Appreciation of Three Visits to the Maolu

"Three Visits to the Maolu" comes from "Three Kingdoms, Shu Zhi and Zhuge Liang Biography", which tells the story of Liu Bei's three invitations to Zhuge Liang to come out of the mountain. In the book, we know that Liu Bei is thirsty and ambitious, in order to invite Zhuge Liang to visit the mountain many times; Zhuge Liang is a well-informed and cautious man. This story tells us that success in doing things requires perseverance and patience.

The story of "visiting the thatched cottage"

After the battle of Guandu, the world was in chaos. After Liu Bei was defeated by Cao Cao, he went to Jingzhou to defect to Liu Biao. Xu Shu told him that there was a man named Zhuge Liang in Wollongong, Nanyang, who was very knowledgeable and talented. If he can get his help, he will get the whole world. Hearing this, Liu Bei immediately went to Longzhong with gifts from Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, but Zhuge Liang happened to be away that day, and Liu Bei could only return disappointed.

Soon, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei braved the snowstorm to invite Zhuge Liang for the second time. Unfortunately, Zhuge Liang went out for a walk again. Zhang Fei doesn't want to come again. Seeing this, he hurried back. Liu Bei left a letter to express his admiration for the audience.

After a while, Liu Bei was a vegetarian for three days and was ready to invite Zhuge Liang again. At this time, Guan Yu said that Zhuge Liang may have a hollow reputation, but he may not have real talent and learning, so there is no need to go. Zhang Fei asked him to call alone, but Zhuge Liang still didn't come, so he tied him up with a rope. After Liu Bei scolded Zhang Fei, he visited Zhuge Liang with them for the third time.

This time Zhuge Liang was sleeping, and Liu Bei waited until Zhuge Liang woke up before sitting down and talking to each other. Zhuge Liang talked about the world situation, and Liu Bei was greatly impressed. Zhuge Liang saw that Liu Bei was interested in doing things for the country and sincerely asked him for help. He is also willing to go out and help Liu Bei establish the Han Shu Dynasty.