"Lord, speak quickly." Yan Tang said urgently. Having dealt with Xu Mu a lot, he knew the Shu king's temper very well.
"Three or three months ago, the King of Shu was still in the Western Region. I was in a bad mood, so I took a few guards to enjoy the scenery outside the city... At that time, a man came."
"who."
"He is a middle-aged man, disguised as a merchant, with martial arts skills on his body, and his name is Jiang Zhong. After he visited the temple, he said that he was my father's general and wanted to help me take back the three states of Donglai. Naturally, I didn't believe it. My father's entourage I recognize all the generals."
"Then what?"
"He said... Yimi Taoism would gather troops again, then recapture Donglai, and welcome me back to ascend the throne. So I wrote a letter in a confused way, wrote a personal message, and pressed the king's seal, asking him to contact Donglai secretly. Mr. Lai, in my name, recruit people to join the religion."
Xu Mu frowned, "Did the man named Jiang Zhong say anything else, such as being in the same party or something like that?"
Yuan Chong thought for a while and shook his head, "No..."
"So, you believe what he says?" Xu Mu shook his head in amusement. Even Yan Tang on the side looked disappointed.
"King Shu, I... really want to go back to Donglai!"
"How about I send you back tomorrow?" Xu Mu sneered.
Yan Tang, who was beside him, also sighed silently. After what happened this time, this group of people will most likely be expelled from Xishu.
"Are there any more? For example, how many people are there in those Mi Taoist religions now?" Xu Mu said with a sullen face, and asked Sun Xun to pour a cup of tea, and slowly drank it into his mouth.
"I don't know the exact number...but I heard that there are people from them in many states and places in the world."
Xu Mu fell silent immediately. Although on the surface, he has always resisted Mi Taoism's entry into Shu. But no matter what, due to trade reasons, there will definitely be some sneaking in secretly, trying to confuse the people.
Xu Mu discovered that sometimes, trade is really a helpless thing. But if Western Shu is closed to trade, not only Shu brocade, but also goods from the Western Regions in the future will not be sold elsewhere at all. The people of Xishu alone cannot digest these commodities.
Even if Chang Sheng wants to curb the trade in Xishu, there is no way. This is related to the wealth of the world's aristocratic families. In the past, the heroes were divided, and for the same reason, various aristocratic business houses relied on horse teams to travel around the world.
From Xu Mu's point of view, doing business with the world brings great benefits and small disadvantages. A few Taoists and thieves, and some iron torture platforms in Beiyu could not change his mind.
"Yuan Chong, I'm not very patient. You'd better think again?"
Yuan Chong racked his brains and suddenly thought of something, "King Shu, I think I heard him mention that he came from the north."
"North? Hebei? Yanzhou?"
wrong.
Xu Mu looked shocked. Chang Laosi fought hard in Hebei, marching all the way into the grasslands, and even shattered the royal court of the Rouran people.
Beidi?
But over in the Beidi grassland, I heard that another alien tribe was rising. The two were fighting for grazing rights, and they were also fighting inextricably.
It's a pity that under this situation, he and Chang Laosi can't join forces again. Even if they are willing, the people under their respective hands are not willing. Otherwise, under the alliance of powerful forces, they will take advantage of the illness and destroy the entire Saibei grassland.
"Lord, you'd better tell me everything." Yan Tang, who was standing by, also urged anxiously. This procrastination makes me angry just looking at it.
"There is a sheep-killer at the west gate of Chengdu. Jiang Zhong is in Chengdu as a secret liaison."
The furious Sun Xun cursed and prepared to order his men to kill the sheep killer.
"No rush." Xu Mu rolled his eyes, "Yuan Chong, has Jiang Chong contacted you yet?"
Yuan Chong was extremely sad, "He lied to me. He said before... that he would not embarrass Xi Shu, but would only attack Beiyu."
"You are a bit stupid." Xu Mu rubbed his forehead, "Even if we become an army, we still need food, grass and money. When the time comes, will I reach out and ask you for it?"
"In the past, one bucket of rice was used to convert people into the religion... They wanted to use three buckets of rice to become the army ration for the uprising."
Xu Mu laughed in anger. It was like maggots clinging to the bones, extremely disgusting. It also relied on the people, but Xishu, step by step, brought practical benefits to the people. Mi Taoism, on the other hand, is clearly killing the goose to obtain the eggs, using the common people to become cannon fodder for the flesh army, and does not engage in second-round business.
"King Shu, please forgive me this time...I know my mistake!" Yuan Chong burst into tears again and knocked his head heavily on the ground. Even Yan Tang next to him also said all kinds of good things.
Xu Mu was silent for a moment and said coldly, "Remember, you only have one chance to make the difference. If the matter is done well, I will consider it as appropriate. Of course, if it is done badly, don't blame me for not cherishing old friendship."
"Stay in the house and wait for my news."
"Thank you so much, King Shu! Thank you so much, King Shu!" Yuan Chong trembled and kowtowed again to admit his mistake.
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"My lord, I have remembered the sheep-killer in the west of the city and the spy who is like a dog. Are you ready?" Sun Xun cursed as he followed out of the Yuan Mansion.
"You're so anxious." Xu Mu looked thoughtful. According to what he thought and what Yuan Chong revealed, it was almost a real beating. Behind Mi Taoism, there must be a behind the scenes.
As for how to dig out the clues, it will not be through Yuan Chong's hands when the time comes. This is why he is willing to let Yuan Chong take away his merits.
Now in the entire Central Plains, only Beiyu and Xishu are left. The little military adviser of Beiyu would not be stupid enough to stand still and only be exposed at the last moment, watching helplessly as Chiang and Meng's army was almost completely annihilated.
From a counselor's point of view, Mi Taoism was really supported by Beiyu. If it wins so often, it will be a good move in vain.
"My lord, Concubine Wan also told me early this morning to watch my lord and go back to rest early."
"I know, let's go back to the palace first." Xu Mu rubbed his face. At that time, we still need to write to Dongfang Jing to discuss it again. This is not a trivial matter. If you make good use of it, it will be a killing move.
While thinking about it, Xu Mu was about to step onto the carriage while holding the door. But suddenly, his whole body slowly stopped. He turned his gaze sideways and looked at the intersection outside Wanke Street. There is a small Qingguan there, and the girls are in all their glory, trying their best to attract customers.
"Lord, don't look at it. The girls in the Qing Palace over there are all ugly. Even Silly Tiger passes by without turning his head to look at me. We are pretty," Sun Xun said happily.
"Shut up."
Xu Mu trembled slightly. He saw an old woodcutter squatting next to the Qing Hall in the dusk. The old woodcutter also happened to raise his head, his eyes flashed, and he looked at him with a smile.
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