"It's alright!"
Lin Yi shook his head, not too disappointed.
The technology of Great Liang is now ahead of its time. If we are still not satisfied, it would be too greedy. We should at least give the enemy a chance.
He's not in a hurry; it's the enemy who's anxious.
After all, they were facing a Great Liang with superior weaponry, which was something they absolutely feared, because they could no longer withstand Great Liang.
As for the steelmaking problem, it's only a temporary problem.
Now that I have Pu Yuan and Ma Jun at my disposal, plus Qi Jiguang, this steelmaking problem is not difficult for me; all I lack is time.
With the situation in the West now unpredictable and facing a huge threat from Great Liang, those forces that were originally hostile are probably now looking to unite to resist Great Liang.
After all, the Great Liang was simply too powerful, having destroyed nearly three countries in one fell swoop. Adding to the previously destroyed Northern Barbarians Great Ning and Southern Tusi, it had practically wiped out six countries.
Such terrifying strength is something no one dares to underestimate.
The Frostwest Empire chose to lie low this time, not only because it was already facing suppression from two major powers, but also because it was wary of the Great Liang.
When it comes to a matter of life and death, they will inevitably join forces with the Great West Empire, so this battle must be fought cleanly and decisively.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Make one hundred of these Crouching Tiger Cannon and send them to Zhang Liao and his men first. It's time to let the West know what true fear is!"
Compared to the disposable Red-Coat Cannon, the Crouching Tiger Cannon can be used repeatedly, which means that there is no city in the Zhennan Dynasty that cannot be conquered.
"Rest assured, my lord, I will make all the arrangements!"
Ma Jun dared not delay and immediately accepted the task, maximizing the attack power of the Great Liang army and letting Zhennan know what firepower was.
Lin Yi nodded slightly and asked, "Minister Ma, just tell me what you need. Your presence is the guarantee of equipment for Great Liang!"
Other things can be lacking, but Ma Jun cannot lack anything.
"Your Majesty, we don't need them elsewhere, but we do need flint and steel so we can make better use of gunpowder," Ma Jun said bluntly, stating his needs directly.
flint!
Lin Yi frowned slightly. This kind of mineral is not common, and there are certainly no large flint mines. It seems that he will need to send someone to search for it.
He looked at Wang Yue and instructed him, " Wang Yue, keep an eye on the flint ore issue. Prioritize supplying this to the Heavenly Craft Workshop."
"Your subject obeys!" Wang Yue nodded, remembering this flint mine, determined to obtain it even if it meant going through fire and water.
Lin Yi then inspected the Red-Coat Cannon, which had seen new developments, evolving from one cannon to three.
Although it's only two more cannons, the deterrent effect has been significantly enhanced, which is quite good.
If it develops further, it might have a chance to become the complete version. A complete Red-Coat Cannon is no joke in terms of power.
After the inspection, Lin Yi returned directly to the palace.
Just as he was about to take a rest, he suddenly heard the rapid sound of horses' hooves outside, instantly waking him up.
Those who dared to ride horses in the palace either had special permission or were delivering military reports, which is why they were not stopped.
Is there news from the southwest?
"Report!"
"Urgent report from the Southwest: Ministry of War Zhang Liao, in alliance with Lü Bu and Guan Yu, has broken through the enemy's Daxin Pass and is currently heading straight for Pingyu Pass."
It really is the Zhennan side!
Lin Yi's eyes lit up, and he immediately summoned several ministers. The battle between Great Liang and Zhennan had finally begun, and they had even achieved a resounding victory.
Upon hearing of the victory, not only did Cao Cao and his men, who had just left, return, but Lin Rusong and Wang Ziwen also rushed over.
" Yi'er, has Zhennan returned with news?" Lin Rusong couldn't hide his excitement and couldn't help but ask.
"Yes!"
Lin Yi nodded and recounted the information, which immediately excited Lin Rusong.
How magnificent, my son!
Lin Rusong slammed his hand on the table and stood up, his face flushed with excitement. He exclaimed, " The Great Liang has now completely swept away the East, and its achievements surpass those of any founding emperor in history!"
If we conquer the West, my son, you will truly be an unparalleled emperor, a figure of unparalleled power throughout history!
He had been compiling books at the Imperial Academy these days, and had also sorted out the family genealogy. He never expected to receive such big news.
Having just destroyed the Yamata Nation, he immediately attacked the Zhennan gate of Zhennan. My son Zhenwu up to his name, Zhenwu.
Two words: Awesome!
The Lin Clan's ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke; this means a great emperor is about to emerge from them.
"Who could have imagined that the Heir of Northern Liang would achieve such things? If those old fogies had known this back then, they would probably have regretted it!" Wang Ziwen exclaimed in admiration, truly a promising young talent.
Those people who targeted the Crown Prince back then made him look foolish. If they had known about his future achievements, they probably would have knelt before him back then.
Things change every thirty years, from east to west.
Now that Zhennan has lost the Daxin Pass, it's as if all the gates have been opened, and they will probably follow in the footsteps of the Yamata Nation.
With the gate breached, the troops and supplies of Great Liang can continue to advance, making Great Liang's power in the southwest increasingly stronger.
The Zhennan Dynasty is in trouble; their crown prince is about to add another achievement to his list.
They were relieved, while the other ministers were overjoyed. It seemed that the Great Liang was about to destroy another country, greatly increasing its prestige.
Cao Cao was filled with envy. He was now the Ministry of Rites, and the battlefield had little to do with him, so these great victories always made him excited.
After the fall of the Yamata Nation, the Great Liang began to focus on new endeavors.
He couldn't help but exclaim, " Zhang Wenyuan! He took control of the entrance so quickly; things will be much easier from here on out."
Zhennan can't even defend the main gate, then he'll be even worse off than the others.
This was already a huge foreshadowing; the destruction of Zhennan was inevitable, and even the gods couldn't save them.
So the question arises: with the southwestern armies having made a breakthrough in the central route, what about Sima Yi and Qi Jiguang?
Qi Jiguang has just passed away, so there's still much to say.
But Sima Yi has been planning this for a long time; will this guy actually fail?
"Commander Sima has crossed several mountain ranges and has now reached Snow Mountain Pass. I believe good news will arrive soon," the man explained.
The crowd nodded slightly. If Sima Yi also won, then Zhennan would lose two passes.
These two passes are the first line of defense in Zhennan. If both are breached, then we'll have to venture into the heart of Zhennan.
"Hahaha, even the Zhennan Dynasty is no good!"
A hint of disdain flashed in Lin Rusong's eyes as he sneered, "That Nan Ke of Zhennan Nation is ambitious and wants to unify the southwest and then compete with my Great Liang."
This attack from Great Liang has completely exposed their true colors; they've been revealed for who they really are!