Shen Xu smiled lightly and teased, "I'm so jealous. It's your turn to go?"
Pei Zhiyuan waved his hand and said, "Forget it, forget it. I'm not as handsome as Brother Xue, so I can't do that."
He picked up the memorial and continued reading. "Yanyang Kingdom also divided the small court in the southern border. While they are fighting, we..."
Pei Zhiyuan's voice stopped abruptly. He became extremely sensitive when talking about Yanyang Country.
He always believed that Shen Xu's life experience was closely related to the imperial court of Yanyang Kingdom.
In the past two years, Yanyang Kingdom has been at war, the situation at the border is tense, and the transmission of information is very slow.
Her background is even more difficult to investigate.
Two years ago, merchants from the southern border were still investigating the blueprints, but he kept it a secret and refused to reveal a single detail.
Later, that group of people gave up for some reason, but it still did not affect his vigilance against the outside world.
"I'm quite surprised that the Southern Territory didn't establish its own country."
Shen Xu commented nonchalantly, “I heard that the Thousand Machines genius Jiang Yu eventually defected to the Southern Territory.
They also developed steam-powered devices that can replace human labor and have been applied in many areas."
Pei Zhiyuan quickly followed up, "Should we buy two sets of equipment and conduct research on them?"
He hoped that thing could help him review memorials...
Shen Xu nodded, "Yes, of course. Currently, developing national strength is the top priority. Even if we conquer more territory, it will be in vain if we can't defend it.
If I were the ruler of the southern border, I would not take over a burden like the Cloud Kingdom.
Focus on developing the southern ports, then advance northward to capture the resource-rich areas of Yanyang Nation, and then consider annexing the Cloud Nation."
Pei Zhiyuan complained dissatisfiedly, "Then why don't you ascend the throne and keep me as a puppet regent?"
Shen Xu smiled awkwardly, "I'm afraid of death."
"I'm afraid of death, too."
"What fairy tales are you talking about, my incomparably brave Regent?"
"What nonsense are you talking about, my resourceful and resourceful Lady Prime Minister?"
"What are you thinking about? Hurry up and approve the memorial, Your Highness."
Pei Zhiyuan sighed, "Yes, yes, sir."
Due to the influence of the female prime minister, more and more people in Haoyue Country have invested in the weapons and armaments research industry.
The war did not dampen the people's high morale. After the military reform, the generals of the royal army were no longer limited to being selected from the children of aristocrats.
After the Spring Festival celebrations and military parade three years ago, the people of the country were in high spirits to join the army and fight.
Many young people aim to join the royal cavalry and enter the Privy Council.
Especially the air-ground joint combat team of the 2nd Cavalry Division of Wang Division and the mobile equipment combat team of the 3rd Cavalry Division.
Every day, there are endless streams of people coming to take the test, all wanting to go to the sky and into the sea.
Coupled with a generous reward mechanism, a wave of invention craze has been set off in the country.
The Privy Council also receives hundreds of drawings every day, including various weapons and many inventions that benefit the people.
Some even brought finished products.
Looking at the piles of memorials from the Privy Council, Pei Zhiyuan felt both exhausted and relieved, and said with emotion: "My majestic Haoyue Kingdom is truly full of talented people.
It's a pity that most of Pei's former family and friends have been killed by the Imperial Master and will not be able to witness this glorious era."
Shen Xu patted his shoulder and said, "So you have to carry on carrying the burden even more. Otherwise, how can you create a peaceful life for millions of people?"
Pei Zhiyuan waved his hand tiredly, "Miss Shen, the chicken blood can't be injected, let's do something practical."
He turned his head away and closed his eyes, hoping that she would have some different reward.
Shen Xu just said "oh" and clapped his hands.
A group of beautiful concubines came in one after another, sat down beside Pei Zhiyuan, and began to massage his shoulders and legs. The fragrant smell of cosmetics hit his nostrils.
"Serve His Royal Highness the Regent well." After saying that, Shen Xu turned around and asked him, "How is it? Is it practical?"
Pei Zhiyuan's face turned pale, and he helplessly let the palace servant pinch his shoulders, "Miss Chen, are you thinking that emptying my brain is not enough? You also want to empty my kidneys?"
"Isn't it great? This is how emperors enjoy it." Shen Xu picked up the pen and smiled, "Pei Zhiyuan, but now, you have to accompany me to a place."
"Okay, I'll accompany you wherever you go." Pei Zhiyuan quietly reached out, wanting to hold her hand.
"Xiling City."
Shen Xu raised his hand to pick up a letter, and their hands bumped into each other. Pei Zhiyuan nervously retracted his hand.
"I haven't had a holiday for over a hundred days. I'm so tired. Let's go to Xiling City to attend Xue Yu's wedding and take the opportunity to take a break."
"Okay." Pei Zhiyuan regretted it as soon as he said it. He was afraid that Shen Xu would meet acquaintances in Xiling City, so he hesitated and said:
"But, we are all leaders of Haoyue Country. What if we all go to Yanyang Country and encounter danger?"
Shen Xu raised his lips in a smile and took his hand.
Pei Zhiyuan's mind moved, his face turned red instantly, and there seemed to be light in his dark eyes.
“Miss Shen, you want to…”
But she stood up and said, "Pei Zhiyuan, follow me."
Pei Zhiyuan quickly stood up from his seat, letting her hold his hand, and followed her through the vermilion lacquered gate, across the palace corridor, and to the Privy Council Hall.
"Your Highness the Regent, Lord Shen." The soldiers saluted the two men respectfully.
"Let me show you some good things." Shen Xu took his hand and walked into a room.
The staff in the courtyard were busy recording something in front of several weapons. When they saw Shen Xu coming over, they saluted respectfully.
"Lord Shen."
"Well, how about a test shot?"
"Please take a look, sir." The man handed over the book in his hand. Shen Xu looked through the parameters on it and nodded.
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