Inspecting the barracks that day, in addition to Huo Yuan's private hiding of female dependents, there were also military marquis and his subordinates who gathered to gamble, and after being reported and exposed, they were arrested by Huo Jun for questioning.

After a day's surprise inspection, in addition to finding out Huo Yuan and a military marquis, there were also school captains and more than 30 soldiers who committed crimes due to poor fortifications.

More than ten people, including Huo Yuan and the military marquis, were beheaded, and the captain who did not repair the base strictly was dismissed as the first to atone for his crimes, and the rest were punished large and small.

Even the clan generals were beheaded, and the officers and men of the whole army were all solemn and did not dare to relax.

Huo Yuan was buried at the funeral, and Huo Jun personally saw him off, crying bitterly.

At the funeral, his wife Li scolded the concubine for harming people, and scolded Huo Yuan for being greedy for women. Huo Jun was worried about the trouble of the Li family to find the concubine's room, so he asked him to choose a house to settle down and not hold him responsible.

Immediately afterwards, Huo Jun asked Liu Bei to allow his son Huo Xu to inherit Huo Yuan's title of Pavilion Marquis, and divide his own 200 households and his son, making a total of 700 households. and named Huo Xu as the speaker and let him be appointed as a minister.

Liu Bei was shocked by Huo Jun's behavior of upholding military law, and replied to Huo Jun's request, but also said in the letter that Huo Yuan was a general of the country, and it was not appropriate to be so harsh today.

When Zhang Fei heard about this, he was drinking wine, he was much sober, and he suddenly felt a chill in his neck. I have secretly sworn that I can drink with Huo Jun, and I must not work with him.

Although Huo Du and the Huo clan complained, under Huo Jun's kind of kindness, there was no criticism, and they felt sorry for Huo Yuan.

In the big tent, Pang Tong looked ashamed, and arched his hand and said: "Governor, the ruling army has failed, and he didn't even notice that Huo Yuan was secretly hiding his female dependents in the army. If it can be detected, it may be able to be blocked in advance. ”

"Fei Shiyuan's fault!"

Huo Jun put down his pen and sighed and said: "The king's name is the commander of the sergeant, but our generals have a lot of unruly temperament, and they can't be ruled by the king." Since the founding of the country by Your Majesty, because of me, the generals have thought that their merits are high, and they are often arrogant above his generals. If you don't punish them with military orders now, you will surely bring disaster in the future. ”

In the past, it was difficult for him to understand why there were arrogant generals, but now since he commanded the army, he has a sense of it.

Perennial fighting, disregard for human life, repeated exploits, favored by the superiors, and self-esteem. In this way, many people will change their mentality because of this, and they are in the army all the year round, and they make friends in case of trouble, how can they not be arrogant?

Pang Tong, the deputy governor of the civil and military forces, wanted to convince the generals in the army, and he was afraid that the battle of Xiangfan alone would not be enough. Therefore, Pang is called to govern the army, and it is actually difficult to manage the generals in depth.

Huo Jun served in the Beijing Division, and the generals thought they were unrestrained, dealing with Pang Tong on the surface, and letting themselves go in private. In the long run, lax military discipline is inevitable. After all, it's quick to learn badly, but it's too difficult to learn well. This severe punishment is enough to make the generals fear it and restore the military discipline of the past.

"The one who governs the army is me, there is chaos in the army today, and it is difficult to be uneasy, please pay a fine for half a year, in order to pay for the wives and children of the soldiers who died because of military discipline." Pang Tong said sincerely.

"That's it!"

Huo Jun didn't hesitate and said, "And according to what Shiyuan said." ”

"No!"

Jiang Ji thought of his ministry that had no one to govern, and asked: "Governor, now that Huo Yuan is dead, who should be in charge of his subordinates?" ”

Huo Jun paced and thought slightly, his eyes looked at Huo Fan, and asked, "Huo Qiukou's soldiers, are you willing to receive it?" ”

Huo Fan stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "The governor orders, Fan is happy to obey!" ”

"Good!"

Huo Jun showed appreciation and said, "Most of Huo Qiukou's subordinates are members of the Huo clan, or they are in-laws. When going to the army today, it is advisable to be a grace and power, and not to be affectionate and forgetful. ”

Most of the armies in troubled times are clans, relatives, and cronies as henchmen, so as to control the army. However, it is easy to have difficulties in governing the army, that is, how to deal with these henchmen, the punishment is light, and it is inconvenient to govern the army; If the penalty is heavy, it will make people complain.

As a junior, it is not easy for Huo Fan to accept Huo Yuan's generals.

Huo Fan's face was slightly straight, and he arched his hand. "Remember what the Governor said!"

"Let's go!"

"No!"

