Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

Facing Liu Chuang's doubts, Qin Ming explained calmly:

"The strength of Lingnan lies not only in technology, but also in our infrastructure."

"But crossing the long river will limit our support speed, logistical supplies, and other aspects."

"If you are not fully prepared, I don't want you to take action."

After crossing the long river, Qin Ming would not need to spend any more effort and Daqian would fall into disarray.

During this period, what they need to do is stabilize the military camp.

"Okay, give me a few big ships first."

After Liu Chuang understood Qin Ming's meaning, he said no more.

When he walked out of the barracks, Qin Ming looked at Liu Chuang and suddenly said with a smile:

"After crossing the long river, the battle situation is somewhat disadvantageous. Do you have any ideas for the defense of this area?"

Liu Chuang thought about it and said honestly:

"I plan to deploy three hundred cannons: one hundred on the river, one hundred on the bridges, and one hundred each in the mountains and forests behind us."

Any defensive fear ultimately comes down to insufficient firepower.

As long as there is enough ammunition, Liu Chuang wants to cover the entire area.

If the enemy dares to come, no one will be able to escape.

"You are... quite cruel."

Qin Ming's mouth twitched.

Liu Chuang chuckled.

"Your Highness, you suddenly said this. Do you have any new ideas?"

"Yes, but I need to go back and check on the progress of the composite material this time."

Qin Ming smiled and patted his shoulder, whispering:

"Next time you see me, you'll be shocked."

"Are you kidding me? Sniper rifles don't scare me, so what else can scare me?"

"You'll know then."

"Okay, I'll wait."

After saying goodbye to him, Qin Ming returned to the Lingnan Workshop and first found Chen Shimao, who had been controlling the situation in the rear.

"Teacher, can composite materials be made?"

"Yes, we can use what we get from petroleum fractionation to weave a composite fabric with better defensive properties."

As he spoke, Chen Shimao pulled out three pieces of cloth from his sleeve and handed them to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming pulled out the dagger from his waist and scratched the three pieces of composite material with the blade several times.

In the end, only a faint white mark was left.

"It has good defensive properties and is non-flammable, but the breathable ones are more expensive, while the non-breathable ones are cheaper."

Chen Shimao and his team tried many combinations.

The effect is still good, but you can't have your cake and eat it too.

If you want to have breathability, defense and non-flammability, you need to spend a lot of money.

It costs almost a hundred taels of silver to make a bulletproof vest like this.

"It turns out there's no such thing as having the best of both worlds, but I just happen to need some airtight materials."

Qin Ming spoke with a smile, his tone extremely relaxed.

"What does your highness want to do?"

"Teacher, do you believe that people can fly into the sky?"

Qin Ming suddenly asked.

“Fly into the sky!?”

Chen Shimao immediately shook his head.

"If it could fly into the sky, it would probably have a huge impact and change on the battlefield."

"Come on, I'll show you around."

Qin Ming spoke with a smile, and then took Chen Shimao with him and rushed towards the workshop rest area in the distance.

The higher-level craftsmen here have special rest time while working.

"Everyone, come to life."

Qin Ming gathered some wood and stood in front of the people with some white paper.

Hearing this, they all stood up.

"Your Highness, what good things do you have?"

"It's simple, look at this."

Qin Ming casually made a frame with wood, and then used the white paper in his hand and glue to make a Kongming lantern.

After the fire was lit, the Kongming lantern quickly flew into the sky.

"Do you understand the principle? If we make this bigger, our people can fly into the sky."

"These recent composite materials can be used to make things strong enough."

This is the basic principle of hot air ballooning.

Qin Ming had never dared to let them do it before, as his main concern was that the hot air balloon was not strong enough.

If it flies into the sky and falls down and kills someone, no one will dare to use it again.

But after seeing the materials Chen Shimao presented, he was sure that nothing would go wrong.

Then I found the craftsmen and told them about it.

"God?"

"If it could take people to the sky, that would be outrageous indeed."

Everyone stared with eyes wide open, their faces full of longing.

After Qin Ming briefly planned some general directions with them, he let the craftsmen start production.

Before leaving, Chen Shimao said to Qin Ming:

"Your Highness has already occupied the Changhe River?"

"Teacher, you guessed it."

"Yes, otherwise you wouldn't have suddenly resorted to the tactics you used in the air."

In this area of ​​the Changhe River, there is actually no good way to defend it except fighting on the water.

So Qin Ming turned his eyes to the sky.

Make a hot air balloon and hover it over the river.

Occupying a high position, they can control the entire river channel and even drop explosives directly from above. They can use the advantage of being at high altitude and unable to reach the enemy to annihilate the enemy.

This weapon is even more powerful than a hot air balloon.

Unless it is some specially made powerful crossbow that can penetrate hundreds of meters in the air and hit their hot air balloons.

But if Qin Ming's hot air balloons had the extraordinary defensive power of composite materials, even those powerful crossbows might not be able to penetrate them from hundreds of meters away.

"This is indeed a powerful tactic, but it's best kept as a trump card."

At this time, Chen Shimao suddenly spoke up to remind Qin Ming.

"Why do you suddenly say that?"

Qin Ming was a little surprised. This was a special method he prepared specifically for Liu Chuang, but Chen Shimao did not allow him to use it.

It seems like he is worried about something.

"Your Highness, Daqian is imposing heavy taxes. Do you think they are going to mobilize the army?"

"I think so, but they definitely don't have the ability right now. I don't know why they are so anxious."

"That's the problem. If there's no outside help, why would they rush to take action?"

Chen Shimao's words made Qin Ming stunned.

“Where will the foreign aid come from?”

"It could be the Western Regions, or it could be overseas."

Chen Shimao has a very thorough understanding of the situation.

"There's no reason for the Western Regions to take action. If you insist, it can only be overseas."

Qin Ming frowned slightly, and a layer of gloom covered his heart.

The major overseas forces can extend their hands to Daqian and force Daqian to collect heavy taxes in such chaotic times.

It seems that their strength is not weak.

"Teacher, do you want me to hide this trump card and use it when Daqian really takes action?"

"Yes."

"okay I know."

Qin Ming decided to follow Chen Shimao's advice.

The enemy is in the dark, so it is always better to be cautious.

"I'm going to Jiangnan Port."

After thinking about it, Qin Ming turned around and prepared to head towards Jiangnan.

Before this, he arranged for Wu Shizhong and Cao Chuan to take people out to sea to investigate the situation.

After some time has passed, I think there will be news.

Originally, Qin Ming didn't understand what was going on.

But with Chen Shimao's reminder, his focus now lies overseas.

He had a hunch that the forces behind the Fire Worshiping Kingdom might very well come to help the Daqian Dynasty.

So you have to go and see it.