Huaiyu is slightly cool

The old monk asked them to leave on the grounds that they disturbed the purity of the monks.He also returned half of the thousand taels of sesame oil money given by the eldest princess.

Zhou Huai didn't know about this, and even wished that Princess Chang would go with her to hold a wedding in the old place of Yancheng, which has been renamed 'Yuehuai City' and has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Only the eldest princess didn't say a word, and even took Zhou Huai away in a hurry with a heavy heart.

But Zhou Huai was just the opposite. She took the eldest princess down the mountain with great interest, and then boarded the steam engine train that shocked the world once it was launched.

Although the speed of the train at this time is less than 40 kilometers per hour, it can only be used as an official special transport vehicle because there are only five locomotives that can be used, and the total number of carriages is less than forty knots.But with rail transportation, and even railroads that have been perfected to connect the Northwest states, the train has become the transportation leader of this era, and its importance and development potential are undoubtedly huge.

The eldest princess was sitting in this 'iron monster', looking at the criss-crossing railways. It took less than three days to reach the outskirts camp of Yuehuai City, and she was shocked again.

"I made these grenades, gas bombs, light assault guns, and even the daily combat training..."

The various research institutes and laboratories in Zhou Huai's hands have been heard by all countries, and their danger and mystery have also made countries so afraid that they want to find out at any cost regardless of the cost. Unfortunately, the blood-clothed guards kept by Zhou Huai are really cruel, and the secret agents who entered it almost died. Life, there is no return.In the end, even the opponent's light and dark whistle, checkpoint password, and message code have not been really found out.

The eldest princess used to be one of those who sent spies, and she was even complacent about getting more information than others, but she only knew that Zhou Huai had hidden an army in the desert oasis in the north, but she didn't expect that, The size and equipment of that army was so terrifying.Now, she just wants to go back and kill all the spies—what a bunch of trash.

"Look, with such an army, are you afraid that the north and the south will go to war at the same time? The thing that makes me most proud of this northwest is not that after the reform, the land is turned upside down, the agriculture and business are prosperous, and the economy is prosperous and strong, but that I have established the strongest army in the world today." The army, conquer the world, no one dares to defy its edge."

Zhou Huai looked at the small group of soldiers who were still concentrating on shooting in front of the camp despite the severe cold, and saw that the average scores of the nine and ten rings were good, and his expression could not help but feel a little complacent.

The 5 elite private army in front of him was secretly recruited and trained by Zhou Huai himself, and they were Zhou Huai's real family property.Most of them are orphans, prisoners on death row, and workers drawn from building energy towers everywhere.Then, instructors specially trained by Zhou Huai will lead the command and training. All thermal weapons and equipment are also developed by the weapon research and development institute under Zhou Huai's personal control, and then handed over to Huai's military factory to supervise the production.In an army where others don't even have a semi-automatic gun, these [-] people already have a melee gun, coupled with long-range artillery, and almost modern training... In this army, there are more than this In front of the well-equipped army of time and space, the so-called elite iron army of those countries are nothing but chickens and dogs.

"How many people are there?"

The eldest princess asked with a sore throat, but Zhou Huai was honest: "More than 5."

In fact, Zhou Huai's private army is a standard full-scale army of 8 people.Zhou Huai planned to lend [-] to the Eldest Princess, leave [-] in the northwest to guard the base camp, and another [-] troops have already been dispatched to the palace.But this matter is a high-level secret, and the code name of the operation is 'Capture the Dragon'.

"Then how much can I borrow?" They didn't even enter Yuehuai City, and they came directly to inspect the army, which shows how anxious the eldest princess is at this time.Therefore, the eldest princess didn't go around and asked directly.

"Thirty thousand?"

The eldest princess looked at Zhou Huai with a half-smile and said, "This palace is worth 3 horses?"

"I think my sincerity to you is already priceless."

The eldest princess laughed at her shamelessness, and directly got angry: "Shame on me?"

Zhou Huai rubbed his nose and said with a sneer, "If it's not enough, add another ten thousand."

The eldest princess was noncommittal, but asked tentatively: "I heard that you have a special army in your hand, which is stronger than the Lingyu personal guards?"

"Is this because you are thinking about my family property before you get married?"

As soon as Zhou Huai teased, he remembered the eldest princess's arrogant temperament, felt a little regretful in his heart, and was thinking of making amends.Unexpectedly, the Eldest Princess accepted her words without changing her face: "Of course we have to find out, if it's an empty shelf, it's too late for me to regret it now."

