Dian Wei got off Lumen Mountain and returned to Xiangyang. After Liu Biao arranged a place to live for him, he immediately stayed.

Five days later, Zhuge Xuan was summoned by Liu Biao and arrived in Xiangyang.

In the study, Liu Biao and Zhuge Xuan sat opposite each other.

"My lord, what is the important thing to urgently summon the ministers back this time?" Zhuge Xuan was very puzzled.

If something happened in Jingzhou, it would be impossible for Liu Biao to summon him back to Xiangyang alone. But now he is called alone, which means that it concerns him alone. But Zhuge Xuan couldn't figure out what was going on with him.

Liu Yuan's index finger lightly tapped on the desk, and he pondered for a moment before he slowly spoke: "Yinyi (Zhuge Xuan's word), this time there is something related to the rise and fall of Jingzhou, and the governor of this state needs to ask for your opinion." ”

Zhuge Xuan was stunned, and he was even more confused. What does the matter related to the rise and fall of Jingzhou have to do with a Taishou who has just joined Liu Biao?

"My lord, please speak."

"Enyuyang King Liu Zihong sent a handwritten letter to Benzhou Mu, saying that if Yinyi can move your family to Youzhou and serve in Youzhou, then Yuyang King will provide me with 10,000 sets of weapons and 5,000 war horses in Jingzhou free of charge. You see"

Liu Biao was really a little unspeakable.

But I have to say it explicitly. 10,000 sets of weapons, 5,000 war horses, and the great benefits are coveted. Moreover, this move can also deepen the connection between Jingzhou and Youzhou, which will be beneficial in the future, so even if it is difficult to speak, Liu Biao has to say it.

Zhuge Xuan was stunned when he heard this.

At first glance, hearing Liu Biao's words, a feeling of grief and indignation rose in Zhuge Xuan's heart. It was as if someone had abandoned me, dazed, and at a loss. Then a self-deprecating gratitude rose. laughed at himself that he could be worth 10,000 sets of weapons and 5,000 war horses, and was grateful that Liu Yuan could value himself so much that he actually exchanged it for a million gold.

All these are mixed.

Looking at Zhuge Xuan's changing face, Liu Biao was afraid that Zhuge Xuan would not be able to ruin the deal, so he hurriedly said: "Yinyi, you also know how important the weapons and war horses in Youzhou are to my Jingzhou." I, Jingzhou, are now at war with Yuan Shu, and if I can get this batch of supplies as soon as possible, I want to win even more. And Youzhou is not bad, the king of Yuyang attaches great importance to meritocracy, and the treatment of officials in Youzhou is at least ten times higher than that of my Jingzhou" Speaking of this, Liu Biao showed a wry smile and said: "The pastor of this state is also a last resort, otherwise how can it be against you!" ”

Zhuge Xuan listened to Liu Biao's words, although he had a sad feeling in his heart, he gradually calmed down. At the same time, he also knew that Liu Biao had done nothing wrong. Based on the growth of Jingzhou and Liu Biao's hegemony, it is worth losing anything, let alone a Zhuge Xuan?

Zhuge Xuan nodded solemnly and said, "Your Majesty is now the Lord's Minister's Minister, and the Lord's order cannot be disobeyed." Let it all be done according to the will of the lord. ”

When Liu Biao heard this, he nodded with satisfaction and said, "In this case, you go back and prepare to prepare, and after half a month, go north to Youzhou with the personal commander of the King of Yuyang." ”

Zhuge Xuan got up, straightened his clothes, bowed solemnly, turned around and walked out of the door.

Liu Biao looked at Zhuge Xuan, who was gloomy at the back, opened his mouth, and didn't speak.

Zhuge Xuan left the state pastor's mansion, and suddenly felt that his heart was empty, abandoned by the lord, and his future was uncertain, as if the world was so big that there was no place for it. Sighing slightly, Zhuge Xuan flicked his sleeves and strode away.

