The matter of fishing for gold scraps was based on the previous information Shangguan stated. It probably happened that last summer, someone found gold scraps in the Xiangjiang River. From Lingzhou upwards, there were about 100,000 refugees. Like the crucian carp crossing the river, in order to get the gold scraps, they crossed the river naked and walked along the Cangzhou River. And up.
Later, it was discovered that the instigator was a wealthy businessman from Chuzhou. Not long after, all the wealthy merchants in Chuzhou were killed and almost wiped out.
But no one could have imagined that Fan Gu and Wang Yun were actually related to this matter.
"You two, please elaborate." Jia Zhou clasped his fists and spoke seriously. His sense of conspiracy made him suddenly feel that this matter was far from simple.
"Six heroes, bring us another pot of hot tea." Xu Mu shouted and pricked up his ears. This method was obviously done by someone with good intentions.
"King of Shu, this is the military advisor." Wang Yun drank three cups of tea in succession before he slowly calmed down from his hiccups.
"That gold-breaking incident was originally a disaster, killing people." Wang Yun gritted his teeth, with tears in his eyes, "My distant uncle is also a figure. He is quite wealthy in Chuzhou, and he has many people. With three thousand private soldiers, even when the king of Lingzhou attacked Chu, he did not dare to embarrass himself."
"That day when I was out at night, I saw a master climb into the courtyard wall and go to my uncle's house. The next day... my uncle's concubine died in the well for no reason."
"She heard something she shouldn't have heard." Jia Zhou sighed.
"Not long after, my uncle took control of the gold scraps."
"It's Zuo Shiren, right?" Xu Mu frowned, "What is he going to do? With his protective nature, it is unlikely that he will massacre a big family."
"No, it's Cangzhou." Jia Zhou raised his head and his tone became serious, "It's not Zuo Shiren's method, it's Queen Su's method."
"I will give it to my lord to sort it out again. One hundred thousand refugees crossed the river naked. Then with the help of the Wang family of Chuzhou, they used the Wang family to come forward and used the broken gold as a cover to hide it from the world when they joined forces with the soldiers in Cangzhou. My eyes entered Cangzhou."
Xu Mu looked shocked.
"Of course, it can't be 100,000. I estimate that there are at least 30,000 people, mixed in with the refugees looking for gold, and then taking the opportunity to enter Cangzhou."
"Wenlong, where did the troops come from?"
Jia Zhou smiled bitterly, "I don't know either. There are thirty states in the world. Queen Su's good tricks. If it weren't for the two old friends of the lord, I guess she would have secretly seduced tens of thousands of soldiers into Cangzhou without knowing it." among.”
"My lord, crossing the river naked is just to hide from the sky. In this world, even if this disaster happens, no one will think that these so-called money-grabbing people are going to Cangzhou to join forces."
"I still don't know where these people come from. Zuo Shiren is not a fool. He must have kept a lot of eyes on Cangzhou's movements."
"That's why Empress Su played such a trick. As for the origin of the soldiers, let alone my lord, I can't figure it out. The whole country in the Central Plains is about to fight together. Most of the ordinary refugees recruited are old, weak, sick and disabled. Not worth much use."
The refugees are young and strong. Whether it is Xu Mu or other places, judging from the current situation, they will find ways to gather them.
"Wen Long, you will send a letter to Bo Lie later and tell him about this."
"This is natural. Cangzhou is afraid that there will be another move."
In the palace, Fan Gu and Wang Yun, who were still sitting, obviously didn't understand. The two stared at each other, and they were afraid that Xu Mu would be angry, so they had to sit still and nod along from time to time.
"Here comes an old friend from somewhere! Could it be that he's here to treat me, Si Hu, to a drink?" At this time, Si Hu walked in carelessly from outside. When he saw it was Fan Gu Wangyun, he picked his nose and didn't even bother to say hello. , turned around and walked out directly.
"Brother Tiger, we miss you so much!"
Fan Gu and Wang Yun ran over in a hurry, ran up to Si Hu, and each of them hugged one thigh.
"Si Hu, take two old friends for a ride. I'll help you with the money you spend."
"Brother Mu, when will you return to Shuzhou? I have the sacks ready."
Two days ago, Xu Mu heard that Si Hu specially found a few village women to sew a sack as big as a cowshed.
To be honest, Xu Mu regretted it a little. Because he felt that Si Hu could really carry it.
"It will take some time, don't worry, I will definitely give it to you as I promised you."
"Okay, I'll find someone to sew the sack bigger."
"Get out of here..."
After straightening his body, Xu Mucai looked solemn again and started discussing with Jia Zhou.
"My lord, please be careful about the matter in Cangzhou. In addition, I have been counting the days, and Queen Su's son is about to be born."
Things in Liangzhou are not over yet. However, Demon Empress Su, who had been scheming all along, started making plans again. Fortunately, Yu Wen's Muyunzhou army has returned safely.
"After giving birth to a dragon son, if nothing unexpected happens, Yuan An will be killed."
"Su Yaohou, listen to the government behind the curtain."
Jia Zhou nodded, "The empire of the Great Age has collapsed, and the princes all over the world will not obey the edict. But no matter what, the Yuan family is still the orthodoxy of the Central Plains. This kind of legitimate orthodoxy is controlled by traitors. The disasters derived from it are the most terrifying."
Chang Shilang did not want to kill the emperor, and Zuo Shiren did not want to kill the emperor. At that time, Chen Changqing, even though he wanted to replace the emperor by holding the emperor hostage, he still did not dare to claim the throne.
For example, as soon as Fang Ru proclaimed himself emperor, he was immediately besieged.
Xu Mu can guarantee that if one day, the Yuan family is completely extinct and the dynasty is completely destroyed, then there may be several emperors in the world.
To put it simply, even if Yuan An is a piece of shit, he is still a piece of shit from the Di family and is different.
"Wenlong, it's time to shift the strategic focus to Cangzhou."
"That's exactly what I meant." Jia Zhou nodded, "If possible, I will still say the same thing. I hope that my lord will not be the first person to kill the emperor."
"Wenlong, I'll try my best. Should I finish the matter in Liangzhou earlier? Then, it's time to return to Shu."
Xu Mu still needs to draw up a plan for the Silk Road. Find a way to send out a road-exploring army, recruit new guides, and first draw a complete route and map.
Under the surface, there seems to be nothing going on in the northwest states today. Xu Mu only hoped that nothing would happen and something would not happen suddenly.
"My lord, King Yu Dang sent a scout, saying that at the outpost outside Liangzhou, there is a cavalry group claiming to be from the Great Lun Kingdom of the Western Regions. They want to enter Liangzhou and take over Zhaowu County according to the original agreement of the King of Liangzhou."
Yin Liuxia's voice suddenly echoed in the Liangzhou Palace.
"I said..." Xu Mu rubbed his forehead. Jia Zhou next to him also sighed.
"Six heroes, tell the scout of the Yudang tribe and ask him to go back and tell Yudang Xiong that anyone who mentions taking over Zhaowu County will be treated as an enemy. If he fights, the entire Western Shu will support him!"
