Actually, the name of Zhuge Liang’s wife, Mrs. Huang, is not recorded in the history books, but there are generally two theories among the people. One is called Huang Yueying, another is called Huang Wanzhen. This article chooses the former. "Wanzhen" not only contains too many elements of feudal women's virtues, but also easily reminds people of the Orion daughter who fought against the British army in Xiezhuang in the late Qing Dynasty.
Yueying’s appearance is really unsatisfactory. According to records, she had "yellow hair and black skin." Her hair was as dry and dull as dry grass, and her skin was as rough and dark as charcoal. With such an appearance, she was married to Zhuge Liang, the eternal prime minister.
Needless to say, Zhuge Liang’s talent is also quite good in appearance. Chen Shou wrote in "Three Kingdoms": Zhuge Liang "rarely has the talent to stand out from the crowd, the weapon of heroism, he is eight feet long and has a very majestic appearance." Zhuge Liang described by Mr. Luo Guanzhong: "Eight feet tall, with a face like a crown jade, wearing a silk scarf on his head, and a crane cloak. His eyebrows are as beautiful as the mountains and rivers, and his chest contains the secrets of heaven and earth. He looks like an immortal." In terms of appearance, The crew of the movie "Red Cliff" chose Takeshi Kaneshiro to play Zhuge Liang, which fits the description quite well.
When these two people stand together, the majority of the people will cry out for Zhuge Liang: Sun Ce and Zhou Yu both embraced beauties and married Jiangdong Erqiao. Marrying a beautiful woman should not be a problem for you, right?
However, don’t be dissatisfied, Huang Yueying has her own merits. She said: I am not as beautiful as Xiao Qiao, but I can do it, can they?
A strange trick to trap the fortune teller
Huang Yueying is the daughter of Huang Chengyan, a celebrity in Henan. She is also considered a lady, but unfortunately she looks ugly. Although she doesn't look very good, she has quite high standards and has never found anyone she likes. Occasionally someone proposes marriage, but there is always resistance.
Finally one day, a majestic figure broke into Miss Huang's heart. She fell into lovesickness. The person he fell in love with was really not an ordinary person, but the famous Zhuge Liang.
Normally, with her appearance, she can just make love to the lover of her dreams, and she can look at her from a distance. But Miss Huang Yueying refused. It all depends on people. She decided that if she loved him, she would marry him.
Although it is a bit ugly, I still have requirements.
But how to attract the attention of pretty boys? Men like to judge people by their appearance. If Brother Zhuge turns around and leaves when he sees me, what should I do?
So, she expressed her feelings to her father Huang Chengyan. Old Huangtou always had a good relationship with Zhuge Liang and admired Zhuge Liang's talent. The father and daughter hit it off immediately and agreed on a strange move.
On this day, Huang Chengyan invited Zhuge Liang to come to his home for a discussion. Zhuge Liang went happily. As soon as he entered the door, he saw two fierce dogs rushing towards him, and Zhuge Liang was startled. Fortunately, Lao Huang came over and twisted the dog's ears twice, and the dog stepped aside obediently and lay down. Zhuge Liang took a closer look and saw that it was a mechanical dog made of wood, and couldn't help but laugh. After taking a closer look, I saw that the mechanical dog was exquisitely crafted and lifelike, so I admired it. Huang Chengyan bowed and said, "No prizes, no prizes. This is what the little girl did for fun. Kong Ming was shocked."
After Zhuge Liang sat down, he caught a glimpse of a painting "Reading in Cao's Palace Garden" hanging on the wall. "Picture", with sophisticated brushwork and beautiful artistic conception, I can't help but marvel at it. Huang Chengyan stroked his beard: "Haha, my little girl's scribblings are just a joke."
Then, Zhuge Liang looked out the window at the blooming flowers, which were really pleasing to the eye. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, and while admiring them, he smiled slightly. Shaking his head. Huang Chengyan said from the side: "Oh, these flowers are all planted by a little girl. From sowing, irrigation, pruning, and care, she takes care of everything."
After doing this three times, of course Zhuge Liang was right Huang Chengyan's talented daughter is full of curiosity.
