Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Became the Eldest Son of Sun Ce - Chapter 153



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Episode 153. Zhuge Liang (1)

February 208.

Hyungju Namgun Gangneungseong.

A long-awaited call from Sonso.

If it had been any other general, he would have headed towards Chiso excitedly, but not Gan Ning.

Gan Ning headed to Chisho with a thread of concern in his heart.

For him, who had a natural intuition that helped him understand Sonso’s true nature, Sonso’s call was not entirely pleasant.

But what can I do? I have already made him my lord, and it is clear that Son So will criticize the world.

Gan Ning, who had already arrived at the government office, entered the Jingzhou governor’s office.

Son So sat on the highest seat in the palace, and next to him stood Byeolga Bangtong and Zhuge Jin, who had come up from Jangsagun.

Sonso, who was usually full of smiles, had an inexplicable sense of determination today.

In the dark atmosphere, Gan Ning quickly greeted him and stood next to Zhuge Jin.

“Sir, Heungpae. I have come here at the call of my lord.”

“Welcome, I have called you because I have something to do.”

And then, questions that were not understood began to come out of Sonso’s mouth.

“I heard that there is a talented person in the temple who is on par with you?”

Bang Tong, who had a questioning expression for a moment, suddenly made a stern expression and started whining.

“…Yes, although it was a small one, my official was called Bongchu (鳳雛), and his friend was called Wolyong (臥龍), but it was too much of an empty reputation for us. Hahaha.”

Bang Tong tried to cover up the issue with laughter. But Son So also responded with laughter and said.

“I’d like to see him once. Can you bring him over?”

For a moment, Bangtong made a dumbfounded expression without answering.

“…yes?”

The head of the broadcasting station became busy.

Would that friend who is just spending his time leisurely in Yongjung come down to Gangneung?

After witnessing the true nature of a friend and the person who will become his master, you will surely think about it.

Sun So left Pang Tong, who was struggling, and continued speaking to Gan Ning.

“It seems like it will be difficult to bring him to the temple by letter since the temple is not responding right away.

I think you, Gam Do-wi, should discuss with them and bring them in properly… You, don’t you know what it means to bring them in? It literally means to bring them in ‘well.’

“I don’t mean to disrespect your previous job, but… Anyway, I hope you make good use of that job and bring me back unconditionally. Do you understand?”

Gan Ning swallowed hard at Sun So’s clear emphasis.

The words “bring him in” came out of Son So’s mouth four times already. Even though he didn’t know, it was clear that Son So valued that scholar named Waryong.

“Yes, I understand.”

The answer was quick, but many thoughts were swirling around in Gan Ning’s head like a storm.

‘If it’s Yongjung… isn’t it right next to Yangyang? But how can you ask me to bring that person here? No way… does that mean you want me to bring him here by any means necessary, like kidnapping him?’

Gan Ning’s feelings became complicated.

However, even though Gan Ning’s inner thoughts were complex, they were not as complex as those of Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin.

Because they suddenly hatched a plan to kidnap their friend and younger brother.

Meanwhile, Zhuge Jin, who was conflicted, tried to say a word for his younger brother, but… Sun So’s gaze was extremely intense.

In the end, Zhuge Jin decided to choose loyalty over affection between separated families.

“…I will follow your orders, my lord.”

***

The tooth of the bangtong.

Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin, who were sitting in their seats, just sighed at each other. It was to the point where they thought they were competing to see who could sigh the longest.

It was a natural lament from the perspective of these two people. They say they chose loyalty, but it is like deceiving their friends and younger siblings. Even if they make up their minds, they cannot help but waver.

Meanwhile, Gan Ning, who felt relieved after Son So disappeared, said:

“The lord wishes to employ a man named Waryong… Why are you sighing so much?”

In fact, Gan Ning thought that getting to Longzhong was difficult, and bringing one person was a simple matter.

‘If he refuses to the end, why don’t you just carry him on your shoulders and run away like you would kidnap a family member?’

Bangtong shook his head with a hollow laugh.

