Kuai Yue followed Lu Xuan into the mansion. He did not rush to wait for anyone in the hall, but went straight to the backyard study to meet Lu Kang.
Lu Xuan introduced Lu Kang in a serious manner: "Father, this is Kuai Yue from Jingzhou. He comes from Jingzhou and has some official business to discuss with me. Mr. Kuai is very talented, kind-hearted, and is good at planning. He is rare. Talent.”
Kuai Yue looked solemn, cupped his hands and said, "Kuai Yue, pay your respects to Mr. Lu."
He admired Lu Xuan even more in his heart.
This was Lu Xuan's recognition of him, otherwise, how could he have dragged him to see Lu Kang.
For a moment, Kuai Yue felt that Lu Xuan was really nice.
At present, he has not said anything, and Lu Xuan does not know his purpose of coming, or whether he is an enemy or a friend, so Lu Xuan introduces Lu Kang to him. He must know his reputation and his deeds to do this. Do.
Lu Xuan is a sincere gentleman!
Kuai Yue felt emotional in his heart.
Lu Kang is also a man who has matured with age, and he does know the Kuai family in Jingzhou. Liu Biao was able to gain a foothold in Jingzhou because of the support of the Kuai and Cai families.
He knew this little bit of information.
Lu Kang didn't know Lu Xuan's intention in his heart, but since Lu Xuan brought someone here, he must use this to show his sincerity.
Lu Kang stroked his beard, smiled, and said slowly: "When I was talking to Erlang, I heard him say that there are two brothers in the Kuai family in Jingzhou. The eldest brother Kuai Liang has the ability to stabilize the country, and the second brother Kuai Yue is good at government affairs. Being able to prepare and make decisions is also quite capable. I didn’t expect that you would be here today.”
When Kuai Yue heard Lu Kang's words, he felt even more certain in his heart. Lu Xuan really admired him and really recognized him.
Otherwise, Lu Kang would not know him clearly.
The Kuai family was influential in Jingzhou, and Kuai Yue was considered the number one figure in Jingzhou. However, Kuai Yue was just a junior in front of an old-timer like Lu Kang, not to mention that Lu Kang had the experience of serving as an official in the court.
Even though Lu Kang was once just the prefect of Lujiang County and is no longer an official, Lu Kang was still a senior in front of Liu Biao, and Liu Biao did not dare to show off.
This is Lu Kang's status.
After all, he is an old-timer.
Kuai Yue received Lu Kang's approval, and looked a little excited, saying: "Mr. Lu is so embarrassed, I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it."
Lu Xuan took the words and said with a smile: "Father, Mr. Kuai has just arrived. I want to hold a banquet for Mr. Kuai to wash away his dust, so I will leave first."
"Go ahead."
Lu Kang smiled and smoothed his beard, looking like a senior scholar.
Lu Xuan waved his hand and said: "Mr. Kuai, please."
"please!"
Kuai Yue's expression became more and more relaxed.
He and Lu Xuan came to the living room together. Everyone, including Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu, Zuo Ci, Mi Fang, Li Qian, etc., was already here.
Food and wine were placed on the desk.
Lu Xuan led Kuai Yue to sit down, and then asked everyone to sit down. He picked up a glass of wine and said loudly: "Everyone, Mr. Kuai Yue came from Jingzhou and had a hard journey. We would like to offer a glass of wine to Mr. Kuai."
"Mr. Kuai, please!"
Zhang Zhao was the first to surrender.
The rest of the people raised their wine bottles and toasted.
Kuai Yue felt that he was greatly valued, and he was happy in his heart. He returned the favor with a wine bottle to everyone.
He felt at home.
This feels good.
Kuai Yue was under Liu Biao's command. Although he was highly regarded by Liu Biao, in fact, Liu Biao was still a little wary of him. As Liu Biao married Cai Mao's second sister as his second wife, the relationship between Liu Biao and the Cai family took a further step, and Liu Biao became more alienated from Kuai Yue.
