A slight smile finally appeared on Zhao Muyun's face.
Although it is only a preliminary success and still some distance away from mass production and practical application, it is undoubtedly a crucial step.
"Great! Master Lu, thank you for your hard work! All the craftsmen who participated will be rewarded handsomely!"
Zhao Muyun ordered, "Next, focus on developing molds and processes for mass casting! I don't want one or two, I want a hundred! A thousand!"
"Yes, sir!" Lu Zhizi and other craftsmen responded loudly, their morale high.
Technological breakthroughs bring not only weapon upgrades, but also boosts confidence.
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Just as Zhao Muyun was immersed in the technological breakthrough of the Thunder Bomb, Shen Qian brought the latest information about Xijing.
"General Yun, Village Chief He has already contacted Xijing and is trying to get their opinion."
"Also, He Zhaizhu's people said that Li Jingang's life in Xijing is not easy."
Shen Qian reported, "Although he has claimed the title of emperor, there are many factions and contradictions within the country."
"General Ma Zongliang was arrogant and domineering. He wouldn't listen to anyone except Li Jingang. Li Hu and Yang Yan were fighting him openly and secretly."
When Zhao Muyun heard this, a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.
When a nouveau riche suddenly comes to power, internal instability is inevitable once they settle down.
"Have He's men contact that 'Prime Minister' Yang Yan as well."
Zhao Muyun pondered, "This man was once a poor scholar. Although he is Li Jingang's brother-in-law, he has great ambitions and naturally cannot tolerate what Ma Zongliang did."
"We might be able to open a gap through him."
"What does Yun Shuai want?" Shen Qian asked.
"Sell him some things he urgently needs, such as moldy food and standard weapons that we have already eliminated."
"At the same time, we can exchange them for things we need, such as the high-quality saltpeter that is a specialty of Guanzhong."
"Or maybe ask him to 'help' us 'appease' those local tyrants who are dissatisfied with Li Jingang."
Zhao Muyun said calmly, "By the way, let's add more fuel to the fire between him and Ma Zongliang."
In troubled times, food and weapons are the hardest currency.
Zhao Muyun has the support of Yinzhou, Xiazhou and Yanzhou. Although he is not rich, he can still squeeze out some supplies to stir up the muddy water in Xijing.
"I understand!" Shen Qian understood.
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