"I will give up three territories-Changsha, Lingling, and Guiyang."ġ9 "Then, as you have consented, prepare letters ordering Guan Yu to yield these three territories," said Zhuge Jin.Ģ0 Liu Bei said, "When you see my brother, you must use most gracious words to him, for his nature is as a fierce fire, and even I fear what he may do. Finally Liu Bei reluctantly consented.ġ8 "Since things are so, and the Instructor pleads for it, I will return half," said he. He seemed obdurate, but Zhuge Liang persisted in his entreaty. Can I remain alive if such a fate befall them? I pray my lord for my sake to give back the region and prevent any breach between my brother and me."ġ7 But Liu Bei refused. Don't forget this is all part of Zhuge Liang's latest "so and so."ġ6 At this point Zhuge Liang prostrated himself weeping at his lord's feet and said, "The Marquis of Wu has seized my brother's family, and he will put them all to death if the land be not given up. » gambit - Actually, more like Liu Bei getting another emmy. I'd be a bit angry, too, if my brother-in-law stole my wife and attacked my province. » MasterMaChao - Liu Bei getting aggressive? hmmmmmm When I am just going to lead my army to the South Land to take vengeance, is it likely he will get Jingzhou out of me?" That is a sort of kindliness I find it hard to bear. I shall certainly find some way out of the difficulty."ġ4 This reply pleased Zhuge Jin, and the two brothers went to visit Liu Bei.ġ5 The letter of Sun Quan was presented, but when Liu Bei had read it he said, angrily, "He is related to me by marriage, and he has profited by my absence from Jingzhou to steal away his sister. Why do you weep thus?" asked Zhuge Liang.ġ3 "I suppose it is in the matter of the return of Jingzhou? If your family have been seized on my account, how can I bear it calmly? But do not be anxious, my brother. When the greetings were over, the visitor suddenly lifted up his voice and wept.ġ1 "If you have any trouble, my brother, pray tell.
But instead of taking him to his own residence, Zhuge Liang took him to the guest-house. I guess that's to bring out the curiosity in the readers to read on.ġ0 The plan of action being prepared, Zhuge Liang went out of the city to welcome his brother. » HorseSuper - If we knew what Zhuge Liang was planning, there's no need to read the whole story anymore. » WUuuu - It means - Zhuge whispered what he said and that we shall see in due course (when Liu Bei follows his advice) what Zhuge's plan was. » Rahonavis - Whisper - Whenever the author does that, it means that the conversation was whispered into the ear. Either that or the author couldn't make anything up for Zhuge Liang to say. » Elemental - The author probably didn't know what Zhuge Liang said.
» toocold - so and so - Are those Zhuge Liang's actual words? Or is it the authors way of saying that Zhuge Liang gave advise, with out telling what it is? If they are the actual words, I bet Liu Bei is always confused. Before many days Zhuge Jin reached Chengdu and sent to inform Liu Bei of his arrival.ĥ Liu Bei at once sought the advice of Zhuge Liang.ħ "He has come to force the return of Jingzhou."ĩ "You must do so and so," said Zhuge Liang. Then he wrote a letter for Zhuge Jin to take with him on his mission. That will set his mind at rest," said Zhang Zhao.Ĥ Sun Quan consented and issued the command to confine the family of his retainer in the palace but not really imprison them. I could not lay hands upon his family!" said Sun Quan.ģ "Explain the ruse to him. If Liu Bei refuses, the family of Zhuge Jin will suffer, and Zhuge Liang will not be able to resist the claims of brotherhood."Ģ "But Zhuge Jin is a loyal and true gentleman. All you have to do is to seize Zhuge Jin's family and send him west to see Zhuge Liang and make Zhuge Liang persuade Liu Bei to return Jingzhou. Now his brother is in your service and in your power. Romance of Three Kingdoms - Luo Guanzhong - Chapter 66Īrmed With Sword, Guan Yu Goes To A Feast Alone įor The State, Empress Fu Offers Her Life.ġ The scheme, which Zhang Zhao had in mind, he laid before his master thus: "The one man upon whom Liu Bei relies most is Zhuge Liang.
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