While Li Wufeng and Lin Yuexin were still talking about Cheng Dayou, the parties involved did not seem to realize that many people were already eyeing him.

The entry of Huzhou has greatly improved the strategic situation of Jiujiang controlled by Cheng Dayou. Jiujiang and Huzhou are connected, providing Cheng Dayou with a huge strategic depth. Taihu Lake and Yajiang have waterways connected. After recapturing the Taihu Lake water bandits, the waterway between Taihu Lake and Yajiang was dredged and excavated again, making these two waters more convenient and freely connected together.

The grain warehouses in Jiujiang and Huzhou also provided sufficient food security for Cheng Dayou, especially Huzhou Prefecture, which is known as the largest granary in Jiangnan County. Although the vast and fertile land along Taihu Lake has also suffered from drought, it is much better than other areas in Jiangnan. Jiujiang is also a crisscrossing waterways and dense rivers and canals, and the abundant water volume of Yajiang River, grain production has not been greatly affected. In addition, Jiujiang has always been a southeast grain distribution center. During the period of soaring grain prices, Cheng Dayou implemented the policy of only entering and leaving grain, and controlled entry and exit by the government. Although it caused some grain merchants to complain, it also made the grain supply in the area controlled by Cheng Dayou to maintain a normal state, and it also won unanimous praise from the people of the two places.

The surrender of Taihu water bandits has rapidly improved the security situation on the ground and the entire waters of Huzhou, and has also cleared a major obstacle to trade exchanges between Huzhou and Jiujiang. The economic exchanges between Huzhou and Jiujiang are becoming more and more frequent. As Situ Tai's policies on the East China Sea and Jiangnan are becoming increasingly obvious, some industrial and commercial owners in the East China Sea and Jiangnan are constantly shifting to Jiujiang and Huzhou. Jiujiang and Huzhou have also ushered in the best period of industrial and commercial development. Especially after surrendering to the empire, the institutional problems that have been criticized by local gentry were also solved. Although there are still some conservative aristocratic gentry who are rejecting this rebellion from the Taiping Cult, in general, there are still some oppositional sentiments that have been greatly alleviated. While the financial situation of the two places gradually improves, Cheng Dayou's rule in this area is becoming increasingly stable.

The addition of Taihu water bandits immediately made Cheng Dayou's naval army's strength jump to a height, and the vigorous development of the navy in the later period was also Cheng Dayou's established policy. In the Jiangnan area, the effectiveness of the navy often exceeded that of the pure army. Flexible and changeable tactics and convenient and fast marching methods can make the army have a considerable advantage in this land against the army.

All of this seems to be developing in the direction of Cheng Dayou, but can't you rest assured? Cheng Dayou didn't feel at all relaxed at this time. According to the information system, the Five Lakes Navy is integrating and gathering. Cooperating with the Five Lakes Navy, there are more elite troops than Situ Biao's hands - the Sixth Army of the Empire. What is this guy going to do? Is it really going to do something to himself? Cheng Dayou was a little surprised. The kings were about to gather. Did Situ Biao have already made up his mind to form an alliance with Western Xinjiang to fight against Situ Tai who was about to enter the imperial capital?

The intelligence on the desk seemed a bit contradictory. Situ Biao transferred the reorganized Fifth Legion to the south, while the 11th Legion set up a defensive position in the north and east. Should he take advantage of the opportunity to maintain neutrality to do it against himself or join forces with Western Xinjiang to fight Jiangnan to seize control of Situ Tai in Jiangnan?

"Sir, are you looking for us?" Seeing the coach standing in front of the window with his hands on his back, looking straight out of the window, motionless, and did not seem to hear the footsteps of his two people coming in. The two who had just walked in exchanged their eyes, and were a little confused whether they should come at this time.

"Well, you two sit down." Turning around, Cheng Dayou's face still had traces of contemplation, as if he had not completely recovered from his thoughts.

The thin black man and the pointed-faced scholar both noticed the coach's somewhat restless appearance, but they didn't know what would make him like this because of something.

"You all know that Situ Biao is moving again in the east. Li Wufeng sent someone to see me again. I want to hear your opinions." The faint tone was not emotional. The ups and downs over the years have made Cheng Dayou stand up without changing his color.

"Li Wufeng sent someone again? Humph, it seems that he is eager to ask us to help him open a passage in the east." The thin scholar said indignantly, "It's because of a good idea."

