From the beginning to the end of the banquet, Liu Bei's smile never stopped. The wine he drank today was also more than the previous banquet, which shows how happy Liu Bei is.

At the end of the banquet, Huo Jun found Liu Bei, who was about to return to the house. At the invitation of Liu Bei, Huo Jun returned to the house in a carriage.

The state pastor where Liu Bei lived was expanded from the Exian County Mansion, and the construction workers can be seen working there, a large number of building timber, bricks and tiles are piled up, and the houses on the left and right have also been demolished.

"Kong Ming said that the old mansion was small and could not be governed, so he expanded a few halls outward." Liu Bei's face was ruddy, and he pointed out for Huo Jun.

Huo Jun looked around and said with a smile: "What Kong Ming said is not unreasonable, what did Xi Xiao say about the high ancestor, if he is not magnificent, he cannot show the power of the Son of Heaven." Although the current lord has not built a foundation for the founding of the country, he can also govern the government from this reason. From a good point of view, the Wuhan government needs to be at least comparable to the Hanshou Mansion, and it is feasible to be grander than it. ”

The previous government of Exian County, as a county-level government office, was too shabby. It is not qualified to be used as a state governor, let alone used as the government of the lord of the two states.

Liu Bei smiled and said, "Kong Ming and Yuan Zhi are also like this. ”

Over the years, Xu Shu often sat in the rear for Liu Bei, as Zhuge Liang's deputy, in charge of the law, pacifying people's hearts, and made many achievements. Now Liu Bei is in charge of Jing Chu, and Xu Shu has made great contributions to the seal of the Inner Hou.

"Sit down!"

Stepping into the hall, Liu Bei invited Huo Jun to sit on the opposite couch and said, "There is only you and me today, no need to be polite!" ”

Beckoning the maid to serve tea, Liu Bei, who smelled of wine, said with a smile: "When Gu and Zhong Miao drank each other last time, they were still outside Cao Cao's water army village. When Cao Cao wrote poems, drunk in the river, and was high-spirited, he was defeated by Zhong Miao, fled to Jianghan, and was embarrassed! ”

Huo Jun held the tea in both hands and said: "Thanks to the heavy weapons of the lord and the important affairs of the soldiers, Jun can gather the strength of the two families and defeat Cao in Jinkou." At that time, Jun Yan helped Jun Long to soar for nine days and gallop through the wind and clouds. Looking at it now, Jun lives up to the words of the past. ”

Liu Bei sighed with emotion and said: "Lonely has been raised, Jing Erzhou, Jiaozhou is just around the corner, but only beneficial to the state is not restrained." However, Yizhou has the law of filial piety and Mencius's respectful help, don't drive Zhang Song as the internal response, it is not difficult to get it. Now, with Zhong Miao's advice, the matter is halfway there! ”

"Lonely can have today, and I will benefit from Bo Wang!"

Huo Jun said humbly: "The words of strategy are only on paper. The lord can sit on Wu Chu, and he relies on the support of all sages. ”

"The merit of the people is the merit of the many, what does it have to do with the merit of the king?" Liu Bei pretended to be displeased and said.

"Thank you, my lord!"

Huo Jun hesitated a little and said, "Lord, Jin Jun came here to ask for his resignation from the post of Nanjun Taishou. ”

"What!"

Liu Bei, who was drinking hot tea, was shocked and asked: "Lonely is not weaker than Zhong Miao, how can Zhong Miao resign from Nanjun?" Could it be that there is something wrong with it? ”

Seeing this, Huo Jun explained: "Jun wants to change the town of Jianghuai and let Nanjun be in charge of the lord. ”

Liu Bei seemed to realize something, frowned, and said: "Lone is not narrow-minded, jealous and jealous. Zhong Miao, the general of the country, is superior in martial arts. Nanjun is an important place, looking north and west, connecting Xiangwan and Bashu in the west. Who can guard it except Zhong Miao? ”

Liu Bei Zhen is not worried about Huo Jun's high achievement, he believes in Huo Jun's character, and he also believes that Huo Jun is not inferior to him. And he just got Huo Jun in his hands, and he hasn't covered it yet!

Of course, in Liu Bei's future plan, Huo Jun sat in Nanjun, which was enough to make Cao Cao dare not attack Jing Chu in the south. He was able to take advantage of the situation to draw Jingchu troops westward into Bashu, and at the same time rely on the wealth of Nanjun to provide logistical support for the westward advancing troops.

