The meeting with Shangguan Shu, due to the appearance of Zhuge Lai, undoubtedly made the whole thing develop smoothly.
But that doesn't mean that this is a success.
However, there are benefits to having more dads...
"The master of Hall Shangguan said that after he returns, he will find a way to select good talents, and then let the lord choose. In addition, the food and grass baggage that previously supported the Xiaer Rebel Army will also be transferred to Shuzhou." Li Xiaoyao said beside him. Of course.
To be honest, this time Shangguan said that these people had entered Shu, although he was just talking about it. But no matter what, it always takes a break-in time.
And Li Xiaoyao is more like a middleman.
Of course, Xu Mu is also confident that it won't be long before he and the upper echelons of these heroes will completely unite as one and get on the right track.
As Jia Zhou said, whether it is temples or rivers and lakes, in this troubled time, there is actually no conflict.
"Xiaoyao, you have grown up." Xu Mu reached out and stroked Li Xiaoyao's head. He has followed Li Zhiqiu since he was a child. As he grows up and behaves, Li Xiaoyao has a vague demeanor of Li Zhiqiu.
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In the middle of the laurel month, the day of autumn harvest is getting closer and closer.
On the ridges of the fields, people with festive faces can be seen everywhere. While waiting for the autumn harvest, they occasionally gather together to drink wine and talk and sing.
"My lord, why don't you take a guess, how many warehouses of rice will our Sichuan Tianfu have in this round of autumn harvest?" Jia Zhou said with a smile.
Food is the most important thing for the people. Whether it is to support the people or to support scholars, food is the top priority. Previously, Shuzhou, which was riddled with holes, was often in a passive situation due to food and grass problems.
"Wenlong, if I guess, it's at least five hundred warehouses."
Xu Mu worked hard for these Sichuan rice.
"My lord guessed five hundred warehouses, then I will guess more than one thousand warehouses. My lord's temperament is really cautious."
"If it weren't for this cautious temperament, I would have been dead long ago." Xu Mu's voice was helpless.
There was still some time before the autumn harvest. He helped Jia Zhou get on the carriage and the two of them headed towards the Chengdu Palace. As soon as he returned to the palace, Xu Mu received another news.
An extremely shocking news.
"Fang Ru, a man from Laizhou, conquered Yanzhou and united the two states. He wanted to proclaim himself an emperor and establish a country. He named him Dajing, Kaiyuan Enxing, and established his capital in Jiqiu, Laizhou. He led a total of 200,000 people."
This news made Xu Mu, who was still enjoying the autumn harvest, frown for a moment. Jia Zhou next to him was nothing more than the same.
Originally, Xu Mu was still thinking that it would be better for Uncle Chang not to become emperor. Fortunately, Fang Ru, a native of Laizhou who also started from a humble background, actually dared to risk the disapproval of the world and become emperor.
But think about it, to be honest, Fang Ru came from a lower-level political background and was not favored by the aristocratic family members. Of course, Fang Ru's path is different from Shuzhou's.
"Lord, he is too impatient." Jia Zhou sighed.
"With this, it won't be long before many spearheads are aimed at Laizhou. Although there are 200,000 people, most of them don't even have standard armor. How can we stop them?"
Xu Mu nodded.
What Fang Ru relies on is nothing more than a group of low-level people trying to survive. After all, there is still a lack of people who can plan the overall situation.
"Is there any action on the Cangzhou side?"
Sun Xun thought for a while, "My lord, I haven't seen you yet. There are many kings from other states who have already sent out messages to punish thieves. This Great Jing Dynasty is already very hated."
It doesn't matter whether you are punished or not, but as long as you send it out, you will gain a reputation.
Jia Zhou had previously prophesied that the people of Laizhou would perish within two years at most if they were too humiliated... The poisonous owl's words were about to come true.
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Laizhou, Jiqiucheng.
Under the strong wind, a nine-foot tall man wearing a five-clawed golden dragon robe appeared. Even though he had trimmed his beard, his entire face still looked extremely rough.
Surrounded and cheered by many generals and counselors, he stepped onto the deer platform step by step with golden dragon shoes.
"Da Jingchao!"
"Great King Kaiyuan!"
The few old down-and-out scholars were transformed into the top staff members of Laizhou. This time, they jointly signed a letter to proclaim themselves emperor.
It has been announced to the world as early as before.
Fang Ru stood in the wind, raising his head and laughing uncontrollably. The laughter was full of ecstasy.
Throughout the ages, ascending the throne as emperor has been the greatest honor in the world.
And he, Fang Ru, finally did it.
Of course, he understands. Over there in Cangzhou, there is still a dynasty that has not yet perished. But so what, he is in charge of an army of 200,000. Sooner or later, he will march on Cangzhou and destroy Daji.
And his grand view eventually became the orthodoxy in the world.
"Great scenery opens, Kaiyuan opens!" Fang Ru's excited voice instantly echoed around Lutai. The five-clawed golden dragon robe was flying in the wind. It was probably made too quickly and could not be considered a fine workmanship. The golden dragon on the dragon robe seemed to have lost its vitality in the strong wind and twisted like a long worm.
"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"
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"Fool."
This is Simiao’s evaluation.
"He also started from humble beginnings. In comparison, Xu Buyi is a bit scary."
"Military advisor, we have also sent out a message to punish the thief. Zuo Shiren wants to unite the allied forces from all over the world to fight against Fang Ru."
"He is famous in the world, and he will only do this kind of thing. Don't worry, my lord, no one will go."
Dong Wen hesitated and said, "Military advisor, what I mean is, can you win over Zuo Shiren? For example, let him turn the spearhead and deal with the civilian thieves together."
Sima Xiu shook his head calmly, "It doesn't mean much. The main thing is to understand that the three states of Liangdi are best at not water stations, but horse fighting. Diplomacy at a distance and close attacks are not something that the lord should consider. Instead of this, it is better to think of other ways. , provoking chaos in the states south of the Yangtze River."
"Shu Prefecture, Muyun Prefecture, Cang Prefecture, and Zuo Shiren's side. At first glance, the war is over. But in fact, all it takes is an opportunity to fall into a melee."
"Military advisor, what kind of opportunity is this?"
"I'm still thinking... I always feel that there is a capable person in Shuzhou who has been guarding me."
"The crippled military advisor has been sent to garrison in Muyun Prefecture by the civilian thieves. Poisonous Eagle is dead again. Who else can be there?" Dong Wen looked puzzled.
"I don't know either...but that's how it feels. My lord, as for the Great Jing Dynasty, Liangzhou is holding back. In addition, in the buffer area between Liangzhou and Shuzhou, we might as well send more cavalry battalions to contain the young wolf generals."
Simujia paused, with a trace of madness on his face.
"To be honest, my lord, before King Yu Dang made a rebellion, I looked at the map outside Yumen Pass for a long time and thought of something. Is it possible to find a way from outside the pass to return to Shuzhou in a roundabout way?"
"If there is, Shuzhou will be completely destroyed."
Dong Wen hesitated and said, "Military advisor, if there was such a road, someone would have moved on it long ago. Even if there was, after a long journey and crossing the mountains, it is estimated that less than 3,000 people will be left after ten thousand troops passed by. "
"Lord, I'm still thinking about it."
Sima Mao replied calmly and sat upright again.
