After letting Yin Hu go to rest, there were only the last three people left in the military tent, Xu Mu, Dongfang Jing, and Xiao Xiaofu. As the staff group of Xi Shu, the three of them were lost in thought at this time.
"Bo Lie, I intend to send a letter and pretend that Beiyu will intercept it." Xu Mu thought for a while and spoke. It wasn't a plot, but to reveal Hao Lianzhan's affairs to Chang Laosi.
Although the two were fighting to the death, Xu Mu did not want to hide the foreign affairs. Whether Chang Laosi knows it or not, he has to do it after all.
Listening to Dongfang Jing, he did not refute, nor did he intend to add to his plan.
"As I said before, we cannot take the Sha Rong people's affairs lightly. The north-south war is stalemate, and it is easiest for others to take advantage of it."
Xu Mu nodded, stood up and walked out of the military tent, exhaling heavily.
…
At the end of the peach month, spring planting is about to end.
After the Spring War, for nearly a month, there was no fighting in either Xishu or Beiyu. At most, they are their respective reconnaissance battalions. When they bump into each other, they will fight with knives for several rounds.
Connected to the prisoner-of-war camp in Beiyu, the group sent the farthest away was said to have entered the swamp behind the Nanlin Mountains, preparing to become crocodile farmers.
There was only the last prisoner of war left in the huge Dayuan Pass.
"I heard from the jailer that Jiang Xian was in prison and wanted to exchange her body for information, but the jailer refused."
Listening, Xu Mu was a little speechless.
"If I had to guess, she doesn't regard herself as a woman." Dongfang Jing sighed, "The more I think about such a person, the less I want to let the tiger go back to the mountain. Killing an enemy general is actually nothing. But Jiang Xian is Jiang Meng’s daughter, so the Lord will have more things to consider.”
"It's probably because of someone's manipulation. The Night Owl in Changyang City sent back information in the past two days. In the theater, there was even a scene involving a tiger girl."
"Jiang Xian's?"
"Indeed. In the scene, the protagonist has a white face."
Xu Mu understood clearly that this meant that he was a treacherous and bad guy. Thinking about it, in the inner city area, Si Hu had already had eight children in a meal by spreading rumors.
"What does Bo Lie mean?"
"My lord, you can write back to Beiyu and find an excuse to say that Jiang Xian suddenly contracted a serious illness and needs to be treated in Dayuan Pass. Chang Sheng will definitely not believe it, he will be suspicious-"
Dongfang raised his head in admiration, and there was a murderous aura in his calm voice.
"As long as you are suspicious for the first time, you can use countermeasures next time."
Xu Mu understood and smiled. In terms of conspiracies and intrigues, it is estimated that no one in the entire world can surpass Dongfang Jing, and even his continuous victory is slightly inferior.
In other words, as long as Dongfang Jing lives, Xi Shu will have a huge shield at the strategic level.
"There is one last thing." As he spoke, Dongfang Jing's voice changed slightly.
"The king of Nanhai, Zhao Di, is seriously ill. The letter was sent by Divine Doctor Chen. At this time, he has already left for Jiaozhou."
Xu Mu frowned.
Previously, Zhao Di was poisoned due to Dongling Zuo Shiren's relationship. According to Chen Que, he should live for a few more years. But now, less than two years later, the condition has worsened again.
"We have to wait for the next round of news from Divine Doctor Chen for specific matters. However, I suggest that your lord go to Jiaozhou with Zhao Dong."
Zhao Dong, the son of Zhao Di, rushed to Lizhou with 30,000 Nannan navy and killed more than 10,000 people.
"After the death of Zhao Di, Zhao Dong must succeed to the throne. My lord provides help in times of need, and must protect Zhao Dong and become the new leader of the South China Sea Alliance. Although he is not old, under this situation, Zhao Dong and I, Xishu, have also developed a friendship. .And I, Xishu, was kind to him before."
"In other words, even if Zhao Di can be rescued, my lord's attitude can become a good name."
Dongfang Jing paused and added another sentence.
"Going to the South China Sea, my lord can stop by and inspect the ship port in Cangwu Province. This trip south will be a big gain."
Xu Mu thought for a while, "The war in Lizhou is full of dangers. Although the war is temporarily suspended, the determination to win and defeat Shu will never die."
Dongfang Jing smiled lightly, "Even if the whole country of Beiyu comes to attack, with me, Dongfang Jing, we can at least hold on to February and March. My lord, there is no need to worry."
In the wind, Xu Mu clasped his fists seriously.
After Jia Zhou's death, Dongfang Jing was his biggest helper and the anchor of stability for the entire Western Shu.
Walking down the city wall, I saw Zhao Dong from a distance, welcoming him with red eyes.
"Meet the King of Shu... To be honest with the King of Shu, I received a letter from home today. My father is seriously ill and I may not be able to survive. I need to rush back to Jiaozhou immediately."
"My dear nephew, I have also heard about it." Xu Mu had tears in his eyes, "Your father and I have been close friends for many years, and we are also immortal friends. I plan to go with you."
Hearing Xu Mu's words, Zhao Dong's face was startled, his eye circles became even redder, and he was about to kneel down and kowtow to Xu Mu.
"There is no need for this. Nanhai's great kindness to me, Xi Shu, will never be forgotten by the people of Shu. My doctor Chen from Xi Shu has rushed to Jiaozhou as quickly as possible. Nephew, please hurry up and prepare. I will be here today." I’ll leave the city with you and rush back to Jiaozhou.”
"Thank you, King Shu!"
Not only Zhao Dong, but also Ruan Qiu, and many of Nanhai's generals and staff saw Xu Mu's appearance, and their gratitude was beyond words.
As Dongfang Jing said, regardless of whether the alliance leader changes in the South China Sea, Xi Shu must firmly hold this vassal power in its hands.
…
About an hour later, the people and horses who set off were finally ready and all left Dawan Pass. As guards along the way, Zhao Dong led two thousand cavalry battalions and Xu Mu led three thousand. Of course, there is also Sihu, a close-fitting little cotton-padded jacket.
Not long ago, he was still chatting with Dongfang Jing about Li Liu's trip to the South China Sea. It was good now, but all of a sudden, old friend Zhao Di suddenly fell ill again. Xu Mu only hoped that this time it was not caused by a traitor.
When Xishu was still a small force, it was Zhao Di who stood firmly in the Xishu camp again and again. In terms of emotion and reason, Lao Zhao can be regarded as one of his own family members.
It's a pity that there are still many things in Dawan Pass that have not been resolved for the time being. We can only wait for Nanhai to come back before making plans.
"King of Shu, let's go." Zhao Dong said with an eagerness to return, cupping his fists.
"Let's go to Jiaozhou!" Xu Mu nodded and ordered. Not long after, the cavalry camp, totaling 5,000 people, quickly ran out along the road to the back city of Dawan Pass.
Riding on the horse, when he turned back, Xu Mu looked at the Dawan Pass behind him. Under the scenery of mountains and rivers, it became increasingly blurry.
