"Mu Luan?" Wei Chun, who was surviving the disaster, thought about it quickly, and then combined with Xu Mu's words, his face first looked strange, and then became full of energy.
"This is a very good idea. I am willing to give it a try."
An expert is an expert, and it is estimated that Wei Chun has basically mastered the concept now. If you take this thing to ask Chen for a blacksmith, you might be able to knock out your brains.
Of course, Chen Datie is an iron maker, not a wooden bird maker.
Finally... I have a spiritual confidant for future generations.
"There is no rush. In the dark workshop, you should focus on improving the equipment first. You can work on Muluan's affairs in your free time. Besides, your body is weak. This time, I have invited Divine Doctor Chen to come with you."
Next to him, Chen Que stood up from his chair and cupped his hands towards Wei Chun.
"My king, I am suffering from tuberculosis. Medicines and stones are ineffective and I will not live much longer."
"Don't worry, Miracle Doctor Chen will be able to find a solution."
In ancient times, tuberculosis would most likely lead to early death without antibiotics. But now, Xu Mu can only place his hope on Chen Que.
No matter what, he still had confidence in this miracle doctor.
"Thank you so much, King Shu." Wei Chun propped himself up and knelt down to worship again. Ever since Wei Qiu's betrayal, not only him, but the entire Wei family had been frightened day by day. In order to prove his innocence, even his father died in the rebellion.
"Wei Chun, please call me lord. However, I have to make a promise first. If the Wei family has another crime, I will be guilty of both crimes and will not be spared."
"If the Wei family has another traitorous son, they will be wiped out in Shuzhou!" Wei Chun knelt until his head was covered with blood and he cried bitterly again.
…
"The dark room? My lord, this is not bad." Sitting in the palace, Jia Zhou did not become angry because of the pardon of the Wei family.
"Everyone uses his talents to the best of his ability. The Lord is a benevolent master."
Xu Mu helped pour a cup of tea, "The three seniors have already captured a few rebellious prisoners. When the time comes, they will be used as scapegoats for the rebellion to appease the people of Shuzhou."
"Wenlong, this matter is finally over."
Jia Zhou smiled bitterly, "Thank you, Lord, for not taking the blame."
"No wonder you. If it weren't for Wenlong, Sima Xiu wouldn't be able to get rid of him at all. After this winter, I, Shuzhou, will go north to Liangzhou."
Next, there will be a big war, even if it lasts for a year, Xu Mu will not be surprised. All in all, next year's strategic focus will still be on Liangzhou.
"Over at Nanlin County, if my lord is free, please come with me."
There are many surrendered troops in Nanlin County. According to what Jia Zhou had done before, this batch of surrendering troops was used as a force to defeat Liang. Although it is a little premature, under the current circumstances, it is the best way for Shuzhou, which is stretched thin in terms of military strength.
After opening up wasteland in Nanlin County for so long, these people's surrender can be considered a transformation, right?
"Wenlong, don't be anxious, there is one more thing."
Of course Jia Zhou understood what Xu Mu was talking about. There are two things about returning to Shu, one is the Wei family, and the other is Huang Daochong from Kezhou.
Only a few days after returning to Shu, intelligence came from Bailu County that Huang Daochong had crossed the river and was going to Shu to plead guilty.
Just like the Wei family, a traitor directly implicates the entire family.
But unlike the Wei family, seriously speaking, Huang Daochong's Kezhou was considered a small force, with its own troops and separate states.
"My lord, think clearly, what conditions must be met before you give up?"
Xu Mu raised his head and said, "Salt, iron, or saltpeter."
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After passing Banan City, Huang Daochong, who was sitting in the carriage, would look back from time to time. He found out that that damn clan member Huang Zhihu was the rebel in Banan City.
"Zhizhou, what do you think?"
Next to Huang Daochong, a calm young man spoke after being silent for a while, "The Huang family's sons rebelled, and the King of Shu will definitely be angry. But fortunately, Shuzhou is still safe. Therefore, the King of Shu will definitely ask for it. It’s a big apology gift.”
