The Three Great Han Dynasties: Awaken Liu Bei with a scolding; you weave mats and sell sandals.

Soon, outside the Hall of Recruiting Talents.

Yang Xiu, dressed in a brocade robe, walked slowly towards them.

A confident smile played on his lips as he glanced around, only to suddenly realize that familiar figures were now all before his eyes.

Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Cao Mengde, Guo Jia (a former prodigy from Yingchuan Academy), Wei Zhong of the Wei family, and even Zhuge Jin, a member of the Zhuge family who came from afar... a group of young talents all arrived here today.

It has to be said, they were really lucky.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Upon seeing this, Yang Xiu couldn't help but burst into laughter, exclaiming loudly, "Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! Today, I, Yang Xiu, am here to meet heroes from all over the world. This is truly a cause for great joy!"

Upon hearing Yang Xiu's words, Zhuge Jin raised an eyebrow and looked over with a hint of curiosity.

One of them had lived in Luoyang for a long time, while the other had spent most of his time in Jingzhou. They had never met before, so it was understandable that they didn't recognize each other at this moment.

However, the Yang family behind Yang Xiu was already famous throughout the world, so it was reasonable that Zhuge Jin could recognize them.

It was perfectly normal for Yuan Shao and the others in Luoyang to recognize Yang Xiu.

Yuan Shao stepped forward, a half-smile playing on his lips: "So it's you, Yang Dezhu. Why aren't you studying peacefully at your Yang family's private school? What brings you here all of a sudden?"

"Or perhaps the Yang family's private school isn't enough for you, so you have to come here to show your devotion again?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in those words.

Yang Xiu laughed heartily at this, making no attempt to hide his laughter. He gathered his sleeves, strode forward, and came to the side of the crowd, bowing respectfully to each of them: "Even considering that you, Yuan Benchu, and you, Yuan Gonglu, two sons of the dignified Yuan family, have humbled yourselves to come to this Hall of Recruiting Talents, how could I, Yang Xiu, not come?"

His gaze shifted to Guo Jia in the crowd, and his tone became even more cheerful: "Moreover, even someone like Guo Fengxiao of Huaiyang has come here."

In the past, everyone in Yingchuan Academy knew the name Guo Fengxiao. And now, hasn't he already arrived?

Why is it that only I, Yang Xiu, am not allowed to come?

Upon hearing this, the young men from the aristocratic families all burst into laughter.

Their conversation seemed quite harmonious, as if they were truly a group of like-minded talents who had met by chance.

Meanwhile, in another part of the Hall of Recruiting Talents, a group of scholars from humble backgrounds spontaneously gathered together, whispering among themselves and discussing the situation in the hall, as well as the invisible barrier between the aristocratic and the common people.

Looking around, among the crowd, there was the burly Taishi Ci, with eyes as sharp as an eagle; and some older people, such as Huang Zhong from the Huang family of Nanyang.

However, Huang Zhong is still in his prime, only four or five years older than Liu Hong. He is still in his prime, full of vigor, and definitely not inferior to anyone else.

In addition, there were troops from Liangzhou.

Dong Zhuo had more than just Jia Xu under his command. With Jia Xu's defection to Liu Hong, many others in the Liangzhou army were also tempted to join him.

Han Sui, who was originally from Liangzhou and would later cause a rebellion, and Ma Teng, the father of Ma Chao, also appeared outside the Hall of Recruiting Talents.

Not everyone present was there to seek an official position at the Zhaoxian Pavilion.

Many others already held official positions and came only to accompany their children, hoping to secure a better future for their descendants.

Their appearance was meant to intimidate and give their children more confidence and assurance.

"The Hall of Recruitment...so many people."

Taishi Ci gripped the double halberds on his back, and a hint of confidence finally appeared on his dark face.

He chose the path of a military general.

Although people often say "the poor study literature and the rich study martial arts," that is a saying from later generations.

At this moment, the path of martial arts is truly arduous.

Because aristocratic families have long monopolized the collection of books and classics, if one does not have the foundation of a clan, one can still find a famous teacher to guide one or two in martial arts; but the knowledge of cultivating literature, managing a family, governing a country, and bringing peace to the world is truly without roots.

Either one's family background is inherited from birth, or one can only rely on immense opportunities acquired later in life.

This is something that even children from ordinary families would never be able to achieve.

Even Liu Bei in the past was able to study under Lu Zhi because he was a member of the Han imperial family, and not every child could have such an opportunity.

This single admission ticket has already determined the fate of many people.

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Inside the General's Mansion.

"Father, this is the latest list of names in the Hall of Recruiting Talents."

Many of the people inside are quite different.

Xu Shu, who had just returned from the Hall of Recruiting Talents, had a smile on his lips and a hint of admiration on his face.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hong raised an eyebrow, reached out and took the roster, and casually began to flip through it.

However, a look of surprise appeared on his face after a short while.

"That was quite a surprise for me."

Liu Hong looked down and saw a series of familiar names.

Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu... they are all household names.

Liu Hong originally thought that most of these scions of noble families would be too proud to take the path of the Recruiting Talents Pavilion, but he never expected that they would give him such a big surprise without him even noticing.

"So, this family is planning to make two dishes out of one fish?"

Liu Hong joked.

Upon hearing this, Xu Shu shrugged slightly: "After all, they are aristocratic families; it has always been like this."

Never put all your eggs in one basket.

Liu Hong nodded, his gaze continuing to sweep across the roster, then suddenly stopped, unable to suppress a laugh: "And Zhuge Jin too."

"When did the Zhuge family from Jingzhou arrive?"

It is evident that the turbulent events in Luoyang have stirred the hearts of people throughout the land.

Perhaps one day, when Mr. Sima Hui, the Water Mirror Master, arrives, Liu Hong will not find it strange at all.

As Liu Hong flipped through the roster, a familiar thought suddenly flashed through his mind. Then, as if he had thought of something even more interesting, he muttered to himself, "I almost forgot about him."

"Among horses, Red Hare is the best; among men, Lü Bu is the best... This Red Hare horse still needs me to find it for him."

However, it happened very quickly.

He shook his head again: "Never mind, it's not really that difficult."

If Liu Hong remembers correctly, Red Hare should be under Dong Zhuo's command at this moment.

If his lord asks for it and the other party refuses, that would be a huge problem.

Of course, Liu Hong wouldn't take it for nothing.

He would certainly make Dong Zhuo a member of a prominent family in Liangzhou, fulfilling his dream of joining the ranks of the gentry.

Liu Hong, this lord, is a rare talent scout.

Of course, he wouldn't be so stingy. As long as Dong Zhuo worked well for him, he would have everything he deserved.

"Bring this person here."

Liu Hong pointed to a name on the roster and gave the order.

Xu Shu looked surprised. He took the list and saw that it belonged to a mere registrar.

He muttered to himself, "Could it be that this person's affairs have been delayed recently? That shouldn't be the case."

At this moment, how could he possibly know Liu Hong's true intentions?