Dingzhou is not far from Huzhou. It is only in the middle of the two states, separated by a long stretch of mountains and rivers, about a hundred miles. Mountains and rivers followed, and under the protection of Lu Xiu, it was not until dusk the next day that Xu Mu rushed back to Dingzhou.
"Lu Xiu, how is the recent war in Dingbeiguan?"
Lu Xiu dismounted, his voice calm.
"These days, the wild dogs outside Dingbei Pass have not invaded the border. However, I sent many sentries to spy on Dingzhou, but I killed them all."
Today's Dingzhou is no longer the same as before. With the support of Xishu, whether it is weapons or food, it is clearly a qualitative leap.
Lu Xiu is a strong guard at the pass. Under normal circumstances, Dingbeiguan is still safe.
"Lu Xiu, Dingzhou and Bingzhou are both under your control. How many troops are there in total now?"
"There are about 30,000 people, many of whom are newly recruited. Previously, my lord helped the young master of Bingzhou, but unfortunately, the soldiers in Bingzhou are very powerful."
This move was considered the right move.
However, according to Xu Mu's opinion, 30,000 people was still too few. Today's Dingzhou belongs to the front line. Whether it's Hebei or the inner city, they are almost bordering each other.
Of course, Chang Shiro would not embarrass him. Just be afraid of what might happen.
"My lord, if you don't stay a few more days, you can take a rest."
Xu Mu shook his head, "The war in Jiangnan is about to break out. Besides, I will probably go to the South China Sea."
"Nanhai? Over there in Jiaozhou?"
"Exactly."
There are thirty states in the world, and the partial states scattered all over the world, for Xu Mu, can now be won over.
"I advise...Master not to go." Lu Xiu frowned.
"Chang Ling, why is this?"
"I heard that the leader of the South China Sea Alliance, the king of Jiaozhou, eats people by eating their hair, drinking their blood, and cooking people. Moreover, these states are all foreign lands and are not subject to enlightenment. If my lord goes there, I'm afraid there will be danger."
The territory of the Epoch is different from the previous life. But in Xu Mu's impression, the land in the South China Sea was indeed poorly developed and inferior to the states in the center of the Central Plains.
But no matter what, this step must be taken. Now, with Changshiro's support, if the war in Hebei can be stabilized, maybe Changshiro will come to Jiangnan in person.
"The states in the South China Sea are not too far away from Jiangnan now."
If it were another more remote continent, it would be thousands of miles away, and it would take four or five months to get back and forth, which would be even less worthwhile.
Zuo Shiren is already wooing big forces and wealthy families in the Jiangnan area. I heard that now, at least seven or eight clans are willing to join the alliance.
It's not that Xu Mu is making a fuss and seeing the whole thing at a glance. Even the Tang family in Qingzhou are just slaves of the Demon Queen. One can imagine how many forces in this world are used by the Demon Queen.
"Then my lord, be careful all the way." Knowing that he couldn't be persuaded, Lu Xiu clasped his fists seriously.
Only one day later, Xu Mu set off from Dingzhou. Previously, I wanted to go to Liangzhou to visit, but there were many things to do, so I had to give it up for now.
According to the news from Liangzhou, Chen Zhong is now basically in control of the situation. And Zhenlan Princess Naguli also began to secretly communicate with the tribesmen in the Western Region to collect information from the Western Region. The horse farm has also been enlarged, and the foals born in February and March are considered to be good horses.
"It's almost autumn."
I just feel that time flies so fast. At the beginning of spring, I am still attacking Liangzhou. But now, it's almost autumn.
Good news comes from Shuzhou. As long as there are no natural disasters, more rice will be put into warehouses in Shuzhou this year than last year.
"Brother Mu, there is only one month left, and I will be able to eat a lot of rice cakes." Si Hu laughed while riding on the horse.
Rice pancakes, dipped in hot sauce, are a new addition to Sihu’s gourmet menu.
"Go back to Muyun State first."
As he spoke, Xu Mu's eyes also showed a hint of expectation.
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Cangzhou, the balcony outside the imperial palace.
As always, Demon Empress Su stood silently. This time, Ah Qi, the mute slave, was not the only one. There was also a messenger in black robes.
The messenger can speak. At this moment, he was holding his fists and his voice was a little heavy, "Master, it has been decided. Xu Buyi and Zuo Ren began to take the lead in the affairs of the world alliance. Not long ago, Xu Buyi went to Hebei and met with the King of Yuzhou .And Zuo Ren has also begun to meet with family members in large numbers."
"Zuo Ren doesn't have such courage. I guess it was Xu Buyi who suggested it. The cavalry was exposed, and A Yuan was exposed. He guessed a lot of things."
"Master, if you don't do something...if this continues, our plan will be ruined by Xu Buyi."
"I told you earlier that Xu Buyi is the biggest variable on my chessboard. If I go to Yuzhou, I will probably go to the South China Sea next."
"Nanhai? How could Master know?"
"Don't think about it, he wants to lead the world alliance and join forces in the south of the Yangtze River, so he must win over the South China Sea, which is not too far away. You take my personal letter and set off immediately for the South China Sea in the name of the Daji royal family. One trip. It would be best if we can win over him. If not, we will find a way to prevent Xu Buyi from entering the South China Sea."
"Interception?"
"You can try. But as long as you use your brain, there should be a better way."
The black-robed messenger hurriedly clasped his fists.
"I have taken charge of the chess game, and the general trend of the world will surge again."
Su Yaohou raised her head slightly and looked at the setting sun on the horizon. The weather was about to enter autumn, and the cool breeze blowing from the sunset made her body feel comfortable.
"Autumn is coming, and the grain and grass from all the states in the world should be put into warehouses again. The horses on the grasslands outside the Great Wall should also be fat and strong. The mountains and barbarians have also completed their sacrifices to the gods and are preparing for autumn raids."
"I really hope that there will be a natural disaster in the thirty states of the Central Plains."
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"Autumn is coming." At the border of Qingzhou, Yuan Song raised his head and looked at the city gate not far ahead.
No less powerful than before, his current military might numbered more than 100,000 men. After claiming to be the orthodoxy of the Yuan family, he gathered many aristocratic families and escapist generals and counselors. Now, these two huge states of Laiyan have gradually become a big climate.
But even so, what he couldn't figure out was that Tang Wuyuan, a descendant of Confucianism, was so brave, leading the Qingzhou Army and guarding the border.
Of course, if it weren't for fear of battle losses, he would have already mobilized his entire army and vowed to conquer Qingzhou to the death. But now, the situation in the world is still unclear. Keeping more troops is the wisest choice.
He supported the rebellion against Cangzhou with both hands. But after Cangzhou was destroyed, the next turn would probably be his Laiyan State. Yuan Song suddenly felt regretful and felt that he was too greedy and proclaimed himself emperor too early.
Otherwise, we can continue to hide it and continue to lie dormant.
"Chong'er, retreat."
Yuan Chong, who was wearing battle armor, suddenly became startled when he heard his father's words.
"After returning to Laizhou, I immediately notified all counties to repair the city gates, stock up on grain and grass, and recruit young men. I just feel that a big war is about to come."
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