After coming out of Nanlin County, Xu Mu had no intention of returning to Chengdu. After thinking about it, he continued eastbound to inspect the two counties in southern Sichuan. In any case, although southern Sichuan does not produce rice, it is equivalent to an economic development zone for future generations, and Xu Mu also has high hopes for it.
As winter approaches, the entire Shuzhou begins to get colder. Fortunately, we saw no refugees on the way. Instead, we saw many people wearing thick robes. Seeing Xu Mu's long team, they gathered to worship.
"The helmsman has practiced benevolent governance, and the people in Shuzhou respect the helmsman very much." Yin Hu, who was riding a horse beside him, said with a smile.
"The helmsman may not know that even though the inner city or Zuo Shiren's Lingzhou looks rich at first glance, there are many people who are hungry."
"I just took out the part that the aristocratic family spit out, and gave it to ordinary people. Six heroes, in my hometown, this political strategy is excellent."
"Isn't the helmsman's hometown...in Wangzhou?"
Xu Mu smiled and did not answer. After this winter, there will be a new round of war. Three years of winter, three years of waiting for spring, three years of fighting.
He was extremely tired.
In this troubled world, you can't cut through the turbidity in the world without using a sword.
"Master, we have arrived at Xiandao in southern Shu."
Xu Mu raised his head and looked forward in silence. Not far ahead, I found the completed Anlingxian Road. At first glance, it already looked somewhat majestic.
It was not only the soldiers who came and went, but also the common people between the two states, medicine collectors, hunters, either buying new year's goods in advance, or visiting relatives and friends... Everyone had a look of joy on their faces.
In the past, it was impossible to cross the mountains from Muyun Prefecture to Shu Prefecture. The only way was to take the water route, which was long and time-consuming. Since the Xian Road between the two states was opened, it has become much more convenient.
Next to Xiandao, the people also built a shrine, and the incense was flourishing.
A living temple is built by a person who is still alive and has made great achievements and is loved by the people.
"The helmsman is the main image, and General Dou is the accompanying image."
Xu Mu was moved.
Whether it was Xiandao or Shuren Bridge, he and Dou Tong worked hard to build it.
As he got closer, countless people recognized Xu Mu, just like before, and gathered around him, bowing and worshiping Xu Mu.
"No courtesy." Xu Mu raised his hand.
The people still refused to retreat, and some even forced their way in with their newly bought New Year's goods. Of course, Xu Mu declined.
"Captain, General Chen Sheng is here."
"Chen Sheng?"
Xu Mu looked around in surprise, and sure enough, he found that not only Chen Sheng, but also Zhou Zun was also following him. The two of them rode horses and rushed over happily.
"Master... no, I've met your lord!" Chen Sheng and the other two dismounted their horses, raised their hands and bowed to Xu Mu.
"Brother Sheng, Brother Zun, long time no see." Xu Mu also dismounted and held their hands. The original team was composed of five horsemen. Although there are some who have passed away... but no matter what, this group of heroes has finally made it to where it is today.
"I just heard from my subordinates that my lord was taking a detour to Shunan, so I called Zhou Zun and rushed over together." Chen Sheng said with a smile, then turned around and greeted Gongou and the others.
"Why, you, a logistics general, can you make this habit?"
"Of course I'm not used to it... Lao Zhou and I are eager to follow our lord and go into battle to kill the enemy."
"Don't worry, there is a chance."
Old friends are fading away like the wind. To be honest, there are only a few old friends left, and Xu Mu really doesn’t want to lose them.
"Brother Zun, I heard from Si Hu that you recently took in a concubine?"
Zhou Zun, who was standing next to him, blushed, "An old hunter I knew very well has passed away, and there is only one girl left. It's very pitiful... I also told my mother-in-law, and I decided to just take her into the family. But don't worry, boss, I know what's going on." , and won’t cause any trouble to the boss.”
"What are you talking about?" Xu Mu punched Zhou Zun, "These people like us were all killed from Wangzhou. Based on this friendship, we can be regarded as brothers of life and death. But you have to be careful, silly tiger. If I knew about it, I would definitely ask you for a drink."
"Brother Sheng and I have heard about it. The whole military camp has spread that General Tiger has come back from the war and is hiding outside the house every day to drive piles. He was a boring guy who didn't know what he was doing back then. But now that he knows what he's doing, he's out of control. .”
Xu Mu was also a little speechless. The reputation of Pile Driver Tiger is probably famous in Western Shu. It is very possible that Sun Xun is a bad talker who keeps saying a few words to everyone he meets.
"Brother Sheng, how is the situation with the merchant ship?"
"It hasn't been a good year for most of the year. There are a lot of Shu brocades. I sent them to Dongling last month, and only ten pieces of cloth were sold. Lord, what do you think this is? When I sent them to Dongling before, the rich and noble people in Dongling were People are all rushing to get it.”
Xu Mu smiled lightly, "I guess some people don't want to trade anymore."
Trafficking by water can only go downstream. But the only locations downstream are Kezhou and Dongling. Zuo Shiren's attitude already hinted that he wanted to prove something.
"Brother Sheng, don't worry about the water transport merchant ships for now. Sell the Shu brocade medicinal materials to Laiyan and other prefectures, and also to the inner city."
"Lord, I heard about the burning of the granary. During this period, I asked my subordinates to find a lot of grain stores. See if I can collect more grain. There are more than a dozen small grain stores in Changyang. , together, there are about a thousand carts of rice and grain. Over there in Yanzhou, there is also an Anshi grain store, which is also willing to provide two thousand carts of grain."
"Brother Sheng, you are interested——"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Mu's voice paused, "Brother Sheng, what do you call Lianghang?"
"An Shiliang Store in Yanzhou is an old signature."
This time, not only Xu Mu, but also Yin Hu next to him looked shocked. The two looked at each other, with a solemn look in their eyes.
The person who gave orders on behalf of the Liang King was called Chen Anshi. There is a grain store in Yanzhou, named Anshi Grain Store.
Is there any connection between this?
"Lord, what's wrong?"
"It's okay." Xu Mu shook his head. Xu Mu has no intention of telling Chen Sheng and others about Granary's strategy now. It's not a matter of distrust, but a concern that plans may change.
"Then my lord, do you want to buy this food?"
"Buy." Xu Mu turned his head, "When the time comes, I will ask Master Yin Xiang to go with you."
Although I feel reluctant to let go of Yin Hu, under the current situation, Yin Hu is the most suitable candidate.
"By the way, it's almost winter. Let's meet up when."
"Ten days later, I will go to Yanzhou to pay the deposit, and the grain bank will send someone to deliver the grain to the river."
Even Xu Mu was not sure whether Yuan Song knew about this matter, or that Yuan Song might have been in cahoots with the Grain King.
Of course, everything requires Yin Hu to go there in person before he can determine the background of the grain store.
"Six Heroes, when the time comes to go to Yanzhou, you must be careful."
Yin Hu was so smart that he couldn't understand Xu Mu's meaning and nodded seriously.
"Don't worry, helmsman, I will check the food carefully when the time comes."
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