Liu Bei's soldiers entered Chengdu, and the first thing was to open a warehouse and take the warehouse, divide all the gold, silver, grain and silk and enter Shu civil and military, and reward the sergeants. Regarding Liu Bei's behavior, Zhuge Liang did not stop it, but agreed with it.

After all, in the troubled times, whether it is Cao Cao or Liu Bei, they all know that the army is the top priority. Sergeant Wu Chu left his hometown and fought in Bashu, for nearly two years, if it wasn't for the smooth war, the battle was victorious, and it was estimated that the army's heart would have been turbulent. Now that he has surrendered to Bashu, Liu Bei naturally wants to share the victory with the Shu soldiers.

The military heart was calmed, and Liu Bei, with the help of Fa Zheng, Zhang Song, and Pang Tong, met and appeased the Han Bashu people, which made the people of Shu a lot more at ease.

At noon, when the sun is mild. In order to win the hearts of the people, Liu Bei set up a banquet in Pijiang and invited the people of Wenwu and Bashu to the banquet.

Liu Bei wore brocade clothes and jade belts to attend, on the left side of the old department of civil and military such as Huo Jun, Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Gan Ning and others first, on the right side there were Bashu people Fa Zheng, Zhang Song, Xu Jing, Wang Shang and others seated.

As for why there is no Liu Zhang?

Without him, on the day of his surrender, Liu Zhang was sent to Wuhan by Liu Bei's order. His house was carefully arranged by Zhuge Liang, and Zhang Lu was each other's neighbors.

After Liu Zhang's surrender, he was temporarily awarded the title of General Zhenwu, and was named the Marquis of Jingling County, with 6,000 households. And that Zhang Lu because of his outstanding contribution to the battle of Hanzhong, increased the number of households by 2,000, and the five sons under his knees were all feudal marquis.

And at the beginning of the banquet, Liu Bei had his back to the Pijiang River, standing with a bottle, his robe was splendid, and there were dragons, clouds, phoenixes, and birds, and his majesty was compelling.

Liu Bei held the wine bottle high and said: "Cao Cao did Wang Mang's deeds, coerced the Son of Heaven, and caused chaos in the Central Plains. Although the loneliness started at the end of the micro, but the humble did not dare to forget the country, so the army was raised in Wu Chu and the thieves were driven in Bashu. However, Cao thief is powerful, not a lone person can be the enemy, in the future, I hope that all the Qing will work together to assist the orphan to eliminate the thief and restore the Han Dynasty. ”

"Assist the king, revive the Han Dynasty!"

At the feast, everyone stood up with bottles and echoed loudly.

Now that Yizhou has been taken, Liu Bei sits on the four southern states, and the foundation of his hegemony has been completed. He no longer wants to hide his ambitions, and now he compares Cao Cao to Wang Mang in words, so Liu Bei is naturally following the example of the ancestor Liu Xiu and creating a new Han.

The banquet opened, the drums sounded, the musicians sang the "Maoyu New Blessing Song", and the people entered the dance with the song.

"The material officer chooses the soldier, the sword and crossbow are wrong, and he should be like a god. Sui me martial arts, and I am pure and benevolent. From east to west, all guests ....... ”

The people walked with vigorous steps, dancing with spears and crossbows. In the dance of the Eight Hundreds, 36 people beat the bronze drum and dance majesticly, and 36 people dance majesticly.

In an instant, the river rippled and the birds flocked.

Liu Bei clapped his hands and drums, and said with a smile to the people left and right: "Gaozu also set the three Qins, and took the people as the pioneers, and when he saw the majestic singing and dancing, he choreographed this dance into the court. It is expected that Gao Zu's mood at that time was the same as that of Lonely Jinxia. ”

Zhuge Liang stroked the feather fan lightly and said with a smile: "Gaozu Na Han Xin's strategy, conquer the three Qins, collect the Longyou, and go east to compete with Xiang Yu." The lord picks the north and the south, sits down Wu Chu, fights Bashu, and goes north to conquer Cao Cao. ”

"Haha!"

Liu Bei stroked his beard and smiled, in a very happy mood.

Although inheriting Liu Qi's legacy made him the overlord of the south, it was also quite criticized. In the year-long battle of Yizhou, he withstood the pressure and sent as many as four batches of generals to gnaw his chin Shu from Cao Cao and Liu Zhang, which is enough to prove his ability.

It is expected that when he returns to Wuhan now, he will greatly increase his prestige, and he will definitely be able to deter the criticism of those Wu Chuhan.

Liu Bei picked up the wine bottle, his eyes fell on Huo Jun and Guan Yu, and said with a smile: "This time in Shu, Yun Chang should take the first merit of Shu, Zhong Miao should be the first merit of retiring Cao, and the two gentlemen will be alone!" ”

"Thank you, my lord!"

Guan and Huo got up to drink, not daring to slack off.

