He did not return to Shu immediately and stayed in Muyun Prefecture. Xu Mu was still focused on the war. More than half a month passed, and the army was divided into two groups and went to the south of Muyun Prefecture to attack the city and seize territory. It was far from over.
"There was a military report earlier. The battle on the Dou Tong road is the most stable. The refugees have been recruited into the army, and there are nearly 15,000 troops. Judging from this appearance, it will take less than a month to break through all the way.
Already."
"The newly promoted Yuncheng General is a little more cautious, but not bad. He has also gathered young and strong refugees, and has nearly 10,000 troops. These two generals are all fighting with the lord. I have to say that the lord's vision is
, how vicious it is.”
Putting down the military report, Dongfang Jing smiled.
Xu Mu also breathed a sigh of relief. After conquering the entire Muyun State, the problem was no longer big. After breaking the Yuncheng that Zhang Shun was defending, the overall situation was settled.
"The Demon Queen sealed off Cangzhou, and Zuo Shiren retreated to Chuzhou. In addition, news came from Shuzhou. Dong Wen finally did not dare to take risks, and followed Sima Xiu's advice, and the army also returned to Liangzhou. But... before leaving
Previously, more than 300 Shuzhou soldiers who were captured were ordered to kill them all in front of the entire army."
"No one asked for mercy." After a pause, Dongfang Jing added.
Xu Mu's face was bitter.
This battle was not only difficult to attack, but also difficult to intercept on Chao Yi's side.
"My lord, tell me something good. After capturing Muyun Prefecture this time, my lord has gained all the land in the two prefectures. It's time to start planning. For example, paving a land route between Muyun Prefecture and Shunan.
Convenient for marching and transporting baggage, this is the most important thing. However, everything needs to be planned first. On the Anling Mountains, the lord needs to build more cities and fortresses as a back-up."
"Bo Lie, that's exactly what I meant."
No matter what, after careful planning, he finally managed to get the huge Muyun Prefecture into his mouth. In other words, he, Xu Mu, and the Xu Jiajun behind him were no longer a small force huddled in the southwest corner.
A great bridgehead that can be retreated or defended.
Of course, benefits and dangers go hand in hand. In the next few days, he will face not only Liangzhou, but also Cangzhou and Chuzhou...
In this troubled world, only by growing stronger and becoming a big fish can you be qualified to compete in the world.
"Talents are withering. My lord, it's time to think of a way." Sitting on the wooden wheel, Dongfang sighed, "This time during the expedition to Muyun Province, my lord ambushed the Cangzhou family. The Demon Queen Su will use this to cause great harm.
Making a fuss. All the noble families in the world don't like the lord in the first place. As a result, there will be no talents who will like him."
Xu Mu was not surprised by Dongfang Jing's words. The ancients generally selected talents from aristocratic families. Of course, there were also poor people from poor families who won the favor of those in power through imperial examinations or through filial piety and integrity.
At present, the road to the poor family is blocked, and Xu Mu's direction can only be toward the grassroots. Of course, this has been his idea from the beginning. The counselors and generals around him are all from reckless or poor families.
The establishment of the General Hall and the cultivation of talents ultimately require a cycle. But now, as Dongfang Jing said, we have to find ways to recruit some talents.
"My lord, don't worry, let me think of something."
"Thank you, Bolie."
…
"Queen, that commoner thief is attacking Muyun Province now." Yuan An's voice was nervous. In fact, what he wanted to say was that he should send a large army to block the Shu people's offensive.
For some reason, he felt less and less like an emperor. If he were an emperor, if he wanted to go to war, he could just order generals.
This feeling is like being locked in a cage.
In front of Yuan An, Su Waner's face was still gentle.
"Your Majesty, don't be impatient. Please sit down and have a cup of tea. I will talk to you slowly."
"Queen, you don't know that the commoner thief is extremely terrifying. Damn it, I should have killed him when I was in Changyang!"
"Your Majesty, have you forgotten your previous plan?"
"The previous plan...could it be said that we allowed these people to fight back and forth? Then why did the Queen take Muyun Province before?"
Su Waner's expression did not change, "Mu Yunzhou, I naturally took it along the way. Being beaten by Xu Buyi is not a pity."
If it were in front of Yuan An, the woman in front of him would actually have set up a big game, and he would probably be so shocked that he would vomit blood.
"The aristocratic families in Cangzhou are all gone now. There are also vacancies for the generals and various positions in the court. But fortunately, during this period, I have selected many suitable candidates to assist Your Majesty. I can only wait for one day.
, when the time comes, Your Majesty will sweep the world, Xiao Qing will rebel and conquer the country!"
This sentence made Yuan An's face become excited for a moment. In a daze, he thought he was back in Changyang, sitting on the ancient dragon chair that was more than 400 years old. He raised his head and looked at the vast scenery below.
All the civil and military officials shouted long live.
It's not like this, hiding in a small palace.
"Queen, no one can take away my country and the country of the Great Ji Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, you are truly a wise king."
After laughing twice and flipping through the memorials, this wise king in the last years of the Epoch Times walked out of the Imperial Study Room again wearing a dragon robe and went to the House of Internal Affairs to choose a concubine.
Su Waner's expression slowly returned to coldness. She took a memorial from her sleeve, spread it out, raised the jade seal with both hands, and stabbed it hard.
…
Amidst the river breeze, Xu Mu left the shore and boarded the ship. In about a month, a light beard had grown on his face, giving him the air of a battlefield veteran.
During this period of time, the second army of Dou Tong and Ma Yi finally lived up to their expectations and captured the entire Muyun Prefecture. The combined strength of the troops was almost 30,000.
Of course, most of the 30,000 people are newly gathered refugees. Just like the people Han Jiu brought with him when he first entered Sichuan, they need to be trained carefully.
Before returning to Shu, in addition to these 30,000 people, an additional 20,000 defenders were left, who were familiar with water and land battles. According to Xu Mu's estimation, if Dongfang Jing stayed in Muyun Prefecture and continued to gather the refugees, perhaps
More than 10,000 more people can be recruited. However, more and more food and grass will be allocated from Shuzhou.
"Lord, take care of yourself all the way." Dongfang Jing, who was sitting on a wooden cart on the bank of the river, led the generals and said goodbye to Xu Mu.
"Bo Lie, be careful in everything."
"Please rest assured, my lord, as long as I, Dongfang Jing, am here, Muyunzhou will not suffer any loss!"
On the bow of the boat, Xu Mu bowed and said goodbye.
Until today, he finally stepped out from Shuzhou and stepped onto a broader stage.
As the army on the river left, Xu Mu turned around, and behind him, Dongfang's long shouts of respect for these people rang out again.
"Lord, take care of yourself all the way!"
The big ship began to draw water, and the voices of the boatmen's shouts came one after another.
Raising his head, Xu Mu looked at the color of the mountains and rivers in front of him, blending with the blue sky in the distance.
For a moment, it was so beautiful. This chapter has been completed!