Chapter 39 Liu Wu and Zhuge Liang discuss the general situation of the world,
Liu Wu listened to Zhuge Liang’s question without hesitation. He bowed to Zhuge Liang and said without hiding anything:
“Liu Xuande is my elder brother. More than a year ago, my brother was assassinated by Cao Ren of Wancheng and was seriously injured. It is difficult to recover. Cao Ren is threatening in the north and Liu Biao is eyeing him covetously in the south. In order to prevent the collapse of Xinye’s foundation, my elder brother specially asked Wu to come out of retirement and take charge of the situation in Xinye because I look similar to my elder brother.”

“Over the past year, I have been fortunate to have the help of Guan, Zhang, Zhao and many other counselors. Wu used his brother’s name to kill Cao Ren and Yu Jin, seize Nanyang County, unite with Jiangdong, pacify Jingzhou, and finally obtain 40,000 elite troops to fight against Cao Cao!”

Liu Wu told Zhuge Liang everything, big or small.

Before coming, Liu Wu had already made up his mind on how to recruit Zhuge Liang.

What kind of person is Zhuge Liang, what does he want, what does he pursue, and that’s how Liu Wu expresses and says it.

First you need to build trust:
Zhuge Liang was a cautious and suspicious person who would not easily trust strangers. Therefore, if you want to recruit Zhuge Liang, you first need to show your sincerity and earn his trust through practical actions and words.

Secondly, it is necessary to show talent:

Zhuge Liang is a person who values ​​talent and ability. You need to fully demonstrate your knowledge and ability so that Zhuge Liang can see your value and potential.

Thirdly, we need to share the same aspirations:

Throughout his life, Zhuge Liang was committed to the grand goal of restoring the Han Dynasty and returning to the old capital. If you want to recruit Zhuge Liang, you undoubtedly need to understand and agree with this ambition and resonate with Zhuge Liang. You can show your political ideals and ambitions by discussing the general situation of the world and analyzing the changes in the current situation.

For Liu Wu, even the third generation of the Han Dynasty was not unacceptable.

After all, Liu Wu was a descendant of Liu Sheng, King Jing of Zhongshan in this life, and was also a relative of the Han royal family.

The grand goal of restoring the Han Dynasty and returning to the old capital will attract many loyal people. This is a help out of thin air, so Liu Wu will naturally not turn them away.

In Liu Wu’s opinion, he should first establish trust with Zhuge Liang and be honest with him. Secondly, he should show his talent and potential. Thirdly, he should resonate with Zhuge Liang’s aspirations.

Then, it’s almost certain, and you just need to wait patiently.

Therefore, Liu Wu naturally would not hide anything from Zhuge Liang.

“This…Liu Xuande was stabbed and his injuries are serious and difficult to recover?” Zhuge Liang was stunned when he heard the explosive news revealed by Liu Wu.

Obviously, Liu Bei has entered Zhuge Liang’s vision.

Moreover, Liu Bei had already been recognized by Zhuge Liang.

“Kong Ming, Xuande was indeed injured in the ambush arranged by Cao Ren. His injury is serious and difficult to recover. It’s a pity for the righteous Liu Xuande.”

“However, Zihao not only has Xuande’s benevolence and kindness to the people, but also has a clear understanding of the general trend of the world and the ability to create like a god. This time we brought a lot of things developed by Zihao, which are very similar to your expertise in inventions and creations!”

Xu Shu also confirmed Liu Bei’s situation to Zhuge Liang, but then Xu Shu changed the subject and began to speak well of Liu Wu, proving that Liu Wu was no worse than Liu Bei.

Zhuge Liang came to his senses and suppressed his disappointment over Liu Bei’s serious and difficult to recover injury.

Zhuge Liang did not care much about Xu Shu’s praise of Liu Wu.

I thought Xu Shu said this because he wanted him to surrender.

“It’s a rare occasion that Yuanzhi and Zihao are here today. Liang must entertain them well. Although this is a remote place in the mountains, I’m afraid I may not be able to provide a good reception!” Zhuge Liang said with a smile.

Xu Shu and Liu Wu looked at each other and both understood that Zhuge Liang did not take what he had just said to heart.

