Wuhan, Imperial Palace.

On the palace avenue, in the spring, the big 傩 (nuó), the evil spirits are sacrificed, and the grand occasion is unprecedented.

The main dancer of the 'Fang Xiang clan', dressed in soap clothes, wearing red robes, wearing bear skins, wearing masks, four fierce eyes, shining with light, anyone who looks at him, will be terrified by the terrifying appearance.

The 'Fang Xiang clan' held the shield and led the twelve dancers with the heads of the crowned beasts, waving spears and bells under the peculiar drum music, dancing to chase away the epidemic.

In addition, 120 "boys" - children, wearing red curtains on their heads, soapy green clothes, holding big drums, dancing and shouting.

In front of the main hall, Liu Bei sat on the main couch in a dress, smiling with a white beard. Huo Jun, Guan Yu, Zhuge Liang, Yu Ban and other officials all wore big red curtains, sat on the left and right, and watched the opera.

Since the end of the war, Pang Tong returned to Jianghuai to sit in the town, and Huo Jun returned to Beijing on the order of Liu Bei.

As for Yu Ban's words, Gai knew that he could not return to the Central Plains, so he lay down and became the mascot of the Southern Han Dynasty. In order to disgust Cao Cao, Liu Bei didn't care whether Yu Ban accepted it or not, and was named General Anbei and Marquis of Yecheng.

Therefore, when he goes in and out of important occasions, he often accompanies Liu Bei by his side. Liu Bei's move not only meant to be favorably forbidden, but also meant to show his outstanding military achievements to his ministers.

Liu Bei pointed to 'Fang Xiang' and said with a smile: "Yun Chang, today's dance curtain to drive away the epidemic, not only has the meaning of praying for the Han Dynasty to drive away the disaster, but also wishes Yun Chang a speedy recovery." ”

Gai is Guan Yu knows that his arrow wound is serious and difficult to heal. That day, no matter how Liu Bei persuaded him, Guan Yu was always reluctant to return to Beijing first.

After the army returned to Beijing, the famous doctor Du Du treated Guan Yu's injuries, which was also tricky. The arrow wound is first an abscess that is inflamed and inflamed into the lungs, followed by a fractured sternum that is painful and difficult to integrate, and seems to have a tendency to shift its location.

Famous doctors are not easy to treat, in order to bless Guan Yu to recover, Liu Bei is to hold a big ba, hoping to exorcise evil for Guan Yu and shelter.

"Thank you brother for your kindness, my brother is grateful!"

Guan Yu coughed his throat, thanked Liu Bei, and said gratefully: "Northern Expedition to Xiangfan, the soldiers are tired and the people are tired, today's grand event, the younger brother hopes that the elder brother is in good health, I wish this year a smooth wind and rain, and a bumper harvest of grains, it is a great year." ”

"Haha......"

Liu Bei held Guan Yu's hand, full of pride, and said with a smile: "You and my brothers share the joy." ”

As he spoke, Liu Bei saw the lonely Yu Ban and asked, "Wen Ze has watched the Central Plains opera, but I don't know what Wu Chu's opera is?" ”

"Your Majesty!"

Yu Ban reacted quickly and said: "The Central Plains opera is more solemn, and the Jing Chu opera is more supernatural, each with its own merits, which is full of praise." ”

Liu Bei beckoned left and right and said: "Most of them pour wine and cut meat for the prince, don't slack off." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Seeing Liu Bei treating him so favorably, Huo, Ge and the others didn't feel it, but there were already officials at the table who were dissatisfied.

"Or if someone defeats tens of thousands of people and surrenders them, how dare they respect the generals now, and be on the side of his lord and enjoy honor, which should be surprising to Da!"

Meng Da, who had a broken hand, saw that Yu Ban was so favored, and said sarcastically: "If I am defeated and captured, I can only repay my benefactor by death, how dare I forget the grace of the king because of greed for life and love for nobles." ”

Although Meng Da did not name who it was, everyone knew that it was Yu Ban, and they all looked at Yu Ban.

Under the gaze of everyone, Yu Ban's face turned red, and he didn't dare to say anything to refute it.

"Zidu!"

Fa Zheng reminded softly, signaling Meng Da not to say anything nonsense.

"And drink!"

Liu Bei smiled, not affected by this little thing, raised the wine bottle, and saluted everyone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Huo Jun and everyone raised the wine bottle and saluted Liu Bei.

"Report!"

Zhuge Ke presented the letter and said, "Your Majesty, the overseer Zhao Ang has arrived!" ”

Liu Bei put down the wine bottle, took the brocade box, and opened it to watch.

However, it was Lu Xun and Zhao Ang who reported the process of the battle of Xialu, and there was also an impeachment of Zhang Fei for improper use of troops.

Liu Bei saw the content of his recital, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Brother, what's wrong?"

Guan Yu noticed the change in Liu Bei's expression and asked.

Zhuge Liang shook the feather fan lightly and asked, "Your Majesty, could it be that there is a change in Hanzhong?" Or is General Zhang in an unfavorable war? ”

Liu Bei pressed down the letter and said in a muffled voice: "The army of General Yide was unfortunately defeated by Ma Chao. Yao Jing and Zheng He led their troops to surrender to Ma Chao, and they were almost killed by Zhang Da and Fan Jiang because of drunkenness and whipping soldiers. ”

Hearing that Zhang Fei was almost killed, Guan Yu's expression suddenly changed, and he asked, "Brother, is there anything wrong with that Yide?" ”

"Nothing happens to Yide!"

