Chapter 384 Zhuge Crowned
Two days later, Zhuge Xuan entered the north gate of Shouchun from Jinshan City in the north of the city.
Liu Feng personally led Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang brothers ten miles out of the city to meet them.
Zhuge Xuan took the water route along the way, which was much more comfortable than the land route.
At this time, many people in the Xuzhou sick group have recovered, such as Xi Zhong, Cao Cao's chief think tank, and Xu Shao, who had already died of illness.
Zhuge Xuan is also one of them. His illness is much milder than the previous ones, and he has actually recovered a long time ago.
It’s just that the situation changed so fast that Zhuge Xuan never had time to keep up with the situation.
If Liu Feng hadn't planned to give Zhuge Liang a Guanyuan server, he might still be staying in Tancheng to "recuperate".
Now the Zhuge brothers also have residences in Shouchun City, so Zhuge Xuan lived directly in the courtyard where the Zhuge brothers were.
Liu Feng just walked to the door and said goodbye. Zhuge Xuan had just arrived, and he must have a lot of private things to communicate with the Zhuge brothers. He would be a bit of a bad guest if he stayed at this time.
After Liu Feng left, the Zhuge brothers surrounded Zhuge Xuan into the courtyard.
This house is very large, with a courtyard with three entrances. Zhuge Xuan came here not alone this time, but with his stepmother Wang, his younger brother Zhuge Jun and his two sisters.
Although Zhuge Jun is young, he is a man.
So, he and his brothers sent their mother and sisters back to the backyard and entered the hall together.
As the elder, Zhuge Xuan naturally sat at the top.
Zhuge Jin is on the left, Zhuge Liang is on the right, and Zhuge Jun is sitting under Zhuge Jin.
After sitting at the table, the maid served tea and then left.
After there was no one else in the hall, Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang looked at each other, saluted Zhuge Xuan together and said, "Uncle came from Xuzhou a long way away, and I don't know how well he is."
Zhuge Xuan. Xuan smiled and raised his hand from afar, giving them a virtual support: "Mr. Hua is really a god. . After being treated by him, I feel better now, and the cough I had in the past has gone away for a long time."
At this point, Zhuge Xuan paused, and then continued: "This is all the kindness of Hsiao Qi, you two. Now that we have served Hussar and Zhengnan, we must go all out and not be sneaky.”
"Yes, uncle!"
Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang responded at the same time.
Seeing that the nephews have a bright future, especially the second nephew, who is a talented person at a young age, tall and majestic, and majestic. He heard that Hussar even intended to recruit him as his son-in-law. When Zhuge Xuan thought of this, he felt I was so excited.
So, he was quite satisfied and said: "This expedition to the south invites me to go south just for you to be crowned Yuanfu, which shows that they value you. My Zhuge family has been loyal for generations, and my ancestors have profound virtues, so Since we have this opportunity, we must put loyalty first and never bring shame to our ancestors."
Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang bowed down again.
Even if Zhuge Xuan didn't say it, the brothers Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang were grateful to Liu Bei and his son and kept it in their hearts. Naturally, they would not disobey Zhuge Xuan on this point.
Seeing that the Zhuge Jin brothers were respectful and obedient, Zhuge Xuan was also very satisfied. He waved his hands and said: "We are all members of our own family, so there is no need to be formal. You are all grown up now, and my uncle also wants to discuss something with you. "
Hearing Zhuge Xuan speak like this, the two Zhuge Jin brothers raised their heads and their expressions relaxed a little.
Zhuge Jin was the elder brother, so it was natural for him to ask: "I wonder what uncle wants to tell me to do?"
Zhuge Xuan was in a very good mood, and said with a smile: "Now you wait. With his important role in Qiusi's command, I don't have to worry about my uncle's future. Now that my uncle is in good health, I am still thinking about it. I want to go to Jingzhou to find my old master, Yu Gong. I also have the mission of Zhennan and Luo. , This is a good way to tell the general that there is a beginning and an end. Personally, Brother Jing Sheng and I have been friends for many years. We parted in a hurry, but I miss him very much now. "
The Yu Gong Zhuge Xuan mentioned was that he had been ordered by Liu Biao to escort a group of offerings to Chang'an to pay homage to the emperor.
On the way back to Jingzhou after completing this matter, Zhuge Xuan suddenly received news that his cousin Zhuge Gui died of a sudden illness, leaving Zhuge Jin and other brothers helpless.
So, Zhuge Xuan entrusted his deputy to return to Jingzhou to ask for leave. He himself went straight from Luoyang to Mount Tai. After receiving Zhuge Gui's family, he escorted them all the way back to his hometown of Langya Yangdu. .
After that, because Zhuge Liang and others were young, and because of the war in Xuzhou, Zhuge Xuan had to delay a year or two to stay in Yangdu to take care of them.
Later, Zhuge Xuan took them south to go to Jingzhou, and when they defected to Liu Biao, they were intercepted by Liu Feng.
