At this time, Chengdu was already dark and quiet at night.
For several days, Xu Mu was discussing the next alliance with Zhao Di and Wu Zheng.
"King Shu, what we mean is that there needs to be a passage between Western Shu and the South China Sea, which can transport grain and march with a good location."
This sentence was said by Wu Zheng.
Xu Mu raised his head, admiring the ancient old man in front of him even more.
If there is no passage between Xishu and Nanhai, even an alliance will be meaningless. The two cannot support each other, nor can they communicate quickly. The idea of an alliance is equivalent to superfluous.
"Please rest assured that the passage outside the Nanlin Mountains is already being prepared. By then, Xishu and Nanhai will be able to travel frequently and we will be one family." Xu Mu said with a smile.
Zhao Di also became happy, "In this way, our South China Sea states——"
Wu Zheng, who was standing by, suddenly tugged on Zhao Di's robe. Zhao Di understood and suddenly silenced his voice.
"King Shu, for the sake of the five states in the South China Sea, please forgive me for being rude." Wu Zheng said hesitantly.
"If the King of Hezhou has something to say, please say it without being restrained," Xu Mu said.
Wu Zheng nodded, "I dare to ask the King of Shu... If one day, the King of Shu unifies the country, what will happen to the five states in the South China Sea?"
Xu Mu paused, and Jia Zhou and Dongfang Jing, who were next to him, also looked startled.
After only a while, Xu Mu understood that as the think tank of the South China Sea states, Wu Zheng meant that he was worried about making wedding clothes for others. In the end, there would be no benefit to the South China Sea states.
After thinking for a while, Xu Mu also spoke, "Let me ask one more question first, are all the five states in the South China Sea willing to form an alliance with Xi Shu?"
Zhao Di and Wu Zheng both had expressions on their faces. But in the end, they still spoke honestly.
"Among the five states, three states are willing to form an alliance with Xishu, but the other two states, as well as the Haiyue people, are more inclined to Zuo Shiren's side."
"The King of Hezhou said that he is most optimistic about Dongling and Western Shu."
"Thank you so much, King Hezhou." Xu Mu exhaled and bowed to Wu Zheng. People like this are the real think tanks. They understand what the states in the South China Sea want now.
The topography and population of the South China Sea are destined not to become a world hero. Unless it is to destroy Dongling to the northeast, or to destroy Xishu to the northwest. But the national power of Dongling and Xishu is inferior to that of the five countries in the South China Sea.
As far as states are concerned, it is much stronger.
Forming an alliance is the most suitable way for the five states in the South China Sea. Of course, the point of disagreement lies in choosing one of the two. Xishu and Dongling, two major powers close to the South China Sea, choose one.
Zuo Shiren had already sent troops there early. But now, Zhao Di and Wu Zheng are still willing to enter Chengdu. It can be seen that there is a friendship after all.
"Everything else is easy to talk about, but the most troublesome ones are the Haiyue people. Zuo Shiren took advantage of the appeal that the Yue people are of the same race and have the same roots. Therefore, the Haiyue people's tribes all tend to Dongling."
Compared to Zhao Di, Wu Zheng's voice was more solemn for a while.
"King of Shu, I also said before that the current South China Sea Alliance is at the time of division of power. If the King of Shu has no choice, we can only temporarily... form an alliance with Dongling."
It's not a threat. Xu Mu can even understand Wu Zheng's helplessness when he said this. With the factors of Haiyue people, coupled with the proximity and official connections, no matter how you look at it, Dongling is the best
s Choice.
Again, for Zhao Di and Wu Zheng, being able to visit Shu in person is already a great deal of trust.
"Don't worry, you two, I will definitely find a way." Xu Mu clasped his fists and consoled him.
The five states of the South China Sea are the help he must win over. Otherwise, if Dongling and the five states of the South China Sea are really allowed to form an alliance, then they will be in trouble when the time comes to attack Jiangnan.
"We believe in the King of Shu." Zhao Di and Wu Zheng also clasped their fists.
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After seeing off Zhao Di and Wu Zheng, Xu Mu took a breath and resumed discussions with the two military advisors in front of him.
There are quite a few problems facing Xi Shu today. A new regime that started from a humble beginning has no foundation at the beginning, and there will definitely be many things that are gradually exposed.
"Wenlong, what do you think?"
Jia Zhou tilted his head, thought for a while and said, "As my lord thought, the South China Sea Alliance side must be fought for no matter what. As for the Dongling side... I think we can think of some ways to make Shanyue and
A greater conflict occurred between the Haiyue people. After all, for the past two or three hundred years, the Shanyue people tribe had always looked down on the Haiyue tribe. The Haiyue people's tribe also disliked the Shanyue people. It was just that, seeing
With Zuo Shiren's face and the joint efforts to encircle Cangzhou, the two can be temporarily reconciled."
Listening, Xu Mu's eyes lit up. Jia Zhou was not wrong. Taking advantage of the conflict between the two Yue tribes, he might be able to resolve the situation.
"Kang Zhu, the chief general of the Shanyue people, is probably very difficult to attack. This person is loyal to Zuo Shiren and will most likely not fall into the trap. On the contrary, the Haiyue people are a little eager for success and can take advantage of it."
If I remember correctly, the general Kang Zhu of the Shanyue people was ranked last among the ten famous generals in the world. If he can be ranked on the list, he will definitely not be an ordinary person.
"My lord, don't be anxious. I'll think of some ways to break this situation for my lord." Beside, Dongfang Jing also looked at it carefully.
"Thank you so much, Bolie."
With the advice of the two military advisors, Xu Mu felt relieved.
"In addition, according to the information sent by the Night Owl Group, there was a mutiny on the side of King Yuzhou in the inner city."
"mutiny?"
Xu Mu was startled. In this short period of time, it was only a few days old, so why did something bad happen all of a sudden?
"He is from the Wang family." Jia Zhou frowned, "The head of the family, Wang Long...somehow, suddenly found out about the legitimate son of the family."
The legitimate son of the Wang family was killed by Jiuzhiwuwei, who intended to kill someone with a borrowed knife and throw dirty water on the King of Food.
"So, the head of the family, Wang Long, was so angry that he fell to the side of King Liang. He then joined forces with two other families from the eight great families and gathered more than 30,000 private soldiers to ambush outside the city."
No matter how you look at it, this time, Uncle Chang seems to be playing with fire and burning himself.
Just when Xu Mu was about to speak, he didn't expect that Jia Zhou smiled faintly again.
"My lord, have you ever heard of the plan of bitter flesh?"
"Of course I've heard of it."
"So, my lord, do you think that the death of a legitimate son of the Wang family is like a bitter plot? At the right time and on the right occasion, the Wang family took the lead in the mutiny. It is not like doing it suddenly in a hurry.
from."
Xu Mu was stunned on the spot.
If what Jia Zhou said is right, and it is really a trick... In this case, even if it were him, he would still be fooled. After all, from all aspects, it is too natural. It happens naturally, not much
The image of cunning.
"This time, the Grain King will enter the urn." Sitting on the chair, Jia Zhou's tone was extremely sure for a moment.