Emperor Dongming had already discovered that the navy had a fever, and the traces of Concubine Xian's mother-in-law, the Chu family, were involved in burning the army ration ships. Although the method was quite clumsy, it worked out, which showed that he had some ability.

Moreover, the Chu family is an imperial merchant, and now the treasury is empty and short of money, and the Chu family happens to be short of money.

The Concubine Xian is also sensible, otherwise she would not have the ability to climb to the position of one of the four concubines with her background as a businesswoman and remain standing for so many years.

She ordered the Chu family to pay tribute to many valuable and rare medicinal materials and supplements, and also gave two hundred thousand taels of silver notes to the emperor as a private house. She called it a thank-you gift from the royal merchants to express their gratitude to the emperor.

The concubines who came from aristocratic families in the harem all sneered at this thank-you gift that smelled of copper. A merchant's daughter was a merchant's daughter. Even if she climbed to the position of a virtuous concubine, one of the four concubines, she could not change her vulgar taste.

However, the emperor liked it, and this gift was sent to the emperor's heart.

After the precious medicinal materials in the emperor's private treasury were looted by Shangguan Ruoli, the emperor resorted to refining elixirs to death. He had to replenish his health after losing weight, and consumed a lot of medicinal materials. What he lacks most now are precious medicinal materials.

As for silver, who doesn’t like it?

Compared to those useless jade treasures, the emperor prefers silver notes. Although they smell a bit like copper, he can buy whatever he needs.

Moreover, the Chu family was cunning enough to not directly contribute to the treasury, but to honor the emperor in private.

When the treasury was empty, the people in the household department were worried. The emperor's private treasury was rich, which made him feel more at ease.

Therefore, the emperor gave the head of the Chu family, the father of Concubine Xian, the title of Duke of the State. Although it was a false position without salary, it was enough to promote the Chu family as a merchant.

But the emperor's move, the court and the harem immediately saw the direction of the trend. The emperor's move was to support the seventh prince.

The seventh prince was still young, and Dongming Ziyu was not aware of the power of the Chu family. He concentrated on building a navy in Nan'an County and accompanied Shangguan Ruoli to raise his child.

Of course, this is all on the surface. Secretly, he often goes to an unknown island deep in the sea, which is his private base at sea.

This small island is twice the size of Baodao, with a warm climate, rich vegetation and complex terrain.

It is most suitable for a secret training base. Navy private soldiers, private warships, submarines, torpedoes, bombs, etc. are all on this island.

"I would like to make this place one of the places to live in seclusion in the future." Dongming Ziyu pointed the location of the island on the map.

Shangguan Ruoli did not remember that there was an island at this location in his previous life, but this was a different time and space more than a thousand years ago, and there was a vicissitude of life, so it was not surprising that there was an unknown island.

"Okay, then we will plant peach blossoms all over the island and arrange a peach blossom array. We will enjoy the flowers in the spring, enjoy the cool weather in the summer, eat peaches in the autumn, and drink peach blossom wine in the winter. We will give birth to a daughter, and she will be called Huang Rong..."

Shangguan Ruoli thought carefully about Dongming Ziyu's temperament, which was a bit evil, but he didn't want to be a short-lived ghost who would be hurt if he was extremely intelligent.

Dongming Ziyu was immersed in the beautiful vision described by Shangguan Ruoli, with the corners of his lips raised high, filled with a smile of happiness and satisfaction.

But... I always feel like something is wrong.

Suddenly, his slender fingers pinched Shangguan Ruoli's chin, making her look directly into his eyes, with anger in her eyes, "Tell me! Why should our child be called Huang Rong? My surname is Dongming!"

"Pfft!" Shangguan Ruoli laughed, raised his head and kissed him, "You are so cute!"

There is a generation gap and there is really a communication barrier!

He quickly explained to him: "This is a character in a famous story book from my time and space. Her family lives on Peach Blossom Island, which is like spring all year round..."