"If what I'm like is empty air, wouldn't everyone in this world be poor and empty?"

"Then you are getting richer and more stingy?"

"Okay." Zhou Huai was helpless, she didn't want to wear the hat of "stingy ghost", and these "buying and selling" of her family's property couldn't be handed over to her subordinates like the last time I borrowed mechanical money, so I could only play in person , Talk to the eldest princess, so she already knew in her heart that she would bleed heavily.In ancient times, there was a saying of "a rich woman with a smile", she was using her wealth to satisfy the eldest princess.And it's just satisfaction, not happiness.

"It's not impossible if you want the blood-clothed guards, but I can only give you a hundred. The blood-clothed guards are bound to die, so use them with caution."

The eldest princess was in a good mood: "Just say you are a dead man."

Seeing her expression, Zhou Huai also breathed a sigh of relief.Fortunately, she was not asked to support weapons and equipment, which was lower than her budget, and the bride price was not too expensive.

"Go back." After the eldest princess finished speaking, she saw Zhou Huai's relieved expression, but she didn't show it on her face. She wanted to laugh, but also felt sad and guilty.The eldest princess was in a complicated mood, but seeing Zhou Huai's sincere attitude towards her and being so tolerant, she couldn't help feeling a little softer in her heart.

After Zhou Huai returned to the "Little Palace" in Yuehuai City with the eldest princess, he took off his heavy cloak and sat in the warm hall burned by the earth dragon, ready to meet the subordinates waiting in the outer pavilion. .

There are still a few people kneeling outside the hall, among them, apart from the few people who were preparing to remonstrate last time, there is also Fang Da, the shopkeeper of Huai's firm who wants to make amends for Fang Zhongji, who is also outside early in the morning with the account book waiting.

The eldest princess sat silently in the room Zhou Huai had prepared for her, looking expressionlessly at the plum blossom that Zhou Huai gave her in the temple that had not faded with her all the way, still thinking about what Zhou Huai said: So what if the blueprint of the train is delivered to you?Not to mention those precision parts manufacturing techniques, the imperial court without an industrial foundation could not even do large-scale coal mining and metal smelting.As for the guns and ammunition, the imperial court did not even develop an improved version of black chestnut-colored guns, but Zhou Huai has already been able to widely use guns and special smoke-free guns.

But if someone else came here, he would know these technologies, without Zhou Huai's status and iron fist, without Wu Mingtai's strong support, without the financial and material resources and manpower contributed by the entire Northwest and even Zhao Kingdom as backing, it would be impossible to do this. possible.

No matter what the future holds, Zhou Huai is No.1 who started this 'industrial revolution'.In the past few years when she was in power in the Northwest, she not only refined the technological innovation of light industry, but also laid the technological foundation of heavy industry, which had far-reaching influence.Also because of her support, Northwest University opened the first mathematics, physics and chemistry subjects, and had the same "technical promotion" as the imperial examination.The court will subsidize those who have achieved fame, while Northwest will receive subsidies after obtaining an intermediate skill certificate, and the social status of technicians has also been greatly improved.Various calculation formulas that are widely integrated into life and are well-known, theoretical knowledge of science and technology, as well as those mysterious supernatural researches beyond imagination and mysterious energy tower construction materials are all legends left by her to future generations.

The eldest princess was annoyed in the room, but Zhou Huai, who was in the hall at this time, saw that the people kneeling in front of her were even more annoyed than she was. She was so annoyed that she wanted to kill someone, but she held back because of the heavy soldiers in their hands.And these people were the ones who prepared to 'admonish' her last time.

In fact, the last remonstrance was jointly initiated by these people in order to persuade Zhou Huai to establish the country and proclaim himself emperor.They feel that with the current strength of the Northwest, who can stop the ten states in the Northwest from becoming an independent country?And as long as the country is established, they are all heroes, and they can get the title of prince and minister at their fingertips.

Change the world, establish a country on your own, reorganize the country, and protect the people.What a majestic future, what a bright future... These people are looking forward to it and even go all out to hope that Zhou Huai will take this step, but unfortunately, Zhou Huai is unwilling.

In fact, those subordinates misunderstood.They don't know the complicated relationship between Zhou Huai and Wu Mingtai, they don't understand Zhou Huai's physical condition that he still needs to worry about, and they don't understand the purpose of those strange things built by Zhou Huai after he became powerful in the northwest.

