Titles and Instruments Must Not Be Given to Others

The massive, bloated Hercules looked far more formidable than the Hound.

In truth, the two aircraft had been designed for entirely different purposes, following completely different paths.

The aviation industry had been developing for over a decade, and the Great Xia Empire had accumulated sufficient technical reserves. New products were now beginning to emerge in an explosion.

Multithreaded research and development was gradually beginning to show its power.

For now, however, Qin's attention was drawn to the Hercules.

Its white paint made the Hercules exceptionally eye-catching.

Of course, even more eye-catching were its capabilities and... its price.

Qin took one look at the production and maintenance bills and immediately gave up the idea of ordering another batch.

The Great Xia Empire had money, but there were many places that needed it. It was impossible to keep investing without limits in any one field.

Balance and restraint were matters a ruler had to weigh.

If he were merely the Minister of Air Force, Qin would have kept submitting reports to apply for funding. But he was also the heir to this nation.

"Produce twenty first!"

Qin yielded helplessly. In truth, that number was sufficient for the time being.

Even an entire division could be deployed in roughly three transports.

That was enough for his current needs. The enemies in the colonies were not worthy of greater investment from him.

In fact, inspecting the Hercules was only one reason he had come today.

"Are the ammunition reserves on the New Continent sufficient?"

The Ministry of Air Force had fighter squadrons stationed on the New Continent and had established several basic airfields. Stockpiling ammunition and aviation fuel was already underway.

"Minister, we have completed forty percent of the planned target. Give us another half year, and we will certainly complete the entire stockpiling