In the middle of winter, there is already rain and snow in Wuhan, and the city is white inside and outside.

Huo Jun wore a big hat and a hood on his head, and under the guidance of his attendants, he walked by the lake. Follow the gravel path, cross the winding wooden bridge, and walk to the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

The small pavilion is hung with bamboo mats and white yarn on all sides, and there is a stove to smoke and roast to ward off the cold.

"The lord is waiting for the governor inside!" The squire stopped and said.

"Good!"

Huo Jun spoke, exhaling white breath from his mouth.

Taking off his shoes and handing over his sword, Huo Jun lifted the curtain and walked into the pavilion.

When I entered the pavilion, I saw Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang sitting in the center, and there was an empty position, which was obviously given to Huo Jun. ”

"Meet the lord!"

Without waiting for Huo Jun to salute, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang smiled and beckoned Huo Jun to sit down.

Seeing that Liu and Ge seemed to be laughing for something, Huo Jun asked curiously, "Why are the lords and Kong Ming laughing?" ”

"Haha!"

Liu Bei laughed a few times, took the letter on the desk to Huo Jun, and said, "Yun Chang asked Gu about Zhong Miao's current situation. ”

"Huh?"

Huo Jun took the letter sent by Guan Yu and browsed through the contents in confusion.

However, Guan Yu talked about the war in Jiangzhou in the letter, and detailed his views on the army to take Shu. At the end of the letter, Guan Yu asked Liu Bei about Huo Jun's current situation and whether there would be a war in Jianghuai.

"This~"

Seeing the above, Huo Jun also wanted to laugh.

Guan Yu wanted to ask him about his current situation, obviously because he was afraid that he would make new contributions, and he asked Liu Bei for credit.

The second master is the second master, and with his temperament, he is naturally unwilling to be subservient, even if he is not stronger than Huo Jun, at least he has to get up and sit together.

"What does Zhong Miao think?" Liu Bei asked with a smile.

Huo Jun returned the letter to Liu Bei and said, "Everything is up to the lord." However, General Guan raised troops to break Jiangzhou, and surrendered to the generals of Shuzhong for the lord, and now he ordered a reward, which is not impossible. ”

"Haha~"

When Liu Bei saw Huo Jun answer like this, he knew that he saw Guan Yu's intentions.

Brushing his scarce beard, Liu Bei said: "That being the case, what does Kong Ming think Yun Chang is like to be the general of Zhendong? ”

Zhuge Liang stroked the feather fan and said: "General Zhendong is the old position of the lord, and he is given this way, and Liang thinks that General Guan must be happy." The title may not be as good as still being the Marquis of Hanshou Pavilion, eating and eating, and not changing its name. ”

Guan Yu's Hanshou Pavilion Marquis was given by Liu Xie, which is different in meaning, and is comparable to the Yicheng Pavilion Marquis once served by Liu Bei.

"Good!"

Liu Bei bowed his head slightly and said, "Although Yunchang first went to Jiangzhou, he did not conquer Chengdu. Now Bai Yunchang is the general of the fake Zhendong, Xingba is the general of the fake Zhengxi, and the rest of the generals have their own rewards. ”

Today's fake does not mean to be false, but to borrow. The fake general of Zhendong is the acting general of Zhendong.

Liu Bei promoted Guan Yu and Gan Ning, but he was awarded a fake official. First, although the Battle of Jiangzhou was won, it was not as difficult as Huo Jun's Battle of Hefei; The second is to motivate them to take Chengdu as soon as possible and take off the word 'fake' on their heads.

"The lord is wise!" Ge and Huo praised.

"Yun Chang won Jiangzhou, intending to enter Chengdu westward. How do you think Erqing should march into the army, and how to connect Hanzhong? Liu Bei asked: "The war in Bashu is urgent, and Cao Cao may already know about it in Xuchang." ”

Zhuge Liang saw that Huo Jun had no intention of answering for the time being, and replied: "In Liang's opinion, General Guan should be allowed to rest for a while, and then the troops will be divided into three ways to attack Chengdu quickly." Liu Zhang should not be allowed to have a chance to breathe, so as not to be bewitched by others, open the White Water Pass, and surrender to Cao Cao. ”

Liu Bei pondered a little and said: "Yide, Xingba, and Yunchang each lead an army, divided into three main generals, divide the three rivers, and enter Chengdu. ”

"No!"