Lu Xuan had a sincere smile on his face, pointed his finger in the direction of Zhang Zhao, and said with a smile: "Mr. Kuai, this is Zhang Zhao, who serves as the meritorious officer of Lujiang County. He is the steward under me and is in charge of the government affairs of Lujiang County."
Kuai Yue was a well-informed person and knew Zhang Zhao's reputation as a capable celebrity.
Not a general person.
Kuai Yue looked serious, cupped his hands and said, "I have heard of Mr. Zhang Zhao's reputation for a long time. I am honored to meet you. Mr. Zhang Zhao is a wise choice to assist Grand Administrator Lu."
Zhang Zhao replied calmly: "Mr. Kuai is very commendable, and I have admired Mr. Kuai's name for a long time. Liu Biao was able to take charge of Jingzhou, thanks to the advice of the Kuai brothers. Mr. Kuai is indispensable, and he can be called the mainstay of Jingzhou."
Kuai Yue shook his head modestly and said, "That's too much praise. That was my brother's plan. I'm not worth mentioning it."
Lu Xuan took the words, pointed at Zhou Yu again, and said: "Mr. Kuai, this is Zhou Yu. This time I am fighting with Yuan Shu. Zhou Yu personally directs all battles. He is responsible for dispatching troops and generals. Zhou Yu is under my command , who serves as Army Sima, is my right-hand man in the military."
Kuai Yue's eyes narrowed.
Zhou Yu is very young. At such a young age, he is proficient in the art of war and can win battles. It is not easy.
Kuai Yue also knew about the Zhou family's situation.
Now that I saw Zhou Yu, I was even more impressed by the handsome figure of Feng Shen, his lightning-like eyes, and his heroic posture.
The Zhou family in Lujiang has a well-deserved reputation.
Kuai Yue took this opportunity to also weigh Lu Xuan's strength. Without showing anything on his face, he praised calmly: "I also know Zhou Sima's reputation. When Zhou Sima was in Luoyang, he was a young and handsome man who became famous at a young age. It is not surprising that he has such achievements now. "
Zhou Yu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Mr. Kuai."
Lu Xuan pointed at Mi Fang again and introduced: "Mr. Kuai, this is Mi Fang, from the Mi family in Donghai, Xuzhou. His eldest brother Mi Zhu is the head of the Mi family. His sister Mi Huan is married to me. Now Mi Fang serves under me and is responsible for business matters."
"Mi family?"
Kuai Yue was a little surprised.
It is not surprising that the information about Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu is in Jingzhou’s intelligence. But Jingzhou didn't know the news about Mi Fang, and neither did Kuai Yue.
Mi Fang's identity is also unusual. She is a member of the Mi family of Donghai.
The Mi family is very powerful in Xuzhou.
Moreover, the Mi family is very rich.
The Mi family's daughter was married to Lu Xuan, and Mi Fang personally served under Lu Xuan, which meant that the focus of the Mi family came to Lu Xuan.
Furthermore, the Mi family chose Lu Xuan.
This means that Lu Xuan's strength is not as simple as it appears on the surface, and there is more strength hidden in the dark.
Kuai Yue quickly made a judgment in his mind and said: "I didn't expect that people from the Mi family would also work for Governor Lu. Governor Lu is a sincere person, has outstanding abilities, and is a wise master. Mr. Mi's decision to serve Governor Lu is a wise one."
Mi Fang said: "Mr. Kuai, in troubled times, the Mi family really needs to choose a bright leader."
Kuai Yue had a different evaluation of Lu Xuan. Lu Xuan can fight, with the help of Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu, as well as the Mi family, plus the support of the local big families in Lujiang County, and the Lu family is a big family in Jiangdong. With a series of foundations, Lu Xuan's strength is not weak in Yangzhou.
In Jingzhou, although Liu Biao temporarily gained a firm foothold, many local forces in Changsha, Lingling and other counties in the south ignored Liu Biao and even opposed Liu Biao. Liu Biao, a Jingzhou herdsman, still has a lot of talent.
