Zhuge Liang is eight feet long, his appearance is very great, and he is an absolute handsome guy now, but in personal matters, he has "Don't be a Kong Ming to choose a wife, and you have to be an ugly girl". It can be seen from this sentence that many people at that time were doubting Zhuge Liang's aesthetic ability, and it is difficult for people to understand why a handsome guy full of poetry and books would choose an ugly woman.
We are not Zhuge Liang, so we can't look at the problem from our own point of view. If you were Zhuge Liang, you might have made the same choice.
First of all, Zhuge Liang is not satisfied with the short life of his parents, he wants to become a big man like Guan Zhong and Le Yi. Those who know history know that one of these two was the prime minister of the Spring and Autumn Period, and the other was a general of the Warring States Period. With such a goal, he can't choose his other half based on looks as the main criterion.
Zhuge Liang's wife is called Huang Yueying, everyone knows that she is ugly, but few people know her family background. Her father's name is Huang Chengyan, one of the most well-known scholars in Jingzhou and a leading figure in the cultural world. Now it can be compared with Guo Jingjing and has a place in the Great Hall. Her mother is also the most powerful family in Jingzhou, she is also the sister of Mrs. Liu Biao, and her brother is the general Cai Mao. With these, it is not difficult to see that Huang Yueying is also the premier girl in Jingzhou, coupled with her intelligence and talent, it is completely possible for Zhuge Liang to ignore her appearance.
Of course, Zhuge Liang will not be satisfied with the life of being rich and peaceful, he wants to make a great career. Some people say that Zhuge Liang's ability was taught by Huang Yueying, but in fact, Zhuge Liang had learned Xi political, economic, and military knowledge before getting married, and he already had his own views on current affairs. It is not so much that Zhuge Liang climbs high branches, but that Zhuge Liang chose a marriage that is helpful to his career. When career is a man's primary choice, beauty and interest are no longer important indicators, and Huang Yueying is the best choice.
With Huang Yueying, Zhuge Liang can transition the contacts and resources of the cultural, political, and military circles into his own hands as a booster for his career. A person's talent is only a stepping stone, and only with connections and resources can there be a stage to show talent, Zhuge Liang understands this truth.
When his connections and resources are insufficient, choosing the right marriage can bring great help to his career, and Zhuge Liang uses this way to complete his ideals. Huang Yueying also likes ambitious men, so things are simple. One out of ability, one out of resources, to form a small family, hand in hand in the troubled times, see a lifetime of stars and seas.