The weather is hot in Xiangyang, Jingzhou at the end of July.
On Lumen Mountain, the climate is cool and extremely comfortable, without much influence from the heat. Standing on the mountainside, you can see the gurgling water of the mountain stream and overlook the river in the distance. The scenery is pleasant and it is an excellent place to escape the summer heat.
In an open place halfway up the mountain, there is a large house with the two characters "Pang Zhai" on it.
This is the residence of Pang Degong, a famous scholar in Jingzhou.
The Pang family was a wealthy family in Jingzhou, but Pang Degong didn't like fame and fortune. He was tired of the darkness of the officialdom and was unwilling to serve as an official, so he always lived in seclusion in Lumen Mountain, either gathering people to talk about Taoism or teaching knowledge, which was quite free and easy.
In the backyard of Pang's family, a towering tree stands in the sky. Its branches and leaves are like a canopy, blocking the scorching sun and forming many shades under the tree.
Under the shade of the tree, Mr. Pang De, who is about forty years old, wearing a black loose robe, is giving a lecture.
The knowledge passed down from Pang Degong's family is "Shangshu", and he is most proficient in "Shangshu". In addition to Shangshu, Pang Degong has his own opinions on governance. Pang Degong can also teach other aspects of knowledge.
Pang Degong was very knowledgeable, and at the same time, his good friend Sima Hui also taught knowledge.
Sima Hui was from Yingchuan. During the turmoil in the Central Plains two years ago, Sima Hui fled south to Jingzhou and lived in the home of his good friend Pang De. Compared with Pang De, Sima Hui's talents and learning were not weak, especially in terms of Confucian classics and military art.
Very profound attainments.
Often after Pang Degong gave a lecture, Sima Hui would also give a lecture.
Those present included Xu Shu, Pang Tong, Cui Jun, Shi Tao, Meng Jian, and a few people who worshiped Pang Degong. Xu Shu was in his early twenties, about the same age as Cui Jun, Shi Tao, and Meng Jian, and they were all among them.
It turned out that he was a person who took refuge in Jingzhou and studied in Lumen Mountain.
Pang Tong was the youngest, only fourteen years old.
After Pang Degong and Sima Hui gave a lecture, Xu Shu followed his usual practice and asked about what he didn't understand.
After some questioning, Xu Shu changed the topic and said: "Pang Gong, there are people talking about Lu Xuan of Lujiang County everywhere in Xiangyang City now. I also heard some news. However, we don't know much.
, can you tell us more about his situation?"
Xu Shu studied under Pang Degong. Although he did not become a disciple, he always respected his teachers and treated Pang Degong and Sima Hui as teachers.
In the past, he used to practice martial arts to show off his strength. Now he is studying with Pang Degong and Sima Hui, and then he realizes his shortcomings. He studies tirelessly, washes away all his mistakes, and is reborn. He is no longer as brave and fierce as before, but has become more refined.
More heroic.
Xu Shu's understanding was very good. Among many students, Pang Degong and Sima Hui were very optimistic about Xu Shu.
Xu Shu not only studied, but also paid attention to the situation.
That's why he asked.
Pang Degong stroked the beard under his chin, looked soft, smiled softly, and said slowly: "Yuan Zhi mentioned Lu Xuan, I will tell you about Lu Xuan's news. We want to analyze Lu Xuan, we must analyze Lu Xuan, not just look at it
How talented Lu Xuan is does not depend on whether he has written another article like "The Story of the Grand View Tower", nor does it depend on Lu Xuan's family background."
"Talent and articles are fine for those in power, but they are not the most important thing."
"To judge and analyze Lu Xuan, we must analyze the war and summarize Lu Xuan's gains and losses in governance. Furthermore, through these government affairs and military affairs, we can judge Lu Xuan's temperament and personality, and finally judge the ability of a lord."
"This is what I have always taught you."
"When you do things and judge things, you must have your own logical judgment. Don't follow what others say, and don't rush to make wrong judgments just because you get a little bit of information. Judgment of the situation must be based on weighing information from all aspects.
, make a comprehensive judgment.”
Pang Degong talked freely and freely.
His words made Xu Shu, Pang Tong and others think deeply.
Pang Degong stroked his beard and continued: "About Lu Xuan's governance in Lujiang County, not much has been revealed so far. Lu Xuan resettled the refugees and treated others with leniency. These are actually things Lu Kang has been doing."
"Lu Xuan's governance is quite satisfactory, and there is not much that can be seen."
"On the contrary, Lu Xuan's character has been revealed to some extent. For example, Lu Xuan's treatment of Zhang Xiong, the governor of Lujiang County, directly killed Zhang Xiong, destroyed the Zhang family, and searched everything in the Zhang family. Another example is Lu Xuan's treatment of Lujiang County.
The meritorious officer was captured with thunderous means, and the entire Lujiang County was completely seized of power."
"Finally, Lu Xuan recruited the refugees to form an army."
"Lu Xuan is advancing both internal affairs and military affairs. This is precisely the principle of long-term peace and stability."
"Although our Liu Jingzhou is a Jingzhou pastor, his army relies on the support of the Cai family, the Kuai family, etc., and he has no strength of his own for the time being. He is obviously a cripple. The Cai family and the Kuai family are getting stronger and stronger. On the surface, Liu Biao is strong.
In fact, it is strong through castration.”
Pang Degong's eyes were wise and he continued: "Lu Xuan first defeated Sun Ce and then Yuan Shu. After the two battles, he has truly established himself and no Xiaoxiao dared to cause trouble. Back to Liu Biao, what kind of battles did Liu Biao fight? Very few, all of them.
Let the big family make arrangements. As for Lu Xuan's strategy for fighting and the formation of troops, De Cao is the best at it, let De Cao analyze it."
