For more than ten days, Xishu and Dongling followed Dongfang Jing's strategy and deployed heavy troops in ten carefully selected places to lock up Cangzhou.
Just as Xu Mu thought, it would be best if the Demon Queen dared to send troops to expel her. You know, Cangzhou's current strategy is to focus on defense. Sending troops to the border cannot surprise, but is the next best thing.
Today, facing the still hot sun, Zuo Shiren and Xu Mu had another meeting on the bank of Xiangjiang River to discuss the next plan.
Again, in order to deal with the Demon Queen, Xishu and Dongling were like newlyweds during their honeymoon period, as sticky as glue.
"Brother Xu, I really envy you. First, Mr. Poisonous Ear, and now, there is the Little Military Advisor from the East. Two of the great planners in the world are under your command."
Zuo Shiren's voice sounded a little disappointed when he said this. Not having a big plan to support him has always been his problem.
"Brother Zuo is joking, I, Xu Mu, am stupid, so I need two strategists to assist me. But with brother Zuo's great wisdom, only one person can take over the entire Dongling." Xu Mu responded politely.
Perhaps intentionally or unintentionally, I was poked in the heart. Zuo Shiren waved his hand hurriedly, "Brother Xu, let's not talk about this for now. Do you have any other plans next?"
Xu Mu thought for a while and shook his head, "No. Just as my little military advisor said, the Demon Queen is now focusing on defending. In order to curb this blockade, there will definitely be countermeasures. Specific...still need to be After seeing what the Demon Queen does, we can make a second plan."
The original intention of the ten important places was to lock Cangzhou and prevent grain and grass from outside Cangzhou from being transported to Cangzhou.
"By the way, Brother Zuo, do you know who the Grain King is?"
Zuo Shiren's tone was helpless, "How did I know? If you didn't mention it, I almost forgot about this person. I heard that this guy has always been like a dragon. The food and grass he hides is compared to that of the King of Yuzhou. Don’t give in too much.”
"This is the scary thing about the Food King. Inadvertently, you will always forget this key person."
"Brother Xu, have you found any clues? You wrote earlier that this Food King is probably one of the Demon Queen's people, delivering food to the Demon Queen?"
"It should be, but nothing has been found yet."
Zuo Shiren looked a little angry, "The king...the talent of a king? Does this guy think he has the talent of a king? He just secretly sent food to Cangzhou."
"Oh, that's not right." Zuo Shiren paused and continued suspiciously, "On normal days, I am also in the Cangzhou area and send a lot of people to keep an eye on them. How come I haven't seen any grain transport teams?"
"I estimate that there are many secret passages in Cangzhou. But the ten important places set by my little military advisor are enough to target the entire Cangzhou. Under such circumstances, I guess that even if the Liang King wants to take action, he will have no choice but to expose himself. of."
Dongfang Jing's layout vaguely seemed to slowly push the entire Cangzhou into trouble.
"In this way, this drought seems to have some benefits. But Brother Xu, you and I don't know how much food and grass and how many troops are hidden in Cangzhou."
"We had a big battle not long ago. I estimate that the food and grass consumption was quite large. There is not much food stored in Cangzhou anymore."
"Brother Zuo, you and I are holding her throat."
Zuo Shiren's face was filled with joy, "If this were to happen, Cangzhou would be destroyed directly, and there would probably be no need for a world alliance."
"It's not that simple." Xu Mu said rationally. He has always understood that what he has to deal with is not just Cangzhou, but the Demon Queen forces all over the world.
Ever since Tang Wuyuan was exposed, he had vaguely guessed this. Moreover, even people like the Food King are willing to be driven by the Demon Queen.
What is the origin of this demon queen?
Xu Mu thought about it in his heart, and became a little nervous for a moment.
"Brother Zuo, just like playing chess, you and I made a move together. Next, it's the Demon Queen's turn. If we can suppress the Demon Queen's food and grass supplies before winter, next year's alliance will be a success. A big battle will increase your chances of winning."
"Haha, your Mr. Dongfang is really full of clever tricks——"
Before Zuo Shiren could finish his sentence, Feifu suddenly ran over in a hurry. He didn't bother to greet Xu Mu and looked at Zuo Shiren nervously.
"If you have something to say, the King of Shu is not an outsider." Zuo Shiren frowned.
"My lord, my lord, due to the drought, 80,000 refugees in the two counties east of Chuzhou raised flags to rebel!"
Zuo Shiren looked shocked and could hardly stand up.
"What are you talking about? Who dares to rebel? Isn't it a disaster relief?"
"My lord, we have indeed set up a flag for rebellion! The rebellion is attracting more and more people to the east of Chuzhou and is threatening to sweep the entire Chuzhou!"
"The relief food I allocated is enough for them to survive the whole winter! Dogs...dogs and foxes, who are these people!" Zuo Shiren gritted his teeth and wanted to curse. It happened that at this juncture, this kind of disaster happened.
Xu Mu was beside him and was extremely frightened.
"Brother Xu, I estimate that there should be a problem with the disaster relief food. If someone is instigating it, rebellion may also be possible under natural disasters."
Zuo Shiren clenched his fists and said, "If I find out who ruined my Dongling event, I swear that I will be cut into pieces alive! Brother Xu, please say goodbye first!"
"Brother Zuo." Xu Mu sighed and spoke.
Zuo Shiren stopped and turned around hastily.
"Don't forget, I said before that now it's the Demon Queen's turn. The rebellion of the two counties of Chuzhou is her move. You must lead the troops to quell the rebellion. You can't take care of both. In this way, The openings in ten important places will be loosened.”
Zuo Shiren stood still.
"Then Brother Xu, what should I do?"
"I'm just reminding you, go ahead and I'll think of something else." Xu Mu said goodbye with a long bow.
Zuo Shiren hesitated for a moment, but finally did not hesitate any more. The three states of Dongling are his foundation and there must be no problems.
Standing on the river bank, Xu Mu remained motionless for a long time.
He couldn't figure out how many chess pieces the Demon Queen had buried there. The more you think about it, the more scared you become. Now, he only hopes that the day of the alliance will come soon, so that the heroes of the world can defeat the Demon Queen together and restore the purity of the Central Plains.
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In Cangzhou, there was also a woman standing outside the palace for a long time.
"Master, over in Chuzhou, a secret envoy took advantage of the chaos. They are being attacked by Zuo Shiren's army. I hope that Master can send troops to help." A messenger in black robes walked by and spoke in a solemn voice.
"Moli, now that you've been exposed, it's already a useless move. On the chessboard, I'm missing another killing piece."
The Demon Queen turned around, her face expressionless.
"The suppression of the rebellion by Zuo Shiren's army will have to be delayed until at least the beginning of winter. And the King of Liang has already set off. With Xu Buyi's move, at least when the alliance war next year, our Cangzhou will not fall into too much trouble. Many disadvantages.”
In the hot and dissipating sunshine, dragging the skirt of her phoenix robe, the little queen mother of the Great Ji Dynasty walked elegantly towards the Jinluan Palace, slowly climbing step by step.