Huang Chengyan took the opportunity to get to the point: "I heard that you are not married yet. Although my daughter is not good-looking, she is kindhearted and has admired her husband for a long time. If I don't dislike you, I am willing to have sex with you. "Marriage between Qin and Jin"
At this time, Miss Huang Yueying's outstanding talent has already left a deep mark on Zhuge Liang's mind. Although it looks ugly, what's the problem? So Zhuge Liang readily agreed to the marriage. Miss Huang's infatuation finally came true.
If a girl who is not attractive enough in appearance wants to win in a blind date, she must come up with unique tricks to show off her strengths and overwhelm her opponent.
There was a time when Zhongli Wuyan, the second most ugly girl, ran to the palace and shouted, "My king, you are too dangerous, too dangerous." King Xuan of Qi was so frightened that he was confused, and then he talked about the strategies of governing the country. . King Xuan of Qi admired her talent and made her his queen. This is a desperate move made under duress, and it is not "ladylike" enough.
As for our Miss Huang, the first Sheng is asking her father to take the initiative in matchmaking, being proactive and not shy at all; the Second Sheng is cleverly showing her talents to her sweetheart one by one, staying first A good impression. Imagine, if Zhuge Liang saw Yueying's ugliness as soon as he walked in, he might be disappointed and he might not be able to listen to her talent.
So, if an ugly girl uses her brain, she can still turn decay into magic and hold happiness in her hands.
"Don't be like Kong Ming when choosing a wife"
The matter of Zhuge Liang marrying the ugly girl Huang Yueying has become a topic of conversation among local people after dinner, and various theories have emerged.
Some villagers were indignant and felt that Zhuge Liang had been wronged. I think that with Zhuge Liang's conditions, he can definitely choose a beautiful and talented lady from a famous family, but he can't find an ugly girl! There is a popular proverb in the countryside: "Don't act like a wise man when choosing a wife, or you will get an ugly girl like A Cheng." Kong Ming, you are at such a loss! You are at such a loss!
Could it be that Zhuge Liang’s ambition is to conquer the world out of political considerations?
Some people say that Zhuge Liang was willing to marry an ugly wife out of consideration for his political future. His parents died young and he was raised by his uncle. His eldest brother Zhuge Jin went to Soochow to serve as an official, and his sister Zhuge Huiyuan married to Nanzhang. Only his younger brother Zhuge Jun was left in the family to depend on him. They are twenty-five years old, but not yet married. I couldn't count on my own family, so I wanted to find a more powerful family to support me. Huang Yueying's father Huang Chengyan is a famous figure in the local area. Huang Chengyan's wife, Cai, was a sister to the second wife of Jingzhou boss Liu Biao. Zhuge Liang became the son-in-law of the Huang family and became a relative of Liu Biao.
According to this logic, even if the ugly girl Huang Yueying is talented, Zhuge Liang will not marry her if her family is poor. This formulation "commercializes" Zhuge Liang's motives, and "Kudzu fans" will not agree.
Some people also think that the reason why Zhuge Liang got married late was because he had different ideas from ordinary people. When he looks for a partner, he pays more attention to the other person's talent and learning, rather than his appearance. Marrying Huang Yueying is from my heart and has nothing to do with utilitarianism.
The author believes that the latter statement is more credible. Zhuge Liang was not a person who was keen on fame and wealth. He said in "Shi Shi Biao", "I am a commoner, working hard in Nanyang, surviving in troubled times, and not seeking knowledge and success among the princes." Although he later became prime minister, his legacy was only 15 acres of thin farmland. , 800 mulberry trees.
Therefore, it is not too difficult for him to choose to prioritize talent and virtue over looks.
No matter what, in the astonished eyes of everyone, the prince and the ugly girl lived an enviable happy life.
A clever daughter-in-law can make a meal without rice
Huang Yueying, who does not take the ordinary path, can always bring surprises to everyone.
Not long after the marriage, Zhuge Liang's buddies Cui Zhouping, Meng Gongwei, Shi Guangyuan, and Xu Yuanzhi came to visit. Some wanted to eat, and some wanted to eat noodles. There was no ready-made rice and noodles at home, so Zhuge Liang had to accompany the guests and asked his wife to prepare them quickly. I thought I would have to go to the market to buy it, but I don’t know how long the wait would be. Unexpectedly, not long after, Yueying said that the rice and noodles were ready. The guests were all amazed, and Zhuge Liang was also very surprised. There were not many servants and maids at home, and the manpower was scattered. How could the meal be prepared so quickly?
