"Teacher, are you really not going to meet Young Master Liang?" A little attendant beside Zhuge Jin asked Zhuge Jin.
"Brother Liang?" When the boy mentioned Zhuge Jin's younger brother, Zhuge Jin's heart was filled with warmth. After all, blood is thicker than water. They grew up together. Zhuge Jin was a gentleman and had deep feelings for his younger brother. However, after thinking for a long time, Zhuge Jin sighed. "Forget it. We haven't seen each other for so many years."
"Oh!" The little boy was a little disappointed. That was because Zhuge Jin also had a little boy beside him. These two boys were also friends. If Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Jin met, then the two boys would be able to reminisce about the past. However, Zhuge Jin was not willing and could only pack up and leave.
While the little attendant was packing up, Zhuge Jin was looking around. Everything in this room, the sky, and the lofty aspirations he had when he first came to Jiangdong. Zhuge Jin suddenly realized that he had come here alone, and he would also leave alone. "Lofty aspirations have not been fulfilled, but I return first. My heart cannot return." Zhuge Jin sighed. His words were full of helplessness and sadness.
"Lord Envoy, are you leaving just like that?" An old man who looked like a housekeeper stepped forward and asked Zhuge Jin respectfully. This old housekeeper was an old housekeeper of the Envoy's residence. Originally, the Envoy's residence was an official residence. When Zhang Zhao was the Envoy of Jiangdong, Zhang Zhao had his own residence so the Envoy's residence was empty. However, Zhuge Jin was different. He lived in Jiangdong as a guest and after being appointed as the Envoy by Sun Ce, he moved to the Envoy's residence. The old housekeeper was a little reluctant because Zhuge Jin was an honest person. Whether it was his own position or his subordinates, he did not care much.
"Old man, please don't call me Great Envoy anymore. His Highness King of Shu will send someone to take over the position of Jiangdong's envoy." Zhuge Jin said to the old housekeeper. Zhuge Jin's position as Jiangdong's envoy was conferred by Sun Ce. Now that even Sun Ce had submitted to him, how long would he be able to stay as Jiangdong's envoy?
"No, in this old man's heart, Lord Envoy will always be Lord Envoy." The old housekeeper was very good at judging people. Although Zhang Zhao was talented, he was scheming. However, Zhuge Jin was different. He was talented and honest. The affairs of Jiangdong were handled by Zhuge Jin smoothly. Similarly, Zhuge Jin would not favor anyone because of this and that. Who would not like such a good official?
"Thank you for your kindness!" A smile appeared on Zhuge Jin's face. It was naturally a joyous thing to be acknowledged by others.
Just as the two of them were discussing, a servant hurriedly ran over. "Not good, not good! “
"Don't be so flustered! Stop addressing me like that!" The old housekeeper saw the servant's appearance and could not help but be angry. The Great Envoy was about to leave and the servant still did not know what was good for him. How could the old housekeeper not be angry?
"Yes, yes, there is a large group of people coming towards our mansion." The servant panted and said to the old housekeeper and Zhuge Jin.
"A large group of people?" Zhuge Jin and the old housekeeper were stunned and did not understand.
"Speak clearly, where did this large group of people come from?"
"They, they are the people of the Yangzhou army. They are all carrying swords. It is said that a high-ranking official came to our Jianye." The servant spilled out everything he knew.
"High-Ranking official? What high-ranking official? "Just as the old housekeeper was about to ask more details, a sound suddenly came from outside the mansion.
"Sir, sir, you can't go in. You can't go in." A voice came from outside to stop him.
"I am looking for your Great Envoy."
"The Great Envoy said that he will not receive guests today."
"I am not your Great Envoy's guest."
"If you are not our Great Envoy's guest, then you can't go in."
"Sigh, what should I say? Forget it, Big Brother, Big Brother, are you in the mansion? I am Kongming. "
As soon as he heard the voice, Zhuge Jin knew who it was.
"Young Master Liang." Zhuge Jin's little attendant on the side also heard the shout and couldn't help but show a happy expression on his face. "Mister, mister, it's Young Master Liang. Young Master Liang has come to see you." Zhuge Jin's little attendant said happily to Zhuge Jin.
"Yes!" Zhuge Jin replied. "I know, it is Kongming."
"Sir, please go and see Young Master Liang." The servant said to Zhuge Jin innocently.
