Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng were both shocked to learn that Tang San wanted to borrow the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau to produce a batch of Hidden Weapons with immense destructive power.
The Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau was an important institution of the empire, controlled by Xue Ye.
However, Xue Ye was gravely ill and unable to personally handle many matters.
The Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince were still young, after all. Such an important institution was not yet theirs to manage.
Aside from Xue Ye, Prince Xue Xing also had some say in the matter.
However, any major decision still required Xue Ye's approval.
Prince Xue Xing asked doubtfully:
"Tang San, why do you want to borrow the military's resources to produce Hidden Weapons?"
Tang San replied calmly:
"A few years ago, Sect Master Ning ordered a batch of Godly Zhuge Crossbows from me. I entrusted the Strength Clan, led by Senior Tailong, with producing those Hidden Weapons.
"Unfortunately, before that batch could be completed, the Strength Clan was annihilated.
"Not only that, nearly all the renowned blacksmiths in the empire were assassinated.
"It was not difficult to guess that Spirit Hall was behind it. They seemed to be deliberately targeting my Hidden Weapons.
"Now, aside from the empire's Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau, no organization has the capability to mass-produce Godly Zhuge Crossbows. That is why I came to ask for your help."
Prince Xue Xing furrowed his brow, deep in thought.
The Strength Clan had been based in Heaven Dou City and was famous for its exquisite forging techniques. Even many of the mechanisms in the imperial palace had been meticulously crafted by their clan.
Yet overnight, the Strength Clan had been annihilated.
The tragedy had happened so suddenly that no one had expected it.
Only after hearing Tang