It will take time for Liu Biao to integrate Jingzhou.
If Lu Xuan wanted to integrate Yangzhou, maybe Lu Xuan would be faster.
Lu Xuan noticed the change in Kuai Yue's expression, and a smile flashed in his eyes. Why he wanted to introduce his talents was to show off his own strength and let Kuai Yue know that although he only has one county, his strength is not weak.
In this way, Kuai Yue did not dare to underestimate him.
Going further, Liu Biao did not dare to underestimate him.
No matter what Kuai Yue's purpose was, when Lu Xuan tried to win over Kuai Yue, he invisibly beat Kuai Yue and shocked Kuai Yue, which gave him a better room for negotiation.
Lu Xuan smiled and continued: "Mr. Kuai, this is Taoist Master Zuo Ci Zuo. He also works in Lujiang County."
"ah!"
Kuai Yue couldn't help but scream in shock.
Zuo Ci was actually under Lu Xuan's command.
Zuo Ci was from Lujiang County, but Zuo Ci was quite famous in the late Han Dynasty. Of course, Zuo Ci was not a Confucian scholar. His influence was in the art of ghosts and gods, and he was very influential among alchemists. Legend has it that Zuo Ci was able to manipulate ghosts and gods, understand Shinto, and communicate with heaven and earth.
There have always been rumors about ghosts and gods.
Prophecy has always existed.
These mysteries gave birth to alchemists.
Countless people in the place revere the alchemists and believe in gods. They all believe that there are gods in the sky and ghosts and gods underground. As for people from big families, they actually believe more in gods and attach great importance to ghosts, gods and oaths.
In this stage where ghosts and gods channel spirits, destiny is sacred, and people believe in ghosts and gods, the oath is very binding.
Kuai Yue feared the gods from the bottom of his heart and respected Zuo Ci. He looked serious and said solemnly: "I didn't expect that Daoist Zuo would work under the command of Prefect Lu. I have admired Daoist Zuo for many years. I don't know if Daoist Zuo has any If you have time to go to Jingzhou, my Kuai family will be waiting for you?"
With a faint smile on his face, Zuo Ci glanced at Lu Xuan.
Inside, there was some resentment.
This kid Lu Xuan was really shameless. He took him to his house and just left him alone. When necessary, pull him out to decorate the appearance. When you don't need him, just leave him alone.
Of course, Lu Xuan is still good.
Zuo Ci likes to make alchemy, which costs a lot of money. Lu Xuan fully supports it and does not skimp on it at all. This aspect is also likeable. It's quite nice to have a lord who doesn't interfere with what he does and a lord who fully supports him.
It was Lu Xuan's attitude that made him unhappy
Probably because Lu Xuan also understands the tricks of ghosts and gods.
Zuo Ci held the stand of the magic staff, stroked his beard, and said in a fairy-like manner: "Mr. Kuai kindly invited me, and Zuo Ci accepted it with heart. But now, the poor Taoist is refining elixirs and cultivating Taoism in the Lord's house. At a critical moment, temporarily There is no way to escape. When the right time comes, I will definitely go to Jingzhou."
Kuai Yue said urgently: "Kuai is in Xiangyang, waiting for good news from Zuo Taoist priest."
Lu Xuan introduced the attendees one by one, and Kuai Yue bowed to them one by one. But in his heart, his evaluation of Lu Xuan changed again at this time.
Zuo Ci is an alchemist and can see through ghosts and gods.
Such people have surrendered to Lu Xuan and worked for Lu Xuan. Could it be that they saw any signs of Lu Xuan?
Is he the destiny overlord?
Or what?
Kuai Yue thought in his heart, and the more he thought, the more different his inner evaluation of Lu Xuan became.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Kuai Yue stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Prefect Lu, I'm coming to Shu County because December 18th this year is my lord's birthday, and my lord invites Prefect Lu to a banquet."
