"Zuo Shiren."
When they attacked Muyun Prefecture previously, Xu Mu and Jia Zhou were superior and defeated Zuo Shiren's "killing with a borrowed knife" plan, and instead took the lead in occupying Muyun Prefecture. Zuo Shiren's vast navy had no choice but to retreat.
Now, does Zuo Shiren, who is famous all over the world, want to form an alliance again?
"Let Huang Daochong enter the state." Xu Mu ordered calmly.
Lao Huang is also a miserable man. Today he looks at the face of his employer and tomorrow he looks at the face of his west family.
"If Zuo Shiren wants to form an alliance, what does Bo Lie think?"
Jia Zhou stayed in Chengdu, and now only Dongfang Jing was able to negotiate.
Dongfang Jing thought for a while, "Zuo Shiren is worried that being caught between the two emperors may lead to war. He wants to form an alliance with the lord. If nothing unexpected happens, he must first deal with Cangzhou."
"I think it's okay for the lord to form an alliance. If you ask for more benefits, you should think of it as support. There is no reason to be indifferent in this. Lingzhou and Muyunzhou are not old friends."
"Furthermore, although Zuo Shiren has a benevolent reputation, he must use the banner of the alliance to let the lord send troops to deal with Cangzhou first."
"As expected of Bo Lie." Xu Mu nodded.
In the current situation, Zuo Shiren is anxious, but Mu Yunzhou is not in a hurry. Cangzhou must be fought. But you also need to choose the time.
Now, Xu Mu has passed the age where his blood is rising, and he is not like before, hanging on to a handful of eggs to fight for his life.
Behind him, there were many family members and friends, soldiers and civilians who followed him. One wrong step after another, he fell into the quagmire, and his legs were soaked to death.
About a day later, Huang Daochong raised his pale face and hurriedly entered Yucheng. He didn't pull up an old ginseng tree, but only took a small amount of gold and silver with him, which was regarded as a blessing to meet him.
From the looks of it, he seems to be in a hurry. The continuation of the family broke Lao Huang's heart. If he doesn't come this time, it is estimated that Zuo Shiren will launch an attack on Kezhou.
"Meet the King of Shu." Huang Daochong saluted hurriedly.
"Master Huang, please take your seat. I am a little curious. I just met him in Liangzhou a while ago. This time, unexpectedly, Master Huang has come again."
Huang Daochong looked sad, "To be honest with the King of Shu, Zuo Shiren has thirty thousand troops at the border of Kezhou. It's called training, but it actually has ulterior motives. If I don't come, I'm sure a big disaster will happen. Kezhou is just a little sparrow." , no one can afford to offend.”
"Could it be that you want to be Zuo Shiren's lobbyist?"
"I don't dare. The King of Shu regards me as a messenger delivering messages."
"Speak."
Xu Mu smiled, not blaming Huang Daochong in his heart. After all, there was a bit of a quarrel between him and Zuo Shiren before. This situation really requires a middleman to deal with it.
Undoubtedly, Huang Daochong is the best candidate.
"There is no paper letter." Huang Daochong sat down, drank a cup of tea and spoke seriously, "Zuo Shiren means that he wants the King of Shu to go to Kezhou again to discuss the alliance."
"I've been feeling cold recently, so I'm afraid I won't be able to leave. Regarding the alliance... you ask Zuo Shiren to come to Muyun Prefecture, and I'll wait for him on the bank of the river."
"This..." Huang Daochong paused. Kezhou was undoubtedly an ideal place for both parties to discuss matters, but I never thought that Xu Mu would not agree.
"Master Huang, things are different now." Xu Mu shook his head. It's not arrogance, but an attitude, which is equivalent to telling Huang Daochong, or even Zuo Shiren, that Xi Shu doesn't care too much about the alliance. If you, Zuo Shiren, want to successfully form an alliance, take advantage of it.
If it hadn't been for that, Zuo Shiren had planned to use a knife to kill people. At the moment, Xu Mu will not do anything too great.
Dongfang Jing was standing by, his face calm, but his pleased expression was clearly revealed for a moment.
"Let's do this. To prevent Mr. Huang from being angered, I will write a letter myself and you will deliver it to Zuo Shiren."
Huang Daochong, who was still a little tired at first, became overjoyed after hearing this sentence.
"Thank you, King Shu!"
"There is no need for this. I have always regarded you as one of my own." Xu Mu said with a smile.
Huang Daochong also smiled and thanked him again.
A smart person is a smart person. Everyone knows that interests lead, but with the same interests, if Xishu can give more friendship, then the scale in Huang Daochong's heart will tilt more and more towards Xishu.
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A few days later, on the bank of the river in Chuzhou, Zuo Shiren was holding a letter, with cold anger on his elegant face.
"At the beginning, he was like a lost wild dog, wanting to form an alliance, but I clearly gave him a chance. This Xu Buyi has gained momentum, and now he is arrogant."
"It's time to... put a blanket on the horse."
Zuo Shiren closed his eyes and breathed out with difficulty. He had been unable to capture Cangzhou before, and was defeated by Yuan Song's army in the spring of this year. During this time, his three states of Chuling and Wu seemed to be at a disadvantage.
"Lord, do you want to keep the appointment?" A counselor next to him asked in a low voice after reading the secret message.
"What do you think?" Zuo Shiren frowned.
"Of course we can't go. Our Lingzhou Navy has a vast empire and can protect ourselves, so there is no need to ask for an alliance from Xu Buyi."
"Haha." Zuo Shiren smiled bitterly.
"You are too young after all. Neither Empress Dowager Su nor Yuan Song can rely on this messy disaster caused by the Second Emperor. Unless I, Zuo Shiren, in the eyes of the world, am willing to rejoin the Ji Dynasty royal family. But this step If I leave, my reputation as Linzhou Zuoren will be completely trapped. Therefore, Xu Buyi is the best choice. The biggest advantage of forming an alliance with him is that it can intimidate the second emperor and protect my three states in the south of the Yangtze River."
Zuo Shiren frowned, "I, Zuo Shiren, ask myself, I am not much worse than Xu Buyi. If I insist on saying so, it is because I lack a person who can make a big plan for the country. Xu Buyi has a poisonous owl and a lame man, and my Zuo Shiren Benevolence, but there is no one who can compare with it.”
"The sun...the sun is very good. I, the chief staff officer of Lingzhou, am waiting for my post. When will someone be willing to come and join me?"
Around Zuo Shiren, the ten or eight counselors were all silent and did not dare to speak.
"I'm not blaming you. I also know that you have tried your best." After hesitation, Zuo Shiren turned around, put on a smile, and added to the ten or eight counselors.
For a time, the scene on the river bank resumed friendly consultations.
Only Zuo Shiren, after a few words of cooperation, turned his head back silently and looked at the river in a daze.
For some reason, he always had a premonition in his heart.
This time the incident between the two emperors will change the entire world. Whether it is him or Xu Buyi, if they want to kill Jiangbei, now seems to be the best chance.
"Get ready, follow me secretly across the Xiangjiang River, pass through Kezhou and go around Muyunzhou, and discuss the alliance with Shu King Xu Mu again." Zuo Shiren looked calmly.
"Inform all the ministries in Shanyue to select brave men in the fourth round and form an elite battalion. In addition, build a few more docks at the Navy Camp and transfer the warships from Wuzhou."
"I just feel that a big war is going to start soon. Of course, I have a good plan in mind."
"The two emperors and Xu Buyi are both stepping stones. I, Zuo Shiren, will seize chestnuts from the fire this round and remain invincible."
Zuo Shiren stood facing the wind, his elegant face showing a hint of murderous intent.
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