The poem "Guanghan" recited by Wang Cang is from "National Style: Southern Zhou". Most of the folk songs collected in his "Southern Zhou" are from the turn of present-day Shaanxi, Henan, and Hubei, and the content of "Guanghan" is from the story of the Han River Valley.

The gist of it is as follows: The woodcutter is very affectionate to a woman on the Han River, but he can't ask for it. In addition to pouring out the sorrow of the man's lovesickness, the poem also vows that if the woman marries him, he will treat her wholeheartedly.

Perhaps it makes young people read it and feel that the 'envy situation' is strong and romantic. But in the eyes of Huo Jun in later generations, this man is pure and licking dogs. Its aspiration is not to be expected, but it is impossible to reach it, and the heart yearns for it, but the body cannot reach it.

It is also common to compare the relationship between the monarch and the minister with admiration. Cao Cao just couldn't ask Guan Yu, he read Guan Yu's loyalty and righteousness like a licking dog.

In terms of the relationship between Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei, after being pulled, Liu Bei treated Zhuge Liang like a fish in water, but it attracted Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Now that it is changed to Huo Jun, in order to make Liu Bei respect him, he can also use some small means. Let it ask for it but can't, think about it, and after getting it, it will be regarded as a treasure.

After the banquet was dispersed, Liu Bei and Yi Yuan sat in the side hall and talked.

Liu Bei was still haunted by Huo Jun's judgment, and said: "Although Huo Zhongmiao is good at judging the general trend, he has been preparing to dominate the world for more than ten years, although he is trapped for a while, how can he insult me with soldiers!" From a certain point of view, he is just a madman's ear, how can he be called Sergeant Jing Chu. ”

Yi was slightly embarrassed by Liu Bei's displeasure, after all, he introduced Huo Jun to Liu Bei. Now that Huo Jun has provoked Liu Bei, he naturally needs him to protect Huo Jun for one or two.

After a little silence, Yi Yuan said: "I thought that Zhong Miao was a humble gentleman, and he was by no means a person who caused trouble for no reason, and he drank a lot of alcohol at today's banquet, so he should be drunk."

"Drunken talk?"

Liu Bei frowned and muttered a few words. In fact, he is not a narrow-minded person, but he is about to send troops to the Northern Expedition, but someone said to his face that he is not capable, how can he not mind!

Zhao Yun, who was sitting beside him, also said at this moment: "Lord Qi, Yun thinks that Huo Langjun is probably not drunk, but has an extraneous meaning. ”

"Implication?"

Liu Bei turned his head to look at Zhao Yun, and then recalled what happened at the banquet.

"Exactly."

Zhao Yun also recalled Huo Jun's performance at the banquet and said: "When Huo Langjun talked about the dispute between Liu and Zhang, his spirit was full of energy and his words were fluent. However, when it comes to the situation in the Central Plains and the Northern Expedition, the words are more deliberate and have deep meaning. ”

As Liu Bei's bodyguard, Zhao Yun did not take a seat at the banquet, but observed everyone's actions in the corner. As an outsider, he seems to see more thoroughly than Liu Bei and Yi.

As he spoke, Zhao Yun slowed down his speech and analyzed sentence by sentence and said: "Lord Shi asked, 'What is the outcome of the Northern Expedition with Liu Jingzhou', but Huo Langjun hesitated several times, and only said that 'Jingzhou's Northern Expedition can change the overall situation, making it unwise for Jun to use troops'." It seems that it is not about the Northern Expedition, nor about the victory or defeat of the soldiers, but about Liu Jingzhou and the lord. ”

Listening to Zhao Yun's answer, Yi Ji also seemed to suddenly realize, and said: "When I first met Zhong Miao, I asked Liu Jingzhou how he was. However, Zhong Miao kept his mouth shut about Liu Jingzhou, and seemed to have contempt, but now he said that Liu Jingzhou could change the overall situation of the world, which should be strange. ”

Seeing that Liu Bei's expression slowed down, Zhao Yun said again: "Huo Langjun's shallow words may be hindered by everyone and difficult to discuss. Yun thought that Huo Langjun was a sergeant in Jingzhou, and the lord might be able to visit him again, which would be beneficial. ”

Liu Bei pondered for a moment, then turned his head and said, "What does Uncle Ji think?" ”

"I think what General Zhao said is very true, and Yu knows Zhong Miao, and there must be a reason for what he said, so that you may be able to think deeply and learn from it." Yi replied.

