Seeing how anxious Liu Jue was, Sima Hui immediately ordered his servants to prepare a carriage and brought Liu Jue to where Pang Tong was.
On the way, Liu Jue learned from Sima Hui that Pang Tong was a proud person who had great confidence in himself.
Furthermore, the person who recruited Pang Tong this time was none other than Zhou Yu.
Pang Tong was known as the crown of scholars in the South Region and was very famous in the River East, which was why Zhou Yu had taken a fancy to him.
"It's Zhou Yu again. You were lucky enough to escape last time, and now you want to snatch him from me?”Liu Jue snorted coldly in his heart.
"However, Pang Tong is still hesitating. Young Master still has a great chance.”Sima Hui said with a smile.
"Pang Tong is hesitating? Why?" Liu Jue was a little surprised.
"Although Zhou Yu holds a high position in River East, he is only Sun Quan's subject. Pang Tong wanted to assist the dukes and kings, not be Zhou Yu's advisor.”Sima Hui reminded.
"Thank you, sir. I know what to do.”Liu Jue smiled.
In history, although Pang Tong was equally famous as Zhuge Liang, his luck was not as good as Zhuge Liang's. In the beginning, he was only a meritorious officer under Zhou Yu.
When Zhou Yu was alive, Pang Tong was the Lord of Duty. After Zhou Yu died, Pang Tong was still the Lord of Duty.
At the same time, Zhuge Liang was already Liu Bei's trusted right-hand man. The gap between the two was not just ordinary.
After Zhou Yu's death, Pang Tong joined Liu Bei. However, he was not put in an important position at first. It was only after Zhuge Liang and Lu Su recommended him that Liu Bei began to think highly of Pang Tong.
While they were deep in thought, Liu Jue and Sima Hui arrived at Pang Zhuang, the manor of the famous Jing Zhou scholar Pang De Gong.
Sima Hui and Pang De Gong were good friends. The servants of the manor all recognized Sima Hui, so there was no need to inform them. The two of them entered through the main door and soon arrived at the hall.
There were a few people sitting in the hall at the moment, an old man and four young people.
Seeing Sima Hui arrive, Pang Tong and the others revealed looks of surprise and joy as they stood up to welcome him.
The old man was Pang Degong. He smiled and said,"Decao, what brings you here?”
"Pang Gong, I came uninvited today, please don't take offense!”Sima Hui cupped his hands and smiled.
Pang De Gong was Pang Tong's stepfather. He was famous because he had Pang Tong as his nephew and because he had taught Zhuge Liang.
Therefore, Pang De Gong could be considered as the teacher of Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick. It could be seen that this person was very extraordinary.
"It's not the first time you came uninvited.”Pang Degong shook his head and smiled. He then looked at Liu Jue and asked,"This young master has an extraordinary bearing.”
Liu Jue was handsome, tall, and imposing. It was difficult for him not to attract attention.
Sima Hui smiled slightly and introduced to everyone,""This is the Governor of Jiangxia, Liu Jue, the youngest son of Liu Jingzhou!”
"This brat, Liu Jue, greets Pang De Gong!”Liu Jue bowed to Pang Degong.
"Liu Jue!"
The people present were not ordinary people, but when they heard this name, they were all stunned on the spot because this name had been too resounding in Xiangyang recently.
At the age of 18, he became the prefect of Jiangxia, then defeated Zhou Yu and seized the four cities of Chaisang. Every one of them was praiseworthy.
Sima Hui remembered the purpose of his visit today and immediately began to introduce Liu Jue,""This is Cui Ding, this is Meng Jian, this is Shi Tao, and this is Pang Tong!”
"Pang Tong!"
Liu Jue immediately shifted his gaze over and saw that the other party was a young man with an ancient face and sharp eyes. At this moment, the other party was also sizing him up.
"So it's Governor Liu of Jiangxia. I've long heard of your name.”Pang Tong cupped his fists and said.
"I've heard of the name Phoenix Chick more than once. Today, I've finally met you in person.”Liu Jue laughed.
"So it's Young Master Liu. What a rare guest. Young Master, please take a seat!”Pang Degong chuckled and invited Liu Jue to sit down. Then, he asked the servants to prepare tea.
After a round of formalities, Liu Jue sat down with the others and listened to Pang De."May I know why you have come to my humble abode?”
Pang Tong, Meng Jian, and the others also looked at Liu Jue. With Liu Jue's current status, he wouldn't come here for no reason.
"I came uninvited today because I heard that Feng Chu was here and wanted to hire him to be my military counselor.”Liu Jue did not beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.
"This…"
This was the first time Pang Tong had seen someone so direct. The moment he came up, he said that he wanted to hire him as a military counselor, making him momentarily at a loss for words.
Meng Jian, Shi Tao, and Cui Ding also revealed shocked expressions. Even if Liu Jue was really thirsty for talent, this was too direct.
At this moment, Pang De Gong smiled and said," Young Master, you're a step too late. Shiyuan has already planned to go to River East and become an official under Zhou Yu."”
Liu Jue smiled at Pang Tong and said,"However, I heard that Brother Shiyuan seems to be hesitant. In other words, he hasn't made a final decision yet. As long as he hasn't taken up his post, I should still have a chance, right?”
Pang Tong mused for a moment before smiling bitterly,"Lord Liu is right, but Pang Tong is only slightly famous, how could he be worth Lord's attention?”
"Brother Shiyuan is too modest," said Liu Jue with a smile. I have heard you say of yourself: I seem to have a day's growth in the secrets of the emperor and in the vital points of reliance. Now that the world is in chaos and the vassals are divided, I want to do something big. Coincidentally, I need a talent like Brother Shiyuan to help.”
These words were more explicit. I want to be the emperor, so come and assist me.
Everyone's expression changed. It was the first time they had seen someone who exposed their ambitions so recklessly.
Pang Tong's heart was beating fast as he heard this, and he stared fixedly at Liu Jue.
Pang Tong took a deep breath and said,"There are six counties and eighty-one states in Jiangdong, with sufficient troops and food. Moreover, the Sun family of Jiangdong has been through three generations, and the country is dangerous and the people are attached. Please give me a reason. Why should I abandon River East and follow you to Jiangxia?”
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