Chapter 205
When Shen Yuexi returned to Xiaogang Village, Emperor Yongde's decree to seal Xiao Zhuozhao as King had already been passed here.

Unlike when Xiao Zhuo and Xiao Zhuo fled before, there were only two people. This time Princess Zhao Shen Yuexi came back with an army of 3000 people.Full of momentum.

People from Xiaogang Village flocked out to the entrance of the village, beating gongs and drums to welcome the princess.

Everyone's enthusiasm is not due to Princess Shen Yuexi's status.Before Xiaogang Village was invaded by the Xirong for years, Dayan ignored it.Ordinary people have long been indifferent to officials and dignitaries.

Shen Yuexi is different.Thanks to her and Xiao Zhuo, Xiaogang Village has merged Dongji Town and developed it into the most prosperous town outside the customs.Even the people in the customs have many people who leave the customs and move here.

The city on the north side of the village has been completely built on the periphery, and various facilities in the city are now being built.

With this fortified city, the residents of Xiaogang Village can be properly protected.Everyone has confidence in life. Every household in the village has built new houses, and the whole village has taken on a new look.

Now that Concubine Zhao came back with the army, she made her attitude even more clear to the outside world, and this unintentional place was protected by King Zhao.Xiaogang villagers were naturally overjoyed.

Passing through Xiaogang Village, Shen Yuexi went directly to the city in the north along the "Spiritual Path".

This avenue was opened up by her when she collected materials for the construction of the city wall. The villagers of Xiaogang believed that the gods appeared holy, and reverently named this avenue.

Yang Cong and Feng Zhang went out of the city to meet Shen Yuexi.Meng Yue had left before, and now the construction of the city is under the responsibility of two people.

The noon sun in early spring shines on the tall city walls.There are soldiers patrolling the top of the city, and the open city gate is filled with people coming in and out, including Dayan people and Xirong people.

"Look, mistress," Yang Cong pointed at those Xirong people for Shen Yuexi, "now everyone is doing business here. We don't hate Xirong people anymore. They are ordinary people just like us."

Accompanied by the two, Shen Yuexi boarded the city wall and looked north.White tents are everywhere on the plain that has begun to be dyed with a touch of green. This is the family of the Xirong people under Qianglin, who moved here from the north.

Back this time, Qiang Lin and the dark guard also followed.After arriving, she asked Qiang Lin and the others to reunite with their family first.It is also her reward for loyalty to Qiang Lin and other hidden guards.

"You guys did a great job," Shen Yuexi praised the two, and then solemnly said to Feng Zhang, "Feng Zhang, kneel down and listen."

Feng Zhang still couldn't figure it out, and stood there in a daze.Yang Cong pushed him and said angrily, "Dead man, you didn't hear what the mistress said."

Shen Yuexi saw the relationship between the two, and smiled without saying a word.

This is radish versus cabbage.

Feng Zhang still couldn't react, so he knelt down and said: "Mistress, just say what you want, why are you going to kneel all of a sudden?"

Shen Yuexi didn't care too much, and said to Feng Zhang: "Feng Zhang, King Zhao thought that you were the first to save him, and you also worked hard to build the city. You are specially appointed as the captain of Zhaoyan. And... the prefect of this city."

After she finished speaking, she remembered that the city didn't have a name yet.Before leaving, Xiao Zhuo didn't mention this matter.

In short, let's deal with it first, she is not an official who specializes in this kind of thing.

She continued: "This time I will bring three thousand soldiers, leave you two thousand, and send a deputy captain to assist you."

Feng Zhang's eyes widened, and his mouth was so wide that he could stuff an egg directly.Yang Cong saw that he was stupid, and was about to reach out to push him, when Feng Zhang jumped up.He turned around and ran down the city.

"Mother, your son has developed!" Feng Zhang shouted, and disappeared in a flash.

Yang Cong wondered if he could catch up, so he turned back angrily, "A dog's stomach can't hold two taels of sesame oil! I'm blind to see such a thing."

Shen Yuexi joked: "Brother Feng is now an official, when will you two get married?"

Yang Cong was always careless, but now he blushed and said, "Mother, don't mention this. Let's talk about something else... By the way, I have ordered someone to keep the gunpowder sent back by the mistress in the mine."

Shen Yuexi asked in surprise, "Put it in the mine?"