So he went to the kitchen with the guests. It turned out that his wife had made several wooden figures and asked them to grind rice. She also made a wooden donkey to grind the rice quickly.
Zhuge Liang was greatly appreciated. After the guest left, he humbly asked his wife for advice and learned some mechanical skills.
Yueying handled all the menial and trivial matters at home properly. Zhuge Liang lived a comfortable life and could think about the strategy of governing the country with peace of mind. Cui Zhouping, Meng Gongwei and the others were warmly received every time they visited Zhuge Liang's house, and they felt at home. They were full of praise for their sister-in-law.
In addition to being proficient in mechanical engineering, Yueying is also knowledgeable.
Every time the spring was warm and the flowers were blooming, or the autumn moon was shining brightly, she would have a long conversation with Kong Ming, and she would speak well and have brilliant insights. During the conversation between the husband and wife, the academic style was intoxicating and intoxicating. Under the sun and moon lamps, Yueying's thick face revealed holiness and charm. Zhuge Liang was delighted and moved by it. This little woman is truly unique and beautiful!
Teaching the husband to the son
Later, Zhuge Liang became the prime minister, taking care of state affairs and managing everything every day. He even became ill due to overwork and died young. When he died, his eldest son Zhuge Zhan was only eight years old. In this way, Kong Ming naturally had no time to take care of his children's education. This burden fell on the ugly daughter-in-law Huang Yueying.
Later, Kong Ming’s eldest son Zhuge Zhan defended Mianzhu during the Wei army’s invasion and died heroically without being coerced or induced. Later, his younger son Zhuge Huai was unmoved when faced with the temptation of Jin Wu Emperor Sima Yan to grant him a title. , insisting on returning to his hometown to farm. They don't have any of the luxurious habits of playboys, and this should all be attributed to Huang Yueying's education.
The Ugliest Scientist
Huang Yueying won the respect of Zhuge Liang and other people in society by virtue of her intelligence. She also wants to realize her further ideals and become a powerful pillar for her husband Zhuge Liang's career development.
After Liu Bei's death, the ethnic minorities in the southern part of Shu Han launched a rebellion. So in 225 AD, Zhuge Liang led his troops to the south. The miasma in the south is very serious, so Zhuge Liang invented "Zhuge Xingjun Powder" and "Wolong Pill" to protect the health of soldiers. It is said that these prescriptions were taught to Zhuge Liang by Huang Yueying.
In order to make the ethnic minorities surrender, Zhuge Liang adopted psychological tactics and captured their leader Meng Huo alive, but then released him. After seven captures and seven moves, Meng Huo finally surrendered completely, and Nanzhong was pacified, which relieved Shu Han's worries. Among them, Zhuge Liang used bamboo rafts to build bridges, earth-filling sieges, giant wooden beasts, Coiled Snake Valley mines and many other mechanical projects. It is said that most of them were indebted to Huang Yueying.
Later, Zhuge Liang led his army to attack Wei and left Qishan six times. In order to solve the problem of food and grass transportation for the army, the "Wooden Cow and Flow Horse" was invented. It is said that a wooden ox carries a year's worth of food and can travel twenty miles a day; a flowing horse has two square bags, each of which can hold two huks of rice and three buckets, and can walk on rugged mountain roads.
He also improved the "Liannu", which could fire ten arrows at a time, greatly improving the combat effectiveness of the Shu army. Wei general Zhang He died under this weapon.
These inventions, as well as Kongming lanterns, fire beasts, etc., may have been taught by his wife Huang Yueying. Anyway, they were husband and wife, and there was no patent issue at that time.
Superb magic
Zhuge Liang in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was evaluated by Lu Xun as "many wise and almost demonic". Speaking of Zhuge Liang's "magic skills", most of them were learned from Huang Yueying.
According to the description in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Zhou Dahuang, a scholar during the Republic of China, Huang Yueying was proficient in the art of Qimen Dunjia:
In order to surrender the southern barbarian Meng Huo, the prince Liu Chan personally came to Zhuge Liang. Meet Huang Yueying in the mansion.
