The next day, it was Zhao Di's death.
The whole city of Jiaozhou is filled with white silk hangings. Even in the palace, there were crying figures everywhere.
In the past, although Zhao Di did not want to make progress, he worked hard and stabilized the situation in the entire South China Sea. In order to avoid war, they even used gentle methods towards the Haiyue people.
It is normal to save the people from war and be loved.
In front of many generals and staff in Nanhai, Xu Mu placed three pillars of incense before walking steadily to the side and sitting down.
That Zhao Fei followed closely beside him and knelt beside him.
"Brother Mu, Brother Mu?"
Xu Mu turned around and found Si Hu looking nervous.
"What?"
"Earlier... there was a little prince from Jiaozhou who handed me five hundred taels and asked me to help him say good things in front of Brother Mu."
Xu Mu sighed. There is almost no need to guess, he must be trying to curry favor with him, the King of Shu, through Si Hu.
"Give me the money and I'll pay it back later."
"Why should I pay it back? He gave it to me and I held it in my arms. It's mine." Si Hu was shocked.
"When I return to Chengdu, I will give you another five hundred taels, but don't take this kind of money again."
For example, if a fool delivers money to your door, there is no harm in taking it. However, Nanhai is an ally of Xi Shu. At this level, Xu Mu does not want to cause too many things, so he will break it off.
Si Hu was still hesitating, holding the silver in his hand and explaining endlessly, "I kept the banknote secretly in my arms, no one else must have seen it", "There are two children in the family, a meal costs eight taels of silver", "Meng Huo is old , I need to save money to marry him a wife" and so on.
Xu Mu stretched out his hand and gave a loud bang. Sihu reluctantly let go of his hand and handed over the banknote.
"Remember, you are not allowed to take it next time. If not, I will ask your wife to whip you."
After putting the banknotes away, Xu Mu raised his head.
It will take about two days for the king's funeral to be completed. Since everyone is here, it is better to stay a little longer and wait for Zhao Dong to succeed in succeeding to the throne, and then transfer to Cangwu Prefecture.
Regarding the matters in Cangwu Prefecture, Xu Mu believed that with Zhao Di's caution, he finally revealed some to Zhao Dong. When the time comes, he will have to talk to Zhao Dong more about the matters in Cangwu Prefecture.
"King of Shu." Just as Xu Mu was thinking, Zhao Dong, wearing mourning clothes, hurried over.
"What?"
"There are rumors in the city. Some people are bringing up old stories and exaggerating, saying that my father's poison was caused by me, Zhao Dong, and I, Zhao Dong, killed my father to seize the throne. Furthermore, there is a large army gathering outside the city."
"Do you know who it is?"
Zhao Dong shook his head, "I have been in mourning. I heard what others said before. I have sent Ruan Qiu to find out. King Shu, should I leave the palace..."
Xu Mu thought for a while and said, "Mo Li, you continue to mourn. No matter what, you must set an example in front of the people of Nanhai and all the soldiers of Nanhai. I can handle this matter for you."
"King Shu, how can this be done?"
"Nanhai and Xishu are connected by the same spirit. Besides, your father entrusted you to me, so there is no reason to sit back and watch. Zhao Dong, you have to understand that since I followed you into Jiaozhou, that means, The King of Jiaozhou and the leader of the Nanhai Alliance, no one else but you can take it away."
After listening to Xu Mu's words, Zhao Dong's expression suddenly changed. He earnestly raised his hands and bowed to Xu Mu.
"Three years of filial piety. Don't go to the front line. Stay and guard in Nanhai. When the time comes, just ask Ruan Qiu to go with me. Zhao Dong, you should know that your weight in my heart is equal to that of my father. .”
"Nanhai is willing to help Western Shu unify!" Zhao Dong looked serious and spoke loudly.
…
After leaving Jiaozhou Palace, Xu Mu immediately called Li Liu. As the envoy of Xi Shu staying in the South China Sea, Li Liu has always been familiar with many things in the South China Sea.
Li Liu did not talk about business immediately. After entering the room, he spoke with some difficulty.
"My lord, the princess of the Zhao family is still waiting outside."
Zhao Fei?
Xu Mu was stunned. After leaving the palace, he saw Zhao Fei kneeling in mourning, so he came back first. I never thought that I would keep following him.
"Li Liu, wait for me."
"My Lord, please."
As soon as Xu Mu stepped out of the house, he heard Si Hu chattering.
"It's okay if you want to be my third sister-in-law. Let me tell you first. My eldest sister-in-law gave me five thousand taels earlier, and my second sister-in-law gave me three thousand taels in a big bowl. You see, they all know the rules-"
Xu Mu stretched out his hand and dragged Si Hu back.
The dozen or so guards beside him, including secret guard Fei Lian, all turned their heads hastily.
It seemed like there were only two people left outside the huge house.
Xu Mu raised his head and looked at the person in front of him. As Zhao Di himself said, the princess of the Zhao family in front of her is indeed a beautiful woman. If Xishu is going to spread its wings, this marriage is not impossible.
But for him, it was an epoch-making person after all, a bit unexpected and unprepared.
"No need to observe filial piety today?"
Zhao Fei raised her delicate face and nodded silently.
"Brother Wang asked me... to leave the palace so that I can attend the King of Shu's bed tonight."
Xu Mu thought for a while, "Since I promised your father, I will treat you respectfully. If one day you want to marry me, Xu Mu, you will not be short of eight-carriage sedan, ten-mile red dress. How can I treat you as a human being?" A woman who seeks pleasure in bed."
Zhao Fei lowered his head and cried.
It's not that she doesn't want to stay and keep her filial piety, but in the palace, whether it's her eldest brother Zhao Dong or other uncles, they are afraid that the King of Shu will break his promise, so she must follow closely.
"Don't cry." Xu Mu smiled, "You can go back and observe mourning. After the mourning period, I will send someone to take you to Chengdu first."
"When you enter Chengdu, there will be two princesses to greet you. Of course, to a large extent, I will leave the affairs of the Xishu harem to them. Don't make them angry."
"As for what Silly Hu said about giving money, don't pay attention to him. In Chengdu, if he dares to shout like this in the palace, his two sisters-in-law will twist his head off and beat him."
Perhaps unable to bear it, Zhao Fei hurriedly lowered his head.
"Go ahead."
Zhao Fei said blessing, turned around hurriedly, and left again.
Xu Mu also turned around and walked deeply into the house.
Si Hu was holding Li Liu, singing a drama about crying poor. When he saw Xu Mu walking in, he hurried to the side and pretended to grind.
Li Liu coughed and sat upright.
"Li Liu, let's talk business."
Li Liu clasped his fists.
"My lord, I have already guessed who is behind the rumors and military rebellion."
"who?"
"The second son of King Zhao, Zhao Liang. Previously, I stayed in Jiaozhou and often went to the palace to pay respects. Eighty-nine times out of ten, I saw this second son doing his best to fulfill his filial piety at the knees of King Zhao, trying to get King Zhao to change the title of crown prince. If You guessed it right, it was the Beiyu Iron Torture Platform that stayed in Jiaozhou and started provoking it again."
"This kind of trick has no effect." Li Liu's voice was firm, "No need for my lord to do anything. In just three days, I will let Zhao Liang enter the palace to plead guilty."
"Okay!" Xu Mu looked pleased. As Dongfang Jing said, among the descendants of Xi Shu, apart from Xiao Xiaofu, Li Liu is the most likely person to become the top staff member.
