The army hasn't moved, but the grain and fodder go first

Jiang Chuan smiled, "It will be in the future. I want to help your tavern become the best in Bilgewater."

While Jiang Chuan was chatting casually with Novia, Kendi arrived at the tavern and said to Jiang Chuan, "President, there's movement from Huck's side."

Jiang Chuan smiled at Novia, "I have to go now. I'll come chat with you again next time."

After Jiang Chuan and Kendi walked out of the tavern, Jiang Chuan said, "What's Huck up to?"

Kendi frowned, "Lately, people have been loitering around Huck's camp. Huck has noticed our Dark Sea Throne."

Jiang Chuan said seriously, "He's coming for us before we even go looking for him. Interesting. Discuss with Ralph and move the training plan forward. Start training tomorrow, and we'll attack Huck in a month."

This time, Jiang Chuan decided to crush Huck completely. Although Jiang Chuan had never met Huck, he knew from the official background novel that Huck was not a good person. Treacherous, cunning, and despicable were all his shining qualities.

This training plan could not be delayed; it was related to a series of subsequent arrangements and could not afford any mistakes. Jiang Chuan returned to the Red Hat headquarters and found Xibel, saying, "Huck is making a move. This time, pick a few skilled individuals and arrange for them to monitor Huck's every move for this month."

Xibel was puzzled, "Shouldn't it be better to have more people monitoring Huck?"

Jiang Chuan shook his head, "I suspect Huck has already noticed the clandestine dealings between the Dark Sea Throne and the Red Hat. Although he doesn't understand it, he's definitely aware of something. If we send a large number of people to monitor them, it will be counterproductive. Wouldn't that be tantamount to telling Huck that the Red Hat and the Dark Sea Throne have already joined forces? This time, we can only send six people. Although the number is small, they need to report everything they see every day, whether it's big or small."

Xibel nodded, "Understood. I'll go get people now."

After receiving Jiang Chuan's mission, Xibel arranged for a few trusted subordinates to monitor Huck. This time, Jiang Chuan was not like a reckless fool as he was when dealing with the Red Hat. Knowing oneself and one's enemy, one can fight a hundred battles without defeat. Since ancient times, intelligence gathering has been crucial to changing the battlefield. There are many hidden forces in Bilgewater now, and Jiang Chuan dared not be negligent. Since the Dark Sea Throne's rampage at the Red Hat headquarters last time, many people have noticed this mysterious gang in the slums.

On the Red Hat side, Ralph pulled six hundred men from the Red Hat's secret force to form a company with the First Army. These six hundred men were all soldiers who followed orders as Jiang Chuan required, and their foundation was good.

Kendi led the First Army and these six hundred men to a pre-selected deserted island. The training facilities were also set up early. The arrival of seven hundred people added a sense of busyness to the deserted island.

Ralph and Kendi mixed everyone up and reorganized them, with each leader training and competing with three hundred and fifty people. With competitiveness between the two teams, they had a common goal to strive for together, which in turn fostered a sense of honor for everyone. Once a team has a common sense of honor, it can accelerate the integration process. This was Kendi's plan, and it had to be said that Kendi had excellent talent and intellect in this regard.

The training plan was very tight, with only one day of rest per week, but they could not leave the deserted island. This training plan could be considered a form of torture. They slept only five to six hours a day, and the fatigue from high-intensity training was immense. The one day of rest each week became extremely precious. Kendi and Ralph would bring several boxes of beer and meat from Bilgewater on that day to hold a party on the island for the soldiers to relax.

Several weeks passed like this. There was still no major movement from Huck's side. The steel mill and armory's machine tools and equipment were transported and installed on the island early and put into use. Production was carried out on the island and in White Harbor simultaneously, greatly increasing the output of firearms and bullets, as well as a significant increase in steel production. Jiang Chuan now had three steel mills, and the daily steel output was very impressive. Pero had also drafted the documents and was preparing to hand over the position of leader to Sarah. Jiang Chuan had a period of leisure. Demacia had also sent letters; the sales of steam engines were very considerable. Lux had also managed the Merchant Guild in an orderly fashion. In a while, Old Jack could be brought over to retire, and a few teachers could be brought along.

Jiang Chuan sat on the dock, watching the surging waves. Bilgewater didn't seem as bad as he had imagined. Although there were many thugs and bad guys, the city still had its scale. It just lacked proper management. The outside world commented on Bilgewater as an utterly wicked place, but Jiang Chuan knew that the benefits and profits of this place far exceeded those of other countries. It was the embryonic form of a territory, waiting for someone to conquer it.

Kamanda found Jiang Chuan and said, "President Roland, the things you asked me to do are almost done."

Jiang Chuan smiled, "Oh, so quickly."

Kamanda smiled, "I myself have research in astronomy and counting. Although this aiming device is very complex, its essence is the same as divination magic."

The task Jiang Chuan gave Kamanda was naturally to create the aiming sight and method for the anti-aircraft machine gun. As a mage proficient in divination magic, Kamanda certainly had outstanding research in this area.

In the past few weeks, Jiang Chuan had created an anti-aircraft machine gun, but he had no idea about the aiming sight until Kamanda created a new version.

Kamanda's aiming sight was a magical product. It had a piece of glass, and the surface of the glass would project the range and distance of the target. Using that distance and the algorithm provided by Kamanda, one only needed to adjust the angle to strike enemies at a distance. Jiang Chuan decided to install this set of aiming sights on cannons as well. The accuracy of this set of aiming sights was already comparable to modern ones.

Jiang Chuan put his hand on Kamanda's shoulder and said, "You've been a great help to me this time!"

Kamanda chuckled, "It's good that I can still be of use at my age."

Jiang Chuan smiled, "You jest. We'll still be relying on you a lot in the future."

Jiang Chuan and Kamanda went to White Harbor's Armory and installed the scope onto an Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun. Jiang Chuan ordered men to push the machine gun outdoors. Not far from White Harbor, in the sea, there was a rocky reef with many peaks exposed above the water. Jiang Chuan operated the angle according to Kamanda's guidance. Through the mirror, he could clearly see the parts of the rocky reef exposed above the sea. Jiang Chuan aimed at a large rock, adjusted the angle, and began firing.

The bullets from the Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun were no different from those of a sniper rifle; their penetration and power were extremely strong. With one shot, the distant reef was shattered and no longer resembled its original form. Jiang Chuan exclaimed excitedly, "Great! With this thing, our plan will be cut in half!"

With this scope set, Jiang Chuan then equipped the Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun onto the Siren. The Siren had twelve reserved slots. Jiang Chuan planned to install six Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns and six lifeboats. Only then would the Siren be considered completely refitted.

Jiang Chuan happily went to the Armory. Recently, they had sufficient manpower. The machine guns and grenades from the Dark Sea Throne had also been replenished. Every day, they could produce supplies and items for several squads. Jiang Chuan hadn't prioritized the Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun. The offensive against Huck was less than a month away, so provisions and ammunition couldn't be neglected.