed eyes.

"I'm fine, don't worry."

Zhuge Liang touched his uncle's hand, felt a little cold, put Zhuge Xuan's hands under the quilt, and thought about holding Zhuge Xuan halfway in his arms, "Uncle, go to sleep. You can stop and rest when you wake up." It's been a while."

"it is good."

Zhuge Xuan leaned in his nephew's arms and closed his eyes. He wanted to hold on to see Zhuge Jin, and his nephew had to help him bear the hardships of the journey.

Before leaving the boundary of Jingzhou, a oxen convoy with more than one person and the weight of the car caught up behind.Seeing Zhuge Liang and his party avoiding the side of the road, the leader did not pass them directly, but stopped to ask questions.

"Xiao Lang, where are you going?"

Zhuge Jun was standing on the shaft of the first bullock cart impatiently giving way, and said unhappily, "Go somewhere."

The leading middle-aged man was not annoyed by Zhuge Jun's answer, and waved to Uncle Fu who was anxious to apologize to him.

"Don't worry, I won't argue with Xiao Lang. Let me guess, you are Zhuge Jun, and now you are going to join your elder brother in Jiangdong."

Zhuge Liang in the carriage heard the words and was about to show his head to see who it was. Zhuge Xuan closed his eyes and pressed his hand vigorously.

"Kong Ming, don't worry. Listen to what he has to say."

Zhuge Jun saw that the visitor had ruined his destination, his mouth was half-opened in shock and he was speechless.

A young man turned out from behind the man, dressed as a servant, and bowed to Zhuge Jun.Uncle Fu immediately recognized this person and jumped off the shaft of the ox cart to speak.

"Don't blame Xiao Lang, he likes to play with Xiao Er Lang when he joins the army. I sent the letter a few days ago to the house, and we are going back to Qu'a today."

Zhuge Xuan pushed his nephew's hand, "Go, let them go first."

Zhuge Liang got out of the bullock cart and bowed to the two people who were talking: "The late is Zhuge Liang. My uncle is seriously ill and can't stand the bumps. I'm afraid he can't keep up with your speed and slow down your journey."

The middle-aged man who spoke first whispered to the messenger, and the man turned around and pulled out a bamboo bed woven from thin bamboo from the roof of the car, and handed it to Zhuge Liang.

"Put this under your body to reduce the bumps. You'd better keep up with us. If you walk two days ahead and encounter bandits, I'm afraid you guys won't be able to handle it. If something happens to you on the road, we will It’s not easy to explain to Lord Zhuge when we go back.”

Zhuge Liang thanked him with clasped fists, knowing that what this person said was right.He took over the bamboo bed, and those two people also came to help, together with Uncle Fu, they moved Zhuge Xuanlian's quilt to the bamboo bed, and sure enough, the jolting became less.

Vehicles and boats intersected along the way, and everything was arranged properly with the convoy, and within a day they arrived at Qu'a, the temporary governor of Yangzhou, and the residence of Wu Hou Sun Ce.