When Lu Xuan heard what Mr. Pang De said, he laughed in his heart when he saw how Pang Degong regarded "Shang Shu" as a treasure.
Be particular about giving gifts.
For a person like Pang Degong who doesn't care about fame and wealth, no matter how much money and treasures you give, it will be of no use. Maybe the money and treasures sent out will not only not be accepted, but will also be looked down upon by Pang De.
It's different if you do what you like.
Well, gifts given by scholars, especially gifts of books, are not derogatory gifts to suit one's liking, but are clearly gifts of mutual sympathy.
It’s all about reading.
It's not about following suit.
Lu Xuan looked humble and said with a smile: "Pang Gong's instructions, Lu Xuan will take them to heart."
Pang Degong put away the bamboo slips and saw that Lu Xuan's expression became even softer. He asked, "Prefect Lu came to Lumen Mountain to visit. What's going on?"
Lu Xuan said directly: "After I arrived in Xiangyang, I heard that there are countless talented people in Lumen Mountain. I came here this time just to invite talented people to come out and help me manage Lujiang River."
"impossible!"
Cui Jun spoke directly.
He was born in the Bolingcui family, a big family, and he followed rules in doing things. Lu Xuan was such an unscrupulous and unscrupulous person, and he felt conflicted in his heart. Especially just now, Lu Xuan recognized Sima Hui and named Xu Shu and Pang Tong, but he didn't even recognize Cui Jun.
Due to various reasons, Cui Jun couldn't help but speak angrily.
Lu Xuan noticed Cui Jun's hostility, his expression remained unchanged, and he asked without any panic: "Which scholar are you?"
Cui Jun's face was livid and he replied: "I'm Boling Cui Jun."
Lu Xuan suddenly realized and asked, "It turns out to be Mr. Cui. I wonder what you mean?"
Cui Jun said aggressively: "When you Lu Xuan arrived in Xiangyang, you pretended to be crazy and tricked Liu Biao into asking for food and armor. Such methods are not what a gentleman should do, let alone what a leader of a party should do."
"As a lord, you must be dignified, be trustworthy, and be consistent in your words and deeds. In addition, you must be humble and courteous, and restrain yourself. You behave like this without regard for face, and use unscrupulous means. You are like a rogue, and you want to recruit people in Lumen Mountain. Scholars are just idiots dreaming."
In the hall, many people's expressions changed slightly.
Originally, Pang Degong wanted to deliberately make things difficult for Lu Xuan, just to test Lu Xuan's situation. Such temptations and difficulties are not hostile and will not affect the relationship between the two parties.
Cui Jun's words are different.
This is an attack.
Pang Degong looked a little unhappy. He glanced at Cui Jun and did not interrupt for the time being. Cui Jun came from the Boling Cui family and was a child of a large family. He only exchanged knowledge in Lumen Mountain and did not worship under his sect. He was a free man.
Pang Degong has no binding force on Cui Jun.
Pang Degong's eyes rolled. After thinking for a while, he did not intervene directly. He watched quietly, wondering how Lu Xuan would respond?
This is also a test for Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan chuckled twice and retorted: "Mr. Cui said that I pretended to be crazy and fooled Liu Jingzhou, which is ridiculous. The people of Lujiang County are short of food and need a lot of food. This is a fact."
Cui Jun mocked: "Your Lujiang County has a great harvest and there is no shortage of food."
Lu Xuan flicked his sleeves and said decisively: "This year's autumn harvest is good, but don't we need food for fighting? Don't we need food for raising soldiers? What's more, do I, the prefect of Lujiang County, know the situation better, or Mr. Cui?"
Cui Jun was a little confused by the series of questions.
Lu Xuan continued: "The news from Lujiang County that Mr. Cui got is out of date. The news from Lujiang County that I got is the latest. In the past few days, a large number of refugees have poured into Lujiang County. Even if all efforts are made to provide relief, We can't solve everything. So I asked Liu Jingzhou for help. It's reasonable and reasonable. How can I pretend to be crazy and act like a fool?"
Cui Jun's face twitched.
Lu Xuan did not admit that Lujiang County had sufficient food, and he had no way to prove it because Lu Xuan was the lord of Lujiang.
Lu Xuan's words are more convincing.
Cui Jun didn't want to admit defeat, so he frowned and said, "You keep telling lies, who will believe you?"
Lu Xuan mocked: "Those who don't believe me, no matter how much I say, they will pretend not to hear. People who believe in me don't need me to say more."