Coupled with a later letter from Liu Biao, he persuaded Zhuge Xuan to stay in Xuzhou temporarily to enhance the friendship between Jing and Xu.
Therefore, in fact, Zhuge Xuan is not only still Liu Biao's old official, but if we want to be more serious, he can still be regarded as Liu Biao's person.
After all, Liu Biao did not fire him in the first place, but now he still bears Liu Biao's appointment.
Liu Biao was not bad to Zhuge Xuan. Later, even after Zhuge Xuan died, Liu Biao still did not let anyone leave. Instead, he raised Zhuge Liang and other siblings and selected them among the wealthy families in Jingzhou. in law.
Although there is a lot of Liu Biao's selfishness involved in this, I have to admit that Liu Biao is still quite friendly to the Zhuge family. It is no wonder that Zhuge Xuan is still thinking about Liu Biao at this time.
When they heard that their uncle was going to defect to Liu Biao, the cheerful expressions on Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang's faces dropped.
Jingzhou is not a good place nowadays.
Especially Zhuge Liang, who has already begun to speculate that the next expansion target of Liu Bei and his son is Jingzhou.
Although Zhuge Jin is not as sensitive as Zhuge Liang, he also feels that Jingzhou is no longer the blessed place in troubled times before, and there is a fear of military disaster.
Therefore, both Zhuge brothers could not help but start persuading.
Zhuge Jin spoke first: "Uncle, you have just recovered now. We are going to Jingzhou, which is thousands of miles away. What should we do if something changes on the way?"
Zhuge Xuan's face darkened: "I and I Jing Sheng, who is called a master, is actually a confidant. Although he is thousands of miles away, how can he stop me? My body is naturally the clearest, so you don’t have to worry about it. "
Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed, and he slowly said: "Uncle, you went to Jingzhou now, but you failed Duke Jing Sheng."
"How do you say this?"
< br>Zhuge Xuan was startled, then calmed down and said: "A Liang, you are no longer a child, so you can't pretend to be arrogant to deceive others."
Zhuge Liang replied respectfully: "Liang will definitely keep his uncle's teachings in mind, but this is not a big deal. It's because my uncle didn't know that the situation has changed."
Zhuge Xuan frowned slightly: "These words "What do you mean?"
Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Jun also looked at Zhuge Liang, and only the latter said: "Uncle, I don't know. Since Liu Xun transferred to Jingzhou last year, he was taken in by Jing Shenggong. The harmonious relationship between Xuande Gong began to show cracks. Later, although Jing Shenggong sent an envoy Pang Gongyuan to make up for it, he only paid verbal thanks and made no substantial concessions. Xuande Gong was very dissatisfied. "
"It's just that Duke Jing Sheng was also from the clan, and Duke Xuande didn't want the clan to kill each other, so he took a step back. This made it possible for the two states to avoid the use of swords."
"To avoid the need for swords?"
Zhu Ge The pseudo-governor of Lujiang who was reported to Lujiang conquered Lujiang violently and sucked out the bones and marrow. However, after Duke Xuande was so powerful and captured Yuan Shu, he actually wanted to use Lujiang as a gift and defect to Duke Jingsheng. "
"Gong Xuande complied with the destiny and was authorized by the emperor's court to rebel against the king's master. Duke Jing Sheng actually sheltered the rebellious ministers, split the state, cut off the counties, and raised treacherous traitors. How is this move different from disobedience to the emperor? , betraying the court?”
“This…” Zhuge Xuan was dumbfounded. No matter how good his relationship with Liu Biao was, he could not figure out how to defend Liu Biao.
Zhuge Liang followed up: "Uncle, if you really want to repay Duke Jing Sheng, why not stay in Shouchun and make some efforts to heal the rift between Xu and Jing."
After hearing this, Zhuge Xuan became silent. .
After a long time, he sighed and said: "Let me think twice."
Zhuge Liang also gave up as soon as he saw the opportunity. Although he didn't know what would happen if Zhuge Xuan went to Jingzhou. trouble, but one thing is for sure, Liu Bei and his son are likely to use their troops next in Jingzhou.
If things really develop like this, then Zhuge Xuan will definitely be in trouble after he goes to Jingzhou.
Zhuge Liang secretly thought that although he had temporarily persuaded his uncle, the matter was not over yet.
I'm afraid we have to find Hussar and Zhengnan to resolve this matter.
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As soon as Zhuge Xuan arrived, Zhuge Liang's Yuanfu matter began smoothly.
A sunny and auspicious day was chosen. Liu Bei and Liu Feng, their father and son, also brought Chen Deng, Xun You, Lu Su, Liu Ye, Guan Yu and many other celebrities to watch the ceremony.
The Chen family in Xiapi, the Xun family in Yingchuan, and the Liu family in Chengde are all county noble families. The Zhuge family is only a second-rate family in the prefecture and county, so how can it compare with these families.
Having these people watch the ceremony will also have a great praise effect on Zhuge Liang's reputation.
Therefore, Zhuge Xuan was happy but also a little disappointed.
