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

Chapter 454 No other branch
It is a two-pronged approach, using both soft and hard tactics, kindness and power.

This was Lu Hao's confidence in conquering the Turkic Dynasty!

As long as these Turks are really willing to merge into the empire, Lu Hao can give them these food supplies for free.

Of course, he would not actually rob these smugglers, but would exchange them with trophies, such as war horses.

So many horses killed in battle and so much horse meat can be traded with these smugglers.

Of course, if the horse meat is transported back to the Great Yan Empire, it will naturally be sold at a good price.

As for the cattle and sheep from the grassland, they can also be traded. The value of these things is also very high in the Great Yan Empire.

Lu Hao's purpose is to open up transportation and trade between the two places.

As for land transportation, the section from Liaoyang City all the way south to Gissen City is the most difficult to travel.

To the north is the Jidong Prairie and to the south is the Qandong Plain, so transportation is not a problem.

Water and land transportation, advancing hand in hand, will naturally enable the Turkic people to escape from their backward life and enjoy a happier life.

Ashi Shanmei saw this in her eyes and fell more in love with Lu Hao, but she was too embarrassed to reveal it due to the girl's reserve.

Ever since Situ Tianyin knew that the entire Turkic dynasty was going to be incorporated into the empire's territory, he had been really excited.

After all, Lu Hao was able to achieve such brilliant achievements in his first expedition, which was enough to be recorded in the history of the Great Yan Empire and become a truly wise king.

Although Lu Hao has not yet ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, Situ Tianyin has already treated him as an emperor.

……

When it got dark, General Mei Chao finally brought his fleet to Jingyue Port.

After Lu Hao took the two beauties aboard, they headed north along the coastline.

Ashi Zenmei has been on a ship before and has also smuggled goods, so she is no stranger to the ocean.

However, I have never seen the five-story ship of the Great Yan Empire.

This kind of giant in the naval battle made Ashi Zenmei realize the power of the Great Yan Empire, and strengthened his determination to merge into the territory of the Great Yan Empire.

Lu Hao stood on the bow of the five-story ship, his clothes rustling in the sea breeze.

Beside him were Situ Tianyin, Ashi Shanmei, and General Mei Chao.

At this moment, Lu Hao was holding the stack of charts in his hand and looking into the distance.

"Prime Minister, this five-story ship is big enough. Do you think it can be equipped with our cannons?"

Situ Tianyin asked with a smile.

"Of course. We not only need to equip the five-story ship with cannons, but also rifles, grenades and other weapons. In this way, our navy can sweep across the entire continent."

Lu Hao responded cheerfully.

"It's just that the manufacturing of this kind of five-story ship is very complicated and difficult. The main reason is that the keel is hard to find... and the speed of this kind of high-rise ship is too slow, and it cannot compare with fighting ships and dinghy ships."

Situ Tianyin said with a grimace.

"It's not a big deal. The truth is that General Ding of Qiongzhou Port has started to design and manufacture ironclad ships. In the future, steam engines will be used as power, and the speed will be three to five times faster than this five-story ship..."

"If you equip it with cannons, rifles, grenades, kerosene bombs, smoke bombs and other weapons, you can dominate the ocean."

Lu Hao comforted with a smile.

"What kind of armored ship? What kind of strange chicken? What are you talking about? Why can't I understand it?"

Ashi Zenmei interjected and asked.

"This... what about the ironclad ship? It is a warship made of steel. What about the steam engine? It is a machine that can drive this kind of ironclad ship to sail..."

Lu Hao had to give a rough explanation.

"How come this princess has never heard of these things you mentioned?"

Ashi Shanmei was confused.

"It's normal that you haven't heard of it, because these things are designed by Mr. Xiang, and there are no other branches in this one."

Situ Tianyin joked with a smile.

"What? Are these things designed by the prime minister?"

Ashi Zenmei was extremely surprised. "Princess, don't be surprised. Our Prime Minister is a genius. What do these things mean? If you go to Hengyang City, the things there will be enough to shock your jaw!"

Situ Tianyin responded with a smile and glanced at Lu Hao.

"You! Don't tell her so much, lest she get to the bottom of it. We don't have that much time to explain the truth."

Lu Hao rolled his eyes at Situ Tianyin.

"Prime Minister, you are really so powerful! I want to visit Hengyang City."

Ashi Shanmei turned to look at Lu Hao and demanded directly.

"What are you looking at? Now we have to go back to Warabak, where your tribe is still there."

Lu Hao returned to the topic.

"Yes, we have to go back. The tribal leaders and people are still waiting."

Ashi Shanmei came to her senses.

"Okay, you guys go and have a rest. Let's go check out the truth in the control room."

Lu Hao said, turned and walked towards the building control room.

In the control room, the captain was directing the course and route according to the chart given to him by Lu Hao.

The captain's name is Zheng Guoyi, who belongs to the Ministry of War. He is now the captain of the five-story ship and holds the title of deputy general.

"Meet the prime minister!"

General Zheng and several deputies quickly bowed and saluted.

"Okay, don't be too polite. Let's cheer up for a night sail."

Lu Hao smiled and waved.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I heard that there are more than a dozen charts, but you only gave me one. Are the other charts incorrect?"

General Zheng asked.

"The other charts should also be correct, but the distance I gave you is the shortest, and you don't have to worry, I will be here to guide you."

Lu Hao explained with a smile.

"Master Prime Minister, will you pilot the ship for us?"

General Zheng was puzzled.

"Ben Xiang is a master above the ninth level and is able to sense the danger in the sea ahead. Therefore, if there are any reefs or the like, Ben Xiang will remind you."

Lu Hao added with a smile.

“It’s really unexpected that the Prime Minister is so powerful, so it’s hard work for you, Prime Minister.”

General Zheng bowed slightly to express his gratitude.

"I will be in the lounge next door tonight. If there is anything ahead, I will notify you in time."

After Lu Hao finished speaking, he walked into a lounge next to the control room.

In the lounge, Lu Hao sat cross-legged, and a powerful soul force spread out.

At this moment, Lu Hao seemed to be floating on the vast sea, overlooking the entire sea. His powerful soul power penetrated the sea water and directly saw the seabed below.

When he found reefs and shoals ahead, he picked up a pen and marked them on the chart as a future shipping route map.

It has to be said that those smugglers' charts are really good for navigation, and they also avoid the reefs and rocks along the way.

It was not until two hours later that Lu Hao's eyes suddenly lit up and he made a sound.

"General Zheng, there is a large reef one kilometer ahead. Turn the rudder [-] degrees to the left..."

Lu Hao said loudly.

"Helmsman, follow the order and turn the rudder thirty degrees to the left!"

An order issued by General Zheng.

The five-story ship began to turn, and the ships following behind also began to turn following the lead ship to avoid the reef ahead.

(End of this chapter)