Hahaha!
Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "It's settled then that Ma Jun has become a retainer. From now on, we'll all work together sincerely, and you can always consult the retainer if you need anything."
"Haha, my lord is right!" Xun Yu nodded repeatedly. He had discovered some problems earlier, but with this retainer's help, they would be minor issues.
Lin Yi nodded slightly, then said, "Now there's a problem. This Ma Jun Divine Crossbow is incredibly powerful, but it also has very high logistical requirements. For now, the Net of Heaven) is more suitable for its use. What are your opinions on the issues of firepower saturation and logistics when using it on the battlefield?"
Many hands make light work; with so many powerful individuals here, a good solution is bound to be found.
logistics!
Firepower saturation!
Xun Yu nodded slightly and said solemnly, "That's true. Being too powerful isn't good either. If the Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors is used, the enemy will be powerless to fight back, but I'm afraid they won't run out of arrows after just a few rounds!"
The consumption is too high, and this problem is unavoidable unless the enemy is all foolishly standing there waiting for us to make a move, in which case we can be sure of hitting our targets every time.
But the enemy isn't that stupid.
"That's a problem. What if we send a whole army to transport the arrows?" Qu Yi was somewhat unwilling. These were divine artifacts; it would be such a waste to give them up.
Chen Dao did some mental calculations and couldn't help but shake his head and smile wryly, "The number of arrows needed is simply too large. If we can't break through after a long siege, Xiliang will probably be drained dry. In that case, it would be better to use a rotary catapult, which can suppress the enemy just as well."
An arrow might miss a vital spot, but a millstone-sized boulder falling on you would kill you even if you didn't die.
Holy crap!
After doing the calculations, Mi Zhu's face turned green.
Each volley fires fifty arrows. If one hundred men fire one volley, that's five thousand arrows. If one thousand men Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors numbered one hundred thousand. In this volley, that's five million arrows.
He chuckled dryly, "My lord, equipping us with all of these is a bit inappropriate. We should get more rotary catapults instead. They're often more reliable than bows and arrows; shields can't withstand heavy stone hammers."
"As for this Ma Jun Divine Crossbow, I think we can distribute it to the Net when they have a mission, but it absolutely cannot fall into the enemy's hands, otherwise we might suffer losses."
Ma Jun Divine Crossbow is too powerful; we can't afford to use it!
No matter how wealthy Xiliang is, it can't withstand the pressure.
At this moment, He Jin thought of a solution and exclaimed with delight, "What if we make the arrows smaller? Although the consumption will be greater, we will use less material!"
"That makes sense, but I don't know if we can guarantee its lethality?" Qu Yi frowned slightly.
Making arrows smaller will have some impact, affecting accuracy and lethality. Although it may be negligible on the battlefield, it is something that needs to be considered.
Xun Yu shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Even the smallest arrow is still an arrow. They all need to be made by people one by one. In fact, because they are small, they require even more effort to make."
The military may carry them, but not too many.
On the contrary, the special operations squad mentioned by our lord are worth considering. With this Ma Jun Divine Crossbow, the squad's combat effectiveness can be greatly enhanced, enough to complete the decapitation mission."
The advantage of squad-based special operations is that it doesn't require a lot of supplies!
After all, their mission wouldn't involve facing the enemy head-on; they only needed to deal with small groups of enemies, so a four-person team would suffice.
"That makes sense!"
Everyone nodded slightly, acknowledging the Prime Minister's statement. After all, this was the only option; it was the only arrangement they could make.
Lin Yi laughed and said, "Then let's do it this way. It would be a waste not to use such good stuff. Special operations decapitation is a good way to make the best use of it and achieve the best results. Keeping some in reserve in the army is enough to catch the enemy off guard at a critical moment."
At this moment, Chen Qun stepped forward.
"My lord, I believe this tactical squad should not belong to the Net!"
"Oh, how so?" Lin Yi asked with a smile and a curious expression.
Chen Qun glanced at Wang Yue and continued, "The mission of the Net is assassination and intelligence gathering. This tactical squad is no longer within that scope; it is a completely independent combat unit!"
Your subordinate believes it would be better to form a separate army. With such terrifying divine weapons, let's call it the Divine Machine Battalion!
The Net is already quite large; if it expands further, it might lose its balance, which is not the way to maintain equilibrium. Wang Yue can control it now, but what about later?
Rather than letting him become too powerful later, it's better to give him a rival now.
"Puff!"
Upon hearing about the Divine Machine Battalion, Lin Yi couldn't help but spit out his tea. Could this Chen Qun also be a time traveler? He actually managed to bring up the Divine Machine Battalion.
The Divine Machine Battalion was a firearms battalion during the Ming Dynasty, all equipped with muskets, yet Chen Qun beat them to it.
Wow, Chen Qun is truly something else.
However, given the sharpness of Ma Jun Divine Crossbow, it's understandable that he was called the Divine Machine Battalion.
As for his suggestion, Lin Yi knew in his heart that it was not a reason at all; he was just worried that the Net was too large and would be difficult for him to control.
The Net now numbers over 30,000 people and possesses intelligence on five regions: Great Ning, Northern Liang, Xiliang, and even the Northern Barbarians and the Western Regions. It has a wealth of war intelligence, so Chen Qun's concerns are understandable.
He looked at Wang Yue and smiled, " Wang Yue, what do you think?"
Wang Yue took a deep breath. This matter concerned him, and he naturally knew what it meant. However, he was well aware that Chen Qun was right, and he was probably not the only one worried.
"My lord, I believe Lord Chen is right."
"You can't put all your eggs in one basket, otherwise problems will easily arise, just like this time Net suddenly infiltrated, causing the information to stagnate. If there had been another organization, this problem wouldn't have happened," Wang Yue said in a deep voice.
Lin Yi nodded and said in a deep voice, "In that case, let's add another Divine Machine Battalion under my command. I happen to have someone who can take on this important task!"
"Who is it?" Everyone was stunned. Who could possibly be the commander of the Divine Machine Battalion?
" Hu Che'er!"
After some thought, Lin Yi made his decision.
Hu Che'er possessed superhuman strength, making him more than capable of wielding Ma Jun Divine Crossbow. Furthermore, his theft of Dian Wei's double halberds demonstrated his courage and resourcefulness, making him more than qualified to lead the Divine Machine Battalion.
With 100% loyalty, his safety is guaranteed, making him an absolute bargain.
Everyone nodded slightly; since their lord had made arrangements, there was no problem.
That leaves only one problem: recycling.
Xun Yu had no doubt about his lord's choice; this man was undoubtedly a remarkable figure. However, the safety of Ma Jun Divine Crossbow was a major concern.
"This thing cannot be left to the enemy. Once it is copied, although it may not be a fatal threat, it will still be a big problem. If it can be offered as a sacrifice, could a special version be designed that can instantly destroy the divine crossbow, so that we don't have to worry about it being leaked?"
If it could be destroyed instantly, it would be much safer.