Chapter 773 Wo Long Falls, Hidden Dragon Rises! A Lady's Skirt? Should I Wear a Lady's Skirt?
This question was turned back to Zhuge Jun.
Zhuge Jun's gaze flickered. His words seemed spoken, yet not fully revealed.
However, Zhuge Liang understood…
He understood completely. Brother Jun was giving him face!
Zhuge Liang smiled. He looked at the large box in Zhuge Jun's hand and said with a faint smile:
Zhuge Jun nodded slightly, opened the box, and indeed, a set of alluring women's skirts was revealed.
Zhuge Liang took the box and unfolded the skirt. As he did, it was as if he was touched by something.
He hesitated for a moment, and then his haggard face showed even more sorrow. Zhuge Liang gazed at the brilliantly colored Shu brocade skirt, his expression growing more grief-stricken.
He should have expected this…
Five years ago, he couldn't stop the trade between Wei and Shu. Then… five years later, people's hearts would inevitably turn north! Before Zhuge Liang could speak…
The generals beside him slammed the table, pointing at the envoy and scolding him. Yang Yi angrily said,
A newly promoted young general was about to grab Zhuge Jun by the neck, cursing him. Zhuge Liang, however, lightly waved his feather fan,
Zhuge Jun cupped his fists and retreated.
Yang Yi looked at Zhuge Liang,
The assembled men in the camp said in unison:
Outside the tent, Zhuge Jun paused. He shook his head helplessly. From a fraternal perspective, he didn't want his elder brother to act impulsively, for impulsiveness meant death!
But from the perspective of the decisive battle between Wei and Shu, he wished the Prime Minister of Shu would act impulsively. Just once, and this battle would be over!
There would be no more fighting. Moreover… how formidable was his teacher Cao Yu? Even if Zhuge Liang didn't fight, would he not have a solution? It would just be… a little slower.
As for Zhuge Liang…
He seemed to hear nothing, bent down to pick up the skirt, caressed the patterns on it, and praised,
Yang Yi sensed Zhuge Liang's increasingly tragic mood and was about to speak when he was interrupted by Zhuge Liang's voice.
This… Yang Yi frowned.
Zhuge Liang looked at Yang Yi with sorrow and pity. It was precisely this look that made him feel immense grief. Now, there were not many capable people left by his side.
Zhuge Liang said regretfully:
*Hoo…*
Upon saying this, Zhuge Liang sighed helplessly.
This…
Zhuge Liang's words left Yang Yi stunned.
He bit his lip, suddenly understanding the Prime Minister's predicament and Emperor Wei Cao Yu's…
intention.
It was another psychological warfare tactic. And the most brilliant part was that Cao Yu was so openly attacking, yet… they were powerless to resist!
It was sunset again. The Fu River shimmered with golden light. Zhuge Liang stood on Fu River Pass holding the women's skirt, everyone watching in stunned confusion.
Zhuge Jun stood behind Zhuge Liang, silent.
Suddenly, Zhuge Liang gave a slight smile and said cheerfully:
He unfurled the women's skirt and draped it over himself… Zhuge Jun was too astonished to speak. Yang Yi was greatly alarmed, both ashamed and pained, and shouted:
Zhuge Liang put on the skirt, tied the sash, and even ordered someone to bring a large bronze mirror. He turned gracefully… and approached the mirror.
These words blurted out…
The generals behind Zhuge Liang felt a chill in their hearts…
Many opened their mouths, but could only utter two words. Zhuge Jun sighed helplessly.
Zhuge Liang's tone was filled with sorrow and tragedy, yet also with infinite determination and steadfastness. As he spoke, Zhuge Liang suddenly lowered his voice and said with sentiment,
Before Zhuge Jun could retort, Zhuge Liang turned, his expression gradually becoming calm. Tears streamed down his face. He murmured to himself:
As Zhuge Jun descended the steps of Fu River Pass, he suddenly heard Zhuge Liang singing loudly: "Stepping out of the Qi city gate, I gaze afar at Dangyin Town.
In the town are three graves, piled up, looking quite alike. I ask whose graves they are, Tian Jiang and Gu Ye Zi."
