Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 203
"Prime Minister, don't call me old by calling me old. When no one is around, just call me Heshuo."

Concubine De smiled and poured wine for Lu Hao.

"Heshuo? Is it your title? Does it have any special meaning?"

Lu Hao asked with a smile.

"What else can it mean? It means harmony, beauty, dignity and peace."

Concubine De replied casually.

"Well, we are harmonious and beautiful, and we are reunited. This has a good meaning. I would like to drink a glass to Princess Heshuo!"

Lu Hao smiled and raised a glass to invite him.

"Prime Minister, didn't I say that Heshuo respects you today?"

Concubine De actually sat down against him.

"Isn't it the same as who is toasting? Then let's have a drink together!"

Lu Hao picked up the wine glass, the two of them touched it and drank it in one gulp.

Next, Princess Heshuo toasted frequently, and soon the two of them drank a bottle of wine.

Lu Hao was also a little dazed, and Princess Heshuo seemed to be too drunk, half leaning on her.

"Prime Minister, Xixia Kingdom has not returned the cities of our two countries yet, you must help us!"

Princess Heshuo got to the point.

"Princess, I have tried my best, now I can only wait for the news."

Lu Hao also spoke his mind.

"Prime Minister, as long as you can help us, our sisters are willing to serve the Prime Minister."

When Princess Heshuo said this, her face turned red with embarrassment.

"Hahaha... You are trying to play a beauty trick on me again, so I won't be fooled. Besides, now that the capital has just gotten better after civil strife, I can't help you at all."

Lu Haole laughed.

"We sisters know that Mr. Xiang has tried his best, so we will let Heshuo serve you tonight, okay?"

Princess Heshuo leaned against his ear and blew hot air.

The gauze on her body slipped quietly, and the beautiful scenery inside was immediately visible.

Lu Hao suppressed his anger, but found that it seemed to be of no use.

"Princess, don't do this..."

Lu Hao quickly helped her put on the gauze.

"Master Xiang, is it difficult...do you dislike Heshuo?"

Princess Heshuo felt aggrieved and her eyes were filled with tears.

"Heshuo, you are stupid! I don't need you to trade your bodies for the city of Jin."

Lu Hao said in a deep voice.

"But, apart from our bodies, we sisters have nothing left to take out. Wuwuwu..."

Princess Heshuo was so sad that she started crying.

"I know that you married the emperor against your wishes, and I also know that you are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of the country. To be honest, I am very touched. Therefore, I sincerely want to help you, and I don't need you to give anything in return."

Lu Hao remembered the time when he favored them in the past, and both of them shed sad tears.

However, the emperor he represented at that time would take their sisters against their will.

Looking back now, Lu Hao couldn't bear it and felt sorry for the two princesses.

"But... we are sincerely willing to serve the Prime Minister."

Princess Heshuo said again.

"Okay, don't cry. It won't look good if you cry and make up. Don't worry, sisters, I will definitely find a way to get Xixia to return your city."

Lu Hao comforted him.

In fact, it was because he favored the two princesses that he felt guilty and was unwilling to let them trade his body again.

"Master Xiang, you...do you really pity our sisters?"

Princess Heshuo couldn't believe it.

"Yes, I pity you and sympathize with you. I don't want you to ruin yourselves. I don't want to see you forcing a smile on me. I want to see you smiling happily."

Lu Hao said sincerely.

"Heshuo, thank you, Prime Minister!" Princess Heshuo burst into tears.

"Okay, didn't you tell me not to cry?"

Lu Hao wiped away her tears sadly.

With a little tenderness, the beauty seemed to melt, and finally showed a happy smile.

Look back and smile!
One smile captivates the city, another smile captivates the country!

Lu Hao almost lost his mind and left quickly.

Looking at Lu Hao's retreating back, Princess Heshuo's heart seemed to be touched by him and could no longer be calm.

Lu Hao walked slowly, secretly thinking about how he could help them get the city back.

They will definitely not take the initiative to return the city that Xixia Kingdom finally captured.

If the empire sends troops, it will not be an easy task to travel long distances, cross mountains and ridges, and labor on expeditions.

If we don't send troops and rely heavily on diplomatic strategies, it probably won't be very effective.

Originally he wanted to fool the following two princesses, but Princess Heshuo took the initiative today and was willing to sacrifice for the country, which made Lu Hao have to look at them with admiration.

However, many things seem difficult, but sometimes there is a bright future.

……

The next day, Wu Qingyu sent the latest intelligence.

Xixia State took the initiative to send people to send news that it was willing to return the cities of Jin and Shu. However, it admitted that it could only return half of the cities.

"Is this Xixia country a weak country?"

Lu Hao was a little confused.

"Prime Minister, the Xixia Kingdom is not a softie, but the Liyang Dynasty and the Jinbo Dynasty, which were originally alliances with it, were suddenly attacked by other countries. Therefore, the Liyang Dynasty and the Jinbo Dynasty are now under huge domestic pressure and are unwilling to make strong enemies again."

"That's why the Xixia Kingdom was worried that the Great Yan Empire would attack them, so they took the initiative to return the cities of Jin and Shu."

Wu Qingyu explained with a smile.

The Eighteen Dynasties of Western Chu fought against each other every year. Therefore, it is normal for the Liyang Dynasty and Jinbo Dynasty to be attacked by other dynasties.

Now the Liyang Dynasty and the Jinbo Dynasty have too much time to take care of themselves, so naturally they dare not form an alliance with the Xixia Kingdom to fight against the Dayan Empire.

The Xixia Kingdom, which had no support, naturally quickly sent people to give in.

"In this case, let the envoys sent by the Supervision Department put a little more pressure on them. They must return the occupied city. The bottom line is two-thirds of the city."

"In addition, notify General Pingxi and send troops to put pressure on the border..."

Lu Hao also wanted to help the two princesses fight for it.

"My subordinate understands!"

Wu Qingyu responded loudly.

"How are Chen Lin and Liu Mu doing?"

Lu Hao asked casually.

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, Chen Lin is holding back his troops and is stationing troops in Huayang City west of Hangu Pass. Liu Mu personally leads an army of 20 people southward and has arrived..."

Wu Qingyu reports in detail.

"Very good! All I want is for them to decide whether you should live or die!"

Lu Haole laughed.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, Shen Jianqiu, the richest man in the empire, asked his subordinates to bring a message, saying that they would like to treat you to dinner."

Wu Qingyu said with a grimace.

"The richest man in the empire? Shen Jianqiu? Who is this person to you?"

Lu Hao joked with a cheerful smile.

"To be honest, sir, the richest man in the empire has nothing to do with his subordinates, but he wants to contribute some military expenses to the empire, so I dare to tell you."

Wu Qingyu was extremely embarrassed.

"Spend some military spending? How much?"

Lu Hao asked with a smile.

"Shen Jianqiu didn't say anything. According to the guesses of his subordinates, it is estimated to be hundreds of millions of taels of silver."

Wu Qingyu responded with a smile.

(End of this chapter)