Back at the residence in Xiangyang, Zhuge Xuan was silent in the study alone for a long time, then called his subordinates and quickly went to Changsha to inform his family to come to Xiangyang. At the same time, Zhuge Xuan also left Xiangyang City and looked at Lumen Mountain.

Zhuge Liang and his brother Zhuge Jin were sitting opposite each other in the house, talking about righteousness, when they suddenly heard a knock on the door. Zhuge Jin put down the book in his hand, stood up and opened the door, but it was his uncle Zhuge Xuan.

"Uncle, why were you born in Lumen Mountain?" Zhuge Jin was very surprised. Uncle Zhuge Xuandang was far away in Changsha as a taishou, how did he return to Xiangyang and come to Lumen Mountain?

Zhuge Xuan entered the house, closed the door with his backhand, sighed, and said, "Now my uncle is no longer too guarded in Changsha. ”

"What's going on?" Zhuge Xuan's words also shocked Zhuge Liang.

This little Zhengtai put down the book, got up and saluted, and said, "Wasn't it okay a while ago, Liu Jingzhou cried and shouted for his uncle to be the Taishou of Changsha, and now what?"

"Little ghost." Zhuge Xuan showed a hint of a smile: "What are you crying and shouting, people are small and big." ”

"Uncle, what's going on?" Zhuge Jin made a bowl of tea for Zhuge Xuan and walked over.

"Actually, it's not about Liu Jingzhou." Zhuge Xuan said: "But it's because of the King of Yuyang." ”

"Yuyang King?" Zhuge Jin was puzzled, and Zhuge Liang frowned.

Zhuge Xuan nodded: "King Yuyang gave 10,000 sets of weapons and 5,000 war horses in exchange for Liu Jingzhou to let me serve in Youzhou." ”

"Oh!?"

The Zhuge Jin brothers were both amazed.

If you want to say that your uncle Zhuge Xuan does have some talent, but he is only in the middle and upper-middle, not first-class. Then again, even if it's only a little first-class, I'm afraid it's not worth 10,000 sets of weapons and 5,000 war horses, right?

"What is this Yuyang King's idea?" Zhuge Liang's handsome brows were furrowed, his face was slightly immature, and the color of maturity overflowed on the surface.

Zhuge Xuan shook his head and said, "My Zhuge family has been in decline for a long time, the status is not high, the influence is not great, I have been thinking about it for a long time, and I have not gained half of it." I don't think that the king of Yuyang has any intentions, maybe it is a whim. ”

The two Zhuge Jin brothers also bowed slightly, agreeing with their uncle's opinion.

"Uncle Wei came to Lumen Mountain today to ask if your two brothers are willing to go to Youzhou with me," Zhuge Xuan said: "You two are still young, so Uncle Wei doesn't worry about leaving you here." ”

"It depends on what my uncle means." Zhuge Jin said.

"Anyway, the teacher is going to Youzhou to participate in the exchange meeting, and we will be together." Zhuge Liang said: "It's okay to go and see, if it's not satisfactory, you don't have to stay in Youzhou." ”

Zhuge Xuan nodded.

Also on this day, Sima Hui and Huang Chengyan, who received the letter from Pang Degong, also arrived at Lumen Mountain.

Half a month later, Dian Wei and other hundred horsemen, escorting Pang Degong's teachers and students, Mr. Shuijing Sima Hui, Huang Chengyan, a famous scholar in Cannan, and Zhuge Xuan's family, a total of more than 100 people, all the way out of Xiangyang, looking north.

At the same time, a burly young man arrived at the foot of Yuyang City.

The young man looked up at the three big characters of 'Yuyang City' on the city gate, straightened his clothes, and walked into the doorway. The four attendants behind him followed suit.

"I rushed all the way, and finally arrived in Yuyang." The young man calmly looked at the various scenes in Yuyang City, although he was still surprised in his heart, but he did not show it.

Looking for a passer-by, he asked where the palace of Yuyang was, and the young man did not delay, so he took his entourage and soon arrived in front of the palace.

