While Zhou Mo's family of three was having a good time eating and chatting, there was a similarly warm scene in another residential house in Chengdu.

Zhuge Liang, his wife Huang, and the new member of this small family, Zhuge Qiao, were also eating and chatting, laughing happily from time to time.

Since Lu Meng's sneak attack on Jingzhou, Zhuge Liang has not contacted his brother for many years, and he misses him very much. When Zhuge Qiao came to Chengdu, he also brought Zhuge Jin's family letter, which made Zhuge Liang very happy.

The letter learned that Zhuge Jin was in good health and was highly favored by Sun Quan. He was favored by Wu Dynasty and was in good health. He had difficulty reading because of his old eyesight. Later, after Zhou Mo gave him a magnifying glass, he could keep reading every day and his mood changed.

Very good. Zhuge Liang kept nodding his head.

Because Wu and Shu have restored diplomatic relations, Zhuge Liang is also preparing to send a letter home to his brother the next day.

What Zhuge Qiao likes to talk about the most is the series of deeds of Zhou Mo on his mission to Soochow. After all, with the popularity of chess and the bad poem written by Sun Quan, the name Zhou Lang of Xishu has already spread throughout Jiangdong.<

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When he heard that Zhou Mo and Prince Sun Deng had made friends through chess, and finally established a deep friendship, Zhuge Liang was delighted and said: "If this is the case, the future of our Wu-Shu Alliance will have another layer of guarantee, even if the King of Wu has

No matter what happens, it will not affect the overall situation of the alliance between the two countries."

It is also known that Zhuge Ke made a huge fortune by running a chess hall. Zhuge changed his image of poverty in the past and quickly became a new rich man in Wuchang City. He couldn't help but marvel.

After asking more carefully, it turned out to be Zhou Mo's handwriting again.

Zhou Mo's gift of a magnifying glass to Zhuge Jin attracted great interest from his wife Huang.

"Is there such a strange thing in the world? I really want to see it. The "Elements of Geometry" written by Zhou Siqian previously opened my eyes. I didn't expect that he has so many new tricks, such as chess. I have this Zhou Siqian,

But I’m becoming more and more interested.”

Zhuge Liang knew that Madam loved to study these institutions and things, so he said: "Madam, if you want to meet Si Qian, it will not be easy. I will invite Si Qian to my house for tea someday. If Madam has anything to say, just ask him face to face."

Zhuge Qiao was also very happy and said: "Okay. I also want to thank Brother Si Qian for taking care of me along the way. I will also ask him for advice on a few games of chess."

The relationship between Zhuge Liang and Zhou Mo is now very familiar, but this is the first time for him to come to his home for tea and to meet his female family members.

Mrs. Huang couldn't help but said: "Zhou Siqian was born in the Zhou family in Langzhong, and his family is wealthy. This is his first time coming to our home. What should we entertain him with?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Although Si Qian comes from a wealthy family, he is not the kind of arrogant and lewd young man. A cup of tea is enough."

The more the family chatted, the happier they became. Time flew by quickly and it was late at night before they knew it.

Huang looked at the time and said with a hint of regret: "Zhong Shen, you don't know how long it has been since my aunt was so happy. Your uncle is busy with official duties and doesn't come home all year round. I want to see him now more than going to the palace."

It’s hard to meet His Majesty. It’s thanks to you that he came home today. I always think that if he doesn’t come back, he might not recognize this door anymore.”

Zhuge Qiao said: "My uncle cares about the world and sacrifices himself to serve the public. He is really an example for us. My aunt should not blame him too much."

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, your aunt is just sharp-tongued and always loves to make fun of me. In fact, she is the most supportive person in the world."

Zhuge Qiao said: "I came from Jingzhou this time. Along the way, I saw farmland and roads. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment. There were also many soldiers helping the people in Shu to build water conservancy. The army and the people were in harmony with the fish and water. This was almost unimaginable in Wu State. When entering Chengdu,

I saw that my uncle's newly built Prime Minister's Mansion was also very simple, and it was not even as good as Lu Boyan's private courtyard in Wuchang."

