Zhuge Jin also came to his senses immediately.
He was a little dazed. He was serving in the Li Cao, and being appreciated by Zhang Zhao, and becoming the Li Cao doctor, was already a great opportunity.
The Zhuge family is no longer what it used to be.
In the Langya Kingdom, the Zhuge family was a large family. However, the Taishan bandits were rampant and Cao Cao entered Xuzhou to massacre the city. The Langya Kingdom was no longer stable, and Zhuge Jin's family fled south. It's just that he came to Jiangdong alone, hoping to revive his family business.
In fact, this is quite difficult.
Zhuge Jin was unfamiliar with Yangzhou, had no personal connections, and had no extra money. He had to manage everything by himself. Fortunately, Lu Xuan recruited assistant officials, and Zhuge Jin relied on his talent and learning to successfully join the official position.
Although he was a junior official, he was promoted step by step.
Now that Lu Xuan took the initiative to recruit, he suddenly encountered huge opportunities.
Zhuge Jin took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and quickly saluted: "My lord, I am so kind to you. Zhuge Jin will work hard and live up to my lord's high expectations."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Ziyu, I heard that you are from Xuzhou?"
The pupils in Zhang Zhao's eyes shrank.
His expression became more and more respectful. Before Zhuge Jin was promoted by him, he had been unknown and had no news. However, Lu Xuan only met Zhuge Jin today, but he knew the situation at Zhuge Jin's home. From this, it seemed that although Lu Xuan was not here, he actually knew the situation of the various officials in the house.
It must be Chen Deng.
Chen Deng served as lieutenant and was responsible for supervising all officials in the rear. He must have reported all the news from the rear.
Zhang Zhao thought of this and became more and more hostile to Chen Deng.
Chen Deng is too dangerous.
Lu Xuan noticed Zhang Zhao's change, glanced at Zhang Zhao, and then returned to Zhuge Jin. He only heard Zhuge Jin reply: "Reporting to my lord, I am a native of Langya country in Xuzhou. Because Langya country was ravaged by bandits, and Cao Cao slaughtered the people, so he fled to Yangzhou."
Lu Xuan thought of Zhuge Jin's family, thought of Zhuge Liang, and asked further: "I heard that your father died young, but there are still brothers and sisters in the family. Where are your family members, such as your second brother Zhuge Liang and third brother Zhuge Jun?"
Zhang Zhao raised his eyebrows even more when he heard this.
Zhuge Jin’s family?
He only knew that Zhuge Jin was from Xuzhou, but he did not know about Zhuge Liang, let alone Zhuge Jun.
However, Lu Xuan clearly understood everything.
This Chen Deng was really all-pervasive, even snooping around for information on the homes of officials and officials. It seems that he needs to be more cautious when doing things. Otherwise, it would not be a good sign if Chen Deng's people were to target him.
He became more and more respectful, and his back was slightly bent again.
Lu Xuan glanced at Zhang Zhao in surprise.
Why does it feel like Zhang Zhao seems to have a fearful and cautious attitude, which is surprising.
Lu Xuan couldn't figure it out and simply ignored Zhang Zhao.
Zhang Zhao is older and has more complicated emotions, which is normal. He looked at Zhuge Jin again, his eyes full of expectation, Zhuge's family were all talented people.
Historically, Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang's brothers, as well as Zhuge Liang's cousin Zhuge Dan, said that Shu got its dragon, Wu got its tiger, and Wei got its dog. Naturally, dragons and tigers have nothing to say, they are just compliments.
In fact, the evaluation of Zhuge Dan is not a disparagement, but a praise, which means that he is a meritorious dog and is loyal and meritorious.
Zhuge Jin said: "Reporting to my lord, my father died early, and my uncle Zhuge Xuan returned to his hometown to take care of our three brothers. Xuzhou was attacked by Cao Cao, and the Langya Kingdom also encountered a disaster. During the war, my uncle and I were separated by the refugees. .”
