Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Divine Strategy Camp

Divine Strategy Camp.

It was a unit that Zheng Yi specifically separated from the Imperial Guard and trained with modern methods and weapons.

The number was small, with only a little over one hundred men, but each was an elite soldier.

The most important thing was… each of them was equipped with firearms!

These firearms were manufactured day and night over the past few months by Zhan Liang, Lei Shitou, and other officials from the Ministry of Industry.

For this, Zheng Yi specifically established a large factory in the suburbs of Beijing, assigning the Imperial Guard and Embroidered Uniform Guard to guard it.

Any craftsman entering or leaving had to go through three inspection procedures to ensure the secrecy within.

Under Zheng Yi’s direction, that area has gradually been transformed into a large arsenal.

Within a five-kilometer radius, over twenty sentries and mobile patrols were added to ensure the safety and secrecy of the site.

Now, part of the artillery factory’s products has started supplying the Divine Strategy Camp.

Reading Zhan Liang’s report, Zheng Yi’s mind was filled with thoughts.

“I originally planned to use the Divine Strategy Camp against the Wu Country’s Black Mountain Pass, but it seems like I need to change the target first.”

“Your Majesty! Currently, our factory can produce over one hundred and fifty Thunderbolts daily. The Red Coat Cannons can only be produced one every ten days, along with other weapons like the Divine Fire Sprayer and Poison Dragon Divine Fire Sprayer.”

Zheng Yi interrupted Zhan Liang and asked, “What is our current inventory?”

Zhan Liang thought for a moment and then replied, “Reporting to Your Majesty, there are over two thousand four hundred Thunderbolts, and five Red Coat Cannons. There are over four hundred Divine Fire Sprayers and Poison Dragon Divine Fire Sprayers.”

“However, due to metallurgical technology issues, the production of Red Coat Cannons is very slow.”

The Divine Fire Sprayer and Poison Dragon Divine Fire Sprayer were other weapons developed by Ministry of Industry officials based on the Red Coat Cannon and volatile oil characteristics.

They look like a considerably miniaturized Red Coat Cannon, containing gunpowder and volatile oil, similar to large fireworks.

For example, the Poison Dragon Divine Fire Sprayer has a total of five layers, loaded with five poison pills, with a range of about ten zhang, and those hit are killed instantly.

This thing is like a knock-off version of a ’shotgun.’

Moreover, Zheng Yi specially set up a ’Research and Development Fund.’

If anyone in the Ministry of Industry can develop powerful firearms, they can receive monetary rewards and even promotions.

Just a month after the arsenal was built, several kinds of different artillery were created and are still under development.

It seems that in every world, war is the only thing that sparks advancements in scientific research.

Gunpowder is also a form of scientific technology!

“It’s enough.”

Zheng Yi succinctly said, “You may leave now, keep accelerating the artillery production at the arsenal.”

“Yes!”

Zhan Liang left, and Zheng Yi summoned Xiaogui.

Currently, Xiaogui is already an eunuch, deeply trusted by Zheng Yi.

Two months ago, Chen Liancang discovered that Xiaogui had considerable potential and exceptionally admitted him into the Shadow Guard.

He is now a Third-grade Martial Artist.

“Xiaogui.”

Xiaogui immediately knelt on the ground, “This servant is here.”

“How is your time in the Divine Strategy Camp?”

“Reporting to Your Majesty, this servant is already familiar with the inside and out of the Divine Strategy Camp.”

“Very good.”

Zheng Yi threw out a token, “This is the token for the Divine Strategy Camp. Take them out for a mission; I will have the Embroidered Uniform Guard cooperate with you.”

“Yes!”

Xiaogui respectfully took the token, “Your Majesty, may I know my mission?”

“Go to Wuzhou.”

“Wuzhou?” Xiaogui was moved, “Yes!”

“You may leave. For specific tasks, look for Ma Jinwu, and the two of you will cooperate.”

Zheng Yi waved a hand, “If this task is done well, I intend to establish the Eastern Depot. By then, you will be the first Factory Director of the Eastern Depot.”

Xiaogui’s eyes suddenly brightened.

Eastern Depot?

Although he doesn’t know what it is, being valued by His Majesty like this must mean it’s significant.

