A person's name, a tree's shadow.

Sima Hui was compared to a water mirror by Pang Degong, which has its own extraordinary features.

According to Wei Shi's observation, Sima Hui was indeed much more talented than Lou Gui in terms of recognizing and employing people.

Of course, this does not mean that Lou Gui has nothing to do.

Historically, Lou Gui was nicknamed "Lou Dafu" by Cao Cao because he was good at managing money and his family was too wealthy.

Not long after this rich man became a rich man, Cao Cao found an unfounded excuse and killed Lou Gui, who had no expression and didn't know how to pay tribute to him.

"Master Lou, this is Sima Hui of Yingchuan, whose courtesy name is Decao. He was once praised as Shuijing by Pang Degong. From now on, Decao will be stationed in the Prefecture to help Shi Yan recruit talents and preside over the promotion of officials in the county."

"Master Lou still has to worry more about gathering wealth and civil matters. I believe that with Master Lou's ability, the people of the three counties can live a life without worries about food and clothing."

Employ people for their strengths.

Reusing Sima Hui does not mean neglecting Lou Gui.

Wei Shi called Sima Hui and Lou Gui to him. After the introduction, they clarified their respective responsibilities.

What surprised him was that Sima Hui and Lou Gui had known each other for a long time, and they started talking as soon as they met, which made Wei Shi very boring.

Think about it, Sima Hui is from Yingchuan and Lou Gui is from Nanyang. The two places are adjacent to each other and they are both famous people. It is normal for them to get to know each other.

Lou Gui was extremely enthusiastic about Sima Hui's arrival.

"If it weren't for Wei Bapi..."

After Wei Shi became the prefect of Fangling, most of the affairs of the county fell on him, which was too much for Lou Gui, who was quite young. Now that Sima Hui was here to share the pressure, it was too late for Lou Gui to be happy.

After Sima Hui joined the staff, Wei Shi's tense nerves were finally able to relax.

Soon, Sima Hui used his network in Jingzhou to recommend several friends such as Shi Tao, Cui Zhouping, and Meng Jian to Wei Shi.

These people have not yet become officials and can be regarded as reclusive talents in Jingzhou.

After about twenty days passed like this, Shi Tao and Meng Jian suddenly came to Shangyong, which surprised Wei Shi.

According to Shi and Meng, they came to take a look after hearing the news that Sima Hui was taking up an official position here in Wei Shi.

Look at this, it has two meanings.

First, if Wei Shi didn't have much ability, then they just came to see their old friend Sima Hui and then left.

Secondly, if Wei Shi was indeed a talented person valued by the emperor, then they would have the shamelessness to stay in Shangyong. Anyway, with Sima Hui here, they would be in the same place and have a place to stay on weekdays.

Wei Shi naturally welcomed the arrival of Shi Tao and Meng Jian with both hands.

Together with Xu Shu and Cui Jun, these two people are known as the Four Friends of Zhuge. Now that there are two at once, it is also a happy event.

Meng Jian, whose courtesy name was Gongwei, later served as an official in Cao Wei and was promoted to the governor of Liangzhou, where he became the General of the Eastern Expedition. During Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition, he wrote a letter to Meng Jian, probably to establish a relationship and see if he could lobby.

come over.

Shi Tao, whose courtesy name was Guangyuan, also served as an official in Cao Wei, serving as county governor and diannong school captain. Although his official position was not as high as that of Meng Jian, he could still be regarded as an important member of the party.

Judging from the experiences of Shi and Meng, they still wanted to be officials and were capable of doing so.

Therefore, what they said to Liu Bei that people from the mountains did not like to be officials were all lies. The real reason was that these people did not like Liu Bei.

The arrival of Shi Tao and Meng Jian was a timely help to Wei Shi who was short of people around him.

At Sima Hui's suggestion, Shi Tao was appointed Zhonglang, responsible for the dianong affairs near Shangyong City. Meng Jian was given an important task by Wei Shi, serving as the county magistrate of Neixiang, stationed at Junshan to block the situation.

Neixiang County is bounded by Xinye County to the west and Luyang County to the north.

One is close to Liu Bei and the other is close to Cao Cao. These two are not easy to mess with. Wei Shi does not want the Junshan Fort he has worked so hard to build to be robbed again like Elm Bay.

With the help of Sima Hui and others, Wei Shi grew up modestly in Dongsan County. Although his life was tight, it could be described as flourishing.

If there is a flaw in the ointment, it is that the territory is too small, sandwiched between Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu, and Cao Cao, and there is almost no room for maneuver.

"Master Fu, there is something about Hui. We must make a decision early, otherwise, it may lead to disaster?"

On this day, when Wei Shi was thinking about the next development, Sima Hui came to Wei Shi's study with a solemn expression and solemnly warned him.

"Sir, it's a matter of whether Fangling and Shangyong belong to Yizhou or Jingzhou?" Wei Shi frowned and asked.

During this period, Liu Biao and Liu Zhang were arguing endlessly over the ownership of the three eastern counties, and the lawsuit even went to the emperor of Xudu, Liu Xie.

Sima Hui nodded and said: "This is exactly what happened. I want to wait and see and get some benefits. However, time does not wait for me. If Liu Jingzhou is really angered, we will wait until Jingzhou blocks our road before raising troops."

Come and attack, the lesson of Zhang Xian, the governor of Changsha, is right in front of you..."

Wei Shi nodded, very grateful for Sima Hui's reminder.

Compared with big bosses like Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Sun Quan, Liu Biao is indeed known as the dog that guards the household, but it also depends on who the opponent is?

During the Battle of Guandu, Zhang Xian gathered the strength of the four counties in Jingnan to resist Liu Biao, but was attacked by the Jingzhou army. The two sides fought for several years. Zhang Xian finally died of illness, and his son and daughter were all prisoners.

The last time Huang Zhong married the concubine Zhang, she was Zhang Xian's daughter.

If Wei Shi was also defeated, then Han Qiang and Wei Xiao'e might not be as lucky as Xiao Zhang.

Wei Shi thought for a while and said: "Sir, what you said is good. In fact, Shi has already made a decision about the ownership of the three counties in the east. Your Majesty, Shi also made a statement, explaining the truth."

"Actually, the location of Dongsan County is closer to Jingzhou, and Zhang Lu blocks traffic, so it is natural for it to be transferred to Jingzhou."

"It's just that Liu Jingzhou's conditions are really unsatisfactory. Let's just let the wind go, sir, and say that I intend to go to Xiangyang and meet Liu Jingzhou in person..."

Taking advantage of the opportunity that Liu Biao still occupied Jingzhou, going to Xiangyang was what Wei Shi wanted to do most at the moment.

In these years, the north was turbulent and wars were frequent. A large number of northern scholars fled south to seek refuge, including Sima Hui, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, Shi Tao, Meng Jian and others.

Wei Shi is currently short of people. If he stays in Shangyong, even if Sima Hui recruits him, he will not be able to recruit many people. After all, those who take the initiative like Shi Tao and Meng Jian are in the minority.

Therefore, the best way to recruit people is to go to Xiangyang.

The reason why Liu Bei was able to gain the support of many scholars in Jingzhou later was that he spent a long time in Xiangyang, and gradually won the hearts of the people through familiar faces and repeated interactions.
Chapter completed!