"See Kongming?" Zhuge Jin's mouth showed bitterness. How could he see Zhuge Liang? Zhuge Liang was his younger brother. Logically speaking, an elder brother should take care of his younger brother and be a role model for his younger brother. But now, Zhuge Jin was a villain. Zhuge Jin came to Jiangdong together with his younger brother. Zhuge Liang was the military advisor of the Jiangxia Navy in Jingzhou and the Minister of Justice in Yangzhou. Zhuge Jin, on the other hand, was only an advisor in Jiangdong. He had no power and no money and could only talk. Later, Zhang Zhao was demoted and Zhuge Jin was promoted to Jiangdong's Great Envoy. He wanted to be the first civil official in Jiangdong. But in just a few days, the Lord of Jiangdong, Sun Ce, surrendered to Yangzhou. Now, Sun Ce could not even protect himself and was conferred the title of a general by Liu Mang, the King Of Shu.
How could Zhuge Jin have the face to see his younger brother Zhuge Liang?
After pondering for a long time, Zhuge Jin said to the servant beside him, "Go and tell Kongming that I am not going to swim. Ask him to go back. "
"Ah ah ah!" The servant was stunned and did not know what Zhuge Jin meant. But the old butler beside him understood and said to Zhuge Jin, "Let me go out and stop them."
Zhuge Jin nodded, "Thank you."
"It's no trouble at all!" The old butler walked toward the front hall.
"Who is looking for our Great Envoy?" The old butler walked to the front hall and saw two young men sitting there. One was wearing a scholar's outfit and the other was wearing a general's robe.
"You are?"
"I am the butler of this mansion." The old butler said with a smile.
"Hello, sir!" The two brothers addressed the old butler in the same way. "My surname is Zhuge and my name is Liang. I am your Great Envoy's younger brother. Please tell him that Kongming is here to visit."
"Ah ah, you are Yangzhou's Minister of Justice, Zhuge Kongming?" The old butler was obviously stunned and asked Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "Yes."
"Greetings, Great Envoy." The reason why Zhuge Liang's name was so resounding in Jiangdong was not because he became the Minister of Justice of Yangzhou. It was because he burned the 100,000 elite troops of Jiangdong and Jingzhou. This was the reason why everyone in Jiangdong and Jingzhou knew of Zhuge Liang's name. The old butler finally knew why Zhuge Jin did not want to meet Zhuge Liang. He had always heard that Great Envoy had a younger brother who was very talented, but he did not expect him to be Yangzhou's Zhuge Liang.
"You are too courteous." Zhuge Liang did not put on airs, "Please tell him that I am here with a guest and want to see my elder brother. We are here to talk about our brotherhood and also to discuss important matters. "
"Aiya, Lord Zhuge, this is really unfortunate, Lord Envoy has already gone out for an outing! That is why he is not in the mansion. "The old butler said to Zhuge Liang apologetically.
"Not in the mansion?" Zhuge Liang frowned, "Sir, where did my elder brother go?" Zhuge Liang was a little anxious. He was afraid that Zhuge Jin had left Jiangdong and returned to Jingzhou. How could he chase after him?
"This, this!" The old butler wanted to help but did not know how to say it. He suddenly remembered Zhuge Jin's words, "Minister Zhuge, that Great Envoy has gone out for an outing."
"Outing?" Zhuge Liang's frown deepened. This trip was really hard to say. It could be a field trip, where they would be able to come back in two to four hours. It could also be a study trip, just like Zhuge Liang, who started from Jingzhou to Yangzhou, Xuzhou, Yanzhou, or even the Northern Frontier.
"Do you know where he went?" Zhuge Liang asked.
"I am not too sure about this, but he went out this morning."
"Morning? That means that Zhuge Jin is not far away. Guan Hai, immediately go to the Jianye Navy camp and let Lu Xun lead the warships to search along the waterway. Please wait for Zhuge Jin. "A young man beside Zhuge Liang said to the guard behind him.
"Yes!" Guan Hai nodded and was about to leave. Now that the Jianye Navy was at war, even if Zhuge Jin left, he could not leave by land. Even if he left in the morning, the Yangzhou Navy warships could still intercept him.
"Wait!" Just as Guan Hai was about to leave the front hall and head towards the Jianye Navy camp, Zhuge Liang suddenly called out to him.
"Hmm?" The young man was a little confused. What was this Kongming trying to do? He was the one who asked him to invite Zhuge Jin. Now that Zhuge Liang had left, he naturally had to chase after him. However, the one who stopped him was Zhuge Liang.
"Milord, Young Master! There is no need for the soldiers to chase after them. My eldest brother did not go too far. I believe that he will be back soon. We will just stay here for a while. "Zhuge Liang was frowning just now, but now, he had a smile on his face.
"Hmm?" The young man was even more confused.
"Wu Shun, why are you not greeting your Young Master Liang?" Zhuge Liang smiled and shouted at the hall behind the old butler.
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