However, the purpose of Liu Jue's trip this time was not to look for Zhuge Liang or Pang Tong directly. Instead, he wanted to meet Sima Hui, the water mirror, and ask him to introduce Pang Shiyuan to him.
Sima Hui had a high prestige among the scholars of Jing State. If he could get his recommendation, it would be very easy to recruit Pang Tong.
As for Zhuge Liang, even without Sima Hui's recommendation, Liu Jue was confident that he could recruit him.
Cai Mao had two elder sisters. The second sister was Liu Jue's mother, Lady Cai. The elder sister was married to Huang Chengyan, and her daughter, Huang Yueying, was Zhuge Liang's wife.
In other words, Zhuge Liang was Liu Jue's brother-in-law.
With this connection, coupled with Liu Jue defeating Zhou Yu and taking down Chaisang, he believed that he would attract Zhuge Liang more than Liu Bei, who was still in Chaisang.
While he was thinking, the carriage had already left Xiangyang City and was heading southeast.
Mister Shui Jing, Sima Hui, was a hermit. However, the place he lived in was actually not that remote. It was in a manor southeast of Xiangyang City.
Sima Hui was called a hermit because he refused to be an official.
About fifteen minutes later, Liu Jue arrived at Sima Hui's manor. Although it did not look grand, it was not something that ordinary people could compare to.
The carriage stopped and Liu Jue quickly jumped down. He tidied his clothes and was about to knock on the door when a few people suddenly rode over from behind.
To Liu Jue's surprise, it was none other than Liu Biao's second son, Liu Cong, and his four personal attendants.
Liu Cong stopped his horse in front of Sima Hui's manor. His gaze fell on Liu Jue. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by deep jealousy.
This trace of jealousy and hatred was captured by Liu Jue.
"What a coincidence. I didn't expect to meet you here!”Liu Cong dismounted and looked at Liu Jue with a fake smile.
At this moment, Liu Cong was really envious and jealous of Liu Jue.
He originally thought that Liu Jue would not be able to withstand Zhou Yu's attack if he went to Jiangxia. However, to Liu Cong's surprise, not only did Zhou Yu suffer a crushing defeat, but he also lost Chaisang.
When Liu Cong heard the news, he was so angry that he smashed a few vases on the spot.
Liu Cong wanted to find Zhou Yu and question him in front of him," Aren't you a famous general of River East? Wasn't he Sun Quan's right-hand man?
If you can't even defeat an 18-year-old kid, what kind of famous general are you?
However, although Liu Cong was angry, what followed was deep fear.
Liu Jue defeating Zhou Yu and taking down Chaisang was not only a huge achievement, but also a way to show Liu Biao that he was more capable than Liu Qi and Liu Cong and was qualified to become the successor of Jing State.
Liu Biao's attitude during this period of time also made Liu Cong feel despair. His father had clearly made up his mind to hand Jingzhou over to Liu Jue in the future.
In order to not sit still and wait for death, Liu Cong felt that he should find a helper who could give him advice at the critical moment.
Therefore, Liu Cong came to visit Sima Hui today to ask Sima Hui to recommend a few talents.
Liu Jue didn't know what Liu Cong was thinking, so he smiled lightly and said,""So it's Second Brother! Why, are you here to visit Mister Shui Jing too?”
Liu Cong felt that he could not let Liu Jue know the purpose of his visit, so he said,"Of course, Mister Shui Jing is a famous scholar in Jing State. I came to visit him this time to discuss academics with him.”
Liu Jue found it funny when he heard that. He didn't even take a piss and look at himself. With your level, do you think you're qualified to discuss academics with Sima Hui?
However, Liu Jue said,"Since that's the case, second brother, please go first!"”
"Then I won't stand on ceremony!" Liu Cong was overjoyed. He couldn't wait for this to happen. He immediately asked his attendant to knock on the door.
