karlmaks
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Light blue smoke drifted across the firearms training camp, and the smell of gunpowder filled the air. Many of the civil officials looked pale and unsteady on their feet. Even the military officers, though sturdier, still showed visible shock. They had never seen such terrifying weaponry. It wasn’t just that the cannonball had smashed through three trees—the thunderous roar alone could throw cavalry into disarray. General Luo Quan had previously only heard about the power of cannons from his son Luo…-
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The soft, seductive sounds of singing echoed throughout the room. Zhao Yuanliang noticed the expression on Fang Chengyou’s face and smiled faintly. To him, everyone had a weakness. Fang Chengyou was no different. Though he always put on a righteous front in public, Zhao Yuanliang knew this man lusted after beauty more than life itself. He clapped his hands—and three stunning women slowly walked in from the inner room. They were exquisitely dressed, alluring, with sultry eyes and graceful…
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The clatter of hooves echoed through the streets of Chang’an, sending the citizens scurrying to either side of the road. Seeing officials galloping by on horseback stirred up whispers among the people—such chaos hadn’t been seen since the last time the nomads threatened the city. Many began to worry—was something big about to happen? Riding at full speed, Emperor Xiao Wenxuan looked more joyful than he had in years. In fact, the good news he’d received in the past year was more than in the past…
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The ends of the military factory’s courtyard were both bordered by mountain walls, and they usually used these slopes as targets for cannon testing. At that moment, Chen Qi ordered the workers to pull off the canvas covering the cannons. Xiao Ming stepped forward to inspect them, and just as Chen Qi had said, these export cannons were shorter and had smaller calibers than usual. This wasn’t surprising—Xiao Ming had previously explained the theory of cannon design to Chen Qi, and it was clear Chen…
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The mountain wind howled as it swept through the valley. Xiao Ming stood before the craftsmen and said loudly, “Today I came to the Weapons Department for two reasons. One is to inspect the cannons. The other is to reward those of you who have worked with exceptional merit. I have always stood by one rule: those with merit shall be rewarded, those with faults shall be punished. When you first entered the workshops of Qingzhou, I made a promise to you. Today, I’m here to fulfill that promise.” As…
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Advanced chapter at Patreon.com/caleredhair “Qingzhou Daily! Qingzhou Daily! Qingzhou Textile Workshop hiring female workers—one tael of silver a month!” As the sun rose and the winter cold lingered, the streets and alleys of Qingzhou were already filled with the cries of newsboys. Since newspapers had gradually gained popularity in Qingzhou, even some scholars with spare money had developed a habit of reading them. With prices dropping lower and lower, buying a paper had become no big deal. Some…
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Laughter echoed kindly through the streets of Qingzhou. Seeing the old man's surprised face, Xiao Ming smiled and said, “Uncle, this is real. If you don’t believe me, you can go to the Qingzhou Prefecture office to ask. As long as you follow the law and work hard, in two years you can get official household registration here.” “Thank you, young lord! Thank you!” the old man said excitedly. He had thought he was going to die, but now he had a chance to start over. He felt lucky he had chosen to…
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A cold wind blew through the air, and the young man in white shivered. Xiao Ming noticed it. Judging from the man’s soft skin and gentle appearance, he likely lived in the warm southern regions where people were more scholarly and less used to the cold. Xiao Ming realized that his earlier words might have been too harsh. If Prince Wei had heard them, he probably would’ve jumped up in anger and yelled at him. But as the old saying goes, “ally with the far, attack the near.” Xiao Ming understood…
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"Your Highness, does it feel colder this winter than before?" Inside the sleeping quarters, Luluo held a dark-colored, round-collared robe lined with blue floral silk. Inside the robe was a layer of cotton, making it feel a bit heavy. In Great Yu, nobles usually wore fur in winter. Cotton clothes like this were mostly worn by merchants and commoners. Luluo’s casual comment made Xiao Ming frown slightly. Though it sounded like small talk, it actually pointed to a historical truth: the Little Ice Age…
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“People talking nonsense?” Xiao Ming frowned. He had never really thought about that before. But now that Ziyuan mentioned it, he suddenly understood. This phrase came from the old rule of "three obediences and four virtues" for women. So, when the female workers mentioned gossip, it likely meant some people were criticizing them—saying they were out working instead of staying home and serving their husbands. “It’s true,” said Ziyuan. “Because of this, many female workers quit midway.…
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