He didn't stay long, counting the time until Zhao Dong ascended the throne as king. After confirming the harbor affairs and not making too many omissions, Xu Mu followed the original route and returned to Jiaozhou with his troops.
He also met the generals recommended by Lu Xiong. Although he is not a stunningly talented general, he can still be used as a general after being trained in the general hall.
As long as the remaining matters are carefully transitioned, by the middle of the year, the two sea ships that will surprise the hinterland of Beiyu will be successfully built.
By that time, facing the army of Beiyu, Xishu's chances of winning will increase to at least 30%.
"Lord, we have arrived at Jiaozhou City."
After listening to the secret guard's words, Xu Mu raised his head. Not long after, the huge outline of Jiaozhou City slowly came into his eyes.
According to the discussion between him and Zhao Dong, when he succeeds to the throne, he will personally help confer the crown. In the past, when kings from other provinces ascended the throne, they had to go to Changyang in person to be crowned by the emperor.
But now, it was his turn.
"Brother Mu has become the emperor, and I, Sihu, will become the Tiger King. Will my son also want to be a little prince?"
"One day, my brother will give you a big mansion, and you will be able to take care of the mutton soup shop in the Eight Streets. You will eat for free without paying any money."
Si Hu's face became nervous when he heard this, "Brother Mu, I, Si Hu, have remembered it."
"Then remember it." Xu Mu smiled.
Ruan Qiu personally came to pick up the long group of people who were returning, and they all filed into Jiaozhou City.
"King Shu, I checked some things." Riding side by side, Ruan Qiu's voice was deep.
"What?"
"They are not islanders from outside Zhuya Prefecture. They are most likely from the outer sea. Previously, we also found some hidden boats."
"Where are the people?"
"Seems like he left."
Xu Mu frowned. He didn't think about it, so he went to all the trouble to come, then made a trivial plan, and then left all at once?
There is, after all, a hint of conspiracy in this.
Although the war in Lizhou is temporarily suspended, there are not many things going on. Let’s not talk about the death of Lao Zhao. In addition, there is also the information brought back by Master Suanzao. Hao Lianzhan, the king of Sha Rong, probably had to cut off his bones to disguise himself and enter the Central Plains in person.
The significance of a foreign king personally entering the Central Plains is extraordinary. It was more like an announcement, announcing that their king had stepped onto the land of the Central Plains and was about to take over the entire Saibei grassland.
Of course, just for such a reckless thing, it is unlikely. Or do you want to inquire about information and meet some people?
Xu Mu shook his head, thinking to sort things out again before entering the city. Along the way, if it weren't for his cautious temperament, he would have died eight hundred times.
"Who do you want to meet? Someone like Zhao Gou?"
Following the thread, Xu Mu kept thinking deeply, and found that the conspiracy in it became more and more terrifying.
"King Shu, what's wrong?" Ruan Qiu next to him looked startled.
"Nothing, I'm a little tired from traveling." Xu Mu took a deep breath. Once the matter of Zhao Dong's succession is over, it's time to take a heavy step and let Ye Xiao focus on the investigation.
"Enter the city."
Ruan Qiu nodded, galloped and shouted.
"The King of Shu enters the city——"
…
Zhao Dong's crowning ceremony was not too grand. According to Zhao Dong's own words, Zhao Di's body is not cold yet, so everything should be kept simple.
At this time, a group of Zhao's uncles, many Nanhai generals, and staff gathered in the huge Jiaozhou Palace. In the previous positions, there were also kings from the other four states. Some people have somewhat complicated emotions on their faces.
According to the qualification rules, Zhao Dong can be the king of Jiaozhou, but seriously, if the position of leader of the Nanhai Alliance should be replaced, it should be replaced by someone with higher qualifications.
However, the way Xu Mu was going back and forth showed his attitude on the surface. The leader of the five states in the South China Sea can only be Zhao Dong, the king of Jiaozhou. In this way, even if there is dissatisfaction, Zhao Dong will succeed in ascending to the throne.
"King of Shu!" Seeing Xu Mu entering the palace, Zhao Dong, who was waiting anxiously, hurriedly greeted him, with unconcealable joy on his face.
In the bottom of his heart, his father Zhao Di's care was vague, and he vaguely felt that the status of the elder of the King of Shu in front of him was probably more than that of the uncles of the Zhao family.
"Look at you, you are almost a prince, and you are still so impatient." Xu Mu smiled, holding Zhao Dong's hand and walking forward on the walkway of the palace.
Again, the five states in the South China Sea can change their kings and alliance leaders, but no matter what, they will still be from Xishu. And Zhao Dong is the best candidate, bar none.
"Welcome to the King of Shu, and to welcome my king——"
First, several uncles from the Zhao family shouted, and then, the sound suddenly spread, and the entire palace in Jiaozhou could faintly hear waves of respectful greetings.
Xu Mu stopped and stood on the trail, looking around. Wherever they looked, everyone who looked at each other lowered their heads, not daring to forget each other.
Of course, except for Si Hu, who was always staring at him with big eyes.
It took him too long to get to this point. It had been nearly ten years since Wangzhou, and it had gradually grown fat on his shoulders and grown a goat's beard.
"After the ceremony——"
The Jiaozhou old scholar who sang the ceremony shouted in a hoarse voice, then called his disciples, and with trembling hands, handed Zhao Di's previous Wang Mian to Xu Mu.
"King Zhaodong of Jiaozhou, it is a great blessing to ascend the throne——"
Xu Mu took it and looked at the Jiaozhou Wang Mian he was holding, with mixed emotions for a moment. I don’t know when, but in this Central Plains world, he has become a beacon for many people to follow.
Looking back on the past, there was once a bright light that illuminated his way forward. Teach him to forge ahead and never forget his original intention.
Only when the world is at peace and the great cause is achieved, can he worship in front of the loyal grave and say, "My brother, Xu Mu has lived up to his trust."
"Long live the King of Western Shu——"
Just as he was thinking about it, Si Hu rolled his eyes, and a high-octave voice suddenly sounded.
The huge Jiaozhou Palace only paused for a moment before quickly shouting.
"King of Western Shu——"
Facing the rising sun, Xu Mu turned around, calmly held the Wang Mian in his hands, and put it on for Zhao Dong.
…
On the way into Lizhou, the carriage stopped.
"I come here on foot every few days to sit here."
Liu Chen got out of the carriage, rolled up his robe sleeves, and pulled out some more weeds from a small temple in front of him.
"I have personally counted the loyalty temples of Lord Yuan in the inner city. There are three in Lizhou, twenty-eight in Changyang, nineteen in Yuzhou, and there was originally only one in Gaotangzhou. I led people to build an additional one. .”
Chang Sheng followed, silent.
After pulling out the weeds, Liu Chen knelt down and worshiped, his head bent down, and he burst into tears. When the wind came and blew, Liu Chen raised his head in the wind.
"Your Majesty, I would like to convey Zhaozhao's legacy. I, Liu Shen Liu Pingde, will be born today!"
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