"Then, I followed south to Jiangdong. My uncle, second brother, and third brother were missing for the time being, and I didn't have any news. I was trying to find out the news, but I still didn't have any information."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "I will arrange for people to inquire about the news about Zhuge Xuan and others. When the time comes, you will be responsible for passing the letter and bringing your family over. Now that Yangzhou and Jingzhou are stable, it is time to bring over your family to enjoy their happiness. "
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
Zhuge Jin was even more grateful in his heart.
The lord took really good care of him and considered his family's problems.
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Okay, let's get busy. I'll check these documents one by one."
"Here!"
Zhang Zhao and Zhuge Jin responded in unison.
Lu Xuan looked at Zhang Zhao and Zhuge Jin's leaving figures, and his smile became brighter. Zhang Zhao continued to discover talents, which was good. As soon as there were talents, Lu Xuan would grab them and enrich them into his own small team to form a small cabinet.
In this way, Lu Xuan can use his small cabinet to further control each Cao Cao, while reducing the things Lu Xuan has to deal with by himself.
Lu Xuan briefly read through the documents, then gave them to Lu Xun, Lu Rong and Kan Ze to deal with, and ordered people to invite Chen Deng to discuss the matter.
After a short time, Chen Deng entered the study.
Chen Deng said respectfully: "Lord."
Lu Xuan nodded and praised: "This time when I go out on an expedition, the rear can be stable, thanks to you being in charge."
Chen Deng said respectfully: "In my humble position, I just did some meticulous things. I don't dare to take credit."
Lu Xuan asked: "Are there any major events in Shu County during this period?"
Chen Deng thought about it carefully and replied: "Reporting to my lord, my daily life is to deal with the powerful families in the area. During this time, I also dealt with the powerful families in Kuaiji County, as well as the large families in Yuzhang County." , killed dozens of people.”
"What these big families are involved in is occupying fertile land, hoarding food, and even suppressing the price of food for the people, which is normal. But there is one thing that is a little more complicated. Since the lord captured Jingzhou, there has been a plan for the lord to become the king and even The cry of proclaiming himself emperor.”
Lu Xuan raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where did the news come from?"
Chen Deng replied: "It's not a big family, nor a person with ulterior motives. Instead, it's the humble scholars of the Five Classics Hall who respect the Lord like a god and fanatically support the Lord. These scholars believe that the Han Dynasty would have died long ago. If it hadn't been Lord, the people in the south will live in dire straits."
"Everyone believes that it was the lord who turned the tide, suppressed the situation, and saved the people. They believe that it is natural for the lord to be king and emperor. After such talk spread, some officials even in the general's palace also discussed it."
"However, they were all suppressed by Zhang Shangshu, so no one talked about it. However, there are still people talking quietly in the Five Classics Hall and even among the people."
Lu Xuan chuckled and said, "As long as no one instigates it."
Having said this, Lu Xuan paused for a moment, with a deep look in his eyes, and said, "But the matter of becoming king can be worked on for a while."
Chen Deng asked: "How does the Lord plan to operate?"
In Chen Deng's heart, he also hoped that Lu Xuan would continue to advance. Once Lu Xuan becomes king in the south, those who follow Lu Xuan will also be promoted to higher ranks, and their identities and statuses will change.
Lu Xuan looked at Lu Xun who was not far away and asked, "Lu Xun, has your brother-in-law returned to Shu County?"
Lu Xun replied: "I came back yesterday."
Lu Xuan thought for a moment and ordered: "Go and invite your brother-in-law over. In addition, notify Lu Su and Jia Xu to discuss the matter."
"Here!"
Lu Xun turned around to make arrangements.
Lu Xuan had an idea about proclaiming himself king, and he had to discuss the details with Lu Su, Jia Xu and Gu Yong. After all, if you want to run such a thing, Lu Xuan definitely won't be the first to take the lead. He can let other people take the lead first.
With someone taking the lead in claiming the title of king, Lu Xuan will naturally be able to make arrangements when he is in the south.