“Actually, it’s not that difficult to get to Yongzhong. You just have to disguise yourself as the superior and arrive at Yongzhong Mountain. However, I’m worried whether that friend will easily accept my lord’s will…

If I knew his personality, he would definitely refuse. Instead, he would tell me to bring my lord. It wouldn’t be easy to persuade and force such a stubborn friend to come… . No.”

The inside story of the broadcast was very complicated.

Unlike the chaotic Central Plains, Jingzhou was far from war, and thanks to this, scholarship in Jingzhou was able to flourish safely.

However, Hyungju’s studies were developed by scholars of the Cheongryu school, that is, those who worshipped Confucianism.

Zhuge Liang, who had been observing and learning from them since childhood, could not have followed Sun Zhao instead of Han Shi.

It is a task that requires the forcible recommendation of such a friend. The examination of the broadcasting station is bound to be chaotic.

Zhuge Jin also added:

“I don’t want to rule my younger brother harshly after being separated from him for so many years… but what can I do? Your Majesty’s will is so firm. Your eyes are so firm that I can’t even say a word.”

Finally, Gan Ning frowned and said.

“Please stop complaining about your fate. After all, don’t we follow our lord’s orders first? So what plan do Bang Byeol-ga and Jegal Seung plan to come up with?”

In response to Gan Ning’s simple question, Pang Tong opened his mouth calmly.

“He is such a talented friend that it would be difficult to meet him without any trickery. He would probably run away into Yangyang Castle if he even shows any suspicious signs.

The most important thing is to meet that friend in person at Yongzhong. And I must personally deliver the letter to my lord.”

Gan Ning, who had been listening quietly, asked Pang Tong.

“What if that friend refuses your recommendation?”

“…Then from then on, we will have to take her by force by any means necessary.”

Bangtong continued speaking, looking into the empty space with eyes filled with mixed emotions.

“It seems that the lord does not want to let go of his friend, Gongmyeong.”

At Pang Tong’s sigh-filled words, Gan Ning’s lips curled into an evil smile.

‘The problem is getting to the enemy’s camp, not bringing one person!’

***

And a little later.

While I was talking to Sim-woo at the office, three officials came to see me.

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“Oh, right. Since you guys came together, it seems like you’ve been thinking about a way….”

Sim Woo’s expression hardened at my incomprehensible answer, and Bang Tong nodded with a confident face.

“Yes, my lord. I have finished organizing what you were talking about earlier…. Shall I tell you now?”

I opened my mouth after thinking for a moment whether Sim Woo knew it right.

“If it’s something that even midnight (Simwoo) will find out, it’s better to know it in advance.”

Then Bangtong avoided Simwoo’s gaze and said.

“Then I will tell you straight away.”

“Hey, what is that….”

As Sim Woo’s face hardened, Bang Tong’s mouth opened.

“In order to promote Gongmyeong, we must first attract the attention of Yangyangseong. We must pull Yangyang’s forces to the southern part of Myeonsu, so mobilize your forces to the southern part of Myeonsu and take the initiative in that area.”

After directing Yangyangseong’s attention to the southern part of Myeonsu, are you planning to head towards Yongjung?

If the friendly forces were to head south of Myeonsu, Yangyangseong would also move south of Myeonsu. If that happened, Yangyangseong’s forces would certainly be reduced.

After thinking about it for a moment, I asked the woman with a strange face.

“So when should we send out the army?”

“On the fifth day after the indignant Zhuge Sheng and Gam Do-wi advanced north, move your army.

“If we hastily advance our troops, there is a high chance that Gongmyeong will flee upon hearing the news.”

The more I heard about the plan, the more I liked it: to bring Zhuge Liang in first before news of the movement of our troops reached him.

I was satisfied with Bangtong’s plan and said with a smile.

“Oh… Then what are you planning to do about the recommendation?”

Then Bangtong bit his lips and spoke solemnly.

“How could a scholar of Hyeongju refuse the recommendation of the governor of Hyeongju? Your lord should send a letter expressing his intention to recommend Gongmyeong.

Even if by some chance Gongmyeong rejects the recommendation, Gam Dowi will ‘serve him well’.”

Meanwhile, Sim Woo, who was sitting blankly listening to the conversation between me and Bang Tong, had his eyes wide open as if he had heard something he shouldn’t have.

