The newly built palace can indeed be called magnificent? Character.
When Zong Shou arrived here, escorted by tens of thousands of knights, he was slightly shocked.
Compared with the Yanyan Palace, it is simply like heaven and earth.
Even though the former has been renovated many times, it was still built when Zong Weiran was still on the road, and he was born with a small family spirit.
As for the palace in front of me, I don't know who built it. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers. It’s not just about pursuing beauty and magnificence. Rather, it is cleverly combined with the terrain and virgin woodland here. The pavilions, terraces and pavilions are all exquisite and unique.
Although it is majestic, it is also beautiful, fresh and natural, making it feel like a fairyland. The whole thing blends into the landscape here, without any sense of abruptness.
Not only is the scenery stunning, it is also a holy place for spiritual practice.
Even Juntian Immortal Palace, which Zong Shou had always loved very much, was compared to it.
Living here every day, looking at the naturally formed garden scenery, strange mountains and rocks, clear springs and lakes, will definitely make you feel relaxed and happy.
Zong Shou's extremely unhappy mood improved slightly.
"I wonder how much this palace cost? Is it really funded by military funds?"
If he really wanted to allocate funds for the military, then this time, he would really make money.
Hu Zhongyuan, who was accompanying the driver next to him, looked at him like he was an idiot.
"How could it be that all the money comes from the military? It's just a temporary loan. Your Excellency has already written to the cabinet, saying that it will be allocated from the internal treasury, and Prime Minister Ren has approved it!"
Zong Shou's face twitched, thinking that this is the case, the palace in front of him still needs to be paid for by his own pocket.
At this time, 20% of Yunjie Daqian's annual income belongs to the inner treasury. Coupled with the investment in the Qingyun Stone Road and the mining and medicine gardens in various places, it can also earn thousands of immortal stones every year.
However, the expenses are also high. After this battle, more royal families must be recruited. There are also more Yiling Demon Slayers and Yuanhai Demon Slayers to support.
His Book of the Universe is a bottomless pit that cannot be fed.
The palace in front of him was like cutting his flesh!
Originally, it would be useless if Bo agreed. However, Kong Yao was his princess. "Stop talking nonsense, how much did it cost?"
"This is to invite the famous garden masters from the Central Plains and a dozen fairyland monks to arrange the palace's protective spiritual array. The materials used are also of the highest grade. There are a total of four hundred low-grade fairy stones. I have inspected them and said that they are not so luxurious and are not enough to confuse people." People’s hearts.”
Four hundred low-grade immortals
Is this just what Zong Shou thought? That’s all, it’s nothing! I am wealthy and can afford it.
A Taiyi Divine Thunder Ship also costs two thousand low-grade immortal stones.
But Hu Zhongyuan still had more to say: "There are also those 300,000 strong men who have been inspected and sent out for labor. In fact, they are to control and win over the tribes in southern Xinjiang. Their strength is at the peak of the third level, and among them, there are two fourth level martial arts masters. More than 10,000 people. They all said that your Majesty has exempted all corvee services, even in southern Xinjiang. Therefore, the wages cannot be less than the cost of another hundred and twenty low-grade immortal stones. If it were not for these many people who are capable of lifting thousands of kilograms , how can such a palace be built within this month?"
Zong Shou almost vomited blood and felt dizzy. This Kong Yao really doesn't regard money as money. It’s like eating it inside and out! Sooner or later, his family fortune will be ruined by this woman.
The good mood before was gone. The scenery in front of us is still beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
But in Zongshou, every plant and tree here contains the blood and tears of his Zongshou!
While sighing, Zong Shou's eyes also flashed with admiration.
Presumably at this time, Kong Yao had 300,000 more experienced soldiers under his command.
The land in southern Xinjiang is fertile, but wars are endless, and we have to fight against the endless ferocious beasts. Although it is a barbaric place, martial arts and spiritual techniques are extremely developed.
The population is sparse, but the strong ones produced every year are far superior to other places. Having gone through countless battles, they can form an army as soon as they are gathered together, and they don't even need to be trained.
The barbarians are honest and righteous, and are brave enough to commit suicide. As long as they win over with benefits and call each other with righteousness, they will fight to the death for others. Kong Yao looked depressed because of her good intentions, and Zong Shou walked into the palace surrounded by others. Then I saw that there were indeed so many beauties in this palace. All of them are naturally beautiful, probably because they are from barbarian tribes in southern Xinjiang. They all have healthy complexions and are full of vitality. Unlike those weak Qianqian who are like royal palace maids, they are slightly sickly.
Hu Zhongyuan blinked for a moment, his eyes were glancing around, barely drooling.
Zong Shou was also stunned for a moment, thinking that Kong Yao was really brave to put so many beauties in front of his eyes.
I hummed in my heart, thinking, is this looking down on people? If you really make yourself angry, you will go crazy and marry ten or eight concubines at once, making you and your wife regret it.
He felt unhappy and moved his anger to the Central Plains. A heavy pat on Hu Zhongyuan's shoulder. A burst of real power penetrated, making Hu Zhongyuan's whole body creak. All the bones in his body seemed to be falling apart.
