For about ten days, the people from the South China Sea Alliance stayed in Chengdu, discussing the war between the North and the South. Until today, after everything was in order, Zhao Di took his people to say goodbye to Xu Mu and prepared to return to the South China Sea.
"Brother Zhao, take care of yourself all the way."
"When the King of Shu goes to the Western Regions, please be extremely careful. I, Zhao Di... As I said, I will try my best to stand on the side of Western Shu."
Xu Mu felt warm in his heart and hugged Zhao Di.
"By the way, there is one more thing." When leaving, Zhao Di suddenly remembered something, "My spies in Jiaozhou have found out something. The power of the Grain King seems to have penetrated into the South China Sea area, and I have been feeling a little uneasy recently.
Points. I was thinking that this might be Yinlin's method. The King of Shu also needs to be more careful."
"Thank you, Brother Zhao, for reminding me."
In fact, Xu Mu had some doubts in his heart. Today, Ling Su has been crushed into the dust by Dongfang Jing. Logically speaking, he would not dare to make a big splash in the short term.
"King Shu, farewell."
"King Shu, say goodbye!"
"Sihu, I'm leaving! When I enter Shu one day, you take me to eat mutton soup." Ruan Qiu, who was standing next to him, also shouted at Sihu.
"Brother, I heard that the pearls in the South China Sea are very big. I will come next time. How about you bring a basket with you -"
Before Si Hu could finish speaking, Ruan Qiu had already run away quickly.
Xu Mu raised his head and watched the South China Sea Alliance members leave, feeling completely relieved in his heart. Not only was his lips dead, his teeth were cold, but it was also a blessing and a misfortune. There was almost no possibility of Zhao Di and others being incited to rebel.
Only when interests are tied together can the wheel move forward inexorably.
"Wen Long, there must be something else." Xu Mu turned around. He had noticed from just now that Sun Houhou had been running around with an anxious look on his face.
"Sun Xun just came to report that the envoy from Beiyu has passed Yuguan and is preparing to arrive in Chengdu."
"Gift-giver?"
Jia Zhou smiled, "On the surface, he is, but in fact, he cannot be said to be a spy. After all, this is a good opportunity to spy on intelligence."
"These days, people from the South China Sea Alliance are here, and it is not convenient for me to escape. Huo Fu's son has already entered Chengdu, right?"
"Don't worry, Lord, I've made all arrangements."
"Let's go, Wenlong and I will go take a look."
According to Jia Zhou's plan, this plan was to counterattack Beiyu and kill Huo Fu. Therefore, every step was critical and there was no room for error.
Xu Mu was a little worried, what if Huo Fu's son was a tough guy and Huo Fu was cunning and unwilling to cooperate?
But soon, Xu Mu realized that he had thought too much.
When he walked to the big mansion where he was rewarded, it was still a little far away, but Huo Fu's son already knelt down to greet him excitedly.
"Huo Rong pays homage to my lord!"
Xu Mu coughed and looked at Jia Zhou beside him.
"I guess it was Shangguan Yan who used tricks along the way." Jia Zhou said in a low voice.
"I thought... he would be a good man."
Seeing Huo Rong's appearance, Xu Mu felt a little happy. As long as he was willing to cooperate, it would be easier to succeed in this game of chess.
"Lord, let's begin..."
"Okay, Wenlong."
Xu Mu took a few steps closer. In his hurry, his whole body staggered a little.
"Are you... a good nephew? Get up, get up, what's going on with your knees?" Xu Mu stretched out his hand tremblingly and slowly helped Huo Rong up in front of him.
The upturned face could not hide the excitement on his face.
"As expected of the son of the Huo family, he is truly a talented person. Your father said in his letter that after he also enters Shu, he will begin to teach you the art of war. In a few years, I, Western Shu... no, the whole world,
There is another famous general from the Huo family."
Huo Rong was shaking all over.
Originally he was a little worried, fearing that he would be beheaded, so he knelt down as soon as they met him. Now after listening to Xu Mu's words, he was even more sure that his old father had really surrendered to Shu.
Although the flower girls in Shuzhou are not very good-looking, if you become a general in the future, you are still worried that you will not have beautiful girls.
"I heard that General Xiao Huo is going to Sichuan. My lord, I have been very worried during this period. Well, General Xiao Huo is safe and sound. Everyone is happy." Jia Zhou also walked over with a smile.
"This is the Poisonous Eagle Commander..." Huo Rong opened his eyes wide. The two biggest figures in Western Shu came to see him. From now on, when listening to music in Goulan, those little ladies will not be allowed to throw themselves into his arms whenever he mentions it.
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"Exactly." Xu Mu patted Huo Rong's shoulder, "If not, it would be fine for you to learn strategies from Master Jia in the future. Anyway, I have great expectations for you."
"By the way, are you used to living here these past two days? This mansion was originally intended to be used as a reward for the general, but since my nephew is coming, I naturally have to leave it to him."
At this time, Huo Rong's mind was already floating in the air, looking forward to the beautiful life in the future.
"Good nephew?"
"Ah... Don't worry, King Shu. I have lived very comfortably in the mansion these two days."
"Then I'll be relieved." Xu Mu turned around and said, "Come here, bring everything here."
Not long after, Sun Xun led someone with an expressionless face to pick up two large boxes of gold, silver and jewelry in front of the mansion.
"King Shu, this, this -"
"It's just some thoughts. When your father enters Chengdu, I will give you another reward." Xu Mu continued to smile, "By the way, nephew, I'll just feel aggrieved for the next few days and stay in the mansion. I heard that Beiyu is
Bian sent killers and they have already sneaked into Chengdu."
Huo Rong's face became frightened again, and he nodded in panic.
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"Idiot." Xu Mu said calmly when leaving. Whether it's money or a mansion, once the matter is over, it must be taken back.
"Wenlong, next, we are waiting for the envoy from Beiyu."
"Don't worry, my lord, I have already made arrangements." Jia Zhou nodded.
"One more thing. Does this envoy recognize Huo Rong?"
Jia Zhou smiled and said, "The little military adviser in Beiyu will definitely investigate the strangeness of Huo Rong's death. They will naturally recognize it."
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On the official road into Chengdu, a group of people moved forward slowly.
The leader was a middle-aged scribe. Even though he was wearing a scribe's robe, there was a faint murderous look on his face.
His name is Yan Pi, and he was originally a leader of the Iron Prison. This time, he received the order from Chang Sheng and returned the favor as an envoy, while also spying on information about Western Shu.
"Remember, after entering Chengdu, you cannot cause trouble at will, and you must obey my orders. The military advisor said that there is no war between Xishu and Beiyu now, so be careful."
Following him were more than ten spies from the iron torture platform.
"Chief, Chengdu is ahead of us...it seems to be not inferior to Changyang." An attendant spoke softly beside him.
Yan Pi raised his head, looked at it, and frowned for a long time.
"Of the nine states in Western Shu, Shuzhou is the most prosperous and a big warehouse of rice. Without Shuzhou, Xu Buyi would not be able to make a big impact."
"However, compared to Beiyu, it is still far behind. Let's see, one day our Beiyu army will conquer this huge city!"
"Leader, there are Shu soldiers following behind."