As the night comes to an end, the fire is dying.
The water battle that lasted all night has finally seen a winner. Thousands of warships were once the backbone of Muyun State's army, but now they are like tombs.
There are floating corpses everywhere, burned, scalded, and covered with arrows... Everywhere you look is touching.
"Military Advisor, Military Advisor Rulong." Chen Changqing's voice trembled.
"Master Marquis, I am still here." Hu Baisong leaned on the deck and sighed with difficulty.
"Military advisor, you said you would win a great victory!"
Hu Baisong closed his eyes and didn't answer.
He admitted that he had been careless before. But in the end, when Thief Xu was the bait, his master fell into the trap too quickly.
Can't stop it.
"Master Marquis, please return to the ship."
In today's situation, thousands of warships were burned down to less than a thousand, and this was after they desperately tried to get out.
There are still traces of burnt marks on many warships.
As for the soldiers, even Chen Changqing did not dare to let others count them. In short, many, many died.
"Military advisor, how can I be convinced?"
"Master Hou, look ahead!" Hu Baisong's voice was sad.
When Chen Changqing raised his eyes and moved forward, he discovered that the front of the Fushan River section was already covered with various sunken ships and messes. It was impossible to get past it in a short period of time. Unless it means that he is willing to take the risk of landing with the remaining army.
"I have already guessed that Mr. Dongwu will consider this step. If the Marquis lands ashore, there will definitely be an ambush."
"Ambush, ambush! Does this thief Xu dare to fight me head-on?"
Hu Baisong didn't answer.
Those with weak military strength can only take advantage of the situation. This is the truth throughout the ages. Xu Thief took advantage of the fire to win. Although he is unwilling to admit it, he can still be regarded as a figure.
There was also Mr. Dongwu who made a series of plans and schemes, directly locking Muyunzhou's 200,000 troops in Fushan.
"The military advisor really wants to return to Muyun State."
Hu Baisong nodded bitterly.
Chen Changqing's face was gloomy, but deep down in his heart, he was still willing to listen to Hu Baisong's words. If it were not for Hu Baisong, there would be no plan to blackmail the emperor.
"If I come back, Thief Xu will go to Shu. How can I be willing to do so, how can I be so willing to do so!"
"How can I be willing to--"
Bang.
Hearing an explosion, Chen Changqing's expression suddenly changed drastically, and he hurriedly asked people to get back to the ship.
"Quick, there are still water ghosts! Return to the ship quickly and return to Muyun State!"
"Hou, Mr. Hou, it's not a water ghost. It was the bamboo rafts under the boat that burned and exploded." General Youli spoke with difficulty.
…
The river bank next to Fushan. Xu Mu, Jia Zhou, and Li Zhiqiu, whose face was full of dust and smoke, sat side by side. The soldiers nearby rushed to bring hot tea.
"Send me some tea and wine!"
"In this case, Mr. Wen Long should be the first to take credit." Li Zhiqiu patted the wine jar away, unable to hide the smile on his face.
"Director Li is also a miraculous performer."
Li Zhiqiu sighed, "It's a pity that I can't kill this dog Chen Changqing."
"That Rulong is a man. He found a way to retreat early." Jia Zhou took the wine jar, filled a cup with a teacup, put it in his mouth and drank slowly.
"We have counted the number of people before. Muyunzhou's army... has at least more than 90,000 casualties. Including missing persons and deserters, the number is at least 140,000."
"In other words, even if Chen Changqing returns to Muyun Prefecture, there will still be 60,000 troops left?"
Jia Zhou smiled and said, "Master Li, that's not the case. This is an allied army. Except for the ones from Cangzhou, the Jiang bandits who were recruited for peace were defeated. I estimate that when we return to Muyun Prefecture, Chen Changqing's remaining soldiers will be even more powerful." There are less than 20,000 troops stationed there.”
"Moreover, this is an army with broken morale. Like a toothless tiger, it will flee when it sees a wolf."
Li Zhiqiu looked excited when he heard this.
This cooperation was what he had been waiting for. Without the military power, he would have the opportunity to take over Muyun State.
