Speaking of “lock”…

Wu Liang immediately remembered something closely related to Zhuge Liang, Kong Mingsuo.

According to legend, the Kong Ming Suo is a toy invented by Zhuge Liang based on the principles of Bagua metaphysics. It looks simple, but in fact it contains endless mysteries and cannot be understood, making it difficult to assemble and disassemble.

Another theory is that this thing should actually be called Luban Lock.

Legend has it that Master Luban specially created such a toy that can be assembled and disassembled in order to test whether his son was smart.

As for which specific statement is more credible...

Wu Liang prefers the second option.

Because this kind of lock uses skills, mainly the unique "mortise and tenon structure" in ancient Chinese architecture.

When it comes to the "mortise and tenon structure" in ancient Chinese architecture, it is obviously closer to Master Luban, the god of craftsmen.

And there are many Kong Mingsuo toys in later generations. Wu Liang also did some research on this kind of toys when he was a child, such as "Liuhe Tenon", "Seven Star Knot", "Badakou", "Twelve Squares", "Sister Ball"...

...and other Kong Mingsuo toys, he has personally played with them.

The key to playing this thing is the understanding and skills of the mortise and tenon structure, and it has nothing to do with the so-called "Bagua metaphysics".

Therefore, it would be a bit far-fetched to say that Zhuge Liang invented Kong Mingsuo.

Of course, if Kong Mingsuo, like the Eight Formation Diagram, was developed from Zhuge Liang, so Zhuge Liang got the naming rights, this statement would be relatively reasonable.

Thinking like this.

Wu Liang carefully circled around the square wooden "handicraft" twice more, looking at it carefully from top to bottom, left to right.

Don't say it.

It would be okay if there were not those reminders engraved on the square wooden "handicrafts". After all, the "Kongming Locks" of later generations were very small as children's toys. Under the influence of solid thinking, Wu Liang did not immediately distinguish between the two at first glance.

connect together.

Now that he knew that the essence of this thing was a "closure", when Wu Liang looked at it again, he immediately made a new discovery.

"This thing looks a lot like the 'Twenty-Four Locks' in Kong Ming Lock..."

The so-called "twenty-four locks" are one of the higher locking methods among Kong Ming locks. Later generations were divided into two different installation and disassembly methods, A and B. Even many adults can't figure it out after watching the tutorial.

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However, Wu Liang has been interested in such things related to traditional culture since he was a child, so this thing is not a problem for him.

only……

Different from the time when I played with Kong Ming Lock before, the giant Kong Ming Lock in front of me was obviously not an ordinary toy, but more like a giant ZHA bomb that could explode at any time, and they were the bomb disposal personnel.

Wu Liang unconsciously raised his head and glanced at the inverted pyramid-shaped dome above his head.

There is also the only metal pillar that runs through this giant Kongming Lock to support the dome.

Wu Liang had reason to suspect that once the disassembly method went wrong and an incorrect external force was applied to the giant Kong Ming Lock, the metal pillar would be affected and would no longer be able to support the dome, which may be filled with crude oil...

…

This is just like a bomb disposal officer choosing to cut the blue wire or the red wire when dismantling a bomb. A slight mistake can lead to irreparable consequences.

This situation.

Even Wu Liang felt tremendous psychological pressure and did not dare to act rashly.

What's more, he is still not completely sure that this square wooden "handicraft" is the Kong Ming Lock, and it is the "Twenty-Four Locks" in the Kong Ming Lock, let alone whether it is Type A or Type B in later generations.

Even if there is a little bit of uncertainty.

Wu Liangdu absolutely did not dare to take any further action.

then.

"Brother Zhuge, have you ever seen this kind of 'closure'?"

Wu Liang turned around and looked at Zhuge Liang.

Like the "Eight Formations", Wu Liang chose a more conservative approach and first looked to see if Zhuge Liang, the legendary "inventor", had any more reliable solutions.

"Brother Youcai, this is only the second time I have come to this mausoleum, and it is the first time I have come to this place. How can I have seen it before?"

Zhuge Liang said weakly.

Just now when he heard Yu Ji say something like "there is no place for death" and "turning into dust together with the whole tomb", the child was already a little frightened and his face looked a little pale at this moment.

It seems that this thing can only be a "Luban lock".