The eyes of Xu Shu and others fell on Sima Hui.
Each one's eyes showed expectation.
They had fewer information channels, far inferior to those of Pang De and Sima Hui, and could only rely on two people to explain.
Sima Hui looked calm and replied: "My information actually comes from Brother Pang, from the Pang family. I will briefly explain it. The main plan for the battle between Lu Xuan and Sun Ce is to lure the enemy deep into Shu.
The county lured Sun Ce into the city and killed him in a battle."
"The battle between Lu Xuan and Yuan Shu is actually more representative and easier to study."
"Lu Xuan's first point was to arrange for people to make noise in Shu County, saying that he would not stop the attack step by step, but would continue to adopt the strategy of luring the enemy deep into the city to annihilate Yuan Shu in Shu County. This was to paralyze Yuan Shu and deliberately lower Yuan Shu's vigilance.
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"In fact, Lu Xuan quietly went to the front line, attacked in the east and west, and killed Zhang Xun, who was the vanguard."
"To deal with Zhang Xun, Lu Xuan also adopted the method of luring Zhang Xun into the city, captured Zhang Xun alive and forced the army to land. When Yuan Shu arrived, Lu Xuan used Zhang Xun to stir up Yuan Shu's military morale, and finally raided the granary and defeated Yuan Shu head-on."
"Yuan Shu's response is too bad and there is nothing to analyze."
"I believe that from beginning to end in this battle, Lu Xuan was trying to create a time lag in information, thereby firmly controlling the initiative, mastering the rhythm on the battlefield, and always mobilizing Yuan Shu, who could only be forced to deal with it."
"For example, at the beginning, Lu Xuan lied that he was in Shu County, but actually went to the front quietly. Yuan Shu didn't know. This was the time difference in information."
"Then, Lu Xuan secretly captured Zhang Xun, and Yuan Shu knew about it belatedly and was forced to deal with it. This is another bit of information asymmetry."
"In the end, Lu Xuan directly attacked the granary. From this point of view, Lu Xuan also mastered all the information about Yuan Shu, so that he could make further arrangements to target Yuan Shu and win in one battle."
Sima Hui's eyes shone with wisdom, and he said: "I even think that there may be someone planted by Lu Xuan beside Yuan Shu. Otherwise, Lu Xuan would not be able to keep the rhythm of the war firmly in his hands. Only the inside should cooperate with the outside,
Coupled with Lu Xuan's plan, it can have such an effect."
After hearing this, Xu Shu's eyes were bright and he asked: "Mr. Sima, who do you think the person Lu Xuan has arranged to be around Yuan Shu is?"
Pang Tong and others also looked over.
This is the most important news and conclusion.
Sima Hui shrugged, shook his head and said: "To judge the results, we do not rely on blind guesses, but on the basis of a large amount of intelligence information. The information in my hand is limited and cannot be analyzed. In the future, you must judge and analyze.
In this way, you must make judgments based on actual information, rather than relying on your own imagination. When weighing the pros and cons on the battlefield, you must weigh a lot of information before making a judgment."
Xu Shu was a little excited and said: "Pang Gong, Mr. Sima, according to this, Lu Xuan is a wise master. I can't wait to meet such a person in person to see what kind of person he is."
Sima Hui smiled and said: "Lu Xuan is thirsty for talents. He is now the prefect of Lujiang and is a pioneer. If you want to go, you can go to Lujiang County to have a look."
Xu Shu also thought for a moment.
Immediately, Xu Shu shook his head and chuckled, saying: "This disciple has no plans to go to Lujiang County and study under Mr. Pang and Mr. Sima. I just want to see him."
Pang Degong asked: "If you don't leave Xiangyang and Lu Xuan is in Lujiang County, what do you think of him? Yuan Zhi, you are a smart man. Tell me, what ideas do you have that can be done? Others, too
You can think about it.”
Everyone thought about it, but to no avail.
Xu Shu thought for a moment, his eyes lit up, and he said: "Pang Gong, this disciple has an idea."
Pound replied: "Tell me and listen."
Xu Shu said: "December this year is Liu Biao's fifty-second birthday. After Liu Biao established himself in Xiangyang, he has always wanted to show his abilities, demonstrate his strength, and establish stronger prestige."
"Why not take this opportunity to suggest that Liu Biao celebrate his birthday and invite many famous scholars and officials from all over the country to the banquet."
"For example, all the governors from the southern counties of Jingzhou called to come to Xiangyang. In addition, they also invited Lu Xuan, the governor of Lujiang County. In this way, Liu Biao can show his strength, and we can naturally see Lu Xuan and further judge whether Lu Xuan is
What kind of person."
Pang Tong's young and dark face also showed anticipation, and he said excitedly: "Uncle, Mr. Sima, and brother Yuan Zhi's suggestion is feasible. I heard that Lu Xuan was only about 20 years old and became famous. I want to see him too."
Meng Jian, Cui Jun, Shi Tao and others all looked over and were very curious.
In the north, Yuan Shao occupied Jizhou, Cao Cao occupied Yanzhou, and the emperor was in the hands of Li Jue and Guo Si. The situation was very chaotic. On the contrary, the south was more stable. At this time, Lu Xuan attracted more attention.
Sima Hui smiled and said: "Brother Pang, if you want to make this suggestion, you can only complete the arrangement by going there in person."
Pang De said fairly: "I won't go."
Sima Hui said: "What should we do?"
Pang Degong said: "Liu Biao invited me to serve as an official several times, but I refused. I personally went to make suggestions, and Liu Biao would have ideas. Therefore, I arranged for someone to give the news to Cai Mao, and it would be most appropriate for Cai Mao to go."
When everyone heard this, they all agreed.
Liu Biao wanted to show off his muscles and strength, so inviting people to a banquet based on his birthday was the most suitable plan.