In the carriage, Huang Daochong sighed and closed his eyes.
"The world is in chaos, and no one can survive alone. I, Huang Daochong, have done my best to preserve the family. Including Huang Zhihu, the Huang family is already the third traitor."
The young man next to him hesitated before speaking.
"The King of Shu has a new victory, and he planned to kill the Liangzhou military advisor, and then caused the King of Liang to be defeated in Lucheng. In addition to all the previous things...Father, Shuzhou can bet a lot of money."
Huang Daochong didn't answer immediately and looked out the car window, wondering what he was thinking.
Every month, 30% of Kezhou's taxes will be sent to Zuo Shiren. In this way, the forces of King Ling on the border can be prevented from invading the border.
"Zhizhou, the King of Shu doesn't like aristocratic families."
"Father is wrong. Kezhou is not a vassal, but a cooperative relationship." The young man said seriously, "Furthermore, the location of Kezhou is the place of the Four Wars. If King Xu Shu wants to conquer the world, one day After breaking through the three states of Liangdi, his eyes will be set on both sides of the Xiangjiang River. And I, Kezhou, are the place he needs most."
"This is a bargaining chip for not being a subordinate."
"Do your best and obey fate." Huang Daochong pondered for a while, but still couldn't make a decision, so he spat out a sentence.
"Zhizhou, if you go to Chengdu to be a hostage this time, don't cause any trouble again."
The young man nodded, "I am a member of the Huang family. Like my father, I always take the survival of the family as my responsibility."
"Very good. I thought about it earlier, if the King of Shu can break the cold... just like you said, he will bet heavily on Shuzhou and provide it with all his strength. In these troubled times, how many gamblers should there be."
Two days later, Xu Mu did not send anyone to greet him on the long road outside Chengdu. Even if official documents were presented, the Huang family and his son could only enter the city after being questioned a lot.
"Meet the King of Shu!"
As soon as they entered the palace, Huang Daochong took his son and bowed their hands in salute.
Xu Mu, who was sitting on the throne, snorted coldly, brushed his sleeves, and walked straight into the back compartment.
Huang Daochong was startled, looking around before looking at Jia Zhou on the chair.
"Is this, this is the Poisonous Eagle Military Advisor?"
After the siege and killing of Sima Xiu, many people in the world knew that Shuzhou's Poison Eagle military advisor was still alive in the world. Because of this, Jia Zhou no longer hid it.
"Military Advisor, this is my new blood jade bead. I would like to ask the Military Advisor to give you a nice word."
Jia Zhou laughed and refused, "If it weren't for our previous friendship, my king would have already sent troops to attack Kezhou. Head of the Huang family, your Huang family cannot escape the blame for this rebellion."
"Jia Junshi, I really don't know. That damn traitor... I should have driven him out of Kezhou long ago. Jia Junshi, please help me."
Huang Daochong's tone was neither urgent nor slow. He was such an exquisite figure, so he didn't know he was just putting on a show. But even if it's a show, he has to follow suit.
"Well, let me give you an idea." Jia Zhou smiled lightly.
"Please give me your instructions, Military Master Jia."
"That's right. Shuzhou has recently been short of strategic supplies, and my lord is worried about this matter every day. If you can help solve it, maybe my lord will stop holding the Huang family accountable once he is happy."
"I dare to ask Military Advisor Jia what Shuzhou lacks."
Jia Zhou's tone was calm, "The most lacking thing is saltpeter. In addition, there is salt and iron. To be honest, Mr. Huang, my lord will be carrying a shovel to dig mines in the mountains later."
"Commander Jia, you and I both know that the most scarce thing in this world is salt and iron. As for saltpeter ore, it has a price but no market."
As soon as Huang Daochong finished speaking, Xu Mu walked out of the back compartment with a shovel on his shoulder, and hit his waist twice in front of him.
I knew it was just for show, but I did it for the sake of it...
"Don't worry, King Shu. Regarding the matter of salt and iron, I will... come up with a solution." Huang Daochong choked out a sentence with difficulty.
