Vernacular Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Back to the 54th Session

When Liu Bei heard that Lu Su had arrived, he went out of the city with Zhuge Liang to meet him. After receiving the mansion, the two met and completed the ceremony. Lu Su said: "My master heard that your nephew died unfortunately and specially prepared a gift to send me to mourn. Zhou Taishou paid tribute to Mr. and Mr. Zhuge many times. " After receiving the gifts, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang got up to thank them and treated each other with wine.

Lu Su said, "My uncle said,' If Zi is not here, I will return to Jingzhou immediately.' Now that my son has passed away, he will definitely be sent back to Jingzhou. I don't know when to deliver the goods. "Liu Bei said," Sir, drink first. This matter is easy to discuss. " After a few drinks, Lu Su asked again.

Before Liu Bei could answer, Zhuge Liang changed his color and said, "Amethyst, you are so unreasonable that you only ask Jingzhou!" " Since the establishment of Emperor Gaudi's Snake-cutting Uprising, it's unfortunate that treacherous men have gathered together and returned to orthodoxy sooner or later. My master is the great-grandson of Emperor Xiaojing after Wang Jing in Zhongshan, which is the uncle of today's emperor. Why can't he have the right to divide the land? Besides, Liu Jingsheng is my master's brother. What is unnatural? Your master is the son of a small official in Qiantang, and he has made no contribution to the court. It is still too greedy to occupy six counties and eighty-one States by strength. It has always wanted to forcibly annex the territory of China. Liu's world, my grandfather surnamed Liu is not qualified, your grandfather surnamed Sun? Besides, Battle of Red Cliffs, my master has worked hard, and so have all our soldiers. How can we say that the Wu Dong family did all this? If I hadn't borrowed the southeast wind, how could Zhou Lang have succeeded? If Jiangdong is breached, don't say that Er Qiao is placed in Bronx Palace, even if you are the family of ministers, you can't protect yourself. My master didn't answer you immediately just now, just because Amethyst is a smart person, so you don't need to explain clearly. How can you be so unreasonable! "

Lu Su was speechless. It took a long time before he said, "What Mr. Zhuge said is not unreasonable. But when it comes to me, it is very unreasonable. " Zhuge Liang asked, "Why not?" Lu Su said: "When my uncle was suffering in the sun, I introduced my husband to cross the river to meet my master;" Later, Zhou Gongjin wanted to arise and capture Jingzhou, and I blocked it tightly; As for the return of my son to Jingzhou after his death, I promise. Now I don't say anything, how can I reply? My master and governor Zhou must be to blame. Although I die without complaint, I am afraid that I will annoy Wu Dong and cause war. At that time, my uncle couldn't sit still in Jingzhou and could only be laughed at by the whole world. "

Zhuge Liang said: "Cao Cao commands millions of people and always takes the name of the son of heaven." I don't take it seriously. How can I be afraid of Zhou Lang? " ! If Mr. Wang feels that his face is not good-looking, I will advise the Lord to publish a paper document and temporarily borrow Jingzhou as the base. When we try to find another city to settle down, we will send it back to Soochow. How's this? Lu Su asked, "Where are you going to take Jingzhou and return it?" ? Zhuge Liang replied, "The land of the Central Plains cannot be plotted for the time being. Surprisingly, Liu Zhang is weak, and my master wants to plot evil. If we can plot to give up the land, we will return it. "Lu Su helpless, had to listen.

Liu Bei personally wrote down the document and made an oath, and the guarantor Zhuge Liang also made an oath. Zhuge Liang said, "I'm from my uncle's side. How can I vouch for myself? I would like to ask Mr. Amethyst to give me a word that I will have a confession when I return to Wuhou. " Lu Su said: "I know that my uncle is a kind person and must not be responsible for each other." So he took the words, received the documents, had a banquet and left.

