The winter night in Hefei is cold and silent. After several days of snowfall, the inside and outside of the castle were already covered with snow.

The moonlight shone on the snow on the windowsill, reflecting the orange candlelight. The air conditioner tries to invade the house, but it is dispersed by the heating from the stove in the house. The light shines through the window screens, and the figures in the room are faintly visible.

Da Qiao used scissors to cut off the excess candle wick, and the room suddenly brightened up a little again.

"The snow melts and the weather is cold, and the husband should rest early!"

Da Qiao walked to the front of the case, put the fallen big puff on Huo Jun's shoulders again, and said softly.

Huo Jun held Da Qiao's soft thorn and said, "There is still something important to deal with for your husband, so you go back to the house to rest first." ”

"How much longer?" Big Joe asked.

"When Mr. Zitong arrives, just talk about it!"

Huo Jun patted Da Qiao's plump buttocks and said with a smile: "Go and warm the bed for your husband." ”

"The concubine went back to the house first."

Waiting for Da Qiao's graceful figure, disappearing into the house. Huo Jun picked up Liu Bei's letter and re-read the contents of the letter.

It was rumored in Wuhan that he wanted to be crowned the king of Huainan, not only the officials in the city knew about it, but even the wives and concubines in the palace knew about it. The foot trainer was worried that something was going on, so he sent a letter to Huo Jun and told him about the changes in the city.

Soon after receiving the letter from the foot trainer, he received a letter from Liu Bei asking about the current situation.

In the letter, Liu Bei didn't say anything, just greeted Huo Jun's body, and then talked about Gan Ning's body. Ba Yu is cold and cold, Gan Ning has pain in his waist and legs due to rheumatism, and it is difficult to walk, so he needs help from time to time. There is no longer the former water enemy, galloping the river style.

Between the letters, Liu Bei sighed that the old people were gone, not only did Lu Su go this year, but Sun Gan, who had followed him for many years, also died of illness. Old friend Jian Yong was also sick on the couch, and he didn't know what his condition was.

The only two or three hundred words reveal Liu Bei's reluctance to the old man to pass away, and lamenting his aging and deteriorating physical energy.

If you don't know the details, you will only be touched. However, with the timely report of the good wife step trainer, Huo Jun was worried in his heart.

Once upon a time, those stories that could only be seen in history books happened to him now.

At that moment, Huo Jun's heart was chaotic. All kinds of historical figures, whether similar or dissimilar, poured into Huo Jun's mind at that moment.

Sima Yi, Cao Shuang, Zhuge Liang, Tan Daoji, An Lushan, Li Jing, Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, Yue Fei, Wu Sangui...... and so on, and its stories appear in turn.

Historical stories belong to historical stories, and after careful reflection, Huo Jun gradually calmed down.

Each person's background and temperament are different, and the monarch they face is also different, so how can they be generalized.

Does Liu Bei think too much?

To say that I didn't think much about it, that would be a pure lie, otherwise I wouldn't have sent a letter.

said that it was suspicion, it is certain that Liu Bei did not have too much suspicion, otherwise it would not be a letter, but an order for him to enter Beijing.

Therefore, in Huo Jun's guess, in terms of converting Liu Bei's trust index into a percentage of data, the psychology of trusting him accounts for about 80%, and the psychology of doubting him may account for about 20%.

However, Liu Bei's trust in him is 80%, and for Huo Jun, Gai is enough.

Except for the simple-minded, the vast majority of people in the world cannot trust someone 100%. Especially for the ruling monarch, it is impossible to trust others 100%.

Liu Bei has been fighting in the troubled times for many years, has experienced the bitterness of the world, and has seen countless deceits, but he can maintain his rational judgment, not be affected by those past events, and give 80% trust to a courtier with the ability to divide is a great thing.

90% of the trust, Liu Bei may only be reserved to Guan Zhang and his own heirs.

As for 100% trust, I'm afraid Liu Bei can only keep it for himself.

The candlelight flickered, and while Huo Jun was thinking, Jiang Ji knocked on the door of the house.

"Head of the family, Mr. Jiang has arrived!"

"Please!"

Hearing that Jiang Ji was outside the house, Huo Jun got up and opened the door and greeted him personally.

The cold wind swept into the house, and the candle flame dimmed for a while. Then, as Jiang Ji entered the house, the fallen lamp stood up again.

Huo Jun invited Jiang Ji to sit down and said, "Please come late at night, there should be a lot of chatter!" ”

"Nothing!"

