I. Original text
In the spring of the third year of Zhangwu, the late Lord An was seriously ill and called Liang in Chengdu. Later, Liang said, "You are only ten times as talented as Cao Pi, and you will be able to secure the world and achieve great things in the end. If the heir can supplement it, supplement it; If you have no talent, you can take it yourself. " Bright tears said: "I dare to do my best and be faithful until death do us part!" " The former Lord also wrote to the latter, saying, "If you work with the Prime Minister, you will be like a father." .
Second, translation.
In the spring of the third year of Zhangwu, the first emperor (Liu Bei) was seriously ill in Yong 'an. Zhuge Liang was recalled to Chengdu to prepare for the funeral. (Liu Bei) said to Zhuge Liang, "I know your talent is ten times that of my son Cao Cao. It will surely stabilize the country and eventually achieve great things. But if my son can help him, help him. If he can't become useful, then you can be the emperor yourself. "
Zhuge Liang cried and said, "I will defend my country to the death!" " "The first Lord sent a letter to the second Lord and said to him," In the future, you will handle state affairs with the Prime Minister, and you should treat the Prime Minister like your father. "
Entrust an orphan:
The loss of Jingzhou, a strategic place, the defeat of Guan and Zhang, and the great defeat of Yiling War made the new regime face internal and external pressure. At this time, Liu Bei was ill again, and the country based on Liu Bei's personal charm was crumbling.
At the same time, although Liu Bei knows that Zhuge Liang and others are loyal to him, he can't guarantee his loyalty to his son, because he knows that Zhuge Liang has a strong sense of responsibility, so as long as he gives his son to Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang will help him up dutifully.