roccoschili Chapter 130 Improvement of the Divine Cannon
Chapter 130 Improvement of the Divine Cannon
Meanwhile, after court, the ministers all came to Jiang Liushen's study. The ministers who had opposed him in court stood up and said, "Lord Bai, who are you looking down on? Our dynasty has so many military generals, and we can't even get a cannon? It's utterly ridiculous!"
Before Bai Jing could speak, a young military officer stepped forward and said, "But she is, after all, a woman. How can she be compared to us men!"
"Your Majesty," Bai Jing declared eloquently, "In ancient times, there was Hua Mulan who took her father's place in the army and fought valiantly on the battlefield; today, there is Jia Xiaoyan who bravely eliminates the tyrant and seeks happiness for the world. Gender should not be a standard for judging a person's ability. Miss Jia and the princess share a deep friendship, which is enough to prove her character. The princess's trust is not something that just anyone can fulfill!"
Jiang Liushen fell into deep thought, and after a moment said, "Lord Bai, I have seen your trust in Miss Jia. But this matter is of great importance, concerning the life and death of the Xijing Kingdom."
"Your Majesty, I guarantee with my life that Miss Jia will not let us down." Bai Jing knelt on one knee, his tone resolute. "Now that the United States and Japan are eyeing us covetously, what we need is someone as brave and resourceful as Miss Jia. The Divine Cannon in her hands may be the key to turning the tide for us."
Jiang Liushen looked at Bai Jing kneeling on the ground, and his doubts gradually dissipated. He stood up and helped Bai Jing up, saying, "Very well, since Lord Bai trusts her so much, I also trust your judgment. I hope that Miss Jia can live up to expectations and lead us through this difficult time."
While Jia Xiaoyan was getting ready in the harem, she suddenly heard the system's voice: "Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission and protecting the people of Xijing Kingdom. The reward is an improved version of the Divine Cannon. The blueprints have been sent. Please retrieve them yourself!"
As the system's voice grew fainter, a wealth of knowledge she had never seen before surfaced in Jia Xiaoyan's mind, as if it had been thoroughly integrated into her understanding.
She was taken aback at first, then her eyes lit up with surprise and excitement. "It's an improved version of the Divine Cannon! This is a godsend!" Jia Xiaoyan murmured to herself.
She didn't even have time to put down the comb before she abruptly stopped washing herself. With lightning speed, she tidied her slightly disheveled clothes and then hurriedly ran towards the spot where the cannon was placed.
Jia Xiaoyan jogged to the warehouse, calmed her rapid breathing, and then slowly closed her eyes, concentrating intently on her mental energy. She carefully searched the depths of her mind for the mysterious blueprint the system had given her. Time ticked by, and finally, after a brief but tense wait, the precious blueprint clearly appeared in her mind.
A moment later, Jia Xiaoyan suddenly opened her tightly closed eyes, which were now sparkling with confidence.
Without hesitation, she picked up the paper and pen on the table and began to sketch rapidly on the snow-white paper. As the pen tip rubbed against the paper, making a soft scratching sound, a beautiful design gradually emerged.
"Look! These are the blueprints for the Divine Cannon that I've meticulously improved! Compared to the previous version, this new cannon is not only more powerful, but its range is also much longer than you can imagine! Moreover, its operation is much simpler and easier to understand!" Jia Xiaoyan excitedly introduced the blueprints to the people around her while drawing rapidly.
At the same time, the system's calm and magnetic voice rang out, explaining in detail the ingenious aspects of the blueprint to everyone.
At the same moment, Jiang Liushen and other relevant personnel also received this shocking news.
Especially those ministers who were usually pampered and cautious, were terrified upon hearing this news, their faces turning pale with fear. They were secretly worried: what if this audacious woman accidentally damaged such an important cannon? So, without thinking twice, they rushed towards Jia Xiaoyan's location.
Before long, the ministers, panting heavily, arrived at the scene.
Jia Xiaoyan stood there, holding the newly completed revised blueprint, looking radiant. Her large, watery eyes blinked brightly, as dazzling as the most brilliant stars in the night sky.
“Miss Jia, you…” The leading old minister, clutching his chest and panting heavily, was interrupted by Jia Xiaoyan before he could finish speaking.
"My lords, please allow me to explain in detail." Jia Xiaoyan smiled and said calmly, "This improved version of the Divine Machine Cannon is a reward I received from the system. It embodies unprecedented wisdom and technology. The increase in power and range will give us an absolute advantage on the battlefield, and its simple operation will allow soldiers to get started more quickly, greatly improving combat efficiency."
A young minister frowned and questioned, "Miss Jia, these blueprints are good, but what if something goes wrong during the manufacturing process, or if they are used improperly? Wouldn't that be counterproductive?"
Jia Xiaoyan looked at him with a firm gaze: "Don't worry, sir, I will personally carry out this improvement to ensure that the Divine Cannon can achieve its maximum effect."
At this moment, Bai Jing also stepped forward and said, "My lords, Miss Jia is wholeheartedly devoted to the Western Jing Kingdom, and everyone has witnessed her efforts during this period. We should trust her."
Emperor Jiang Liushen slowly spoke, "I have no doubt about Miss Jia's abilities and determination. This improved version of the Divine Cannon is key to our fight against the United States and Japan. Let's all work together and stop making unfounded doubts."
As Jia Xiaoyan announced the start of manufacturing the improved version of the Divine Machine Cannon, in the initial stages, when attempting to cast a new type of cannon barrel, the more stringent requirements for materials led to multiple failed attempts.
The new alloy formula kept cracking at high temperatures, causing everyone great distress. Jia Xiaoyan, however, did not falter. Using the knowledge granted by the system, she repeatedly studied and adjusted the formula proportions.
The elderly minister, upon learning of the setbacks, was filled with worry. Standing in the court, his brow furrowed, he pondered to himself: "This improved version of the Divine Cannon is a matter of life and death for the Western Jing Kingdom. If it fails, how will we defend ourselves against the attacks of the United States and Japan? Although Miss Jia is capable, this problem is so thorny, can she really solve it smoothly?"
Jia Xiaoyan's eyes lit up as she suddenly thought of a rare ore that could improve the toughness of alloys. Her cheeks flushed with excitement, and her eyes sparkled with hope. She immediately followed the system's instructions and redeemed the points.
After the ore was added, the newly cast cannon barrel successfully withstood the high temperature and pressure tests, and everyone cheered.