Xu Mu in Kezhou did not relax at all. However, due to the escape of the assassins, many envoys who entered Kezhou have returned to their former joy and laughter.
He explained some things and gave some more instructions. Xu Mucai was full of thoughts, boarded the ship with his troops, and hurried back to Muyun Prefecture.
"The innocent legitimate son was assassinated in Kezhou." Returning to Muyunzhou, when he saw Dongfang Jing, the young military advisor spoke in a deep tone.
"Chang Silang replied to the letter and said in the letter that Liu Zhongde understood the righteousness and did not blame me."
"It's unbelievable." Dongfang Jing shook his head, "In the past, the chief staff of the King of Yuzhou never liked the lord. When the teacher was ill and entered the inner city, he even dared to hide it from the King of Yuzhou and kill the lord. Now, the lord has indirectly killed his legitimate son, and he is probably resentful in his heart. Such a person who understands the righteousness is just putting the overall situation first."
Dongfang Jing paused, "If one day, there is a battle for weapons between the Lord and the King of Yuzhou. Then, he will set up a killing strategy."
I have to say that Dongfang Jing’s analysis is very reasonable. As the saying goes, among the five strategies in the world, except for Ru Long who makes up the numbers, none of them are ordinary people.
"For now, my lord, I will suppress this worry first. In any case, Liu Zhongde also understands that the war in the past two years will focus on annihilating the Demon Queen. I estimate that something should have been found in the inner city. .”
"I heard that Chang Shiro had a good victory. Next year, it is very likely that he can win Hebei and Yanzhou in one fell swoop."
"Lord, please make preparations in advance."
"Of course, I listen to Bolie."
The two masters and subordinates had a heart-to-heart talk, and after a long time, they both smiled again.
"This time I go to Kezhou, my lord, I will gain something else."
Xu Mu shook his head, "Huang Daochong doesn't know much about it. Before leaving, I went to the Su family's former residence and asked the neighbors, but I found nothing."
"Don't worry, no matter how well the fox hides, its tail will always show. What the lord has to do is to perfect the layout and wipe out this fox in one fell swoop during next year's war."
"Know."
"By the way, my lord, there is one more thing... Concubine Wan arrived from Chengdu yesterday."
Xu Mu was startled, "Is she here?"
"Here he comes. As for the princess, she has to stay in Chengdu and take charge of the affairs of the palace. She cannot escape."
Xu Mu nodded.
Jiang Caiwei's temperament is very different from Li Xiaowan's. Jiang Caiwei is more like a good housekeeper. When he is fighting outside, he will look after the home carefully.
Whether it is a wine shop or a palace, as always, they are diligent and hardworking.
As for Li Dawan, he is the kind of person who has a big heart, but has a very pure nature.
"Where is the person?"
"In the Sheriff's Mansion. My lord, go, I will be here."
"Thank you Bolie."
…
Xu Mu counted the days and found that he had not seen Li Dawan for at least February or March. As soon as he entered the county magistrate's house, he heard a cry of sadness.
"Xu Lang!"
Xu Mu turned around and saw Li Xiaowan walking out of the house with a baby in her arms.
The look of crying is quite a bit like pear blossoms and rain.
Xu Mu was also moved when meeting old friends. A woman came all the way to meet her in the approaching winter weather, which shows her true love.
"Xu Lang!"
Xu Mu took a few steps closer and hugged Li Dawan without any pretense.
Between the two of them, the infant child seemed to be having fun when he saw his parents reunited.
"Xu Lang, I haven't given a name yet."
Xu Mu lowered his head and looked a little excited. First there was Xu Qiao, the legitimate son, and now there is a second daughter. It's a pity that he is not a son-in-law, so he cannot be the legitimate son named Li.
"Wanwan, how about calling me Xu Feng? Women are phoenixes, and phoenixes are auspicious birds. If there is peace in the world, they will fly from the sky."
"Xu Feng, Xu Feng... it's a nice name."
"From now on, she will be my little princess of Xishu." Xu Mu tickled the little guy's nose twice. The little guy was not timid. Instead, he opened his mouth and smiled even more happily.
"Xu Lang is not going back to Chengdu this year. My sister said that if I come to Muyun Prefecture and stay with Xu Lang for a while, it might as well... relieve Xu Lang's lovesickness."
Up to now, the two of them no longer use wolfberry tea. Xu Mu looked gentle and held Li Xiaowan's hand. In the cycle of life and death, his greatest wealth is not the six states of Western Shu, but a group of old brothers, two princesses, and the children he gave birth to.
"Xu Mu, it's night."
"Madam, please undress and rest."
…
In Muyun Prefecture, Li Xiaowan only stayed for seven or eight days, and then hurried back to Chengdu according to Xu Mu's wishes. The war is coming, Xu Mu does not want Li Xiaowan and continues to stay in Muyun State.
"My lord has blossomed." Dongfang Jing's face showed the same joy as Jia Zhou's.
People like them vowed to follow Xu Mu to the death, not only to conquer the world, but also to defend the world if they could achieve hegemony. The heirs of the royal family are the top priority.
"Bolie, there is some news recently."
"After winter, the whole world seemed to be quiet all of a sudden. Even in Hebei, the two sides seemed to have a tacit understanding. They only acted on the defensive and no longer attacked each other."
“It’s time to snow in the land of Hebei.”
"The first snow has already fallen. It's too cold to travel on the snowy roads. Even if the grudges of the year are not over, we can only wait until next year."
In the coming year, there will be a world-wide showdown in the thirty states of the Central Plains.
Xu Mu knew very well that while he was making plans, the Demon Queen would definitely not be idle and was also making plans secretly.
"By the way, my lord, the Huang family has sent eighty grain ships along the river. In addition, there is a lot of salt and iron."
"What's going on?"
"I left a letter saying that he was to blame for the assassination that happened in Kezhou earlier, and asked my lord to say a few more good words in front of the King of Yuzhou in the future."
"Then take it."
Regarding Huang Daochong, Xu Mu didn't have much resentment in his heart. No matter what, Kezhou today is still of great use to the world alliance.
"In addition, I asked merchant ships from Xishu to secretly send supplies to the thousands of troops ambushed in Wuzhou in the name of trade."
"After winter comes, the world will be stable for a while."
"Bolie, it's not stable, it's just the calm before the storm. Tomorrow, Bolie and I will go to Yucheng to see Yu Wen's defenses."
Yucheng and Xinyueguan are the respective barriers between Muyunzhou and Cangzhou.
Although the focus now is on the river. But no matter what, Yucheng must be defended. If this barrier is rotten and has a hole, it will be a fatal blow to the entire Xishu.
In addition, there is Yu Wen. The number one general of Western Shu has been honing his skills for a long time, and he should have the style of a commander. In the entire Western Shu, in Xu Mu's words, Yu Wen may not be the most capable, but he is the one he trusts the most.