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang sent them to the ship. Zhuge Liang charged: "When Amethyst goes back to meet the marquis of Wu, she should fully explain our goodwill and not regenerate right and wrong. If our documents are not accurate, the two families will be torn apart, and I will even take all 81 States. Now as long as the two families live in harmony, don't let thieves see our jokes. "

After saying goodbye, Lu Su returned to the boat and first went to Chaisang County to see Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu asked, "How did Amethyst recapture Jingzhou this time?" Lu Su said, "There are documents here." I gave it to Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu stamped his foot after reading the letter and said, "Amethyst, you have been cheated by Zhuge Cunfu again! This document is called land borrowing, which is really a lie. He said he would return it if he took it. Who knows when he will take it? If you can't get surprisingly in ten years, you won't pay it back in ten years? What's the use of such a certificate? You can vouch for him! If he doesn't pay it back for a long time, he will be in trouble. What should you do if the master scolds you? "

Lu Su listened to this sentence for a long time and said, "I don't think Liu Bei will fail me." Zhou Yu said: "Amethyst is really an honest gentleman. Liu Bei is a fierce man in the world, and Zhuge Liang is also very cunning. I'm afraid it's not what Mr. Wang imagined. " Lu Su said, "What shall we do?" Zhou Yu said, "Amethyst is my benefactor. I thought I had a gift for rice. How can I not save you? " For the time being, you can stay in my house for a few days, and we'll think of some way when I come back from the meticulous work I sent to Jiangbei. "Lu Su in the mind some be agitated.

A few days later, I brought back a detailed report: "In Jingzhou City, a cloth funeral was held, and a new grave was built outside the city, and the soldiers were mourning." Zhou Yu was shocked and asked, "Who died here?" It is said in detail: "It is Mrs. Gan of Liu Bei who died and is arranging a funeral." Zhou Yu said to Lu Su, "I have worked it out. This plan will make Liu Bei surrender, and Jingzhou will get it! " Lu Su said, "What's your plan?" Zhou Yu said: "Liu Bei will definitely remarry after losing his wife. Our host has a sister, who is very brave. She has hundreds of maids and maids, and she goes in and out with swords. The room is full of all kinds of weapons, even men can't compare with her. I'll write to my master now, send someone to Jingzhou for matchmaking, and trick Liu Bei into marrying in Jiangdong. When Liu Bei arrives in Nanxu, not only will his wife not be married, but we will also put him in prison and send someone to exchange Jingzhou for Liu Bei. After they delivered Jingzhou City, I had another idea. At that time, on Amethyst, I didn't need to bear any responsibility. " Lu Su hurried to thank humbly.

Zhou Yu wrote a letter and sent Lu Su to Nanxu, where he met Sun Quan. Let's borrow Jingzhou first, then show Liu Bei's documents. Sun Quan said, "Amethyst, you are really confused! What's the use of such an instrument! " Lu Su said, "There are still letters from the governor of Zhou, saying that this strategy can win Jingzhou." Sun Quan nodded secretly after reading it, wondering who to send it to, and suddenly realized, "This must be Lv Fan." Then he called, "I heard that Mrs. Xuande died. I have a younger sister who wants to take Liu Bei as a son-in-law and get married forever, so that we can break Cao Cao and help the Han family together in the future. I don't think Jpua can do this well. I hope that Mr. Wang will go to Jingzhou for a hard trip. " Lv Fan was ordered to pack up the boats and lead several people to Jingzhou.

It is said that Liu Bei has been worried day and night since he lost Mrs. Gan. One day, while Liu Bei was chatting with Zhuge Liang, it was reported that Soochow had sent Lv Fan. Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "This is Zhou Yu's plan again. He must have come for Jingzhou. I only eavesdrop behind the screen. If he wants anything, the host will promise everything first. Let's stay at the inn. "

Liu Bei ordered Lv Fan to come. After the ceremony, Liu Bei sat down and asked, "What's the big deal about Jpua's coming here?" Lv Fan said, "I heard that my uncle recently lost his spouse. I have a happy marriage here, so I didn't avoid suspicion to protect the media. I wonder what your uncle thinks? " Liu Bei said: "It is a great misfortune to lose his wife in middle age. My wife, Mrs. Gan, is not cold, how can she have the heart to talk about marriage? " Lv Fan said, "If a man has no wife, it is like a big house without beams. How could he violate the ethics of human relations by losing his wife in middle age? My master, the marquis of Wu, has a younger sister who is beautiful and virtuous and worthy of an uncle. If Sun and Liu are Qin Jin's friends forever, then thieves will never face up to the southeast again. This matter benefits the country and the people. Please don't doubt. But Mrs. Wu of our country loves this girl very much and refuses to let her marry far away. She must let her uncle marry in Soochow. "

Liu Bei asked, "Does the marquis of Wu know about this?" Lv Fan said: "If I don't report to the marquis of Wu in advance, how can I have the courage to talk nonsense!" Liu Bei said: "I am nearly half a year old and my sideburns are all white." That Wuhou's sister is in her prime. This marriage is not suitable. "Although Wu Hou's sister is only a woman, she is determined to win the battle with men. She often says,' If she is not a hero in the world, she will never get married.' Now his uncle is famous all over the world. He is just more suitable for a gentleman than that lady. How can he say that he is not suitable because of his age? Liu Bei said, "Sir, go to rest for the time being, and I will give you an answer tomorrow." . Then arrange a banquet for Lv Fan to rest between buildings.