"To tell the truth, before I came here, I was a little uneasy and felt that Shu was not as good as Wu Yuan. But when I saw these scenes on the road and knew that these were all my uncle's achievements and virtues, my heart settled down and I felt that I was

You've come to the right place."

Zhuge Liang said sternly: "Zhong Shen, you have been wronged when you came to my house. My uncle has a false reputation, but the family is not rich, and he cannot arrange an official position for you. Everything must start from scratch based on your ability. You have been crowned an adult.

If you don’t want to, it’s still too late to regret it now, and my uncle will never criticize you harshly.”

"I don't regret it, I am willing." Zhuge Qiao replied without hesitation.

Then he knelt on the ground and bowed, and when he stood up, his eyes were full of eagerness and he said excitedly: "Father, mother, the child is willing."

Zhuge Liang and his wife had already agreed not to rush Zhuge Qiao to change his mind, but to live together for a while first. After all, Zhuge Qiao was already twenty years old, and it would be difficult for anyone to accept the sudden change of father.

At this moment, when they heard Zhuge Qiao calling out his father and mother sincerely, both of them were excited, their eyes were moist, and they said repeatedly: "Good boy."

Zhuge Liang said again: "Now that you have entered my house, my husband and I will regard you as our own flesh and blood, the eldest son. But since you are the eldest son, the word Zhongshen is not suitable. I will change it to Bosong for you. What do you think?"

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Zhuge Qiao thought for a moment and said happily: "Qiao means long wood, and pine means the noblest among trees. My father hopes that his children will be like pine trees, persevering and noble in character. The child likes this word very much, and I will use it from now on.

Zhuge Bo was relieved."

Zhuge Liang and his wife were very relieved to see that Zhuge Qiao was smart and sensible. Although they met for the first time, they seemed to be a family of three who were born to be a family. There was no sense of strangers or outsiders at all. A huge stone fell in their hearts, and they couldn't help laughing.<

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A few days later, the time came to the first month of spring in the second year of Jianxing.

The annual New Year's Conference was held in Chengdu. Except for Wei Yan, Li Yan and others who did not return due to heavy responsibilities or long distances, most of the other middle- and high-level officials returned to Chengdu to participate.

Taking advantage of the gathering, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang summoned relevant officials and held an important meeting at the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Attendees included Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, Prime Minister's Office Chief Shi Wanglian, Pingnan General Zhou Mo, Prime Minister's Office soldiers Zhang Yi, Ma Su, Yang Yi, etc., as well as General Zhao Yun who made a special trip back to Chengdu from his station, and Li Hui, the Commander-in-Chief of the Nijiang.

The issue that brought these people together to discuss was naturally the Nanzhong Rebellion.

After Gao Ding, the king of the Yuexi barbarians, was assassinated by Zhou Mo and Huang Yuan, a small part of the Yuexi barbarians surrendered to the Han Jiayan Niu tribe, while most of the others were leaderless and only focused on internal fighting, and their strength was not as good as before.

The one who still has strength is Yong Kai, the chief of Yizhou County. This man was born in Nanzhong, and is said to be a descendant of Yong Chi, a fellow of Liu Bang in the early Han Dynasty. He was the most active and arrogant among the rebels.
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The second is Zhu Bao from Xianxian County. This man was originally the Cheng of Xianxian County, and he was also from a wealthy local southern family. After he killed the prefect sent by Liu Bei, he established himself as the prefect and ruled the county as a non-bin.

There is another person who should not be underestimated, that is Meng Huo of Yizhou County. Although he is not the leader of the rebels, he has a very high reputation in Nanzhong, and the people of Yizhou County, regardless of whether they are Yihan or Han, are sincerely convinced by him.
Chapter completed!