Kuai Liang was stunned for a moment.
Lu Xuan was straightforward enough and started recruiting directly. Sure enough, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, and the tiger's breath comes out when they open their mouths. No matter whether it succeeds or not, let's try it first.
Kuai Liang looked down upon ordinary prefects. If he wants to be an official, he can choose the governors of various counties in Jingzhou at will based on his family background and ability. Even as the governor of Nanjun, the hinterland of Jingzhou, Kuai Liang was confident that he could serve.
Lu Xuan, the governor of Lujiang County, was a little different, with tyrannical strength and greater potential.
Kuai Liang looked calm and did not answer directly. He smiled and said: "Prefect Lu, I have two questions."
Lu Xuan said: "Sir, please speak."
Kuai Liang's eyes were bright, and his soft cheeks showed a strong attitude, and he asked: "Prefect Lu has Zhang Zhao in charge of the government affairs of Lujiang County. Zhang Zhao is very capable. But when I went to work under Prefect Lu, Zhang Zhao should be the leader, or should I be the leader?" Woolen cloth?"
"I was the one who assisted Liu Biao in capturing Jingzhou. Although Zhang Zhao was also a famous figure in Yangzhou, he had also served for Lu Prefect earlier. However, my experience and ability in managing affairs may not be able to overwhelm me."
"What's more, Zhang Zhao is famous in Yangzhou, and I, Kuai Liang, am not weak in Jingzhou."
"How will Governor Lu arrange it?"
When Lu Xuan heard Kuai Liang's words, he felt the pressure coming towards him.
This is Kuai Liang.
He once assisted Liu Biao in capturing Jingzhou with outstanding strategy and astonishing momentum. Such a person is completely different from Xu Shu and Pang Tong. Xu Shu and Pang Tong had been studying and had not been exposed to government affairs. They had no experience and they were both just starting out.
Kuai Liang is different. He has ability and fame and cannot be placed at will.
Lu Xuan's expression remained unchanged. He was not panicked at all. He had never thought about this problem.
But just adapt to circumstances.
Lu Xuan thought for a while and came up with a plan, and said: "Mr. Zirou's question is actually not difficult. Mr. Zirou went to Lujiang County and served as a military advisor to advise me, focusing on military affairs and strategy."
"Zhang Zhao is still responsible for the government affairs of Lujiang County. The two of you are responsible for different directions. How to distinguish one is higher and the other is lower? There is no such thing as who is the leader. Lujiang County is headed by me."
Lu Xuan said loudly: "Everything in Lujiang County is subject to my orders."
Kuai Liang did not back down and asked aggressively again: "What if I have to replace Zhang Zhao and be responsible for government affairs?"
"impossible!"
Lu Xuan smiled and shook his head and said, "Mr. Zirou, it is impossible to do such a thing."
Kuai Liang asked: "Why?"
Lu Xuan replied: "The reason is very simple. In the past half year, Lujiang County has stabilized and is on the right track. Zhang Zhao is coordinating the counties in Lujiang County. The official system of Lujiang County is Zhang Zhao promoted him."
"I'll just get rid of Zhang Zhao and arrange for Mr. Zirou to take charge of government affairs. There are two problems."
"First, the treatment of Zhang Zhao will trigger discussion and turmoil in Lujiang County. These civil servants in Lujiang County will think that the rewards and punishments are unclear, because Mr. Zirou has not made any achievements, has no prestige and qualifications, so why should he replace Zhang Zhao? "
"Secondly, although Mr. Zirou is capable, he has no one in his hands. If you don't have someone to obey you, you are just an empty frame. Can you get things done?"
"Mr. Zirou must know this. So I say it's impossible. You can't just parachute in and take charge."
"If Mr. Zirou wants to compete with Zhang Zhao, you must first establish yourself and then develop your own people. To put it simply, at least most of them will be scholars from the Jingzhou family. But now, there are almost no people from the Jingzhou family under my command. They are officials from Lujiang County, all promoted by Zhang Zhao."
"Mr. Zirou talks about the overall situation and is sensible. If you understand the problem, you won't be able to do these meaningless things except tossing."
Kuai Liang's eyes became brighter and brighter.
Lu Xuan's explanation was completely correct. After he came under Lu Xuan's command, even with Lu Xuan's support, it was impossible to directly replace Zhang Zhao.
Of course, he didn't have this intention either.
Government affairs are very complicated and time-consuming. Just leave it to Zhang Zhao. He doesn't like these complicated government affairs either.
Kuai Liang became more and more happy. Lu Xuan understood everything clearly and had the basic qualities of a master. Moreover, balancing and arranging subordinates is also an ability. When it comes to the disputes between the ministers below, having no independent opinions, playing tricks and mudslinging will only condone factional fighting, and it is impossible to have a good result.
Kuai felt satisfied and said again: "Prefect Lu, I have a second question."
Lu Xuandao: "Please tell me."
Kuai Liang said again: "Prefect Lu mentioned the faction. I work for Prefect Lu. Many of the Kuai family's children will go to Lujiang County to work. Even the disciples and relatives of the Kuai family will go to Lujiang County. Even many people in Jingzhou will go to Lujiang County. The scholars, relying on this level of connections in Jingzhou, will also come to me to make arrangements. These people all have to work in Lujiang, and they will inevitably form a Jingzhou faction. What does Governor Lu think?"
Lu Xuan's eyes flashed and he said decisively: "I welcome you."