“Yes! Your Majesty, Xiaogui will certainly ensure this mission is accomplished splendidly!”

Xiaogui quickly left, while Zheng Yi’s gaze turned somewhat cold.

“Imperial Sword Manor, Imperial Sword Manor… Such a mere Martial Arts Sect, daring to sell weapons to rebels for petty benefits, truly deserves death!”

“The Embroidered Uniform Guard has already discovered that there is only one Grandmaster Realm Martial Artist and two First-grade Martial Artists in Imperial Sword Manor. Who gave you the courage to go against me!”

…

Half a month later.

Wuzhou, deep night, outside the Imperial Sword Manor.

Over ten figures suddenly appeared in the dense forest.

They varied in height, age, and gender, and wore different clothes, but each had an extremely fierce and ruthless look in their eyes.

“Hehehe… I wondered who it was, turns out it’s the ’Black Cloud Double Assassins’ couple.”

Suddenly, a voice rang out, followed by an elderly man with white eyebrows looking towards a couple on his left.

“I never expected even you would become the court’s lackeys!”

“Hehehe…”

The woman giggled, “Lackeys? We are just in this for the fortune.”

“The court offers a higher price, so of course we’re going to work for them!”

“Don’t you think so, Elder Bai Mei~?”

“Hehe…”

The old man with white eyebrows sneered, “I am a Gold Medal Tributor from the Great Yu Honored Guest Institute. What qualification does a mere Embroidered Uniform Guard have to command me?”

“Honored Guest Institute?”

“As expected of Elder Bai Mei, we can only operate within the Embroidered Uniform Guard, tsk tsk tsk…”

“Golden Body Arhat Chen Jingang, Laoya Valley’s three ghosts, the Red Training Demoness, and the Cyan Valley Demon Physician…”

“These are all notorious figures in the martial arts world. How did the Great Yu Court ever manage to include them all?”

“Hehehe… The Great Yu Court is willing to offer five hundred taels per month for a Third-grade Martial Artist, with additional hefty rewards for each mission, and even access to the cultivation technique secret manuals stored by the Great Yu Royal Family.”

“Such benefits, I wonder how many martial artists have tried to break their heads to get it…”

“Oh? Brother Lin, you’re here too?”

More than ten people were conversing softly, but they all shared a common identity, and were familiar with each other’s names, quickly becoming acquainted.

Among this group, the old man with white eyebrows was naturally the leader.

A Gold Medal Tributor from the Honored Guest Institute, that’s a First-grade Martial Artist!

Someone asked, “Elder Bai Mei, what does the Embroidered Uniform Guard want us to do at the Imperial Sword Manor?”

“The task this time, could it be the Imperial Sword Manor?”

“The overall strength of the Imperial Sword Manor isn’t strong, but still, they’re blacksmiths. At least 20% of martial artists wield swords forged by them, this…”

“Yeah, does the Embroidered Uniform Guard have a death wish by thinking they can take on the Imperial Sword Manor?”

“I’m not clear, but any distress signal from the Imperial Sword Manor could bring at least thirty First-grade strongmen and Grandmaster-level elders…”

Bai Mei shook his head, “Quiet!”

“I only received the task to gather you all, wait for a signal from the Imperial Sword Manor, and once you see it, charge in.”

“For this task, we’ve been told that you’re allowed to loot as you please, whatever you can carry away is yours!”

“However…”

The old man with white eyebrows spoke, and the surrounding martial artists all had burning eyes.

Loot freely?

Whatever can be carried away?

This…

The Great Yu Court truly is generous!

“What’s the catch, Elder Bai Mei, tell us!”

“With just the dozen of us trying to loot the Imperial Sword Manor? That’s suicide!”

“You’re foolish, there must be others involved, haven’t you noticed that there are no Embroidered Uniform Guards here?”

“Oh, right… I just saw Lady Bai and her companions too, that lady is a First-grade strong person…”

The old man with white eyebrows shook his head and cleared his throat, drawing the attention of a dozen people back to him.

“The directive from above is that other spoils can be taken, but any manuals on metallurgy and sword forging from the Imperial Sword Manor must be handed over!”

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