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

Chapter 700 Survival in the cracks

As one of the three most powerful dynasties of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Western Chu, the Zhou Dynasty had the right to speak in the Western Regions.

Therefore, the jade seal that the Lord of Jin could have stamped on could only be put away.

afternoon.

Master Deng is in Lu Hao's room, reporting to him the contents of the morning's negotiations.

Lu Hao sat back in his chair and listened lazily to the report. He felt that the content of the agreement was generally fine. After all, this was a commercial trade agreement and a treaty of mutual benefit between both parties.

Of course, this is also a preferential policy given by Lu Hao to Princess Heshuo. After all, the subjects of the Jin Kingdom are too poor and most of them are hungry, so they cannot be compared with the Chinese Empire.

This is a mountainous area, and crop cultivation cannot be compared with that in the plains. Moreover, the seeds are single and the yield is very low, which is not enough to maintain a self-sufficient life.

Lu Hao went for a walk on the street last night. It was deserted and deserted. Many subjects were living in dire straits.

If we really want to change this place, we must mine the metal ore from the surrounding mountains and build a heavy industrial base.

Relying on the processing of ores and raw materials, the people here can truly survive.

Lu Hao originally wanted to use the trade agreement between the two parties to help the Jin State revitalize its national strength, and then he could start from within and incorporate them into the empire.

Only under his leadership can the people here have a way to survive.

The most depressing thing is that the dynastic system here actually has serfdom and even slaves.

Lu Hao felt that that backward system was completely inhumane and should not exist in this world at all. However, it actually existed in the Jin Kingdom.

Lu Hao himself was very depressed because he could not change the state of Jin. However, for the sake of Princess Heshuo, he really could not interfere in Jin's internal affairs.

Suddenly, rapid footsteps came from outside, startling the two of them.

"Master Deng, Master Deng..."

There were calls from beautiful women outside.

boom!
The door to the room was pushed open forcefully, and Princess Heshuo rushed in.

"Princess, why are you here?"

Master Deng stood up suddenly.

"Master Deng, Zhou Lifeng of the Great Zhou Dynasty is here!"

Princess Heshuo said in horror.

However, her eyes fell on Lu Hao, who was also slightly embarrassed and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Lu Hao! You...why are you here? I...am I dazzled?"

Princess Heshuo blinked her eyes hard, thinking she was hallucinating.

"Princess Heshuo, long time no see!"

Lu Hao was embarrassed and wanted to dig a hole and get in.

"Lu Hao, is it really you?"

Princess Heshuo jumped directly into his arms.

"that……"

Lu Hao was suddenly speechless.

When Mr. Deng saw this situation, he quickly rubbed oil on his soles and left.

"Miss me!"

Princess Heshuo hugged him without shying away at all.

"Princess, I miss you too!"

Lu Hao was so moved that he put his arms around the beauty and showed a bright smile.

Now that his identity has been revealed, Lu Hao can no longer hide it from her.

"Did you arrive today? Why don't you come into the palace to find me?"

Princess Heshuo looked resentful.

"My current status is special. This trip is top secret. Naturally, I cannot go to the palace to find you, and our relationship cannot be exposed."

Lu Hao said with a grimace.

"Your Majesty, we are in trouble now. Prince Feng of the Zhou Dynasty is here. It is estimated that the trade agreement between our two countries will not be signed."

Only then did Princess Heshuo think of business.

"What? Crazy Prince? Is he a madman?" Lu Hao was also slightly stunned.

"I'm telling you seriously, Zhou Lifeng, the harvest is good, not the madness of the madman, the prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

Princess Heshuo corrected angrily.

"The prince of the Zhou Dynasty is here? So your father doesn't dare to sign the agreement?"

Lu Hao frowned.

"Prince Feng of the Great Zhou Dynasty, his nickname is 'Crazy Prince'. He is the most powerful prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He has a lot of troops. After he came, he threatened his father not to sign the agreement."

Princess Heshuo explained.

"Listen to what you mean, this prince is very powerful!"

Lu Hao didn't panic at all.

"Not only is he powerful, he is simply domineering. I just scolded my father directly. My father was so frightened that he didn't even dare to breathe!"

Princess Heshuo was so anxious that she almost shed tears.

"Is the Zhou Dynasty so fierce? Aren't you an independent dynasty?"

Lu Hao was a little confused.

"What kind of independent dynasty? We small dynasties are not dependent on the three major dynasties. We used to have some confidence. After the invasion of the Xixia Dynasty last year, they looted us, leading to a decline in national power. Now we in the Jin State do not dare to offend the Zhou Dynasty at all. ."

Princess Heshuo explained with a grimace.

What is the decline of national power?It was almost on the verge of collapse.

Lu Hao did not poke at the beauty's pain, but gently pulled her over and held her in his arms, giving her a little warmth and support.

"Woooooooo..."

The beauty nestled in his arms and burst into tears.

"Okay, stop crying! Don't cry! You still have me, what are you afraid of?"

Lu Hao comforted with a smile.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...how can I not be afraid? Jin is currently suffering from internal and external troubles, and it is really difficult to survive in the cracks."

Princess Heshuo burst into tears.

Lu Hao comforted her for a long time before he stopped crying.

However, now that the Zhou Dynasty has sent people, the leader of the Jin Kingdom will definitely not dare to sign this agreement indiscriminately, and he will not dare to have a stalemate with the Chinese Empire's envoys. It will be difficult to be caught in the middle.

"Let's do this. Tell that Prince Feng that the agreement will not be signed for the time being, and the Chinese Empire's mission is going directly to Shu."

Lu Hao made a quick decision.

If you can’t sign, then don’t sign!
Since the prince wants to stop the agreement, then he should not let go of the agreement. After all, whether there is such an agreement or not has no impact at all on Lu Hao.

If the leader of the Jin State did not agree to sign the contract, the Zhou Dynasty would not be able to embarrass the Jin State with this matter.

"Your Majesty, will you be angry if you don't sign?"

Princess Heshuo asked with a grimace.

"Of course not. If you don't want to sign this agreement, just don't sign it. If Jin wants to do business with the Chinese Empire, we can still do it, don't you think?"

Lu Hao comforted with a smile.

"Okay, then I'll go back and tell my father about this."

Princess Heshuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, Lu Hao was so kind to the Jin State and gave them many gifts. These things were enough for the Jin State to relieve their immediate urgency and purchase some food to survive the upcoming winter.

After Princess Heshuo left, Lu Hao immediately called Master Deng up.

"Master Deng, the prince of the Zhou Dynasty is here and things have become very complicated. Therefore, we need to leave here immediately."

Lu Hao said in a deep voice.

"You mean this prince of the Zhou Dynasty will deal with us? Probably not, right?"

Master Deng said doubtfully.

"No matter what he thinks, we still need to take precautions. Call everyone back and set off in half an hour."

Lu Hao issued the order.

(End of this chapter)