After a while, the main door of the manor was opened. It was Sima Hui's servant who opened the door. When he saw Liu Jue and Liu Cong outside the door, he quickly asked respectfully,"Where are the two young masters from? Why did you come to the manor?"
" I'm Liu Jing Zhou's second son, Liu Cong," Liu Cong said proudly." I'm here today to visit Mister Shui Jing. Hurry up and inform me."”
Liu Jue cupped his hands and said," I am the Governor of Jiangxia, Liu Jue. I have the audacity to disturb Mister Shui Jing. Please help me inform him."”
The servant looked at the two of them and said,"Young masters, please wait for a moment. I'll go and tell my master now!”
Seeing that the servant had gone to report, Liu Cong looked at Liu Jue warily and waited anxiously.
On the other hand, Liu Jue was neither anxious nor impatient, looking pleased with himself.
A moment later, the door of the manor opened again. The servant said to the two of them,"Please come in with me.”
When Liu Cong heard this, he hurriedly brought his four followers into the manor, afraid that Liu Jue would beat him to it.
Liu Jue was neither hurried nor slow. He only brought Zhao Long and Zhang Sheng with him while the others waited for him outside.
Sima Hui's manor was not small. Under the guidance of the servant, Liu Jue and Liu Cong came to an archway and heard the servant say,""Young masters, my teacher is inside.”
Liu Cong didn't say anything and hurriedly rushed in with his followers.
"Thank you for leading the way." Liu Jue thanked the servant and walked into the arch.
What was surprising was that behind the arch was not a courtyard, but a large field filled with all kinds of crops.
Liu Jue thought to himself that Sima Hui was indeed a hermit. He actually had such leisure.
Liu Cong quickly looked around but did not see anyone. He immediately shouted,"Liu Cong, the second son of the Jing Prefecture Overseer Liu Biao, is here to visit Mister Shui Jing!”
As soon as he finished speaking, an old man dressed as a farmer stood up in a mulberry field not far away and said to the two of them,"May I know why the two young masters have come to my humble abode?”
Liu Cong glanced at the old man and said impatiently,""I'm here to see Mister Sima, where is he? Hurry up and invite him out!"
The old man put down the farming tools in his hands and walked straight over. He said to Liu Jue and Liu Cong,"This old man is Shui Jing Sima Hui."
This old man was dressed in ordinary clothes. His trousers were rolled up and his straw shoes were covered in mud. He did not look like a worldly expert at all.
Liu Cong felt that this old man was teasing him and immediately flew into a rage."A farmer like you dares to call yourself Sima Hui?”
The old man was very well-mannered. Even though Liu Cong was so rude, he still had a smile on his face.
Liu Jue was also speechless. He looked at Liu Cong with disdain. This guy really liked to think he was smart.
Liu Jue immediately said respectfully to the old man,""Jiang Xia Prefecture Governor Liu Jue greets Mister Shui Jing. My brother spoke rudely, please don't take offense.”
Sima Hui smiled and said," It's fine. I'm a farmer in the mountains. This Young Master Liu Cong is right."”
Liu Cong was a little dumbfounded. He looked at Sima Hui and shouted in disbelief,"Are you really Sima Hui? How was this possible? How could Mister Shui Jing be a farmer?”
Liu Jue's face suddenly darkened as he shouted at Liu Cong,""Enough! How dare you yell at Mister Shui Jing? Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?”
Liu Cong's expression changed drastically. He looked at Liu Jue in disbelief and shouted,"Liu Jue, how dare you speak to me like this?”
"What's wrong with my words?" Liu Jue said coldly. If Mister Shui Jing wasn't here, I would have taught you how to respect others!”
"You…"
Liu Cong's face turned green and red. When he saw Sima Hui looking at him, he immediately revealed a somewhat ashamed expression. He felt that he no longer had the face to stay.
"Mister Shui Jing, Liu Cong has offended you today, so I'll have to visit you another day.”Liu Cong braced himself and left with his followers.
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