Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Became the Eldest Son of Sun Ce - Chapter 158



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Episode 158. Zhuge Liang (6)

Zhuge Liang stared blankly into space for a moment. Then, as if he had come to his senses, he bit his lips slightly and spoke.

“…Although the royal family enjoys its own prosperity, how can it compare to the Son family?”

“You still don’t understand what I mean? That’s not the point.

This paper means that you should not reject my offer with useless excuses. My intention to promote you is already clear. And so is Yu Gyeong-seung.”

When I mentioned Liu Biao indirectly, Zhuge Liang’s face turned pale.

“If it’s Yoo Kyung-seung…. No way?”

I took Liu Biao’s letter out of my bosom and handed it to Zhuge Liang.

“Read it. It’s a letter from Yu Gyeong-seung.”

Then, Zhuge Liang read the letter I gave him with a complicated look. After a while, Zhuge Liang let out a sigh.

“Haa… Was that really the letter sent by Yu Hyeong-ju?”

“As written in the letter, Yu Gyeong-seung wants to bury this matter.”

Liu Biao proposed that instead of abducting the Longzhong couple—Zhuge Liang and Huang Yueying—he should dismiss the protest against Liu Bei.

In addition, if they continue to persecute me, I will report all of this to the construction company.

Of course, it was an amazing answer for me.

‘To cling to Sun Ce to try to prolong one’s life…. People have no shame because they have been given the day to die….’

Zhuge Liang sighed with a sorrowful expression.

“…ha.”

“Yu Kyung-seung, this author is being presumptuous by bringing up construction work when it doesn’t suit his position… I can only be grateful that he won’t ask about the teacher.”

First of all, it is certain that Liu Biao did not know the true identity of the ‘Scholar Couple of Longzhong’. If he had known, he would not have given up on Zhuge Liang so easily.

‘Liu Bei, too, has only heard of Zhuge Liang’s name… It seems he still doesn’t know about that great marriage… But how did Liu Bei know about Zhuge Liang?’

I cleared my mind of these thoughts and stared at Zhuge Liang.

“Even in Hyungju, they ignored the matter regarding you. So, do you intend to reject my offer?”

Meanwhile, Zhuge Liang, who had been silently contemplating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes.

“…As you just said, my status and that of my wife are not ordinary in Yangyang.

Yoo Hyung-ju gave up on us because he didn’t know our identities. As time goes by, Yoo Hyung-ju will want us back.

Is that all? It is certain that Geonup will also put pressure on Son Hyung-ju!”

As expected, it was a broad vision worthy of Zhuge Liang. In the first place, how many great people in Jingzhou could see this far based on the contents of a letter?

Zhuge Liang’s eyes sparkled as if he thought he had caught the right person.

But there was something Zhuge Liang didn’t know.

The more he showed his cleverness, the less likely it was that he would return to Hyungju.

And above all, Yangyangseong will become as chaotic as it was peaceful.

I said with a smile on my face.

“No, I think that would be difficult. Do you think that Yoo Kyung-seung would still be alive by then? I don’t think so.”

When Liu Biao’s death was mentioned, Zhuge Liang’s face hardened. Soon, Zhuge Liang’s voice, filled with lament, leaked out.

“…Yoo Hyung-joo has been sick in bed for a long time, so it’s not completely impossible.”

Now, what Zhuge Liang believes in is Yang Yangcheng’s request for repatriation. However, this request for repatriation only works when Yang Yangcheng is in good health.

With Liu Biao dead and Yangyang Castle in disarray, what’s the point of requesting repatriation?

To be blunt, time was on my side.

“To be honest, I think I showed all the sincerity I could to the teacher.

“I’m not talking about a huge mansion, or safety, or gold and silver treasures, or anything like that. I’m talking about the sincerity of the teacher’s loyalty that couldn’t be continued.”

This is a story about Zhuge Liang’s unfinished loyalty to Liu Bei.

When Liu Bei led his guards and marched south with his fearless followers, how could Liu Bei and his men have escaped from Dangyang County without incident?

If I had harbored malicious intentions at that time, Liu Bei and his party would have suffered great losses.

No matter how peerless Guan Yu and Zhang Fei’s martial arts were, or how brave Liu Bei’s escorts were, they would be no match for their overwhelming numbers.

I continued speaking, meeting Zhuge Liang’s slightly wavering gaze.

“I know very well that the teacher still has some subtle feelings of regret or pity for Yu Hyeon-deok.”

For a moment, Zhuge Liang froze. Then, his entire body trembled as if it was fluttering, expressing his anger.

