Sima Hui returned the favor and politely declined. "Thank you Governor of Jing Province for your love, but I am an old man like Pang Gong, and I just want to hide in the countryside for the rest of my life."
Being rejected by both Pang De Gong and Sima Hui, although Liu Biao had expected it, he still couldn't help but feel disappointed.
At this moment, Pang De Gong suddenly said, "However, although the two of us cannot serve Governor of Jing Province, one of us can."
As soon as he said this, Liu Biao and Sima Hui looked at him one after another.
Liu Biao's depressed mood instantly ignited hope, and he couldn't wait to ask, "May I ask Pang Gong, who is it?"
Someone who can be recommended by Famous Scholars like Pang De Gong is definitely not that bad. It would be great to invite this person.
Pang De Gong smiled and said, "There is a man who has great power, great knowledge, and talent in the world, comparable to Guan Zhong Yue Yi."
Liu Biao stretched his neck and asked, "Who is it?"
Pang De Gong stroked his beard and smiled, whetting Liu Biao's appetite before he slowly said, "Zhuge Kongming."
Chapter 294 You really hurt Kongming, the empire's Dawn!
"Zhuge Kongming? Zhuge Xuan's nephew?"
Liu Biao was stunned for a moment after hearing this name.
This name was not unfamiliar to him. He remembered that this person was the nephew of the Yuzhang prefect Zhuge Xuan whom he had recommended to Yuan Shu.
Zhuge Xuan was taken over as the prefect by someone sent by Imperial Court, so he came to join him. Zhuge Liang was with Zhuge Xuan at that time, so he had some impressions.
"Exactly." Pang De Gong nodded and said, "Zhuge Kongming's talent is rare in this world, and he is even better than my disciple Pang Shiyuan."
Liu Biao was shocked when he heard this.
Pang Tong is the leader of Southern Province scholars, the leader of the younger generation. How can this little-known Zhuge Kongming be better than Pang Tong?
Although he didn't believe it in his heart, out of respect for Pang De Gong, Liu Biao did not directly question it, but just said tactfully, "Pang Gong, I remember that Zhuge Kongming was still very young. When I met him, he was just a boy."
"Now... he has just reached his prime, right?"
Pang De Gong heard what Liu Biao meant and said with a smile, "What is the relationship between talent and age? Shiyuan is only twenty-three years old, only three years older than Kongming."
"But there is no doubt that the two of them are unparalleled talents. I once said that Young Phoenix is better than Shiyuan, and Kongming is Crouching Dragon. They are already established and are just waiting for an opportunity to show off their talents."
"Crouching Dragon Young Phoenix, if you have one, you can bring peace to the world."
After hearing this, Liu Biao was greatly changed to Shock.
Because Famous Scholars like Pang De Gong will not evaluate people easily, and "Crouching Dragon" and "Young Phoenix" are undoubtedly very high-weight comments.
As the leader of Southern Province scholars, Pang Tong is well-deserved to be called "Young Phoenix", but Zhuge Liang has no reputation, how can he be called "Crouching Dragon"?
"Pang Gong... Is this true?"
Liu Biao stared at Pang De Gong with bright eyes, and his voice was slightly excited. It was obvious that he was moved by Pang De Gong's words.
Pang De Gong pointed at Sima Hui who was silent on the side and said, "Whether what I said is true or not, Governor of Jing Province will know after asking Decao."
"Kongming is his disciple just like Shiyuan."
Liu Biao was surprised again and turned his attention to Sima Hui. He didn't know that Sima Hui also had a disciple named Zhuge Liang.
Sima Hui glanced at Pang De Gong, nodded and said, "Kongming is indeed my disciple, but Pang Gong is exaggerating, he is still too young now..."
But Liu Biao can't hear these words at this time.
He only thought that Sima Hui was being humble on behalf of his disciples.
A person who can be evaluated like this by Pang De Gong, and who is accepted as a disciple by Sima Hui like Pang Tong, is definitely an unparalleled talent!
"Thank you Pang Gong for the recommendation!"
Liu Biao stood up and bowed deeply to Pang De Gong, then left the room and hurriedly said goodbye.
He needs to send someone quickly to invite Zhuge Liang!
Watching Carriage of Liu Biao go away, Sima Hui couldn't bear it anymore and said to Pang De Gong sadly, "Shangchang, how can you recommend Kongming to Liu Jingsheng?"
"Liu Jingsheng This person is definitely not his master. Otherwise, how could you and I not refuse his invitation and serve him?"
"You should know that the place suitable for Kongming is in Imperial Court, in the world, not in this little Jing Province, not to mention he is still so young!"
"You are really hurting Kongming!"
Sima Hui has a very good temper and is nicknamed Mr. Nice Guy, but at this moment he can't restrain his anger because Pang De Gong is pushing his most valued and proud disciple into the pit of fire!
"It's rare for Decao to look angry." Pang De Gong laughed, and then explained to him, "Kongming lacks fame right now. I just did this to give him hope."
"Don't worry, with Kongming's talent, can't he see that Liu Biao is not the master? He will not work for Liu Biao."
One is birth, and the other is reputation.
If you don't have these two things, it will be difficult to get reused and display your talents.
