Liyang County is located in the southwest of Jiujiang County.

This is a county in Jiujiang County adjacent to the Yangtze River. There is a ferry crossing the Yangtze River in the south. It is a strategic place for crossing the Yangtze River south. Because Jiujiang County, Danyang County, Guangling County, and Wu County on both sides of the Yangtze River are all under the rule of Lu Xuan,

Liyang County's strategic location has been greatly weakened.

Even though Liyang County is not a strategic location, as a ferry for water navigation, countless goods are handled at the dock every day.

As a result, Liyang County became more and more prosperous.

There are many businessmen coming and going.

Zhuge Xuan was in charge of Liyang County, and thus gained geographical advantages and vigorously developed business. Whether it was cloth business, paper business, or grain business, Zhuge Xuan vigorously promoted it.

The development of commerce made Liyang County prosperous, making it easier for Zhuge Xuan to govern. Zhuge Xuan served in Liyang County for more than two years and had accumulated considerable prestige.

Inside the county government office, in the study.

Zhu Ge

Not long after, Zhuge Liang entered the study.

Zhuge Liang, who is less than 16 years old, is already 173 centimeters tall. He is dressed in a white robe and a silk scarf on his head. He looks handsome and elegant. According to his age and height, he still needs to be taller.

When he reaches adulthood, he will be a handsome young man at least 180 centimeters tall.

Zhuge Liang looked calm, cupped his hands and said: "Uncle called me, what can I do?"

Zhu Ge

Under normal circumstances, the word "Biao" will be taken separately only after the person has reached adulthood to express his virtue.

Zhuge Liang's father died early, so Zhuge Liang's nickname was decided early on.

Therefore, Zhuge Xuan addressed him directly.

Zhuge Liang said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Uncle, Liyang County's commerce must develop. This is the key to prosperity. However, agriculture is the foundation of all industries and the root of people's livelihood. If the people do not plow in the spring, big problems will inevitably occur."

"Uncle, you also know that the current King of Wu always attaches great importance to farming. Every year after the beginning of spring, King Wu goes to the fields to farm in person to set an example."

"So Liyang County must farm."

"Any abandoned farmland should be ordered to be cultivated immediately. If you disobey the order, you will be severely punished. In order to ensure that the land is cultivated, my uncle can formulate punishment regulations and strictly restrain the local people."

"If we only focus on business and neglect farming, Liyang County will have problems once war breaks out and food is needed."

Zhuge Liang said seriously: "Uncle, please give me a clear warning."

Zhu Ge

"Many people think that Liyang County's policy strategy was formulated by me. But they don't know that it was you who guided it from behind."

"In my opinion, your ability is enough to go to Shu County and join the King of Wu. There is no need to stay with your uncle all the time. Our Zhuge family is now settled and there is no need to move around. You don't have to worry about anything."

Zhuge Xuan said: "I serve as the magistrate of Liyang County, and I am better than the superior. You can actually go to work with confidence."

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "Uncle, I have my own plans, so you don't have to worry about it. At this stage, I don't plan to become an official. I still want to stay in Liyang County to study."

Zhuge Xuan waved his hand and said, "That's all, it's up to you. If you want to be an official, then go to Shu County. If you don't want to be an official, just stay in Liyang County."

"Thank you uncle."

Zhuge Liang had a smile on his face.

Zhu Ge

"

There was a touch of helplessness and a touch of shame on his face, and he said: "Brother entrusted you to me to take care of you, but I didn't take good care of you. I'm ashamed of my brother."

Zhuge Liang said sternly: "My eldest brother is auspicious and everything will be fine. Especially my eldest brother also went south together. Now the country of Wu is stable and there are no bandits wreaking havoc, so there will be no problems for my eldest brother."

"We are currently in Liyang County. This is a small place. There is not much external intelligence and no more information to refer to, so we cannot find out the whereabouts of my eldest brother. However, my uncle is an official in Liyang County. Take your time and you will definitely find out.

News from big brother."

Zhuge Xuan nodded and said, "You are right."

"Boom! Boom!"

A knock on the door came from outside the study, and the housekeeper came in and reported: "Your Majesty, a man named Zhuge Jin has come from outside the house and has come to pay his respects."

Zhuge Xuan stood up immediately.

Looking excited.