“You knew it and yet you forced me to….”

I answered with a clear smile on the corners of my lips.

“So, didn’t I repay that feeling? I mean, I safely sent back Yu Hyeon-deok and his party who had invaded Dangyang County. Was there anything wrong with what I said?”

Zhuge Liang, who was shaking with hot anger, let out a long sigh as if his surging anger had subsided.

“…There is none.”

“Just look at the current situation. The influence of the teacher’s well-off relatives does not reach Gangneung Castle. And the same goes for Yu Gyeong-seung and Yu Hyeon-deok.

“I admire your talent and continue to devote my heart to you, but… If you continue to refuse my offer, making excuses about your duties as a scholar….”

After finishing speaking, I secretly and coldly looked at the inner quarters of the mansion. The place where Zhuge Liang’s wife, Huang Yueying, lived.

At that moment, Zhuge Liang understood my intention with his characteristic keenness and shouted fieryly.

“If you threaten my wife, I won’t let you off easy!”

The desperate cries of a herbivore threatened in my front yard were audible.

I asked Zhuge Liang sincerely, smiling.

“So what are you going to do? Will you still maintain your integrity as a teacher until the end? If so, I won’t stop you.”

Zhuge Liang’s complicated expression soon changed into one of heavy agony.

Zhuge Liang, who had been struggling so much, soon lowered his head helplessly. And then reluctantly spat out the words.

“…I, the Duke of Zhuge Liang, respectfully greet you, my lord.”

Anyway, when Zhuge Liang raised the white flag, I answered with a smile on my face.

“Haha, that’s right! That’s how it should be! I’ll appoint you as my co-pilot, so come and join me whenever you feel like it!”

Zhuge Liang. He has countless talents, but if I had to pick the best one…

I could say for sure that it would be internal affairs.

By reclaiming just one state, Ikju grew to a level where it could carry out a northern expedition.

If this isn’t the true great achievement of Zhuge Liang, then what else could it be? Of course, the ending wasn’t good.

‘If a few more years pass like this… our internal affairs will become incredibly solid.’

***

April 208.

Hyungju Namgun Yangyangseong.

Yoo Biao’s residence.

Liu Biao’s face, lying in his sickbed, looked very pale.

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Of course, his appearance was still majestic, but it was now greatly faded.

Chae-mo and Go-wol were surrounding Yoo-bi, who was groaning, with worried expressions on their faces.

Finally, Liu Biao opened his mouth.

“…I have called you because I have something to ask of you.”

Then Chae-mo bowed her head and answered.

“Give me your order and I will follow.”

Anyone could see that Cai Mo’s appearance, which responded immediately to Liu Biao’s words, was that of a loyal subject. However, Liu Biao was not fooled by Cai Mo’s appearance. The true intention of the powerful clans was ultimately to preserve and revive their families.

“…Are you confident that you will be able to take good care of the child, no matter who I entrust him to?”

At that moment, Chae-mo hesitated, but lowered his head even further and spoke.

“How can your lord speak so weakly? You should shake off that little illness and get up!”

Then Goewol also lowered his gaze and answered.

“I, too, share the same thoughts as Chae Jong-sa. I hope you recover quickly so that your bravery from the past can be praised throughout the world!”

But Chae-mo and Go-wol were twitching their lips as they spoke. They also guessed deep down that Yoo-bi would not live long.

In fact, the families of the Liu family in Yangyang Province had been oppressed because of Liu Biao alone. Now, if Liu Biao died, Yangyang Province would be theirs.

But Liu Biao looked at them with sharp eyes that seemed to pierce their hearts and said.

“…Your hearts are admirable, but you cannot go against the will of heaven. Please do not complain about my lack of successors and follow me.”

Then Chae-mo answered obediently.

“I will obey your orders.”

Of course, Chae Mo would have been very opposed to the idea of ​​the successor being Yu Gi, but she could not have shown it in front of Liu Biao.

Then, Liu Biao’s eyes turned cold for a moment, and he spoke lightly as if passing by.

“Oh, and about Xuande—Liu Bei. We can’t just leave him there after he defended Xinye Castle so well.

“I think I’ll station Hyeon-deok in Deung-hyeon… What do you think?”

At that moment, an alarm bell rang in Chae-mo’s mind.

Meanwhile, Liu Biao had stationed Liu Bei at Xinye to take advantage of Liu Bei’s military resources and to keep his gentle charm in check.

But now that he is sick and bedridden, you are suddenly going to station him in Dengxian near Bunseong?

No matter how hard they thought about it, they had absolutely no good intentions.

