After coming out of Nanlin County, Xu Mu had no intention of returning to Chengdu. After thinking about it, he continued eastward to inspect the two counties in southern Sichuan. In any case, although southern Sichuan does not produce rice, it is equivalent to an economic development zone in later generations. Xu Mu
Mu also has high hopes.
The weather was about to enter winter, and the entire Shuzhou began to become cold. Fortunately, there were no refugees seen on the way. Instead, there were many people wearing thick robes. Seeing Xu Mu's long procession, they gathered to worship.
"The helmsman has practiced benevolent governance, and the people in Shuzhou respect the helmsman very much." Yin Hu, who was riding a horse beside him, said with a smile.
"The helmsman may not know that even in the inner city or Zuo Shiren's Lingzhou, although it seems rich at first glance, there are many people who are hungry."
"I just took out the part that the aristocratic family spit out and gave it to ordinary people. Six heroes, in my hometown, this political strategy is excellent."
"Isn't the helmsman's hometown...in Wangzhou?"
Xu Mu smiled and did not answer. After this winter, there will be a new round of war. Three years of winter, three years of waiting for spring, and three years of fighting.
He was very tired.
In this troubled world, you can't cut through the turbidity in the world without using a sword.
"Master, we have arrived at Xiandao in southern Shu."
Xu Mu raised his head and looked forward in silence. He found that not far ahead, the completed Anlingxian Road, which at first glance, already had a somewhat grand momentum.
It was not only the soldiers who came and went, but also the common people between the two states, medicine gatherers, hunters, either buying new year's goods in advance, or visiting relatives and friends... Everyone had a look of joy on their faces.
In the past, it was impossible to cross the mountains from Muyun Prefecture to Shu Prefecture, and could only take the water route, which was long and time-consuming. Since the Xian Road between the two prefectures was opened, it has become much more convenient.
Next to Xian Road, the people also built a living shrine, and the incense was flourishing.
A living temple is built by a person who is still alive and has made great achievements and is loved by the people.
"The helmsman is the main image, and General Dou is the accompanying image."
Xu Mu's heart was moved.
Whether it was Xiandao or Shuren Bridge, he and Dou Tong worked hard to build it.
As he got closer, countless people recognized Xu Mu, just like before, and gathered around him one after another, bowing and worshiping Xu Mu.
"No courtesy." Xu Mu raised his hand.
The people still refused to retreat, and some even forced their way over with their newly bought New Year's goods. Of course, Xu Mu declined.
"Captain, General Chen Sheng is here."
"Chen Sheng?"
Xu Mu looked around in surprise, and sure enough, he found that not only Chen Sheng, but also Zhou Zun was following him. The two of them rode horses and rushed over happily.
"Master... no, I have met my lord!" Chen Sheng and the other two dismounted their horses, raised their hands and bowed to Xu Mu.
"Brother Sheng, Brother Zun, long time no see." Xu Mu also dismounted and held their hands. The old team at the time were five horsemen. Although some of them have passed away...but no matter what,
This group of heroes has finally made it this far.
"I just heard from my subordinates that my lord was taking a detour to the south of Shu, so I called Zhou Zun and rushed over together." Chen Sheng said with a smile, turned around again, and greeted Gong Gou and the others.
"Why, you, a logistics general, can you do this habit?"
"Of course I'm not used to it... Lao Zhou and I both want to follow our lord and go into battle to kill the enemy."
"Don't worry, there is a chance."
Old friends are fading away like the wind. To be honest, there are only a few old friends left, and Xu Mu really doesn’t want to lose them.
"Brother Zun, I heard from Si Hu that you recently took in a concubine?"
Zhou Zun, who was standing by, blushed, "An old hunter I knew very well has passed away, and there is only one girl left. It's very pitiful... I also told my mother-in-law, and I decided to take her into the family. But don't worry, boss, I know what's going on."
, and won’t cause any trouble to my boss.”
"What are you talking about?" Xu Mu punched Zhou Zun, "These people like us all came from Wangzhou. Based on this friendship, we can be regarded as brothers of life and death. But you have to be careful, silly tiger.
If I knew about it, I would definitely ask you for a drink."
"Brother Sheng and I have heard about it. The whole military camp has spread that General Tiger has come back from the war and is hiding outside the house every day driving piles. He was a boring guy who didn't know what to do back then. Now that he knows what he's doing, he's out of control.
.”
Xu Mu was also a little speechless. The reputation of pile driver tiger must have become famous in Western Shu. It is very likely that Sun Xun is a bad talker who keeps saying a few words to everyone he meets.
"Brother Sheng, how is the situation with the merchant ship?"
"It hasn't been a good year for most of the year. There is a lot of Shu brocade. I sent it to Tangling last month, and only ten pieces of cloth were sold. Lord, what do you think this is? When I sent it to Tangling before, the rich and noble people in Dongling
People are all rushing to get it."
Xu Mu smiled lightly, "I guess some people don't want to trade anymore."
Trafficking by water can only go downstream. But the only places downstream are Kezhou and Dongling. Zuo Shiren's attitude already hinted at something he wanted to prove.
"Brother Sheng, please don't worry about the water transport merchant ships for now. Let's sell the Shu brocade medicinal materials to Laiyan and other prefectures, or even the inner city."
"Lord, I heard about the burning of the granary. During this period, I asked my subordinates to find many grain shops to see if I could collect more grain. There are more than a dozen small grain shops in Changyang.
, together, there are about a thousand carts of rice and grain. Over there in Yanzhou, there is also an Anshi grain store, which is also willing to provide two thousand carts of grain."
"Brother Sheng, you are interested——"
Just after he finished speaking, Xu Mu's voice paused and said, "Brother Sheng, what do you call Lianghang?"
"Anshi Liang Store in Yanzhou is an old signature."
At this time, not only Xu Mu, but also Yin Hu next to him, looked shocked. The two looked at each other with a solemn look in their eyes.
The person who issued orders on behalf of the Grain King was called Chen Anshi. There was a grain store in Yanzhou, and it was named Anshi Grain Store.
Is there any connection between this?
"Lord, what's wrong?"
"It's okay." Xu Mu shook his head. Xu Mu doesn't plan to tell Chen Sheng and others about Granary's strategy now. It's not out of distrust, but because he's worried about changes in the plan.
"Then lord, do you want to buy this food?"
"Buy." Xu Mu turned his head, "When the time comes, I will ask Master Yin Xiang to go with you."
Although I feel reluctant to let go of Yin Hu, under the current situation, Yin Hu is the most suitable candidate.
"By the way, it's almost winter, when do we want to meet?"
"Ten days later, I will go to Yanzhou to pay the deposit, and the grain bank will send someone to deliver the grain to the river."
Even Xu Mu was not sure whether Yuan Song knew about this matter, or perhaps Yuan Song had already colluded with the Grain King.
Of course, Yin Hu needs to go there personally to determine the background of the grain store.
"Six Heroes, when the time comes to go to Yanzhou, you must be careful."
Yin Hu was so smart that he couldn't understand Xu Mu's meaning and nodded seriously.
"Don't worry, helmsman, I will check the food carefully when the time comes."