Due to Xu Mu's policies, many weaving merchants and people engaged in the sericulture industry flocked to southern Shu during this period.
The population of Shunan, which was originally barren, suddenly increased sharply. In the vicinity of the nine towns in the second county, more and more mulberry forests and weavers' houses were blooming everywhere.
The ridiculously low annuity, coupled with a series of silkworm subsidies, and there is no need to move the land, as long as you are not stupid, you will expand your business in southern Sichuan.
"My lord's plan must have been successful." In the palace, Jia Zhou showed a smile, "In this way, even if Sima Mao wants to drain the firepower, it may not be able to hurt the foundation of Shuzhou."
Xu Mu nodded.
This is like an arrow. If you don't have armor, you will be easily pierced. But if you wear thick armor, the lethality of this feather arrow will be greatly reduced, or even lose its effectiveness.
Of course, adhering to the nature of taking every step to ensure success, Xu Mu still imagined some evil consequences. When I discovered that the biggest consequences could actually be controlled, I was relieved.
In Bailu County and Liangzhou outside the state, the acquisition of Shu brocade is still in full swing. However, according to Sima Xiu's great wisdom, it is estimated that it won't be long before he will be alert.
"Since yesterday, I have added hundreds of postmen, which is enough for the weaving merchants to send letters back and forth across the state and out of state. But safety comes first. I have the postman open and read every letter. "
Xu Mu would definitely not make it public about this scandal of having his ancestor's grave dug out. The worst thing is to open it and then apply red wax drops. As for the merchant's stamp, Xu Mu had already agreed at the beginning that only official stamps could be used, otherwise the postman would not accept the letter.
"With the population and business opportunities in southern Sichuan, it won't be long before everything is ready for improvement. My Lord, this is a great plan." Jia Zhou sighed happily.
"I heard that two or three of the old bustards from Chengdu have gone to build a clearing house. There should be discounts when it opens..." Xu Mu paused, realized something was wrong, and hurriedly changed the subject.
"People's livelihood matters must be carefully considered. Wenlong, it's a pity that Liangzhou still hasn't sent back any news."
If possible, Xu Mu didn't want to wait dryly. But now, even if he sends ten thousand people there, they will be eaten by Dong Wen.
The Night Owl Group, in order to find out the news in the city, risked being exposed, but found nothing.
The Eight Heroes of Lizhou, as soon as the name sounds, it will be resounding, which is a pity.
Sima Xiu's secret plan must be extraordinary. This fox is best at one plan after another, making it difficult for people to guard against it.
However, when Chai Zong arrived in Dingzhou in advance, he had a large army to contain him during the battle between Shu and Liang. If this army is used properly, it can do a lot of things, and it might even be able to turn the tide of the war in one fell swoop.
Deep down in his heart, Xu Mu was also willing to believe in Chai Zong. The old father-in-law spent his whole life in the army and became a marquis based on his military exploits. However, his father-in-law couldn't afford to support him, so he thought he would focus on other people. For example, Chai Zong, the legacy of Yuezu, had the vague air of a minor general.
"In the Shudao Walled City outside Yuguan, Chao Yi can lay traps in addition to small-scale confrontations. Yuguan Chen Zhong probably also wants to make meritorious deeds. After all, the lord's strategy has changed from maintaining success to Enterprising, the role of Yuguan has changed somewhat." Jia Zhou analyzed carefully.
In the past, when the Dou family was in charge, they would use Yuguan as a natural barrier to block the thousands of troops outside. In this way, there are pros and cons. The advantage is that the entire nine counties in central Shu can sit back and relax, and there is no need to worry about the two counties outside the state, nor do they need to worry about how to compete in Shu in the future.
The disadvantages are also obvious. He can only be a dog of integrity and no longer has the qualifications to look up to the world. The buffer area outside Yuguan and the two counties have become like decorations.
The previous plan of Xu Mu and Jia Zhou also wanted to rely on Yuguan to gain time to accumulate grain and cast weapons. However, the general trend of the world is as unpredictable as the wind and clouds. If it had been a few years later and Dong Wen had become a big fish, this dream of competing for supremacy would have been nothing but a joke.
