The south gate of Xiangyang City, the city gate.
Kuai Yue and Yi Ji greeted Lu Xuan at the city gate together.
There was a faint smile on Kuai Yue's lips, and his eyes were full of anticipation. The last time he went to Lujiang County, he was received like home from Lu Xuan and had a good impression of Lu Xuan. This time Lu Xuan came to Xiangyang. He has been in Xiangyang all the time. Naturally, he had to do his best to let Lu Xuan know that the Kuai family is hospitable.
Yi Ji's expression was a little solemn.
He was still worried that Mi Heng would look for trouble and cause something to happen to Lu Xuan.
Yi Ji and Lu Xuan had never been in contact, but the news from Lujiang County proved that Lu Xuan was not easy to mess with.
Provoking Lu Xuan would be very troublesome.
This is the concern of Yiji.
Kuai Yue noticed Yi Ji's expression and said with a smile: "Mr. Ji Bo, let's come together to greet Lu Xuan. Why do you look so worried? Could it be that you are worried that Governor Lu coming to Xiangyang will pose any threat to my lord?"
Yi Ji shook his head and smiled, and said: "I'm not worried about Lu Xuan's threat, I'm worried about Mi Heng, who wants to cause trouble for Lu Xuan. Once a conflict occurs, it will affect the lord's birthday banquet and affect the lord's reputation. Mi Heng This man is very famous, Kong Rong and Cao Cao both praised him. If something goes wrong with him in Xiangyang, it will be bad."
"You're worrying too much."
Kuai Yue looked confident and chuckled.
"I have met Governor Lu and talked with him at night by candlelight, and I know very well what Governor Lu is like. Governor Lu is of noble character and kind. He is also a brilliant man and a truly benevolent and righteous person. Moreover, Governor Lu is outstanding in talent and learning. He’s a big-hearted person.”
"Even if Mi Heng finds trouble and gets into trouble with Governor Lu, it will not affect the overall situation of Jingzhou, let alone the lord's reputation. At most, Mi Heng himself will be embarrassed."
"What did I think you were worried about?"
"I didn't expect that this is what you are worried about. You are worrying too much. We people in Jingzhou will get used to Mi Heng and cannot afford to offend Mi Heng. But Prefect Lu will not get used to Mi Heng. So on this point, you can rest assured. that is."
When Kuai Yue mentioned Lu Xuan, he was very happy.
Appears to be extremely trusting.
Appears to be highly respected.
Yi Ji frowned slightly and glanced sideways at Kuai Yue. After Kuai Yue visited Lujiang County and returned to Xiangyang, he mentioned Lu Xuan many times and praised him very much. He said that Lu Xuan was a man of benevolence and righteousness. Lord, it is said that Lu Xuan is the Ming Lord.
There is something wrong with this attitude.
Yi Ji nodded and said nothing more. He looked towards the official road in the distance. Suddenly, his eyes lit up.
On the official road, a group of people came galloping over.
A big flag was flying in the team. On the big flag, the word 'Lu' was embroidered in gold letters on a black background, highlighting the team's identity.
Yi Ji saw it clearly and said, "People are coming."
Kuai Yue was also in high spirits.
finally come.
The team continued to move forward, and the carriage Lu Xuan was riding in stopped outside the city. Lu Xuan raised the curtain of the carriage and saw Kuai Yue and Yi Ji who had been waiting at the city gate for a long time. He got off the carriage directly and strode forward to greet them.
"Mr. Kuai!"
Lu Xuan stopped, cupped his hands and said, "It's a cold day, the wind is biting, I kept Mr. Kuai waiting for a long time."
Kuai Yue replied: "Prefect Lu."
He pointed at Yi Ji and introduced: "This is Yi Ji, a subordinate officer of the lord. Come with me to welcome Prefect Lu."
"Yi Ji, meet with Governor Lu."
Yi Ji also bowed his hands and saluted.
Lu Xuan looked surprised and asked with a smile: "Could it be Mr. Shanyang Yiji?"
Yi Ji replied: "That's right."
Lu Xuan looked quite excited and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that when I came to Xiangyang, I would meet Daxian. When I was in Lujiang County, I heard about Mr. Jibo. Mr. Jibo was proficient in law. He understands criminal laws, has a broad vision, and can adapt to changes. He is a rare talent, and he is deeply trusted by Liu Jingzhou. I have admired his name for a long time, and now I see it with my own eyes. I am really lucky to meet you, lucky to meet you!"
Yiji couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he heard Lu Xuan's words of appreciation.
Look, Lu Xuan is different.