However, the two also understood that they had just arrived and there was no need to be so anxious.

… “This… this iron-cutting sword, iron-cutting knife, as well as this snow salt and rice paper were really developed by Zihao?”

In the thatched cottage, as Xu Shu said he wanted to learn sword skills from Zhuge Liang, he cut off Zhuge Liang’s two swords with one sword after another, finally attracting Zhuge Liang’s attention.

At lunch time, Xu Shu took out snow salt to cook again. Zhuge Liang was finally shocked, and his smiling face was now filled with surprise.

Fine, snow-white, and free of impurities, snow salt is definitely ten or even a hundred times better than the extremely expensive refined salt on the market.

The exquisite and tough Xuan paper originated from Cai Hou paper, but it is so far superior to Cai Hou paper that it can even replace bamboo slips and cloth.

This made Zhuge Liang, who always loved inventions, dumbfounded and shocked.

Whether it is the sharp iron-cutting weapons, or the snow salt and rice paper, they all have great significance.

It was actually written by Liu Wu?

“These are just minor paths. What we should pursue is to truly save the tens of millions of people who are suffering and displaced in the war.”

“When I came to Longzhong, I heard from Mr. Yuanzhi that he was called Mr. Wolong, and he had the talent to rule the world and the ambition to stabilize the country. Although he lived in seclusion in the mountains, he knew the general situation of the world very well. His talent and wisdom were widely known in Jingxiang. He could help me revive the Han Dynasty and restore the glory of the Han Dynasty. Please teach me, Mr. Kongming!”

Liu Wu bowed to the shocked Zhuge Liang who was holding a sword in one hand and rice paper in the other, and said solemnly.

In the courtyard, Zhuge Liang heard Liu Wu’s words, especially the one about restoring the Han Dynasty and reviving the glory of the Han Dynasty, which made Zhuge Liang’s eyes shine.

Zhuge Liang looked carefully at Liu Wu, who was respectful, polite and sincere to him, and then thought about how Liu Wu, after taking over the Xinye forces, would kill Cao Ren, seize Wancheng and recover Nanyang County, pacify Jingzhou, and unite with Jiangdong to attack Cao Cao.

At this moment, Zhuge Liang suddenly became interested in Liu Wu.

“Young Master has great plans, and Liang is willing to listen to them. Young Master, please come in!”

Zhuge Liang said to Liu Wu.

Hearing Zhuge Liang’s words, Liu Wu and Xu Shu were both delighted and looked at each other.

Zhuge Liang, Liu Wu, Xu Shu and Zhao Yun all gathered in the thatched cottage.

This time, Zhuge Liang did not hide anything from Liu Wu and asked directly:
“You are the Lord of Nanyang, and you are also a vassal in this world. I wonder what you think of the vassal states in this world?”

“My Lord, you want to restore the Han Dynasty and revive its glory. How should we do that?”

Liu Wu listened to Zhuge Liang’s questions and understood that this was a test from Zhuge Liang.

Liu Wu did not hesitate and spoke out what he had in mind:

“Wu believes that although there are many princes in the world, the only ones that Nanyang can pay attention to are Sun Quan in Jiangdong and Cao Cao who occupies Xudu.”

“Oh, you are so arrogant, sir. You should know that Liangzhou has Ma Teng and Han Sui, Yizhou has Liu Zhang occupying the land of abundance, Hanzhong has Zhang Lu setting up his own faction, Xiangyang has Liu Biao occupying several counties of Jingxiang, and they also have hundreds of thousands of soldiers, horses, navy and warships. Although Yuan Shao in the north is dead, Youzhou, Jizhou, Qingzhou and Bingzhou are all in the hands of his sons and nephews. You don’t regard so many princes as opponents? Sun Quan has just occupied Jiangdong and has Jingzhou to contain him. Why do you have to treat him seriously, sir?”

When Zhuge Liang heard Liu Wu say that the only ones worthy of attention were Sun Quan of Jiangdong and Cao Cao who occupied Xu Du, and that other princes were not on the list, Zhuge Liang was shocked. He looked at Liu Wu and could not help but scold him in a bad mood.

(End of this chapter)