Mrs. Huang readily agreed and said I would go there in the evening.
Princess Jincheng, Huang Yueying’s daughter-in-law, was surprised. Seeing her mother-in-law doing housework all day long, being gentle and quiet, how could she go to the battlefield to conquer the barbarians?
So she waited until dusk, secretly lying on the window of her mother-in-law's room and watching. Mrs. Huang took out a paper kite from the box, wrapped a letter around the kite's foot, and muttered something. The paper kite turned into a real kite and flew out of the window.
Princess Jincheng was startled and her curiosity was aroused, so she asked to go with her mother-in-law to surrender the enemy. Mrs. Huang couldn't resist her, so she agreed.
At the third watch, the two of them took a bath and changed clothes. Mrs. Huang, wearing a star crown and Xia Pei, and a Qiken sword, led Princess Jincheng to the patio.
There is a painting of a cloud and thunder chariot in the courtyard, but there are no chariots or horses. When the princess was surprised, Mrs. Huang gently lifted her up to the painted car. The car became a real car, flying in the clouds and mist in the sky, with Mrs. Huang sitting in front and driving.
Let’s talk about Lu Kai, the governor of South Vietnam. At the second watch of the night, he saw a bird flying in outside the window, and in an instant it turned into a paper kite. There was a letter wrapped around Yuan's feet, telling her that Mrs. Zhuge Liang would be arriving tonight. Prefect Lu was doubtful. At the fifth watch, I heard thunder from the sky, and a thunder cart came speeding over, with Mrs. Huang and the princess sitting there.
Mrs. Huang got out of the car, waved her sleeves, and the car flew into the air.
Princess Jincheng asked her mother-in-law, how far did she fly all the way? Mrs. Huang said, "No more than" two thousand miles. Princess Jincheng was secretly speechless.
After understanding the military situation and terrain, Mrs. Huang mobilized her troops, set up ambushes, deployed suspicious soldiers, and used the magic of ghosts and gods to defeat the barbarians in large numbers. They were defeated and Meng Huo was also captured alive.
Under Mrs. Huang's coercion, Meng Huo swore in public that he would never violate the border again, otherwise he would be struck by thunder. Mrs. Huang and Princess Jincheng returned to Chengdu in a thunder chariot, and the Southern Barbarians were pacified from then on.
In this description in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Mrs. Huang pacified Nanzhong and went alone. She only captured Meng Huo and she was successful. It was seven more captures than Zhuge Liang's mobilization of the main Shu Han army in history. Qizong is much more refreshing.
It is said that Mrs. Huang can also read minds, divination, medical treatment, astrology, etc. She knows almost everything and is of great help to Zhuge Liang. Now there is a sentence saying "Zhuge Liang's ugly wife - a treasure in the family". This Mrs. Huang is really a treasure!
Ugly, or not ugly, that is not the question at all
Perhaps after all, you are still worried about Zhuge Liang's handsome guy matching an ugly girl. Regarding Yueying's appearance, people have come up with a theory that Huang Yueying In fact, she is not an ugly girl, but extremely beautiful.
So, why does everyone think she is ugly? There are three speculations: one is that Huang Yueying's beauty was jealous of other young girls in the village, so they slandered her appearance; the other is that Miss Huang deliberately declared her ugly appearance in order to find a husband who did not focus on appearance but on inner beauty. , so no one cared about her, only Zhuge Liang appreciated her talent and married her, and the beauty returned. Another saying is that the world was not peaceful at that time, and there were many thieves. In order to prevent being robbed by bandits, Miss Huang deliberately dressed up ugly. After marrying Zhuge Liang, Only then was it restored to its original appearance.
In games and animations with the theme of the Three Kingdoms, Huang Yueying is not that ugly. After all, players and readers also have a love for beauty.
Actually, whether Huang Yueying is ugly or beautiful is not that important anymore. She played the role of a virtuous wife very well. She did not bother Zhuge Liang with family affairs, and helped her husband in all matters of state. She helped her husband seal the title of marquis, achieved great achievements, and was famous for generations. She also spread her good name far and wide.
The king's heart and his concubine's will are in harmony with each other, and they will achieve both happiness and wisdom in this lifetime.
Who said it was a mistake for Zhuge Liang to marry an ugly girl?