Huo Jun put down the teacup and vetoed: "Lord, although Xingba is cool and strategic, he is rough and easy to kill, and the Shu people are afraid of his name. If the Lord will enter Shu, I am afraid it will be difficult to win the hearts of the people. ”

Gan Ning, like Guan and Zhang, is a brave and resourceful general, and the same three also have fatal shortcomings. Guan Yu is rigid and self-contained, kind to the soldiers and proud of the scholars; Zhang Fei was violent and unkind, courteous to scribes and treated soldiers lightly; Although Gan Ning is light on wealth and respectful, he is rude and easy to kill.

In the past, when Gan Ning was a general, he was still able to control his hands and feet, but now if he is the commander of the army, I am afraid that it will cause a big deal. At that time, I am afraid that although Gan Ning has made meritorious achievements, he has also made mistakes.

"What is Zhong Miao's opinion?" Liu Bei asked.

Huo Jun pondered for a while and replied: "Lord, although there are 50,000 soldiers and horses in Jiangzhou, the good and the bad are uneven, so why not lead the headquarters into Shu for General Wei Zilong." General Shi Zilong supervised the general of Shu to go to the outside water, and Keqian became a county; General Yide supervised the army to go through the internal water and take Chengdu directly; General Guan led the army to Zhongshui, broke through Guanghan County, and the troops arrived in Chengdu. ”

"The soldiers are divided into three routes, each with its own responsibilities, which makes it difficult for Liu Zhang to divide the troops to guard. When the three generals arrived in Chengdu, the counties of Shuzhong had already entered the hands of the lord! ”

"It's not impossible for Zilong to enter Shu, I'm so afraid that Xingba will be dissatisfied!"

Liu Bei hesitated a little and said: "Since Xingba entered Shu, he has commanded the naval army and captured Lingbao, and he has made outstanding achievements. Treat it like this, it should be thin! ”

This time is different from the past, the bigger the family, the more things Liu Bei will consider, and the dissatisfaction of the generals must always be taken into account.

Zhuge Liang stroked the feather fan and said: "Xingba has a lot of prestige in Bazhong, so why not let him lead his troops to be stationed in Jiangzhou to conquer the unsatisfactory places in Badi." And when Liang entered Jiangzhou, there was Xingba on the side, and he could also coordinate with Badi counties and counties, requisition and transfer the people of Bazhong, and use Jiangzhou as the base to supply food and grass for various armies. ”

Zhuge Liang did not enter Shu to fight, but to bring the Naba land into Liu Bei's rule and set up a ruling order belonging to Liu Bei to prevent Cao Cao from invading Hanzhong. If the west and north sides start fighting at the same time, Jiangzhou will become the rear of all parties in coordination.

As for whether Liu Bei will enter Shu, he will naturally choose the opportunity to enter Shu. For example, the three armies arrived in Chengdu, or Cao Cao invaded Hanzhong. Now in Shu, if Cao Cao sees the opportunity and leads his troops south to Jingchu, and Liu Bei is not in Wuhan, it will be interesting.

The king guards the country and can reassure people's hearts; But if the king is not there, how can he calm people's hearts?

Liu Bei was satisfied with Zhuge Liang's arrangement, and asked: "If Kong Ming goes to Jiangzhou now, who can Wu Chu's political affairs be entrusted to?" ”

Zhuge Liang held a fan and arched his hand, and said: "Lord Qiyu, Gu Junyuan sighed, Zhang Junzibu, Xu Junyuan is straight, these three people all have the talent to govern the world." Yuan Zhi supervises the government, Zibu supervises taxes, Yuan sighs and manages personnel, and the three monarchs have their own strengths, which can be worried about the main centimeter. ”

"Good!"

Liu Bei pondered for a while and said, "Since it is recommended by Kong Ming, it should be allowed alone." ”

Thinking of Mi Fang's matter, Liu Bei looked at Huo Jun and asked: "Zhong Miao is the governor of Jianghuai and the military government, and he is familiar with Zifang, can he know about Zifang's corruption and military affairs?" ”

Huo Jun sighed, pleaded with Liu Bei, and said: "Lord, Jun is not strict in governing the army, the subordinates of the superintendent are wrong, and the subordinates are corrupt, please punish the lord." ”

Seeing Huo Jun's expression, Liu Bei frowned and said, "Lone is not asking Qing about the crime, but about it." Since Zhong Miao knew that Zifang was corrupt, why didn't he report it to Wuhan? ”

Seeing that Huo Jun wanted to apologize, Liu Bei interrupted and said: "Prime Minister Zhong Miao is military, and he has no energy to take care of it, so he can understand it." If there is such a thing in the future, it should be reported immediately so that it does not become a big mistake in the future. ”

"No!"