If it was accidentally blown up, with the power of that batch of gunpowder, half of the mountain would not be knocked off.Too dangerous.

"Isn't it the beginning of spring? I'm afraid that the rain will make the gunpowder damp," Yang Cong replied seriously, "Once it gets damp, it won't work."

"Let's go and have a look." Shen Yuexi took the lead and walked down the city wall.

As she walked, she said to Yang Cong: "At first I insisted on giving you an official position, but my husband is so stubborn that he insisted on saying that according to Dayan's law, women are not allowed to be officials... I have no choice."

"Mistress, it is true that there are no women in the Great Yan Dynasty who are officials."

"I don't think so. Why can't we women be officials? Is it because we are inferior to men?"

When Xiao Zhuo becomes emperor, she must let him amend the law.

In the iron mine, Shen Yuexi asked Daxiong to collect materials and directly made a cannon.Dozens of shells were made.

This cannonball is different from the ancient cannonball.The ancient cannonball was essentially an iron ball, ejected by the thrust of a gunpowder explosion.And Shen Yuexi asked the universal manufacturing machine to make shells with shell casings and primers, and had a longer range.In addition to the fuze, there are already prototypes of modern artillery shells.

When Yang Cong discovered the cannon, his jaw almost dropped.

Although she grew up in the village, she also recognized that it was a cannon.It's just that when there was such a big guy in the mine.Is it another manifestation of the gods?
She immediately called dozens of people nearby, but they couldn't move.Someone went out to call for people, and hundreds of people were called to work together to get out.

Shen Yuexi was only a little surprised, anyway, there is a "spirit" in the back.She told Yang Cong how to use the cannon, and told Yang Cong: "Install wheels on the cannon body and place it on the city wall. Maybe it will be used someday."

The crowd pushed the cannon out of the mine in a noisy manner. People around heard that a cannon appeared in the mine, and they all came to watch the excitement, and the scene was very noisy.Everyone has experience in building cities, and the site is full of equipment for lifting heavy things. Although the cannons are heavy, they are transported without hindrance.

After busying for a long time, the cannon was mounted on the city wall, but the person in charge of transport made a mistake and aimed the cannon at Xiaogang Village.And Shen Yuexi originally planned to point the muzzle in the direction of Xirong.

But that's fine.

Feng Zhang had already disappeared, but ran back in a frenzy, holding a piece of paper in his hand, and shouted: "Princess, something is wrong. Something is wrong!"

Shen Yuexi took the paper from Feng Zhang.

This is a call to arms, and the publisher is actually the Second Prince.

In the proclamation, the second prince denounced Emperor Yongde, saying that Emperor Yongde was cruel and innocent, killing innocent people indiscriminately.Empress Pei came first, followed by Concubine De.Hanging around with concubines all day long, ignoring government affairs, being fatuous and incompetent.How can such a cruel, heartless, drunken and lustful person deserve to be the king of a country.Call on troops from all over the country to come to Beijing to overthrow the tyrant Emperor Yongde.

Shen Yuexi looked at it, feeling a little nervous.

The second prince has been assisting the government, and his speech has considerable authority.If the states and counties really respond, then this matter is really troublesome.After all, Xiao Zhuo is the son of Emperor Yongde, so instead of dealing with the Jingzhou Army, he will have to be an enemy of the world.

Looking at Shen Yuexi's expression, Feng Zhang, who was beside him, felt uneasy.

Wouldn't he be so unlucky, just after he was appointed a school captain, the second prince called the world to rebel?
"Is this appeal issued by all states and counties?" Shen Yuexi asked Feng Zhang.

Feng Zhang nodded and said: "I just received it here, and I will report it to the mistress soon. Our Xiaogang village is outside the pass, and it is estimated that it has spread throughout the pass."

Shen Yuexi nodded thoughtfully.

It seems that I can't stay here anymore, I have to go back to find Xiao Zhuo.

She decided not to stay in Xiaogang Village that day, and set off directly for Leshan.

Before leaving, news came one after another.

The prefect of Shengzhou responded to the call of the second prince and took the lead in raising troops.

What is even more shocking is that Qi Wang Xiao Ming also responded to the second prince's appeal.He has ceased fighting with Beidi and is leading his army back.

(End of this chapter)

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