After leaving Chuzhou, the official road leading to the South China Sea began to become long, narrow and winding. Different from the swamps in the south of Shuzhou, in the south of Chuzhou, there are layers of dense forests and mountains.
Fife wasn't nervous at all. Shanyue people have lived in the mountains and forests for a long time and are already familiar with various mountain terrains.
"Don't worry, King Shu. Our spies from Shanyue have reported that there is no enemy for ten miles ahead."
Xu Mu has been very cautious as long as the exploration is limited to ten miles. He always felt that at this time, the Demon Queen might cause something.
But we traveled for two days and two nights without any trouble.
Xu Mu felt relieved a little.
"King Shu, please look forward. This mountain forest that stretches for more than 700 miles was the habitat of my Yue people in the past."
In ancient times, the political and economic centers were mostly in the north. Even the Xiangjiang area is not as wealthy as the Jijiang area, let alone the South China Sea.
At first glance, the area divided into states in the land of Nanhai is not that small, but in fact, most of them are old mountains and miasma forests that are rarely inhabited. It is estimated that the number of households in the states of Nanhai is far less than that of the three states of Dongling. half of.
"General Fei, how far is it?"
"Moving forward, we still have about seven or eight days to go."
Calculating it, when we return to Muyun State, it will take at least a full month to go back and forth.
However, Xu Mu had already sent a letter to King Jiaozhou before. Of course, he also had a hunch that Xi Shu was trying to win over Nanhai. If the Demon Queen knew about it, she would probably send a messenger.
But how could things like the Great Alliance be hidden from the eyes of the Demon Queen?
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Nanhai, Jiaozhou, the newly built Jiaozhou Palace.
At this time, there was a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a brand new python robe, with a slightly anxious face.
He is Zhao Di, the King of Jiaozhou in Nanhai.
At this time, Zhao Di couldn't hide the impatience on his face and looked at the other people in python robes under the stage.
"Everyone, you can tell me what to do now. King Zhuzhou, you speak first."
The tall and thin prince who was named stood up carefully.
"On one side is the Cangzhou royal family, on the other side is the Dongling Alliance. No matter which side you support, if you lose, you will be settled by the Queen of Autumn."
"That's right, they will fight whenever they want. We won't wade into muddy waters."
The faces of several princes and princes from the South China Sea Alliance had the same look as Zhao Di. Without exception, they all had worried looks.
Like them, they don’t have big dreams in this life. At most, it is far away from the power of the Central Plains. At worst, it can be passed down for several generations, waiting for the new dynasty to be established, and then surrendering.
Of course, anyone who is a fool will have ambitions. But they see clearly that with the current situation in the South China Sea, the population is scarce, the soldiers are weak, and the weapons and armor are old. What the hell is the general trend of the world?
"Alliance leader, how about just saying that we don't want to help each other?"
Zhao Di shook his head, "No, if you offend both sides, there will be no chance of survival."
"Leader, I heard that Yanzhou in the north is only a land of three counties... but it can lead the troops from Hebei and fight the King of Yuzhou in the inner city vigorously. If not-"
"Shut up." Zhao Di gritted his teeth, pointed at the young prince who was speaking, and cursed.
"I'm asking you to discuss which side to choose. How dare you imitate the King of Yanzhou? He dares to poison tigers and swallow their children. How dare you!"
The young prince who spoke silenced his voice in horror.
"The King of Yuzhou is powerful and has the support of the top families in the inner city. The King of Yanzhou cannot last for a few years. If he can win Hebei, the King of Yuzhou will be able to dominate the world," Zhao Di murmured.
"Leader Zhao, I heard...that the King of Shu is an old friend of the King of Yuzhou."
Zhao Di nodded.
In the letter written by the King of Shu, he even knew that the King of Yuzhou had also joined the alliance to attack Cangzhou, and he was probably the leader.
He had to consider this matter.
Around the world, many people felt that a person like the King of Yuzhou, with such power, seemed to be the common master of the world.
"Gentlemen, let me tell you one more thing." Zhao Di hesitantly sat down on the tiger leather chair that he had asked someone to build with great difficulty.
Cangzhou also sent a messenger to him. The content inside is equally astonishing. If he bluntly helps Cangzhou, he will be named the king of the five states in the South China Sea. Moreover, when the Zhao family's legitimate daughter grows up, she will marry the emperor's family, and the Zhao family will become a relative of the emperor.
Looking up, Zhao Di took two sips of wine.
He knew that in his more than forty years of life, what was before him now was the most important step. The five states in the South China Sea have a total of only 150,000 troops. Although they are not many, at first glance, they now play a decisive role.
"Let's talk, let's talk." Putting down his wine cup, Zhao Di's voice suddenly became heavier.
"Alliance leader, until now, I have been a subject of the Yuan family. The royal family is still alive, and everyone should be loyal to the imperial family in public and private matters."
At this time, an old prince who had not spoken for a long time suddenly stood up and bowed.
"King Zhuya, how much money did you receive from the messenger!" Another king of Nanhai Province suddenly stood up and said, "Leader, we must not forget that these are troubled times! In troubled times, we choose the strong and attach ourselves to them. Let's not talk about the king of Yuzhou. To put it simply, King Xu of Western Shu, who started in the late Qing Dynasty, entered Shu and destroyed the Liang Dynasty. In just a few years, he took over the six northwest states. Dongling Zuoren is a benevolent name in the world, and the soldiers and the people return to his heart."
"Moreover, let's wait and see Cangzhou, palace changes, mediocre kings and young rulers, women's party politics-"
"King Lingzhou, you are rebellious!"
"King Zhuya, you old man, do you want to drag me, the South China Sea Alliance, into a pit of fire?"
"Lingzhou is a big place, but it's only a county. To put it harshly, you are no different from a county governor! It's your turn to point fingers!"
"If you are brave enough, next time the Haiyue people come to attack Zhuya Island, don't kowtow and ask for help!"
The two had a heated argument in the parliament.
"Shut up!" Zhao Di gritted his teeth. Cowardly, he is still cowardly, but now, he is still the leader of the five states in the South China Sea.
"Don't forget, we formed an alliance to share the same hatred of the enemy and protect our territory!"
Taking a breath, Zhao Di closed his eyes slightly. For a moment, he felt extremely upset. If this step is taken wrongly, not only Jiaozhou, but also the entire South China Sea Alliance will be doomed.
"Alliance leader, if this is not the case. The King of Western Shu will come to Jiaozhou in the near future. You and I can wait and wait for the King of Shu to come and talk again. If it is him, can he give any good reasons, or is he concerned about the interests of our South China Sea Alliance? , I think it would be a good thing to join the Yuzhou King’s world alliance.”
Zhao Di finally had a hint of joy in his eyes as he listened.
"Yes, what the King of Zhuzhou said is true. The King of Shu will also come to Jiaozhou... Come and build a welcoming pavilion outside the territory of the South China Sea. I, Zhao Di, as the leader of the South China Sea Alliance, want to Everyone, let’s welcome the King of Shu first, and then make plans.”
"Huh." Zhuya King Cui Xiu heard this sentence and snorted dissatisfiedly. Regardless of the fact that he was in the parliament, he stepped out and walked out coldly.
