After Dongfang Jing and Yu Wen's management, the entire Yu City has become more like a pass. Near Yu City, there are many soldiers on patrol, constantly running back and forth.
In the depths of summer, the climate becomes increasingly dry, with only an occasional splash of rain, bringing a refreshing dampness to the world.
Sitting on the wooden wheel cart and shaking the cattail leaf fan, Dongfang Jing slowly put away the letter.
"Wen Ze, my lord is coming to Yucheng in person."
Yu Wen, who was standing next to him, suddenly looked surprised when he heard this sentence.
"Little military advisor, is the master really coming?"
"My lord has already made arrangements for Liangdi's affairs. In addition, the changes in Cangzhou these days and Empress Su's side really make people wary."
An emperor died in Cangzhou and another emperor was established. It happened to be in the direction of Laizhou. As if to tit for tat, a rebellious and false emperor who had not been seen for many years suddenly appeared again, occupied Laizhou and Yanzhou, and proclaimed himself emperor again.
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"This world is in complete chaos. I only hope that my lord will conquer several states south of the Yangtze River and occupy half of the country."
Dongfang Jing's voice was filled with sighs.
In fact, he also understood that Xishu had just experienced the war to destroy the Liang Dynasty, which had damaged its troops and consumed a huge amount of food and grass. Now, it was finally at a disadvantage.
This weakness will not change until at least the autumn harvest.
"Wen Ze, over at Xinyue Pass, is there anything unusual in Ningwu these past two days?"
There is only a hundred miles between Xinyue Pass and Yucheng, and they are far away from each other. Ningwu is the guard of Xinyue Pass in Cangzhou, and he can be regarded as a stable general. At least these days, he has been able to conduct things in an orderly manner.
, leading the defense fortifications on the Cangzhou border.
Of course, when Shuzhou attacked Liang before, they sent a large army to pretend to attack, presumably as a test. However, they were deceived by Dongfang Jing's suspicious tactics and retreated, losing the opportunity.
Yu Wen, on the other hand, quickly led his people back to Muyun Prefecture.
"There are no military advisors." Yu Wen shook his head, "It's still the same as before, sticking to the gate, checking for news, and mobilizing civilians to strengthen the city wall."
"Queen Su has a delicate mind and knows that Shuzhou wants to attack, so she ordered Ning Wu to put defense first."
"Military Advisor, Mr. Chen's remains are still in Li Dushan, Cangzhou."
Chen Jiaqiao was shot dead by Si Ying, but in the end, the body was secretly buried by Zhang Shun at the edge of the village at the foot of Lidu Mountain. Many Xu Jiajun in Yucheng had a common idea. Break Cangzhou and collect Mr. Chen's remains.
, moved back to the Temple of the Heroes.
"Don't be anxious, wait for the Lord to come." Dongfang Jing calmed down, his face serious.
Today's Muyun Prefecture only has a total of more than 40,000 troops, including the navy guarding the river bank. Therefore, the garrison left in Yucheng is actually only 20,000.
"How's it going over there, Ma Yi?"
"Yuncheng General Ma Yi stayed in the dock by the river and patrolled the river every day, but found nothing unusual."
At first glance, it seemed that the war was over. But Dongfang Jing understood very well that all this was just the calm before the storm. Next, Xi Shu would fall into an unknown war.
Moreover, this battle will be led by Su Yao later, whether to defend or attack. If it is to attack, will it be Zuo Shiren or Muyunzhou? Or, they can find a way to cross Chuzhou eastward and attack Laiyanzhou directly.
The military strength of Xishu, after a great battle, is no longer strong. The rivals in this world all have their own methods. Conspiracies and arrangements, all the agencies, Chang Shiro, who is as strong as the inner city, were also tricked previously.
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"Before the autumn comes, I will go to Xishu to be safe. My lord should also understand this truth."
"Wen Ze, speaking of which, my lord and I haven't seen each other for a long time, and I miss you very much. I, a lame man, want to fight side by side with my lord again and crush the filth of the troubled world."
"Little strategist, my lord is here in person. The Demon Queen in Cangzhou will become nervous if she knows about it."
"My lord's reputation has become so popular that no one in the world doesn't recognize you."
The lame little military advisor raised his head and looked in front of Yucheng.
In front of Yu City, after a buffer zone of more than a hundred miles, is the city pass of Xinyueguan. Both the enemy and ourselves have reinforced the city walls and are locked in an endless confrontation.
"Wen Ze, I, Xi Shu, are about to start a new battlefield."
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"march--"
More than 8,000 Shuzhou troops have passed Banan City and reached Xiandao on the southern edge of Shu.
"Greetings to the lord!" The supervisor's assistant came over with excitement in his voice.
"I recognize you. I've followed you since Changyang." Xu Mu dismounted, smiled, and reassured you. Several veterans of the Xu family army were also growing up slowly.
The heroic feat of entering the grassland was all due to this group of heroes. In Xu Mu's heart, the veterans of this group were approximately equal to his own direct army. Even the white-armored cavalry were composed of veterans of many battles before.
"How is the fortification of Xiandao?" Xu Mu raised his head and looked at Xiandao who was walking in the middle. This project consumed a lot of manpower and material resources. I heard that two or three people fell ill due to hard work and died on the project.
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"Don't worry, my lord, it's finished. But for one side of the dragon-breaking stone, I haven't found a suitable one. The stonemasons said it would be best to search in the mountains."
Searching in the mountains and bringing huge rocks down are equally difficult. But in ancient times, there were even world-famous feats like the Great Wall, and the wisdom of the ancients was extraordinary.
The significance of the Broken Dragon Stone is to prevent the enemy from attacking Muyun Prefecture, and then send troops directly from Xiandao to attack Shuzhou. If the Broken Dragon Stone collapses by then, it will be equivalent to isolating the entire Xiandao Road.
Although the effect is small, it is necessary after all.
"Can you survive the military safely?"
"No problem. Ma Yi, the general of Yuncheng, was already able to lead troops back and forth. The soldiers who came back from Liangzhou also returned to Muyunzhou via Xian Dao."
"well done."
Even though he knew this news, Xu Mu was even more pleased when it came out from General Lao Pi's mouth. Whether it was the Shuren Bridge or the smooth road from east to west, it was the wealth that he, the king of Shu, left to his people.
A legacy.
Looking back, Xu Mu glanced at the more than 8,000 troops behind him. Without further delay, he waved the command flag. In the mid-day sky, the army began to pass through Xiandao and circle into the direction of Muyunzhou.
Traveling between the two is more time- and effort-saving than taking the water route. After all, at this time, there are at most larger merchant ships on the Xiangjiang River, but there are no large cargo ships. It is very inconvenient to carry goods and people.
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"My lord has orders to march to Xiandao."
The son of Shuzhou who left his hometown, wore the standard robe and armor, carried a sword and a bow, followed the path of envy, and rushed to the new battlefield.
Some people will die and some people will live.
But in these troubled times, there must be a group of people who believe in world peace, defend their homeland, and are willing to fight for their old wives.
"I dare to ask, we have conquered the south and the north and made great achievements. Who in the world does not recognize our Shuzhou army!" A captain accompanying the army pointed to the front of Xiandao, craning his neck to encourage morale.
"Follow my king and conquer the world!"
"White armor and white robe, the son of Shuzhou will bring peace to the world!"
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Xu Mu, who abandoned his horse and walked, only looked at the roar of the soldiers in front. For a moment, a look of expectancy appeared on his face.
This round, he and his little strategist, his chief general, vowed to establish authority in Muyun State.