With Liu Bei's warm-up, the civil and military generals staggered, guessing and punching, and they were very happy.

Huo Jun was drinking, but he saw Zhang Song and Fa Zheng taking the haircuts to meet Liu Bei. Liu Bei stroked his beard and smiled, quite satisfied with Zhang Song and Fa Zheng.

"Who is the Hairdresser?" Huo Jun asked.

Guan Yu drank and said: "Peng Yi, a Guanghan scholar, is a young man." First Yizhou Shuzuo, and then for offending Yizhou scholars, he was punished by Liu Zhangxing with tongs. And our army entered Shu, Peng Yi joined the service, Pang Junshi appreciated his talent, and the law of filial piety knew his ability, so Yu stayed in the army to engage in it. ”

"Peng Yongnian?"

Huo Jun held the wine bottle and looked playful.

Guan Yu took a sip of wine and said dissatisfiedly: "Zhang Song is arrogant, Fa Zheng ignores the law and discipline, these two people are proud of serving the lord, once above the people of the state, colluding with the party, not good people. ”

Yizhou surrendered to Liu Bei, and a large number of Bashu scholars found Zhang Song in order to be reused, hoping that Zhang Song could help them introduce Liu Bei.

Zhang Song, who used to be a man with his tail between his legs, how could he have such treatment. Under the praise of everyone and the power in his hands, Zhang Song gradually floated up.

Fa Zheng will be avenged, and he will take advantage of Liu Bei's entry into the city to take revenge on those who have offended him.

Huo Jun poured a bottle of wine for Guan Yu and said with a smile: "Or as the general said, ordinary people are once above the state people, and it is inevitable that they will be self-sufficient, and the lord should have a plan." It is not easy for the general to take Shu, and Jun respects the general. ”

To be honest, normal people climb from low to high positions in an instant, and after being touted by everyone, it is actually difficult not to float in their mentality.

Because this feeling is very comfortable, you can feel a lot of people accommodating you, praising you for your strength, praising your ability. You will gradually lose control of your character and turn to unleash your true nature. Therefore, anyone who can be in a high position and maintain his original intention is a rare person.

Huo Jun went from a small official in the market in the early days to a general, and his mentality was floating. At that time, he defeated Xiahou with his back, took Jingkou for thousands of miles, burned Zhou Yu, and took Erqiao, and his words and deeds were exaggerated.

Fortunately, Huo Jun self-reflected, adjusted his mentality in time, and mostly took Guo Ziyi as the object of his study.

Guan Yu held the wine bottle and praised it back: "Zhong Miao has a great opinion, Yu often reads it, and the current situation is just as he said at that time, Zhong Miao's far-sightedness is beyond the reach of few people." ”

"Please!"

It is rare for Huo and Guan to sit together and toast, and it is rare for Guan Yu to say soft words to Huo Jun.

After Zhang and Fa introduced Peng Yi, Fa Zheng returned to his seat, but Zhang Song did not leave, stayed by Liu Bei's side, whispering something to Liu Bei, as if to show everyone that his relationship with Liu Bei was extraordinary.

The banquet lasted from the afternoon feast to dusk, and many people went to the banquet to return happy.

After the banquet, Liu Bei washed up a little, and summoned Zhuge Liang, Huo Jun, Fa Zheng, Pang Tong and other four people in the evening to discuss the secret affairs of Yizhou.

Liu Bei drank the hangover soup and said: "Although Yizhou is surrendered today, Bashu is closed and lives alone in Wuhan, so it may be difficult for the people of Bashu to be satisfied." Ziqiao persuaded the Du family of Chengdu to be a concubine, or someone persuaded the wife of Liu Mao to be a concubine, and the princes were a lonely confidant, I don't know if there are words to teach me? ”

Liu Bei's concubine is not his personal matter, but a political event within the group. Among the pros and cons, Liu Bei himself has to weigh one or two.

Zhuge Liang stroked the feather fan and said, "I don't know what the lord thinks?" ”

Liu Bei put down the teacup, frowned and said: "It is feasible for the daughter of the Nadu family, but it is not feasible for the Wu family, the wife of Liu Zhang's deceased brother." Lone has the same surname as Liu Mao, and now he takes Bashu and accepts a widow, which violates the meaning of the same surname. If this is done, it will be criticized. ”

"No!"

Pang Tong persuaded loudly: "In the opinion of unification, the Nawu clan is better than the Nadu clan. ”

"The lord, Wu Yi, Wu Yi, Wu Ban is in charge of the old Shu soldiers and horses, and now they have returned to the lord, and they have made many achievements, and most of the soldiers under the account are from Dongzhou. The heart of the Nadu Anshu people, and the heart of the Nawu family can be the hearts of the people of Andong Prefecture. And Wu is Liu Zhang's widowed sister-in-law, and the lord accepts it, which can soothe the hearts of Liu Zhang's old people. ”

"Wu?"