After hearing this, Liu Bei immediately said: "In this case, I will pay another visit." Prepare to see if Huo Zhongmiao really has a high theory! ”

"Zilong, prepare the car!" Liu Bei strode and commanded.

"No!"

In the evening, Liu Bei boarded the carriage and drove to Wang Cang's mansion.

At this time, Huo Jun was still in the library, lighting candles and studying books. In order to enrich his theoretical knowledge, Huo Jun has often fought at night recently.

In the silence, Huo Xiong knocked on the door, gasped and said, "Family master, General Zuo has come to pay a visit." ”

"Oh?"

Huo Jun's eyes widened, full of disbelief. He didn't expect that as soon as he attended the banquet, Liu Bei came to see him, he was just a foreshadowing, and he was ready to wait for Liu Bei to finish the battle of Bowangpo, verify his words, and then communicate with him.

"Quick, come with me!"

"No!"

Huo Jun left the study in a hurry, and he didn't even have time to close the door. When I arrived in the front yard, I saw that Liu Bei was already sitting in the hall with Wang Cang, talking happily.

"Xuande Gong!" Huo Jun saluted in surprise and responded.

"Mr. Huo, come to visit in a hurry late at night, there are many disturbances, don't be surprised."

Liu Bei was surprised by Huo Jun, and smiled, any talented person is useful for this set. Liu Bei immediately saluted Huo Jun and called him Mr. to show his respect for Huo Jun.

Mr. has different meanings in the two Han Dynasty, such as teacher, father and brother, and polymath. At the moment, as Liu Bei, calling Huo Jun Mr. can be described as an anomaly.

"Don't dare!" Huo Jun humbly replied: "Just call Jun Zhong Miao." ”

Xuande Gong came here to make the humble house shine, and he prepared a little wine to reward the nobles. After that, Wang Cang left the table, leaving only Liu Bei and Huo Jun.

Huo Jun led the way, Liu Bei took off his shoes and entered the house, and Zhao Yun guarded the door with his sword.

"Zhong Miao studied late at night, which can be described as diligent study." Liu Bei looked at the bamboo slips on the desk and said.

"Just read before bed!"

After taking a seat, Huo Jun poured a cup of tea for Liu Bei and asked, "I don't know what the envoy is visiting late at night, what is the so-called matter?" ”

Liu Bei sat on the couch and asked straightforwardly: "Zhong Miao said at the banquet that it was 'unwise' in the Northern Expedition, I don't know if there is a reason?" ”

Huo Jun raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Since the envoy visited you late at night, Jun will no longer hide it. Xuande Gong came down from the Central Plains, I don't know what the situation in the Central Plains is? ”

Liu Bei groaned a little and said: "Yuan Shao is more auspicious and less auspicious, and Cao Cao's forces need to be suppressed." ”

Huo Jun smiled and said bluntly: "On the eve of the Battle of Guandu, Xuande Gong killed Che Xuan to occupy Xuzhou, Yuan Shao was strong, and Cao Cao broke through Xuzhou in the east and defeated Yuan Shao in the north. Now that Yuan Shao is weak, and there is no Xuzhou, how can he restrain Cao Cao? ”

I have to say that Cao Cao played amazingly in the battle of Guandu, Cao Cao at that time, there was Liu Bei in the east and Yuan Shao in the north. But Cao Cao judged accurately, thinking that if he didn't beat Liu Bei, he should be a trouble. Although Yuan Shao has great ambitions, he will not move his troops when he sees things late.

