《Chu Shi Biao》——Zhuge Liang I began as a common man, farming in my fields in Nanyang, doing what I could to survive in an age of chaos. I never had any interest in making a name for myself as a noble. The late Emperor was not ashamed to visit my cottage and seek my advice. Grateful for his regard, I responded to his appeal and threw myself into his service. When defeat threatened our cause, I assumed command in despair and undertook missions in peril. Twenty-one years have since passed. 《出师表》——诸葛亮 臣本布衣，躬耕于南阳，苟全性命于乱世，不求闻达于诸侯。 先帝不以臣卑鄙，猥自枉屈，三顾臣于草庐之中，咨臣以当世之事，由是感激，遂许先帝以驱驰。 后值倾覆，受任于败军之际，奉命于危难之间，尔来二十有一年矣。