Although judging from the current situation, the shogunate has an absolute advantage. It has a large-scale expeditionary force and has the great purpose of sending troops to "conquer the Korean enemies."

However, since a war was about to begin, we had to consider the possibility that "the Choshu clan would strike first and launch an eastern expedition before the shogunate and fight all the way to Otsu Castle."

In fact, Qingdeng believes that such a possibility does not exist!

All in all, it is necessary to formulate corresponding response plans based on the premise of "Changzhou launches the Eastern Expedition".

At present, the moat of Ojin City has just been dug and the foundation has been laid firmly. Not to mention the high wall, even the earthen walls have not been built yet.

If the enemy attacks, this kind of disconnected city will really be of little use.

What's the use of a castle that can't keep up with the war?

Qingdeng once approached the designer and asked him how long it would take for Otsu Castle to be completely completed.

"Based on the current progress...if there are no natural or man-made disasters, there is hope that the project will be completed within five years," the designer said.

5 years... To be honest, this time is really too long!

Although he was anxious, Qingdeng also knew that the only thing he could do now was to wait slowly.

Whether it is the recruitment of manpower or the investment of funds, the marginal effect has been achieved.

Even if more manpower is recruited or further investment is made, the construction speed will not be increased, and it may even have counterproductive effects.

In other words - now it is as fast as possible!

Therefore, we can only wait patiently...

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…

After returning to Orange Mansion, Qingdeng walked through the winding corridors with ease and headed straight into the depths of the mansion.

"Your Highness, please welcome me."

"Your Highness! Your Majesty!"

"Your Highness, Madam Wu's calf is cramping again."

…

"Your Highness" was said one after another, surrounding Qingdeng from all directions.

Now, he has become "His Royal Highness" as others call him.

The waiters and guards along the way retreated to both sides one after another, and while making way, they saluted Qingdeng respectfully.

Such a magnificent mansion naturally requires a large number of attendants to maintain its daily operations.

In addition, adequate guards must be provided to ensure safety.

Ever since Seito became famous, especially after he expelled the Choshu clan and completely offended the Zunbo faction, there have been even more people who want to take his life.

Although Qingteng is not afraid of these rats, he has to think about Sanako and the others.

Therefore, he selected a group of highly skilled elites from the Shinsengumi to form a bodyguard specifically responsible for protecting Tachibana Residence.

Not only are all the members of this escort team equally capable as ten, but they are also well-equipped with swords, spears, chainmail, and even muskets.

If any unscrupulous people come to attack, they will be killed as many as they come!

By the way, Aomori brought Kyubei over.

After the grand wedding of "one man and three women", Kubei approached Aoto and expressed his sincere intention to continue serving Aoto.

Although he was very happy while working at the Imperial Examination Hall, and Kondo Shusuke and his family took good care of him, he still wanted to serve the Tachibana family.

"Master, both you and the late master have been very kind to me! In order to repay my kindness, I made up my mind a long time ago that I will work for the Ju family for the rest of my life!"

Seeing that the other party was talking about this, Qingdeng could only nod in agreement.

So, he took over Jiubei and asked him to continue to be a loyal servant of the Tachibana family, responsible for cleaning Aoto's room and washing Aoto's underwear - this kind of extremely private work can only be left to Absolute

Only a trustworthy Kyubei can make Aonto feel at ease.

The maid he met just now told Qingdeng: Ah Wu's legs are cramping again.

After learning about this, Qingdeng was stunned for a moment, then with a wry smile on his face, he asked where A Wu was now, then changed his direction and strode to find her.

After a while, he heard a familiar moan.

"Uh...! Uh...! Uh...! Uh...!"

"You're really in trouble... You've had leg cramps every three days. How do you feel now?"

"Ugh...! Go a little further...yes, that's right there...push harder...oh...! It hurts...!"

"Oh, you are really in trouble. You want me to massage you again, but you feel that I am too strong when I massage it for you. Really... what now? Is this strength okay?"

"Well...just right..."

Qingdeng followed the sound and came to a spacious, quiet and unique courtyard.

On the corridor, two beautiful figures caught Qingdeng's eyes.

Ah Wu lay flat on the verandah, her legs without socks resting on Sanazi's lap.

While Sanako looked helpless, she kept massaging Ah Wu's legs with her hands.

Compared with two years ago, the appearance of the two girls has changed very significantly.

It's not that their faces have changed, they are still so young and charming.

It was their figures that had changed - their originally flat and tight belly now had a significant bulge.

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I spent a lot of time on the last chapter and deleted a lot of content, but it finally passed the review... Not happy! (Leopard Explosion.jpg) However, the matter has come to this, and there is no point in complaining...

Speaking of which, I haven’t had a book club to promote this book for a long time! Book friends who want to join the group can go to the comment area of ​​the Qidian mobile terminal! There is a group account there! (Leopard Hi.jpg)
Chapter completed!