After saying this, Zheng Zhiqian took Lu Ying back to the Zheng family.

Although I don't want to face it, I still have to go back eventually.

Zhao Hao went out with the two of them, and then returned to the princess's mansion with Yongning.

Zhao Hao was in a very good mood because he could help Zheng Zhiqian achieve his wish and marry his cousin.

After coming back, Zhao Hao went to the study to sleep alone.

I was busy all day yesterday and had several battles with Yongning at night, which consumed a lot of energy.

I have to catch up on some sleep.

A few days later, Zheng Zhiqian and Lu Ying left the capital together and went to Qinzhou.

I don’t know what the two people said specifically to the Zheng family and the Lu family.

Zhao Hao didn't ask any more questions.

Anyway, the matter is now a fait accompli.

And Zhao Hao himself returned to his previous rhythm.

When I had nothing to do, I would go to Gewu Academy to teach students.

In addition, we went to the imperial farm to see the progress of potato planting.

It’s not too busy and I feel quite relaxed.

Of course, this is only on the surface. In fact, he put a lot of thought into the expansion of the dark forces in Yue State.

After all, by the end of the year, it is very likely that we will have to use military force against the State of Yue.

He needed to obtain more comprehensive first-hand information from the State of Yue.

Although, these situations may not necessarily be useful.

But it’s better to make some preparations early.

As time went by, after entering September, the weather gradually became cooler.

The potatoes have not yet entered the harvest season, but the peppers that he had asked Luo Bi to plant have been harvested ahead of schedule.

And it was a great harvest.

Now that he has chili peppers, he, who loves spicy food, can finally make hot pot.

This whetted his appetite, and he ate hotpot almost every day for half a month.

Finally, I couldn't stand eating chrysanthemums anymore, so I gave up.

However, he had no intention of opening another hotpot restaurant.

Having a dining area on the first floor is enough.

Besides, he no longer cares about the small amount of money from running a restaurant.

The annual dry wine dividends, as well as his papermaking workshop, soap workshop, and the perfume workshop that has already been built.

It can bring him millions of strings of cash every year.

He simply couldn't spend all this money.

If he hadn't spent a lot of money to set up the Anbu, he would have had a mountain of money by now.

Now he has no concept of money.

However, just when everything was in full swing and rapid preparation, something big suddenly happened.

The State of Yue once again gathered an army of 100,000 and ambushed Xie Ying and his men.

Xie Ying's more than 20,000 men suffered heavy casualties.

When this news came back, Zhao Hao was greatly shocked.

"How is this possible?"

"We in the Anbu are constantly expanding our manpower in Yue Country. We can almost say that any disturbance in Yue Country will not escape our eyes."

“Why is there still such a huge loss at sea?”

This time, Xie Ying lost nearly one-third of his men.

And there were a large number of casualties.

The loss is huge.

Wu Song, who was standing opposite him, also had an ugly expression on his face. He said, "Sir, there was no movement at all in the court regarding the mobilization of the Yue army this time."

"It's the army from the South."

"Moreover, this matter was done in an extremely secretive manner."

"That's why the Anbu didn't notice."

"We haven't made many arrangements in the south of Yue."

Zhao Hao took a deep breath, his face gloomy as water, and said: "It seems that the north and south of Yue State have become one!"

“That’s quite skillful!”

Wu Song said, "The Emperor of Yue probably compromised with the South."

“I just don’t know what the price was.”

From the beginning to the end, the king of Yue State remained silent on his troops.

Even when the current emperor and the former crown prince were fighting in the imperial capital, he did not take any action.

Always stationed in the south.

This even makes people ignore the existence of each other.

But now, the prince finally took action.

Moreover, with just one move, such great results were achieved.

In the past few years, Xie Ying and his men have not suffered such heavy losses at sea.

The first time he made a move, he went for a big one.

Zhao Hao said with an unpleasant expression: "It's not all their fault. I was careless too!"

He sneered: "Very good, now that we have made some moves, let's have some fun!"

After a moment of silence, Zhao Hao suddenly raised his head, looked at Wu Song and said, "Build a secret passage leading to the sea."

"Then send 5,000 improved strong bows over there."

Wu Song hurriedly said, "Sir, if this is the case, then the identities of Master Xie and the others can no longer be hidden."

Zhao Hao snorted and laughed, "Do you think you can still hide it now?"

The Emperor of Yue would pay a huge price and secretly ask the one in the south to take action, in order to eliminate the threat in advance.

They must have sensed that the war was getting closer.

If the threat from the sea is not eliminated in advance, the State of Yue will be attacked from both sides.

Even more difficult.

However, even so, the threat at sea could not be completely eliminated.

This requires us to say that there is a huge difference in the combat effectiveness of the two sides.

After talking to Wu Song for a while, Zhao Hao got up and left the house and headed for the palace.

Seeing him coming, Jiang Wan'er asked, "Did you receive the news too?"

Zhao Hao nodded: "In addition to the report to His Majesty, Xie Ying also brought me a letter."

Jiang Wan'er nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and said, "What do you think next?"

Zhao Hao said, "Your Majesty, the loss this time is not small, but it does not mean that we have lost our combat power at sea."

"My idea is to build a secret passage and send 5,000 weapons and 5,000 improved bows over there."

"At this time, we must ensure that we have a force at sea that can distract some of Yue's energy."

Jiang Wan'er's eyes moved, and she said, "Building a secret passage is probably going to be very difficult!"

“Besides, it should be more difficult to transport so many supplies.”

Zhao Hao said: "It is indeed not easy and it is easy to be discovered, but there is still room for maneuver."

"I already have a plan."

He immediately stepped forward and explained in detail the plan he had just agreed upon with Wu Song.

After hearing his words, Jiang Wan'er nodded: "Well, this plan is still safe."

"In that case, let's do it. This matter cannot leak out at all."

"I will issue a secret decree to have Cheng Fang fully cooperate with you!"

Zhao Hao didn't waste any time and immediately got up and left without saying anything to the royal sister.