Chapter three hundred and ninety ninth raising wings
The night owl is a kind of bird that lies dormant during the day and emerges at night. It has a fierce appearance and a shrill cry. It has been regarded as unlucky throughout the ages.
Chen Jiaqiao doesn't like this name very much. According to his literary background, he should be called a "bad guy" or something like that.
But he didn't want to disobey his boss.
Those who followed him were the dead soldiers of Hutang who were gifted by the young marquis. Now, they number less than a thousand.
Only eighty-three people entered Cangzhou.
"Cao Hong, what do you think?"
Under the twilight of dusk, in a tea shop on the roadside of the forest, Chen Jiaqiao put away his pen, ink, paper and inkstone, raised his head and asked a question quietly.
"The identity of Master Tianxia is questionable. The military advisor sent a letter asking us to find a way to touch the black robe in the palace."
"My lord has entered Shu, and the matter of intelligence cannot be delayed any longer." Chen Jiaqiao frowned, "If not, let the brothers disperse."
"It's possible, but you need to be careful, lest you scare the enemy."
"The storm is about to rise, I'm afraid my lord can't wait."
"Cao Hong, you and I both know that we are waiting for an important task——"
"I would like to be the Lord's eyes and ears!" Cao Hong firmly clasped his fists.
"I would like to be the Lord's eyes and ears." Chen Jiaqiao also raised his fists and the two said goodbye.
Before Cao Hong could take a few more steps, Chen Jiaqiao's voice suddenly sounded again from behind.
"By the way, Brother Cao, I wrote two more anti-poems today. How about you polish them up for me?"
A leap through the clouds, Cao Hong jumped away as if fleeing.
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About a few days later, the Zhuang people from Bailu County finally entered Chengdu.
What surprised Xu Mu was that not only the villagers, but also more than 10,000 people were willing to migrate from Bailu County.
Connecting to Dou Tong, for fear of encountering tiger barbarians, five thousand people were sent to escort them along the way.
"Xu Lang!"
In the distance, Li Xiaowan's high-octave voice suddenly sounded.
Xu Mu stood on the top of the city, smiling and waving forward.
As far as his eyes could see, Jiang Caiwei happened to get off the carriage, stood in the wind, and waved her arms vigorously towards him.
Chen Sheng, Xi Niang, Xiao Xiaofu, Lao Xiucai, Chen Datie... the faces of these people from the village slowly appeared in sight.
In the end, it was Fan Lu who supported the frail Jia Zhou and stood on the land of Shuzhong.
"Wenlong!"
Jia Zhou raised his face and showed a happy smile.
Even though he was still far away, Xu Mu could see clearly that Mr. Dongwu, who was assisting him in his quest for hegemony, was already visibly old.
"No problem." After entering the palace, Jia Zhou spoke calmly.
"This round, my lord has taken over the thirteen counties of Shu. It's time to start raising wings."
"Raising its wings is like an eagle. When its wings are full, it will soar into the sky."
Xu Mu listened quietly, feeling even more upset.
"Wenlong, Shuzhou has been decided. During this period, we should take good care of ourselves first."
"Although Shuzhou is settled, there are also internal troubles." Jia Zhou held the tea cup and took a calm sip, as if he did not hear Xu Mu's words clearly.
"Everything is waiting to be done, and officials are being selected. I suggest that your lord hold the Shuzhou Examination early to accumulate talents."
"For vacant official positions, we should first select veterans according to Bailu County's method, and then select local people with high moral character and high hopes to assist them."
"In addition, my lord, it's time to establish laws and regulations. Without rules and regulations, there will be no square. Things like punishment, laws, codes, and science are indispensable."
"I know my lord is not good at it, so I will do it for you."
"Master, how about you and I go for a walk outside the palace?"
Xu Mu sighed, walked over and helped Jia Zhou up, and the two of them walked forward slowly.
"The Lord's tax of fifteen to one is considered a very smart choice. But this will definitely affect the interests of those aristocratic families. I guess the Lord wants to cut off the sores."
"You can't hide it from Wenlong."
This was the case in the original Daji Imperial Palace, which fed too many moths, so that in the end, the young Marquis was unable to support himself alone.
Xu Mu doesn't want to make the same mistake again.
Suppressing the aristocratic families has mutual benefits and disadvantages. These aristocratic families and bureaucratic families have been the pipeline of talents throughout the ages.
After making enemies, you can't lead a group of rough and tough men to conquer the country.
"Wenlong, what I mean is that a family like the Wei family can naturally make good friends. But those moths that eat blood can only be uprooted."
"There are advantages and disadvantages. My lord has made a choice, and it is reasonable. However, my lord needs to be careful. Such a poor family can grow into a big moth if it eats blood and flesh one day."
"Remember Wen Long's words."
The two of them walked away and reached the railing outside the palace. When they looked up, they were filled with mountains.
"Although Chen Zhong has no ambitions, he will always prioritize the survival of the family. The Chen family members who remain in Chengdu must not let him move to Yuguan."
"He is not a fool and would not do this."
The wind got stronger, so Xu Mu took off his cloak and put it on Jia Zhou.
"My lord, it's time for me to know about Dong Rong. If it weren't for my frail health, I would have thought about going to Liangzhou again. Now, the two Anhui states have learned about the changes in Liangzhou and have begun to form an alliance and join forces in an attempt to switch to defense.
Attacked."
"In the past, it was Dong Rong who led his own troops to conquer, and the two states were so defeated that they did not dare to move. After Dong Rong died, only the old Dong Teng and that... Dong Wen, whom you and I have met, were left."
"Lord, I wish I had thought more. I feel that Dong Wen is not a simple person. This change in Liangzhou is actually the biggest gain he has gained, and he has successfully established a bank."
"A great talent is hidden in a person's incompetence, and it is only when it is born that it appears."
Xu Mu was silent.
In this troubled time, the white peonies that were originally blooming suddenly grew into dogtail grass.
"If you guess wrong, I will lead your lord's horse for three days." Jia Zhou said with a smile.
"Wenlong, how can I bear it?"
"If I had missed the first time I met my lord, our lives would have been completely different."
Without Jia Zhou's plan to enter Shu, after the death of the young marquis, Xu Mu would most likely continue to flee and continue to search for the pure land.
But there is no place in life where we don't meet each other. Once we meet, he will become the best counselor in the world.
"Chen Jiaqiao has taken Hutang to investigate the matter regarding the Tianxia Division."
"Who could it be?"
Jia Zhou shook his head, "I don't know either, but this person will be very dangerous. If there are any stumbling blocks in my lord's path, I need to kick them away."
At this time, Xu Mu didn't know what to say. Just like before, Jia He stood on the bank of Xiangjiang River and looked at him with a serious look on his face.
"When I put on the scholar's robe again, I have secretly made up my mind to help my lord and one day conquer thirty states in the world and establish a dynasty!"
"Wenlong, no matter what, your body is the most important thing."
In terms of merit, the first meritorious person in entering Shu must be none other than Jia Zhou. But the wise man was condemned. His increasingly older appearance undoubtedly reflected the fact that the wise man was too worried.
"My lord's background is too weak. I have watched every narrow victory. One day, my lord will sweep through thirty states in the world with a huge army."
"I am the counselor who is qualified."
For a moment, Mr. Dongwu's face was full of solemnity and seriousness.