"The situation is stronger than that of others. Li Wufeng holds strong power and strong soldiers. Of course he has this qualification, but we need to think about it well." He disagreed with his intelligence director's emotional words. Cheng Dayou never thought that there was anything wrong with such a thing. The strong survived, the weak eliminated, and the strong had the power to point fingers at the weak. Although he did not want to admit this, it was the fact that compared with Li Wufeng, his strength was indeed too weak and there were too few opportunities.

"What are your plans?" The thin black man gently stroked the rat whiskers under his jaw and asked.

"Situ Biao is in an offensive position at this time, and I am a little sure what he wants to do? Should he wait for an opportunity to seize Gusu Weiyang or is he trying to attack us? If he wants to seize Gusu Weiyang, Situ Biao naturally received the full support of Li Wufeng. Li Wufeng will also restrain Situ Tai in the west. Can we share the pie? If Situ Biao wants to attack us, will he get Li Wufeng's support or will he reach a compromise with Situ Tai? Will Situ Tai take action at the same time in the north?"

Cheng Dayou asked several questions in one breath, which made both of them slightly disgusted. If Situ Biao and Situ Tai reached an agreement to divide Jiujiang and Huzhou, I am afraid that our side really has no hope. After all, the strength between the two sides cannot be compensated by other means.

The situation is still unclear, and many things can only be inferred based on the information you already have, but this inference is often very one-sided and limited, and Cheng Dayou cannot make a decision because of this reason.

"Sir, the variables in this middle depend on what kind of result they can achieve in the end this time. Situ Tai can replace Situ Lang as the new emperor, and will Situ Biao accept the rule of Situ Tai? You must know that Situ Tai is not Situ Lang. If he controls the central government, it is unlikely that Situ Biao will allow Situ Biao to monopolize the power now. It is imperative to accept the land of the Five Lakes into the Central Committee of the Empire. In my personal opinion, this time Li Wufeng and Situ Biao will block Situ Tai's plan to ascend to the throne, but Situ Tai has now received the support of the original Situ Lang clan and the conservative nobles of the empire, and the two of them have too weak power in the imperial capital, so they are unable to change this

In this situation, what kind of way will Li Wufeng and Situ Biao take to fight Situ Biao? Whether it is a direct war or an indirect confrontation? The relationship between these three parties, including us, is very subtle. It is indeed difficult to grasp what changes will happen. However, one thing is certain that we will soon start a war. Whether the other party attacks us or we take the initiative to attack, we must be fully prepared in military affairs. As for whether to surrender to Li Wufeng's side, I think it can be delayed for a while. When the situation becomes clear, the best. May I wish to give Xijiang a clear answer. After the meeting of the kings, we will definitely give him a positive answer."

When the other two people's eyes were all focused on the black and thin man, the black and thin man talked, "If Situ Biao really formed a close alliance with Li Wufeng, then we might as well join this alliance. The land in Jiangnan cannot be eaten by Situ Biao alone. I think Cheng Cheng probably also is in Gusu, Weiyang and Jinling, Pengcheng. In fact, we are all fighting with Situ Biao. It is to take advantage of Li Wufeng's temporary inability to attack the south and try our best to eat Jiangnan. Situ Tai's main force was dragged by Li Wufeng, and the East China Sea of ​​Jiangnan is unpopular. We have a great chance. Even if Situ Tai really falls under Li Wufeng in the future, we can use the capital in our hands to find a better location and place for adults and everyone."

This is not the first time that the black and thin man's remarks are said, but it seems more realistic and direct. When the man's prophecy was realized step by step, Cheng Dayou and the Ganskin Scholar had to carefully consider the other party's opinions. There was still an unfinished meaning in the other party's words, and the two did not urge them, but just waited silently.

"If Situ Biao planned to take advantage of the opportunity in front of us, then we would simply surrender directly to Li Wufeng to open a base for Li Wufeng to the east. Such credit is enough to be unique under Li Wufeng's hands." The black and thin man added finally.

The room was silent as water, and only the three people could hear the breathing. Cheng Dayou digested the other party's proposal. He even felt that the guy in front of him was more like a lobbyist of Li Wufeng. He seemed to have expected that he could not stand on his own in this troubled world. God gave him a chance, but he gave Li Wufeng more opportunities. He was only a few years late. Is there really no hope of regaining it?

He glanced at the other party with a serious expression, as if he couldn't see through this guy's thoughts. Cheng Dayou himself was not sure whether he recruited this guy or was right.

After being silent for a long time, Cheng Dayou said calmly: "Mr. Jiao said something, let's wait a moment. It's not too late for a few days. Let's see what the kings will have."
Chapter completed!