They have their own little thoughts, and Zhou Huai has Zhou Huai's own plans.

Since the beginning of this year, Zhou Huai's body has experienced obvious problems. Even considering the seriousness of this problem, the previous poisoning is just a trivial matter.Because, she felt that another soul in her body was awakening.It's not schizophrenia, there really is another soul with her.She often feels tired and feels that maybe one day she will sleep and never wake up again.Every time she looked in the mirror and looked at the face in the mirror that was still unfamiliar to her after so many years, she felt absurd.Because, even she herself is not sure whether she is a human or a ghost now.Is it a demon, or a demon.

Zhou Huai eagerly wants to grab a "similar" to accompany him, like a child who lacks love longs for love, and is so urgent that he can be desperate after meeting.But she still remembered asking Gongxi the answer she knew after a thousand years: it is absolutely impossible for the spirit race and human beings to produce hybrids.Therefore, Zhou Huai, who doesn't even know who he is, nor his physical condition, even if he wants to fight for world dominance, he can only do so helplessly.

Zhou Huai looked at these people with wry smiles, but involuntarily held the Hidden Sword in his sleeve, and the cold killing intent gradually colored his pupils like ink.

Fortunately, on the verge of Zhou Huai's explosion, a middle-aged woman in red and green came in.

The woman seemed to be over forty years old, but her actions were in a hurry, and the voice came over before she arrived: "Long time no see, Xiao Huaihuai...I heard that Xiao Huaihuai is going to marry a wife?"

"Yeah." Zhou Huai looked up at her and nodded.Then, looking at the paperwork that the other party brought that was full of two cases, he resigned himself to his fate with a bitter face and flipped through the documents just presented at a speed three or four times faster than ordinary people.

These documents were handled by Shen Hui after Zhou Huai left the Huai Yuan, and they were naturally handed over to him after Zhou Huai returned.Moreover, there were many things that Shen Hui could not make decisions on, such as the decisions of Xiao Yu and Linghu Ji.After all, not everyone can escape from the northwest after betraying Zhou Huai like Liao Qiwei, so those two are now in prison and suffering.

Shen Hui directly blasted those subordinates away, and then yelled at Zhou Huai, "Are you really, really, really going to marry the princess?!"

"Yes."

"Whirring ~ chirping ~ chirping..."

"Why? Still have a sense of rhythm?!

"You are heartless! What will my Sheng'er do if you marry the princess?"

"Is Ming Sheng okay? Can she adapt to the climate here?"

"With my mother here, she is of course fine. But if you don't take care of the little fairy you brought back, you can never see my daughter! My little Shengsheng is so pure and kind, what if you coax her into becoming a little girl?"

Zhou Huai was choked for a long time before he said seriously, "You, think, too much."

"Then you asked her what she wanted as soon as you came back? As a person who likes women and is about to marry a wife, why do you care so much about another woman? And according to your seniority, if you marry that princess, you will have to take care of the little one in the future." Shengsheng is called aunt, but you call me godmother. Oh, the relationship between generations is too messy. Why don't you consider my little Shengsheng? Xiao Shengsheng is as beautiful as a flower, and her age is younger Tall, gentle-tempered..."

"Enough is enough..." Zhou Huai interrupted her unspoken praise, and said a little speechlessly: "It's my fault! I shouldn't just ask you about her just because I haven't seen her for a long time. I'm dizzy from the noise!"

Zhou Huai dropped the pen, his head almost exploded.Wu Mingsheng is three years older than her, and this year is in his [-]th year. He is elegant and noble, quiet and gentle, generous and decent, sensible and sensible.However, as a mother, she was a bit deviant and extraordinary.If it weren't for the opponent's outstanding ability and extraordinary ability, Zhou Huai would have drawn his sword to face each other long ago.But in the end, I can only sigh with emotion, I really don't know how Prince Jing blindly fell in love with her back then? !

Shen Hui doesn't care about Zhou Huai's emotions at all. She is extremely intelligent and has always been used to going her own way. She lives her life as if she is playing, but she is much more willful than Zhou Huai.Seeing that Zhou Huai was so annoyed that she wanted to push herself out, she was happy instead: "Look at your quick temper, have you forgotten again? Xiao Shengsheng is planning the newspaper you mentioned. I heard that you just came back, maybe You are not free for the time being, so you plan to come to you after the dust-cleaning banquet in the evening. So, Xiao Huaihuai, you can wait for my little Shengsheng after cleaning in the evening~"

"Ming Sheng and I are innocent. Also, please don't drag your voice when you speak, or you may get beaten."