Huo Jun waved his hand and explained: "If you are not afraid of the lord's suspicions, Jun just thinks that Jianghuai is easy to plan, and Xiangfan is not in a hurry. ”

"Jianghuai can be mapped?" Liu Bei wondered.

Huo Jun nodded and said: "Thanks to the virtue of the lord, Cao Cao went south to Jianghuai, and the people of Jiangbei either crossed Jiangdong in the south or moved to Shouchun in the north. Hefei is lonely in the Jianghuai, the city is strong but small, and it depends on the fierce generals to defend the city. Jun thought that it could be Hefei also! ”

"When the lord entered Bashu, Junbei took Hefei, attracting Cao's soldiers and horses. If Hefei is conquered, south of Shouchun, it will not be Cao Cao's possession. If Hefei is difficult to overcome, Jun tends to the army to the north, and it can also plunder the main battle. ”

"As for the two cities of Xiangfan, looking across the river, it is close to Ye Wan and adjacent to the Central Plains, which is difficult to break. The weight of Jing Chu today is not in Xiangfan, but in Bashuer! ”

Huo Jun changed his perspective and explained to Liu Bei the reason why he went to Jianghuai. The future of Jingchu's soldiers and horses is in Bashu, and Wu Yue can take the opportunity to march north to draw firepower for Liu Bei.

"That's all?"

Liu Bei obviously didn't believe Huo Jun's reason.

After hesitating for a while, Huo Jun said truthfully: "The wealth of Jing Chu is mostly in Nanjun. The lord wants to take charge of Jingzhou, and he enters Bashu in the west, and Nanjun must be in charge. Jun sits in the southern county, although it can help the lord to control the north, but in terms of the lord's great cause, it is not beneficial. ”

Hearing this, Liu Bei was moved and said: "Zhong Miao can have such thoughts, which is a great blessing. If there is no Zhong Miao, Bei'an has today's foundation? ”

Liu Bei was really moved by Huo Jun, and when he was trapped repeatedly, it was almost Huo Jun who helped him.

When Liu Biao was first attached, life was confused, and Huo Jun offered Bo Wangzhi and pointed out the direction of his life; When it was difficult to go down to Jiangdong, he served Liu Qi and defeated the Jiangdong Sailor by himself.

Cao Cao went south to Jianghan, and when everyone was timid and did not dare to face the battle, Huo Jun proudly said that Cao would break Cao in two months and save the overall situation from danger; When Liu Qi was seriously ill, Huo Jun sent a letter thousands of miles away, urging Liu Bei to succeed him.

Now when he was in difficulty in controlling Jingchu, Huo Jun took the initiative to choose to leave Jianghuai and let Nanjun out, so that he could master Jingchu.

Can you say that Liu Bei is not moved?

Liu Bei, who drank too much, lost his former composure, held Huo Jun's hand, and said with emotion: "Zhong Miao is a lonely henchman, not a sibling. ”

Liu Bei's metaphor can not be said to be unimportant, with broken hands and feet, he can still live; If you don't have a confidant, you can live in peace!

Of course, the monarch listens to such parables, and listens to them. If you are serious, you need to be sober.

Liu Bei overturned his previous seal for Huo Jun and said: "Zhong Miao went to Jianghuai to take Hefei. Lone Dangqing is the assassin of Xuzhou, supervises the two counties of Danyang and Poyang, and then gives Peng Ze as the king. The specific rules of Xuzhou can be drawn up in detail in the future. ”

Liu Bei gave Xuzhou the false position of assassin, and in order to ensure Huo Jun's rights, he asked Huo Jun to supervise the two counties of Danyang and Poyang. Its rights have increased and decreased, because of the remote leadership of Xuzhou and the supervision of the two counties, the area under Huo Jun's jurisdiction has become larger, but the rights have become smaller, and he cannot manage the basic governance of the two counties.

However, Huo Du, as Huo Jun's brother, can still speak in Poyang County. As for Danyang County, the next thing is to see who succeeds Guan Yu.

Huo Jun excused himself and said: "Lord, Jun already has two counties, and now he is willing to transfer Peng Ze to his brother." ”

In Huo Jun's opinion, the favor he has received is already high, so it is better to receive it for Huo Du, which can be regarded as his reward for his brother over the years.