After Huo Fan left, Jiang Ji handed over the letter from the Beijing division and said: "Your Majesty will go on a northern expedition in March, and you want to break Wancheng first, thinking that you will attack the east and the west." and Ma Chao and Lu Xun went out of the customs, and then went down to the Wuguan, and drove straight to the gates. Now His Majesty has asked the governor to decide on his own time to use troops, and to protect Jianghuai as the top. ”

Fa Zheng suggested that Liu Bei send troops to Wancheng first, and make his own move to attack Wancheng to attract Cao Pi's army to Wancheng. Cao Pi's army went south to Wancheng, which was conducive to Ma Chao and Lu Xun's northern expedition.

He Ma and Lu sent troops, and the sailors went upriver from the analysis of the water, and Liu Bei led the sergeants under his tent to turn to the west, using the water and land soldiers and horses to conquer the Wuguan. Then, Liu Bei led the elite infantry cavalry into Guanzhong, hoping to take Guanzhong.

Huo Jun flipped through the letter and said: "Since our army is a partial army, it is not advisable to use troops too early, nor too late. And when the news of the military situation in Licheng came, the sailors were ordered to go out at any time. ”

"No!"

Not to mention that Huo Jun was waiting for the opportunity of the Northern Expedition, in Wuhan, the capital division, Liu Bei had already started the Northern Expedition.

Seeing that Huang Zhong fell from his war horse, his illness could not be cured for a long time. Liu Bei finished his political affairs and took Fa Zheng to visit Huang Zhong in the house.

"Your Majesty!"

"The old minister has missed the distance, please forgive your majesty!"

Hearing that Liu Bei came to the door, Huang Zhong came to the door on crutches and with the support of his adopted son Huang Xu.

Today's Huang Zhong's face is sallow, and he no longer has the flushed appearance of the past, he is on crutches, and his legs and feet are inconvenient, which is embarrassing.

"Qing is not feeling well, so there is no need to make this big gift!"

Seeing that Huang Zhong was about to kneel and bow, Liu Bei hurriedly stepped forward to help him up and said, "I am about to go on a northern expedition, and now I am about to hear about Qingqing's illness, and I am very uneasy, so I have come to visit the old general." ”

Huang Zhong looked ashamed, sighed and said: "The old minister is old and can't serve His Majesty to fight, but let His Majesty come to ask for a doctor, which should be a shame to kill the old minister." ”

Liu Bei held Huang Zhong's hand and said with feeling: "The old general fell and was injured, it should be my fault!" ”

"Your Majesty!"

Huang Zhong followed Liu Bei into the house, beat his left arm, and said in annoyance: "How can it be Your Majesty's fault that the minister rides a horse to practice." When the minister's body is useless, he does not control the fierce horse. ”

Liu Bei shook hands and patted the back of his hand, and said with concern: "The old general has fought for the country all his life, and he is seventy years old, and it is difficult to charge and fight. Now that the younger generations are getting older, it is better to watch them fight and cultivate their bodies and minds at home. ”

Huang Zhong's expression was touched, and he said: "The minister is a martial artist, and the years have passed under Liu Jingsheng, and Liu Guoan is not a good lord of Bole. The minister is fortunate to meet His Majesty, and he has to make meritorious contributions and show his talents in his life. Seventy years old today, I don't hate the lack of longevity, but I hate that I can't serve His Majesty, and I tend to destroy Cao, Ji Xinghan. ”

Hearing this, Liu Bei clenched Huang Zhong's palm and said movingly: "The old general should take care of his body, and he will be useful in the future." ”

Huang Zhong shook his head slightly, beat his thighs, coughed and said, "The old minister's health is declining, and I am afraid it will be difficult to serve His Majesty again." Now I only hope that His Majesty will protect the dragon body, in order to map the Central Plains, and then build the prosperity of the Han family. ”

"The heart of the old general, I know it!"

Liu Bei held Huang Zhong's hand, called his adopted son Huang Xu, and said: "I will raise troops for the Northern Expedition in the near future, and I will stay at home and serve the old general." If there is a shortage of medicinal materials for the old general's diagnosis and treatment, they can go to the palace to ask for it. Physician Du Du, excellent medical skills, can treat old generals. ”

"Your Majesty!"

Huang Zhong waved his hand again and again and said, "The courtier still has the courage, how can he let him serve the old minister at home." Now we should follow Your Majesty's meritorious service, behead the generals, and conquer Chang'an for Your Majesty. ”

"This~"

Liu Bei's face was embarrassed, he felt that Huang Zhong's body was difficult to hold on to returning to his teacher. Huang Zhong himself has no son, and now he is not even an adopted son, and it is too sad to have no children to die at that time.

Huang Zhong seemed to see what Liu Bei was thinking, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, it is a shame that the minister cannot join the army because of his illness. Now because of the old minister, let the heir stay at home, which makes the old minister even more ashamed. The son is not under the knee, and the minister still has a grandson at home, I hope Your Majesty will not worry about this! ”

As he spoke, Huang Zhong looked at Huang Xu and said solemnly: "Boy, if you are in Chang'an, you should write to tell me." ”

"No!"

"So~"

Liu Bei hesitated for a long time, and when he saw Huang Zhong's firm expression, he could only relax and say, "And as the old general intended!" ”

(End of chapter)