Lu Xuan looked calm. He was determined to win Mr. Pang De and Sima Hui, but Lu Xuan was more patient. He needed to recruit them step by step.
There's no rush.
More haste less speed.
Lu Xuan cupped his hands and said, "My father invites Mr. Pang and Mr. Sima to go to Lujiang County."
Pang Degong was stunned for a moment.
Not solicitation.
It was Lu Kang's invitation, asking him to go to Lujiang County.
Pang Degong's expression became serious. Lu Kang was a real celebrity and had a very high reputation. Lu Kang was a model of loyalty and martyrdom. Even if Pang Degong was a famous person in Jingzhou, he could not ignore him.
Pang Degong did not agree immediately and asked, "Dong Lu invited me to Lujiang. What can I do?"
Lu Xuan replied: "After my father was idle, he saw that the world was in chaos, the people were displaced, the scholars were wandering everywhere, and the Imperial Academy in the court was in ruins. There was no place to teach and discuss knowledge."
"So, my father personally took the lead and wanted to hold a cultural gathering in Shu County and invite celebrities from all over the world to discuss it."
"Father is inviting Zheng Xuan from Beihai, as well as Guan Ning, Bing Yuan and other great scholars. As for Jingzhou, he has entrusted me to invite Mr. Pang and Mr. Sima to attend, and invite you two to Shu County for exchanges."
Pang Degong was even more surprised.
Lu Kang's arrangements are generous.
Zheng Xuan was a well-deserved leader of scholars, and his attainments in Confucian classics were unparalleled in the world. Of course, Lu Kang's reputation was very high, and for a model of loyalty and martyrdom like Lu Kang, there was a chance that Zheng Xuan would be invited to give lectures in Shu County.
As for Guan Ning and Bing Yuan, they were juniors in front of Lu Kang.
Lu Kang's arrangement is feasible.
Pang Degong looked at Lu Xuan with scrutiny in his eyes, thinking in his heart, and he chuckled after a moment.
He understands.
Lu Kang's arrangement was to pave the way for Lu Xuan.
Lu Kang invited Zheng Xuan and others to give lectures and exchange knowledge in Shu County, which would inevitably cause a sensation. Countless scholars would go to Lujiang County. In name, Lu Kang did it for the good of the scholars and for everyone to communicate, but in fact, it was for the sake of
Lu Xuan recruited more scholars.
Pang Deggong believed that he had understood Lu Kang's intentions. Of course, Pang Deggong didn't care about Lu Xuan recruiting people, because it had nothing to do with him. He was also happy to sit with countless famous Confucian scholars and talk about knowledge.
After Pang Degong thought clearly, he nodded and said: "I agree to Lu Gong's invitation. I will go to Shu County after Liu Jingzhou's birthday party is over."
Sima Hui has a gentle and casual personality. Seeing that Duke Pang De agreed, he said, "If Duke Lu invites you, I will go there."
Seeing that Mr. Pang De and Sima Hui agreed, Lu Xuan felt relieved.
Although Cui Jun left and Meng Jian, Shi Tao and others were unwilling to serve as officials, Xu Shu and Pang Tong went to Lujiang, and Lu Xuan achieved his goal. Now, using Lu Kang's reason for holding a cultural gathering, he also deceived Pang De and Sima Hui.
In the past, I was even more overjoyed.
When people arrive in Shu County, they just have to find a way to keep Pang De Gong and Sima Hui behind.
Lu Xuan changed the topic and asked: "Pang Gong knows the situation in Jingzhou very well. I govern Lujiang County, but there is a shortage of talents and we need a large number of talents. I dare to ask Pang Gong, what other talented people are left in the countryside in Jingzhou?"
Pang Degong replied: "Many scholars gathered in Jingzhou are working under Liu Biao. The rest are Ni Heng and others. These people are suitable for guiding the country, not what you like. In addition to these people, I also know one person
.”
Lu Xuan asked: "Who is it?"
"Zhang Ji!"
Pang Degong replied.
When Lu Xuan heard Duke Pang De's answer, he was stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses and asked, "Is the person that Duke Pang mentioned Zhang Ji and Zhang Zhongjing from Nanyang County?"
Pang Degong was a little surprised by Lu Xuan's information.
Lu Xuan even knew Zhang Ji.
It's really not simple.
Pang Degong pointed out: "The person I mentioned is indeed him. Does Governor Lu also know this person?"
Lu Xuan replied: "I heard that Zhang Zhongjing has superb medical skills and is very famous in Jingzhou, but his whereabouts are unpredictable. Does Pang Gong know where Zhang Ji is?"