Liu Bei spat out a turbid breath, and said helplessly: "However, there are generals and schools who jointly impeached Yide, saying that Yide's generals were lawless, drunk and irritable during the expedition, and often whipped the soldiers, so it led the generals to centrifuge and suffered a great defeat. ”

"This?"

Hearing this, Guan Yu's face was embarrassed, and he wanted to say something but couldn't say anything.

According to the law of the army, Zhang Fei is not a minor crime, and he will be removed from his official position at the least and punished and beheaded.

Liu Bei took into account the brotherly feelings and did not want to make a big move, so he tested everyone and said: "Zhong Miao, Kong Ming, victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers, and now the defeat of Lu, Yao Jing and Zheng He surrendered to the enemy, how can they blame General Yide for their lawlessness?" ”

Zhuge Liang held the fan and arched his hand and said: "The defeat of Xia Lu is really as His Majesty said, it is not the fault of one person. However, General Zhang was the commander-in-chief, and he was defeated because of excessive drinking, and he resented the generals. Today, the generals are jointly sparse, and if they are not punished, it may be difficult to obey the mouths of the generals. ”

"Strategist!"

When Guan Yu saw Zhuge Liang talking like this, he could only look at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei looked hesitant, he knew that Zhang Fei was at fault in this matter, but he really couldn't bear to punish his brother who was born and died with him.

"Zhong Miao!"

Liu Bei needed someone to support him, so he looked at Huo Jun.

Huo Jun saw that everyone's eyes were looking at him, and there was a bitter smile in his heart.

In terms of his means of governing the army, Zhang Fei had to lose his head. However, how could Zhang Fei be the same as an ordinary soldier, and if Liu Bei had such a decisive and ruthless method, he would not be Liu Bei.

Of course, this is also related to Liu Bei's thoughts, although the Southern Han Dynasty was established, but Liu Bei's thoughts were still stuck in the warlord melee, and he didn't like to use the system to speak, but liked to use human favors.

Human affection is certainly charming, but the rule of law should not only be used to ensure the operation of the country.

"What do you think?" Liu Bei asked.

Huo Jun pondered for a while and said, "Jun is thinking about Cao Cao's dismissal of Cao Ren and his demotion to the common people. ”

Hearing this, Liu Bei's expression changed greatly, and he said in shock: "Yide's crime is not like this!" ”

"That's not what I mean!"

Huo Jun put down the wine bottle and explained: "Your Majesty often takes the rise and destruction of Cao Cao as his own responsibility, but Cao Cao enforces the law fairly, how can His Majesty not be the same." His Majesty regards Yide as his brother, and his affection is deep. However, the defeat of Yide's drinking army is small, if it is because of His Majesty's indulgence, he will lose his life in the future, and it will be too late to regret it! ”

"Bashu is closed, the Shu people are frivolous, and there are few people who are of the same heart as His Majesty. As the governor of Jiangzhou, Yide is dedicated to Bashu, and he should have the responsibility of appeasing the generals. However, Yide lost the morale of the army because of the whipping of the soldiers, which should endanger the foundation of the Han Dynasty! ”

"Fortunately, Yao Jing and Zheng returned to the camp to surrender to the enemy, if they fought with Fu Fang and defected, the army would inevitably be destroyed. Your Majesty wants to prosper the Han Dynasty, so you should take precautions and not underestimate this matter. ”

After these words, Liu Bei was silent. He knew that Zhang Fei had walked around the ghost gate, and if Wang Ping hadn't appeared in time, Zhang Fei might have disappeared. As Huo Jun said, the defeat of the army is a small matter, but the loss of life is a big thing.

Excessive pampering is not love, but harming this person.

Liu Bei sighed, looked at a few people beside him, and asked, "How do you think you should punish Yide?" ”

Zhuge Liang thought about it and said: "General Yide was defeated by drinking, and his army was lost. Today, he can demote his rank as a general and temporarily transfer back to Wuhan. The candidate for the governor of Jiangzhou can be recommended by the generals, or he can be appointed by His Majesty. ”

Huo Jun nodded in agreement, and said: "Your Majesty and Yide have not seen each other for many years, and now I temporarily order them to return to Beijing, which can not only be regarded as a punishment and punishment for His Majesty's friendship with him." ”

"That's it!"

Liu Bei patted his knees, and said that Guan Yu said with a smile: "Yun Chang, you and I haven't seen Yide for many years, and now we can let them return to Beijing and talk about brotherhood!" ”

"Hmm!"

Guan Yu bowed his head and said: "The prime minister's punishment is fair, and my brother thinks it is feasible." ”

Liu and Guan are not blind people, and now Zhang Fei made a mistake and asked him to go back to Beijing to think about it, which also meets their needs.

Liu Bei thought for a while and said: "Today, the general Zhang Fei of the chariot cavalry is demoted to the general of the left, and the governor of Jiangzhou is dismissed, so that he will immediately return to Beijing for reflection." The position of governor of Jiangzhou cannot be recommended by the generals, but can be moved by Lu Xun. ”

"Governor of Hanzhong?"

Liu Bei hesitated for a moment and said: "Since He Gongmiao was in the army, he has been strictly organized and has fought well. The elite soldiers under his account can now make him the governor of Hanzhong and specialize in Guanlong. ”

He Qi surrendered to Liu Bei after the pacification of Jiangdong, and for more than ten years, he fought in the south and the north, and traveled in all directions for a long time, which can be described as loyal

After the Pingshu was leveled, Liu Bei deliberately left He Qi to serve as a Taishou in Shu, and the outer Weiwen Mountain was barbaric, and the inner peace was not from the Shu people. Therefore, whether it is qualifications or military exploits, He Qi can be qualified to be the governor of Hanzhong.

(End of chapter)