"Lord, tell me quickly," Yan Tang said urgently. He had dealt with Xu Mu a lot, and he knew the temper of the King of Shu very well.
"Three, three months ago, the King of Shu was still in the Western Regions. I was in a bad mood, so I took a few guards to enjoy the scenery outside the city... At that time, a person came."
"Who."
"He is a middle-aged man, disguised as a merchant, with martial arts skills on his body. His name is Jiang Chong. 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 forces again, then recapture Donglai, and welcome me back to ascend the throne. So I wrote a letter in a confused way, wrote a personal statement, and pressed the king's seal, asking him to contact Donglai secretly.
Laijiu, 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?"
Yuan Chong thought for a moment and shook his head, "No..."
"So, do you believe what he says?" Xu Mu shook his head funny. Even Yan Tang, who was standing beside him, 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, their group would 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 immediately fell silent. Although on the surface, he had always resisted Mi Taoism's entry into Shu. But no matter what, due to trade reasons, he would definitely sneak in some secretly and try to confuse the people.
Xu Mu discovered that sometimes, trade is really a helpless thing. But if Western Shu shuts down trade, not only Shu brocade, but also goods from the Western Regions in the future will not be sold elsewhere. Just rely on the people of Western Shu
, cannot digest these commodities at all.
Even if Chang Sheng wants to curb the trade of Xi Shu, 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, each aristocratic family business relied on horse teams to travel around the world.
From Xu Mu's point of view, trading with the world has great advantages and small disadvantages. A few Taoist disciples and traitors, and some iron torture platforms in Beiyu cannot 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 seem to have heard him mention that he came from the north."
"North? Hebei? Yanzhou?"
wrong.
Xu Mu's expression was startled. Chang Laosi was having a great time fighting in Hebei, driving all the way into the grassland and even breaking the royal court of the Rouran people.
Beidi?
But on 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 powerful alliance, they can take advantage of the illness and destroy the entire Saibei grassland.
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"Lord, you'd better tell me everything." Yan Tang, who was standing by, also urged him anxiously. He was getting angry just by looking at this procrastination.
"Chengdu, there is a sheep-killer in the west gate of Chengdu. Jiang Zhong is here 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 Western 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 old days, one bucket of rice was accepted into the religion... They were converted into the religion with three buckets of rice, hoping to use it as military rations for the uprising."
Xu Mu laughed angrily. It was like maggots clinging to the bones. It was extremely disgusting. They also relied on the people, but Xishu, step by step, brought practical benefits to the people. Mi Taoism, on the other hand, was clearly killing the goose to get the eggs and using them.
The common people become cannon fodder for the meat army and do not do the second round of return business.
"King Shu, please forgive me this time... I know I was wrong!" Yuan Chong burst into tears again and knocked his head heavily on the ground. Yan Tang, who was next to him, also said all his good words.
Xu Mu was silent for a moment and then said coldly, "Remember, you only have one chance to make a difference. If the matter is done well, I will consider it at my own discretion. Of course, if it is done badly, don't blame me for not remembering the old relationship."
"Stay in the house and wait for news about me."
"Thank you King Shu, thank you 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 spies like dogs. Do you think they can do it?" Sun Xun cursed as he followed out of the Yuan Mansion.
"You're so anxious." Xu Mu looked thoughtful. Based on what he thought and what Yuan Chong revealed, he was almost convinced. There must be something behind Mi Taoism.
As for how to dig out the clues, it would not be through Yuan Chong's hands. This is why he is willing to let Yuan Chong take the blame.
Now in the entire Central Plains, only Beiyu and Xishu are left. Beiyu's small military advisor 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 keeps winning, it would 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, he still needs to write to Dongfang Jing to discuss it again. This matter is not trivial. If you make good use of it, it will be a killing move.
While thinking about it, he held the door and Xu Mu was about to step onto the carriage. But suddenly, his whole body slowly stopped. He turned his eyes sideways and looked towards the intersection outside Wanke Street. There was a small Qing Guan there, girl.
They were all gorgeous and trying their best to attract customers.
"Lord, don't look at it. The girls in the Qing Palace over there are all ugly. Even the silly tigers pass by without turning around to look at them. Our family is clean." Sun Xun said happily.
"Shut up."
Xu Mu's body trembled slightly. He saw, in the dusk, an old woodcutter squatting next to the Qing Hall. The old woodcutter also happened to raise his head, his eyes flashed, and he looked at him with a smile.