Even though he was in Chengdu, Xu Mu's thoughts were always on Kezhou.
The back-and-forth fight between Yuan Song and Zuo Shiren can be described as a fist-to-flesh fight, and they were really risking their lives.
"Currently, Zuo Shiren has a greater chance of winning." Jia Zhou frowned, "With the help of the Liang King, Zuo Shiren's ambitions have now become very expanded. Moreover, around Zuo Shiren, There is one more counselor, my lord must have heard of his name."
"Yinlin, Lingsu." Xu Mu's face darkened.
"Exactly, Zuo Shiren's great victory was the result of his single-handed decision. This person should not be underestimated."
"Yinlin Yinlin, the hidden Lin, is he planning to be born now?"
Xu Mu narrowed his eyes. Deep down in his heart, he didn't have much fear. With Jia Zhou and Dongfang Jing here, intrigues and deceit are not easy to use in Western Shu.
"By the way Wenlong, how is Cangzhou's defense now?"
"Bolie replied to the letter. Miao Tong is now very careful and personally monitors the defenses at every location. However, Bolie still used a trick to bury a group of spies in the Dongling Tomb in the name of exchanging people. .”
"As expected of Bo Lie." Xu Mu finally smiled. He could imagine that these spies would be of great use when the time comes.
"Wen Long, Miao Tong...can't they really incite rebellion?"
Jia Zhou thought for a while, "At least not now. Unless there is a certain opportunity. Many people know that Miao Tong is close to Shu. I guess that when Xi Shu and Dong Ling are at odds, something bad may happen to him. .”
"My lord, don't be too hasty. If you instigate rebellion at this time and cause Miao Tong to be dissatisfied, the goodwill that you have accumulated will be gone."
"Understood." Xu Mu nodded.
Judging from the current situation, the war in Kezhou is far from over. Next, it was time for Yuan Song to strike back.
On Miao Tong's side, we can't push too hard for the time being. But for Yuan Song, Xu Mu now had the idea of rushing to help. The Grain King's entry into the situation has made the situation in the entire south more and more confusing.
To put it unequivocally, Yuan Song is now almost a friendly force. Even Uncle Chang was willing to write a truce so that Yuan Song could survive this wave.
After all, with the exception of Zuo Shiren, no other force in the world wanted to see the rise of the Grain King. Seeing that he was about to be crippled, who would have thought that Zuo Shiren, the grievance, would be so obsessed with ambition that in the end, he would collude with the half-crippled Food King.
The situation is becoming more and more unfavorable.
"Wenlong, is there any way to contain Zuo Shiren again?"
Previously, Dongfang Jing had kept Zuo Shiren's army in Dongling from rushing to the front in the name of military training.
But these are far from enough.
Jia Zhou thought for a while, "My lord, I have one more thing to consider this time."
"whats the matter."
"The South China Sea Alliance is divided into two camps. One is to form an alliance with Xishu, and the other is to form an alliance with Dongling. If the South China Sea Alliance and Dongling join forces, Zuo Shiren's power will expand crazily. Almost equal to the King of Yuzhou."
Dongling is already quite strong. The Grain King has just joined. Now, if the South China Sea Alliance is willing to form an alliance... just like Jia Zhou said, it will really become a behemoth.
"So, this time, since the lord has decided to help Yuan Song, he must create a strong momentum so that the pro-Shu faction on Zhao Di's side can be more convincing. On the contrary, if the lord loses, or Zuo Shiren has completely occupied Kezhou, and I'm afraid that by then, the South China Sea Alliance will really surrender to Dongling."
Xu Mu understood what Jia Zhou meant. It was very likely that this battle for reinforcements would become the balance of choice for the South China Sea Alliance.
"I don't want to move the defenders on Bo Lie's side." Xu Mu frowned. To the east of Cangzhou, there were not only Miao Tong's navy, but also Kang Zhu's 50,000-strong camp. You know, Kang Zhu is not an ordinary person who is listed as a famous general in the world.
Already at a numerical disadvantage, if Dongfang Jing were to send troops again, Kang Zhu would probably take advantage of the opportunity.
"I don't have many soldiers and horses in Western Shu anymore." Jia Zhou sighed, "Previously, for the affairs of the Western Regions, my lord sent 20,000 people there."
"Wenlong, I plan to activate the Xiaer Army."
"also may."
There will be at least ten thousand people in the Xia'er Army. Here in Chengdu, if there are another four or five thousand, there will be twenty thousand.
"Although the Xia'er Army has no organization, its combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated. The only shortcoming is that the Xia'er Army does not have a sense of belonging to Western Shu like the soldiers of Shu. After all, the lord has activated the Xia'er Army, and these people are from all directions, listening to the superior officer's instructions At the call, we temporarily entered Shu and formed an army."
"So, I plan to go there myself." Xu Mu's tone was solemn.
This time, it was Jia Zhou's turn to be stunned, "My lord is the king of the six states. You must not conquer him personally unless it is absolutely necessary."
"Wen Long, you have forgotten that I actually have another identity. If I go, the Xiaer army of more than ten thousand people can be twisted into a rope."
"I, Xu Mu, am the commander-in-chief of Xia'er in thirty states in the world. Only with this name can the Xia'er Rebel Army display its full potential."
"Lord, having said that..."
Jia Zhou still wanted to persuade him, but Xu Mu had already made up his mind. Although he is the king of Xishu, he always feels uncomfortable sitting in Chengdu.
"Wenlong, I have decided. This time, I will take Xiaoyao and a group of generals to Kezhou."
It's a pity that Yin Hu is not here, otherwise even the counselors accompanying the army will be spared.
As for Jia Zhou, let alone taking care of himself, he also needs someone to take charge in Chengdu alone.
Xu Mu sighed, "Xiaoyao has been studying there for a long time at the General Hall, and it's time to go out and practice some. Wenlong, you know, I have been thinking about Xiaer Duo, even if the three-year deadline is up , and I don’t want Xiaoyao to leave Xishu with his people.”
Whether it is Shangguan Shu or Yin Hu, many Xiaer generals have been completely integrated into the Xishu regime. If the relationship is really separated one day, I am afraid that it will damage the foundation of Xishu.
"I understand what my lord means." Jia Zhou nodded, "In one more year, Xiaoyao will be the chief rudder of the world, and even the general of Western Shu. But now, he has no merit. He will go with the lord this time. After achieving military merit, I can’t believe that many people will be convinced.”
"That's exactly what it means."
Jia Zhou suddenly fell silent, as if he was hesitating.
"This trip will be very dangerous, and I also have a request."
"Wenlong, if you have anything to say, just say it. There is no need to be polite between you and me."
"Please, my lord, let my disciple accompany the army."
"Puppy Fu? If I remember correctly, next year will be the year for him to tie his hair."
"You are fourteen years old, so you are not too young. You can join the army this time and prepare for the first battle of the expedition."
"My lord, you must understand that whether you are Xiaoyao or Xiaofu, these people are my descendants in Xishu. From now on, you must assist young master Xu Qiao to defend the country that my lord has built."
"Growth and fighting are essential."
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