Duyunzhou, east front line, Yucheng.
After Dongfang Jing and Yu Wen's management, the entire Yu City has become more like a pass. Near Yucheng, there were many soldiers on patrol, constantly running back and forth.
In the depths of summer, the climate becomes increasingly dry, with only an occasional splash of rain, bringing a refreshing dampness to the world.
Sitting on the wooden wheel cart and shaking the cattail leaf fan, Dongfang Jing slowly put away the letter.
"Wen Ze, my lord is coming to Yucheng in person."
Yu Wen, who was standing next to him, suddenly looked surprised when he heard this sentence.
"Little strategist, is the master really coming?"
"My lord has already made arrangements for Liangdi's affairs. In addition, the changes in Cangzhou these days and Empress Su's side really make people wary."
An emperor died in Cangzhou, and another emperor was established. However, in the direction of Laizhou, as if to tit for tat, a rebellious and false emperor who had not been seen for many years suddenly appeared again, occupied Laizhou and Yanzhou, and proclaimed himself emperor again.
"This world is in complete chaos. I only hope that my lord will conquer several states south of the Yangtze River and occupy half of the country."
Dongfang Jing's voice was filled with a sigh.
In fact, he also understood that Xishu had just experienced the war to destroy the Liang Dynasty, which had damaged its troops and consumed a huge amount of food and grass. Now, it was finally at a disadvantage.
This weakness will not change until at least the autumn harvest.
"Wen Ze, over at Xinyue Pass, has there been any movement in Ningwu in the past two days?"
Xinyueguan and Yucheng are only about a hundred miles apart, facing each other far away. Ning Wu is the guard of Cangzhou Xinyue Pass, and he can be regarded as a stable general. At least these days, he can lead the defense fortifications on the Cangzhou border in an orderly manner.
Of course, Shuzhou's previous attack on Liang was probably just to test the situation and sent a large army to pretend to attack. However, he was deceived by Dongfang Jing's suspicious tactics and lost the opportunity to retreat.
Yu Wen, on the other hand, quickly led his people back to Muyun Prefecture.
"There are no military advisors." Yu Wen shook his head, "It's still the same as before, sticking to the gate, checking for news, and mobilizing civilians to strengthen the city wall."
"Queen Su has a delicate mind and knows that Shuzhou wants to attack, so she ordered Ning Wu to put defense first."
"Military advisor, Mr. Chen's remains are still in Lidu Mountain in Cangzhou."
Chen Jiaqiao was shot dead by Siying, but in the end, the body was secretly buried by Zhang Shun at the edge of the village at the foot of Lidu Mountain. Many Xu Jiajun in Yucheng have a common thought. Break through Cangzhou, collect Mr. Chen's remains, and move them back to the Heroes' Temple.
"Don't be anxious, wait for the Lord to come." Dongfang Jing calmed down, his face serious.
Today's Muyun Prefecture only has a total of more than 40,000 troops, including the navy guarding the river bank. Therefore, the garrison left in Yucheng is actually only 20,000.
"How's it going over there, Ma Yi?"
"Yuncheng General Ma Yi stayed in the dock by the river and patrolled the river every day, but found nothing unusual."
At first glance, it seems that the war has ended. But Dongfang Jing knew very well that all this was just the calm before the storm. Next, Xishu will fall into an unknown war.
Moreover, this battle will be led by Su Yao later, whether to defend or attack. If it were to attack, would it be Zuo Shiren or Mu Yunzhou? Or, try to find a way to cross Chuzhou eastward and directly attack the two states of Laiyan.
The military strength of Xishu was no longer strong after a great battle. The competing guests in this world all have their own methods. The conspiracy was laid out, the agencies were exhausted, and Chang Shiro, who was as powerful as the inner city, was also tricked earlier.
"Before autumn comes, I will go to Xishu to be safe. My lord should also understand this truth."
"Wen Ze, speaking of which, my lord and I haven't seen each other for a long time, and I miss you very much. I, a lame man, want to fight side by side with my lord again and crush the filth of the troubled world."
"Little strategist, my lord is here in person. The Demon Queen in Cangzhou will become nervous if she knows about it."
"My lord's reputation has become so popular that no one in the world doesn't recognize you."
The lame little military advisor raised his head and looked in front of Yucheng.
In front of Yucheng, after more than a hundred miles of buffer land, is the city pass of Xinyueguan. Both the enemy and ourselves have reinforced the city walls and are locked in an endless confrontation.
"Wen Ze, I, Xi Shu, are about to start a new battlefield."
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"march--"
More than 8,000 Shuzhou troops have passed Banan City and reached Xiandao on the southern edge of Shu.
"Greetings, my lord!" The supervisor's assistant came over with excitement in his voice.
"I recognize you. I've been with you since Changyang." Xu Mu dismounted, smiled and reassured. Several Xu Jiajun veterans are also slowly growing up.
The feat of entering the grassland was entirely due to these heroes. In Xu Mu's mind, the veterans of this gang were roughly equivalent to his direct army. Even the white-armored cavalry are composed of veterans of previous battles.
"What's going on with Xiandao's fortifications?" Xu Mu raised his head and looked at Xiandao. This project consumed a lot of manpower and material resources. I heard that two or three people fell ill due to overwork and died on the project.
"Don't worry, my lord, it's finished. But for one side of the dragon-breaking stone, we haven't found a suitable one. The stonemasons said it would be best to search in the mountains."
Going to the mountains to search for them and getting the boulders down from the mountains is equally difficult. But in ancient times, there were even world-famous feats like the Great Wall, and the wisdom of the ancients was extraordinary.
The significance of the Broken Dragon Stone is to prevent the enemy from attacking Shuzhou directly from Xiandao after defeating Muyun Prefecture. If the Broken Dragon Stone collapses by then, it will be equivalent to isolating the entire Xian Road.
Although the effect is small, it is necessary after all.
"Can you survive the military safely?"
"No problem. Ma Yi, the general of Yuncheng, was already able to lead troops back and forth. The soldiers who came back from Liangzhou also returned to Muyunzhou via Xian Dao."
"well done."
Even if he knew this information, Xu Mu was even more relieved to hear it from General Lao Pi. Whether it is the Shuren Bridge or this smooth east-west Xian Road, they can be regarded as the rich legacy left by him, the king of Shu, to his people.
Looking back, Xu Mu glanced at the more than 8,000 troops behind him. Without further delay, someone waved the command flag, and in the midday sky, the army began to pass through Xiandao and circle into the direction of Muyunzhou.
Traveling between the two is more time- and effort-saving than traveling by water. After all, at this time, there were at most larger merchant ships on the Xiangjiang River, but there were no large cargo ships. It was very inconvenient to carry goods and people.
"My lord has orders to march to Xiandao."
The son of Shuzhou who left his hometown, wore the standard robe and armor, carried a sword and a bow, followed the path of envy, and rushed to a new round of battlefield.
Some will die and some will live.
But in these troubled times, there must be a group of people who believe in world peace, defend their homeland, and are willing to fight for their old wives.
"I dare to ask, we have conquered the south and the north, and made great achievements. Who in the world does not recognize our Shuzhou army!" A captain who accompanied the army pointed to the front of Xiandao, holding his neck to encourage morale.
"Follow my king and conquer the world!"
"White armor and white robe, the son of Shuzhou will bring peace to the world!"
…
Xu Mu, who abandoned his horse and walked, only looked at the roar of the soldiers in front. For a moment, a look of anticipation appeared on his face.
This round, he and his little strategist, his chief general, vowed to establish authority in Muyun State.