Liu Bei was still reluctant and said: "The Wu family is a wife, and the orphan is a concubine, which means humiliation." ”

Zhuge Liang smiled: "The lord is not the king, what is the humiliation?" ”

"Filial piety?" Liu Bei asked.

Fa Zheng stroked his beard and said: "In terms of the distance between relatives, I am afraid that the relationship between the lord and Liu Mao is not as good as that of Jin Wengong and Ziyuan!" ”

Saying that, Fa Zheng smiled and said: "Since the lord is the king, how can he cherish his feathers like an ordinary man, I am afraid that this great thing will be difficult to achieve." ”

Jin Wengong Chong'er and Jin Huai Gongzi Yu were uncles and nephews, Qin Mugong first married his daughter Huai Ying to his nephew Zi Yu as his wife, and then his uncle Chong'er fled to Qin, and Qin Mugong married Huai Ying to Chong'er.

Fa Zheng persuaded Liu Bei not to be too rigid in etiquette and law, and not to cherish his reputation too much.

"What about Du's?"

Liu Bei pondered for a while and said: "Ziqiao was born in the Zhang family in Chengdu, and his words may be biased, but the heart of the Shu people. Liu Junlang (Liu Yan) valued the people of Dongzhou and despised the Bashu people, which caused the situation in Bashu to be unstable, and Liu Jiyu was mostly restricted. ”

Seeing that Liu Bei was caught in the dilemma of choosing one of the two, Huo Jun said: "Jun has heard that there is one wife and many concubines. Why is the lord worried about this, isn't it beautiful to accept two concubines together? ”

"Huh!"

Zhuge Liang held the fan and smiled, and said: "Zhong Miao often laughs and says that children choose two things, and adults choose the best of both worlds, why does the lord hesitate? ”

"Huo Du's words are really high!" Fa Zheng said with a smile.

"That's it!"

Liu Bei gritted his teeth, work hard, accept one person, accept two people, then accept together. Anyway, if there are more lice, you are not afraid of itching, so it will itch more.

Liu Bei decided to make a decision and said: "Since this is the case, the two of them will be accepted alone." ”

"The lord is wise!"

Liu Bei looked at Fa Zheng and asked, "Do you want to follow Gu to Wuhan with Xiaozhi, or stay in Bashu?" ”

Fa Zheng did not hesitate, and arched his hand and said: "I am willing to follow the lord's left and right." ”

How can a magistrate be as good as a Beijing official? Follow the side of the lord to have the opportunity to be reused.

Liu Bei stroked his beard and said in a deep voice: "That is the case, filial piety followed Gu to Wuhan, and Gu was rewarded with another official position." ”

Saying that, Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang and asked: "Zhong Miao suggested splitting Yizhou, dividing the land of Han and Ba into Liangzhou, and dividing the land in Shu into Yizhou, what does Kong Ming think?" ”

Zhuge Liang pondered for a long time and said: "Today, Yizhou is the first to serve, and it is a good opportunity to split the two states." However, Yizhou has a solid household registration, and the county can also be precipitated, and talents are appointed to govern Bashu. ”

The split of Yizhou has many advantages, in addition to facilitating Liu Bei's control of Bashu, it can also free up a large number of official vacancies, which is convenient for the placement of those who have surrendered to Shu and Jing Chushi.

Of course, it is not without its disadvantages, that is, it will lead to the creation of redundant officials and an increase in fiscal taxes. However, in terms of benefits, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

Liu Bei bowed slightly, and said: "The matter of Bashu Prefecture can be precipitated by Kong Ming, and Xiaozhi, Shiyuan, and Ziqiao are planned by the staff. As soon as possible, before and after the kingship, report it in detail. ”

"No!"

Except for Zhang Song, the three of them gave up.

"Dare to ask the lord, when will you return to Chu?"

Zhuge Liang said: "November 26 is an auspicious day. Zhong Xuan and Yuan Zhi have led people to set up high platforms in the snake and turtle two mountains, and ordered people to make the costumes, chariots and horses of the princes, so as to wait for the lord to return to Chu. ”

Liu Bei's claim to be the king has already been decided, and the Wuhan side that received the order has already begun to be busy. After all, the scenes that should be left have basically passed, and it would be too much to shirk again.

"It's still three months away!"

Liu Bei chattered and said: "In this case, if you return to Chu after half a month, Kong Ming can arrange the itinerary by himself, but it must not be too late." ”

"No!"

"Zhong Miao?" Liu Bei commanded.

"The minister is here!"

"The military in Shuzhong needs to be with the Qing staff officer. Recently, when Youqing accompanied the lonely left, he would return to Wuhan at that time. ”

Huo Jun straightened his waist and replied: "Chen Jun takes the order!" ”

(End of chapter)