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“Commander Niu’s words make sense. Maybe I’m overthinking things,” Xiao Ming suddenly realized that he had been managing too many things lately. This was a bad habit from the previous two wars — he always felt every barbarian attack was directly related to him. In fact, the worst hit by this southern push of the barbarians were the Liang King and Zhao King. Just like how Zhao and Liang Kings once watched the tiger fight from the mountain, Xiao Ming now seemed to be in the position they once…-
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The atmosphere in the Qingzhou government office was now somewhat relaxed and cheerful. Three consecutive military orders had finally eased the financial strain of the territory, much to the relief of the administrative officials led by Pang Yukun. One thousand five hundred cannons and twenty-eight thousand flintlock guns—these arms orders would bring in more than ten million taels of silver in supplies. “Don’t celebrate too early,” Xiao Ming reminded them. “These supplies haven’t arrived in…
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The cold metallic texture came from the body of the flintlock gun. Raising the flintlock and aiming ahead, Xiao Ming said, "Maybe you can try another type of bullet. This kind of bullet is easier to load because it is round-shaped." The flintlock gun had been in production and equipment for some time. Xiao Ming was already mentally prepared for the appearance of rifled guns. The first rifled gun in history was born in the early 15th century, and at that time, rifled guns were generally called…
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After the new year, time seemed to pass quickly. It was already February when Xiao Ming returned from Dengzhou. Then he got busy with the steam engine workshop and the Jenny spinning machine. Before he knew it, it was already March. Just as Xiao Ming was focusing all his energy on developing his territory, Wang Xuan brought some unpleasant news. “Georyo is building ships on a large scale?” Xiao Ming carefully reviewed the intelligence Wang Xuan brought. Now that Wang Xuan no longer needed Xiao…
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Advanced chapter at patreon.com/caleredhair Bowen Academy was in a state of special joy because of the birth of the compound steam engine. Xiao Ming’s collective commendation of the physics academy further ignited the students’ enthusiasm. The entire academy was as lively as a festival, with discussions about the compound steam engine everywhere. Of course, the happiest was Xiao Ming himself. After leaving Bowen Academy, he smiled all the way back to the manor, knowing that an industrial…
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Advanced chapter at patreon.com/caleredhair The wound on his middle finger still throbbed faintly. Bei Shan vividly remembered the humiliation suffered in the battle of Jizhou. The last disastrous defeat caused the Blood Wolf tribe to lose more than half its forces, and losing Shanhaiguan enraged his father, the Khan, like thunder. If it weren’t for his mother and the leader of the Tula tribe pleading for mercy, he would have had to pay with his life rather than just lose three fingers on…
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“How did you modify it?” The changes in Dengzhou lifted Xiao Ming’s spirits throughout the journey. Now that progress had been made with the compound steam engine, he was overjoyed. The industrial revolution was right before him. How could he not be excited? He was already thinking about applying the steam engine to various industries. As they walked toward Bowen Academy, Lin Wentao explained, “Your Highness, it’s actually simple. I connected two ports on the cylinder: one for intake at the…
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Yang Chengye was standing outside the temporary command post, holding a basket of fish. Inside the basket were abalone freshly caught by the fishermen from Chang Island. Before the barbarians entered the border, Chang Island had always been a fishing ground for the fishermen of Dengzhou. But later, the island was often visited by the Goryeo navy because of its famous Chang Island abalone. These abalones were known for their delicious taste. The abalones caught along the coast were often sent to the…
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A mouthwatering aroma spread through the kitchen of the temporary command post. The Chang Island abalone was being carefully cooked by the chef into a delicious dish. Yang Chengye and Xiao Ming were chatting casually, but the smell was so tempting that no one could resist. Whether studying or handling government affairs, balancing work and rest was the right way. It wasn’t that Xiao Ming had become lazy, but that he understood the balance between life and work: play when it’s time to play, eat when…
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Advanced chapter at patreon.com/caleredhair "Your Highness, what shall we do with these prisoners?" After some questioning, the Goryeo general revealed everything he knew. At this point, Yue Yun ordered the soldiers to put away their bayonets. "How have they treated our fishermen?" Xiao Ming’s expression turned cold. "Anyone they catch is made a slave," Yue Yun said angrily. He already knew that many coastal pirates were actually Goryeo soldiers in disguise, which made him hate Goryeo even…
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