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16 d, 18 h
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The first cannon was successfully cast, and the atmosphere in the Machinery Department was as fiery as the coal burning in the furnace. Every craftsman’s face was beaming with joy. Over the past month, they had worked day and night, each losing over ten pounds, all to complete the task assigned by Prince Qi. Now, all that remained was the test firing of the cannon. If successful, it would mean the Machinery Department had truly mastered the production technology of cannons. "Your Highness, please let…-
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After several days of gloomy rain, the skies suddenly cleared. The heavens stretched high and blue like sapphire, dotted with soft white clouds drifting gently. The beauty of it all felt like a cleansing of the soul. Yesterday, after his hands-on demonstration at the Machinery Department, the workshop was finally ready to begin producing cannons in earnest. But with the barbarian invasion looming ever closer, time was running out. That morning, Li San and Wang Xuan arrived at Prince Qi’s residence…
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Unlike the usual quiet, the atmosphere around the machinery department in Qingzhou City had grown tense in recent days. Residents noticed a sharp increase in guards. The number of soldiers had multiplied, and each one wore full silver armor, exuding an air of cold authority. Anyone who even slightly approached the machinery department was immediately driven away. Every person entering the department had to show a special pass and undergo inspection. Someone once tried to sneak in without a pass—and was…
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“Your Highness, this…” Niu Ben hesitated, unsure of what to say. Xiao Ming chuckled, “Well, right now the only position I can offer the old general is the role of commander. After all, the title of Grand Commander already belongs to me.” “Your Highness, I dare not accept so casually,” Niu Ben said respectfully. “I’m a man who carries the stain of punishment. If I suddenly take on the role of commander in the army, I fear the other officers might not accept it.” Indeed, Lu Fei had…
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"Three bowls and I'll be under the table?" Niu Ben glanced sideways at Lu Fei, thinking to himself that this kid had witnessed his drinking capacity back in the day. How could he spout such nonsense now? Lu Fei, oblivious to Niu Ben's expression, said, "General, I'm not exaggerating. Try it if you don't believe me!" As the clear liquor filled the bowl, Niu Ben immediately sensed something different—a strong aroma rushed straight to his nose. Having sampled fine wines across the Great Yu Empire, he…
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"Your Highness!" As Xiao Ming approached, Luo Xin saluted with clasped fists. Dismounting, Xiao Ming motioned for Luo Xin to stand at ease while studying the elderly man beside him. "If I’m not mistaken, this must be General Niu Ben." Niu Ben sized up the Prince of Qi, noting traces of Xiao Wenxuan in his features. Bowing, he said, "This disgraced official, Niu Ben, pays his respects to Your Highness." "General Niu, there’s no need for such formality. This prince cannot accept such solemnity from a…
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"Your Highness, are we just going to let this matter go?" Zhan Xingchang was unwilling to accept it. "Remember, anger without strength is meaningless. Schemes and tricks are nothing but paper tigers in the face of absolute power. Just wait—this prince will make them beg to send us money and provisions. But before that, you should focus your efforts on repairing Cangzhou City’s walls." Xiao Ming spoke firmly to Zhan Xingchang. "Yes, Your Highness." Zhan Xingchang nodded. These vassal kings were…
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A gentle breeze carried a drizzle, scattering lightly over the road. On the official path to Qingzhou City, merchants and travelers hurried along. Though May was approaching, the lingering chill in the air seemed to thicken with the spring rain. Among the mixed flow of merchants and commoners, a pair of bailiffs with hands resting on their waist knives stood out conspicuously. The pedestrians instinctively kept their distance. Strangely, however, the two bailiffs seemed to treat the prisoner walking…
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The tea on the table exuded a faint fragrance, and the room was silent. Luo Quan stared at Fei Ji for a long time before speaking. "With His Majesty's wisdom, how could he not see the current state of the empire? If so, why not send the imperial guards to Qingzhou?" "General Luo, if it were that simple, His Majesty wouldn’t be so furious. The King of Zhao wants nothing more than to divert disaster eastward. If the imperial guards mobilize, the barbarians will surely attack the fiefdoms of the Kings of…
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After the Qingming Festival, a continuous drizzle turned the streets and alleys of Qingzhou into muddy quagmires. Having spent these days traveling outside, Xiao Ming was thoroughly fed up with trudging through ankle-deep mud. He thought to himself that if they could hold Cangzhou, he would definitely build several cement roads crisscrossing Qingzhou upon his return, while also revamping the city's drainage system. After all, infrastructure was one of the essential projects for developing his fiefdom.…
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