He is an open-minded person.
He is as gentle as jade.
Also in his twenties, Mi Heng was extremely arrogant. He walked with his head held high, looking arrogant. But Lu Xuan is the same age and is still a prince, which is completely different.
There is no false person under the great reputation!
A bright smile appeared on Yiji's elegant face, and he cupped his hands and said, "Prefect Lu is so grateful. Yiji has a mere humble name, why should he care about it?"
Lu Xuan said sincerely: "I often lament to my subordinates that if we in Lujiang had people like Mr. Kuai Yue to manage government affairs, and people like Mr. Jibo to rectify disciplines, formulate laws, and appease people's hearts, Lujiang County would definitely be in great control. Now. We met both of them, so this trip to Jingzhou is worthwhile."
Kuai Yue smiled and said, "Prefect Lu has given me a reward."
Yiji felt Lu Xuan's sincerity and sighed more and more, Lu Xuan was really not simple.
No wonder Kuai Yue admired Lu Xuan so much.
Who wouldn’t admire such a person?
A few simple sentences showed Lu Xuan's courtesy and virtuous corporal, and Lu Xuan's broadmindedness. Yiji also believed that Lu Xuan was a humble and wise master.
The key point is that Lu Xuan knew his situation very well, and what Yi Ji was good at was laws and orders. It's just that under Liu Biao's command, he was just a subordinate official. Although he was good at it, he had no chance to show his talents.
Yi Ji put away what he was thinking, smiled and said, "Thank you, Prefect Lu."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "I met the great sage I admired in my heart. It would be a pity not to hold a candle and have a long talk. After I met Liu Jingzhou, I asked two gentlemen to talk to each other at the place where I stayed. I don't know whether how about?"
"It's what you wish for!"
Kuai Yue replied with a smile.
Yi Ji nodded and said, "Prefect Lu kindly invites me. This is Yi Ji's honor."
Kuai Yue said: "Let's enter the city first, Governor Lu, please."
"please!"
Lu Xuan smiled.
When a group of people entered the city, Lu Xuan asked Lu Meng to arrange the people accompanying him. He only took Zhou Tai and more than ten soldiers with him, and followed Kuai Yue and Yi Ji to the Prefectural Mufu.
On the way, Kuai Yue said something about Mi Heng who might make trouble. Lu Xuan remembered it in his heart, but didn't pay much attention to it.
If you don't mess with him, that's fine. If Mi Heng thinks that Lu Xuan is easy to bully and wants to cause trouble, Lu Xuan is not a person who is afraid of trouble, so he will take care of him when he needs to.
In the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion, Liu Biao had already received the news about Lu Xuan and prepared a banquet to welcome Lu Xuan. Liu Biao was waiting in the hall. When he saw Lu Xuan come in, his eyes lit up and he admired in his heart that he was worthy of being a descendant of the Lu family.
What a handsome young man.
When Lu Xuan saw Liu Biao, he looked humble, cupped his hands and said, "Lu Xuan, Lujiang, has met Liu Jingzhou."
Liu Biao smiled and said, "Prefect Lu has come a long way. Thank you for your hard work. Please sit down."
Lu Xuan sat down, and Kuai Yue and Yi Ji were also beside him.
Liu Biao looked gentle and asked with a smile: "Prefect Lu came from Lujiang County. What did he see and hear when he entered Jingzhou? What do you think?"
Lu Xuan looked a little shocked and surprised, and said: "The land of Jingzhou has simple folk customs and the people live and work in peace and contentment. It can be called a paradise. I remember that before Liu Jingzhou came to Jingzhou, there were many thieves and bandits in Jingzhou and the people's life was difficult."
"To offend Liu Jingzhou, my impression of Jingzhou is actually not very good. I heard from my father that Jingzhou was in chaos at that time. There were countless homeless people in Jingzhou, and there were local clan thieves who had no laws and were inferior to the emperor. , they think they are the local emperors.”
"Jingzhou has only one word - chaos."
"This is my initial impression of Jingzhou."
"Unexpectedly, this time I came from Lujiang County, entered Jiangxia County, then entered Nan County, and finally arrived in Xiangyang. What I saw and heard was completely different."
"Jingzhou has great governance and the people's customs are splendid."
"All that Jingzhou has now is all due to Liu Jingzhou. Unexpectedly, in a short period of time, it has shown signs of prosperity. Liu Jingzhou is worthy of being a famous scholar in the past. With such ability, he can be called a capable minister in governing the world. .”
Lu Xuan looked at Liu Biao with admiration.