After hearing the story of Peach Blossom Island, Dongming Ziyu curled his lips in disapproval, "The stories in the storybook are all lies. The wind is strong on the island, and the peach blossoms will definitely be blown down as soon as they bloom. During the rainy season, the trees on the island

Almost all the leaves that have been damaged by typhoons and heavy rains are gone, and it is difficult to bear fruit. I’m afraid I won’t be able to eat peaches.”

Well, you are right, reality is cruel.

Shangguan Ruoli looked at the heavy rain outside the window. The strong wind had bent the trees, and the flowers in the yard had been blown to the ground and were spinning in the water.

His mouth pouted in displeasure, and he sighed: "The rainy season on the southern coast is so annoying, I can't even go out."

Fortunately, the windows were replaced with glass windows, so I could sit inside and watch the rain, otherwise it would have been really suffocating.

Seeing that his wife was depressed, Dongming Ziyu hurriedly coaxed: "Okay, okay, we are not disappointed. The island has undulating mountains, and you can still grow peach blossoms in the leeward place. In addition, we will build a glass tower at the highest point.

The house allows you to face the sea and enjoy the blooming flowers in spring."

"Well! Husband, you are the best!" Shangguan Ruoli got into Dongming Ziyu's arms and arched his arms lazily.

Dongming Ziyu hugged her and stroked her unusually huge belly.

She is now more than six months pregnant, and although she has not yet reached her third trimester, Dongming Ziyu does not dare to be intimate with Shangguan Ruoli.

Although it was a bit uncomfortable to hold it in, he felt extremely happy and satisfied as he watched the child grow up slowly and shared the joy of every fetal movement with Shangguan Ruoli.

He looked at the heavy rain outside the window and said quietly: "As soon as the rainy season is over, we have to go back to Beijing. It is best for the child to be born in the capital, so that it will be more convenient for you to have confinement."

Shangguan Ruoli nodded obediently, "It's all up to you. I don't care. Wherever you are, that's my and my children's home."

"Yeah!" Dongming Ziyu had the urge to cry and hugged Shangguan Ruoli tightly.

In mid-August, the autumn air is crisp and cloudless.

The servants of Prince Xuan's Mansion finally brought back Dongming Ziyu and Shangguan Ruoli. Shangguan Ruoli's eight-month pregnant belly was frighteningly large.

I couldn't see my toes when I lowered my head, and my feet were so swollen that I couldn't put on shoes.

Ever since he got off the boat, Dongming Ziyu had been holding him in his arms. He didn't even sit in the carriage and went all the way back to the capital.

When they arrived at Prince Xuan's Mansion, Shangguan Ruoli had nothing to do, but Dongming Ziyu was very tired.

Emperor Dongming didn't care about Dongming Ziyu's crime of taking his family with the army without authorization. Dongming Ziyu worked hard to suppress the bandits this time. With the two ships of gold, silver and silk from the Japanese pirates, the court was able to make money without paying for military rations and other things.

A lot.

Dongming Ziyu fought at sea for so long, not only wiped out all the Japanese pirates in Nan'an County, but also captured several warships and occupied Yizhou Island.

Such a god of war is really rare to see in a hundred years. He is so powerful in the East China Sea and has established the prestige of Dongming in Canglan Continent.

If this continues, true universal surrender will not be just a dream, and its realization will not be far away.

Especially with artifacts like muskets and artillery, God helps Dongming!

Emperor Dongming's ambition grew rapidly, and he seemed to see a wonderful scene in which he conquered Canglan Continent and Sihai F Island.

However, Emperor Dongming received a certificate of credence, and King Miaojiang declared independence, broke away from Nanyun's rule, and established his own country.

At the same time, the Miao King extended an olive branch to Emperor Dongming and expressed his willingness to make peace in order to stabilize the border.

Emperor Dongming investigated and found out that the reason why the Miao king had so much confidence to declare independence was because of the artillery!

"King Xuan, I heard that Lao Wu rescued Princess Liya of the Miao Territory in Nan'an County, and they built artillery when they returned to the Miao Territory. What's going on?"

This statement clearly suggested that Dongming Ziyu and the fifth prince had leaked the artillery manufacturing technology.
Chapter completed!