Jiang Ji took off his coat, draped it on the hanger, and said with a smile: "The snow is long, the night is cold and quiet, Ji is difficult to sleep, and he is worried that no one will talk to." ”

"I don't know if the governor came late at night, but what's the matter?" Jiang Ji asked.

Huo Jun pondered for a while and said: "This matter is a long story, there are rumors in Wuhan City from nowhere, saying that I want to accept the king of Huainan and divide Jianghuai. Rumors intensified and spread throughout the center of Wuhan. The king knows that the letter is similar to a certain one, and the letter is full of words and reminiscences, and does not talk about official business. ”

"Can you give the letter to you?" Jiang Ji said.

"Yes!"

Handing the letter to Jiang Ji, Huo Jun said: "Judging from my browsing of the letters, King Gai should have no suspicion. I wonder what Mr. thinks? ”

Huo Jun has the heart of two worlds, and Gai can't be said to be a repeated villain, nor is he a foolish and loyal person. Whoever treats him with sincerity, he repays him with faithfulness. If anyone asks for his life, he will fight back.

The old things of Tan Daoji and Yue Fei, he didn't dare to forget; An Lushan and Wu Sangui were examples, and he disdained them.

Jiang Ji pondered for a long time and said: "The king's letter is full of old things, and he wants to inform the governor that the old times are all remembered by the king, and he has never forgotten them. Accept the rumors of the King of Huainan, even if it is a rumor, it is not enough to be credulous. ”

"Good!"

The pressure in Huo Jun's heart has passed, as an outsider to Jiang Ji, as an insider, the two have the same judgment, and they should not make mistakes.

Sure enough, Liu Bei is still the same Liu Bei, even if the historical process has changed, people's hearts will never change.

Huo Jun exhaled turbidity and said, "Although the king believes me temporarily, his words are terrifying. Over time, the king will inevitably be provoked. I don't know if Zitong can have a plan to teach me, so that a certain person will not be slandered by rumors. ”

Jiang Ji stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This matter is not difficult, the king writes to reminisce about the old feelings, and the governor replies to talk about the congratulatory gift on the New Year's Day, and the rumors can be dispelled." ”

"New Year's Day?"

Huo Jun thought thoughtfully, and then understood what Jiang Ji meant.

The Spring Festival of the Han Dynasty is the New Year's Day, and every year on the New Year's Day, the courtiers want to worship the monarch, which is commonly known as the New Year's greetings. The courtiers need to give gifts to the monarch, and when the monarch receives the gifts, he has to put on a feast, invite the courtiers to dinner, and accept the courtiers' toast.

Jiang Ji asked Huo Jun to write a letter to talk about the gift of Zhengdan, and said to Liu Bei that he would be a minister. And to fight for private, pretending not to know the rumors about Wuhan is the best move.

The more you explain, the more you get wrong. Why don't you tacitly take it to heart and talk about private affairs of the monarch and ministers, so as to make a good story.

"Good!"

Huo Jun smiled and said in admiration: "Zitong is a person of deep wisdom!" ”

Just as Jiang Ji was about to say something, hurried footsteps sounded outside the house.

"Who?"

Huo Jun looked at the figure outside the room, frowned, and asked.

"Governor, Ding Feng has something important to ask to see!"

"Enter!"

Jiang Ji got up to open the door, but saw Ding Feng standing in the night snow with a robe, his face anxious.

Huo Jun got up from the couch and said, "It's cold outside Chengyuan, please come into the house and talk." ”

"A certain body is filthy, and it is inconvenient to enter the church."

Ding Feng refused to enter the house, saying: "Feng Yu captured Cao thief and spy outside the city in the army, his surname is Jiang, he claims to be a friend of the governor, and he is the same person as Jiang Taishou. Please see you late tonight, I want to meet the governor, and I have important matters to discuss. ”

Huo Jun and Jiang Ji glanced at each other, vaguely aware of the unusualness.

Huo Jun recalled for a long time and said: "A friend surnamed Jiang, could it be Jiujiang Jiang Gan?" ”

"Looks like him!"

Ding Feng was not sure and said: "Feng is not sure, only the feeling of familiarity." ”

It has been more than ten years since Jiang Gan persuaded Huo Jun to surrender last time. More than ten years have passed, unless it is a person with outstanding memory, it is really not easy for ordinary people to remember those who met in a hurry.

