Watching Shan Huai leave slowly, Wang Xu let out a long sigh and sat quietly on the stone chair in the pavilion, looking at the grass and trees in the courtyard in a daze.

"Husband? What are you thinking? Xu Shu also looked at Wang Xu in silence for a long time, but she couldn't bear it and couldn't help but ask out loud.

"I'm thinking about my eldest aunt's son, Chen Deng!" Wang Xu didn't hide it, he was silent for a moment, and then he replied.

"Oh! What is there to think about that kid? I haven't seen him for years, and the last time we saw him was at your 10th birthday party! ”

"Yes! It's been more than eight years in the blink of an eye. Saying that, Wang Xu couldn't help but sigh with emotion. But then he couldn't help asking, "When I went out to travel two years ago, didn't my eldest aunt come again?" ”

"I've been here, since your accident, my eldest aunt has come to visit every year. It's just that Chen Deng didn't come, and it seems that he was studying hard at home. Xu Shu immediately replied.

Hearing this, Wang Xu pondered for a long time before he said with some concern: "My cousin is a great talent!" I'm worried that he was deceived by Tao Qian. ”

"What's there to be afraid of, why don't you just let him come over and help you now?" Xu Shu suddenly said curiously.

Hearing this, Wang Xu immediately shook his head: "How can it be so easy? The Chen family is a big clan in Xuzhou, and it has been deeply rooted there, how can it be easy to leave aside and follow along? Although he is the son of his eldest aunt, his surname is Chen after all, and with the concept of this era, even if he wants to come, the Chen family will not agree. ”

"What then?"

"What else can I do, write to him and ask him to come, as for whether he wants to or not, it can only depend on himself." Wang Xu suddenly spread his hands helplessly.

Seeing that Wang Xu's feelings were not very good, Xu Shu glanced at Wang Xu with disgust, and couldn't help but comfort: "Since this is the case, then what do you want to do so much?" Okay, let's take it easy, if you continue to worry about it all day long, you will be decrepit before you get old. ”

"Huh!" Wan Er smiled, Wang Xu shook his head, but also put this matter aside. "Good! I don't want to worry about it, call Xiaoyu and Xiaoling and a few girls, let's go out for a walk! Scattering my heart, holding back in the Taishou Mansion for so many days, I am also a little bored. ”

"You're out again? What if they are assassinated again? Hearing this, Xu Shu immediately hesitated.

"Afraid of what? Is it because I'm afraid of assassination that I'm not going anywhere anymore? It's a big deal to bring Dian Wei with you, and call a few more guards to follow. ”

Hearing this, Xu Shu breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "Then there is no problem." ”

Smiling slightly, Wang Xu just stood up and was about to go back to the room to bring his sword. But he suddenly caught a glimpse of a guard suddenly running from Xiaoyu in the distance, and he didn't know what to say, so he saw Xiaoyu carrying the corner of the skirt of the skirt and hurriedly walked over. "The hosts! Master! Mr. Liu Xian and Mr. Huan Jie have important things to see. ”

"Huh?" Hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but glance back at Xu Shu suspiciously, and said puzzledly: "There should be nothing to do in the past two days, why is it suddenly so urgent?" ”

"Slaves don't know!" Xiao Yu shook her head suddenly.

"Hey! It seems that I can't go out again today, and they know that I am recuperating from my injuries and are still coming to me, which is definitely not a trivial matter. With that, Wang Xu sighed and sat back in his chair. Go get them in! ”

"No!" In response, Xiao Yu was not verbose, and turned around and walked towards the courtyard gate.

Seeing this, Xu Shu also complained a little disappointed: "This thing is really true, if you don't come early or late, you just said that you want to go out and come, it's really depressing!" ”

"Huh!" Smiling, Wang Xu didn't bother to pay attention to Xu Shu's complaints, slowly folded the list on the stone table, and put it in his arms, then walked to the edge of the pavilion, looked at the swimming fish in the pool, and waited quietly.

It didn't take long for Xiaoyu to lead the two of them to the outside of the pavilion, and saw Wang Xu with his back to this side, looking at the swimming fish in the pool. couldn't help but bow and said, "Master, Mr. Liu Xian and Mr. Huanjie are here." ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu turned around and nodded with a smile. "Good! You go down first! ”

"No!"

