When he came back, Xu Mu whipped the horse three times in front of everyone.
"As you can see, my horse has always been timid." Xu Mu explained. General Feng, who was nearby, also bent his horse's legs in front of everyone and confessed his mistake to Xu Mu.
"Ah... let me just say that the chief helmsman is a righteous and courageous man." Shangguan Shu smoothed things over. After saying the polite words, he did not forget to apologize to his daughter.
Shangguan Yan pursed her lips, no longer looking hopeful as before. Even twenty masters could not surround the original Captain Li. The current helmsman seems to have had some mistakes.
"Yan'er, stay here and don't cause anything else to happen!"
Shangguan Shu understood that at this time, Xu Mu came specifically to persuade him to stay, and he must have something to discuss.
"Helmsman, please come this way."
After dispelling the rudeness to the neighbors, Xu Mu nodded and regained his composure. Yin Liuxia, who was nearby, followed Xu Mu closely like a shadow.
Walking to the open space outside the city, Xu Mu and Shangguan Shu began to sit on the ground.
"The Western Region? That's true. When Captain Li Zhiqiu was injured, he went to the Western Region to recuperate. You know, the traitor at that time secretly sent many masters to hunt him down."
As he spoke, Shangguan Shu suddenly faced the sky, raised his hands and clasped his fists.
"In the inner city, thanks to Lord Yuan's righteousness, Captain Li's life was saved."
When he was a Marquis in the court, no matter whether it was the rebels, the chivalrous soldiers, or the many soldiers, black and white, they all worshiped the young Marquis very much.
"I was still investigating the traitor and did not follow him to the Western Regions." Shangguan Shu continued, "But during the half-year period when Captain Li was recovering from his injuries, news came back."
"Master Shangguan Hall, how did Master Li go to the Western Regions?"
"I don't know... someone must be helping. In the messages returned by Captain Li Zhiqiu, he always mentions a small tribe. This small tribe has a city called Zhenlan, and it has already taken the shape of a country. The chief captain The Lord also knows that most of the people in the Western Region are from one city and one country. The original Captain Li was recuperating in Zhenlan City."
"and after."
"Later... around last year's Guiyue, Zhenlan City was attacked and destroyed. When Captain Li Zhiqiu was in the city, I heard that he helped out and defended several rounds of enemy offensives, so that Zhenlan City could compete with The enemies made peace and everything was peaceful for a while."
Xu Mu frowned, "So, as soon as Captain Li Zhiqiu left, Zhenlan City was attacked again and destroyed not long after."
"That's how it is for people in the Western Regions. In a place as big as a palm, they fight every day. Compared with the Central Plains, the law of the jungle is better than the strong."
Xu Mu nodded.
It can be seen from this that this so-called Great Wheel Country is most likely a loser in the competition in the Western Region and has moved away.
"When Captain Li was still alive, he sent someone to inquire about Zhenlan City. It was discovered that many Zhenlan people, including the princess, had fled thousands of miles towards the Central Plains."
"And the princess?"
"Exactly. I think if the helmsman can find the Zhenlan people, or even this princess, it should be no problem to go to the Western Regions."
Going to the Western Regions is not a straight path. Among them, if you don't know the way, you will most likely end up in the sand sea Jedi, a tribe of cannibalistic deserters.
"Master Shangguan Hall, do you have any clues about this princess?"
If you find the princess of Zhenlan City and use her identity to get back Zhenlan City, you will have a foothold in the Western Region.
Shangguan Shu shook his head, "Director Li passed away and the news was lost."
Xu Mu sighed. It sounds like my mouth is dry, but in fact, there is still no solution.
"Captain, you might as well ask people outside Liangdi to inquire first. After all, it is not easy for people from the Western Regions to enter the Central Plains. Even if they enter Yumen Pass, they will be blocked from Liangdi."
The Protectorate's Mansion at Yumen Pass has been abandoned and abandoned.
"Master Shangguan's clever plan."
Shangguan Shu smiled and said, "It's my duty, Shangguan Shu, to be able to relieve the helmsman's worries. By the way, helmsman, you saw it before. I have a daughter at my knees, who is only twenty years old -"
Xu Mu was startled and said, "Master Shangguan Hall, please be careful about your marriage."
Shangguan Shu was also startled, "Master helmsman, what are you doing? I mean, let my Yan'er become a hero, so that he can contribute to the world."
"I'm superficial." Xu Mu coughed twice, "You can handle this matter. This helmsman believes in you."
Yu Dangxiong and Huang Daochong both stuffed their daughters into his arms, and they were already conditioned to react.
"By the way, Master Shangguan Hall, do people from the Western Regions have any characteristics?"
"It's a little different from the Central Plains people."
Saying it means not saying it, but Xu Mu also knew that Shangguan Shu didn't know much about the Western Regions.
Thoughts on the Silk Road are difficult every step of the way.
"By the way, Captain, I got information when I came here. In the land of Hebei, Gongsunzu suddenly increased his troops and the war entered a stalemate. Although the King of Yuzhou is brave, his soldiers are exhausted after a long battle. I estimate that there may be a stalemate. January and February.”
There are now more and more channels for Xi Shu to obtain information. One is Ye Xiao, the other is Xiaer, and the last one is Huang Daochong from Kezhou.
Xu Mu understands that intelligence plays an extremely important role in war. Therefore, he spent a lot of effort in harvesting information.
"This increase in troops is a bit strange. Hebei's war-worthy troops are all on the surface, but the increase in troops is clearly good soldiers. Moreover, the land of Yan is barren. Although there are many horses, the population is not large." Shangguan Shu slowly Get up.
Xu Mu stood up and fell into deep thought for a while while listening to Shangguan's words.
"The mountains and rivers are covered in mist. Don't wait for a moment in white clothes with a sword on your back. The master of Fangzheng Hall, Shangguan, bids you farewell, my lord."
"No need to be polite. Master Shangguan Hall, have a safe trip."
After only walking a few more steps, Shangguan Shu suddenly turned around and said, "Don't blame the chief helmsman for what happened to my Yan'er."
"Don't worry, this helmsman has forgotten about it."
"The mountains and rivers are covered in mist. Don't wait for a moment in white clothes with a sword on your back. The master of Fangzheng Hall, Shangguan, said..."
"Six Heroes, hurry up and see your guests off."
…
Returning to the Liangzhou Palace, Xu Mu told Jia Zhou one by one what Shangguan Shu had entrusted him to do.
The chief staff member of Xishu was silent for a long time.
"Wenlong, I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort to deal with Princess Zhenlan City."
"My lord, this is not a matter of the Western Regions." Jia Zhou shook his head, "I'm wondering where the additional troops from Yanzhou will come from."
"The king of Yuzhou is pressing on every step of the way, and Gongsunzu is going to put all his efforts into it."
In the inner city, there is a steady stream of resources that are constantly being transported to the front lines. However, due to the continuous wars in the remaining two states of Hebei and Yanzhou, there were no more new soldiers to recruit in a short period of time.
Indeed, as Jia Zhou thought, it was time to make a desperate move.
In this troubled world, whoever has a big fist can survive. The 5-foot-3 King of Yanzhou, whose family was poor and ugly, clearly contained great ambitions in his small body.
