From eunuch to emperor

Long Chen was very nervous just now, because the Empress is the only strong person in the world who has broken through the realm of Martial Emperor and entered the realm of Emperor Zun.

He was very worried that the empress would find out that he was not a real eunuch, but fortunately, he was not in danger.

"The Ministry of Officials gave me two exam questions. The problem of firewood has been solved, and there is also the matter of rebuilding the northern fortress."

"The minister has already drawn up a plan and needs the permission of the Holy One."

With that said, Long Chen took out the memorial from his sleeve, Yingfeng took it and presented it to the Empress.

The empress read the memorial, and Long Chen wrote down the concrete formula in detail, the materials needed, the number of manpower, and how to build it, all in detail.

The city against the barbarians in the north is strong and requires a lot of manpower. Long Chen suggested using the captives from Nanliang.

It was impossible for those captives to stay in Linjiang City, because it was too close to Nanliang, and it was easy to escape.

It is not suitable to put it in Daughter City. Once there is a rebellion, it will be very troublesome.

The best way is to send them to the northern border, which is the front line against the barbarians, far away from Nanliang, and cut off their thoughts.

"Very good, I'm sure!"

The empress closed the memorial, very satisfied with Long Chen's proposal.

"When the construction of the northern city is completed, you can officially take up the post of Minister of the Ministry of Industry."

"My humble minister, thank you."

The Empress Feng's eyes were burning, she looked at Long Chen for a while, and then waved her hand to signal Long Chen to back down.

Long Chen exited Fengming Palace, and when he got outside, Zhang Qian followed closely.

In the study, the Empress watched Long Chen go out, and asked seemingly casually: "Who cleaned Long Chengen's body?"

Yingfeng immediately replied: "Wu Jian, that Captain Xiaoqi."

The empress's mouth moved slightly, but her expression remained calm, she picked up the memorial and continued to review it without asking any more questions.

Long Chen took Zhang Qian back to the side courtyard, and Xu Ming was watching over from the engineering department, and Long Chen usually didn't go there unless something happened.

When he has free time, he practices marksmanship. Martial arts are the kings in this world, and if he wants to reach the pinnacle of revenge, he must make a breakthrough in his own cultivation.

Long Chen once broke through the realm of Martial Emperor at the age of 20 and was called a genius.

It's a pity that the cultivation base of Bailang Mountain was completely destroyed in the first battle, and now he has to practice again.

Picking up the iron spear, Long Chen gathered Qi at the gate of life, and began to practice Tyrannosaurus marksmanship.

While practicing, Wu Jian from the cleansing room passed by the door, took a look into the yard and left.

Ever since Zhang Qian followed closely, the connection between Long Chen and Wu Jian was broken.

At the beginning, Long Chen felt that it was a very cool thing to have Zhang Qian, a busy child, accompanying him.

It was only later that I realized that Zhang Qian was Emperor Luoxi's eyeliner blatantly planted by his side, monitoring her 24 hours a day without blind spots.

Long Chen was shirtless, practicing his spear in the snow, with white mist rising from his head and body.

Xiang Ning blushed, Zhang Qian said suspiciously: "Your Excellency is a eunuch, why are you excited?"

Xiang Ning said shyly: "What's wrong with the eunuch? Such strong muscles, such a handsome face, more masculine than a man."

Long Chen's body and appearance are much stronger than ordinary men.

"So what? After all, there is something missing, so what can't you do?"

Zhang Qian usually has a serious face, but she talks directly to Xiang Ning.

Xiang Ning looked at Zhang Qian, and said ostentatiously: "Your Excellency has unique skills, don't you know?"

Zhang Qian asked suspiciously: "Unique skill? Tyrannosaurus marksmanship?"

Zhang Qian blushed, raised two fingers slightly, and ticked...

Zhang Qian blushed instantly, and cursed in a low voice: "Shameless!"

Seeing Zhang Qian's appearance, Xiang Ning should not have received the courtesy of Long Chen's unique skills, she suddenly felt that her status was higher, and her face was filled with pride.

"Hmph, your lord is amazing."

Xiang Ning blushed, but still had an air of arrogance.

"If you don't come, I can practice every now and then. After you come...huh!"