Liu Bei also sighed and said, "Zifang has been fighting with Gu for many years, born and died, and is loyal. Now the corruption has been reprimanded by Lone, and he is not allowed to commit it again. If there is a repeat offense, it must be governed by the rule of law. ”

Seeing Liu Bei's words, Huo Jun and Zhuge Liang glanced at each other, wanting to say it but not daring to say it.

From the role of the monarch, it is difficult to say that Liu Bei is competent, but if you look at it from the perspective of the group boss, it is undoubtedly outstanding, protecting the shortcomings, being atmospheric, and talking about human feelings.

For example, the historical Fa Zheng served as the Taishou of Shu County, and because of the resentment of Jianxi, he looked for an opportunity to revenge the person and ignored the law and discipline, so that someone found Zhuge Liang to report. Zhuge Liang knew that Fa Zheng was being reused by Liu Bei, so he could only ignore this matter.

If someone has difficulty accepting this, but this is the politics of the early Shu Han Dynasty. This trend was not completely eliminated until the early days of Ge Gong's reign.

What is the sign of purge?

That is, Ge Gong's first Northern Expedition appointed his cronies Ma Tan out of the town street pavilion. When Ma Tan was defeated, he absconded to Hanzhong in fear of crime and sought refuge from Changshi Xianglang. Xiang Lang didn't report it and shielded Ma Yan.

Ge Gong was not only angry because of the defeat of the street pavilion, but also angry because of the atmosphere of covering up each other. After the defeat of the Northern Expedition, Ge Gong asked to be demoted to the third rank and used the right general to do the prime minister's affairs; Zhao Yun was demoted to the rank of general of the town army; Ma Yan, Li Sheng, Zhang Xiu and others were all imprisoned and executed; Prime Minister Shi Xiang Lang was dismissed from his official position.

From the prime minister to the general, no one was spared, so as to curb this unhealthy trend. If there was no Duke Ge to manage the politics of Shu and Han, the top and bottom of Shu Han would have been protected by officials and officials, and people who violated laws and disciplines emerged in endlessly.

However, at the moment, neither for Zhuge Liang nor for Huo Jun, he is unwilling to pursue these things too much. Not only because the lord is Liu Bei, but also because the current political situation is unstable, the great cause has not been accomplished, and there are many objective factors such as the right time to employ people.

Under Zhuge Liang's eyes, Huo Jun tried to persuade: "Lord, if the corruption case of Zifang is discovered, if he is allowed to live in his original position, will it not contribute to unhealthy trends." Why is it better to be transferred to a new position, there is another use, which does not hurt the heart of the old minister, but also allows the next to be gracious. ”

Liu Bei took a sip of tea and asked, "What do you suggest?" ”

Huo Jun bowed his hand to Liu Bei and suggested: "My lord, Jiangzhou has been conquered today, and Bashu is expected." There are four counties and one subject country in the south of Bashu, which are divided into four counties such as Yongchang, Yizhou, Yuewang, and Qike, and Qianwei are subject countries, which are called Nanzhong. ”

"These four counties and one subject country are owned by Emperor Xiaowu. The land is thousands of miles, and the people are millions. However, in the middle of the south, the mountains are vertical and horizontal, there are many barbarians, and the Han people are all over here. Under the rule of Liu Zhang, he actually disobeyed the king's orders. ”

"Why don't you entrust Mi Jun to be the governor of Nanzhong, take charge of the military and political affairs of Nanzhong, and take care of the counties of Nanzhong for the main public security?"

Regarding Huo Jun's sudden suggestion, Liu Bei showed a contemplative look, while Zhuge Liang was thoughtful.

Mi Fang was appointed as the governor of Nanzhong, and there was no problem at all in terms of qualifications. But it's hard to say whether this is a promotion or a demotion.

Judging from the governorship of the four counties and one subject country, there is no doubt that the official position is promoted. But letting him run to a high-ranking official in a region where there are many barbarians and the core of miasma, no matter how you look at it, it is not a good errand.