Pang Degong stroked his beard and said: "A few days ago, Zhang Ji appeared in Yicheng County, south of Xiangyang. Don't think that Zhang Ji is incompetent because he is a doctor. On the contrary, Zhang Ji's ability is outstanding."
"When he was young, he was promoted as a filial and honest man. He once served as the county magistrate in Nanyang County and made outstanding achievements. However, he had no intention of entering politics, so he gave up his official position and became a doctor. There is no problem for this man to serve as the prefect of a county."
"If you require talent, Zhang Ji is a good candidate."
Lu Xuan felt happy in his heart.
Recruiting Zhang Ji not only recruited a talented person, but Zhang Ji also had excellent medical skills and could also treat Huang Xu.
This kills two birds with one stone.
However, it is very difficult to recruit a miracle doctor like Zhang Ji who is not interested in fame and wealth at all and only wants to cure diseases and save people.
Lu Xuan felt grateful in his heart, cupped his hands and said: "Pang Gong gave me some advice, Lu Xuan is very grateful."
Pang Degong said: "Prefect Lu rarely comes to Lumen Mountain. Although there is no high-quality Feixian wine in Lumen Mountain, there are some good drinks. I will host a banquet for Prefect Lu to wash away the dust."
Lu Xuan agreed.
Pang Degong asked people to prepare drinks and dishes. Pang Degong and Sima Hui were there, and Xu Shu, Pang Tong and others made the atmosphere lively. Even after Cui Jun left, the atmosphere was still warm.
A banquet where guests and hosts enjoy themselves.
Although Lu Xuan was half drunk, he still remained sober.
After Lu Xuan said goodbye to Pang Degong and Sima Hui, he left with Zhou Tai and Lu Meng. Xu Shu and Pang Tong did not leave with Lu Xuan for the time being. They stayed in Lumen Mountain and had to wait until Liu Biao's birthday was over before going with Lu Xuan.
Lujiang County.
After Lu Xuan left, everyone dispersed.
In the backyard, in the study.
Mr. Pang De and Sima Hui sat opposite each other.
Sima Hui drank tea to sober up and said slowly: "Mr. Pang, I thought about Lu Xuan's invitation and felt something was wrong."
Pang Degong concentrated on reading the "Book of Secretaries" annotated by Fu Sheng. He knew the content, but when he touched the bamboo slips handed down by Fu Sheng, he felt different in his heart. After hearing Sima Hui's words, Pang Degong didn't even raise his head and asked: "De
Shit, what’s wrong?”
Sima Hui said: "Lu Xuan said that his father Lu Kang invited scholars to exchange knowledge. This is definitely true. But after thinking about it, I feel that Lu Xuan not only fell in love with Xu Shu and Pang Tong, but also beat us.
The idea of two old guys."
Pang De was fair: "We are two people and we don't know how to serve as officials. It's useless for him to have ideas."
Sima Hui said: "Think about it, Xu Shu and Pang Tong became officials and worked for Lu Xuan. Although you and I didn't become officials, we still have to go to Lujiang County. It means that almost all the main people in Lumen Mountain were killed by Lu Xuan.
Yes, they all went to Lujiang."
Pang Degong laughed dumbly and said: "De Cao, your reaction is slow enough, you only understand now? I have seen it clearly a long time ago. Lu Xuan, this kid, is very cunning. At first, I asked him directly about his purpose, and he
So I sent him this bamboo slip of "Shang Shu"."
"Hey, you can eat people with short lips and soft hands. After I accepted the minister, I stopped making things difficult for him."
"What he said when he invited Xu Shu and Pang Tong was persuasive, and he directly deceived people into going to Lujiang County. Of course, I don't deny that his words were reasonable. In the end, Lu Xuan achieved his goal of recruiting talents."
"In addition, if Lu Xuan invites us to attend a cultural gathering, I won't go. He brought out Lu Kanggong's name. Anyway, we still have to give him some face. Lu Xuan is cunning, good at taking advantage of situations, and can bend and stretch.
People who care about face and have the ability to recognize people are not simple."
Pang Degong said: "It would be good for such a person to form a good relationship."
Sima Hui raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "So, you just pushed the boat along and agreed half-heartedly."
Pang Degong smiled and said: "That's right."
Sima Hui changed the subject and said: "When I returned to the backyard, someone said that Cui Jun had left. Cui Jun also wanted to attend Liu Biao's birthday banquet, plus Mi Heng, they were enemies of Lu Xuan. This time
There may be some trouble at the birthday banquet."
A flash of light flashed across Pang Degong's eyes, and he said: "I am looking forward to it even more. The more trouble there is, the more I can judge Lu Xuan's ability."
Sima Hui said: "We'll see."
"Yes, we'll see."
Pang Degong raised his head and glanced out the window, his eyes full of expectation.