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

Chapter 224 Princess Envoy
Everyone had seen how powerful the rifle was, and they all knew that it would be terrifying if there was such an army.

Especially Situ Tianyin, who wanted to help Lu Hao unify the continent. Now she fully believed that Lu Hao had the ability to realize his dream.

Wu Qingyu and several adults now also feel that as long as they follow Lu Hao, they will definitely be able to become famous in the mainland in the future.

Lu Hao finally inspected the ore processing workshop, where many different types of ore were now piled up.

For these rare metals, Lu Hao really had no smelting skills, and it involved a lot of chemical knowledge, making him at a loss.

Fortunately, what he needs most now is raw materials for making gunpowder and explosives, as well as white phosphorus for making matches.

"Saltpeter is an essential material for making gunpowder. It used to be used only in fireworks and firecrackers. Now the ratio of saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur has actually been changed and it has become gunpowder."

"Gunpowder is combined with a cartridge case and a warhead to create a bullet, which is the kind of bullet used in the rifle just now."

"This kind of phosphate rock is called red phosphorus. After being heated, it can form white phosphorus when cooled. White phosphorus can be used as a igniting agent in matches. However, this kind of white phosphorus can spontaneously ignite and must be stored in water to be considered safe. .”

"This is copper ore...this is aluminum ore...and manganese ore, limestone, sandstone..."

"Hey! After this limestone is calcined and mixed with sandstone and iron powder, it can be made into cement..."

Lu Hao explained everything one by one, and everyone was mesmerized.

Once cement is available, roads can be built. When coupled with the power of steam engines, the transportation capacity of the entire continent can be doubled.

Lu Hao wrote down all the cement production process and handed it over to Master Peng. As for whether the experiment can be successful, it depends on Master Peng.

"Master Liu, Master Peng, you don't have to save money for the truth, but you can't line your own pockets. Once the truth is discovered, you will be killed without mercy!"

Lu Hao warned.

"Don't worry, Prime Minister, we will make good use of every penny!"

The two adults assured.

Lu Hao was not a stingy person, so he immediately took out a banknote of 1000 million taels of silver and gave it to the two adults.

Xuanyuan Lingyu led the new army, and Lu Hao gave her 500 million taels of silver as military pay for the new army.

The power generated by so much money, and the power that will be unleashed in the future, is naturally terrifying.

After Lu Hao finished arranging the work in Hengyang City, he took Wu Qingyu and others back to the imperial capital.

……

When we returned to the palace, it was already late.

Perhaps Concubine De and Concubine Shu got the news and sent someone to invite him to the banquet.

The inner room of Mingqing Palace was already filled with fine wine and delicacies.

"Wei Chen pays homage to the two empresses."

Lu Hao bowed slightly, showing respect for his two masters.

After all, no matter how high his position was, he was still a slave of the Murong family, and the two of them were Murong Yuan's concubines.

"Master Prime Minister, you are finally here. Please take a seat."

Concubine De stood up excitedly and pulled him to sit down.

"Master Prime Minister, our sisters specially hosted a banquet today to thank you."

Concubine Shu also came closer and took the initiative to pour wine for him.

"Two ladies, you are so enthusiastic, I am really not used to it!"

Lu Hao joked with a smile.

"Come on, you're not used to this much when you take advantage of my princess!"

Princess Heshuo smiled and gave him a hammer.

"Prime Minister, I heard that the Xixia Kingdom is willing to return our city?"

Princess Furong asked anxiously.

"The truth is that Xixia Kingdom only promised to return two-thirds of its city and territory due to the entrustment of the two empresses."

Lu Hao didn't hide it.

"Isn't it all?"

Princess Heshuo asked.

"I really tried my best. Unless we send out a large army to attack Xixia, this two-thirds should be the limit." Lu Hao responded with a grimace.

"We sisters know that Mr. Xiang has tried his best. Anyway, we sisters are very grateful to you."

Princess Furong expressed her understanding.

"If it's two-thirds, it's still acceptable, but the Xixia Kingdom will definitely make a comeback in the future."

Princess Heshuo said worriedly.

"Because the prime minister is also worried about this, the Great Yan Empire came forward to arrange for peace talks among the three countries to prevent war from happening again in the Xixia Kingdom in the future!"

"It's just that during the peace talks between the three countries, the Great Yan Empire needs to send a special envoy. I want to let the two empresses serve as special envoys. What do you think?"

Lu Hao asked the two princesses for their opinions.

"Are our sisters being special envoys?"

The two princesses were surprised.

"Yes, going to negotiate peace this time definitely requires a tough attitude and the need to strive for greater interests. If the Prime Minister sends you there, you will naturally consider the interests of both countries."

Lu Hao nodded slightly and explained.

As the princesses of Jin and Shu, Princess Heshuo and Princess Furong will naturally be able to strive for the best interests of their mother countries if they participate in peace negotiations. There is no doubt about this.

However, the two beauties seemed to have no experience in negotiation, and they did not have that much courage.

The two princesses looked at each other and seemed to be worried about this.

"Don't worry, ladies and gentlemen. If you go, you will represent the Great Yan Empire and try to be tough and strive for more benefits. The truth is that Pingxi General Wu Cangui will station troops on the border as your backing!"

Lu Hao played his trump card.

"Master Xiang, our sisters agreed, but you are not worried that our sisters will not come back?"

Princess Heshuo said.

"The truth is that I want you to go back and negotiate a peace. It also means letting the two princesses return home so that they don't end up alone here."

Lu Hao said frankly.

"You...if you let us go, how will you explain to the emperor?"

Princess Furong said worriedly.

"It is estimated that it will be difficult for the emperor to wake up again, and there is no need to explain the truth to others. Concubine Yi and the concubines in the palace are eager to have two beauties competing with them for favor, so naturally they will not interfere."

Lu Hao explained with a smile.

"We sisters will always be grateful to our Prime Minister for his great kindness!"

The two princesses looked at each other, stood up at the same time, and were about to kneel down to Lu Hao.

"Two princesses, please stop being so polite!"

Lu Hao quickly stopped him.

He looked at the table full of food and said with a smile, "I'm a little hungry. Can you eat first?"

"Of course, Prime Minister, please!"

Princess Heshuo greeted quickly.

The three of them started to feast. Lu Hao was really hungry today and wolfed down his food without any style like a prime minister.

After dinner, Lu Hao was about to leave, but was stopped by the two princesses.

"The Prime Minister has done his best for our sisters, and we sisters are willing to serve the Prime Minister."

The two princesses were obviously ready to devote themselves to him.

"Two princesses, that's not necessary. The truth is that you just did what you should do."

Lu Hao quickly refused.

"Master Prime Minister, do you dislike us sisters?"

Princess Heshuo looked at him resentfully.

(End of this chapter)