Lu Xuan asked: "How long has Mr. Xu been studying in Lumen Mountain?"
Xu Shu said without hesitation: "It has been almost three years since I was fully prepared. In the past three years in Lumen Mountain, I have relied on Pang Gong's care, allowing me to have no worries about food and clothing, and concentrate on studying. Without Pang Gong, I, Xu Shu, would not be where I am now."
Pang Degong praised: "It's because you are eager to learn and you have this talent."
Lu Xuan was even more determined.
I studied for more than three years.
What should be learned has been learned.
Lu Xuan looked excited and continued: "Since ancient times, no one can learn all the abilities by the teacher's side. Mr. Xu, by Pang Gong's side, learned the principles of life, the means of using troops, and the strategies of governing the place. But these are all theoretical."
"Three years of experience are enough for Mr. Xu to form his own rules for life and work."
"I think the problem before Mr. Xu is not to continue studying. Because military strategies, political concepts, etc. are quite complicated, and you can't understand them all by studying."
"This needs to be done with dedication."
"So, what Mr. Xu needs is practice, by governing the local area, dealing with various problems, transforming what he has learned, and forming his own experience."
"What you learn on paper will only be shallow, but you will definitely know that you have to practice it. If you keep reading and don't do it yourself, you will never grow. Because the problems you encounter in reality will far exceed the content in the book."
Lu Xuan said: "Only when you really do it can you sharpen your mind, means, etc., and finally become steel."
"well said."
Pang Degong's eyes were bright.
He stroked his beard and praised: "What you see on paper will always be shallow, but you will definitely know that you have to practice it. These two sentences point out the principles of life and doing things. If you don't do it, it will always be just a fantasy, just talk on paper. To do it. To do it well, it must be implemented.”
Sima Hui echoed: "Prefect Lu's words are extremely insightful. How many scholars have blindly studied dead books and become nerds. They only know how to rely on books and talk about things, and cannot make arrangements according to local conditions. This is what they can do if they can really do it. The best way to improve.”
With the approval of the two, the others spoke one after another.
Xu Shu was even more moved.
He had studied under Duke Pang De for many years. He had no shortage of military strategies, strategies, and governance methods. What he lacked was opportunities.
Lu Xuan said again: "Mr. Xu is serving as an official in our Lujiang County. I will give you two choices. First, stay with me, be a military advisor, and advise on military affairs. Second, go directly to the local government to serve as a county magistrate and govern the local area. , hone yourself. No matter which choice you make, I support Mr. Xu."
The hesitation in Xu Shu's heart completely disappeared.
As soon as he became an official, he became a military advisor or a county magistrate. For him, it was already a huge opportunity.
He is not a child of a big family. The big family has a deep foundation and can arrange for the family's children to serve in official positions. But he doesn't have any connections here, so all he can rely on is himself.
Lu Xuan gave too much.
Xu Shu no longer hesitated, stood up, clasped his hands together, and said: "Xu Shu, pay homage to the lord."
Lu Xuan replied: "I take Mr. Xu like a fish in water."
Xu Shu said: "My lord, you have given me a reward."
Lu Xuan looked at the other scholars and said with a smile: "If any of you are willing to serve as officials, Lu Xuan welcomes them. I will definitely not treat you badly."
No one expressed their position. Meng Jian, Shi Tao and others had their own plans.
Lu Xuan is powerful, but at present, he is only a prefect of a county and is still not strong enough.
Seeing that no one stood up, Lu Xuan stopped persuading him.
It is enough for Xu Shu to surrender!
He has another talent.
Xu Shu looked at Mr. Pang De and Mr. Sima Hui, and said solemnly: "I am leaving Lumen Mountain at the invitation of my lord. Thanks to the teachings of Mr. Pang De and Mr. Sima, Xu Shu will benefit from it all his life. Without these two gentlemen, Xu Shu would still only know that blood is everywhere. He is a reckless man, but he still has a willful and reckless temperament."
"Pang Gong and Mr. Sima showed kindness to Xu Shu again."
"Please accept Xu Shu's bow."
Xu Shu solemnly saluted Pang Degong, and once again solemnly saluted Sima Hui.
Pang Degong smiled and said: "Yuanzhi comes down the mountain, I have nothing to tell you. You still have an old mother in the north. Although the Central Plains is becoming more and more stable, when you arrive in Lujiang County, remember to arrange for someone to take the old mother to live with you. You have I have settled down in my place of residence, and I have to support my mother.”
Xu Shu cupped his hands and said, "I sincerely follow Pang Gong's teachings."
Sima Hui smiled softly and said: "Yuan Zhi, you don't have a good background, but you are passionate, which is good. Once you become an official and have power, you must remember not to forget your original intention, so that you can always succeed."