"What are you looking at? This palace is full of lonely things. How can you see it? If you look at it again, your eyes will be gouged out!" Hu Zhongyuan was so weak that his body felt like tens of thousands of ants were biting him. , paralyzed on the ground.
He knew that he was innocently implicated again, but he didn't care. He said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, this is inappropriate! Shouldn't you reward one or two beauties at this time to win over loyal ministers and good generals?"
"Are you considered a good general? What kind of loyal minister are you?"
Zong Shou sneered and showed disdain. Knowing that the face of Hu Zhongyuan was thicker than the city wall, he casually brushed his sleeves and said: "That's all, I don't care about you! These women will be sent back in the future, and they have no right to deal with them. Whoever you like can go and ask for it yourself. . As long as you don’t use force or coercion, you can use any method you want. If you can take him away, count on your ability!”
Then he turned around and said, "The same goes for you!"
This sentence was addressed to the generals of Qiantian who were following behind him.
Everyone was overjoyed, their eyes were shining, and they looked at the passing maids like wolves.
Hu Zhongyuan was also inexplicably happy and was gearing up to show off the romantic skills of Mr. Tiger in Qiantian City. Zong Shou seemed to have thought of something again, and smiled meaningfully: "By the way! Do you remember that when Concubine Yao chose you to accompany me the other day, you came reluctantly in Hu Zhongyuan? You said it was boring to accompany me, so you have to stay. Under the command of Concubine Yao, it is satisfying to have a battle with that big merchant. After thinking about it carefully, I decided to make it happen. As you wish, you can go back tomorrow and serve under Concubine Yao."
Hu Zhongyuan turned pale and groaned. I thought that my Lord was a bit too bad.
Chu Xue hugged the Blood Moon Sword and followed Zong Shou on the other side. At this time, she was stroking her lips with her hand and giggling. Zong Shou ignored this guy and stepped into the palace, his mood changed again.
This palace has been built, even if it is demolished, the immortal stone will not be recovered. Instead of being upset, it is better to relax your mind and enjoy it, so as not to lose money.
He originally had a luxurious nature, but he had recently become impoverished due to frequent use of Zhou Shu, so he restrained himself. In fact, I am extremely happy about this palace.
At this time, I knew that this was all built with my inner treasure, and I felt at ease. As I walked along, there was no place that was not beautiful.
The steps made of white jade are spotless. Those gravel roads may seem ordinary, but they are paved with pigeon blood stones that are worth the equivalent of seventh-grade spiritual stones. They are not only low-key gorgeous, but also have a different kind of beauty, and they are also one of the foundations of the formation.
When they reached the depths of the palace, Zong Shou was even more stunned.
"Could this be the wine pond and meat forest?"
Countless top-quality immortal brews were all poured into a huge white jade pool. It flashes with amber luster, and just the aroma of the wine is intoxicating.
It's not as exaggerated as the Meat Forest, but the tables around it are full of delicacies, all of which are delicious and delicious, making people salivate.
The aroma of vegetables and wine, mixed together in one place, makes one's mouth full of food.
This is simply more excessive than the jealousy back then!
I remember ancient history records that in those days Jie just hung pieces of cooked meat next to the wine pool.
How can it be as good as now, where everyone is cooked carefully by top chefs
Roulin's routine is outdated.
"Unexpectedly, Xiao Yao'er also fell!"
Zong Shou was heartbroken, remembering that Kong Yao had despised him when he saw the gold bricks in his palace.
He casually took a jade cup and scooped a glass from the wine pool.
After savoring it carefully, you can feel the sweet and mellow fragrance in your mouth, flowing into your throat like jade and jelly from Yaochi.
Zong Shou was actually in a trance for a moment: "Nine Fragrance Spiritual Dew was written by Shangguan Zhenru?"
Zong Shou had already heard about this woman who both made Lei Dong Ruotao fall in love with. I also tasted a lot of the wine this woman brewed, but unfortunately I never had the opportunity to see her.
The generals behind him all looked at him blankly, not knowing what was going on. On the side, a female official leaned over and said, "It's Jiuxiang Linglu. Concubine Yao bought fifty jars of it half a month ago."
Zong Shou laughed, Xiao Yaoer, are you worried that she will be lonely in this palace
It would be nice to have some wine to accompany you.
"Since there is a wine pond and meat forest, then this palace should be called the wine pond palace!"
It has already been noted that this palace has not yet been named.
"Jiuchi Palace?"
Hu Zhongyuan pinched his chin and thought seriously: "It's not bad! But I think it's better to call it the Golden Palace, the White Jade Palace, or the Meat Forest Palace, which is more luxurious. It's worthy of the king's hazy temperament. Before he finished speaking, Zong Shou hit him hard with his finger, and he didn't dare to speak anymore.
At this moment, Zong Shou saw a ray of spirit coming down from the sky and landing in front of him.
It was a letter talisman, Zong Shou held it casually in his hand. Then he chuckled: "Our army won a great victory and beheaded 320,000 people!"
Half a day ago, Kong Yao's army began to evacuate from Feicui Gorge.
But when Dashang was chasing after him, the army passed through the sword mark. Strike halfway across and defeat the strong with strength. He almost killed the great merchant and the great general on the battlefield. They had to retreat to the north bank in embarrassment, and watched helplessly as Daqian's army retreated calmly. ... ... (To be continued