Jiang Ji stroked his beard and said, "Jiang Gan went to Hefei at night to beg the governor, or there was an emergency." Why don't you see it and see it as an enemy or a friend? ”

"Good!"

Huo Jun still had a lot of interest in Jiang Gan's arrival.

With Huo Jun's order, two attendants came with Jiang Gan, among whom Jiang Gan was still carrying a burden, which seemed to contain something.

After half a ring, Jiang Gan entered the hall with his burden on his back and greeted Huo Jun and Jiang Ji.

Huo Jun waved his hand to let the attendant retreat, looked at Jiang Gan, who was gradually growing gray hair, and said with a smile: "Since the farewell of Anhuikou, I haven't seen you for more than ten years, Ziyi's demeanor is still the same!" ”

"Don't dare!"

Jiang Gan sat in the banquet and said respectfully: "For more than ten years, the prince has been powerful in the world and famous in the world. Gan Hao read the Bible for the first time, how dare he say that his demeanor is still the same. ”

Touching his mustache, Huo Jun asked, "Ziyi came all the way from the Central Plains, and he visited late at night, I don't know what the matter is?" ”

Jiang Gan looked at Jiang Ji and Ding Feng present, and seemed to be quite embarrassed.

Huo Jun poured himself a cup of tea, said casually, "Zitong and Chengyuan are my confidants, but it doesn't hurt to say it!" ”

"Good!"

Jiang Gan waved his sleeves lightly and said: "Don't hide it from the prince, come from afar, it is really a plan for the future of the prince." Junhou is proficient in military strategy, Gai Han and Bai Nengbi, with his own strength, defeated the king of Wei in Jinkou, slightly Hefei in the east, and aided Hanzhong in the west, helping Liu Jun to lead the south. ”

"Therefore, if the prince has the talent of the heavens and the earth, why should he live under others for a long time, run for them, and only get a little wealth. The king of Wei praised the great achievements of the monarch and the marquis, and now he is willing to seal it with Jianghuai, and Xu Junhou is the king of Huainan! ”

The three words 'King of Huainan' came out, and everyone changed.

Jiang Ji, who was brushing his beard, stopped his hand, Ding Feng subconsciously stroked the long sword, and the two looked at Huo Jun one after another.

Huo Jun's heart beat violently a few times, and through Jiang Gan's foreshadowing and rumors in Wuhan, he gradually guessed what Jiang Gan might say. However, when I really heard the three words of King Huainan today, my heart was occupied by an emotion that was both excited and hesitant, and that feeling was indescribable.

Picking up the teacup, Huo Jun disguised his expression by drinking tea, trying to calm himself down.

"How can Jun He De be called the King of Huainan!" Huo Jun said lightly.

Jiang Gan chuckled a few times and said, "Chen Sheyan, the prince will have a kind of Xiangning?" ”

"Emperor Xi Gao built the foundation of the Han Dynasty for four hundred years with the body of the pavilion chief, dare to ask the prince is a kind?"

"Emperor Gao is martial and wise, Jun doesn't dare to compare!" Huo Jun put down the teacup and said.

"What about Han Shin?"

Jiang Gan didn't think about it, and said: "Han Xin is a world-class talent, he used to be a ranger under Huai, and then he eventually became the king of Qi. This question is the prince, is there a kind of Han Xin? ”

Seeing that Huo Jun was silent, Jiang Gan's words changed, and he said in an accentuated tone: "In ancient times, those who have made great achievements in the world and hold a large army often attract the fear of the monarch. The prince is better than Han and Bai, but don't forget the miserable situation of Han and Bai. ”

"General Han Xin, invincible in the world, unworldly, never seen again, mighty Xiang Yu, famous as the high emperor. When the world was unified, Emperor Gao was jealous, so he was killed in Chang'an, and the three clans died out. ”

"Bai Qi led the division, expected the enemy to mutate, surprisingly endless, the sound shook the world, pulled out Yan Ying in the south, and destroyed Changping in the north. When he was sick on the bed, he did not obey the king, he was bullied and humiliated, so he drew his sword and died. ”

"Cry of sorrow!"

Jiang Gan sighed sadly and said: "Kuang Fu Jun is a fundamental thing for a minister. However, the rabbit is dead and the dog is cooked, and the bird is hidden, which should be the sadness of the world! ”

"Zong Han Xin was full of scheming, invincible in the world, but died at the hands of women; Bai Qi overthrew countless masters, shook in China, and died under his own sword. ”

"It's not sad!"

