How did Zhuge Liang say again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again?

In terms of talent at that time, Zhuge Liang was unparalleled in the world. Pang Tong, who was known as the "phoenix chick" alongside him, was still far behind him in terms of talent, especially in terms of temperament. So how could a down-and-out Mr. Liu be allowed to leave just as soon as he was asked, "This hurts his self-esteem too much!"

Chinese intellectuals are very particular about face. Zhu Ziqing would rather die than eat the Americans' face because he was concerned about his own face or dignity. Therefore, Zhuge Liang must not follow him the first time, but three times, and it depends on his sincerity, so when Liu Bei paid attention to him for the third time, he still had a nap of "Whoever wakes up first in a big dream".

The purpose of Zhuge Liang's "Three" Visits to the Thatched Cottage is:

1. Zhuge Liang compared himself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi, but Sima Hui said he was comparable to Jiang Ziya who had supported Zhou for 800 years and Zhang Liang who had founded Han Dynasty for 400 years. When Jiang Ziya assisted King Wen of Zhou, he was a first-rate and relatively first-rate king. When Zhuge Liang assisted Liu Bei, he was a first-rate and relatively second-rate emperor. Liu Bei was not even as talented as Cao Cao. Jiang Ziya was fishing on the Wei River, and King Wen of Zhou pulled his cart for 800 steps. Liu Bei not only paid three visits, but even Zhuge Liang was unwilling to pay 800 visits.

2． Zhuge Liang knew very well at that time that if he wanted to assist Liu Bei, whether his talents could be brought into full play would largely depend on Liu Bei's trust and reliance on him, so he had to put on a high profile and let Liu Bei bow his noble head deeply. The first impression is very important. This is Zhuge Liang's first impression on Liu Bei.

3. Things that are too easy to get will not be cherished. Only those who have gone through countless hardships will be cherished. Zhuge Liang asked Liu Bei to cherish his talent.

4. Why three visits instead of four or five visits? Because Zhuge Liang expected that Liu Bei would not have the patience and wisdom to get him. As the saying goes: "One more time, two more times, but not three more times." Three is the common psychological bottom line for people. If you don't get what you want three times, Liu Bei may have really given up. At that time, Zhuge Liang would have no time to cry, and he could only sigh for the rest of his life that he failed to appreciate his talent.