"Military Master Jia once said to me that those who plan are divided into conspiracy and conspiracy." Riding on the horse, Xu Mu's face was solemn.
The Shu people were foreigners, and both Yin Hu and him needed to be deterred first, and then slowly recruit other countries to successfully open up trade routes between the Central Plains and the Western Regions.
If he had enough time, it might be the best way for him to stay in the Western Regions for a year or two and take things step by step. But now, with the war between the North and the South imminent, wasting time means waiting for destruction.
Moreover, there was Jia Zhou's body that kept him worried.
What happened in Dawan Kingdom and what happened to the Liu tribe made Xu Mu see that in the current situation, there is actually another way.
Supporting the pro-Shu forces in the Western Regions and stabilizing trade with the Western Regions will definitely have disadvantages, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
"My lord, Military Advisor Zhao has sent a letter and wants to send someone as a pre-war envoy to go to the enemy camp to clarify the truth."
"Let him go." Xu Mu frowned, "The Son of God will not give up such a good opportunity. These are useless efforts. Unless he can find conclusive evidence."
After a pause, Xu Mu suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Yanyong, that fish country——"
"Yu Kingdom. It is said that the king survived the assassination."
Xu Mu sneered, "That's the one who is with the Son of God. I can't tell, but he is a good dog of the Son of God."
"Lord, now—"
"Send someone to tell Naguli that, except for the defenders, the remaining soldiers have begun to organize themselves and prepare to follow the king to rescue Dawan City!"
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On Dawan City at this time.
Lou Zhu was worried. Not long after, Dawan City fell into war again. Of course, he didn't believe anyone who said they were assassinated by the Shu people. It was the same situation as the Dawan Kingdom.
Unfortunately, the current situation is too unfavorable for them.
"Commander Zhao, what should we do now?"
Next to Lou Zhu was Zhao Dun who stayed behind. After hearing the urgent report, he did not hesitate and immediately led the coalition troops back to Dawan City.
"My lord is threatening you step by step. Some people in the Western Region can't sit still and want to make a desperate move. Provoke a war and the good fisherman will benefit."
"Commander Zhao, are you talking about the Son of God?"
"It must be him." Zhao Dun sighed, "It's a pity that due to various factors, hatred blinded people's eyes. People in these countries have been attacked by the Son of God."
"Today, there are less than 30,000 troops in the city. The enemy troops outside have been gathering troops. According to my estimate, there are at least nearly 100,000 people."
"Can we make a surprise attack?"
Lou Zhu thought for a moment and said, "It's unlikely that if you get closer in the desert, you will be discovered. Even at night, you can't hide the surprise attack of the army."
"The King of Shu... has less than 10,000 people. This battle will probably be very difficult."
Of course Zhao Dun knew about Xu Mu's secret deployment of troops, but he didn't want to tell Lou Zhu about these things now.
"When Dawan attacked the city some time ago, although it was not a forced attack, there were cracks in the city walls in many places. The reserves in the city were not enough. Military Advisor Zhao, the situation is very bad."
The sudden change of events almost disrupted the entire layout of Xishu.
Right now, the army is gathering not far from Dawan City. It won't be long before, if nothing unexpected happens, they will besiege them.
Xi Shu's entry into the Western Regions certainly catalyzed conflicts. But now, such a situation is definitely not what Xi Shu wants.
"By the way, Military Advisor Zhao. How long will it take for the King of Shu to bring his people here?"
"Already on the way." Zhao Dun frowned, "I thought about it, before my lord arrives, we need some way to stop the enemy from attacking the city first."
"We don't have enough troops and our lord hasn't arrived yet. It's best to prevent battle losses."
"Master Zhao has some ideas."
"I...previously, I sent a letter to inquire about my lord, and use the envoy method to find out the truth. If I can lobby for an armistice, it would be best. If not, I will also find a way to find out more information and
News. After all, you also know that in this case, no matter whether it is stealing the camp or spying, it will not have much effect."
Lou Zhu disagrees.
"Commander Zhao, let's not talk about anything else. If the envoy had come over, he would not have been able to kill him immediately due to the anger of the four kingdoms."
Zhao Dun was silent for a while, "I have thought about this issue. Before the assassination, Lou Luo had petitioned everywhere, and he did not see any reinforcements from these countries. So, in the bottom of their hearts, these people are not
He planned to go against Xishu. In fact, he fell into the trap of a traitor to sow discord."
"As for the killing envoys... ordinary envoys, they will naturally not see them. But if I go in person, I should be able to enter the Chinese army's tent. I came to the Western Regions more than a year ago, and I have also been to various countries in the Western Regions.
It’s considered a bit of a reputation.”
"How can this happen?" Lou Zhu looked shocked, "If something happens to Military Advisor Zhao, how can I explain it to the King of Shu?"
"The situation is very urgent. I looked at the enemy troops outside the city and they are almost ready to gather their forces. If I go out as an envoy at this time, I can at least wait for two days until my lord comes with his troops."
"Aren't you afraid, Military Advisor Zhao?"
"Of course I'm afraid. I still have an old wife and weak children in Chengdu. If I can't see them in the future, I will certainly be sad." As he spoke, Zhao Dun turned his head, "But the prince knows, if I, the Shu people, are greedy, I will be sad."
If you are afraid of death and hold back, how can you help my lord conquer half of the country?"
"If you can't be a general, you can't compare to the world's great planners. If you are in ruins, just be a talkative lobbyist."
Not only Lou Zhu, but also the princes of the few coalition forces behind him all looked at him with admiration.
"Prince, if I cannot return, you will send a cavalry camp out of the city to meet my lord from the flank."
"Commander Zhao, I know...but Commander Zhao, please don't go there yet."
"I have made up my mind."
"Then I will give you a thousand gold cavalry——"
"No need, I have my own idea." Zhao Dun calmed his expression, nodded to Lou Zhu and several small monarchs, took only two guards, and started walking down the city wall.
"Commander Zhao, please come back safely. I, Lou Zhu, will be waiting for you with a banquet!" Lou Zhu said in a trembling voice. Until this moment, he completely understood why King Xu of Western Shu could lead a weak man back then.
Shuzhou fought its way out of troubled times.
"Commander Zhao, please come back safely!" Several small monarchs also shouted, and watched Zhao Dun leave with the fist-holding salute of the Central Plains.
"That's easy to say." Zhao Dun smiled and turned back. When he turned back again, his face was calm.
He put on a new robe, picked up a horse, and took two personal guards with him, and safely left Dawan City.
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Bang.
Outside the Western Region, an oasis is about to dry up.
As a Changpeng native, Dilibai now put on his battle armor and picked up a long sword. Beside him, there were also a dozen leaders of the Liu clan who came over, raising their swords and roaring.
The nearly 10,000-strong Hu rebel army also roared, and their voices seemed to shake the desert sky.
"Help Shu and restore the country!"
"Restore the country!!"
…
"Huh." Yin Hu, wrapped in a horse bandit's short robe, reined in his horse steadily in the yellow sand sky.
He raised his head and stared at the scenery in the distance. For a moment, the pair of eyes on the mask suddenly became murderous.