Gusu.

Gusu is the land of Wu country, west of the big lake, east to the East China Sea, there is the benefit of fishing salt, there is the beauty of fertile land. Gusu City, the capital of Wu State, is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with dense lakes and convenient transshipment.

The three kingdoms of Shu, Chu, and Wu met to crusade against the Hai tribe, and Wu was the one who benefited the most.

Among the Three Kingdoms, the fleet of Shu was in Southwest County, and the fleet of Chu was in Jiaozhou. Among them, Southwest County was originally a wild land, and it didn't take long to develop. Although Jiaozhou has been in business for a long time, it is also difficult to transfer talents, materials, and goods to Chu State, and it is impossible to invest all its strength.

Whether it is the construction of new ships, the maintenance of old warships, the construction of new facilities such as docks, or the transfer of soldiers, the efficiency of the two countries cannot be compared with that of Wu, whose fleet is parked in the harbor outside the city of Gusu.

Gusu City has accumulated most of the wealth and materials of the Wu State, and with the support of Hou Shen, it is easy to tilt towards the naval army.

The Marquis of Wu was extremely courageous, and he did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to build a fleet on a large scale over the years. Shu was originally the first, but today, the number and scale of the fleet are gradually unable to compare with Wu and Chu.

The crusade against the Sea Clan, the huge wealth and a dry of slaves, were continuously sent into the Wu Palace through the harbor outside Gusu City.

Most of the slaves of the Sea Clan were used as naval forces, and a small number of them became servants and guards in the mansions of high-ranking officials and nobles, and even became their confinement.

You must know that among the slaves of the Sea Clan, there are not only some ugly-looking monsters, but also many extremely beautiful mermaids.

Even in Gusu City at this time, these beautiful mermaids have become rare and precious goods, and the giants are eager to rush to them.

Lord Wu is deeply fond of extravagance, but he has not reached the point of ignoring it. A small part of the huge wealth obtained by the crusade against the Sea Clan was used for the enjoyment of the Wu clan, and most of it was used for the construction of the army.

Just finished the crusade against Sea King Shu, and valuables such as coral, pearls, and silk cloth were all transported to the palace of Lord Wu in trucks.

Now in front of Hou Shen are all of them, and there are even two mussels with extremely enchanting figures and beautiful postures.

The general of Wu's navy is named Cheng Xin, who is proficient in water warfare, manages all the sea ships of Wu, and is also trusted by Hou Shen. The goods were transported to the Wu Palace, and Cheng Xin also told Hou Shen about the situation and results of the battle by the way, and there were also several children of Hou Shen, the lord of Wu.

Cheng Xin's eloquence is not very good, but he reports truthfully. Hearing the end, Hou Shen was a little interested. With a wave of his hand, he had the goods and the two mussels brought down.

"Isn't the lord satisfied with these goods? The last general also brought some shark fin, sea mussels and other delicacies, do you want to taste them? ”

"No need!" Hou Shen sat up straight, "You just said that in this operation, Shu only needs two percent of the goods?" The Shu army didn't even fight? ”

Cheng Xin was a little strange, why did Hou Shen suddenly ask about the affairs of Shu? As long as the Shu army is 20%, it is also agreed in advance, what is so strange.

"Yes! This time to crusade against Sea King Shu, the Shu army was not active. That Shu general Tang Dafu was even more slippery, and he put us and the Chu army in front several times, and he didn't have the face to ask for more. ”

Hou Shen was a little unimpressed.

"Yang Xian has just defeated Huan Wu, and it is the time to be in high spirits. In this battle, Huan Wu was disgraced, and the 200,000 army was wiped out. The Liang army has been dominating the world for a long time, and the princes are invincible. Now that the Shu army has won a great victory, the army under Yang Xian has not seen a trace of arrogance. Victory but not arrogance, such an army is not a good thing for Huan Wu, and it is not a good thing for Wu Guo. ”

Hou Shen's eldest son, Hou Tao, walked out and said, "Yang Xian is indeed terrifying. is as strong as Huanwu, after the defeat, he can only build a city on the border of Yongzhou to defend, and even burn the plank road, which makes the heroes of the world laugh. But there is still a Chu State between Shu and us, so Yang Xian shouldn't be embarrassed by us! ”

Hou Zhaoji smiled, her face was delicate.

"Big brother, it is difficult to get out of Shu, and Huan Wu's actions seem to make people laugh, but they hit the key point of the Shu army. The father was worried that Yang Xian would not be able to go north, and he was afraid that he would follow Yang Zhong's old strategy, gather soldiers and horses, go down the big river, annex Wu Chu, and then compare with the Liang army. ”

Hou Shen nodded and said, "I do have this concern, but I am not in a hurry for a few years. In this battle, the Liang army suffered heavy losses, and the Shu army was afraid that it would be uncomfortable. Although we don't know the specific number of casualties of the Shu army and the depletion of the treasury, it can also be seen from Yang Xian's attitude that the losses of Shu are not small. Within a few years, Yang Xian wanted to annex Wu Chu, but he didn't have the power. Besides, Cai Tong is more anxious than us. ”

"What is the father worried about?"

Hou Shen's son Hou Zhi walked out and asked.

"I just sigh a little, Wu land is abundant, but after all, it is only a corner of the land. I've been here for more than 10 years, and my foundation is solid, but what can I do? Huan Wu holds the land of Qizhou, and in the past ten years, Cai Tong, an old fox, and I can only join forces to make peace, so that we can barely protect ourselves. Although you don't say it, you will be despised by others after all. Now there is another Yang Xian, occupying the land of Shu, looking at Wu Chu, and there is a risk of going east. Cai Tong was originally a defeated general under him, if he couldn't stop it, my Wu Guo would only be in Yang Xian's pocket. Although I am the lord of a country and the respect of a thousand times, I am a sword hanging on my head, and I am forced by Huan Wu and Yang Xian. Worrying! Hateful! ”

Hou Shen's sons looked at each other, and they heard worry in Hou Shen's words. But it's just Hou Quan, who sees it more deeply, and Lord Wu's words are not only worried, but also warlike.

Hou Quan walked out, he was not very old, but his bearing was extraordinary.

"My father wants to take advantage of the new defeat of the Liang army and the demoralization of the Liang army to send out the army again and attack and seize Xuzhou."

Hou Quan's words surprised everyone in the palace.

"I do have this intention! Whether it is Liang or Shu, they all suffered heavy losses in this battle. A large number of elites of the Liang army were even lost in Yizhou, and the deaths of Huan Jue, Huan Biao and others shocked the three armies of the Liang Dynasty, and the morale of the Liang army was also the lowest at this time. ”

"But our army just quit from Xuzhou not long ago, and the sergeants are tired. Now that we are striking again, this year's autumn harvest will inevitably be delayed. ”

Hou Tao raised an objection, but Hou Shen smiled when he heard it.

"The Liang army would not have thought that our army would attack again after it had just withdrawn, so now is the best time." Hou Shen stood up and instructed the princes and Cheng Xin, "Pass the order, and all the goods obtained from this crusade against Haiwang Shu will be rewarded to the three armies." Let the sons and daughters rest and recuperate, and choose a day to send troops. ”

"Yes!"

Everyone received the order, and Hou Quan stood up and added, "Father, it's not enough for us to send troops, if we make an appointment with the Marquis of Chu, then it will be more certain to capture Xuzhou." ”

"In this way, I will write a secret letter and ask people to hand it over to Cai Tong and agree on the time to start the army."