"Military Master Jia once said to me that a scheming person can distinguish between conspiracy and conspiracy." Riding on the horse, Xu Mu's face was solemn.
The Shu people were foreigners, and both Yin Hu and him needed to be deterred first, and then slowly gather the other countries to successfully open up the trade routes between the Central Plains and the Western Regions.
If he had enough time, it might be the best way for him to stay in the Western Region for a year or two and take things step by step. But now, with the war between the North and the South looming, wasting time means waiting to perish.
Moreover, there was Jia Zhou's body that kept him worried.
What happened in Dawan Kingdom and the Liu tribe made Xu Mu see that in the current situation, there is actually another way.
Support the pro-Shu forces in the Western Regions and stabilize trade with the Western Regions. There are definitely disadvantages, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
"My lord, Military Advisor Zhao has sent a letter and wants to send someone as a pre-war envoy to go to the enemy camp to clarify the truth."
"Let him go." Xu Mu frowned, "The Son of God will not give up such a good opportunity. These are useless efforts. Unless he can find conclusive evidence."
After a pause, Xu Mu suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Yanyong, that fish country——"
"Yu Kingdom. It is said that the king survived the assassination."
Xu Mu sneered, "That's the one who is with the Son of God. I can't tell, but he is a good dog of the Son of God."
"Lord, now—"
"Send someone to tell Naguli that, except for the defenders, the remaining soldiers have begun to organize and prepare to follow the king to rescue Dawan City!"
…
On Dawan City at this time.
Lou Zhu was worried. Not long after this, Dawan City fell into war again. Of course, he didn't believe anyone who said they were assassinated by Shu people. The situation is the same as that of Dayuan Kingdom.
Unfortunately, the current situation is too unfavorable for them.
"Commander Zhao, what should we do now?"
Beside Lou Zhu was Zhao Dun, who was left behind. After hearing the urgent report, he did not hesitate and immediately led the coalition forces back to Dawan City.
"My lord is threatening you step by step. Some people in the Western Region can't sit still and want to make a desperate move. If they provoke a war, the good fisherman will benefit."
"Commander Zhao, are you talking about the Son of God?"
"It must be him." Zhao Dun sighed, "It's a pity that due to various factors, hatred blinded people's eyes. People in these countries have been attacked by the Son of God."
"Today, there are less than 30,000 troops in the city. The enemy troops outside have been gathering troops. According to my estimate, there are at least nearly 100,000 people."
"Can we make a surprise attack?"
Lou Zhu thought for a moment and said, "It's unlikely that in the desert, if you get closer, you will be discovered. Even at night, you can't hide the surprise army."
"The King of Shu... has less than 10,000 people. This battle will probably be very difficult."
Of course Zhao Dun knew about Xu Mu's secret deployment of troops, but he didn't want to tell Lou Zhu about these things now.
"When Dawan attacked the city some time ago, although it was not a forced attack, there were cracks in the city walls in many places. The reserves in the city were not enough. Military Advisor Zhao, the situation is very bad."
The sudden change of events almost disrupted the entire layout of Xishu.
At present, the army is gathered not far from Dawan City. It won't be long before, if nothing unexpected happens, they will be besieged.
Xishu's entry into the Western Regions certainly catalyzed conflicts. But now, this situation is definitely not what Xishu wants.
"By the way, Military Advisor Zhao. How long will it take for the King of Shu to bring someone here?"
"Already on the way." Zhao Dun frowned, "I thought about it. Before my lord arrives, we need some way to stop the enemy from attacking the city first."
"The troops are insufficient and our lord has not arrived yet. It is best to prevent the battle damage."
"Commander Zhao has an idea."
"I...previously, I wrote a letter and asked my lord to find out the truth through the method of envoys. It would be best if I could lobby for an armistice. If not, I would also find a way to find out more about the truth and the truth. News. After all, you also know that in this case, no matter whether it is stealing the camp or spying, it will not be of much use. "
Lou Zhu disagrees.
"Commander Zhao, let's not talk about anything else. If the envoy comes over, he will not be able to kill the envoy immediately because of the anger of the four countries."
Zhao Dun was silent for a while, "I have thought about this issue. Before the assassination, Lou Luo also petitioned everywhere, and did not see reinforcements sent from these countries. So, in the bottom of their hearts, these people are not He planned to go against Xi Shu. In fact, he fell into the trap of a traitor to sow discord."
"As for the killing envoys... ordinary envoys, they will naturally not see them. But if I go in person, I should be able to enter the Chinese army's tent. I came to the Western Regions more than a year ago, and I have also been to various countries in the Western Regions. It’s considered a bit of a bad name.”
"How can this happen?" Lou Zhu looked shocked, "If something happens to Military Advisor Zhao, how can I explain it to the King of Shu?"
"The situation is very urgent. I looked at the enemy troops outside the city and they are almost ready to gather their forces. If I go out as an envoy at this time, I can at least hold off for two days until my lord comes with his troops."
"Aren't you afraid, Military Advisor Zhao?"
"Of course I'm afraid. I still have an old wife and weak children in Chengdu. If I can't see them in the future, I will certainly be sad." As he spoke, Zhao Dun turned his head, "But the prince knows, if I, the Shu people, are greedy, I will be sad." If you are afraid of death and hold back, how can you help my lord conquer this half of the country?"
"If you can't be a general, you can't compare to the world's great planners. If you are in ruins, just be a talkative lobbyist."
Not only Lou Zhu, but also the princes of the few coalition forces behind him all looked at him with admiration.
"Prince, if I cannot return, you will send a cavalry camp out of the city to meet my lord from the flank."
"Commander Zhao, I know...but Commander Zhao, please don't go there yet."
"I've made up my mind."
"Then I will give you a thousand gold cavalry——"
"No need, I have my own idea." Zhao Dun calmed his expression, nodded at Lou Zhu and several small monarchs, and started walking down the city wall with only two guards.
"Commander Zhao, please come back safely. I, Lou Zhu, will be waiting for you with a banquet!" Lou Zhu said in a trembling voice. Until this moment, he completely understood why King Xu of Western Shu could lead a weak Shu state out of troubled times.
"Commander Zhao, please come back safely!" Several small monarchs also shouted, and watched Zhao Dun leave with the fist-holding salute of the Central Plains.
"That's easy to say." Zhao Dun smiled and turned back. When he turned back, he had a calm expression on his face.
He changed into a new robe, took a horse, and took two personal guards with him, and safely left Dawan City.
…
Bang.
Outside the Western Region, an oasis is about to dry up.
As a Changpeng native, Dilibai now put on his battle armor and picked up a long sword. Beside him, there were also a dozen leaders of the Liu clan who came over, raising their swords and roaring.
The nearly 10,000-strong Hu rebel army also roared, and the sound seemed to shake the desert sky.
"Help Shu and restore the country!"
"Restore the country!!"
…
"Hush." Yin Hu, wrapped in a horse bandit's short robe, reined in his horse steadily in the yellow sand sky.
He raised his head and stared at the distant scenery. For a moment, the pair of eyes on the mask suddenly became murderous.