Watching Xiaoyu leave, Liu Xian and Huan Jie took a step forward and bowed their hands slightly: "Your Majesty greets the lord, the lord!" ”

This Liu Xian and Huan Jie don't know when they changed their words, they have always been called generals at the beginning, but recently they have called the lord. In this regard, Wang Xu is of course very happy, because this means that the other party has regarded himself as the object of allegiance and has chosen to be his retainer. But having said that, in order to get their sincerity, Wang Xu's dedication is really not less, not only dutifully being a virtuous master, but also treating them well, and caring for them on weekdays. If this can't be reformed, then you can really abandon it in the future!

"Hehe, there are no outsiders here, so Bo Xu and Shi Zong don't have to be so polite, go to the pavilion and sit and talk!" As he spoke, Wang Xu couldn't help but point to the other two empty stone benches next to the stone table.

"Thank you, my lord!" The two smiled, and they also knew that Wang Xu didn't like to be too polite, so they all walked over and sat down generously.

Seeing this, Wang Xu was no longer verbose, and even took the initiative to ask: "Bo Xu, Shi Zong, the two of you came together, I don't know what happened?" ”

In the face of the inquiry, the two glanced at each other, nodded to each other, and Huan Jie took the lead in speaking: "Lord, I came here today, not because of any major event, but because I want to recommend talents to my lord." ”

"Huh?" As soon as these words came out, Wang Xu was stunned for a moment. But then the spirit came, and the mood that was originally a little low instantly became very good. "Haha! I don't know who the talent is, let's talk about it quickly. ”

Seeing that Wang Xu was so happy, Liu Xian smiled slightly, and immediately took over the words and said: "This person's surname is Han Mingsong, the word is high, and he was originally from Yiyang, Nanyang County. He has both ability and political integrity, and is very good at governance, because he saw that the eunuchs were in power and the court was sluggish, so he repeatedly refused the call of the three princes of the imperial court. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, in order to avoid chaos, he moved to Wuling. A few days ago, I saw that Lingling was stable and prosperous, so I brought it over again, and now I am living in Quanling City, the county capital. Bo Xu and I happened to hear his name, so we went to visit him together, and the result was not disappointed, and it was really a good man. ”

Yiyang Han Song! Isn't this the person who did Liu Biao's other driving in history? repeatedly admonished Liu Biao, but he was not adopted, but he was suspicious of him. Later, Cao Cao pacified Jingzhou and appointed him as the Great Honglu.

This Han Song does have some talent in governing politics, but Wang Xu doesn't like it too much for his wise self-preservation, especially the matter of persuading Liu Biao to surrender to Cao Cao, which is not very good. Therefore, the interest is also greatly reduced, and some are excited: "Oh? I wonder if he is willing to be a leader? ”

Huan Jie and Liu Xian saw the change in Wang Xu's face, and they didn't understand why. Because on weekdays, Wang Xu attaches great importance to talents. However, after Liu Xian paused, he still replied: "Back to the lord, he also admires the lord a lot in these conversations. Coupled with the persuasion of Bo Xu and me, he already had this intention, so he came to ask the lord! ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu thought about it and felt that he was a talent anyway, although his personality was not very appreciative, but as long as he used it well, he could still be of great use. Immediately nodded and said, "Since this is the case, it should be reused." So be it! The General's Mansion has never opened a Cao Bureau, and the four counties of Jingnan really need unified management, so why don't you set up the General's Mansion Cao Office now? Although there are not enough talents, there is one of them! It is also necessary to avoid too much work on the side of the General's Mansion. ”

As he spoke, he pondered for a moment, and then slowly continued: "That's it!" He was appointed as Cao Peng, the head of the general's mansion, in charge of the household registration, temple sacrifices and agricultural affairs of the four counties of Jingnan. What do you guys think? ”

"Yes!" Huan Jie Liu first glanced at each other before nodding slowly.

"Huh! Then I'll fix a book tomorrow, and you two go and ask him to take office!" He is the first subordinate of the General's Mansion, don't slack off. Wang Xu quipped.

"Don't worry, my lord, the two of us will definitely take care of this matter." Hearing this, Huan Jie smiled, but replied with great certainty.