And the development of things was also as Cao Cao expected, after he quickly defeated Liu Bei, Yuan Shao was still stuck in Guandu and was stopped by Yu Ban.

Liu Bei was silent for a while, and replied: "Although Bei lost Xuzhou, Jingsheng retains Jingzhou, and with its momentum, attacking Xuchang in the north may turn the tide of the war." ”

The corners of Huo Jun's mouth rose and said: "What this so-called Jun said, Liu Jingzhou's Northern Expedition can change the overall situation. ”

Liu Bei frowned and asked, "What does Mr. mean?" ”

"The public does not seek to expand the territory at the moment, but relies on weak soldiers to attack Cao Cao in the north, how can it be called a 'wise move'?" Huo Jun said.

Liu Bei completely understood what Huo Jun meant, he meant to let himself go to build a territory and lay a foundation, instead of going around the situation in the Central Plains.

After a little hesitation, Liu Bei sighed and said truthfully: "Preparing for the new field is also a helpless move. In terms of today's situation, all the states and counties in the world have their masters, Ma Teng and Han Sui are entrenched in Guanzhong and Longyou, Sun Quan sits in Jiangdong, and there are Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu in Yizhou. ”

"I don't know if Mr. is willing to give advice to relieve the chaos." Liu Bei arched his hand and said.

Huo Jun considered his words and said, "I have three strategies, I don't know if the public wants to listen to them?" ”

"Sir, please speak!"

Hearing this, Liu Bei straightened his waist and waited intently for Huo Jun's teaching.

I saw Huo Jun take out a map from the book on the case, spread it on the case, and pointed.

"The best policy, with the help of Liu Jingzhou, went down the river, based on attacking Sun Quan and seizing the six counties in Jiangdong, and confronted Cao Cao with the danger of the river. Zhongce, the eight counties of Jingzhou, there are many people, and there are 100,000 soldiers, who can secretly plot to get it. Make a decision, temporarily live in Xinye, conquer Cao Cao, join the Yuan family in the north, enter the Central Plains, or sit and watch the changes in the world. ”

After speaking, Huo Jun took a sip of tea and handed over the decision to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei stared at the map in front of him, frowning and thinking, now he had no doubts about Huo Jun's talent, but was a little overwhelmed by his future.

After a long time, Liu Bei said: "In terms of the upper policy, Jiangdong has the advantage of river water, and if you are not good at water warfare, it may be difficult to do, so you can think about it." As far as seeking Jingzhou is concerned, Liu Jingsheng is well-known and cannot bear to take it after being a member of the clan and having a good reputation. The next strategy may be feasible, unite with Yuan Shao, rely on the power of Jingzhou, and enter the Central Plains. ”

Huo Jun sighed, put the teacup on the desk, and did not speak.

In fact, he probably guessed Liu Bei's choice, it was not easy to go down to Jiangdong. Liu Bei is from the north, and it has only been a few months since he arrived in the south, so he asked him to fight Jiangdong, and he didn't know who he was. If you seek to capture Jingzhou, Liu Biao died of illness in history, and Liu Bei did not capture Jingzhou, so you can guess a few points at the moment.

As for the next policy, I am afraid it is also the way out that Liu Bei thinks of for the time being, and now Liu Bei has not long arrived in Xinye, and there are still differences in his mentality and thoughts when he went to see Zhuge Liang six or seven years later.

Seeing that Huo Jun didn't speak, Liu Bei thought he was disappointed, and hurriedly explained: "It's not that Bei is unwilling to be the second strategy, but recently Liu Jingzhou and Bei are planning to take the Central Plains, and they are about to send troops, so they must go." ”

"Sir, can you go with the army to see what the next strategy is!"

Huo Jun paused for a while, saw Liu Bei with a look of expectation on his face, and finally said: "General Zuo invited him late at night, and Jun should follow." ”

"Good!"

Liu Bei replied happily.