The Invincible Sixth Prince

Yun Zheng's original plan was to meet up with Xiao Dingwu and the others within ten days.

But he still underestimated the rugged mountain roads here.

Ten days later, they had just entered Jiaolu.

According to preliminary estimates, it will take another five or six days to meet up with Xiao Dingwu in the northwest of Jiaolu.

Although it is only May now, it is already showing signs of warming up here in Jiaolu.

After entering Jiaolu, the terrain becomes even more rugged and steep.

There are high mountains and dense forests here, and it is humid and hot.

Many so-called official roads pass through dense forests.

This road was opened up once when Xiao Dingwu and his army led this place.

Many places have been renovated, and the lush grass and trees on both sides of the road have been cut down.

Otherwise, the road will be even more difficult.

Less than two days after they entered Jiaolu, someone in the Royal Guard was bitten by an unknown poisonous insect. Fortunately, Miaoyinhe treated him in time and saved his life, but he was very weak.

“Once upon a time, the world of ghosts… … ”

On the march, Qin Qihu was sweating profusely.

His body was already soaked with sweat.

In fact, Jiaolu at this time is not very hot.

But for some unknown reason, the heat made me feel uneasy.

It’s hot and humid!

It’s just hot and humid!

"So, it makes sense that Father didn't attack the three southern feudatories for so many years."

Yun Zheng wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "Not to mention all the poisonous insects and the like, this damn weather alone is enough to kill me!"

It’s only May.

If we come here in June or July, facing the harsh natural conditions, the non-combat casualties would probably be more than half.

"I just now feel that Shuobei is still the best!"

Miaoyin smoothed her wet hair and said, "If this were in Shuobei, there would still be people wearing cotton clothes!"

Qin Qihu nodded in agreement.

Yes!

Only when I arrived in Jiaolu did I realize how good Shuobei is!

If it’s cold, you can wear something thicker or warm yourself by the fire.

But it's really uncomfortable when it gets hot.

No matter how little you wear, you can't peel off your skin, right?

"Okay, no matter how hot and humid the weather is, we can't change it."

Yun Zheng smiled helplessly, "Hurry up and meet up with Xiao Dingwu and the others! Didn't those guides say the weather over there isn't that hot?"

Although Jiaolu is not big, the temperature difference within the area is very large.

Even though it's extremely hot and humid here, the temperature on their northwest border is just right, neither too cold nor too hot.

As they were talking, the guards in front came to report: "Your Highness, the person leading the way just said that there is a large pool of water about ten miles away from us!"

The guards' eyes lit up, obviously waiting for Yun Zheng's order to let everyone go to the pool to cool off.

"it is good!"

Yun Zheng was also feeling the heat and immediately gave the order: "Speed ​​up the march and get closer to the water pond! Also, send someone to follow the leader to investigate the situation around the water pond!"

"Yes!"

The messenger quickly went to deliver the order.

As the order was passed down, their marching speed also increased.

It can be seen that everyone wants to go over there quickly to cool down.

After a while, they arrived at the pond.

After making sure there was no danger around, Yun Zheng ordered his men to fetch water from the pond, and led the war horses to water them, and strictly ordered no one to take off their armor.

While taking a break, Yun Zheng asked someone to call over the people who were leading the way.

"I've met the prince."

As soon as they came over, they saluted Yun Zheng.

"No gift!"

Yun Zheng waved his hand and asked again: "Is there any tree with white pulp oozing out of its wounds like the one you mentioned?"

Rubber tree!

When Yun Zheng first met these people, he had already asked them about this matter.

He also got affirmative answers from these people.

Jiaolu does have the tree that Yun Zheng described.

But they had never seen this kind of tree along the way.

Yun Zheng now wants to confirm whether the tree they are talking about is the same as the rubber tree he is talking about.

After all, it seems that rubber trees are not the only trees that will ooze white pulp from their wounds.

“There shouldn’t be any here.”

One of them replied: "It seems that this kind of tree can only be found in places further south..."

Listening to this man's words, Yun Zheng couldn't help but feel secretly disappointed.

It seems that the only option is to let Zhao Lie send people to collect some of the white pulp and send it to the northwest border.

"Okay, then you guys go take a rest too!"

Having made up his mind, Yun Zheng didn't ask any more questions.

After a few people left, Yun Zheng secretly made plans in his mind.

We have to send someone to conduct a comprehensive investigation on Jiao Lu.

The main purpose is to see what resources Jiao Lu has that they can use.

If Jiao Lu surrenders, a large amount of manpower and material resources will have to be invested in building roads and reclaiming wasteland here.

Although the climate here is a bit harsh, if it is managed well, this place will definitely be a granary!

Unconsciously, Yun Zheng started planning in his mind again.

However, it is probably not that easy to realize these ideas.

Well, if we can get a large number of prisoners from Xiqu, we can let those prisoners do this.

Isn't Xiqu full of slave soldiers?

Those slaves are simply the perfect people to do this job!

At that time, if we promise those slaves to cancel their slavery and give them some of the reclaimed land, those slaves will probably be very motivated, right?

Yes, just do it!

……

Two days later, Yun Zheng and his team finally completed the most difficult section of the road in Jiaolu.

King Jiaolu Zhao Lie also led a group of ministers out of the royal city for more than a hundred miles to greet Yun Zheng and his party in Dacheng County, where Yun Zheng and his party had to pass through.

Dacheng County is called a county town, but in fact it is not as good as the county town in Daqian.

As for the city wall, there is one, but Yun Zheng estimated that it could only protect against attacks by wild beasts.

Do not!

Even wild beasts can't be stopped.

As for creatures like tigers and leopards, they can probably jump or crawl directly into the city.

"Little Prince Zhao Lie, respectfully welcomes His Majesty and Madam Miaoyin!"

Zhao Lie brought a large group of people out of the city to greet them, and knelt down to pay homage to Yun Zheng.

At this point, don't worry about whether you are breaking the rules or not.

"Everyone, please get up!"

Yun Zheng chuckled and dismounted and walked forward.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone stood up under the leadership of Zhao Lie.

Many people looked at Yun Zheng with awe in their eyes.

Although it was the first time they met Yun Zheng, they had heard of Yun Zheng's name.

This guy is a ruthless person who is about to destroy all the countries surrounding Daqian!

Facing this person, no one dared to have those unrealistic thoughts.

This was also the first time Yun Zheng met Zhao Lie.

Zhao Lie looked a little thin, and Yun Zheng even suspected that this guy was suffering from excessive indulgence or because of the climate in Jiaolu.

Or, is it because of overworking for the country?

Anyway, poverty shouldn’t happen to Zhao Lie.

"Thank you, King Jiaolu, for leading everyone to come all the way to greet you."

Yun Zheng gave a kind smile.

"It is an honor for the prince and everyone to come and greet His Majesty and Madam Miaoyin."

Zhao Lie lowered his posture and smiled: "The prince has ordered people to prepare fine wine and delicious food. Please invite the prince and Madam Miaoyin into the city."

"That's too polite of you."

Yun Zheng laughed, "This is my first time in Jiaolu, and I have a lot of feelings along the way! So, let's go into the city first and have a good chat later!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Lie bowed slightly and raised his hand to invite them: "Your Majesty, Madam Miaoyin, please!"