The New Year is getting closer and closer. Compared with previous years, the city of Chengdu this year is about the success of Western Shu's opening of borders, and the New Year atmosphere is even more intense for a while.
"Father, candied haws."
"Qiao'er, be good, let's go out to play with your Uncle Tiger."
Xu Mu, who was in the palace, was not very happy at this time. Beside him, Jia Zhou also had a serious look on his face.
"My lord, Chang Sheng's new military advisor naturally wants to establish his prestige. Whether it's the iron execution platform or the secret hall that liberated me from Xi Shu, he spent a lot of effort, but he probably succeeded."
"Wenlong, Huo Fu is going to die." Xu Mu thought for a while and spoke. The intelligence on the front line was passed back by Shangguan Yan. After Cao Yong died, Shangguan Yan entered Tongcheng and temporarily took the leadership position.
It's a pity that Cao Hong's clan brother is considered a talent.
"Information from Beiyu indicates that Huo Fu has been appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, commanding the Beiyu Navy and various training matters. As the Lord said, this person must be a big disaster and should be eliminated as quickly as possible."
"As a naval commander, actions such as assassination and poisoning may not be successful. Wenlong, can you use counterintuitive tactics?"
"My lord wants to kill Huo Fu."
"Huo Fu is in a high position in Beiyu. I believe that both Chang Silang and Chang Sheng will be a little worried about him in their hearts. But these two people are both considered to be great talents in the world, and ordinary counterintuitive tactics have no effect at all. "
"My lord, don't be anxious. I'll think about it in the next few days and come up with a safe killing plan."
When it came to matters like strategy, Xu Mu felt that he couldn't do it in time, so he could only leave it to the two military advisors.
"The new year is approaching, and the generals who are returning to report on their duties are also coming soon."
After next spring, according to Xu Mu's plan, he wants to go to the Western Regions in person. Therefore, before that, he must handle the entire Xi Shu matter properly.
Of course, there is actually one more thing. But after a long time, there was no response from Beiyu.
Xu Mu felt a little disappointed. But I always feel that it is not Chang Laosi’s character to be trustworthy.
Just as Xu Mu was thinking, suddenly, Sun Xun suddenly ran in from outside.
"What?"
"Lord, letter! Letter from Beiyu messenger!"
Hearing this, Xu Mu felt happy. When he took it and opened it, as expected, it was Chang Laosi's personal reply.
There wasn't much in the letter. It probably meant that there were some problems with the letter Chengdu sent to the inner city, and then he agreed to the meeting concisely.
"Lord, where is the meeting place?"
"The junction of Dingzhou and the inner city, on the official road."
Jia Zhou nodded, "This location is very thoughtful. That Chang Sheng is also an incredible talent."
"But no matter what, for the sake of safety, the lord must bring a team of troops. I believe that the same is true for the King of Yuzhou."
"Of course. Snow peaks in winter, about the middle of the first month of spring."
Deep in his heart, Xu Mu suddenly hoped to meet Chang Laosi earlier. One in the south and one in the north, no one could have imagined that in the end it would be the two of them, standing tall and powerful.
Xu Mu breathed a sigh of relief and put the letter away.
"Wenlong, I have met Chang Shiro. If nothing happens, I can go to the Western Region with peace of mind."
The road to the Western Region is long and it takes nearly two months to go there and back.
But this trip, I had to go. In order to break the deadlock, matters in the Western Region must be handled properly as quickly as possible.
Apart from the obvious, there is another big thing. That is Huo Fu. If this person is not killed, it will be difficult for Western Shu to quell its resentment.
"Don't worry, my lord, I will take care of this matter." Jia Zhou calmly stood up and bowed.
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A few days later, as the New Year's Eve banquet approached, more and more generals from outer Shu began to return to Chengdu to report on their duties. Chen Zhong and Chai Zong, the two generals guarding the northwest, also returned together.
Of course, after just reporting on their duties, the two of them had to rush back to the northwest soon.
"Greetings, my lord!"
Seeing Xu Mu, Chen Zhong and Chen Zhong looked ecstatic.
Xu Mu also smiled, stepped forward and patted the two generals on the shoulders. Counting the time, we haven't seen each other for nearly a year.
"Chen Zhong, it's hard work guarding Liangzhou, I'm so embarrassed just looking at you."
"And you, Chai Zong, why are you starting to grow a beard? Are you trying to imitate Fan Lu?"
"I don't want to be like Fan Shahan." Chai Zong smiled.
"Please take your seats. I know that you two have to rush back to the northwest and will not be able to eat the New Year's Eve banquet, so I asked Xi Niang to prepare a table first."
"Haha, my lord, I don't know. When Brother Chen and I were in the northwest, we were going crazy thinking about the wine lees meatballs from Xishu."
"Both of you are our heroes in guarding the border in Western Shu." Xu Mu personally helped pour the wine.
"Especially your Chai Zong, you should be aware of the affairs in the inner city, right?"
Chai Zong, who was holding the dishes, had a look on his face and put down his chopsticks in silence.
"Already know. I didn't expect that the ever-victorious little general would eventually become Beiyu's military advisor. When I met him before, I thought he was just a book bag. However, most of the strategies for defeating the Food King were He is determined to be a man of great talent.”
"A great talent, plus being from the family of the King of Yuzhou, I should be the most at ease." Xu Mu also put down his wine cup, "In two or three years, we, Xishu and Beiyu, may not be able to fight. But no matter what, in the future, we will be able to fight each other. The direction of Dingzhou is our northwest gateway to Western Shu, Chai Zong, you must guard it."
"Information has come from Beiyu. The general on the west side is Shentu Guan. I have dealt with this person for a while. He is worthy of being the third most famous general in the world. You must be careful when guarding Dingzhou."
"Why is it that our General Lu is the third best in the world and is the second best? What are we afraid of him doing-"
Chen Zhong, who was beside him, hurriedly tugged at Chai Zong's robe. At this moment, Chai Zong realized that he had said the wrong thing.
Lu Xiu and Lu Changling have always been a pain in the hearts of Shu people.
"Nothing." Xu Mu sighed and said, "Chai Zong, remember my words, one day Shen Tu Guan will be crowned, so be careful."
"And General Chen Zhong, you should also pay attention to the northwest gate. If the war is going on, join the battle as soon as possible and come to the rescue."
"Lord, don't worry."
"In addition to Chang Sheng and Shen Tu Guan, there is also a man named Jiang Meng who was previously listed as a famous general in the world. In any case, he is somewhat capable. This time, he has also been promoted and reused."
From the looks of it, just in comparison with the leading generals, Xi Shu fell behind by a factor of one. However, the battlefield is changing rapidly, and it is unreasonable to decide the outcome based on the names of generals.
"My lord, isn't General Li Zhengbei still alive over there on the grassland? Besides, his father is also my lord's adoptive father, so I can't say..."
Chai Zong's voice stopped again, and Chen Zhong next to him began to pull at his robe again.
"I don't think so, but Li Jiang really wants to go back to the Central Plains. He should have gone back long ago. I think about it, he will not return home until Beidi is destroyed."
It is really a pity that such a world-famous general cannot be used.
However, if Li Poshan really returned to the Central Plains, he would basically move closer to Xishu based on several encounters in the war and his relationship with the old scholar.
Of course, it is also possible that General Li who conquered the north did not like to see his brothers fighting against the wall. I prefer to see the Central Plains united as a city and resisting foreign aggression.
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