The young man stood still, straightened his clothes again, stepped forward, and said to the guard, "In Lusu, the east of the lower river, I was ordered to come to meet the king of Yuyang, and please let me know." ”

The guard guarding the door carefully looked at the person in front of him, and saw that he was beautiful, calm, and not lazy, and said, "Don't stay there." With that, he commanded the rest of the guards and strode through the door.

At this time, Liu Yuan was discussing with Professor Fu about various matters in Yuyang City during the academic exchange meeting on the first day of May.

"Everyone in the world will come to Yuyang at that time, and when the students gather, the academic atmosphere is strong, and Yuyang City cannot be unconventional, so that others will look down on it." Liu Yuan said: "Some cultural activities should be organized to complement them. ”

Fu Zhi nodded and said, "Don't worry, the lord will handle it properly." ”

Liu Yuan nodded, and said, "There is also a public security environment." Although it is difficult for me to have a public security incident in Yuyang for a year and a half, I still need to be cautious. These scholars have come all the way to my Yuyang, can't make them comfortable, but it's not good, give Yuyang Tian Kai ventilation, let him hurry up in the near future, if he can do it 100%, this king will be satisfied. ”

He nodded again.

"Also, you can open up something that is not very important. For example, all scholars are allowed to tour the laboratory, visit some inconsequential secret bases, and reveal the strength of my Youzhou. ”

Frustrated and written them down one by one.

While the two were talking, a guard knocked on the door to report.

Liu Yuan saw that the matter had been discussed, so he said: "Gong and go down to prepare for a good life, to do your best, you must not make mistakes." ”

Frustrated, he bowed, got up and walked out.

"Come in." Liu Yuan only let the guards in at this time and said, "What's the matter?" ”

"My lord, there is a person who calls himself Jiangdong Lusu outside the door, saying that he was ordered to come to meet the lord." The guard said.

"Lu Su?" Liu Yuan was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "Please let him in, this king will go in person!" With that, he strode out of the door and walked outside the door.

When I went out of the gate, I saw a young man standing there quietly, as calm as an old tree. He was neat and clean, his face was white and beardless, and his eyes were calm and deep, as if he was not frightened.

Liu Yuan laughed, walked out of the door, and said with a smile: "But Lu Su Lu Zijing in person?" ”

"Exactly down there." Lu Su only hugged his fist, and then looked at the heroic young man in front of him, he couldn't help but be surprised, and bowed deeply again, and said: "It's actually the face of the King of Yuyang, how can Lu Su be virtuous, and the King of Yuyang personally invites him." ”

"Virtuous and capable!" Liu Yuan said with a smile, pulled Lu Su and walked inside the door: "I heard that Lu Zijing only skipped people, this king hates to see it, and now it is fate, I will see it after all, hahaha"

In the face of Liu Yuan's enthusiasm, Lu Su was flattered, and at the same time he was a little uncomfortable.

The two walked into the palace, and Lu Su looked around at the scenery of the palace while secretly observing Liu Yuan.

The palace is not the slightest resplendent of gold, some secluded, and very clean. The pillars of the doors and windows of many houses have been slightly mottled and should be some years old. Except for the guards who passed by in a short time, I didn't see a few maids.

This palace doesn't seem to be the mansion of a noble person like King Yuyang, and it looks a little shabby compared to the mansion of an ordinary small family.

And the mighty prince in front of him did not have a gorgeous costume on his body, but wore a coarse cloth robe. And there is not a trace of arrogance and arrogance between the eyebrows, but is approachable and kind.

Seeing this, a piece of respect suddenly rose in Lu Su's heart.

This high-powered young man, in his eyes, did not lose half of his luster because of these external objects, but under their background, he became more and more noble, the kind of soul that penetrates deep into the soul and is essentially noble.

Soon, the two walked through the two corridors and walked into Liu Yuan's study.

Liu Yuan smiled and asked Lu Su to sit down, and while letting people serve tea, he joked: "Zijing came here this time, didn't he intend to serve in my Youzhou?" ”

Lu Su was stunned for a moment and said, "At the request of Lord Sun Quan, I came to meet the prince, just for Lord Sun Jian." ”

(To be continued)