"You have a lot of strategies. Now that you have the master and the right time, you should do things well and guard against arrogance and impetuosity."
"In addition, Governor Lu mentioned your appointment just now. Let me say a few more words."
"You have no problem making suggestions. However, local government affairs are the most demanding. It seems simple, but in fact it tests people in all aspects. I suggest you go to the local level to experience it first. To achieve great things, you must not just make suggestions, but also be able to To govern a place and lead troops to fight, you must have the ability to do business."
Xu Shu said again: "Xu Shu should remember Mr. Sima's teachings."
Lu Xuan saw it in his eyes and sighed in his heart.
Pang Degong and Sima Hui were both talented people, and he wanted to recruit them immediately. But Lu Xuan understood that it was completely impossible to recruit these two people now. However, if he could be invited (abducted) to Lujiang County and let the two go to Lujiang, there would be a chance.
Lu Xuan was thinking about it, and when he was about to speak, his eyes suddenly lit up, and Pang Tong stood up.
"Prefect Lu, I want to go to Lujiang County."
Pang Tong raised his head and said brightly, "I went to Lujiang County. What position did Prefect Lu give me?"
Lu Xuan was surprised to hear this.
Pang Tong is coming.
This is a good thing.
Although Pang Tong is young, he has been studying with Pang Degong and has his own personality and way of thinking. As long as you keep it with you and sharpen it slowly, you will be able to stand alone in a few years.
The question is, is Mr. Pang willing?
Lu Xuan glanced at Pang Degong, then returned to Pang Tong, and said with a smile: "Mr. Xiao Pang is willing to go to Lujiang, which is my great wish. But you are not old, can you make the decision on your own?"
"Of course I can make the decision."
Pang Tong answered directly.
He looked at Mr. Pang De and said solemnly: "Uncle, I have learned everything I need to learn. I want to go to Lujiang County."
Pang Degong scolded: "You are only fourteen or fifteen years old, can you take care of yourself? Do you understand the unpredictable nature of people's hearts? Do you understand the ways of the world? You have never been exposed to these things, how do you do things?"
Pang Tong's slightly dark face showed a persistent look, and said: "Uncle, I am here to do things, not to intrigue. I don't know how to take care of myself, but as long as someone takes care of me, that's fine."
Mr. Pang De's cheeks twitched.
Damn thing!
I'm still young, my wings haven't hardened yet, and I want to fly out.
Seeing this scene, Lu Xuan smiled and said, "Pang Gong, can you allow me to say a few words?"
Pang Degong said: "Prefect Lu, please speak."
Lu Xuan said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Even if it is raw jade, it needs to be carved. It takes three days to test the jade, and it takes seven years to identify the material. To become a talent, to become a great talent, it cannot be achieved by a few simple principles. Yes, it must be tempered."
"Mr. Xiao Pang is a piece of jade. If you want to be truly successful, you need to experience the unpredictable nature of the human heart and understand the ways of the world. Only after taking detours and bumping into each other can you understand the importance of these principles."
"He is in Lujiang County, following me as a reporter, watching me work, and contacting countless people. He will definitely gain experience. His horizons will be improved, his abilities will be honed, and he will be able to go higher and further in the future. "
Lu Xuan said: "Without these foundations, you won't be able to go far. What do you think, Mr. Pang?"
Duke Pang fell silent.
Of course he understood what Lu Xuan said, but Pang Tong was still young.
Pang Tong felt excited. At his age, he yearned for the outside world the most and hated the chatter at home. He looked at Mr. Pang De and said sincerely: "Uncle, please let me have a try."
"That's all."
Pang Degong waved his hand and said: "If you want to go, then go."
"Thank you uncle."
Pang Tong became excited, cupped his hands and said, "Pang Tong, pay your respects to Governor Lu."
Lu Xuan said: "Mr. Xiao Pang's visit to Lujiang is also a blessing to our Lujiang County."
Pang Tong sat down again, a look of longing appeared on his young face, and he was filled with anticipation.
Lu Xuan's eyes turned and fell on Mr. Pang De and Sima Hui again. As for their invitations, he said loudly: "Mr. Pang and Sima, I will come to Lumen Mountain today. There is another thing. thing."
Pang Degong asked: "What's the matter?"
Sima Hui also looked over. Lu Xuan mentioned him and involved him.
Do you want to recruit them?
Mr. Pang De and Sima Hui looked at each other, with smiles in their eyes. Both of them were people who did not envy fame, fortune or glitz. They just wanted to live in seclusion in the mountains and study knowledge, and had no intention of becoming officials.
Lu Xuan's idea was destined to fail.
Lu Xuan was destined to be disappointed if he wanted to recruit two people.
