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Advanced chapter at Patreon.com/caleredhair Qingzhou Machinery Department. The issuance of the Anti-Spy Decree and the widespread education of the populace on espionage had caused all the hidden forces within Qingzhou to suddenly keep their heads down. At the same time, to further safeguard Qingzhou’s technologies from theft, Xiao Ming was preparing to restructure and subdivide all technical crafts and industrial processes. For example, in cannon production, processes such as steel refining,…-
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The tension in the Machinery Department lightened slightly after Wang Xuan’s words. Xiao Ming said, “You still have the nerve to speak? If it weren’t for Wang Xuan this time, I would’ve had your head.” Li San lowered his head in shame. Wang Xuan added, “Your Highness, Commander Li’s arrangements were already very thorough. It’s just that King Zhao’s men were one step ahead. Their carrier pigeon messaging system is incredibly difficult to detect. That’s how they managed to pass orders…
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At the Wei Family Restaurant, Zhao Kuan's eyes briefly scanned the innkeeper before he turned and stepped outside. Today was a rest day—one of the rare days each month when craftsmen from the Machinery Department were allowed to leave for a day of respite. Over the past two days, Zhao Kuan had been planning how to acquire artillery technology. He had already made contact with several merchants from Zhao territory. However, he was well aware that everything he did had likely already been noticed by…
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Advanced Chapter at Patreon.com/caleredhair In the East Market, the chaos gradually subsided. The three Zhao merchants were subdued by arriving soldiers, while the three craftsmen planted by Li San had all sustained injuries. At the same time, news came from the West Market—there had been another outbreak of violence, and craftsmen were injured there as well. “What on earth is going on?” Li San frowned deeply. Everything had been proceeding according to plan, but now things had clearly spiraled far…
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The savory aroma of smoked pig’s trotters wafted through the entire courtyard of the Prince’s Manor. Xiao Ming sat at the head seat, with Qian Dafu beside him. In front of each of them sat a low dining table—these were the standard dining tables used in the Great Yu Empire, where meals were traditionally enjoyed seated on the floor. Seeing the abundance of dishes on the table, Qian Dafu’s eyes lit up instantly. After all, he had endured a great deal of hardship over the past few months. But…
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PS: Advanced Chapter at https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair Under the crimson glow of the evening sky, everyone gathered to eat and drink. From the kitchen came dish after dish of delicacies, the kind one would only find in modern times. Though Xiao Ming had always focused on building hard power, he had never neglected soft power either. Aside from cuisine, he was also preparing for a revival in arts and culture—this was his way of launching a challenge against the entrenched Confucian feudal…
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Inside the academy, everyone turned to look at Xiao Ming, their eyes full of anticipation—including Luo Xin. At present, the cannons in Qingzhou were smoothbore, meaning they were direct-fire weapons. In ancient times, firearms were essentially miniaturized versions of cannons, and because of this, the “three-point alignment” principle also applied to them. However, this principle wasn’t something that could be implemented just by casually installing a front sight and rear sight. Different…
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Outside the Wei Family Tavern lay the bustling East Market of Qingzhou. With the influx of merchants, the market had become livelier than ever. After the recent harvest, the people of Qingzhou had some extra coin to spend, making the marketplace even noisier. The clamor from the market could be clearly heard inside the tavern. "So, we'll be staying in Qingzhou for a while?" Zhao Yuanliang said. Zhao Kuan nodded. "Your Highness, the Prince of Qi is undoubtedly keeping a close watch on the Machinery…
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Advanced chapter at https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair Inside an empty classroom at Bowen Academy, Luo Xin, Yue Yun, and their men had all taken their seats. Standing at the lectern, Xiao Ming surveyed the group before him and realized his future would likely resemble that of a schoolteacher. For him, spreading scientific knowledge as widely as possible was now his greatest advantage. "From now on, this classroom will belong to the Naval Academy. Whenever you’re summoned for lessons, assemble…
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Advanced Chapter at https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair. Pfft! Zhao Kuan spat out the tea he had just sipped. "Twenty thousand taels? That’s enough to equip four hundred elite armored cavalry!" he blurted out. Zhao Yuanliang’s brow furrowed deeply. "Your Highness, this price is far too steep. We cannot afford it." When discussing the cannon price with Emperor Wenxuan, Xiao Ming had specified that the eight thousand taels was a special rate for the imperial court. He had also discreetly requested…
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