“What are you talking about, my lord? Forcefully recommending people? How can you invite scholars from all over the country like that? This is unprecedented!”

I secretly cursed Sim Woo for opposing me without knowing anything.

The moment Zhuge Liang came under Liu Bei’s command, my vague calculations went terribly wrong. In that case, I should have had Zhuge Liang sit next to me.

What if Zhuge Liang goes astray like Xu Shu who went over to Cao Cao?

It didn’t matter. There were plenty of talented people anyway.

Of course, a talent as talented as Zhuge Liang is extremely rare.

But rather than seeing Zhuge Liang supporting Liu Bei, it was much more beneficial to have him by my side.

Since all these calculations are in my mind, I am moving forward even at the risk of being pushed around, so why do you only talk about the right things and think of interfering?

It was a truly miserable state of mind.

‘Tsk tsk, as the saying goes, if you only try to be upright… you only know the limits.’

“I have a purpose, so prepare to move the camp according to the temple’s words.”

Then Sim Woo looked at me with bewildered eyes and lowered his gaze with a sigh.

“Yes, my lord.”

It seemed like Sim-woo was disappointed in me because of this strategy, but there was nothing I could do about it. The most important thing was to stop the combination of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.

‘I will accept the notoriety of having forcibly appointed officials.’

I pulled at the precious paper with all my might, calming my nerves.

When my mind finally calmed down, I began to write down the words in one stroke. Unlike the bamboo slips, the feeling of my fingers writing with them was quite smooth.

After writing down all the words, I stared straight into Zhuge Jin’s eyes.

“The first is to explain my circumstances and at the same time to recommend myself. However, if Gongmyeong refuses to recommend me after reading the first letter, hand him this second letter and let him know my determination.”

“…I will obey your command.”

Just as the news of Cao Cao’s capture of Ye had made me strangely anxious, I had no idea how the Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang alliance would trouble me.

I don’t know for sure, but they are like cancer cells that are parasitizing somewhere in the world and shouting for the restoration of Han Dynasty.

That had to be stopped, even if it meant resorting to dirty tricks.

Not long after that, Zhuge Jin and Gan Ning went north in anger.

***

February 208.

Hyungju, Nanyang-gun, Sinya-hyeon.

A group of cavalry was galloping towards Yangyangseong.

Among them, the appearance of the three leading figures was particularly impressive.

The man in the center had large ears, which, combined with his generous face, gave him the appearance of a gentleman.

The people on the left and right were also no pushovers.

Just as the man in the center had large ears, the man on the left had a long beard and a heroic spirit on his face.

The man on the right also looked ominous, with his handsome face and fierce gaze befitting a hero.

Then, a man with a long beard, Guan Yu, spoke in a deep voice.

“Brother, there is no need for you to go down south in such a difficult way. I will go and bring you back myself.”

The man in the center glanced at Guan Yu, and Liu Bei let out a small laugh.

“Don’t worry, we are already one body.”

Liu Bei’s answer immediately pierced through Guan Yu’s deep concerns.

This is the first time that Liu Bei personally took action three times to appoint officials.

Guan Yu, whose true intentions were revealed to him without his knowledge, spoke with a bright red face.

“…Not only that. My brother had gone to that shabby thatched cottage twice before, but there was no answer.

But why did you try to move three times, brother?”

The man on the right, his equipment also matched the drums.

“Second brother, what you said is right! I don’t know who he is, but leave him to me! I will sit there until he comes and then drag him out!”

Then, Yu-bi made a stern expression and spoke in a tone of disbelief.

“Are you trying to make me Cao Cao? What lord in the world treats his subordinates so ignorantly? Such behavior is not only unbecoming of my cause, but the scholars of Jingzhou will also curse me!”

Besides, didn’t the military say before? Bongchu is staying in Gangneung. Do you know what that means? It means that Bongchu has chosen Songa as his nest.

“Now that Bongchu has turned to Songa, shouldn’t I meet Bokryong with all my heart?”

At Yu-bi’s clear intention, the two younger brothers shook their heads and stared ahead.

But Yu-bi was completely unaware of this.

As I just said, there must be an author who would treat a scholar ignorantly.

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