In Bailu County, there is a somewhat dilapidated wooden pavilion that used to be a Qing Palace, but now it has become a drinking place for three old men.
The three old men were going crazy. Xu Mu and Jia Zhou were sitting on the other side, sipping wine.
"Wenlong, I have already thought about it. No matter what happens in the towns in these two counties, someone will eventually be the county guard, responsible for recruiting troops, and transporting people's livelihood."
Most of the Xu family's army are heroes who fight, but political talents are rare. Jia Zhou should be considered one, but Xu Mu is not willing to go out. It is best for such talents to stay with him as a staff.
Moreover, after fighting along the way, I saw too many dog officials, so people coming in from the outside were worried after all.
"In the two counties near Linjiang, the aristocratic families have long been gone." Jia Zhou nodded, "My lord, you might as well be bolder and select some literate veterans from Chen Sheng's logistics camp and let them go to the towns."
Chen Sheng's logistics camp was mostly composed of injured veterans who were unable to fight with swords due to their physical condition.
Of course, in Xu Mu's view, the logistics camp is equally important. Before the army moves, food and grass go first. This is not unreasonable.
"Literate veteran."
Jia Zhou nodded, "It's a simple truth. After all, we are our own family members, so we should rest assured. There are many hidden dangers in the newly conquered territory. Don't ask for merit, but ask for no faults. No matter how you put it, it is better than recruiting dog officials randomly.
rest assured."
"If something is unresolved, just send us a letter to let us know."
What Jia Zhou said could be regarded as untying the knot in Xu Mu's heart.
"This time in the Battle of Fushan, there is no need to worry about food, grass or baggage in a short period of time." Jia Zhou smiled and raised his head to look at the sky in the distance.
The lame old man came over drunkenly. Xu Mu and Jia Zhou raised their glasses and touched each other in a dignified manner.
"When entering Shu, the army will have to pass through Yu Pass." Xu Mu put down his wine glass and said in a deep voice, "The one who occupies the five counties behind Yu Pass is the King of Shu, but the specific information will have to wait for the Ye Xiao camp on the other side of Chenjiaqiao.
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"The only thing my lord can do now is to recruit soldiers and train the new army in these two counties. In addition, we need to start improving the weapons and armor."
The road to Shu is difficult, and generally the cavalry cannot be relied upon.
There are six horse farms in central Shu, but very few cavalry battalions have been formed. Most of the horses from the southwest will be sold to the inner city of Liangzhou.
"My lord, have you ever thought about what would happen to the two counties outside Shu if one day we capture Shuzhou?" Jia Zhou suddenly turned his head.
"Since ancient times, these two counties near the river have not been favored by the king of Shuzhou. They are far away and there are no dangerous passes to defend them."
"They are wrong. This Xiangjiang River is the best dangerous pass." Xu Mu paused, "No matter how dangerous the Yu Pass is, there are still disadvantages. If someone blocks the pass, the way out will be extremely difficult. But
The addition of Linjiang County is equivalent to the addition of a bridgehead."
"Wen Long also knows that I am not afraid of water battles."
Jia Zhou smiled with satisfaction, "My lord, your strategic vision is indeed very good."
A 17th-level Tieba veteran, I check the information and then fill it in. I am professional and serious.
"The mountains and forests are not conducive to projectiles. I have already asked people to gather the iron weapons and prepare for Master Tie to make a batch of repeating crossbows."
"Lian Nu?" Jia Zhou was startled.
"It's a bit difficult to make. I'm recalling...thinking about it."
Compared with other war crossbows, the repeating crossbow is at the expense of performance. It is heavy and difficult to carry, and its range and penetration are still insufficient. But fortunately, it is a killer weapon in mountain and forest battles.
Back then, Marquis Wu used this skill to beat the Southern Barbarians until they called him daddy.
Chen Dati, who was drinking next to him, turned around angrily, "You picked it, boss. You said you made the crossbow. Even three dads can't stop you. You said so."
Xu Mu smacked his lips, and he and Jia Zhou quickly stood up and walked down the balcony. They were afraid that the three old ghosts would get drunk and make them sing pornographic songs again.
