Bai Lin pondered for a moment and said, "In a month, the Xingyu Empire will send troops. They will definitely think that the small Chaos Territory can be easily conquered, so the generals they send will not be very powerful."

"My Lord, take this opportunity to ask your assassin friend to assassinate the enemy general on the way."

"This will not only disrupt the enemy's morale, but also slow down their advance, giving us more time to prepare for battle."

Hearing this, Lin Hao's eyes flickered and he exclaimed: "This delaying tactic is very good and can be adopted."

Bai Lin's face was filled with smile after receiving Lin Hao's approval, and he was obviously very happy.

"Bai Lin, it's a pity that you don't become a military advisor."

Lin Hao looked at Bai Lin and had a new understanding of the latter's wisdom.

"I am just speaking my mind. I still lack a lot of experience in military matters."

Bai Lin said with a humble smile.

"Well, the next thing will be left to you to take charge of."

Lin Hao said calmly: "As for the organization of the Mad Clan warriors' army, I can take care of it myself."

"Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave first."

Bai Lin realized the seriousness of the matter, so he did not linger any longer and started to act very efficiently.

…

In the following period of time, Bai Lin's ability to handle various affairs in the territory gradually became apparent.

Under his strict control, the first batch of Lingyang Stone mined by the Crazy Clan warriors was transported to the Great Yan Dynasty for underground trading using the gang's connections, in exchange for large amounts of food and equipment supplies that were shipped back to the territory.

Although the exchange rate for underground transactions is 10% lower than the market price, it does have one advantage: it is not easy for the news to leak out.

For a whole half month, there was no news leak.

What amazed Lin Hao even more was that the city’s protective wall construction was almost completed.

The main material of the entire city wall is a rare black iron rock brick.

It is ten zhang high and two zhang thick, so there is absolutely no problem with its sturdiness.

Moreover, every hundred meters, there is a fortress, deliberately protruding outside the city wall, which is specifically used to shoot and kill enemies who climb the city wall.

If you look down from the sky, there are hundreds of fortresses forming a large circle, and the scale of defense is definitely at the level of a dynasty's imperial capital.

And at Lin Hao's request, in order to prevent enemy air raids, Bai Lin spared no effort to use a large amount of money and invited a large number of mages to set up a giant protective formation at the bottom of the city.

Once activated, it can instantly condense into a formation light shield, covering the entire city.

However, this kind of large-scale energy consumption is extremely terrifying.

In order to save money, it can only remain stationary during normal times.

Early that morning, when Lin Hao was practicing in the courtyard, a white figure suddenly ran in hurriedly.

"Bai Lin, what's the emergency?"

Lin Hao's eyes turned, and seeing Lin Hao's anxious expression, he couldn't help but ask.

"My Lord, take a look at this!"

Bai Lin looked quite excited. He took out a piece of old kraft paper and handed it to Lin Hao.

"Hmm? This is..."

Lin Hao raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at the design drawing on the cowhide. It was clearly the pattern of a cannon!

"Two days ago, I received inside information from Wanlong Pavilion that a lost military weapon design, the Lingyang Cannon, will be auctioned today."

Bai Lin said excitedly: "If it is made, it will definitely enhance the military defense of our territory."

"Lingyang Cannon?"

Hearing this, Lin Hao's eyes narrowed slightly. He had heard a little about the Lingyang Cannon from the second brother Qin Yu before.

This kind of high-end weapon was not invented by the empire or dynasty.

According to rumors, the Lingyang Cannon originated from the huge Dianzong. It is extremely powerful, and the energy impact contained in a single shot is enough to rival the attack of an advanced rune formation.

However, despite its great power, its consumption is also extremely terrifying, because the Lingyang Cannon requires a large amount of Lingyang Stone as energy.

The energy of one cannon is equivalent to the financial resources to train a thousand soldiers.

Most dynastic forces have limited resources and simply cannot afford to go to war on the battlefield.

So under normal circumstances, luxurious and terrifying killing weapons like the Lingyang Cannon are rarely used!

Later, as time went by, the Lingyang Cannon gradually withdrew from the battlefield, and its smelting techniques, as well as its design drawings and structure, were almost lost.

Unexpectedly, this guy Bai Lin could actually get it from the auction.

"Arrange the casting immediately. Make sure to refine thirty Lingyang Cannons within ten days!"

Lin Hao's face was slightly stern, and he gave the order decisively.

"yes!"

Bai Lin nodded seriously, then hurried away and started to get busy again.

Just when Lin Hao was about to calm down and practice, a guard walked to the gate of the courtyard and respectfully asked: "My Lord, there are two envoys outside who claim to be from the Xingyu Empire who want to see you. May I ask if you will meet them?"

Hearing this, Lin Hao's eyes darkened slightly, and then a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

It seems that the Xingyu Empire has learned that the Chaos Territory has a master, and it plans to use courtesy before force.

"Take them to the front hall and wait for me."

After Lin Hao gave the instructions, he remained indifferent and continued to sit cross-legged on the floor.

"Boss, don't you see them?"

Seeing this, Xiaobai next to him was a little confused and asked curiously.

"Anyway, there won't be any good results if we meet."

Lin Hao raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said lightly: "Instead of doing this, it is better to give them a warning first."

Hearing this, Xiaobai nodded as if he understood.

It is obviously difficult for it to understand such human tricks.

In the animal world, things are not that complicated.

If you are unhappy with the other person, just hit him.

Simple and crude is the best way to solve problems in the primitive animal world where the strong prey on the weak.

At this time, Lin Hao had already closed his eyes and was meditating quietly.

Faintly, an invisible mental force suddenly emanated from his body, drawing in the spiritual energy of the surrounding heaven and earth and slowly tempering his mental strength.

Although he has been busy with territory affairs recently, his cultivation has not stopped with Bai Lin taking care of it.

There are only four months left until the Hundred Colleges Competition, which is relatively speaking not a lot of time.

According to Lin Hao's plan, during this period, the mage level must be upgraded to level seven to achieve a balance with the spiritual power cultivation.

If both combat methods are cultivated to the same level, even if one encounters an eighth-level warrior, one will be able to fight back!