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

Chapter 719
Whoever has milk is a mother!
In this era of scarcity, these people are willing to do anything as long as they are given food.

Many strong refugees asked to join the city defense reserve army, which was mainly responsible for carrying supplies for the city defense, such as bows and arrows, stones, sleepers, and some swords and spears.

"Your Majesty, I baked tonight's barbecue myself. How does it taste?"

Princess Furong asked with a smile.

"The skin is crispy and the meat is fragrant, charred on the outside and tender on the inside. It tastes good! And the spices are very good. They must have been brought back from the Central Plains."

Lu Hao said while eating.

"Your Majesty, you are quite tricky with your mouth. You even know that the spices come from the Central Plains."

Princess Heshuo smiled.

"Your Majesty, we are so poor here. Even the salt we eat is smuggled from the Central Plains."

Princess Furong said with a grimace.

"Don't the surrounding dynasties provide it for you? They should have a lot of sea salt, right?"

Lu Hao said puzzled.

"The Western Xia Dynasty in the north wants us to perish early, so naturally they won't provide us with it. The Zheng and Yue countries in the south, looking at the Zhou Dynasty's eyes, will give us a limited supply..."

Princess Furong looked depressed.

"The main reason is that the economies of our two countries are too poor and we are located inland. They want to sell us at a high price, but since we can't pay, they naturally don't want to see us."

Princess Heshuo explained.

"So, we buy salt from the Central Plains. The price is cheap and the quality is very good."

Princess Furong added finally.

"I really didn't want to fight. Life here is so hard. When I destroy the Zhou Dynasty, the environment here will be improved and the people will live and work in peace and contentment."

Lu Hao was filled with emotions.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to incorporate the Kingdom of Shu into the Chinese Empire. I only hope that you can really change this place so that the people here have food to eat and clothing to wear."

Princess Furong suddenly spoke.

"What's wrong? You don't want to be the leader of this country anymore?"

Lu Hao was slightly surprised.

"Your Majesty, our Zhuge royal family is now in name only, and the people's hearts are not towards us at all. The only thing I can do now is to find them a good master and a good backer."

"In today's world, apart from the Chinese Empire, it is probably difficult to find anyone who can compete with the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"So, as the current leader of the Shu Kingdom, I join the Chinese Empire on behalf of the Shu Kingdom. I hope that the emperor can save the common people here!"

Princess Furong said eloquently that she sincerely wanted to join the Chinese Empire.

"The princess is compassionate and determined to find a way out for these civilians. It is really admirable."

Mr. Deng praised sincerely.

"Fu Rong, you are such a good princess of Shu. If I were the leader of Jin, I would also join the Chinese Empire!"

Princess Heshuo was also filled with emotions.

"However, the emperor promised to help me get revenge, you can't break your promise!"

Princess Furong turned to look at Lu Hao and said with a smile.

"Fu Rong, I will definitely accomplish what I promised you. However, when Shu joins the Chinese Empire, I will have to discuss it with the imperial cabinet ministers before I can reply to you!"

Lu Hao did not agree directly.

Now speaking, once the Chinese Empire really intervenes in the Western Regions, stationing troops here will definitely attract a group of major dynasties in the Western Regions to attack.

Although the empire has the ability to fight them, and Lu Hao also intends to destroy the Eighteenth Dynasty of Western Chu, according to his plan, he will not launch a war against the Western Regions until at least next year.

The first is to build a large ironclad ship. If there is no ironclad ship, at least the cannons must be moved to the five-story ship to increase the range and firepower.Secondly, it is necessary to create more powerful submachine guns, mortars, and more grenades and explosive packs. In other words, more weapons and ammunition are needed to launch a war against the Eighteenth Dynasty of Western Chu.

The three most powerful dynasties in Western Chu, whether they were the Western Han Dynasty, the Great Zhou Dynasty, or the Liyang Dynasty, all had powerful naval fleets.

If the Imperial Navy cannot defeat the naval fleets of the three major dynasties, it will not be able to realize the grand strategy of sea and land attack, making land war extremely difficult.

After all, there are mostly high mountains and strong cities here. If you want to pull them out one by one, not only will the weapons and ammunition be difficult, but the soldiers will also be unable to bear them.

Since the time is not very mature, Lu Hao is not in a hurry, but will wait and see the situation first.

Of course, the most important thing is to kill that bastard Zhou Lifeng and avenge Princess Furong.

Lu Hao did not go to live in the palace, but went to the west gate, worried that someone would attack him at night.

Because Jindu City is built on a mountain, the surrounding areas are basically surrounded by mountains. The four city gates cannot communicate with each other. You can only go to other city gates through the city.

The terrain and the solid high walls of this formation are indeed very difficult to break without large siege equipment.

However, if the enemy makes a sneak attack at night, that is a different matter.

Lu Hao was stationed at the west gate and brought General Zou's troops with him to ensure that the city gate was safe.

As for the other city gates, Princess Furong has arranged for soldiers to guard the city. There is no need to worry if there are no large troops coming to kill them.

On a small building opposite the west gate, this is the room where the general who defended the city lived. It has now become Lu Hao's temporary residence.

"Your Majesty, do you want us to serve you tonight?"

Princess Furong and Princess Heshuo came together.

"No, you are also tired today. Take a good rest. We may have another big battle tomorrow."

Lu Hao smiled and refused.

"But, I can't sleep, and I want the Emperor to stay with me."

Princess Furong's face was full of sadness. It was obvious that she was still in a very low mood after her parents died.

"I also want the Emperor to accompany me!"

Princess Heshuo also came up to join in the fun.

"Fu Rong, a dead person cannot be resurrected. I promise to avenge you. After catching Zhou Lifeng, I will let you do whatever you want."

Lu Hao took Princess Furong's hand and said softly and calmly.

"But when I close my eyes, I think of my father and queen..."

Princess Furong said and started crying again.

"Okay, don't cry, I'm with you."

Lu Hao hugged the beautiful woman and gently patted her shoulder.

"Your Majesty, news has just arrived that the rebels are attacking Yingzhou City. It is estimated that my father will not be able to hold on for long..."

Princess Heshuo also had tears in her eyes, and she stepped forward and leaned gently into Lu Hao's arms.

"Don't cry! Why...why are you crying too?"

Lu Hao looked bitter.

The two beauties hugged her and cried sadly. Lu Hao comforted one and stabilized the other, and he was immediately in a hurry.

They waited until they were tired of crying before falling asleep on the bed.

Lu Hao took care of the two of them to sleep, but he didn't feel sleepy at all. He felt that he was under a lot of pressure.

The capital of the Jin Kingdom was under siege, and Princess Heshuo's parents were in danger, but she still had to defend Jindu City here.

If he leaves, this city will definitely be slaughtered by Zhou Lifeng. By then, these soldiers and refugees, as well as the people in the city, will probably not be able to escape the murderous hands.

(End of this chapter)