When they attacked Muyun Prefecture previously, Xu Mu and Jia Zhou were superior and defeated Zuo Shiren's plan of "killing people with a borrowed sword", and instead took the lead in occupying Muyun Prefecture. Zuo Shiren's vast navy had no choice but to fight.
Backed off.
Now, does Zuo Shiren, who is famous all over the world, want to form an alliance again?
"Let Huang Daochong enter the state." Xu Mu calmly ordered.
Lao Huang is also a miserable man. Today he looks at his employer's face and tomorrow he looks at the west's face.
"If Zuo Shiren wants to form an alliance, what does Bo Lie think?"
Jia Zhou stayed in Chengdu and was in charge, and now only Dongfang Jing was able to negotiate with him.
Dongfang Jing thought for a while, "Zuo Shiren is worried that being caught between the two emperors may lead to war. He wants to form an alliance with the lord. If nothing unexpected happens, he must first deal with Cangzhou."
"I think it's okay for my lord to form an alliance. If you ask for more benefits, you should think of it as support. There is no reason to be indifferent in this. Lingzhou and Muyunzhou are not old friends."
"Furthermore, although Zuo Shiren has a benevolent reputation, he must use the banner of the alliance to let the lord send troops to deal with Cangzhou first."
"As expected of Bo Lie." Xu Mu nodded.
In the current situation, Zuo Shiren is anxious, but Muyunzhou is not in a hurry. Cangzhou must fight, but it also needs to choose the right time.
Now, Xu Mu has passed the age where his blood is rising, and he is not like he was hanging on to a handful of eggs to fight for his life.
Behind him, there were many family members, old friends, soldiers and civilians who followed him. One wrong step after another, he fell into the quagmire, and his legs were almost soaked.
About a day later, Huang Daochong raised his pale face and hurried into Yucheng. He did not pull up an old ginseng tree, but only took a small amount of gold and silver with him, which was regarded as a blessing to meet him.
From the looks of it, he seems to be in a hurry. The continuation of the family makes Lao Huang heartbroken. If he doesn't come this time, I guess Zuo Shiren will launch an attack on Kezhou.
"Meet the King of Shu." Huang Daochong saluted hurriedly.
"Master Huang is seated. I am a little curious. I just met him in Liangzhou a while ago. This time, I didn't expect that Master Huang has come again."
Huang Daochong looked sad and said, "To be honest with the King of Shu, Zuo Shiren has thirty thousand troops at the border of Kezhou. It's called training, but it actually has ulterior motives. If I don't come, I guess a big disaster will happen. Kezhou is just a little sparrow."
, no one can afford to offend."
"Could it be that you want to be Zuo Shiren's lobbyist?"
"I don't dare. The King of Shu regards me as a messenger carrying messages."
"Speak."
Xu Mu smiled, not blaming Huang Daochong in his heart. After all, there had been a bit of a quarrel between him and Zuo Shiren before. In this case, a middleman was indeed needed to deal with it.
Undoubtedly, Huang Daochong is the best candidate.
"There is no paper letter." Huang Daochong sat down, drank a cup of tea and spoke seriously, "Zuo Shiren's intention is that he wants the King of Shu to go to Kezhou again to discuss the alliance."
"I've been feeling cold recently, so I'm afraid I won't be able to leave. Regarding the alliance... you ask Zuo Shiren to come to Muyun Prefecture, and I'll wait for him on the river bank."
"This..." Huang Daochong paused. Kezhou was undoubtedly an ideal place for both parties to discuss matters, but he never thought that Xu Mu would not agree.
"Master Huang, things are not what they used to be." Xu Mu shook his head. It was not out of arrogance, but in a manner that was equivalent to telling Huang Daochong, or even Zuo Shiren, that Xi Shu didn't care too much about the alliance.
If you, Zuo Shiren, want to successfully form an alliance, you must take advantage of it.
If it hadn't been for Zuo Shiren's plan to use a knife to kill someone at the beginning, Xu Mu wouldn't have done anything too cruel.
Dongfang Jing stood beside him, his face calm, but his pleased expression was clearly revealed for a moment.
"Let's do this. To prevent Mr. Huang from being angered, I will write a letter myself and you will deliver it to Zuo Shiren."
Huang Daochong, who was still a little tired at first, became overjoyed after hearing this sentence.
"Thank you, King Shu!"
"There is no need for this. I have always regarded you as one of my own." Xu Mu said with a smile.
Huang Daochong also smiled and thanked him again.
Smart people are smart people. They all know that interests lead, but with the same interests, if Xishu can give more friendship, then the scale in the heart of Huang Daochong will tilt more and more towards Xishu.
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A few days later, on the bank of the river in Chuzhou, Zuo Shiren was holding a letter, with cold anger showing on his elegant face.
"At the beginning, he was like a lost wild dog, wanting to form an alliance, but I clearly gave him a chance. This Xu Buyi has gained momentum, and now he is arrogant."
"It's time to... put a blanket on the horse."
Zuo Shiren closed his eyes and breathed out with difficulty. He had been unable to capture Cangzhou before, and in the spring of this year, he was defeated by Yuan Song's army. During this time, his Chuling and Wu three states seemed to be at a disadvantage.
"Lord, do you want to keep the appointment?" A counselor next to him asked in a low voice after reading the secret message.
"What do you think?" Zuo Shiren frowned.
"Of course we can't go. Our Lingzhou Navy has a vast empire and can protect ourselves, so why ask for an alliance with Xu Buyi?"
"Haha." Zuo Shiren smiled bitterly.
"You are too young after all. Neither Empress Dowager Su nor Yuan Song can count on this mess of the Second Emperor's disaster. Unless I, Zuo Shiren, in the eyes of the world, am willing to rejoin the Ji Dynasty royal family. But this step
If I leave, my reputation as Zuo Ren in Linzhou will be completely trapped. Therefore, Xu Buyi is the best choice. The biggest advantage of forming an alliance with him is that it can deter the two emperors and protect my three states in the south of the Yangtze River."
Zuo Shiren frowned, "I, Zuo Shiren, ask myself, I am not much worse than Xu Buyi. If I insist on saying so, it is that I lack a person who can make a big plan for the country. Xu Buyi has a poisonous owl and a lame man, and my Zuo Shiren
Benevolence, but there is no one who can compare with it.”
"The sun... the sun is very good. I, the chief staff officer of Lingzhou, am waiting for my post. When will someone be willing to come and join me?"
Around Zuo Shiren, the ten or eight counselors were all silent and did not dare to speak.
"I'm not blaming you. I also know that you have tried your best." After hesitation, Zuo Shiren turned around, put on a smile, and added to the ten or eight counselors.
For a time, the scene on the river bank resumed friendly consultations.
Only Zuo Shiren, after a few words of cooperation, turned his head back silently and looked at the river in a daze.
For some reason, he always had a premonition in his heart.
This time the incident involving the two emperors will change the entire world. Whether it is him or Xu Buyi, if they want to kill Jiangbei, now seems to be the best chance.
"Get ready, follow me secretly across the Xiangjiang River, pass through Kezhou and go around Muyunzhou, and discuss the alliance with Shu King Xu Mu again." Zuo Shiren looked calmly.
"Inform all the ministries in Shanyue to select brave men in the fourth round and form an elite battalion. In addition, build a few more docks at the Navy Camp and transfer the warships from Wuzhou."
"I just feel that a war is going to start soon. Of course, I have a good plan in mind."
"The two emperors and Xu Buyi are both stepping stones. I, Zuo Shiren, will seize chestnuts from the fire this round and remain invincible."
Zuo Shiren stood facing the wind, his elegant face showing a hint of murderous intent.