Xiangning looked at Zhang Qian with resentful eyes.

"Then you can sleep with the adults tonight, and I can just take a nap in the chair."

"Really? Don't go back on your word!"

Xiang Ning jumped up happily.

Zhang Qian looked disdainful, she was just a eunuch, so there was nothing rare about it.

Long Chen practiced until he was exhausted before putting away the iron gun, and the water in the bathroom was ready.

Long Chen got into the tub, Xiang Ning went in to help with the bath, Zhang Qian just parked beside her and watched Feng Lin Wan.

"Aren't you going to wash?"

Long Chen asked Zhang Qian.

"No, to save someone from being unhappy."

Long Chen looked back at Xiang Ning, who lowered her head and took a bath.

During these times, the little girl Xiang Ning was indeed left out in the cold.

"Come, let's help each other."

Long Chen turned around, Xiang Ning looked at Zhang Qian shyly, feeling embarrassed.

Zhang Qian turned her face away.

...

Coming out of the bathroom, Xiang Ning's face was rosy, she didn't know if it was because of the hot water or Long Chen.

"Are your hands cramping?"

Zhang Qian saw that Long Chen's fingers were still shaking.

"It seems a little bit, do you want to learn it? Two-finger Zen, Shaolin's unique skill."

"Shaolin? What? Don't!"

At first, Zhang Qian felt that Long Chen was very obscene, but later she found that Long Chen was very smart, and now she found that Long Chen was still obscene.

"Wretched eunuch."

Zhang Qian said something in a low voice.

Back in the bedroom, Long Chen fell asleep.

Xiang Ning changed into a pink obscene dress, occupied Zhang Qian's usual bed, and lay down next to Long Chen.

"Huh? Why are you here?"

"She'll doze off in the chair, I'm here tonight."

Xiang Ning said with a smile.

Zhang Qian sat on a chair with a look of disdain.

"Come on, on a snowy day, the same quilt will keep you warm."

Long Chen generously let Xiang Ning sleep under the blanket.

Xiangning went in happily, and gave Zhang Qian a flaunting expression.

Zhang Qian snorted, expressing that she felt nothing.

Long Chen fell asleep, Zhang Qian put her hands on the coffee table, her middle finger and ring finger moved unconsciously...

Zhang Qian frowned, and secretly scolded herself: Obscene!

...

The construction of cities in the northern border went smoothly. By the beginning of spring, the three most important cities had been built.

It turns out that to build a fortress, you have to dig mountains, dig stones, and transport timber.

Stones can be mined locally, and large logs are scarce, so every time a fort is built is a huge expense.

But this time, because of the cement, it only needs to mix hard stones together to build a solid city.

Coupled with the captives of Nanliang, there is almost no consumption this time.

Daming Palace.

The empress was sitting on the phoenix chair, and Bai Qiulian, Minister of the Ministry of War, was giving a report on the construction of the city in the northern border.

"The seven fortresses in the northern border have all been built, costing a total of 7 million taels of silver, and recruiting 100 laborers."

The empress looked at the memorial and said: "The seven fortresses in the northern border were built by the previous dynasty. It has been more than 7 years. I have always wanted to rebuild them, but because of the treasury, I have never done it."

"Long Chengen invented the magic powder this time, and with Nanliang captives as coolies, it only took 5 months to complete the construction. This is a great achievement."

"Long Cheng'en solved the problem of burning firewood, and also solved the problem of rebuilding the fortress. The post of Minister of the Ministry of Industry is his duty."

"Long Chengen."

Long Chen came out and bowed, "My minister is here!"

The empress announced at the court: "Today I formally appoint you as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and you will be the official third rank."

Long Chen bowed: "My humble minister, thank you for the grace of God."

Yingfeng held a seal ribbon, which was the official seal of the Ministry of Industry, and walked in front of Long Chen.

"Congratulations, Long Shangshu."

Yingfeng smiled and gave the seal ribbon to Long Chen.

"Thank you."

Long Chen took the seal ribbon.

From today, Long Chen officially became the Minister of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

"What else?"

The empress is in a good mood at the moment.

At this time, Hubu Shangshu Jing Heng came out, his eyes flickering like mice.

"My minister has something to announce."