Chang Wu set off again, returning to the direction of Bailu County. The Huang Zhihu who was sent over, Xu Mu didn't hesitate at all, and left it with Fan Lu, who was waiting for him, and became a junior captain first.
If someone like this uses it, he won't feel at ease after all. There is no need to go back to Chengdu for the time being.
"Fan Lu, did you come here for anything?"
"My lord, not really. At most, some refugees were hungry and fainted, so they shared some food."
Xu Mu nodded.
This time, the meeting with Zuo Shiren was not too successful. The two families are not considered a true alliance, but fortunately the talks have not collapsed, and there is still hope.
"Return to Shu!"
"Go back to Shu! My lord has ordered us to return to Shu immediately!"
Joining forces, more than 10,000 men and horses began to march quickly towards Bailu County.
…
"My lord, Xu Buyi's attitude just now was a bit arrogant. He seems to have forgotten that he came to ask for help." A counselor accompanying the Lingzhou army who was also returning was unable to help but speak.
"You don't understand." Zuo Shiren lifted the bead curtain of the carriage and looked out the window.
"His behavior makes him look like someone who wants to form an alliance. It would be suspicious if he only agreed."
"As for asking for help, it makes no sense. As I said, Cangzhou is like a mountain, and I need someone who dares to move the mountain. Since he dares to move, he is the same person as me."
“When looking at things, you have to look at the ultimate benefit.”
"Since we are on the same side, there is no harm in cooperating. I have understood this thing about reputation a long time ago. If not, the group of people in Shanyue will not follow me to conquer the country."
"Some people say I'm just trying to gain fame. It doesn't matter if it's true or false. As long as people believe it, it's successful."
The counselors accompanying the army nodded frequently when they heard this.
"Go back to Chuzhou and wait for Xiao Buyi's announcement."
…
In about five or six days, Xu Mucai rushed back to Chengdu with three thousand guards.
Just as they stopped their horses, they were met by a crying Li Dawan, followed closely by Jiang Caiwei, and Dongfang Jing pushing a wooden wheel cart.
"My lord, the teacher is already waiting in the palace."
Xu Mu nodded. He really wanted to discuss the alliance with the two military advisors carefully this time.
"As expected." In the palace, Jia Zhou sat on a chair, worried for a moment.
"Teacher, could this King of Lingzhou be a fake ally?"
"That's not possible." Jia Zhou shook his head, "On the south bank of the Xiangjiang River, only Shuzhou is willing to cooperate with him. Unless he dares to lead troops northward. But I think about it, most of his subordinates are navy. , there is no reason to be stupid.”
Xu Mu agreed with Jia Zhou's words.
As the saying goes, no one who has reached this point is a fool. One or two, they are like human spirits, waiting for the opportunity, and then sweep across thirty states in the world.
"In the past few days since my lord has left, Chai Zong has reported back at the front line, and more and more sentries have been dispatched from Liangzhou."
It's nothing more than trying to find out what's true in Shuzhou.
After all, the current situation is that Shuzhou is under siege. At first glance, it looks like an old dog lying in a coffin, dying early and dying late.
"I guess even Lianghu didn't expect that my lord would dare to meet Zuo Shiren and make an alliance."
Zuo Shiren's Lingzhou was far away from Shuzhou and could not be reached with eight poles. But it happened to be common interests, and they had the capital to talk and form an alliance.
"Wenlong, have you found out? Who is in charge of Muyunzhou now?"
It shouldn't be Wei Diao, a bitch. The Queen of the Su family is not stupid. Xu Mu suddenly remembered what Huang Daochong said to him when he was in Kezhou.
The identity of this girl from the Su family is becoming more and more confusing.
"My lord, we have found out clearly. They are the Four Eagles of Cangzhou, and the leader is Zhang Shun, who shot Chenjiaqiao to death with one arrow."
"Cangzhou Four Eagles."
Xu Mu closed his eyes. Chen Jiaqiao died in Cangzhou. This name has been deeply imprinted on him.
This is a big feud. The Queen of the Su family and the so-called Four Eagles of Cangzhou will not let anyone go.
"A total of 60,000 people are guarding Muyun Prefecture. Among them, 30,000 are from the Cangzhou Army, and the other 30,000 are the rebel forces that have just joined. As for Wei Diao's part of the Xia'er Army, they have been transferred to Cangzhou."
"Sooner or later, this person who kills his master for glory will be punished and killed."
"It should be." Jia Zhou nodded.
Xu Mu exhaled.
"Looking for an opportunity, I want to give Zuo Shiren a try first. No matter what, the safety of Shuzhou is the most important thing."
"My lord, there is a good opportunity over there in Muyun State."
Xu Mu also generally understood what Jia Zhou meant. Attacking to the northwest is a bit unrealistic at the moment. The direction to Muyunzhou became the best choice for a while.
It's a pity for the chief helmsman.
"Inform the Night Owl Group to keep an eye on Muyunzhou."
If given the opportunity, Xu Mu would be eager to lead his troops eastward and behead all four flies in Cangzhou to pay homage to Chenjiaqiao's grave.
…
Anling Mountains separates Shunan and Muyun Prefecture. The only way to get between the two is to take a boat or climb the mountain road with difficulty.
The mountain road is obviously not suitable anymore. If the army is as slow as a tortoise, they might as well wait until the battle is over and then come over to wash the ground and collect the corpses.
Therefore, Zhang Shun is relieved.
Some time ago, he had dispatched additional manpower to guard the banks of the Xiangjiang River. If the Shu people make any unusual moves and dare to raft down, they will definitely be discovered.
That damn Xu Buyi has become more and more popular recently. This kind of limelight made Zhang Shun very unhappy. He prides himself on being a sensible person, but no matter what, he still can't stand it.
How could a man with a mud-legged background be so virtuous and capable? He became the king of Shuzhou and dared to drive out all the aristocratic families in Shuzhou. Although he had the great merit of rejecting Beidi, he was somewhat capable, but this method made people very angry.
Perhaps it means that you want to take a bunch of mud-legged people to fight for the world?
"If your Majesty gives the order, I will dare to attack Shu." Zhang Shun said in a dull tone. Around him, the other Cangzhou Sanying also looked unhappy.
"In the palace... after Empress Su became pregnant with the dragon seed, I heard that she has already helped handle the government affairs."
"No more discussing state affairs." Zhang Shun interrupted with a cold face.
"If there is anything wrong, the heads of your family and mine have already come forward. Don't forget that Cangzhou was able to conquer Muyunzhou because of Queen Su's ability."
The other Mitakas were silent for a while and did not refute.
"Come on, let's raise a toast." Zhang Shun smiled and returned to his usual expression.
"Don't be anxious and wait for the order from the palace. One day, I and the Four Eagles of Cangzhou will conquer Chengdu and become famous all over the world."