In the evening, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang discussed this matter. Zhuge Liang said, "I already know Lv Fan's purpose. This is a good thing, your master can promise. Send him to see the marquis of Wu first, make an appointment face to face, and then kiss him another day. " Liu Bei asked, "Zhou Yu intends to hurt me. How can I easily jump into the fire pit? " Zhuge Liang laughed and said, "Although Zhou Yu is full of tricks, he never jumped out of my expectation! I can use a little cleverness to make Zhou Yu's plan fail. Wuhou's sister can marry the master again, and Jingzhou will be foolproof. " Liu Bei hesitated in his heart.

Zhuge Liang sent Sun Gan to Jiangdong to mediate the marriage. After receiving the order, Sun Gan followed Lv Fan to see Sun Quan in Jiangdong. Sun Quan said, "I am willing to adopt my little sister to Liu Bei. I have no other ideas." Sun Gan thanked him and returned to Jingzhou to report to Liu Bei: "The marquis of Wu and other masters went to Jiangdong to get married." Liu Bei doubted that he would go. Zhuge Liang said, "I have made three plans unless Zilong can't go." He called Zhao Yun near and whispered, "You should take these three measures to protect your master from going to Wu Dong. There are three tricks in the kit, which should be implemented in turn. " Pass the three tricks to Zhao Yun to collect the meat. Zhuge Liang first sent someone to Soochow to deliver a dowry, and everything was complete.

It was October in the 14th year of Jian 'an (AD 209). Liu Bei, Zhao Yun and Sun Gan led ten clippers and left Jingzhou for south Xu. Everything in Jingzhou was mediated by Zhuge Liang, but Liu Bei was very nervous.

When we arrived in Nanxu and the ship docked, Zhao Yun said, "The three wonderful plans ordered by the military adviser should be carried out in turn. Now that you have arrived, you should open the first kit first. " So he opened the toolbox and looked at the plan. Then he ordered 500 accompanying sergeants to do this and that, and all the sergeants were taken away. And let Liu Beixian visit Joe. Qiao Guo has always been Er Qiao's father and lives in Nanxu. Liu Bei, with a sheep and a bottle of wine, went to visit first and talked about Lv Fan's matchmaker's words. The 500 sergeants accompanying him went to Nanxu to buy comprador articles, and spread the news that Liu Bei wanted to be a son-in-law in Soochow, and the whole city knew it. When Sun Quan heard that Liu Bei had arrived, he ordered Lv Fan to meet him and rest in the building for the time being.

After seeing Liu Bei, Joe went to see him and congratulated him. Wu Guotai is in his early fifties and full of energy. When he saw his in-laws come to congratulate him, he asked, "What's the happy event?" Joe said, "Your lover has been betrothed to Liu Bei. Liu Bei has arrived in Nanxu. Why did you keep it from me? " Guo Tai said in surprise: "I really don't know this!" "He sent for the marquis of Wu to inquire about the situation, and at the same time sent for the city.

People came to report: "It really happened. The son-in-law has rested in the inn, and 500 accompanying sergeants are buying pigs, sheep and fruits in the city to get married. The woman who is the matchmaker is Lv Fan and the man is Sun Gan. They are all waiting in the inn. " The country is so surprised.

