"Today, I will not investigate further because you have worked hard for the people during this time of disaster. However, you must give me a satisfactory explanation regarding the collusion between officials and bandits."
"Your Highness, I have led troops to attack these bandits from Jiangnan before, but they occupy the mountain strongholds, making them extremely difficult to conquer... I..."
"Difficult to attack?"
"Yes."
Hearing this, Ye Qingcheng frowned: "Lord Cha, even crossbows can't break through?"
"Your Highness, the mountain is too high and the terrain is treacherous. It would be difficult for our men to attack it, and the range of our bows and crossbows is also limited."
“Okay, take me to see it, and I’ll make a plan for you to attack the mountain.”
"A plan to attack the mountain?"
"That's right."
After listening, Chadley thought for a moment and nodded.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take you there immediately."
"Alright, Qin Mohan, let's go!"
Then.
The group then arrived at the hilltop occupied by the bandits.
After surveying the terrain, Ye Qingcheng thought for a moment.
"Lord Cha, is it possible to summon that bandit leader?"
Chadley shook his head: "Your Highness, if we want to see the bandit leader, we'll have to bring our troops. They'll come out once they receive the message."
"Alright, if that's the case, let's go back!"
After saying that.
The group then returned to the government office.
Then.
Ye Qingcheng drew up blueprints for a long-range crossbow and wrote out a plan for attacking the mountain, which she then handed to Richard.
Richard was thrilled when he saw it.
"Brilliant! Your Highness, you are truly a genius! To think of such a method, but Your Highness, can this crossbow really reach a range of five hundred meters?"
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