Cui Jun heard Lu Xuan's strange words and said angrily: "Even if Lujiang County is short of food, what you have to do is to ask for help directly. But you, you are just begging for vain flattery and using flattery to get Liu Biao's support. You are like this It’s such a shameless behavior, it’s so shameful.”
Lu Xuan sneered and said: "It sounds like if you directly ask Liu Jingzhou for help, he will give you food. From this point of view, you Cui Jun is nothing more than that. In addition, Mr. Cui pays so much attention to etiquette. I want to ask you, is Emperor Gao a good person? What kind of person?"
Cui Jun said: "Gao Emperor Liu Bang, as an ordinary person, founded the Han Dynasty for 400 years, so he is naturally the hero."
Lu Xuan replied: "The hero in your eyes once pushed his son out of the carriage when he was escaping. When facing the powerful enemy Xiang Yu, he flattered him for nothing. He also pretended to be crazy and stupid. You said, he pretended to be crazy and stupid, why? Is he considered a hero?"
Cui Jun's expression changed suddenly.
He didn't expect that Lu Xuan would use Liu Bang to refute. He attaches great importance to etiquette and believes that the emperor is the guide for his ministers, and he cannot criticize the emperor.
Can he criticize Liu Bang?
cannot!
Otherwise, it is a slap in the face.
He just listed that the master should be cautious in independence, restrain himself, should be dignified, etc. Now Lu Xuan has moved Liu Bang out. Liu Bang is a rogue, but that does not prevent Liu Bang from being a hero.
This is to use the spear of the son to attack the shield of the son.
Cui Jun was speechless.
Cui Jun calmed down his restless mind and said, "Lu Xuan, you are sophistry."
Lu Xuan sneered: "Whether I am sophistry or not, justice depends on people's hearts. Your Excellency comes from the Cui family, but you use strong words to reason. Speaking of which, it is normal. Some people have rigid minds and face people like a gentleman all day long. But behind their backs , another look like a male thief and a female prostitute.”
Cui Jun's eyes widened when he heard this.
His eyes were angry.
Lu Xuan's words were too much.
He flicked his sleeves and said decisively: "Lu Xuan, even if you gain a foothold on one side, it is only temporary. You are so domineering, showing off your words, pretending to be crazy, and playing tricks. In the end, you will inevitably burn yourself with fire and draw water from a bamboo basket in vain."
"Pang Gong, take your leave."
Cui Jun bowed his head, turned around and strode away.
Pang Degong's expression remained as usual, he did not try to retain Cui Jun and allowed Cui Jun to leave.
Strictly speaking, when Lu Xuan came to visit, he was Pang Degong's guest, and Cui Jun's identity was actually a guest. It is obviously inappropriate for a guest to overstep his bounds and make things difficult for Lu Xuan regardless of the host's attitude.
Pang Degong said: "Prefect Lu, Cui Jun has an upright temperament, please forgive me."
Lu Xuan said: "The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds, let alone people? I don't mind."
Cui Jun walked to the gate and became even more angry when he heard Lu Xuan's words. He paused, grunted, and continued to leave.
Pang Degong looked at Cui Jun's leaving figure, changed the subject, and said, "I have no objection to the request of the prefect Lu. As long as they come out voluntarily, I will not stop them."
Lu Xuan nodded and looked at everyone in the hall.
Many people never spoke.
Lu Xuan didn't care, because his goal in coming to Lumen Mountain this time was Xu Shu.
Lu Xuan looked at Xu Shu and asked, "Mr. Xu, are you willing to work in Lujiang County?"
Xu Shu was a little moved.
He was from a poor family, unlike Cui Jun who came from a big family, and unlike Pang Tong who came from the Pang family. Compared with everyone here, his background is the worst, and he has no reputation.
Lu Xuan just fell in love with him.
This is his chance.
Xu Shu hesitated and did not agree directly. He said, "Prefect Lu, I am still in the stage of studying and my talents are not enough. I am afraid I will disappoint Prefect Lu."
Lu Xuan was rejected, not disappointed, but happy.
Xu Shu did not refuse decisively.
There's a chance.
If Xu Shu said that he would not leave the mountain in a short time or had no plans to become an official, Lu Xuan would not have the slightest chance. Xu Shu only said that he was still studying and had insufficient talent. Coupled with Xu Shu's hesitation, Lu Xuan saw an opportunity.
