I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

Baona pushed open the mottled wooden door of the armory, and a damp and moldy smell hit her in the face, making her throat itchy.

In the dim light, broken weapons were piled together in a mess, the blade of the stone axe was curled, the tip of the stone spear was broken, and the wooden shield was full of cracks.

There was not a single intact weapon in sight.

She reached out and picked up a stone axe. The roughness of the axe made her heart sink. The quality of this weapon was so poor that it would be difficult to use it in the battlefield, let alone in training.

His fingertips stroked the notch on the axe blade, as if he could feel the helplessness of the soldiers during training.

Nangong Weapon Craftsman rubbed his hands and stood aside uncomfortably, beads of sweat sliding down his forehead and dripping onto the dusty ground, instantly spreading a dark mark.

"Alas, these weapons are leftovers from the previous Clash of Clans. The ones that can be used have been distributed to the soldiers..." He said in a low voice with a hint of guilt.

The armory was filled with a depressing atmosphere, making it hard for Baona to breathe.

She knew that the soldiers' fighting spirit, which had just been ignited, would soon be extinguished by this cruel reality.

"We can't go on like this." Baona put down the stone axe and said firmly, "We must come up with a new way." She turned and walked out of the armory. The glaring sunlight made her squint slightly, but her thoughts surged like a tide.

Back at the training ground, Baona pulled Zuoqiu's military strategist aside and told him everything about the armory.

"Now we can only reduce the scale of training and preserve the existing weapons." Zuoqiu military strategist frowned and spoke in a serious tone.

"No!" Baona refused without thinking. "Reducing the scale of training will only lower the morale of the soldiers. We have worked so hard to ignite their fighting spirit. We can't give up just like that!" Her tone was hurried and a little anxious.

"But how can we train without weapons?" Zuoqiu Military Advisor spread his hands, a hint of helplessness in his tone, "A good cook cannot cook without rice!"

"There must be a way!" Baona clenched her fists, her eyes swept across the soldiers on the parade ground with determination, and a spirit of not giving up rose in her heart.

"We can..." Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by a loud voice.

"Baona, the method you mentioned is this?" The Liangqiu military instructor held a...

Something made of mud?

In the sunlight, what the Liangqiu military instructor held in his hand was indeed a weapon made of mud - a rough mud sword.

His usually stern face now had a barely perceptible smile.

"Mud?" Baona repeated in confusion, not reacting for a moment.

The Liangqiu military instructor handed her the mud sword. "If you don't have enough resources, then create them. We can use mud to make weapons for simulation training. This will not only improve the soldiers' skills, but also save precious stone and wood."

These words stunned everyone present.

How could the Liangqiu military instructor, who is always known for his strictness and old-fashionedness, come up with such an innovative training method?

Zuoqiu military strategist opened his mouth in surprise and was speechless for a long time.

A subtle atmosphere spread among the crowd, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Baona was also filled with surprise, but more of it was joy.

She didn't expect that the first person to stand up and support her would be Liangqiu Military Instructor.

"Instructor Liangqiu, what do you mean..." Baona asked tentatively.

The Liangqiu military instructor nodded, his tone firm. "That's right. We can use clay to make all kinds of weapons: bows, swords, shields, and even simulated siege engines. This will not only save resources, but also allow soldiers to become familiar with the operation of various weapons and improve their combat capabilities."

With the support of Liangqiu military instructors, Baona immediately began to develop a new training plan.

She designed different training subjects based on different types of weapons.

The soldiers made various weapons out of mud. Although they looked crude, they were full of enthusiasm for training.

On the training ground, soldiers were wielding swords made of clay and conducting fierce confrontation training.

The mud splashed, the sweat poured, and the shouts shook the sky.

Although they had no real weapons, the soldiers showed amazing fighting spirit and skills.

In a simulated siege drill, soldiers built walls with mud and attacked with catapults made of mud.

Although it was just a simulation, the soldiers were meticulous, as if they were facing a real enemy.

The mud balls thrown by the catapults hit the city wall accurately, splashing up a cloud of mud.

Baona stood on a high place, watching the soldiers training with full of fighting spirit, her heart filled with pride.

An atmosphere of hope spreads across the military training ground, like tender buds in spring, full of vitality and vigor.

As the sun sets and the training ends, Baona walks towards the soldiers who are wiping the mud.

"Thank you for your hard work today..."

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the school ground, giving everything a warm golden hue.

During the training break, Baona walked among the soldiers and chatted with them casually.

She squatted down and brushed the dirt off a young soldier's armor with her fingers. "How was your training today? Is there anything you're not used to?"

The young soldier smiled innocently, revealing his white teeth. "Lord Baona, training with mud felt a bit awkward at first, but after getting used to it, it was quite interesting. And... and using mud weapons, you don't have to worry about hurting people." He scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly.

When Baona heard this, her heart warmed.

She knew that most of these soldiers were simple civilians who accepted this type of training not only because of their trust in her but also because of their desire for peace.

She walked up to another group of soldiers and listened to them talk about their family situations and their hopes for the future.

Under the setting sun, the soldiers' faces were filled with smiles. They were no longer confused and uneasy as they were at the beginning, but were looking forward to the future and having a sense of responsibility to protect their homeland.

A warm friendship grows among them, like a warm current flowing quietly among the crowd.

However, in this seemingly calm atmosphere, an undercurrent is surging.

News came from the border that the leader of the Dongmen tribe learned that the ancient Dian Kingdom was short of training resources and actually increased the intensity of military provocations.

He sent warriors from the Ximen tribe to frequently harass the border, each time like a sharp thorn, testing the bottom line of the ancient Dian Kingdom.

A tense atmosphere permeated the border, like the calm before the storm.

When Baona heard the news, her brows furrowed.

She realized that this was not just a simple provocation, but also a test of her new training program.

She summoned the military counselors of Zuoqiu and the military instructors of Liangqiu to discuss countermeasures.

"Now, we must let the leader of the Dongmen tribe know that the ancient Dian Kingdom is not a soft persimmon that can be manipulated by others." Baona's voice was not loud, but it was filled with unquestionable firmness.

"However, the leader of the East Gate tribe is cunning, and the warriors of the West Gate tribe are brave and good at fighting. Now we..." There was a hint of worry in Zuoqiu's military strategist's tone. He was worried about the effectiveness of the soldiers' training.

"We can't show weakness." Baona interrupted him, her eyes sharp, "We must let them know that even without sophisticated weapons, our soldiers can still fight!" She stood up, walked to the map, and moved her fingers slowly on it, as if planning a silent battle.

She looked at Liangqiu Military Instructor. Liangqiu Military Instructor said nothing, but nodded with a deep look in his eyes.

He seemed to have seen the scene of soldiers wielding clay weapons and fighting bravely on the battlefield.

As night falls, the moonlight shines like water on the training ground.

Baona stood alone on a high place, gazing into the distance.

There were gusts of wind coming from the direction of the border, like the growl of a wild beast, which made people feel a little uneasy.

She took a deep breath, and at this moment, a voice came from behind her, "Lady Baona, we..."