"Over in western Shu, who does the lord plan to send to take charge?"
"Fan Lu. Dou Tong has mastered the training methods of Bailu County's navy. Fan Lu is retained as a deputy general, but some of them are overqualified and underused."
There were not many generals in Shuzhou, and Shangguan Shu was struggling again. Suddenly, Xu Mu had few generals who could fight.
Yu Wen was in Muyun Prefecture, Chai Zong was on an expedition, Chao Yi wanted to guard the outpost, Dou Tong was in charge of two counties outside the prefecture, and only Fan Lu was in charge.
People like Ma Yi and Han Jiu are still in the growth stage, and it is too early to be a general. There are a few good talents in the general hall, but they are too young.
"Could it be that Wenlong has other candidates?"
Jia Zhou seemed to be joking, "Lord, I recommend Puppy Fu."
Xu Mu was startled, "Could Wenlong be joking?"
"Haha, my lord, wait a moment, just a few years, I, Shuzhou, may have an unparalleled world-famous general!"
"Is it really a puppy blessing?"
"My lord, I don't know, but Xiaoxiao Fu has already worshiped me as his teacher earlier. I, Jia Wenlong, have accepted many students, but Xiaoxiao Fu is the first one to learn the art of war from me. And... at his young age, he has many insights. It’s very strange and surprised me.”
Xu Mu's mouth twitched. In front of my eyes, there was an image of the puppy Fu noisily practicing martial arts. He followed Si Hu every day, rubbing his nose and making mud balls.
In the blink of an eye, less than two years have passed...it seems like he is slowly growing up.
"When he grows a little longer, I will take him to see blood." Jia Zhou's eyes were full of hope. "When I first met my lord, I was covered in blood and dying. Sitting on the carriage, the women and children next to me were all afraid. I'm like a tiger. Only Fu, the little dog, understood what I said and gave him half of his sesame cake as a gift."
"In both public and private matters, I, Jia Wenlong, should reciprocate as a courtesy."
Xu Mu was stunned, "Why didn't I know? If I had known this, I should have rewarded him with a few more candied haws."
"My lord, don't be anxious, I am not selfish. If he is a great talent, I will use all my knowledge to raise a world-famous general for my lord. If he fails, like that white man who talks about military skills on paper, let him He can stay in Shuzhou and be an ordinary general and minor official."
"Wenlong is righteous."
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"Puppy Fu, stop studying, I'll take you fishing." Si Hu smiled playfully and kept jumping up and down in the wooden pavilion.
Little Dog Fu raised his head and put down his book of war impatiently, "Brother Tiger, you and I have a competition of strength. If I lose, I will play with you for three days."
"What? Bishen? Tiger or leopard?"
"No, it's better than throwing things."
Puppy Fu got up and picked two straws from the stable nearby.
Sihu grinned, "Little dog Fu, you don't know, even Brother Mu said that I, Sihu, have the greatest strength in the world."
"If Brother Tiger throws it, throw it at the big wall in front of you."
Si Hu laughed and grabbed a straw, blushed, raised his hand and threw it forward.
It's a pity that Feng'er was a little impatient. Even with all his strength, he couldn't throw it five steps away.
"What, what? It doesn't count. I'll throw it away again."
Throw it again, still five or six steps.
"Puppy Fu, I just took action, so it doesn't count."
After throwing it eight times, the best result was only ten steps.
"Brother Tiger, have you finished throwing it away? Then I will throw it away."
Puppy Fu suddenly raised his hand, and the straw, like a small arrow, flew forward with a "whoosh" and landed fifty steps away.
"Brother Tiger, you go and fight with your wife, I'm going to read a book."
Si Hu rubbed his eyes and thought for a long time, then suddenly he seemed to understand. He just thought that the little old friend who wanted to practice peerless martial arts at the beginning would probably... have mastered the magical martial arts!
