Chengdu, Royal Palace.
Xu Mu, who had just returned, only rested for one night before starting to discuss matters with Jia Zhou again. Beiyu has great potential. Even if there are still two or three years left, it is time to prepare for a rainy day.
"My lord worked hard last night. If you feel unwell, we can discuss it another day." Jia Zhou smiled.
Xu Mu was a little speechless.
"Nothing, Wenlong, let's continue talking."
According to Xu Mu's consideration, after discussing the matter early, he asked Jia Zhou to go back and rest. I haven't recovered from the cold I caught a few days ago.
"Information has been sent from the inner city." Jia Zhou coughed and said seriously, "It's not wrong. Liu Zhongde, the nine-fingered Liu Zhongde, has passed away. But before he died, he helped the King of Yuzhou, in the winter I swore an oath to the army."
"My lord, do you know what Liu Zhongde means?"
Xu Mu thought for a while, "Gather the whole Beiyu's heart for the southern expedition."
"Exactly. However, there is a more important thing in this move."
"Wenlong, what is it?"
"About the King of Yuzhou. Liu Zhongde's pledge of death not only strengthened the fighting spirit of the generals in Beiyu, but also made the King of Yuzhou no longer care about the old relationship and prepare for a decisive battle with the lord."
Xu Mu smiled and said, "This was originally expected."
Beiyu and Xishu, under the current situation, are already in a dichotomy between the north and the south. Seriously speaking, Beiyu will become more prosperous, occupy all the fertile land, and have the support of the world's famous families.
Xishu is much weaker, inferior in terms of food, finance and manpower. The only advantage is to block the passage to Dingzhou in the west, and then rely on the danger of Xiangjiang River and the power of the navy to wait for opportunities. As for what Miao Tong said about "Huo Fu" that day, if such a threat cannot be used for one's own purposes, it can only be eliminated as soon as possible.
"My lord, do you know who the new military advisor of the King of Yuzhou is?"
"Knowing is the key to victory. I remember that this person also occupies a place among the famous generals in the world."
"He's only over 20 years old, and he's still a bookbag. But my lord, you should know that the person who can be fully recommended by Lao Zhongde is not simple. When he and Chai Zong joined forces, they were able to use up several reinforcements from the King of Liang."
Xu Mu vaguely understood that in the future, this ever-victorious man would succeed Lao Zhongde and become his new rival. But he had no fear in this regard. With Jia Zhou and Dongfang Jing here, there are full advantages.
"The only thing I don't know is the winning strategy. If you are a feminine person, you don't have to worry. But if you are the kind of person who is good at controlling the overall situation, this will be the disaster of Xi Shu."
"Wen Long, you don't need to think too much. During this period, you should have a good rest first. When Chen Que comes back, I will diagnose and treat you. Things outside can't be fixed with Bo Lie and me here."
Along the way, Xu Mu could imagine how hard Jia Zhou worked.
"I'm afraid... I won't survive two or three years." Jia Zhou said hesitantly.
"Wenlong, don't talk nonsense." Xu Mu stood up worriedly and helped Jia Zhou up.
"Just listen to me, don't worry about anything during this period, just take good care of yourself first, how about that?"
Knowing Xu Mu's temperament, Jia Zhou smiled helplessly.
Three days later, the carriage of the miracle doctor Chen Que finally returned to Chengdu covered with dust.
Standing outside the city to greet them, Xu Mu felt happy in his heart. After all, Chen Que is also from the inner city, but now he is willing to stay in Shu.
"See the King of Shu." As soon as he got off the carriage, Chen Que hurried over and saluted hurriedly.
"Mr. Chen, long time no see."
"The letter mentioned the illness of Military Advisor Wen Long, so I rushed my disciples all the way back... By the way, the King of Yuzhou in the inner city asked me to send my regards to the King of Shu."
Xu Mu nodded and waited for Chen Que to continue. It's a pity that Chen Que only said this sentence with a bitter look on his face.
"this one?"
"Indeed...just let me convey my regards."
Xu Mu's face was speechless. Uncle Chang's temperament is more elusive than before.
"By the way, there seems to be another sentence. The King of Yuzhou said that if he wants to find you in the future, he will come directly. But I think about it, Xishu and Beiyu are already incompatible."
Fighting for the world does not involve brotherhood.
"Understood, Mr. Chen will go to rest first."
Chen Que bowed his head and resigned.
Xu Mu stood in the wind, a little worried about gains and losses. For some reason, deep down in his heart, before competing with Uncle Chang for the world, he always wanted to see the two of them again. It has nothing to do with war, nothing to do with competition, just drink again for the friendship that once existed.
"Sun Xun, get a pen and paper, I want to write a letter."
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Inner city, Changyang.
Lying on the dragon chair, Chang Shiro had not yet taken off the filial piety scarf on his head. When Lao Zhongde died, he personally carried the coffin and sent it all the way.
This feeling is very bad. One of the closest relatives and friends in the world is missing again.
"If I didn't have a teacher, I would guess that a few years ago, if I couldn't stand the cruel officials, I would really want to recruit a team of people to rob the rich and give to the poor, and I would turn into bandits."
Chang Sheng stood aside, silent.
"Chang Sheng, Lao Zhongde has been recommending you. Just tell me what to do next."
"Within two or three years, my lord will mainly focus on pacifying the rebels in Hebei. In addition, if we want to conquer the south and cross the river, we will need to train our navy day and night——"
"Wait." Tsuneshiro suddenly realized.
"Chang Sheng, I suddenly remembered that before Lao Zhongde passed away, he talked about someone."
"who?"
"My name is Huo Fu, a native of Huzhou. He was originally a famous navy general in Lingzhou."
After hearing this, Chang Sheng's expression changed slightly, "My lord, please send someone immediately to invite this Huo Fu to Changyang. If he is really a famous navy general, he will help me train the navy in Beiyu. In the future, I can go to the south of the Yangtze River and at least add two more soldiers." Chances of winning.”
"indeed."
Changshiro did not dare to delay. In his opinion, those who can be strongly recommended by Lao Zhongde are definitely not ordinary people.
"The Shu people are guarding the river. It is very likely that if my lord wants to attack Shu, he will inevitably have to fight several big water battles. Unlike the southerners, what my lord lacks most now is naval talents like Huo Fu. I suggest that after the recruitment, if you are really capable, your lord can be appointed as the Deputy Commander of the Navy."
…
"secret order."
In the south of Changyang City, there is an ordinary folk house. But under the cellar, a dozen people suddenly gathered.
"A secret order came from the Chengdu General Hall. Find a Huo family in Huzhou, Hebei. They moved from Lingzhou to Beidi in the third year of Xingwu. The head of the family, Huo Fu, is a great talent in the navy."
The speaker is Cao Yong, a clan brother of Cao Hong. He followed his clan brother into Ye Xiao three years ago. He is calm and decisive in his actions. He was promoted to the commander of the Night Owl in the inner city by virtue of his military exploits.
"The main hall's intention is to win over the lord with a personal letter first. If he fails to win over, he will kill the family leader Huo Fu. This man has been in Lingzhou for a long time and is well versed in the layout of the defense line in the south of the Yangtze River. He is also proficient in water warfare. He is really a serious problem. Remember , only kill one person, don’t kill more than you have to.”
The clusters of lights in the cellar were dancing, reflecting the faces of a dozen dead Night Owl warriors.
"Don't forget, starting with Mr. Chen, although we, Ye Xiao, have struggled, we have never forgotten the aspirations of the people of Shu."
More than a dozen big men raised their hands and cupped their fists at the same time.
"I would like to be the Lord's eyes and ears."
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