In a short time, Sun Quan came to the kitchen to see his mother, and Wu Guotai beat his chest and cried. Sun Quan asked, "What troubles does mother have?" Mrs. Guo said, "You treat me like nothing! What did my sister tell you when she was in danger? " Sun Quan was surprised and asked, "Mother has something to say in the light. Why do you want to talk about this past? " Taiguo said: "It is common sense in ancient and modern times that men should marry and women should marry." As your mother, you should ask my advice in advance. You take Liu Bei as your son-in-law. Why did you keep it from me? I gave birth to this daughter! "Sun Quan was taken aback and asked," where did mother hear that? "Mrs. Guo said," If you do something that others don't know, unless you don't do it yourself. Who else in the city doesn't know? You came here without telling me! Joe said to Lao Guo, "I knew it for a long time, so I came to congratulate you." . "Sun Quan said," that's not true. It is Zhou Yu's trick. In order to get Jingzhou, Liu Bei was detained after earning money in the name of this matter and asked him to exchange Jingzhou. If he doesn't listen, kill Liu Bei first. This is a trick, not the actual situation. "

Wu Guotai was furious after hearing this, and cursed Zhou Yu: "As the prefect of six counties and eighty-one states, you really have no intention of attacking Jingzhou, but you use this honey trap in the name of my daughter! Even if I kill Liu Bei, my daughter is a widow. How to say kiss in the future This has delayed my daughter's life! It's all your good deeds! " Joe Lao Guo said: "If this tactic is adopted, even if Jingzhou is won, it will be laughed at by the whole world. Where does this work! " Sun Quan said directly that he was speechless.

Wu Guotai just kept scolding Zhou Yu. Joe advised, "Things have come to this. Liu Huangshu is a relative of the Han family. It is better to really recruit him as a son-in-law, so as not to expose the dirty laundry. " Sun Quan said: "This age is not suitable either!" Joe Lao Guo said, "Liu Huangshu is a contemporary hero. You won this son-in-law, which is not a disgrace to your sister. " Mrs Guo said, "I don't know this Liu Huangshu either. We'll meet in Kanrogi tomorrow. If I don't like what I want, I will let you do whatever you want; If I like it, I will naturally marry my daughter! " Sun Quan is a very filial man. Hearing his mother say this, he agreed at once.

Sun Quan summoned Lv Fan and ordered a banquet at the abbot of Kanluoji tomorrow, so that the whole country would pay attention to Liu Bei. Lv Fan said, "Why don't you let Jia Hua lead 300 swordsmen to ambush in the two corridors? If the countries are too different, just give the order and both sides will come out together and take him down. " Sun Quan then called Jia Hua and told him to get ready in advance, only to see Mrs. Guo's face and movements.

When Joe left and went back, he sent someone to report: "Tomorrow the marquis of Wu and Mrs. Guo will look at each other face to face, uncle, be careful!" Liu Bei consulted with Sun Gan and Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun said, "Tomorrow, you will have bad luck. I will lead 500 soldiers to protect your master's safety. "

The next day, he and Joe sat down in the abbot's room of the Kanyu Temple. Sun Quan led a group of counselors to come, and asked Xuande to enter the inn. Liu Bei, dressed in gorgeous armor and cotton robe, rode to Kanluoji with his sword on his back. Zhao Yunquan once wore a belt and led 500 soldiers with him. I dismounted in front of the temple and met Sun Quan first. Sun Quan was already scared when he saw Liu Bei's extraordinary appearance. After the ceremony, the two entered the abbot temple to see their wives.

Wu Guotai was overjoyed to see Liu Bei and said to Joe Lao Guo, "This is really my husband!" Joe said: "Liu Bei has the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, the appearance of the sun and the moon." More importantly, he has always been widely kind in the world. Cathay Pacific has such a son-in-law, which is really gratifying! " After Liu Bei thanked him, he gave a banquet at the abbot temple.

Soon, Zhao Yun came in with a sword and stood beside Liu Bei. Mrs. Guo asked, "Who is this?" Liu Bei replied, "He is Zhao Zilong of Changshan." Mrs. Guo asked, "Did Zhao Zilong rescue Adou from Changbanpo in Dangyang?" Liu Bei said, "Exactly." Tai Guo said, "How heroic the general is!" So Zhao Yun was rewarded with drinking. Zhao Yun said to Liu Bei, "I was just visiting the porch and saw a thug lurking in the room. I must be up to no good. Adults can report to adults. "

Liu Bei knelt in front of the imperial palace and cried, "The imperial palace is going to kill Liu Bei, and I have come to ask for punishment." Mrs. Guo asked, "Where do you start?" Liu Bei said, "The thugs lurking under the two porches didn't kill me, Liu Bei. What is this for? " Guo Jia was so angry that he cursed Sun Quan: "Today Liu Bei became my son-in-law, just like my children. Why did you ambush the thugs under the two porches? " Sun Quan said he didn't know, so he called Lv Fan to ask, and Lv Fan put the blame on Jia Hua. Wu Guotai cursed Jia Hua loudly, but the hapless Jia Hua didn't say a word. Guo Tai drank a few glasses of wine and started to kill people. Liu Bei pleaded: "Killing the general is not good for the happy event, so it will be difficult for me to live in the country for a long time." Joe also came to persuade Jia Hua, but was rejected by Mrs. Guo, and the hatchet man fled.

