Chapter 656 Talents From Prefectures and Counties

Suddenly the world was in turmoil, and many people's expressions changed upon hearing this, and they all thought that a war would break out between the two emperors. In particular, Yu Jin in Yanzhou and Xu Huang in Jizhou were directly on the front line against Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, and they had already mobilized their troops. Chen deployed heavy troops at the borders of Yan and Xu and the borders of Hebei and Qing Dynasty. The meaning of coercion is self-evident.

At this time, Juye in Shanyang County.

Ten thousand Yanzhou troops were stationed here, led by Yu Jin himself.

After Liu Ye proclaimed King Chenliu as emperor in Luoyang, he issued secret orders to Xu Huang and Yu Jin respectively, ordering them to lead troops and horses to station at the border between the two states to guard against the invasion of Cao's army.

"Give the enemy the illusion that our army is about to attack, but there is no need to rush to attack. If the enemy attacks, you can attack them head-on!"

This is the order Liu Ye gave to Yu and Xu. As for the Nanyang tribe where Zhang Zha is located, it does not need to be like this. Liu Biao will not attack in the short term.

"Haha, Yuan Zhi, I didn't expect that after not seeing you for a few days, you would be appointed as a military commander. You are really envious of us."

"That's right. Yuan Zhi will have to drink three drinks as a penalty today."

"Hahaha, okay, okay, as it should be."

In Xu Shu's house, four scholars gathered together and chatted and laughed. The man wearing soft armor and a brocade robe was none other than Xu Shu. Because he was heavily punished by the imperial guards, he had been appointed as a military advisor in the imperial army. . You must know that many scholars have to practice for many years before they can be entrusted with important tasks. It is very rare for Xu Shu to serve as a school captain as soon as he comes up.

The other three people were Shi Tao, Meng Jian and Cui Jun who were arguing endlessly in Lumen Academy that day. Zhuge Liang made a bet with the three of them that day. If Liu Ye could win the battle of Yecheng, the three of them would go north to serve the imperial court. Therefore, after the news of the battle of Yecheng reached Xiangyang, the three of them decided to go north.

After knowing this, Duke Pang didn't say much. Instead, he was deeply impressed. After encouraging the three of them, he allowed them to go north.

However, on their way north, the three of them encountered changes caused by the Eastern and Western Emperors.

"Brother Yuanzhi, please forgive me." Shi Tao looked at Xu Shu and suddenly said: "There are changes in the court this time, and the two emperors of the East and the West are juxtaposed. I wonder what Brother Yuanzhi thinks?"

Hearing this question, Meng Jian and Cui Jun looked at Xu Shu with concern, wanting to see what Xu Shu thought of this issue.

"Haha, I think the letter written by the general is quite reasonable regarding this matter." Xu Shu said with a slight smile.

"Oh? I've been waiting in Jingxiang for a long time, and I don't know what the general wrote. Brother Yuanzhi, please tell us." Cui Jun said with interest.

Xu Shu nodded and said: "The general quoted Mencius as saying that the people are the most valuable, the country is second, and the king is the most important. The emperor guarded the country, the king died in the country, but the emperor abandoned the people and ran to the east alone. As far as this is concerned, I’m afraid that no one in the world will be convinced.”

"But the general dethrones the emperor without authorization. I'm afraid there are many doubts among the scholars and common people in the world, right?" Meng Jian frowned.

"Haha, the general established another emperor for the sake of the imperial court." Xu Shu explained with a smile: "If the emperor flees eastward, what will the scholars and people in the world think?"

"Oh, I'm afraid the world will be in turmoil from now on." Cui Jun sighed.

"Brother Cui, the world is in turmoil now!" Xu Shu said proudly: "Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Sun Ce, and Gongsun Du are all rebels, and Liu Biao and Liu Yan are disobedient. Heroes are needed to sweep away the world with their talents and strategies. Who is the great general?"

"Brother Yuanzhi is right." Shi Tao agreed: "Severe cases require strong medicine, but the general's talents should be put to full use."

"Well, in that case, I would like to write a letter of recommendation here to recommend the talents of three prefectures and counties to the general and the court." Xu Shu said with a smile.

The words "talents of the state and county" were not said by Xu Shu, but Zhuge Liang's evaluation of Shi Tao, Meng Jian and others. Zhuge Liang said that Shi Tao and others were talented people who could govern a state and a county. When Shi Tao and others asked Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang smiled and said nothing.

Xu Shu immediately drafted a letter of recommendation to Shi Tao and others and sent it to Luoyang.

"The three are Meng Gongwei, Shi Guangyuan and Cui Zhouping who were born in Lumen Academy?"

In the General's Mansion, Liu Ye stared at the three people in front of him with interest, his eyes shining.

"The general knows that we and the other three do?" Shi Tao's eyes lit up. Although Xu Shu wrote a letter to the three of them, they did not take it out.

Although Shi Tao and Meng Jian are not as good as Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and Xu Shu, they are still outstanding talents in Lumen Academy in recent times. Outstanding talents naturally have a sense of arrogance and do not want to rely on Xu Shu's recommendation letters to obtain official positions.

Therefore, after the three of them arrived in Luoyang, they handed over the invitation directly to the General's Mansion, and then they got an interview.

"Hahaha!" Liu Ye laughed and said boldly: "Lumen Academy is famous all over the world. Mr. Shui Jing and Pang Degong are both great scholars of Confucian classics. Students from Lumen Academy are naturally talented people in the county, and I naturally understand this."

"I wonder if the three of you are here to visit me, or if you want to become an official?" Liu Ye said with a smile: "Now the court is thirsty for talents. If the three talents are willing to join the court, the court will definitely not be stingy. You are a high-ranking official and well-paid, what do you think of the three of you?"

Nowadays, Liu Ye's military power has shocked the whole country. There are many good generals in the army, and there are also many wise and resourceful people. The most lacking thing is civilian officials. Meng Jian, Shi Tao, and Cui Jun all served as high-ranking officials at the level of state governor and county governor in the Cao Wei court. The civil affairs abilities of these three people are naturally worthy of trust.

After Shi Tao, Meng Jian, and Cui Jun looked at each other, they bowed to Liu Ye and said, "We are willing to serve the general and the imperial court."

"OK!"

Liu Ye said with great joy: "In that case, you and the other three will temporarily arrange to familiarize themselves with the affairs of the center, and wait until the time is right before taking up positions in the local areas."

"Thank you, General, for your consideration."

Meng Jian and the other three are all great talents. It would be a pity to be used as minor officials. In the future, they would be more than enough to be used as chariots for various states and to serve as long-term officials.

"I'm telling you the truth." Shi Tao took out a letter from his arms and said to Liu Ye: "This is a letter of recommendation written by Xu Yuanzhi himself. It's not that I conceal it intentionally, but I don't want the general to think that we are relying on him." Due to nepotism, I did not take it out, please forgive me, General."

"Xu Yuanzhi?" Liu Ye took the recommendation letter and said in surprise: "Xu Shu is also in our army? Why didn't I know this?"

"Haha, Yuan Zhi is now in Yanzhou, serving under Yu Pingdong." Shi Tao explained.

"I see." Liu Ye nodded and asked, "Is there a person named Zhuge Liang in Lumen Academy?"