Liu Bei thought for a while, and said: "Zhong Miao is courteous, today's request should be granted alone." ”

As he spoke, Liu Bei took a sip of tea and asked, "Zhong Miao has been sitting in Nanjun for a long time, and I don't know why he teaches orphans?" ”

"The importance of Nanjun lies in the two cities of Dangyang and Public Security. If the two cities are protected, then Jiangling can be safe. Huo Jun said: "If the lord wants to enter Bashu in the west, it is better to carve out the western counties of Wuling and Nanjun, and set up a new Yidu County to govern the affairs of Yizhou." ”

"Good!"

Liu Bei put down the teacup and asked: "Zhong Miao has been in Chu for a long time, and now he is attached to Jiaozhou, and he wants to send Shangqing to Jiao Zheng, I don't know who can go!" ”

Huo Jun pondered for a while, and said: "Buqi, Buzi Mountain, both civil and military, and have the right to strategize, you can go to it; Lu Su, Lu Zijing, pride and pride, with a strategy in his chest, can go to it; Pan Jun, Pan Chengming, loyal and credible, also has a military strategy, can be arbitrary; Lu Yi, Lu Boyan, scheming, strategic, can be safe. ”

"Zishan, Zijing, Chengming, Boyan?"

Liu Bei frowned and thought about it, the four people recommended by Huo Jun all have common characteristics, they are all literati, they can reassure the people, and they all have the power to seek means.

"Zishan, lonely and reused; Bo Yan has his life alone; Chengming, initially attached to the solitary; Zijing, lonely left and right. Liu Bei said thoughtfully.

"Zijing, but the town side, Yu Gu is left and right, and he should give advice, and he should be Qu Cai." Liu Bei patted the case and said: "When Qianzi was respected as the general of Pingnan Zhonglang, he served as the assassin of Jiaozhou, and led thousands of Bai Yu's army to settle in Jiaozhou. ”

"The lord is wise!" Huo Jun praised.

Then, Huo Jun recommended Liu Bei again and said: "Lord, Mr. Shi Shuijing, Wolong Kong Ming, and Feng Xiao Shiyuan are all national scholars. Shi Pangtong, the magistrate of the southern county under the rule of Jun, is the phoenix. His talent is slightly outstanding, and he has many of the politics of Nanjun. Today, I recommend Pang Shiyuan, a phoenix, to the lord, to support the lord. ”

"Good!"

The corners of Liu Bei's mouth rose again, and he said with a smile: "Kong Ming's ability, Lone already knows." I don't know the talent of the phoenix. Today, recommended by Zhong Miao, he should see it alone and inquire about major matters. ”

Then, Liu Bei patted his knees and said with emotion: "If the lonely tent is under the martial arts, they can all recommend talents like Zhong Miao, and Wu Chu will be able to have good morning!" ”

"With the power of the lord, Wu Chu will be safe sooner or later." Huo Jun said with a smile.

Liu Bei's heart moved, pointed to the young girl who appeared on the side of the hall, and said, "This is the next time she is alone, why does Zhong Miao think so?" ”

Huo Jun was a little surprised, he didn't think that Liu Bei's concubine was there, looked at Liu Ya a few times, and said, "Be upright and virtuous, be a good girl." ”

"What is it like to be a son and wife of a king?" Liu Bei was slightly drunk and said with a smile.

Huo Jun looked at Liu Ya, who was flushed, and said hesitantly: "Jun Ziyi is young. Junyi's son Deng Fan was born in a peasant family, and he was afraid that it would be difficult for him to be the son-in-law of the lord. ”

The eldest daughter born to Mrs. Mi married Lu Yi (Lu Xun) of Wu County. The second daughter Liu Ya, the daughter of Liu Beishu, and her mother is a singer.

Liu Bei disagreed, and said calmly: "Lonely and young weaving mats and selling shoes, Yun Chang is desperate in the rivers and lakes, Yide is strong in the countryside, Kong Minglong is a cultivator, dare to ask if you are expensive?" ”

Seeing Liu Bei's answer, Huo Jun thanked him and said: "The grace of the lord, Jun is deeply grateful, and only death can repay the favor of the lord." ”

The marriage between Liu Bei and Huo Jun is mostly political. As far as Liu Bei is concerned, it is natural for Xia Jiangdong to marry the eldest daughter and Jing Chu to marry the second daughter. It is better to marry someone else, it is better to marry Huo Jun's son, which is not only released as a signal to appease the Jing Chushi people, but also to win over Huo Jun, killing two birds with one stone.

No more at night, no need to wait.

(End of chapter)