The moment Chae-mo realized this and was about to step forward with a frown on his face, Goewol stepped forward first.

“If your lord wishes, then do so. However, if you send him south to Dengxian, there will be no general to guard Xinye.”

Then, Liu Biao, who was looking at Chae Mo with cold eyes, said with a faint smile.

“…That’s right. I haven’t thought of that because I’ve been so busy lately. It’s something I did when I was out of my mind, so don’t keep that in mind.”

“…Yes, my lord.”

At first glance, it was a heartwarming conversation… .

But no one present felt warmly about this conversation.

***

Meanwhile, Chae-mo and Gwae-wol escape from Yu-bi-o’s quarters.

Chae-mo, who had been quietly silent, looked around the room and spoke to Goewol.

“Why on earth did you stop me? Even if you are my lord, you must oppose what must be opposed!”

Then, Goewol spoke with a calm look in his eyes.

“There is no need for that. Why should Chae Jong-sa raise his master’s vigilance? Let the sun set.

Besides, what is the current state of affairs in Heungbuk? Rather than picking a fight and giving us an excuse, when the sun has completely set, then we should plan for our new sun and successor.”

Chae Mo’s face, which had been extremely angry at Goewol’s words that seemed to suggest that Yoo Biao would die, softened.

The ghost’s words were right.

Even if a beast is sick, it is still a beast.

To obtain the hide and meat, one had to wait until the animal was completely dead.

Chae-mo blushed and said, looking embarrassed.

“…Ahem, now that I think about it, you’re right.”

Yang Yang-seong, who would not have wavered if Yoo Biao had been in good health.

Liu Biao’s reputation has plummeted due to the loss of half of his men, and his illness, which requires him to rebuild Yangyang Province, is only getting worse.

And the powerful families, who were always sensitive to the direction of power, were bound to have different thoughts in this complex situation.

In the end, the upheaval of Yangyangseong was expected, big or small.

***

Yangju Namhoegun.

Namhoe-gun was located at the southernmost part of Yangju.

Perhaps that is why the sight of the hand covering Gangdong was quite free.

However, since these remote areas were free from the sight of the Son family, most of them were under the influence of the governors. So the Son family selected trustworthy people and appointed them as governors.

But they say you can know the depth of ten feet of water, but you cannot know the heart of a person one foot deep.

Even if a governor from another region changed his mind, it was difficult for Geon-yeop to notice. It was because the distance was long and Son-ga’s eyes did not reach that area.

And Sun Quan, the governor of Nanhui, who belonged to one of these foreign regions, had decided to betray Sun Ce.

‘Don’t blame me for being heartless. It was you and that damn Baekso who were indifferent to me for the past ten years.’

Sun Quan actually thought of himself as a victim of the power struggle between Sun Ce and Sun Zhao.

‘Huh, is it true that I was kicked out for embezzling public funds without knowing it when I was young? Everyone else did it, so why are you kicking me out?’

The reason was that Sun Quan himself had embezzled public funds in a blatant and unconventional manner, but the memory of this had disappeared from Sun Quan’s mind. This was because Sun’s characteristic of forgetting the disadvantageous things and only remembering the easy things to remember had been revealed.

In this way, Sun Quan simply thought that he had been pushed out by Sun Ce’s restraint.

And from that day on, why did Sun Ce, who didn’t know him, suddenly hire him and throw him into this beggarly Nanhui Commandery?

Wasn’t that sent to check Sun Ce’s eldest son, Sun Zhao?

But that damn nephew somehow managed to escape to that vast Hyungju, and I ended up still trapped in this damned Nanhui County.

That was why Sun Quan, who was desperate to restore Jianye, accepted the offer of the Jianye aristocrats.

I couldn’t stay stuck in this damned Namhoe-gun forever and I wanted to show my brother and nephew a good example.

However, even if he returns to construction like this, if he fails to achieve any achievements, his political burden will only increase.

So, I was worried inside, but then the construction company asked me to train the soldiers instead.

This is not only a matter of seizing military power, but also placing a political burden on them.

From Sun Quan’s point of view, he had no choice but to accept.

In this way, whenever he had time, Sun Quan would watch the soldiers training in a secret place in Nanhui Commandery.

Just watching the soldiers swing their weapons made my stomach fill up, and it seemed like the conversation that would unfold later would go smoothly.

Sun Quan looked at Jianye in the north and Jiangling Castle in the east with cold eyes.

‘Brother… Baekso… I will make you pay the price for looking down on me and ignoring me all this time.’

Of course, it remained to be seen whether Sun Quan’s dream would come true.

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