During the dinner, Liu Bei went to the toilet and came to the front of the temple. He saw a stone in the yard. Liu Bei pulled out the sword worn by his entourage and prayed to the sky: "If I can return to Jingzhou and achieve Wang Ba's career, this sword will split this stone in half. If you die here unfortunately, the sword can't open the stone. " As he spoke, the sword fell, the fire splashed and the stone was split in half.

Sun Quan saw it from behind and asked, "Why does Liu Bei hate this stone so much?" Liu Bei replied: "I am nearly fifty years old, and I still can't get rid of thieves for my country." I often hate myself. " God bless me, I am a son-in-law now. This is a great opportunity in my life. Just now I asked Heaven to buy divination. If I can break Cao Xinghan and cut this stone with my sword, it will come true. Sun Quan thought to himself, "Is Liu Bei cheating me with this? He once cheated Cao Cao. " Sun Quan also drew his sword and said to Liu Bei, "I also ask someone to do divination. If you can break the thief, cut this stone with one sword. He prayed in the dark and said, "If you can get Jingzhou and prosper Wu Dong, you can split this stone in half with one sword!" " ! ""the sword fell and the boulder was broken. There is still a cross-shaped "hate stone". Later generations view this scene and write poems praising:

The two men took the sword and returned to their seats. After several rounds of drinking, Sun Gan motioned for Liu Bei with his eyes. Liu Bei said, "I'm not good at drinking. I'll go first." Sun Quan sent Liu Bei to the temple, and they stood side by side, looking at the scenery of the whole country. Liu Bei said, "This is really the best in the world!" Up to now, Kanroji brand says, "the best in the world". Later generations have poems to praise:

When they visited the scenery, the river was full of wind, red waves rolled snow, and white waves lifted the sky. Suddenly I saw a boat sailing on the river like a flat ground in the waves. Liu Bei praised: "Southerners drive boats and northerners ride horses. So I believe this sentence. " Sun Quan thought, "What Liu Bei said is a joke. I'm not used to riding horses. " So he ordered the left and right to lead the horse, fly on the horse, gallop down the mountain, turn around and whip up the mountain. He smiled and asked Liu Bei, "Why are southerners not good at riding horses?" Hearing this, Liu Bei jumped off his clothes, jumped on his horse, flew down the mountain and galloped home. Two people immediately prone on the hillside, whip laugh. This place is still called "Zhumapo". Later generations have a poem saying:

When they returned together, the people in Nanxu heard about it and all congratulated them. After Liu Bei returned to the inn, he consulted with Sun Gan. Sun Gan said: "Your grandfather can only ask Joe Lao Guo to get married early, so as not to cause trouble again." The next day, Liu Bei dismounted in front of Qiao Guo's former residence. Joe Lao Guo intervened, and after the ceremony, the tea was put aside. Liu Bei appealed, "Many people in Jiangdong want to harm me. I'm afraid I won't stay here long. " Joe said to him, "Liu Bei, relax. I am going to report it to my wife, which will make people more secure. " Liu Bei thanked him and went back to the inn.

Joe went to see his wife again and said that Liu Bei was worried about someone's murder and was anxious to go back to Jingzhou. "My son-in-law, who dares to harm him?" The king was furious. Immediately let Liu Bei move into the academy to stay temporarily and get married another day. Liu Bei went to report to the Lord protector and said, "I'm afraid it's inconvenient for Zhao Yun to be outside, and the sergeant won't accept it." Mrs. Guo told everyone to move to the mansion and have a rest. Don't stay in the inn any more, so as not to cause trouble. Liu Bei was secretly pleased.

A few days later, a grand banquet was held, and Princess Sun Shangxiang and Liu Bei got married. At night, the guests dispersed, and two rows of red torches led Liu Bei into the bridal chamber. But when I saw a group of knives and guns under the lamp, all the maids stood on both sides, with swords on their bodies. Liu Bei was terrified out of her wits.

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? Written on August 20 18 19 (the ninth day of July in the ancient calendar)

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