Then, Jiang Gan's words were harsh, and he asked: "However, I don't know if the prince wants to follow Han Xin's example, or go to Baiqi's old things!" ”

"Bold!"

Ding Feng held the hilt of his sword in his hand and rebuked angrily.

Jiang Gan was not afraid and said: "Today, the north and the south will each have their own benefits. Why don't you rise up, hold a three-foot sword, and stand tall in Huainan, which is thousands of miles away. When the Han attacked the Wei, the Wei prisoner was close to the Han. ”

Even in the name of the king's longitude and latitude, the prestige is noble, and the help of the king of Wei may not be able to become the hegemony of the king according to Yangzhou. Being controlled by others, being afraid of Korea, and white things in front of the old is not a long-term solution! ”

Huo Jun's hand was turning the teacup, and his thoughts were complicated.

said before that he wanted to be the king of Huainan, and he thought it was ridiculous. But now Cao Cao really named him the king of Huainan, saying that he had no intention of moving, it was purely false.

Of course, those who are of high moral character and have no desires and desires are exempt. But Huo Jun is not such a person, he loves beauty, and he longs for fame and fortune.

As Jiang Gan said, if he wants to occupy the land of Huainan now, it is not difficult. Even if it is operated properly, it is not difficult to divide Jiangzuo.

At that time, it will be no problem to rely on Cao Wei and be the king of Huainan of Great Wei, and protect himself by limiting his land. Of course, counting on the Northern Expedition, or the unification of China, it must be hopeless.

Thirst is thirst, but for Huo Jun, there are other more important things besides fame and fortune.

Huo Jun was unmoved and asked, "The King of Wei has made me the king of Huainan, could it be that you are alone?" ”

"The prince is smiling!"

Jiang Gan unwrapped the burden and took out the seal of the king of Huainan and the canonization document of Cao Cao.

Sealing the seal of the king of Huainan and the documents, Jiang Gan said: "Prince, the seal of the king of Huainan and the handwritten book of the king of Wei are here!" ”

Huo Jun picked up the gold king seal and looked at it in his hand.

I have to say that the king seal is exquisite, it is made of pure gold, and it is shiny. There is a turtle button on it, and the four words "Huainan Wang Xi" are engraved below.

Seeing Huo Jun playing with the Huainan Wang Xi and showing his affection, Jiang Gan changed his words and said: "The king raised troops, and Liu Bei raised troops to attack. The king of Wei sent soldiers to support, and another envoy was selected to go south to be canonized. When Liu Bei's soldiers retreated, the king of Wei came out of Shouchun and the king, thinking that the king could accommodate himself. ”

"Shouchun?"

Huo Jun took his eyes off Wang Xi and said with a smile: "King Wei's reward is really rich!" ”

Jiang Gan stroked his beard and smiled, and said: "The king has the talent of the heavens and the earth, the countryman is unparalleled, and the king of Wei is very fond of it, how can he not appreciate it!" ”

"If I am the king, I am afraid that the king of Wei will be the son of heaven!" Huo Jun said with emotion.

Jiang Gan smiled silently, the King of Wei has the right to be crowned king, and only Emperor Wei has this right. Cao Cao used King Huainan and Na Shouchun to turn Huo Jun and Liu Bei against each other. On the occasion of shaking the world, it will be natural to be called emperor.

And that Shouchun was not unconditionally given to Huo Jun, but Huo Jun and Liu Bei turned against each other and accepted Cao Cao's canonization, after defeating Liu Bei, Cao Cao gave Shouchun to let Huo Jun live, after all, he couldn't take Hefei as the center.

You can say that Sun Quan fought wars, but you really can't say that Sun Quan's political methods are bad!

"What does the king think?" Jiang Gan asked.

Huo Jun pretended to be reluctant to put down Wang Xi and said, "This matter is important, you should retreat and rest first, and Rong Jun will discuss one or two." ”

"The king needs to be quick to decide, and it must not be delayed!" Jiang Gan persuaded.

"Hmm!"

Huo Jun smiled and said, "Jun is running hard, and he will retire and rest first." Tomorrow morning, Jun will have an answer! ”

"No!"

Seeing that Huo Jun had his own opinions, Jiang Gan had no choice but to withdraw silently. Only by remembering that Huo Jun just liked Wang Xi's performance could he be a little relieved.

After Jiang Gan retreated, Huo Jun put away his smile, his face was not happy or worried, and asked.

"When the second gentleman heard Jiang Gan's words, did he have a high opinion?"

(End of chapter)