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Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 241: A Million-Man Army Besieges
Li Xian squeezed to the front amidst the calls of “Young Master, Prince.” At the very front, near the corner of the factory building, stood an engine almost entirely encased in a stainless steel shell.
At this moment, the engine was burning and roaring, with a three-meter-long flame shooting out from the rear while continuously sucking in a large amount of air from the front. The wind speed instrument indicated that the engine was drawing in air at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
After observing the flames, Li Xian took in the entire engine. It was massive, about four meters long and two meters tall—large enough for a person to crawl through with ease. Its surface was covered in winding pipelines.
Looking beneath the engine, he saw figures busy at work. It was Yun Feihong, leading her team of technicians in inspecting the engine. Her petite figure stood in stark contrast to the massive machine.
Seeing Li Xian arrive, Yun Feihong, exhausted yet exhilarated, walked over and said, “Young Master, we did it!”
Three simple words—”we did it”—carried with them an untold amount of sweat and even tears.
Looking at the fatigued Yun Feihong, Li Xian couldn’t help but ask, “Can you keep going?”
“Yes!” Yun Feihong’s fighting spirit instantly reignited. “Isn’t it just a supersonic aircraft? There’s no challenge too great! We’ve already mastered jet engine technology. Within six months at most, the first real supersonic aircraft will be completed, leaving even Nascent Soul cultivators dumbfounded.
Not to mention aircraft—our flight equipment division will take on the future development of rockets as well!”
Li Xian pondered for a moment but refrained from saying anything discouraging. “Alright! Every worker in the flight equipment division will immediately receive a temporary bonus of 500,000 points! More rewards will be distributed after further calculations.”
“Ohhh!” A volcanic eruption of cheers drowned out even the roar of the engine.
In the past, 500,000 points could be exchanged for a single spirit stone. Of course, now that Anyang had liquid spiritual energy, people no longer valued spirit stones as much. However, the honor represented by 500,000 points was undeniable.
Standing nearby, Yun Feihong began reporting on their progress: “Young Master, I dare not take full credit for the development of the jet engine. It was made possible by the technical foundations laid during our work on propeller-driven aircraft. Moreover, we received great support from our fellow divisions—everyone collaborated to develop this engine.
The air compressor at the front of the engine—most of the technical challenges related to this were handled by the mechanical division.
The design of the fuel pipeline benefited greatly from the expertise of the internal combustion engine division and the petroleum refining team.
The blades, nozzles, and other components were made possible thanks to the precision tools division.
Even the engine bearings were produced through the tireless efforts of the parts and bearings division, working overtime.
Nearly every division participated in the project. Without everyone’s collective effort, we could never have completed the design and production of the jet engine so smoothly.”
Li Xian surveyed the surroundings and nodded slightly. “Rest assured, everyone’s contributions will be acknowledged. Fang Shijing, compile a report detailing the contributions of each division, workshop, and even individual workers. We will distribute the rewards accordingly.”
“Yes,” Fang Shijing responded immediately.
Li Xian then inquired about some technical details, encouraged the workers, and left feeling satisfied. The speed of technological advancement far exceeded his expectations. Initially, he had believed that even with his guidance and the deep foundations of the Immortal Realm, it would take at least five years to reach the level of jet engine technology. Yet, within less than a year of achieving breakthroughs in internal combustion technology, jet engine development had already reached a preliminary stage of maturity.
Of course, having a jet engine did not automatically mean they had a supersonic aircraft—aircraft design was equally critical. But with the core technology in place, the countdown to a supersonic plane had begun.
In this Immortal Realm, propeller-driven aircraft were destined to be of little use. Li Xian would never forget that the streets of the Qi Kingdom were filled with Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators. A single Nascent Soul cultivator could effortlessly take down thousands, even tens of thousands, of propeller planes.
But if they had supersonic aircraft, it would be a different story.
“The weather is really nice today.” Li Xian looked at the sky, which was covered with dark clouds, and said this.
“Pfft…” Xia Qingqing leaned on Li Xian’s shoulder, laughing like a delicate willow swaying in the spring breeze.
Ling Zhifeng timely added, “Dark clouds fill the sky, the city is besieged on all sides. The storm is coming, and the winds are rising.”
Fang Shijing dragged Ling Zhifeng away, saying, “Damn it, do you even know how to talk? The young master is in a great mood today, don’t you know that? As for things like a million soldiers and a city under siege, those are just minor issues. The young master has been prepared for a long time. Let’s go, let’s go…”
After returning to Anyang City, Li Xian immediately convened a discussion meeting. Earlier, he had been busy examining the Foundation Establishment Pill Liquid, which had caused a slight delay. Of course, during this time, Xu Ren and the others had already conducted preliminary discussions and had a rough plan in mind.
Li Yuanming, the strategist known for his sharp words, spoke with his characteristic tone, “Congratulations, young master. After this battle, we will have the perfect reason to seize territory, annexing Luliang County, Dongyuan County, and even Nanyang County. I’ve heard that there is an enormous oil field in Nanyang County.”
Li Xian nodded and looked at Xu Ren. Xu Ren was full of confidence, “Young master, there is no need to worry. There is no danger at all. We have been fully prepared for a long time. What we should be thinking about now is: what should we do after achieving victory?”
The surrounding officials all expressed that victory was absolutely certain, and what they should be discussing now was how to enjoy the benefits after the war.
Finally, Bei Chen Yuqing pointed at the sand table and began explaining, “Although we appear to be besieged on all sides, each faction has its own agenda. First of all, Guangling County and the Wang family will not exert much effort. This is because Guangling County is separated from us by Wuyang County, Songzhou County, and Nanyang County. Even if they win, they won’t gain anything.
Moreover, Guangling County recently suffered a defeat, and they might even backstab their so-called allies. As long as we offer them some benefits, they will waver. If we win, there’s even a chance that Guangling County will become our ‘ally.’
Next, there are Dongyuan County and Nanyang County. Although these two are our sworn enemies, they are also at odds with each other. This means that their marching schedules and routes will differ, giving us the perfect opportunity to defeat them one by one.
Similarly, Songzhou County and Nanyang County are in the same situation. Songzhou County is currently fighting with the eldest prince’s Baofeng County over Wuyang County, and the two sides are not united.
Overall, even without our advanced weaponry, we can still secure victory. With our military equipment, our victory will be swift and decisive.”
Bei Chen Yuqing’s analysis made everyone nod in agreement.
Yan Ze’an then spoke up, “The people fully support us going to war because we are in a defensive position. This is a just war. Moreover, many merchants have even voluntarily expressed their willingness to take on the military’s transportation tasks.”
Li Xian tapped the back of his chair, deliberating for a long time before looking at Wu Peng. “Wu Peng, have you investigated how many troops the enemy actually has?”
“They claim to have a million troops, but in reality, they have about 200,000 elite soldiers and 300,000 regular soldiers. The rest are just civilian laborers. Seventy percent of their military strength comes from the eldest prince and Nanyang County. Additionally, it seems that Jin State in the south is showing signs of restlessness.”