At that time, Zhuge Xuan's cousin Zhuge Gui died of illness. Zhuge Xuan was still working as an adviser to Liu Biao and had a good future. However, when he learned that Zhuge Gui had died of illness and left behind several young children, he resolutely resigned and returned to Xuzhou.

Take care of Zhuge Jin, Zhuge Liang and other brothers and sisters.

Zhuge Xuan cared very much about Zhuge Jin. When Zhuge Jin separated, Zhuge Xuan kept blaming himself and feeling guilty that he could not live up to his cousin.

Zhuge Jin came back. He was extremely happy and quickly ordered: "Kong Ming, let's go see Ziyu."

He strode out.

Zhuge Liang was also happy and strode out with Zhuge Xuan to the gate of the county government office.

The three uncles and nephews were reunited, and they were all extremely excited.

When Zhuge Jin saw Zhuge Xuan and Zhuge Liang, he even noticed that Zhuge Xuan's temples were gray and a bit old, and his mood became even more agitated. Zhuge Jin walked up, lifted up his robe, knelt down, kowtowed and said, "My nephew Zhuge Jin,

Meet uncle. Thank you for taking care of our family these years."

"It's not hard, it's not hard."

Zhuge Xuan stepped forward, helped Zhuge Jin up, and looked him up and down.

When he saw Zhuge Jin dressed in gorgeous clothes, he felt more at ease in his heart, and with a look of approval on his face, he said, "Tzuyu is becoming more and more successful."

Zhuge Jin said: "Uncle, I have given you a reward."

Zhuge Liang also came forward, cupped his hands and said, "Brother."

"Second brother!"

Zhuge Jin replied happily.

Zhuge Xuan was very happy, waved his hand and said: "Let's go, let's go back and talk."

He held Zhuge Jin's hand and strode back. The group returned to the study and sat down.

Zhu Ge

After moving to Jiujiang County, we established ourselves in Jiujiang County."

Zhuge Jin replied: "Uncle, after I was separated from you, I was surrounded by refugees all the way south, and finally came to live in Yangzhou. Then, when I met the king's palace recruiting assistants, I went to Shu County. At that time, I was working in the king's house.

Become a small official in the General's Mansion."

"I stayed in the palace for about a year, and was appreciated by Zhang Zhao and Zhang Shangshu, and was promoted to serve as an official, Cao, and doctor."

"Following that, I met the king and appreciated me again, and was promoted to the king's side as the boss."

"I have been following the king since then."

A trace of joy appeared on Zhuge Jin's face and he said: "Speaking of which, I am also lucky. Although I am separated from my uncle and second brother, I have met noble people one after another and been promoted one after another, and that's how I am now."

Zhu Ge

Zhuge Liang took the call and asked: "Brother, you have been looking for us. Did you find your uncle through King Wu's channels?"

"no!"

Zhuge Jin shook his head.

He looked serious and explained: "Although I am looking for you, it is too difficult to find you in the vast sea of ​​​​people, and there is still no news. Besides, there are too many things in the palace, and it is very busy."

"Besides, I can't use a public weapon for personal use without caring about the overall situation, so I've been looking for it but there's no news."

"Finding you was arranged by the Lord."

"Last year, I was promoted by the lord to serve as the chief reporter. At that time, the king asked the second brother about you, and then arranged for someone to find the second brother and uncle. This year, the latest news came back, and the lord notified me, so I came

."

Zhuge Jin looked grateful and said, "Thanks to King Long'en, otherwise, our family doesn't know when we will be reunited."

Zhuge Liang was a little confused and asked, "How does King Wu know about me?"

Zhuge Jin shook his head and said, "I don't know about this either, because the first time I met the king, the king mentioned you, my second brother."

Zhuge Xuan smiled and said: "Kong Ming, is it because you are so famous that even King Wu knows about it?"

"impossible!"

Zhuge Liang shook his head decisively.

He looked serious and said: "I have always been by my uncle's side, and our family has not met any big shots or famous people in Liyang County. If there is publicity from famous people, King Wu will know that I am understandable, but without publicity and introduction by famous people,

It’s impossible to know.”

Zhuge Xuan sighed: "There is no way to know."

Zhuge Liang was more curious than ever before, and he was even more curious about Lu Xuan.
To be continued...