Seeing this, Wang Xu nodded. But then I remembered Guo Jia's matter, since the General's Mansion has been officially opened, it is time for Guo Jia to take office, and it is not a matter to always be a small official in Tian Feng's place. Moreover, since he came, Guo Jia's talent has been recognized by everyone, and it is time to improve.

Immediately couldn't help but say: "By the way, Fengxiao has great talents, although he is young, but he has been trained by Yuan Hao during this time, and he has been very effective." I think it's time to be promoted, what do you think? ”

Hearing this, Huan Jie didn't think about it, and immediately replied with a smile: "The lord's words are extremely true, he is filial piety, and he can't give in anymore, and he should be given a heavy responsibility." ”

Before the words fell, Liu Xian on the side also nodded again and again.

"Hehe, since you all agree, I think everyone will have no objections. That's not as good as this, I'll give an order now, and transfer Feng Xiao to the military division of the Zhennan General's Mansion, how about it? ”

"Strategist?" As soon as Wang Xu's words came out, Huan Jie and Liu Xian's eyes widened in surprise at the same time.

"What's wrong? Is there anything wrong? Wang Xu couldn't help but wonder.

"This ......" hesitated for a moment, Huan Jie looked at Liu Xian, and said bluntly: "Lord, as far as we can see, the talents of filial piety are all governing and discussing politics, and they can be engaged in the general's mansion, or Cao Peng, to assist the lord in governing the four counties." But is there something wrong with the position of a military advisor being inclined to military affairs? ”

"Hahaha......" Hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help laughing. Bo continued, Bo continued! You're a bit derelict in your duties! Fengxiao governance and politics are only the tip of the iceberg of his talents, what he is really good at is to make suggestions, march and arrange, and win thousands of miles away! ”

As soon as these words came out, Huan Jie and Liu Xian immediately looked at each other, not knowing how to respond.

Wang Xu didn't care, after all, Guo Jia was very virtuous, and he never liked to show off his talents, and it was normal for them not to know, after all, so far, Guo Jia had not said anything about military affairs in front of them. "Alright! This matter is so decided, Guo Fengxiao's talent is difficult to guess, and you will know it in the future. ”

Hearing this, although Huan Jie and Liu Xian were obviously still a little worried, they also knew that Wang Xu's vision of knowing people was very poisonous. After hesitating for a long time, he didn't say anything more.

Subsequently, Wang Xu chatted with the two and asked about the recent situation in field farming, especially the progress of the autumn harvest. Thanks to the full assistance at the beginning of the year, as well as the resettlement of a large number of displaced people and the cultivation of fields, this year's harvest in Lingling County is higher than that of the previous ten years, which can be said to be a bumper harvest. Although the measures were carried out late in Guiyang County, and the money and grain were not enough, they were not bad, and the harvest was not much worse than before the chaos. Moreover, the most gratifying thing is the harvest of the military cantonment, which can almost guarantee the consumption of more than 55,000 troops in a year, of course, provided that the army does not wave the army on an expedition.

As for the harvest in Wuling and Changsha, it is not bad. Although Changsha has also experienced turmoil, Sun Jian's governance and remedial measures have been very effective, only slightly inferior to previous years.

At this moment, Wang Xu is really relieved, judging from the current situation, after deducting the money, food and materials that must be handed over to the imperial court, the treasury is also quite abundant. Not to mention that it can withstand a large-scale war, but it is enough to gain a foothold in the coming troubled times.

After Huan Jie and Liu Xian said goodbye, Wang Xu couldn't hold back the joy in his heart, and immediately wrote a letter of praise to Sun Jian. And thinking that he was about to deal with Cao Yin, for the sake of An Sunjian's heart, he also offered to let him pay less money, food and materials, which he distributed freely. Anyway, the extra part can't get anywhere, and Sun Jian's strength is already there, so it's better to do a favor and stabilize the situation.

As for the performance of the court, Wang Xu has to be much more cautious. According to the original estimate, I wanted to deduct some of it, but from the current situation, it seems that to deal with Jian Shuo, Cao Yin, Wang Rui and others, it is necessary to gain the trust of the imperial court. Moreover, at a time like this, the fewer mistakes you make, the better, after all, there is also a thorn in Jingbei, Liu Biao, who is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Therefore, after thinking about it, Wang Xu finally chose to report truthfully, and it is not a good thing to walk on the tightrope on the edge of the cliff for something that is not urgently needed!