Kuai Liang asked: "Isn't Governor Lu worried that people from the Kuai family and even Jingzhou will go and fight with the local scholars in Lujiang County?"
Lu Xuan looked calm and said directly: "I think a basic truth is that there are no factions in the court, and there are all kinds of strange things. If there is a dominant family in the court, that will be a big problem. I am afraid it will be the case of Wang Mang usurping the Han Dynasty."
"The result of a single family is that the emperor is worried day and night. Why the emperor supports eunuchs and relatives is because they need eunuchs and relatives to check and balance."
"For the same reason, I also need all kinds of people under my command."
"Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu and others belong to the Yangzhou faction and can also be counted as the elder faction. If scholars from the Kuai family and even Jingzhou join, they can be counted as the Jingzhou faction."
"On the basis of common development, it is normal for both parties to have different interests and demands."
"It's normal to have fights."
"As long as there are people, there will naturally be fights. As long as there are entanglements of interests in the officialdom, there will be more fights. Even if individuals or even groups have political demands, there will be more fights."
"But all fights must be within a controllable range."
"The most important point is that once a decision is made by the top, no matter which party, it will definitely implement it with all its strength, and all the forces will be twisted into one rope. If the decision is made by the top, the people below will still be gibbering. I won’t use people who think this is not good and that is not good.”
"If Mr. Zirou is so unruly and has no regard for the overall situation, I won't even use it."
Lu Xuan said loudly: "Everyone has selfish motives and their own interests. I agree, because no one is a saint. But regardless of the overall situation, no matter how talented you are, it will not help. Even your talent will only hinder things. , causing huge internal friction. Therefore, I welcome the Kuai family and even Jingzhou scholars."
Kuai Liang's eyes showed admiration.
Lu Xuan is worthy of being the master of Ming Dynasty.
The balance of interests is completely clear.
Kuai Liang no longer hesitated, he stood up and said: "Kuai Liang, pay homage to the lord."
A smile bloomed on Lu Xuan's face. He recruited Kuai Liang. He not only recruited a counselor, but more importantly, by recruiting Kuai Liang, his relationship with the Kuai family took a further step. Although Kuai Yue is still serving under Liu Biao, if Lu Xuan wants to deal with Jingzhou in the future, the Kuai family will be the breakthrough point.
Lu Xuan replied: "With Mr. Zirou's help, I can achieve great things."
Both sides sat down again.
Kuai Yue was happy in his heart, picked up the wine bottle and said, "My eldest brother has served the prefect Lu, which is worthy of celebration. Come and drink this glass of wine."
Lu Xuan and Kuai Liang both picked up their wine glasses together.
Kuai Liang drank a glass of wine and said seriously: "My lord is training elite soldiers and recruiting talents in Lujiang County. All arrangements are very good. Zhang Zhao is indeed capable. Especially since my lord defeated Yuan Shu but only captured Hefei, it should be We are keeping Yuan Shu as a buffer to avoid facing Cao Cao directly. My lord, the next step is to seize Danyang County, Wu County and other places, right?"
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Yes, capturing Danyang, Wujun and Kuaiji is the next plan. Only by capturing these places will I have enough depth and foundation to compete with Cao Cao and others."
Kuai Liang said: "My lord kept Yuan Shu's move, which is very clever. However, I think my lord has missed something."
Lu Xuan asked: "What's the matter?"
Kuai Liang said: "In the short time that my lord has been in Xiangyang, he has won the praise of Liu Biao, the support of the Cai family, and the help of the Cai family. In this case, it is time to strike while the iron is hot and ask Liu Biao to come to the court and recommend you to be the shepherd of Yangzhou."
"The world is in chaos, and there are many people who have led the shepherd of the state. Yuan Shao is in Jizhou, Hebei, and he has led the shepherd of Jizhou. Cao Cao is in Yanzhou, and he has led the shepherd of Yanzhou. The lord can also follow their example, and he has led the herd of Yangzhou, because he has a big fist and can arrange it. "
"But such an action is a shameless act and has no righteousness."
"Asking Liu Biao to recommend him is just a formality, because the imperial court will not care about it at all."
"However, Liu Biao has the right to take holidays and can represent the emperor. If Liu Biao recommends it, it will be a matter of course for the lord to be appointed as the state pastor. At least the process is passable and no one dares to blame anything."
"Even if my lord only has one county, with the title of Zhou Mu, he can raid all the counties in Yangzhou. If the governors of other counties disobey orders, they are disrespecting the court, so they can justifiably attack them."
Kuai Liang talked eloquently: "My lord is not a person who falls into the grass and becomes a bandit. A person who falls into the grass and becomes a bandit can call himself the king at will. My lord is different. You are still a Han official and need justice and status. So asking Liu Biao to recommend you is a safe arrangement. Please think again, my lord."
Lu Xuan's eyes brightened after hearing this, and he praised: "Sir's suggestion is indeed important. I will ask Liu Biao for help."
Name is very important.
Why did Cao Cao blackmail the emperor to order the princes? It was for the sake of justice and reputation. Although the emperor is useless, his identity as emperor is still valuable.
Kuai Liang and Lu Xuan were drinking and talking about the situation in Jingzhou. After the banquet was over, Lu Xuan was already tipsy and said with his hands, "Mr. Zirou, I have wronged you to wait at Kuai's house during this period. When we return to Lujiang County, you and I will return together."
Kuai Liang smiled and said: "I humbly obey my orders."
Lu Xuan bowed to Kuai Yue again and took Lu Meng and Zhou Tai back.