The time is right, Master Lu Ban was a master craftsman in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the descendants of Qiu Mugong moved to Chu State in the late Spring and Autumn Period. In addition, the Qi State where Qiu Mugong was located bordered the Lu State where Lu Ban was located, and there were some cultural differences.

Communication is also reasonable.

Therefore, there is nothing inconsistent with the appearance of Luban Lock in Qiu Mugong's tomb...

"makes sense."

Wu Liang nodded, and said to Zhuge Liang with a smile, "Since Brother Zhuge Xian can crack the 'Eight Formation Diagram', he must also be able to crack this 'Seal'. Please come forward and check with Brother Yu. I'm afraid this

We still need to count on my good brother to help."

"this……"

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang took a step back, shook his little head like a rattle, and said repeatedly with a frown on his face, "Brother Youcai, the owner of the tomb has advised us to accept it as soon as we see fit. Let's go out like this."

Otherwise, if the owner of the tomb is displeased, we may really die without a burial place. I am still a child..."

"What are you afraid of? Youcai brother is with you. Have you forgotten the vows we made when we became sworn brothers? We don't want to be born in the same year, the same month and the same day, but we want to die in the same year, the same month and the same day. Moreover, I believe in your ability. You

Absolutely!"

Wu Liang stepped forward decisively and grabbed Zhuge Liang, who was retreating.

"No, I remember what Brother Youcai said at the time was, 'I hope this love can be compared to the sun and the moon.' Where does 'I hope I die in the same year, the same month, and the same day'?"

Zhuge Liang tried his best to push his butt back, but he refused to move forward no matter how hard Wu Liangsheng pulled him.

"How long has it been, and you are still arguing with me about these details? Be good, listen to my brother, let's take a look first, don't rush to do anything, it'll be fine."

Wu Liang said with a deliberately serious face.

"I don't! I won't go!"

Zhuge Liang was still struggling desperately.

"Okay, let's just spend it here."

Wu Liang suddenly let go of his hand.

Zhuge Liang was caught off guard for a moment, and suddenly he fell down hard and squatted down. He gritted his teeth in pain and almost burst into tears.

As a result, before he could get up, he heard Wu Liang continue to say: "Dian Wei, Yang Wanli, it seems that my brother Zhuge no longer knows how good he is. You must keep an eye on him. Eat two or three of the dry food we brought."

The weather shouldn't be a problem. If he's hungry, let's just spend it here. I just don't know how many days my brother Zhuge will be hungry before he passes out from hunger. I bet it will be three days. How many days do you bet?"

"Wei gambled for two days. He had only been hungry for three days before. He only went out to rest for one day. I'm afraid he hasn't fully recovered yet."

Dian Wei said seriously.

"I bet you two days, his body is not strong enough. If it's Brother Dianwei, it shouldn't be a problem to starve for seven days."

Yang Wanli also said with a half-smile.

"you……"

The painful tears in Zhuge Liang's eyes finally squeezed out of his eyes. Now he finally understood what Wu Liang said before.

This "talented brother" of his is not only more evil than Huang Er, he is even more evil than an evil ghost. How can he be such a bully? He simply doesn't give people a way to survive.

What's more.

I'm still just a child...

"Brother Zhuge, don't blame me. My brother is doing this all for your own good. Only by enduring hardship can you become a great person. You are a person who wants to accomplish great things. The hardship you endure now will eventually illuminate your future.

road."

Seeing that Zhuge Liang actually cried, Wu Liang couldn't bear it anymore, so he quickly poured chicken soup into him frantically, lest he really hurt the child's heart and stop messing with him again.

But then I thought about it, bullying my younger brother should be done as early as possible. When Zhuge Liang becomes the legendary Mr. Wolong, he won't be able to bully him just because he wants to.

What's more.

Not to mention later generations, even in the history of the Three Kingdoms, few people have seen Zhuge Liang like this, right?

Rare achievement: "Witness Zhuge Liang crying with my own eyes", achieved!

Wu Liang couldn't help but think of another rare achievement he was looking forward to when he just traveled through time, "witnessing Boss Cao cry with my own eyes." He didn't know when this achievement would be achieved...

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As Wu Liang wished.

Zhuge Liang finally came to Fangmu's "artwork" reluctantly, but tried his best to keep a distance from it and carefully inspected some details on it.

This time Wu Liang did not become the hands-off shopkeeper.
To be continued...