Zhuge Liang was born Zhuge Clan, his father is Mount Tai Commandery Cheng, and Uncle is Yuzhang Prefect. His background is definitely sufficient, so what he lacks most right now is his reputation.
So his move was intended to make Zhuge Liang famous.
Otherwise, how can a person without any reputation come into the eyes of Son of Heaven?
With the name "Crouching Dragon" and Liu Biao taking the initiative to recruit, at least in the area of Jing Province, Zhuge Liang will definitely become famous.
After listening to Pang De Gong's explanation, Sima Hui felt relieved and said with a wry smile, "Pang Gong, you really scared me."
"That's all, come and have a drink."
After saying that, he picked up Wine Cup again and continued drinking with Pang De Gong.
After visiting Pang De Gong, Liu Biao returned to Provincial Governor's Residence from Mount Lumen without stopping, and immediately called Eldest Son Liu Qi.
"Father, what are your instructions?"
Liu Qi walked into Study, bowed and asked.
Liu Biao said, "I went to visit Pang De Gong today, and he recommended to me a talented person with the same name as Pang Tong, calling him Crouching Dragon."
"This person is the nephew of Zhuge Xuan. His name is Zhuge Liang and his courtesy name is Kongming. He should be in Nanyang Commandery right now."
"You take my handwritten letter and go there in person. You must bring this person back. This matter is of vital importance and cannot be missed."
Liu Qi saw Liu Biao looking so serious and said hesitantly, "This... Father, since we are recruiting great talents, isn't it inappropriate to let the child go?"
"It's not that the child doesn't want to, it's that the child really doesn't have a good tongue. If he fails to persuade this person, I'm afraid he will fail his father's expectations."
As a talented person with the same reputation as Pang Tong, this weight is not unimportant, so Liu Qi felt a little uneasy, worried that he would not be able to invite the person back.
After all, such talented people are arrogant.
"Alas."
Liu Biao sighed after hearing this, and said with a heavy expression, "The reason why my father asked you to go is because there is no one else I can trust."
"Kuai Liang, Cai Mao and others control Jing Province's affairs. My father, the master of Jing Province, exists in name only, so I have to recruit new talents to compete with them."
"This is not just for me, but also for you. You are Eldest Son. You must take over Jing Province from me in the future. You need to have your own confidant."
"This Zhuge Liang is a very good candidate."
Liu Qi was startled. This was the first time he heard Liu Biao say such words to him. He was so moved that he couldn't help but blush.
"Don't worry, father, your child will do his best!"
Liu Qi bowed deeply to Liu Biao, then turned and left Study, his steps full of determination.
Ji Province, Ye City.
March in the north is still cold, but the Midwinter season has finally passed, it no longer snows in the sky, and the people's lives are much better.
At the same time, news of Bing Province's victory also spread.
Lü Bu led the army to defeat Jinyang City, Gao Gan and other Rebel remnants were completely wiped out, Bing Province fully recovered, and Triumphant Return returned.
Of course, only Lü Bu and Sima Yi came back. They took the surrendered Soldiers back to Ye City, and Zhang Liao, Chen Gong and others still lead Fifty Thousand Troops to guard Bing Province and guard against Ma Chao knocking on the door.
Within the Tai'an Hall.
After Liu Xie listened to Sima Yi's report on the overall battle situation, he smiled and said, "Bing Province's great victory, Sima Yi should be the first contributor, and he is worthy of being my Zhang Liang, and he should be heavily rewarded!"
Hearing Liu Xie's praise, Sima Yi was in a very excited mood. He held back his excitement and said, "Your Majesty is over-praised. I just did my best. The ones who deserve the most credit are Duke Wen and Soldiers in the army. I don't dare to take credit."
For him, the reward is far less important than the recognition of Son of Heaven. It is not in vain that he worked hard this time to win Jinyang City with the least loss.
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Liu Xie smiled and said, "I will reward them for their contribution, and I will not forget your contribution, so I will award you Regular Mounted Attendant and Marquis of Hejin Pavilion."
Sima Yi was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately kowtowed and thanked him, "My lord, thank you Your Majesty for the reward!"
Regular Mounted Attendant has no real power, it is just a seal.
But it can be about Attendant Son of Heaven!
This means that Son of Heaven's trust in him has been further strengthened!
The ministers in the palace cast envious glances one after another.
"As for Duke Wen."
Liu Xie finished awarding Sima Yi, then turned his attention to Lü Bu, and then under his expectant eyes, he smiled and asked, "Duke Wen, how does it feel to return home in glory?"
"Fengxian Village, this name is really good."
Lü Bu was originally expecting some kind of reward, but after hearing these words, his expression instantly stiffened. He smiled and scratched his head, feeling particularly puzzled.
How did Your Majesty know about this?
Is it possible that someone in the army complained?
Hmm... it must be that guy Zhang Liao!
After scolding Zhang Liao in his heart, Lü Bu took the initiative and said, "Your Majesty, Gao Gan and other remnants were killed by Xiongnu people."
"Xiongnu Chanyu said that he would send people to Ye City to meet Your Majesty and return all the Han people and property that they had robbed during Your Majesty Return East."