Liu Biao chuckled softly after hearing these sincere words, and looked at Lu Xuan with eyes filled with admiration.
As expected, he is in charge of a team at such a young age.
Have a vision!
Liu Biao stroked his beard and said humbly: "I am much older than you. I used to know Lu Kanggong, and I am considered your elder, so I entrust you to call you my nephew. In fact, when I govern Jingzhou, trivial matters are not worth mentioning." "
Lu Xuan took advantage of the situation and said: "My uncle is a famous Confucian scholar in the world, and he was also a prominent figure in Taixue in the past. I think back in those days, when all the scholars in the world were afraid of eunuchs, only my uncle and a group of scholars from Taixue stood up to criticize eunuchs for their interference in politics. My nephew admires the eunuch's courage in bringing disaster to the country. His blood boils when he thinks of the grand occasion of the past. He wishes he had been born decades earlier and participated in it personally."
Liu Biao back then was indeed passionate.
Unfortunately, the hot blood has long since run cold.
When Liu Biao listened to Lu Xuan's words, his eyes were even more leisurely and joyful. People like to be nostalgic when they get old.
I especially like to miss the scenery of the past.
Lu Xuan's words touched Liu Biao's heart. When he was young, he studied at Taixue, and criticized the eunuchs with a group of scholars at that time, which was really passionate.
The more Liu Biao looked at Lu Xuan, the more he admired him.
Lu Xuan is sensible!
Lu Kang gave birth to a good son, and he should be like Lu Xuan.
Liu Biao thought about it for a while, waved his hand again, and said humbly: "My dear nephew, it's all happened in the past, so it's not surprising. In fact, at the beginning, we Taixue scholars didn't think about anything else, we just couldn't understand it. Eunuchs do politics.”
Lu Xuan looked fascinated and continued: "It is precisely because my uncle was full of enthusiasm when he was young and acquired his skills in Taixue. Therefore, in Jingzhou under the rule of my uncle, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the place is prosperous."
"The major events in the world, in the final analysis, are just two words - 'people'. As long as the people are stable, there will be no major events in the world. My uncle can govern Jingzhou so that the houses in Jingzhou will not be closed at night without picking up items on the road. This is his ability."
Liu Biao laughed proudly.
The wrinkles on the face are like chrysanthemums blooming, they are completely stretched.
Liu Biao was in a very good mood. He stroked his beard and waved his hand humbly again: "My dear nephew, you have spoken emphatically. You have spoken emphatically."
Kuai Yue saw it in his eyes and admired in his heart.
As expected of Governor Lu.
In just a few words, he has already entered the heart of the Lord and won his approval.
Yiji was also shocked.
Lu Xuan's methods are not simple.
At a young age, he is good at dancing and knows how to control the atmosphere. Such a person is truly a born prince.
Lu Xuan looked at Liu Biao, his fascinated expression became serious, and as if he thought of something, he sighed dejectedly.
Liu Biao leaned forward slightly and asked, "My dear nephew, why are you sighing?"
Lu Xuan said: "Compared with my uncle's ability, I am far behind."
Liu Biao laughed and said with relief: "You are only about twenty years old, and you are still very young. When I was your age, I spent all day hanging out with friends, drinking and eating meat, and didn't do much. You are so young , already in power, it’s already very good.”
Lu Xuan's face showed a trace of helplessness and a trace of sadness, and he sighed: "Uncle is right, I am indeed too young and can have a lot of time to sharpen myself. But under my governance, Lujiang Although the county barely blocked Yuan Shu's attack, it consumed countless grains."
"This year's autumn harvest in Lujiang County is not good."
"When I left Lujiang County, I saw countless refugees gathering together. The people had no food to eat and no clothes to wear. Even though I wanted to help the people and wanted to imitate my uncle and govern Lujiang County like him, I still had no power. If you fail to catch it, you will have more than enough will but not enough strength."
"I saw that the people in Jingzhou had no worries about food and clothing. Then I thought about the people in Lujiang County who didn't have enough to eat or wear, and many of them were shivering in the cold wind. It's not the coldest time this year yet, and I don't know what will happen. How many people froze to death.”
"When I think about this, I feel uncomfortable and always feel like my heart is filled with panic."
Lu Xuan looked sad.
There seemed to be tears shining in both eyes.
Lu Xuan took a deep breath and said: "Unfortunately, I am not like my uncle, who has the ability to govern the place. I am even less like my uncle, who has the help of great talents like Mr. Kuai Yue and Mr. Yi Ji. So that my Lujiang The county is short of food, there is no food for disaster relief, and the people are in difficulty."