"Congratulations to Captain Li in advance." Xu Mu slightly cupped his hands, and suddenly thought of something, "If Captain Li really enters Muyun State, what will happen to the little emperor?"
Li Zhiqiu was startled, looking a little hesitant.
"I don't know yet."
Xu Mu nodded and didn't want to ask any more questions. Since taking the second path, he has completely bid farewell to the decadent Daji Court.
"My little boss, aren't you going to join Shu? Just in time, you and I each get what we need."
"That's easy to say."
"The road ahead is long. Don't worry about your return date." Li Zhiqiu stood up, holding the wine bowl.
"Drink with me, my little boss."
"Mr. Wenlong also drank together."
"Don't ask about your return date!"
The three of them raised their heads and drank the wine in one gulp.
Li Zhiqiu wiped away the wine stains, and his expression suddenly became arrogant.
"If Xiaodong's family enters Shu, I will enter Muyun State. After this, I am willing to become friends with Xiaodong's family."
"I will go east, and my little boss will go north."
Xu Mu said nothing. Jia Zhou, who was next to him, also smiled slightly.
This is undoubtedly a decision for both parties to avoid a fight in future territorial expansion.
Of course, this is an excuse.
Xu Mu understood, and Li Zhiqiu who spoke also understood that it was just to consolidate a friendship.
Not far to the north of Shuzhou is the land of Liangzhou. Xu Mu has no plans for the time being. What he currently occupies is only one Linjiang County in Shuzhou.
Of course, several towns around Bailu County, as well as those river bandit water villages, should also be put on the agenda. In any case, this was the first territory he divided.
"Time is running out, Rong takes the first step!"
Li Zhiqiu smiled, and more than 4,000 knights and 16,700 rebels began to gather slowly.
The pushed grain carts and some simple baggage were also slowly loaded onto the ship.
In this battle of Fushan, a total of more than 800 warships were captured, and Li Zhiqiu divided more than 300 ships. Of course, many of these warships bear more or less scorch marks, but fortunately they can still be repaired.
"The river boat still needs repairs, Captain Li will proceed slowly." Xu Mu stood on the river bank and held his hands.
"When you enter Muyun Prefecture, Captain Li needs to wait for the opportunity and don't be impatient. Today's Yuncheng in Muyun Prefecture, no matter how you say it, is also the capital of the Epoch Times." Jia Zhou also added.
"Don't worry, you two. This time, my Xia'er Army from Thirty States will definitely show some heroic spirit."
Say it.
Li Zhiqiu suddenly turned around, relied on Qinggong, and hurriedly skimmed across the water to the boat.
"The mountains and rivers are shaken by mist and rain!" Li Zhiqiu shouted, holding his sword.
"Destroy the dynasty with one sword in ten years!" Countless knights and soldiers roared in unison.
…
"Earlier, he wanted to enter Shu." Jia Zhou withdrew his greeting gesture and turned around to speak.
"I guess he wanted to pull out your nail in the beginning."
"Wenlong, why don't you pull it out again?"
Jia Zhou paused, with a relaxed look on his face.
"Because the scene where my lord fought against the Jiang bandits made him change his mind. At that time, my lord still had more than 10,000 troops, including 6,000 light cavalry, which was not weaker than him."
Xu Mu nodded solemnly.
"Choose Chen Changqing. No matter whether he wins or loses, this round will completely destroy the name of the Xiaerjun. After all, what Chen Changqing represents is the imperial family and the emperor Yuan An. It can be regarded as fulfilling the oath to kill the dynasty. .”
"The chief rudder of the Thirty States is not a simple person."
"If one day, the chivalrous men of the Thirty States are united in one heart and one mind -" Jia Zhou closed his eyes slightly, then spoke again, his tone suddenly changed.
"He is my lord's fierce rival in the world."
"Wenlong, it's still far away."
"Not far." Jia Zhou looked serious, "When I put on the scribe's robe again, I have already made a secret oath that I will help my lord and one day conquer thirty states in the world and establish a dynasty!"
"Entering Shu is my lord's first step."
In the wind, Xu Mu was silent for a while, firmly clasping his fists, and worshiped Jia Zhou.
"As I said before, I have Jia Wenlong, who is like a tiger with added wings."