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The end of the plum month.
It has been more than half a month since the Fushanshui battle.
The land of the two counties near the river has finally entered peace, and people's livelihood has begun to slowly recover. Many of the individual refugees who originally moved outside have also moved back.
On the water surface of the Xiangjiang River, ferry boatmen and fisherman fishing in the river began to reappear, rowing leisurely in their boats.
Chen Sheng has organized a merchant ship and started to ship the first batch of Shu Brocade, medicinal materials, and some collected sericulture to Muyun Prefecture.
Almost all the bandits on the Xiangjiang River were wiped out.
"Chen Sheng, remember to ask someone to pretend to be a merchant." Xu Mu was a little worried.
"Don't worry, boss, we have already prepared it. I will personally watch this round."
Xu Mu nodded, took two steps closer, and patted Chen Sheng on the shoulder.
Whether it is war or logistics, his brother Sheng always looks like a brave general who is willing to die.
After entering the river, the merchant ship drafted water and began to move slowly downstream.
Xu Mu stood on the river bank, watching the seven or eight merchant ships gradually disappearing into the river mist.
"General Xu!"
As soon as he turned around, Xu Mu saw Wei Feng riding a horse and rushed over.
"What."
"There's a horse dealer I know who wants to find you."
"Could it be Liu Wu?"
Xu Mu's face lit up. He said he would look for him before, but now he came to him in person.
"Walk."
After blowing the whistle, General Feng ran over with his hoofs down. As soon as Xu Mu turned over, he ran happily towards the city again.
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In front of the Bailu County Sheriff's Mansion, Liu Wu, who was dressed in smart clothes, raised his head in silence and looked at the surrounding scenery.
In the past few years when Jiang bandits occupied Linjiang County, it was not that he had never been there before, but compared to what he saw before him, it was like heaven and earth.
He never expected that a good fate would give him such a big surprise. The previous intention was that he found out that the young boss had a close relationship with the surnamed Hou, and wanted to win over him and leave a way for him in the future.
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Good guy, not only did the little boss stop making wine, he also became the king of two counties outside Shu.
"The general situation in Shuzhou is about to change." Liu Wu was a little disappointed. He stayed in Shu and fought with the other two tigers for 20 to 30 years, but he couldn't get any advantage.
For him, Xiao Dong's entry into Shu was both an opportunity and a life-threatening talisman.
"Behead the treacherous Prime Minister, reject Beidi, and defeat the 200,000 navy troops of Mu Yunzhou." Liu Wu's voice was bitter, and the many horse dealers surrounding him also became somewhat silent.
"If he enters Shu, how should I deal with him?"
"Wang, my little boss is here." The horse dealer nearby spoke in a suppressed voice.
Liu Wu's expression changed, he put on a reckless smile, took two steps forward, and hurried forward to greet him.
General Feng stopped happily and continued to hiss between the two masters.
"Brother Liu, long time no see."
"I was going to Liangzhou to sell horses. I heard someone said that there was a young boss from the inner city who actually won a big battle and became the county guard. I thought I would come and meet him, but I never thought that we are really an old friend!"
"We are indeed old friends. In this huge Shuzhou, Brother Liu is the only old friend of Xu Mu." Xu Mu laughed out loud, feeling sincerely happy in his heart.
"Brother Liu, follow me into the mansion."
Jia Zhou stood on the balcony, leaning on a wooden stick, closing his eyes slightly, not knowing what he was thinking.
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Cangzhou.
Wearing a black robe with a mask, he stood in a simple palace in Cangzhou.
In front of him, Yuan An listened carefully. He only knew that the conspirator in front of him was his last hope.
"Your Majesty can prepare a decree and announce it to the world, naming Xu Mu the King of Shuzhou."
"This, why is this."
"A plan to extend favor." The voice of the man in black robe was neither hasty nor slow, "In the past hundred years, the court has never granted the title of King of Shu Province. If Xu Thief is granted the title of King of Shu Province, may I ask Your Majesty, what will the remaining three kings do?
What will happen?”
"I will hate him, hate him to death!" Yuan An's face was ecstatic.
"That's it. Your Majesty, please prepare a decree."