Zhuge Liang's clear singing voice reached the Wei army camp opposite Fu River Pass…
Hearing the song, Cao Yu rushed out of the camp in shock and came to the foot of Fu River Pass. He saw Zhuge Liang wearing a women's skirt and singing. As he sang and chanted… at this moment, it was as if heaven and earth were weeping for him.
—The sun was setting, on both banks of the Fu River… only Lu Yu and Zhuge Liang faced each other across the pass.
Zhuge Liang gazed for a long time, staggered a step, and said with a crestfallen expression:
—Able to move the Southern Mountain, able to sever the earth. In one day, slandered, two peaches killed three warriors. Zhuge Liang continued to chant as if no one else was present…
His singing was clear, and tears were already streaming down his face! - Big Wind Novels
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This was the third consecutive day Zhuge Liang had coughed up blood.
Yang Yi stayed by his side, holding the medicinal soup… "Prime Minister, you are overexerting yourself. In the army, in Shu Han, the Prime Minister personally oversees every single detail. For the sake of the army… for the great cause, you must take care of yourself!"
As Yang Yi said this, all the civil and military officials around knelt down:
Zhuge Liang said tearfully:
Yang Yi tearfully said:
Zhuge Liang showed a bitter expression: "What achievements have I made? Continuous defeats, losing several passes and cities, the people are poor,
the common folk look starved. If it weren't for the trade between Wei and Shu, which provided a way out for the people of Shu Han… I'm afraid the widows in Shu would also become lonely and helpless, subject to bullying… I followed the late emperor when I was in my twenties. I told my family to keep the mulberry trees and rice fields in the countryside. When the Han dynasty is restored and the world is unified, I will return to Xiangyang and take up farming and playing the zither as my profession. But now… Shu Han is on the verge of collapse, and the world is so difficult. I am afraid I can no longer return to the rice fields of Longzhong!"
Yang Yi comforted him:
Zhuge Liang murmured wearily: He didn't know if it was from excessive worry or excessive fatigue…
Zhuge Liang fell asleep… In his dream…
He seemed to see Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei slowly walking towards him, bowing deeply. Liu Bei said affectionately:
Guan Yu said with a hint of apology:
Zhang Fei scratched his head.
After saying all this…
The figures of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei receded. Zhuge Liang shouted:
His eyes were already filled with tears. After a moment of stunned silence, he slowly got up… He put on his clothes, walked outside, closed his eyes, and faced the sky, letting the cold wind blow on his tears… drying these surging tears again and again.
Zhuge Liang uttered their names again, his emotions bordering on lamentation. It was as if, at this moment, Zhuge Liang had foreseen something…
Foreseen his…
Or rather, Shu Han's—final destination! It was very soon…
It was about to arrive!
The night was deep and silent. Lu Yu couldn't sleep tonight. He walked out of the tent and quietly looked at Fu River Pass.
Zhuge Jun looked at him from behind and asked softly:
Lu Yu sighed and said:
As he said this…
Endless regret appeared in Lu Yu's eyes. He turned around, placed his hand on Zhuge Jun's shoulder,
In the darkness, all was silent. Lu Yu and Zhuge Liang both gazed at the starry sky.
At this moment, time and space seemed to overlap. The two seemed to be able to read each other's minds across space. Zhuge Liang sighed:
Lu Yu replied:
Zhuge Liang said solemnly: This was the slogan I proposed in my 'Longzhong Plan,' but it is more than just a slogan; it is a determination… As long as the Central Plains are not recovered, I cannot stop for a moment. Otherwise, how can I face the Emperor's favor and kindness? In another hundred years, how can I face the Emperor?"
Lu Yu gave a bitter smile:
Zhuge Liang murmured: Lu Yu sighed,
Zhuge Liang lowered his head.
Lu Yu sighed faintly.
Zhuge Liang looked up at the sky and sighed:
*Hoo…*
A long sigh.
Both Zhuge Liang and Lu Yu seemed to wake from a dream. Under the starry sky, they were like people waking from sleep. Lu Yu gritted his teeth and instructed Dian Wei behind him.
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Meanwhile, Zhuge Liang washed his face with clear water. He narrowed his eyes… and looked up again, gazing at the sky… At this moment, the stars and moon were even more brilliant than before.
He murmured: ——
bq.
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