Chapter 477 Ceasefire
Qin Jinzhi looked at Zhuge Zhi.
"What if what you ask for requires you to pay with your life?"
Zhuge Zhi and Mo Ziyuan exchanged a smile.
"I never make assumptions. If, supposing, or hypothetical scenarios don't apply to me. The only way to know the outcome of what I want is to do it to the very end. What Ziyuan and I want to do is risk our lives. If our abilities don't match our ambitions, isn't it only right that we pay with our lives?"
These words are utterly arrogant.
Only such arrogance could make someone a companion to Qin Jinzhi.
In this world, they want to accomplish something.
It was a world of swords and shadows, where life and death were irrelevant.
If you lack the ability, then you have no right to complain about fate or others.
Qin Jinzhi was silent for a moment, then laughed.
"Then let me see what you're capable of."
Mo Ziyuan stood up and stood next to Zhuge Zhi, a determined smile on her face.
Gongshu Zhi was summoned in.
The four of them sat together.
Qin Jinzhi said, "The mechanical beasts played a crucial role in the successful breach of the city this time, but they also have a fatal flaw."
Mo Ziyuan nodded, "The mechanical beasts are indestructible and very advantageous for attacking cities, but they must be operated by someone. If the soldier operating them dies, the mechanical beasts will also perish."
Zhuge Zhi also spoke up: "Although these mechanical beasts are indestructible, they are also cumbersome. If they are knocked over by external force, they will lose their mobility. Each mechanical beast requires at least ten soldiers to lift it up, so once a mechanical beast falls to the ground, it will become useless."
Gongshu Zhi nodded in agreement upon hearing their words.
“I’ve thought of what you’ve said, but I haven’t found a better solution yet. So I could only make an escape route in the belly of the mechanical beast. Once the mechanical beast falls, the soldiers inside can escape quickly. But we don’t need to worry too much for now. The outer shell of the mechanical beast is very sturdy and can even withstand catapults. The soldiers’ lives can be guaranteed to the greatest extent inside.”
Qin Jinzhi's expression was somewhat grave. "The mechanical beasts are indeed indestructible in appearance, but there are many hidden dangers on the battlefield. The inner lining of the mechanical beasts is sealed. If they encounter water or fire attacks, the soldiers inside will not be able to escape. Moreover, I have noticed in the past few days that the hearing of the soldiers who operate the mechanical beasts has been damaged to varying degrees."
Mo Ziyuan looked at Gongshu Zhi, "Azhi and I can help you improve your mechanical beast, are you willing?"
Zhuge Zhi said from the side, "This is an inquiry; you can refuse."
Every mechanism is the result of the tireless efforts of its creators, working day and night.
This embodies the creator's thoughts and talent.
Zhuge Zhi's words were not just polite talk; altering someone else's mechanisms without authorization is a major taboo.
Qin Jinzhi nodded in agreement, "That's right, you can refuse."
She knew that Gongshu Zhi would do as she asked, but this was her bottom line.
Gongshu Zhi burst into laughter.
“Miss Zhuge, you are being too polite. We have gathered here, and although we each have our own thoughts, we have the same ultimate goal. The soldiers outside are also citizens of the Great Jin. Their parents, brothers and sisters are waiting for them to come home. If we can save their lives, what does it matter if we dismantle this mechanical beast?”
Gongshu Zhi looked at Qin Jinzhi and immediately put on the demeanor of an elder.
"Besides, my daughter is the vanguard of this national war. If the problem of this mechanical beast can be solved, my daughter will be in less danger."
Zhuge Zhi looked at Mo Ziyuan and laughed loudly, "You're so lucky to have such a capable daughter."
Mo Ziyuan smiled and then picked up the pen from the desk.
He took a blueprint out of his pocket.
Those blueprints were indeed the blueprints for Gongshu Zhi's mechanical beast.
Half an hour later, Qin Jinzhi looked at the blueprint, stood up, and bowed to the three of them.
"Thank you for your help. Time is of the essence. The Chu Kingdom will soon have a solution to the problem of the mechanical beasts. Thank you for your hard work."
Mo Ziyuan and Zhuge Zhi immediately stood up. "Let's go to the mecha camp now."
After the two left the tent, Gongshu Zhi glanced at Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi had already lowered her head and started looking at the enemy country's defenses again.
Gongshu Zhi pursed his lips and walked outside.
Just then, Qin Jinzhi's voice came from behind.
"Take good care of your old life. If you die, don't blame me for not taking care of you in your old age."
Gongshu Zhi didn't turn around, but his face broke into a wide smile.
Qin Jinzhi's words soon came true, and the Chu Kingdom moved cannons onto the city walls.
After the immense force overturned the mechanical beast, it lost its function in siege warfare.
The two sides are deadlocked.
Gongshu Zhi, Mozi Yuan, and Zhuge Zhi, along with the entire mecha battalion, worked tirelessly for five days without sleep.
The first batch of simple yet complete mechanical beasts has finally been forged.
Mo Ziyuan walked up to Qin Jinzhi.
"We added spikes to the feet of the mechanical beasts so that they would pierce the ground upon landing, reducing the risk of being overturned by artillery fire. We also added connecting rings to both sides of the mechanical beasts. Connecting these rings not only doubles the effectiveness of the mechanical beasts, but if one of the mechanical beasts becomes immobile, the soldiers inside can quickly hide in the other mechanical beast. Furthermore, we installed oil on the legs of the mechanical beasts so that we can use fire to attack when there are many enemy troops. We also added a guard inside the viewing port to protect against arrows and hidden weapons. We added an operating position inside, so that one mechanical beast can be operated by two people, one to operate the movement and the other to operate the attack."
After gripping the mechanical beast tightly, Qin Jinzhi surveyed the area once more.
"Excellent, let's use this to attack the city today."
Just then, a soldier rushed into the mech camp.
"Vanguard, the Marshal wants you to come to his tent. He says it's important!"
Qin Jinzhi frowned and said to the three men, "Tell the soldiers to quickly familiarize themselves with the operation. I'll be right back!"
As he spoke, he followed the soldier toward Qin Ye's tent.
Upon opening the tent flap, Qin Jinzhi was taken aback to see people who should be thousands of miles away.
"Oh my princess, what a terrible ordeal you've suffered!"
When Eunuch Hong saw Qin Jinzhi lifting the tent flap, tears immediately streamed down his face.
Qin Jinzhi's face was chapped from the wind and sand at the border.
My skin has also become quite darker.
There were also some small wounds on his face.
Qin Jinzhi had grown up pampered and spoiled since childhood; she had never suffered like this before.
What he imagined going to the battlefield was not like this at all.
Grandpa Hong ran to Qin Jinzhi's side, crying.
Qin Jinzhi frowned. "Eunuch Hong? What are you doing here?"
Eunuch Hong quickly wiped away his tears, "This old servant has come to deliver an imperial decree."
Qin Jinzhi looked at Qin Ye, who was also very puzzled.
"I don't know what the decree is."
Qin Jinzhi looked at Eunuch Hong and said, "Since it is an imperial decree, Eunuch Hong, please proclaim it."
Eunuch Hong took the imperial edict handed to him by the eunuch behind him.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Marshal Qin Ye is ordered to immediately cease hostilities, Fenglao Pass to be returned to the State of Chu, and the border army to retreat thirty li. This is the imperial decree!"
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