Chapter 45 Forced into the palace!
Chapter 45 Forced into the palace!
A certain death situation.
Gods are hard to save.
Pu Mingzhu obviously agreed with this statement, and his voice was filled with resentment: "Qin Yanying is really a reckless woman. She caused such trouble before the imperial examination of all races, and even rescued everyone, disrupting the plans of the princess!"
Li Xingluo sighed softly: "She also has her own persistence. There is no point in saying more. Let's go quickly!"
In fact, Pu Mingzhu is right.
If this had happened after the imperial examinations of all races, and after the negotiations among all parties were concluded, things would not have been so difficult.
Or they could deliberately hold back and allow some casualties among the pregnant women and children, which would give the case room for a turnaround.
However, she also knew that the shadow of Qin Yanying's life was the death of Qin Yanting and the children in that city who had not been rescued in time.
Let her stand aside and watch.
It is tantamount to a betrayal of the past.
Just doing this is really reckless.
Li Xingluo can't be saved.
Or.
It can be insured, but the cost is too high to bear.
"Ugh!"
Pu Mingzhu sighed and walked quickly out of the mansion.
Protecting the families of the victims is nothing more than protecting them from threats and preserving the possibility for them to testify for Qin Yanying.
But how is it possible to be free from threats and temptations?
Moreover, even if these people dare to testify, what can they change?
We can only blame Qin Yanying for being too stupid!
He could have become a key link in the princess's plan, but he ended up self-destructing so easily.
She shook her head and walked out of the gate.
Unexpectedly.
As soon as I went out, I heard an ecstatic voice.
"I did it, I did it! Hahaha!"
The puppet came forward and warmly grabbed Pu Mingzhu's wrist: "Madam Pu, I did it!"
Pu Mingzhu was a little confused: "Master Kongxu, what happened?"
"Of course it's new weaponry! Come on, let me demonstrate it to you and Princess Di."
"..."
"Princess Di! Princess Di!"
The puppet's voice was full of excitement. He took Pu Mingzhu's hand and strode into the main hall.
Li Xingluo also put on a smile: "I heard your laughter from a long distance away, is there something good happening?"
"Of course! The weapon...is done!"
"Which ordnance?"
Li Xingluo became interested, and the two had a long talk that day. The puppet master proposed many ideas for new military equipment, which made her quite excited.
Although those weapons can only be used for ordinary combat, they can only pose a threat to masters of around the sixth rank at most.
However, on the battlefield, the vast majority of soldiers are below the sixth rank. If the new weapons can be produced in large quantities and threaten large areas of enemy forces on the battlefield, it will inevitably be a qualitative improvement in combat capabilities.
It’s a pity that the idea is too novel and Li Xingluo finds it difficult to realize.
Unexpectedly, in less than half a month, this Taoist priest Kongxu had already made a breakthrough.
Under her gaze.
The puppet took out a small square box from his arms and placed it on the ground.
There are several miniature crossbows placed under the small square box, and some unfinished formations are engraved on them. It can be seen that they should be used for attacking.
The top is a bit strange, with three fan blades on each corner, and I don't know what they are used for.
Li Xingluo was a little confused: "Sir, what is this for?"
The puppet laughed and said, "Princess Emperor, you can guess first!"
Li Xingluo stared at the small square box and thought for a moment, then asked tentatively, "Combat Flying Boat?"
When the two of them were chatting that day, what she cared about most was the combat flying boat, because she knew very well that a considerable part of the reason why the demon officials were so strong on the battlefield was that certain ethnic groups were able to gain air superiority.
If combat flying boats can be built, the human army can do the same.
For a moment, she was a little excited.
The puppet laughed and sighed: "The princess is indeed extremely intelligent!"
Li Xingluo was slightly delighted, but he was also puzzled: "But I don't see any wind control formation on this flying boat, how can it be..."
The puppet waved his hands: "The cost of the wind control formation is too high, and it will affect the spiritual power circuit and weaken the attack formation above. What's the use of it?"
"So how does it fly?"
"Please look, Princess!"
"Crash la la la..."
Before he finished speaking, the four fan blades on the small square box began to spin rapidly, carrying the small square box into the air, and then moved freely in the air as the puppet's fingers shook.
Li Xingluo: “!!!”
She hurriedly asked, "Sir, how much does this battle boat cost, excluding the crossbows, formations, and spirit cores?"
