Xu Mu's words obviously had an effect. At least, except for Cui Xiu, the other kings of the South China Sea have become polite.
"King Shu, please take a seat." Zhao Di was even more serious. He didn't talk about righteousness and saving the country, but just talked about the fact that the Demon Queen was a foreigner. If he really threw himself in, he would be waiting for the infamy of ten generations and eight generations.
"Everyone sitting here, I, Xu Mu, am just the king of a state like you all. Logically speaking, there is no distinction between superiority and inferiority." Xu Mu said with a smile.
These words made several Nanhai Kings present have a good impression.
The banquets in Jiaozhou are naturally inferior to those in the wealthy inner city. But in general, this time, Zhao Di was distracted and well prepared. Several people drank and drank together, and they were very happy for a while.
"Don't worry, King Shu. Regarding the traitor Cui Xiu, I and a few others have already made plans." Zhao Di put down his wine cup with a hateful tone.
"In Zhuya Prefecture, another descendant of the Cui family will be selected as the king. In addition, Zhuya Prefecture's taxation and recruitment of soldiers-"
Xu Mu waved his hand, "Brother Zhao, you can handle these things by yourself. I am an outsider, so I cannot interfere."
Xu Mu understood that Zhao Di's gesture was nothing more than a statement of position.
He was satisfied.
Zhao Di raised his glass and said, "By the way, King Shu, how many towns does this world alliance have now?"
"Three towns." Xu Mu said truthfully, "Me, Zuo Ren, and the King of Yuzhou. Of course, if you include everyone, there will be eight towns."
This is not an exaggeration, but just these three towns are enough to surprise people all over the world.
"The King of Yuzhou is fighting fiercely in Hebei, and he still cares about the righteousness of the Central Plains. If we, the five states of the South China Sea, hesitate again, we will be like a fool."
Zhao Di paused, looked around, and found that except Cui Xiu, the other three Nanhai state kings all had expressions of deep approval.
"King Shu, I, the five states in the South China Sea, are willing to join the world alliance and fight against the Demon Queen together!"
"Okay! I, Xu Mu, would like to toast you all. You are all righteous people!" Xu Mu's face was ecstatic.
With the five states of the South China Sea joining the alliance, this world alliance to defeat the Demon Queen has become even more popular. Of course, as for Cui Xiu's Zhu Yazhou, he has no right to speak at this time.
Around the banquet table, several people slowly put down their wine glasses.
"By the way, Brother Zhao, I wonder how many troops the South China Sea Alliance can send out at this time." Xu Mu asked calmly.
Zhao Di thought for a while, "The first line is 60,000, and another 40,000 are rushing to support Chuzhou from behind. This time, our Nanhai Alliance has a total of 100,000 troops."
Xu Mu has inquired that the current Nanhai states only have 150,000 troops, but this time they are willing to send 100,000 troops, which shows his attitude.
Up to now, the entire Tianxia Alliance includes Xishu, Dongling, Inner City, and the five states of Nanhai. According to Xu Mu's expectation, there were still fewer princes joining the alliance.
Forget it about Yuan Song, he will still fall out in the future.
As for Huang Daochong in Kezhou, Xu Mu couldn't force him. He was an old acquaintance, and Kezhou was a neutral state and had never participated in alliances. Helping the Tanglin Alliance in the first place was already the biggest concession.
"Brother Xu, I have a suggestion." At this time, Zhao Di spoke again.
"Brother Zhao, please speak."
"Brother Xu also knows that in our land of the South China Sea, there are many Haiyue people. Just like Prince Ling, if we can win over -"
As soon as Zhao Di clicked, Xu Mu understood the meaning. It's just like Zuo Shiren, wooing Haiyue people and relying on them for his own use.
"Brother Zhao, how many troops can the Haiyue people send?"
"There are still fifty thousand. Moreover, these Haiyue people are very fierce when they fight... To be honest with Brother Xu, I have fought many battles with the Haiyue people in the five states of the South China Sea. Although the number of troops is more than twice as large, But we have never been able to gain the upper hand.”
The Yue people are similar to the barbarians, they are all fierce masters. Just like the Beidi people are good at horses, the Yue people and barbarians are even better at mountains and forests.
Xu Mu didn't know that Zhao Di's intention was to use the alliance to completely repair the relationship between the five states in the South China Sea and Haiyue.
Huairou will return to Huairou, but if something goes wrong during this period, I'm afraid there will be a breakup. If it's according to Xu Mu's temperament, for example, if it's a tiger barbarian, no matter what your attitude is, you'll have to conquer him first.
"Brother Xu, how about this? I can help you introduce him to the leader of the Haiyue people."
"Very good." Xu Mu nodded. It's best if you can win over him. If you sell Zhao Di a favor, you won't lose anything if you can't win over him.
Of course, Haiyue is not like the kings of the South China Sea. It would be meaningless if you talk about the interests of the family and the country. However, Xu Mu already had a plan.
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About seven or eight days later, Xu Mu, who stayed in the Jiaozhou Palace, finally waited for the leader of the Haiyue people. To say that I am not angry is definitely a lie.
The journey took two or three days, but it took seven or eight days to arrive.
Zhao Di was also slightly unhappy, but still accompanied the smiling face and led the gray-haired Haiyue leader into the banquet.
"Brother Xu, this is leader Ruan He."
"This is Xu Mu, King of Western Shu."
Leader Haiyue raised his eyelids, looked at Xu Mu silently, nodded and sat down first.
Xu Mu remained calm, but Si Hu next to him looked quite angry. Who has been following Xu Mu all this time, except for the enemy, who would dare to show off his face like this.
Zhao Di, who was beside him, also frowned.
"Si Hu, stay back."
Xu Mu smiled and sat down as well.
"Chief Ruan, I have admired you for a long time."
Ruan He raised his head and said, "I already know what the King of Shu means. I came here this time to inform the King of Shu that the Yue people have their own rules and will not join the alliance of the Central Plains people."
"We are both Yue people, and there are no such rules in Shanyue." Xu Mu said calmly. To be honest, it is best to win over the 50,000-strong Haiyue clan. If you can't win over them, forget it.
It was nothing more than trying to help Zhao Di and consolidate their friendship through his identity as the leader of the alliance.
Ruan He looked dissatisfied, "Haiyue's rules are different from those of Shanyue. Besides, the fight between life and death in the Central Plains has nothing to do with us, the Haiyue people."
"The states in the South China Sea all belong to the Central Plains. I remember that when the Yue Kingdom was destroyed, the Yue people's habitat had to retreat to the islands."
"This matter has nothing to do with you."
Ruan He stood up coldly, looking like he was "not talking about anything". When Zhao Di was about to leave, even though he hesitated, he still didn't want to have a bad temper.
"Brother Xu, this leader Ruan is leaving."
"You can't leave." Xu Mu smiled, "Brother Zhao, do you know what the people of Haiyue need most?"
"Habitat?"
"No, it's recognition. You and I both know that the Yue people are divided into two branches. One is Shanyue, which is the orthodox Yue people bloodline. The other is Haiyue."
"What does Brother Xu mean?"
"Brother Zhao, just wait and see, I seem to be pretty good at this..."
Zhao Di's eyes were confused, and when he turned around, he realized that General Shan Yue, who was following Xu Mu, had already appeared in front of the palace.
They were both Yue people, with sharp outlines. Ruan He stopped and looked slightly startled.
Feifu looked in the direction of Xu Mu and gritted his teeth as if he was angry. His voice suddenly sounded like thunder.
"The Yue people have the same origin of life and death. I'm here to recognize you as a godfather!"