After Zhou Huai finished speaking expressionlessly, he walked away.She has been eager to meet the eldest princess to ease her mood, otherwise she might really run away in anger.

"Why are you following me?"

"Go and see your princess, anyway, I am also your godmother, are you afraid that I will eat her?" Shen Hui's grandfather and the old lady of the Zhou family are cousins. After her identity was exposed, she hid in the Zhou family. Home.Because of the idea of ​​avoiding the world and living in seclusion, he was not close to the Zhou family.It was later that Zhou Huai used Wu Mingsheng to give her kindness and power, so that she reappeared in front of the world, but the other party's character was a little... hard to describe.

Zhou Huai blocked the other party and refused: "You can also watch it at the banquet tonight."

"No, I'm too curious. According to Xiao Zhao, she's not as good-looking and talented as Liao Qiwei, let alone my little Shengsheng, so you must go and see her to see what you like about her?"

Zhou Huai paused, and thought about why he fell in love with her.

In fact, the eldest princess is also considered talented and good-looking, with a good personality and upright outlook.Although she was born in the royal family, the situation is a bit complicated, but she personally cleans herself up, and she is an excellent companion who can't be found.Of course, the most important point is that the two have similar experiences and have common topics.

"There are many excellent women in the world, but I just think she is pleasing to the eye." Zhou Huai simply replied to Shen Hui, still not wanting Shen Hui to disturb the "two-person world" between her and the princess. The Zhou family can't count on the wife. I'm going to pick the closest auspicious day, but I can't be too hasty, so you have to help me keep an eye on this matter."

Shen Hui showed a malicious smile, and said directly: "It's still early, the people below have not yet made a charter, let me go and see the people first." And anyway, there are so many people, it is still a matter of whether they can get married in the end. .Of course, Shen Hui didn't dare to say these words in front of Zhou Huai, for fear that blood would flow into rivers again.

A faint light flashed in Zhou Huai's eyes, and he was silent for a moment.Looking at Shen Hui who was firmly following her and refused to leave, she had no choice but to let her go.

The two walked in silence one after the other. After a while, Zhou Huai asked casually in order to ease the awkward atmosphere, "What news do you have for Liao Qiwei?"

"The news said that the Qiang National Teacher took action and took her into the National Teacher's Mansion."

"Oh, good luck." Zhou Huai's attitude was dispensable, as if he was really just asking casually.

However, Shen Hui returned to the chattering mode just now, and said in a nagging voice: "I don't want to talk about you for what Liao Qiwei did! Even if you don't trust her, you can keep it and see the two of them do it for you. It's not bad to be jealous, why do you have to tear your face? How many times have I told you that you have to be tactful and have a win-win solution, why do you have to fight to the death? After she gives up on you, what else is there? Difficult to handle? Young people just do things in a hurry..."

Zhou Huai paused, and then said in a flat tone: "The rest can be up to you, and there is no need to discuss this matter." Still jealous, Liao Qiwei directly kills, okay? !

Shen regrets speechless, it's not good to say it directly, it will chill the hero's heart.One must know that Liao Qiwei and Zhou Huai grew up together as real childhood sweethearts, and many people in the Huai Academy knew her feelings for Zhou Huai.In the end, Zhou Huai still dealt such a decisive blow, completely disregarding the fact that Liao Qiwei had worked so hard for her all these years.Zhou Huai said that the person who had been by her side for eight years was about to be killed, so cruel and ruthless, without missing old feelings, how did those subordinates who knew the news feel?

But according to Zhou Huai's temperament, even if he knew the consequences, he would still do it.Sure enough, he was a young man, making trouble out of nowhere.Shen Hui shook his head and sighed softly, feeling sorry for Liao Qiwei.

Zhou Huai didn't see Shen Hui's expression, she was only thinking about marrying the eldest princess, and ignored other things, so Shen Hui's words only went in one ear and out the other.Even Xi Muzhao once reminded her that being too strong and revealing his strength too early may not cause deterrence, but a joint siege by other forces, but Zhou Huai couldn't care less about it.

Now she is as crazy as if she has been dazzled by love, and like a patient who knows that she is dying, she wants a final carnival.So at all costs, disregarding the consequences, ignoring the eyes of the world, she just wanted to marry her eldest princess in a decent manner.