"My lord, there is no need to worry about the wound medicine. I personally went to Chuzhou a while ago and asked Divine Doctor Chen to take a look at it. His disciples in Chengdu did not make any mistakes. I just wait until the production is completed. Then I sent someone to the front line.”
"Li Tao, thank you for your hard work."
After Jia Zhou's death, he not only had to sit in Chengdu, but also take care of teaching at the General Hall. Li Tao's hard work was obvious to all. Of course, Xu Mu also mentioned that he should choose some helpers, but Li Tao's temperament is almost the same as Jia Zhou's, and he likes to do things by himself.
"Li Tao, over in the South China Sea, your good grandson Li Liu has found out something."
"Lord, what's going on?"
"There may be a third force lurking in the Jiangnan area."
"The third force?" Li Tao frowned, "When the lord said this, I seemed to remember that last month, General Han Jiu was in Nanlin County and came with information. Said Nanlin County The newly built official road leading to the South China Sea once caused quite a round of horse banditry."
"Are there horse bandits?" Xu Mu was startled.
You must know that this newly built official road was originally designed to bypass Zuo Shiren of Dongling and facilitate direct communication with the South China Sea. Whether it is for Western Shu or the South China Sea, it has extraordinary significance. Merchants can travel between the two sides, selling fish and medicinal materials, Shu Brocade. People can also follow the official path and visit relatives and friends.
Furthermore, in the past two or three years, the territory of Xishu has been politically clear and peaceful, and people can live and work in peace and contentment. There are many checkpoints along the official road.
The appearance of a large wave of horse bandits is naturally a bit strange.
"Han Jiu sent people to check, but nothing was found, so I asked him to send more people and set up seven or eight more checkpoints to guard against any unexpected events."
"well done."
"Now that my lord has said this, I am thinking, maybe someone wants to go to Chengdu and lurk?"
"There are enough spies in Changsheng Iron Torture Platform." Xu Mu rubbed his forehead, "Li Tao, you should pay more attention to this matter and send more people. I always feel that it is not just as simple as spies."
"Don't worry, my lord." Li Tao cupped his hand.
"By the way, my lord, there is one more thing." Li Tao hesitated for a moment, then spoke. This was also the reason why he had to wait early today. When the military advisor Jia Zhou was still alive, he had many contacts with him and taught him a lot of tips on how to prepare for a rainy day.
"Li Tao, if you have something to say, it doesn't hurt to say it."
"I have asked people... to find out the exact information. Yuan Chong, the former little king of Donglai, has heirs outside. As early as last year, he secretly connected to Chengdu. Don't forget, my lord, Yuan Chong's surname is Yuan Chong. .”
Xu Mu frowned and fell into deep thought.
The surname Yuan is the surname of Daji State. Although Yuan Chong is a side branch, he is actually a member of the Daji royal family. The meaning of Li Tao's words couldn't be more obvious.
"Don't touch him for the time being, and pretend not to know, but be sure to send someone to keep a close eye on him." Xu Mu thought for a while and spoke. In the future, if Xishu wants to be a legitimate successor to the country, then Yuan Chong will represent the Yuan family's royal family and offer sacrifices to heaven. In this way, Xi Shu, which started in its humble beginnings, can have the greatest voice and legitimacy in the world.
In the past, Xu Mu might not have cared much about this. But ever since the young Marquis gave him the righteousness of "killing the traitorous Prime Minister", he discovered that in this world, if you don't follow righteousness and reason, everything will be difficult.
Li Tao listened and did not refute after all.
"Don't worry, my lord. I, Li Tao, will keep an eye on him until I die, and will stabilize the rear for my lord."
"Don't talk about this. After Master Jia left, you Li Tao have become our minister in Western Shu. I hope you live a long life. If one day I establish a dynasty in Western Shu, I will never grant you a high official position." Son’s.”
Li Tao smiled proudly, "I, Mrs. Li, have been lucky enough to be able to serve my lord."
Li Tao and Li Liu, the grandfather and grandson, really supported a lot of things after Jia Zhou's death. Just like the secret letter left by Jia Zhou, they are considered to be great talents in the world.
"Lord, I bought breakfast."
Sun Xun rushed over in a hurry and placed all the breakfast food he bought in front of Xu Mu.
"Sir, let's eat together." Xu Mu politely gave in to Li Tao, but in fact he couldn't help it. He grabbed the still warm mutton soup and took a big sip until he burped comfortably.
Seriously speaking, there were only one or two mutton soup shops in the huge city of Chengdu. But later on, as people ate more and business improved, more and more restaurants were opened.
After discussing with Li Tao, Xu Mu did not go to Tiefang, but took Xu Qiao to Qishili Cemetery, which he had longed for.
Soon, he would have to fight again in the north and south, and it was even more likely that if he died in battle, he would be buried here after being wrapped in horse leather.
After some cleaning, Xu Mu sat in front of Jia Zhou's tomb temple.
Looking into the distance, there are many new graves. Most of them were soldiers from Western Shu who had died in the battle in Lizhou before. Those whose bodies could not be recovered had to set up a burial mound.
The road to kingship and hegemony requires stepping on numerous bones.
"Father, I feel uncomfortable."
"I feel bad too."
Xu Mu raised his hand and caressed Jia Zhou's grave.
"Xu Qiao, if one day you ascend to the throne, remember not to forget them. Without them, our Xu family is nothing but duckweeds in troubled times. With them, our Xu family can thrive in such a world. king."
"Children, remember your teachings."
Xu Mu looked pleased and rubbed Xu Qiao's head. It's hard to say that father and son might really be able to stand at the top and start a dynasty one day.
"Xu Mu congratulates you all for your loyalty and bravery!"
"Congratulations from Xu Qiao!"
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"avoid--"
At this time, in Changyang Giant City, two or three carriages from aristocratic families were rushing towards the city gate from the long street of the market.
"The Xie family in Changyang are going out for spring hunting in the city today. Anyone who doesn't care should get out of the way quickly!"
In the fast-moving carriage, Xie Chang, the head of the Xie family, looked anxious and kept opening the carriage curtain to look outside. Just before, he received a secret message.
King Sha Rong, who has been supporting him, is going to Changyang City today.
Damn it, I really am not afraid. If I stabbed him in front of the King of Beiyu at this time, it would be a great achievement for the whole world... But in this case, the Xie family will probably be executed for collaborating with foreign enemies. Everyone knows that the King of Northern Chongqing hates people who collaborate with foreign enemies the most.
From this point of view, King Sha Rong's daring to enter Changyang was clearly calculated. He didn't dare to expose the plot, but he would help enter the city.
Xie family, Changyang Xie family finally got what it is today...
Xie Chang closed his eyes and sighed.
"Master, it's raining outside." The horse driver, who was in the car, turned around and spoke.
Xie Chang opened the car curtain, and the sky outside had already become dark. On both sides of the street, there were many figures running around in a hurry.
His eyes continued to look around, and at that moment, Xie Chang felt a tightness in his chest.
He clearly saw it.
Not far from the city gate, four or five big men were pushing a leather seller's wooden cart, tied with an Anbu, and parked on the side of the road, presumably waiting for him.
The one at the head had a strong back and a grin on his face, looking over with a deep look.
If this person is really King Sha Rong...
This kind of courage, even in the Central Plains, is not much more than that of those heroes.
"Spring hunting brings rain, thank you for returning home!"
Xie Chang's voice trembled in the wind and rain.