Seeing that Liu Bei was pondering deeply, Huo Jun said: "Lord, the son has a martial strategy and is loyal to the king. In his early years, he was in business and was good at clinging to people. Today, he is ordered to go out of the town of Nanzhong, not to surrender the place, but only to recruit rebellion and stabilize Nanzhong. ”

Huo Jun's suggestion that Mi Fang be the governor of Nanzhong was not a whim, nor was it a bad taste, but a suggestion made out of deep consideration.

Mi Fang clings to people and can make friends with others, which seems to be unpleasant, but if you change other adjectives, it is different. If you cling to favors, you can change it to light financial gifts, and you can change it to sincere unity.

Many things, from different aspects, have different pros and cons.

Mi Fang's appointment as the governor of Nanzhong is the core of maintaining stability. As for how to embezzle money from Nanzhong, it is his business. Maybe with his excellent diplomatic skills, he can make friends with many Han people.

And the basic plate is stable, you can start with Nanzhong, and Mi Fang's task can be completed. When the time comes, when he is old, he will be transferred back to the central government to serve as a high-ranking official, and this life will pass.

As for Mi Fang's greed being too ruthless and triggering a rebellion in Nanzhong?

It's going to rebel anyway, so what's there to be afraid of? It's a big deal to close the Shu Road and cut off communication with Nanzhong. Or send troops to conquer Nanzhong and surrender local counties.

At the same time, it provoked a local rebellion, and no matter how partial Liu Bei was to Mi Fang, he could only wait for his position.

"This?"

Liu Bei hesitated for a while, and said: "Nanzhong is full of miasma, and insects and snakes are everywhere. Zi Fangsu has lived in Jianghuai for a long time, and now let him serve in Nanzhong, I am afraid that the water and soil will not adapt! ”

Huo Jun said with a smile: "The lord doesn't know, although Nanzhong is a place of barbarians, but there are thousands of miles of land, and there are many places where Han people live. The sub-party does not need to go deep into the South Middle School, and can be supervised outside. ”

"For example, Qianwei is a subject country called the place of barbarians, but for hundreds of years, the Shu people have moved south, and most of them have long been Han people. Zhuti County (now Zhaotong, Yunnan), Qianwei is a subject country. Its people are studious, Binqianwei, the number of toast people, the crown of Nanzhong, when it is the place of the Han people! ”

Liu Bei stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Zhong Miao knows a lot about Bashu!" ”

"Living in Wuhan, having nothing to do, thinking of the Yizhou generals, I dare not learn about the geography and people of Bashu." Huo Jun replied.

"Hmm!"

Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang and asked, "If Zifang is appointed as the governor of Nanzhong today, why does Kong Ming think so?" ”

Zhuge Liang stroked the feather fan and said with a smile: "Confucius said: 'Teach according to aptitude, and there is no class to teach. 'It is also reasonable to cover the use of people. Zhong Miao and Zifang have been friends for many years, and they are mostly familiar, or they can be said from them! ”

"As Zhong Miao said, Gu Yi belongs to Zifang and serves as the governor of Nanzhong. However, I am afraid that he is unwilling, and then there will be trouble in the house. Liu Bei said with a headache.

Mi Fang is corrupt in the local area, and Liu Bei, as a monarch, must have heard of it. But brother Mi Zhu is already a mascot, and Mi Fang can't be a mascot again, so he always has to give some real power. And Mi Fang, as his cronies, went out to increase Danyang Chongjun, which is also a way for him to strengthen his rights.

Today, if Mi Fang is unwilling to go to Nanzhong to take up a post, Liu Bei will not look at Mi Zhu's face, but always look at Mrs. Mi's face.

Huo Jun saw Liu Bei's headache and said with a smile: "Jun recommended Zifang to be the governor of Nanzhong, and now the lord is worried about this, and Jun should be worried about the lord." The lord let people let out the rumors, saying that he wanted to choose an important person to go out of the town and the governor of Nanzhong, and the son would personally come to the door to ask for the position of Nanzhong. ”

Liu Bei laughed a few times and sighed: "Zhong Miao can not only govern the army, but also manage the government, and he is fortunate to have the assistance of the king!" ”

"Jun is lucky to be able to win the master!" Huo Jun replied with interest.

"Haha!"

ps: Tonight sometimes, for the time being, a big change. Tomorrow the third watch will be made up

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