Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

"train……?"

Zhuang Shigong and others frowned in surprise, not knowing what this meant.

Daqian had previously learned a lot of Qin Ming's advanced technologies during the war.

Even the Western Regions and Western Shu began to introduce Qin Ming's methods.

But Daqian was different from them. He did not pay much attention to this means of transportation and even thought that trains were inferior to firearms.

So they focused all their attention on firearms and neglected to understand trains.

"I seem to have heard something about it. Isn't it used to transport things over long distances?"

Zhuang Shigong snorted coldly, his face showing disdain.

They had only heard it from others, and none of them had ever seen the effect of the train.

Naturally, there is no way to guess Qin Ming's strength.

"If we can transport things, can't we transport people?"

Qin Ming spoke lightly.

"It will take at least half a month for the imperial court to arrange troops and support. The subsequent supply of materials is even more costly and inefficient."

"My men travel on the rails and can reach any country in the Western Regions in just two days."

"Doesn't this mean they are being sheltered?"

After the answer was revealed to them, Zhuang Shigong and others were suddenly stunned.

"Can you... transport people?"

Now they were all a little shocked.

What Qin Ming said was beyond their imagination.

Anyone with a clear mind will understand what he means.

"Go back. You can't compete with Lingnan. Tell the people in the court that starting today, the Western Regions and Western Shu will sever ties with Daqian."

"Impossible... Absolutely impossible! You're hostile to Daqian, and you're going to drag them into this?"

Zhuang Shigong immediately refuted.

But he was interrupted by Qin Ming.

"It only takes two days to get from the Western Regions to Lingnan, but it takes ten times longer to get to Daqian. Who would have the time to go there?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Shigong fell silent.

The other party has already closed the door and is playing by himself.

If Daqian had not started the war, it would not even have had the opportunity to steal technology from Qin Ming.

Of course, there is no way to use the train.

If this continues, the gap between the two sides will only get bigger.

When he thought of this, his face turned ugly.

"Is that what you mean?"

Unable to argue with Qin Ming, he could only turn and look at the King of Loulan, trying to put pressure on the King of Loulan in this way.

"Yes."

Unfortunately, the King of Loulan didn't give him any face at all.

Come to think of it, they had agreed to jointly isolate Qin Ming, but they only used the Western Regions as a shield.

This time he came here relying on the victory in the Northern War, and he was in high spirits again.

The countries in the Western Regions are not vassal states of Daqian. Who would indulge them?

Given the opportunity, the King of Loulan naturally took it without hesitation.

"You are so ruthless, aren't you afraid of Daqian's attack? We have sufficient military strength and are fully armed with firearms! How can you defeat an army of hundreds of thousands?"

Seeing that the last possibility was wiped out, Zhuang Shigong slammed the table and roared in a timid manner.

"Playing tough with me?"

Qin Ming shook his head slowly.

"Zhuang Shigong, don't forget who you learned how to use firearms from."

"You'd think of using firearms to threaten Lingnan?"

Faced with Qin Ming's relaxed expression, Zhuang Shigong was silent for a moment.

Qin Ming was right. Daqian's firearms technology was entirely acquired through the battle with Qin Ming.

After the truce, their firearms remained the same.

Emperor Qian did not even conduct in-depth research on firearms technology.

The reason is very simple. It is mainly because Emperor Qian felt that as long as firearms can kill people, it is enough and there is no need to focus on improvement.

In addition, with the invasion of northern tribes later, they needed to urgently arm the entire army.

The most basic version of the musket was hastily taken out and distributed to various troops.

Until now, they don’t want to change because they are afraid of spending money.

"Go back. Even if the two armies are at war, it's not up to you to decide."

Qin Ming spoke lightly, but his tone carried a tone of unquestionable authority.

Zhuang Shigong sat in the main hall, looking extremely embarrassed, and for a moment he didn't know whether to leave or stay.

Finally, the King of Loulan said calmly:

"We and Daqian have done our utmost. We hope you will not come to the Western Regions again."

Seeing that even the King of Loulan said this, Zhuang Shigong stood up and said with a gloomy face:

"Okay, don't regret it!"

Turning around, he hurried away with his men in a cowardly manner.

After he left, the King of Loulan asked Qin Ming:

"Your Excellency Prince Qin, is your idea of ​​transporting soldiers by train really feasible?"

"Of course, we can just bring two more locomotives to transport them all."

Qin Ming spoke seriously, and the King of Loulan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that he had made the right choice in choosing Lingnan.

"How about... you stay here for a few days and guide our railway construction?"

Qin Ming raised his eyebrows, looked at him strangely and said:

"Why let me come?"

"It's like this. Although the many countries in our Western Region are united, they will not interfere in each other's internal affairs. Therefore, the train tracks we build may be a little strange in shape."

Hearing this, Qin Ming immediately realized the key point.

The problems they are facing now are not actually construction-related.

But it's the lack of a planner.

The most important issue is how to build the railway tracks efficiently and save Qin Ming time when traveling between countries.

"Okay, I'll discuss this with you guys over the next few days."

Qin Ming nodded slowly, and then prepared to stay here for a while.

A few days later, Zhuang Shigong also returned to the court.

Even though things went wrong this time, he didn't have any worries.

"Your Majesty, the Western Regions do not choose to stand with us."

After meeting Emperor Qian, Zhuang Shigong reported the situation honestly.

A flash of anger appeared in Emperor Qian's eyes.

"Why? Didn't I tell you that we must cut off their ties with Lingnan at any cost?"

"Your Majesty, I have tried every possible means, even threatening them with military force."

Zhuang Shigong hurriedly defended himself and even revealed his cards.

Emperor Qian was startled and said in surprise:

"The Western Regions aren't even afraid of Daqian sending out troops?!"

"Your Majesty, they have invited the King of Qin, who said he wants to protect the Western Regions."

Zhuang Shigong found an opportunity and immediately pushed all the problems onto Qin Ming.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qian angrily slammed the table and said:

"What!?"

"Lingnan actually came to the Western Regions to provoke us! He really doesn't know how to live or die!"

Zhuang Shigong quickly fanned the flames and said:

"Yes, Your Majesty. The King of Qin also said that his army is ready to support the Western Regions at any time, so we should be careful."

"Bastard!"

Emperor Qian took a deep breath, and his heart began to pound wildly in his intense anger.

"Have the northern army withdraw after the negotiations and reinforce the Changhe River Basin!"

"I want to see what makes them so arrogant!"

Seeing that a new war was about to begin, Zhuang Shigong was extremely excited.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

A hint of relief at having had great revenge flashed in his eyes.

So what if the King of Qin was defeated by this little brat?