As the new year approaches, the weather in Muyun Prefecture becomes colder and colder. Even if there is no winter snow, the howling cold wind is still freezing and uncomfortable.
Surrounding the stove, wearing a big cloak, Xu Mu sat on the main seat.
Since he did not return to Chengdu this year, the generals from the six prefectures of Western Shu could only come to Muyun Prefecture to report on their duties. One after another, many generals have arrived in Yucheng.
"Greetings, my lord."
"Chen Zhong pays homage to the lord."
"Lu Xiu pays homage to the lord."
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Xu Mu raised his head and looked at the Xishu generals in front of him, with relief on his face. I don't know since when, he was no longer a powerless little boss, and just like Jia Zhou said, he entered Shu and spread his wings.
"Everyone, please drink a cup of hot wine and warm yourself up first. Especially Chen Zhong, if I'm right, it should be snowing over there in Liangzhou."
"Of course." Chen Zhong picked up the wine cup and said, "Under the master's plan, except for the occasional spies from the Western Regions, there was no trouble in February and March. Chao Yi and Wei Feng fought in the Western Regions in the last round of the big battle. The prestige of Shu. I estimate that the prestige of Western Shu has already spread among the countries in the Western Region."
"Very good."
Over in Liangzhou, what Xu Mu thinks about most is the Silk Road. However, I am too impatient to eat hot tofu. Wei Feng's Zhang Dacui's contacts in the Western Regions have begun to show results, and it is estimated that by next year, he will be able to make some achievements.
"Lu Feng, how about the horse farm?" Lu Feng, who was sitting at the same table, stood up hurriedly after hearing Xu Mu's words. This one of the five horsemen in Wangzhou has now become a rare horse breeder.
It's a pity that these old brothers are not good at war and can only be in charge of logistics and other duties.
"Don't worry, my lord, the horse farms in Sanzhou, Liangdi, have already selected talents who are good at horses after resting. Last month, they also gave birth to a red cloud colt, which will be sent to the lord after it grows a little longer."
"good."
In addition to breaking the siege by attacking Liangzhou, the horse farms in the three states of Liangdi have always been the heart and soul of Xi Shu.
One day, when all the good horses in Western Shu are ready and the Demon Queen is destroyed, the race for the deer will begin.
"My lord, cotton fields will begin large-scale planting after next year. The chosen place is in the buffer area outside Yuguan. The sunshine is warm and the rain is abundant. There should be a good harvest..." Zhou Zun, who was beside him, also said He stood up, but the second half of his sentence was somewhat filled with guilt.
"In addition, a certain person is a mining doctor, and up to now, he has not discovered any saltpeter mine. Please forgive me, my lord."
"Zhou Zun, no wonder you." Xu Mu waved his hand.
The mad emperor more than a hundred years ago had over-exploited many types of ores and put them into the alchemy furnace in order to make alchemy. With today's technology, it is impossible to survey scientifically, and it is impossible to drill thirty feet into the ground. We can only hope for a miracle to happen.
"Lu Xiu, how about Dingzhou?"
"Don't worry, my lord, the barbarians and horse bandits have not moved. Dingbeiguan is extremely safe. In addition, Dingzhou and Bingzhou, these two states, have recruited more than 8,000 new troops, and they are still training hard."
"very good."
In the northwest states, both military and political affairs are on the right track.
The remaining generals of Xishu also came forward to report their duties. In the end, even Shangguan Shu, the leader of Xiaerjun, stood up and started to fight.
The old brothers in this team followed him all the way to the country and never left him. Of course, there are countless old friends lying in the Qishili Cemetery outside Chengdu.
Xu Mu is very sure that if there is an afterlife and he is the king of the state again, this group of people will still follow him if they have a second choice.
The trust between master and subordinate is enough to transcend many things.
"You are all brothers, I, Xu Mu, will tell you the truth." Xu Mu looked up and looked around, looking at the resolute faces.
"Next spring, I, Xi Shu, will face another decisive battle."
Last year it was Liangzhou, but this year it was Cangzhou Demon Queen. This is the case in these troubled times. If you want to be strong and survive with your family and friends, then you have to overcome obstacles along the way.
The difference is that this time Xi Shu is no longer fighting alone. There will be a world alliance, and many forces will participate in it.
Of course, opposite to them, the Demon Queen will definitely recruit many people to fight against them.
"My lord, why don't you let me take ten thousand people and go south to fight." Lu Xiu said with an expectant look on his face. This tiger of Dingzhou had just entered Western Shu and without making any achievements, he gained Xu Mu's trust and was directly appointed as the general of Zhenzhou in the second state.
Therefore, Lu Xiu wanted to make military exploits and be worthy of this trust.
"I have left enough manpower at Dingbeiguan, so there is no problem in guarding the gate." Lu Xiu continued.
Xu Mu hesitated.
He was worried about what might happen during the melee at Dingbeiguan. After all, outside Dingbeiguan, there are Hu people.
"Yes." But in the end, Xu Mu agreed.
"Chen Zhong, when Lu Xiu leaves Dingzhou, you must take more care of things there. In addition, starting next year, Wang Yong will be temporarily transferred there."
"Lord, don't worry."
Xu Mu took a breath and said, "In addition, here in Shuzhou, in addition to Dou Tong's navy, Han Jiu also led thousands of Shu soldiers to Muyunzhou to participate in the battle."
The six states of Western Shu and the four northwest states have just been conquered, and they are lacking in troops and resources. The real center of Western Shu should be Shuzhou. For this reason, Xu Mu did not hesitate to leave Jia Zhou in charge.
In Shuzhou, whether it is food, grass or soldiers, it is considered abundant.
"Brother Sheng."
Chen Sheng, who had broken his arm, hurriedly walked out from behind and beat Xu Mu's chest with one arm.
"Once you have finished your debriefing and returned to Shu, you should mobilize the people and prepare food, grass, baggage, and various siege equipment. I will give you some drawings for improved equipment later, and you can take them to the iron workshop."
"My boss... my lord, if Master Tie doesn't understand and wants to beat me -"
"If he dares to take action, just tell me that when I, Xu Mu, get angry, I will bring my two heirs to Muyun Prefecture."
These three eldest fathers are all crazy relatives of the next generation. They scolded Xu Mu and licked their grandchildren at the same time.
"Master's brilliant plan." Chen Sheng's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Master Shangguan Hall." Xu Mu continued to speak.
He actually had another plan for the Xiaer Rebels. Unlike other military forces in Xishu, the Xiaer Army is more like a fuzzy military force. Not to mention the Demon Queen, sometimes even Xu Mu himself couldn't tell how many people there were.
Except for the fixed group of heroes, the other people are not gathered together. Instead, when there is a war, Shangguan Shu uniformly recruits them to participate in righteous deeds.
It might be a fisherman, it might be an official, or it might be a rouge salesman.
"If the chief helmsman has something to say, it's okay to say it." Shangguan Shu stood up and clasped his fists.
"There's no rush. If you stay in Muyun State for a few more days, I'll talk to you slowly." Xu Mu said with a smile. The Demon Queen has already figured out the apparent military strength.
The Xiaer Rebel Army is the best choice for the Qi Army.
Thanks to a strange combination of circumstances, he became the chief rudder of thirty states, asking for people to give people and food for food. Of course, in two years' time, the position of chief helmsman will be returned to Xiao Xiaoyao's hands.
