At this time, Chengdu was already quiet at night.
For several days, Xu Mu was discussing the next alliance with Zhao Di and Wu Zheng.
"King Shu, what we are waiting for is that there needs to be a passage between Western Shu and the South China Sea that can transport food and march with a good location."
This sentence was said by Wu Zheng.
Xu Mu raised his head and admired the ancient old man in front of him.
If there is no passage between Xishu and Nanhai. Even forming an alliance is meaningless. The two cannot help each other or communicate quickly. The idea of forming an alliance is tantamount to superfluous.
"Please rest assured that the passage outside the Nanlin Mountains is already being prepared. By then, Xishu and Nanhai will be able to travel frequently and we will be one family." Xu Mu said with a smile.
Zhao Di also became happy, "In this way, our South China Sea states——"
Wu Zheng, who was nearby, suddenly tugged on Zhao Di's robe. Zhao Di understood and suddenly silenced his voice.
"King Shu, for the sake of the five states in the South China Sea, please forgive me for being rude." Wu Zheng said hesitantly.
"If the King of Hezhou has anything to say, please say it without being restrained." Xu Mu expressed his stance.
Wu Zheng nodded, "I dare to ask the King of Shu... If one day, the King of Shu unifies the country, what will happen to the five states in the South China Sea?"
Xu Mu paused, and Jia Zhou and Dongfang Jing next to him also looked startled.
After only a while, Xu Mu understood. As the think tank of the South China Sea states, Wu Zheng meant that he was worried about making wedding clothes for others. In the end, there would be no benefit to the South China Sea states.
After thinking for a while, Xu Mu also spoke, "Let me ask one more question first, are all the five states in the South China Sea willing to form an alliance with Xi Shu?"
Zhao Di and Wu Zheng both looked stunned. But in the end, he still spoke honestly.
"Among the five states, three states are willing to form an alliance with Xishu, but the other two states, as well as the Haiyue people, are more inclined to Zuo Shiren."
"The King of Hezhou said that he is most optimistic about Dongling and Western Shu."
"Thank you, King Hezhou." Xu Mu exhaled and bowed to Wu Zheng. People like this are real think tanks. Understand what the South China Sea states want now.
The terrain and population of the South China Sea are destined to prevent him from becoming a world hero. Unless it means going to the northeast to destroy Dongling, or going to the northwest to destroy Xishu. But the national power of Dongling and Xishu is much stronger than that of the five states in the South China Sea.
Forming an alliance is the most suitable way for the five states in the South China Sea. Of course, the point of disagreement is choosing one or the other. Xishu and Dongling, two major powers close to the South China Sea, choose one.
Zuo Shiren's side had already sent troops there early. But now, Zhao Di and Wu Zheng are still willing to enter Chengdu. It can be seen that there is a friendship after all.
"Everything else is easy to talk about, but the most troublesome ones are the Haiyue people. Zuo Shiren took advantage of the appeal that the Yue people are of the same clan and have the same roots. Therefore, the Haiyue people's tribes all tend to Dongling."
Compared to Zhao Di, Wu Zheng's voice was more solemn for a while.
"King of Shu, as I said before, the current South China Sea Alliance is at the time of division of power. If the King of Shu has no choice, we can only temporarily... form an alliance with Dongling."
It was not a threat. Xu Mu could even understand Wu Zheng's helplessness when he said this. Due to the factors of Haiyue people, the proximity, and the official connections, Dongling is the best choice no matter how you look at it.
Again, Zhao Di and Wu Zheng were able to go to Shu in person, which was a great deal of trust.
"Don't worry, you two, I will definitely find a way." Xu Mu cupped his fists and consoled him.
The five states in the South China Sea are the help he must fight for. If not, if we really allow Dongling to form an alliance with the five states in the South China Sea, we will probably be in trouble when the time comes to attack Jiangnan.
"We believe in the King of Shu." Zhao Di and Wu Zheng also clasped their fists.
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After seeing off Zhao Di and Wu Zheng, Xu Mu took a breath and resumed discussions with the two military advisors in front of him.
There are not many problems facing Xishu now. A new regime that started from humble beginnings has no foundation at the beginning, and there will definitely be many things that are gradually exposed.
"Wenlong, what do you think?"
Jia Zhou tilted his head, thought for a while and said, "Just as my lord thought, the South China Sea Alliance must be fought for no matter what. As for Dongling... I think we can think of some ways to make Shanyue and There is a greater conflict between Haiyue people. After all, for the past two or three hundred years, the Shanyue tribe has always looked down on the Haiyue tribe. And the Haiyue tribe also dislikes the Shanyue people. It’s just that, look With Zuo Shiren's face and the joint efforts to encircle Cangzhou, the two can be temporarily reconciled."
Listening, Xu Mu's eyes lit up. Jia Zhou was not wrong. Taking advantage of the conflict between the two Yue tribes, he might be able to break the situation.
"Kang Zhu, the chief general of the Shanyue people, is probably very difficult to attack. This person is loyal to Zuo Shiren and will most likely not fall into the trap. On the contrary, the Haiyue people are a little eager for success and can take advantage of it."
If I remember correctly, Kang Zhu, the general of the Shanyue people, was ranked last among the ten famous generals in the world. Those who can be ranked on the list will definitely not be ordinary people.
"Master, don't be anxious, I will think of some ways to defeat this situation for you." Beside, Dongfang Jing also looked at it carefully.
"Thank you so much, Bolie."
With the advice of the two military advisors, Xu Mu felt relieved.
"In addition, according to the information sent by the Night Owl Group, there was a mutiny on the side of King Yuzhou in the inner city."
"mutiny?"
Xu Mu was startled. In this short period of time, it was only a few days old. How come something bad happened all of a sudden?
"He is from the Wang family." Jia Zhou frowned, "The head of the family, Wang Long...somehow, suddenly found out about the legitimate son of the family."
The legitimate son of the Wang family was killed by Jiuzhiwuwei's plan, with the intention of killing people with a borrowed knife and throwing dirty water on the King of Food.
"So, the head of the family, Wang Long, was so angry that he fell to the side of King Liang. He then joined forces with two other families from the eight great families and gathered more than 30,000 private soldiers to ambush outside the city."
No matter how you look at it, this time, Uncle Chang seems to be playing with fire and burning himself.
Just when Xu Mu was about to speak, Jia Zhou smiled faintly again.
"My lord, have you ever heard of the plan of bitter flesh?"
"Of course I've heard of it."
"So, my lord, do you think that the death of a legitimate son of the Wang family is like a bitter plot? At the right time and on the right occasion, the Wang family took the lead in the rebellion. This matter is not like being done suddenly in a hurry. from."
Xu Mu was stunned on the spot.
If what Jia Zhou said was right and it was really a trick... In this case, even if it were him, he would still be fooled. After all, it looks so natural in every aspect. Happens naturally, without much hint of subtlety.
"This time, the Grain King will fall into the urn." Sitting on the chair, Jia Zhou's tone was extremely sure for a moment.