The puppet folded his arms and leaned back strategically: "Not much! Ten taels of silver. If the craftsmanship is improved, it can be even cheaper." Li Xingluo: "!?!?!?"
Her heart began to beat violently. With such a low cost, if the prices of spirit cores and formations could be brought down, they could even be used as consumables on the battlefield.
Equivalent to what?
It is equivalent to using money to exchange for a group of low-level monsters that are fearless, absolutely loyal, and have the ability to fly.
Once this technology matures, it will be a top strategic resource.
Even...political bargaining chips!
The value of this chip may be even greater than Qin Yanying's.
She suppressed her excitement and said, "Sir, you didn't tell anyone else about this, did you?"
"without!"
The puppet didn't seem to realize her focus, and continued to chatter excitedly: "And I have some ideas that can reduce the cost of spirit cores and formations, and..."
When Li Xingluo heard this excitedly.
The puppet's voice suddenly stopped.
Li Xingluo's heart skipped a beat: "Sir!?"
The puppet did not respond.
Li Xingluo shouted several more times, but the puppet still did not respond.
She was a little panicked. Could it be that there was something wrong with Taoist Kongxu's body?
At this critical juncture...
"gentlemen!"
"I'm here!"
"..."
Li Xingluo breathed a sigh of relief: "Sir, you scared me, what happened just now?"
The puppet's mood seemed to drop suddenly. He waved his hand, and the small square box fell quietly into his palm.
Li Xingluo noticed that he was in a strange mood and couldn't help asking, "Sir, what's going on..."
The puppet said in a deep voice: "I saw some bad things on Xuanwu Street just now. Has the princess heard about it?"
talking.
His eyes fell on Li Xingluo's face.
There seems to be a hint of scrutiny.
Li Xingluo: “…”
This moment.
She thought a lot.
That day the puppet came to have a long talk.
Although this puppet did not show much political ambition, but when it came to the demon race, the puppet's attitude was obviously resistant, which was why she opened up a considerable amount of precious resources to the puppet on the first day.
On the other hand, the two sides have the same attitude towards the demon clan, which is most likely the reason why "Master Kongxu" surrendered.
And now...
Almost immediately after the conflict between the Qin family and the demon official broke out, Taoist Master Kongxu's combat flying boat made a breakthrough.
Li Xingluo didn't quite believe that this was just a coincidence.
This is a test, or...
I want to confirm whether I am the one worth following.
Her excitement gradually calmed down. She thought seriously for a long time and finally said seriously: "I have heard about the Qin family's affairs. This matter is quite difficult, but there may be room for change. General Qin cares about the people. You and I should do our best to help. Do you agree with me, sir?"
"Emperor Princess Dayi!"
The puppet cupped his hands and said, "I feel relieved with what the princess said. It's a pity that I am a lowly person with little influence and I don't know much about government affairs. I have no other strengths except fiddling with some objects. If the princess needs me to do something, just ask, and I will do my best."
Li Xingluo smiled and nodded: "Of course!"
"There are still many areas that need to be improved on the flying boat. I will take my leave now!"
"Master, take care!"
Watch the puppet leave.
Pu Mingzhu's face was somewhat serious: "Is Taoist Kongxu forcing the emperor to abdicate?"
Li Xingluo smiled slightly: "He has the qualifications to force the emperor to abdicate! If such a great talent is always obedient, I would not dare to use him! Today, he is willing to stand up for the Qin family, which makes me look at him with a higher regard. Those evil officials cannot be driven away by spineless people!"
Pu Mingzhu sighed softly: "Does the princess have any countermeasures?"
"no!"
"That……"
"My father has always doted on me. I will go to the palace later to find out what's going on."
Li Xingluo smiled faintly: "If it really doesn't work, just offer the flying boat. At least it will allow Qin Yanying to live in peace in prison."
Pu Mingzhu was shocked: "Princess! The flying boat is very important. If we offer it to you..."
Such strategic resources are kept in hand as bargaining chips. If Zhan and the emperor are to be nationalized, some short-term benefits can surely be gained. However, it would be a waste just to make Qin Yanying more comfortable in prison.
"With such a master, the flying boat is just a bonus."
Li Xingluo smiled brightly, and then looked at Pu Mingzhu: "Mammy, after we finish the work, check if there is any genius puppet master who has a close relationship with the Qin family."
"Yes!"
Pu Mingzhu nodded seriously.
(End of this chapter)