"Ancient City can actually make a fortune from the war?"
At this point, Lu PingAn was a bit like a wealthy boss who had made money, with his own business, staff, and assets, and was beginning to consider doing something for his hometown.
As a high-ranking official and military figure, he naturally had the resources to make strategic arrangements. If there had to be an order, he naturally hoped to hand it to his hometown.
Don't underestimate this kind of "personal decision." Once Lu PingAn turned an order into a long-term project, a single major project could revitalize an entire Development Zone or even a whole city, directly or indirectly supporting hundreds of thousands, even millions of people.
Especially arms orders, which were basically high-profit and long-term supply contracts—excellent orders. And among all arms orders, warships were among the most expensive, stable, and job-sustaining.
One ship order might support dozens of related companies for more than half a year. Once the industry got going, it might even be possible to establish a dedicated military Harbor District.
If this really got underway, it would easily become a project worth tens of billions.
"...Looks like I need to make a trip back. I have to choose the site in person, and I need to speak face-to-face with Ancient City's senior officials."
Lu PingAn considered it as he looked over the map.
He had the technology, capital, and skilled personnel. Mass-producing Log Battleships would not be difficult. The key was choosing the location.
He was hesitating over whether to make Ancient City the production base. Once Lu PingAn's Ark warships entered mass production and service, both their performance ceiling and cost-effectiveness would be quite impressive. Their construction cost and build speed alone far surpassed ordinary Steel Battleships.
However, to bring things from another