Dingzhou is not far away from Huzhou. It is only separated by a long stretch of mountain and water road between the two states, about a hundred miles. Mountains and rivers lead one way, and under Lu Xiu's guard, until the next day
At dusk, Xu Mucai rushed back to Dingzhou.
"Lu Xiu, how is the recent war in Dingbeiguan?"
Lu Xiu dismounted, his voice calm.
"These days, the wild dogs outside Dingbei Pass have not invaded the border. However, I sent many sentries to spy on Dingzhou, but I killed them all."
Today's Dingzhou is no longer the same as before. With the support of Xishu, whether it is weapons or food, it is clearly a qualitative leap.
Lu Xiu is a strong guard at the pass. Under normal circumstances, Dingbeiguan is still safe.
"Lu Xiu, Dingzhou and Bingzhou are both under your control. How many troops are there in total now?"
"There are about 30,000 people, many of whom are newly recruited. Previously, my lord helped the young master of Bingzhou, but unfortunately, the recruits from Bingzhou are very powerful."
This move was considered the right move.
However, according to Xu Mu's opinion, 30,000 people is still too few. Today's Dingzhou is already part of the front line. Whether it is Hebei or the inner city, they are almost bordering each other.
Of course, Chang Shiro would not make things difficult for him. Just be afraid, something might happen.
"Lord, if you don't stay a few more days, you can take a rest."
Xu Mu shook his head, "The war in Jiangnan is about to break out. Besides, I will probably go to the South China Sea."
"Nanhai? Over there in Jiaozhou?"
"Exactly."
There are thirty states in the world, and the partial states scattered all over the world, for Xu Mu, can now be won over.
"I advise...my lord, don't go." Lu Xiu frowned.
"Chang Ling, why is this?"
"I heard that the leader of the South China Sea Alliance, the King of Jiaozhou, eats people by eating their hair, drinking their blood, and cooking people. Moreover, these states are all foreign lands and are not subject to education. If my lord goes there, I'm afraid there will be danger."
The territory of the Epoch was different from that of the previous life. But in Xu Mu's impression, the area in the South China Sea was indeed poorly developed and could not compare with the states in the center of the Central Plains.
But no matter what, this step must be taken. Now, with the support of Changshiro, if the war in Hebei can be stabilized, maybe Changshiro will come to Jiangnan in person.
"The states in the South China Sea are not too far away from Jiangnan now."
If it were another more remote continent, it would be thousands of miles away, and it would take four or five months to get back and forth, which would be even less worthwhile.
Zuo Shiren is already wooing big forces and wealthy families in Jiangnan. I heard that by now, at least seven or eight families are willing to join the alliance.
It's not that Xu Mu is making a fuss and seeing the whole thing at a glance. Even the Tang family in Qingzhou are just slaves of the Demon Queen. One can imagine how many forces in this world are used by the Demon Queen.
"Then my lord, be careful all the way." Knowing that he couldn't be persuaded, Lu Xiu clasped his fists seriously.
Only one day later, Xu Mu set off from Dingzhou. Previously, he wanted to go to Liangzhou to visit, but there were many things to do, so he had to give up temporarily.
Regarding the news from Liangzhou, Chen Zhong is now basically in control of the situation. Zhenlan Princess Naguli has also begun to secretly communicate with the tribesmen in the Western Regions to collect information from the Western Regions. The racecourse has also increased in size.
, this foal born in February or March is considered a good horse.
"Autumn is coming."
I just feel like time flies so fast. When spring started, I was still attacking Liangzhou. But now, it’s almost autumn.
Good news comes from Shuzhou. As long as there are no natural disasters, there will probably be more rice in Shuzhou this year than last year.
"Brother Mu, there is still one month left, and I can eat a lot of rice cakes." Si Hu laughed while riding on the horse.
Rice pancakes, dipped in hot sauce, are a new delicacy on Sihu’s gourmet menu.
"Go back to Muyun State first."
As he spoke, Xu Mu's eyes also showed a hint of expectation.
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Cangzhou, the balcony outside the imperial palace.
As always, Demon Queen Su stood silently. This time, there was not only the mute slave Ah Qi, but also a messenger wearing a black robe.
The messenger can speak. At this moment, he was holding his fists and his voice was a little heavy, "Master, it has been decided. Xu Buyi and Zuo Ren began to take the lead in the affairs of the World Alliance. Not long ago, Xu Buyi went to Hebei to meet
The king of Yuzhou. And Zuo Ren also began to meet with noble families in large numbers."
"Zuo Ren doesn't have such courage. I guess it was Xu Buyi who suggested it. The cavalry was exposed, and A Yuan was exposed. He guessed a lot of things."
"Master, if you don't do something...if this continues, our plan will be ruined by Xu Buyi."
"I told you earlier that Xu Buyi is the biggest variable on my chessboard. If I go to Yuzhou, I will probably go to the South China Sea next."
"Nanhai? How could Master know?"
"Don't think about it, he wants to lead the world alliance and join forces in the south of the Yangtze River, so he must win over the South China Sea, which is not too far away. Take my handwritten letter and set off immediately for the South China Sea in the name of the Daji royal family.
One trip. It would be best if we can win over him. If not, we will find a way to prevent Xu Buyi from entering the South China Sea."
"Interception?"
"You can try. But as long as you use your brain, there should be a better way."
The black-robed messenger hurriedly clasped his fists.
"I have taken charge of the chess game, and the general trend of the world will surge again."
Su Yaohou raised her head slightly and looked at the setting sun on the horizon. The weather was about to enter autumn, and the cool breeze blowing from the sunset made her body feel comfortable.
"Autumn is coming, and the grain and grass from all the states in the world should be put into warehouses again. The horses on the grasslands outside the Great Wall should also be fat and strong. The mountains and barbarians have also completed their sacrifices to the gods and are preparing for autumn raids."
"I really hope that there will be a natural disaster in the thirty states of the Central Plains."
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"Autumn is coming." At the border of Qingzhou, Yuan Song raised his head and looked at the city gate not far ahead.
No better than before, his current military might has more than 100,000 men. After claiming to be the orthodoxy of the Yuan family, he has gathered many aristocratic families and generals and counselors who have escaped from the world. Now, the huge Laiyan two states have already
It gradually became a big climate.
But even so, what he couldn't understand was that Tang Wuyuan, a descendant of Confucianism, was so brave and brave, leading the Qingzhou Army to defend the border.
Of course, if it were not for fear of damage in the battle, he would have already mobilized his entire army and vowed to conquer Qingzhou to the death. But now, the situation in the world is still unclear, and leaving more troops is the wisest choice.
He was in favor of revolting against Cangzhou. But after Cangzhou was destroyed, the next turn would probably be his Laiyan State. Yuan Song suddenly felt regretful and felt that he was too greedy and proclaimed the emperor too early.
Already.
If not, we can continue to hide it and continue to lie dormant.
"Chong'er, retreat."
Yuan Chong, who was wearing battle armor, suddenly became startled when he heard his father's words.
"After returning to Laizhou, I immediately notified all counties to repair the city gates, stock up on grain and grass, and recruit young men. I just feel that a big war is about to come."