I was happy because there were many distinguished guests, all of them celebrities, but I was disappointed because Liu Feng made a suggestion to him.
Liu Feng hopes to choose a character for Zhuge Liang.
Logically speaking, it was Zhuge Xuan who decided on the word choice.
But who told Zhuge Xuanding not to be named Kong Ming?
At this time, Zhuge Xuan gave Zhuge Liang the name Zhongming.
Historically, Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Xuan separated. Zhuge Xuan led his stepmother to form his own family, while the minors Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Jun and two of Zhuge Gui's daughters followed Zhuge Xuan.
There is currently no family division, and Zhuge Liang ranks second, so Zhuge Xuan decided on the name "Zhongming".
In order to prevent the word Kong Ming from disappearing in the long river of history, Liu Feng had to intervene brazenly and changed Zhong Ming to Kong Ming.
This move is actually quite rude, and there is no good excuse.
But Liu Feng still did it. After all, not everything has to be viewed from the pros and cons, and Liu Feng also wanted to do whatever he wanted.
Sure enough, although Zhuge Xuan was quite dissatisfied, he finally made concessions.
Zhuge Liang was crowned Yuanfu and gave Zhuge Xuan the word "Kong Ming".
Zhuge Kongming began to appear on the stage of history.
After serving Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang revealed Zhuge Xuan's thoughts to Liu Feng.
When Liu Feng heard this, he thought it was a coincidence.
I originally planned to send Zhuge Xuan to Luozhong, but now I can’t even let Zhuge Xuan go to Jingzhou.
Although it is common sense for nobles in this era to diversify their investments, even if the family suffers losses, they rarely resent their lord. But Zhuge Liang has already begged him. If he doesn't do something to deal with this, it will be difficult to say in the future.
Therefore, Liu Feng immediately told Zhuge Liang what he had in mind, and the latter thought for a moment and then readily agreed.
Sending Zhuge Xuan to Luozhong and using the emperor to suppress Liu Biao is naturally the best thing.
In this way, Zhuge Liang no longer has to worry about something happening to his uncle in Jingzhou.
Immediately, Liu Feng included Zhuge Xuan into his Shangluo team.
After staying in Shouchun for another two days, Liu Feng set off again, heading north to Luozhong.
This time, in addition to the original Pang Tong, Xu Chu, Lu Meng, and Ling Tong, Liu Feng's team also included Zhuge's uncle and nephew and Xun You.
The reason why I brought Xun You into Luo was because he missed his relatives, and it was just a good time for him to reunite with Xun Yu. At this time, Xun Yu was not the only one in Luozhong, Xun Yu's cousin and Xun You's cousin Xun Yue was also in Luozhong.
At present, the Xun clan is mainly divided into three parts. One part follows Xun Chen in Hebei, and the other part follows Xun Yu in Henan. The Xun clan in Henan is divided into two parts, one is in Luozhong, and the other is in Henan. In Yanzhou.
Xun You only has a small family and can only be regarded as a homeless person.
However, after entering Luo this time, Xun You was able to reunite with some of the Xun clan members.
Of course, Xun You also had a mission. Both Liu Bei and Liu Feng and his son hoped that Xun You could help persuade the Xun clan members to go south to join Liu Bei and serve Liu Bei and his son.
Besides Xun You, there is another person named Zhang Liao.
This time I am heading north, and I also want to complete this year's horse trade. Naturally, I need a riding general who is familiar with horses.
In addition to his own people, Liu Feng also brought a mysterious guest.
This guest was of noble birth and achieved great achievements. Together with the imperial seal, he became the tribute to Beijing this time.
He is Yuan · Dry Bones in the Tomb · Defending Ghost on the Road · Honey Water Dependent · Natural Enemy of the General · Big Sima’s Younger Brother · Seventy-two Green Forest Blockheads · Sun Bofu Dog Father · Shu.
This time Liu Feng entered Luo to report his victory to the court, escort Yuan Gongluo to Luo, and at the same time present the imperial seal to the emperor.
As for the position of Yangzhou Mu, it was just that Liu Feng wanted to take on more responsibilities for the court and the emperor, and was not worth mentioning.
It is summer and the weather is hot, but it is very convenient to enter Luoyang. You can go directly to Luoyang by water.
Now there are no more thieves along the way than before, and it can be said to be smooth and smooth.
In just half a month, Liu Feng and others had arrived in Luozhong.
Although Liu Feng did not make any fanfare, Luozhong had already received the news very early.
Not only did the emperor send Zhong Yao, Dong Zhao and others ten miles out of Luoyang to meet him, General Cao Cao also sent his heir Cao Ang, and Shi Manchong, the chief minister of the prime minister's office, accompanied him.
Such a high standard also shows how much the Luozhong court, the emperor and the generals valued Liu Feng.
As for whether this high regard is entirely due to Liu Feng personally, or because of the bonus of Yuan Shu and Chuanguo Jade Seal, it is inconvenient to go into details.
(End of this chapter)