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"This thing is called a torch, and its principle is somewhat similar to that of a crossbow~arrow, but it's not exactly the same." Long Xi drew out the design, and said carefully: "We can make the hellfire into the size of a small pellet, and then stuff it into it." In the torch, after the mechanism is buckled, there will be an ejection force inside that will instantly shoot out the bullet, which is so powerful that it can directly penetrate the soft armor, penetrate into the flesh, and explode inside the body of the victim."

"If it is shot at a vital part, such a small bullet can kill a person in an instant." Long Xi frowned slightly, and said worriedly: "When I saw this weapon, I also thought it was unbelievable. The lethality is too great, and the production cost is even lower than the original Hellfire. If it is handed over to a good archer to operate it, the power can be greatly improved."

"Indeed, only Mr. Wu Wangji can come up with such an artifact." Han Jinli nodded in satisfaction, and asked Long Xi, "Is there a high success rate in making this kind of weapon?"

Long Xi shook his head: "It's not high, and the structure inside is extremely complicated. I've studied it for so many years, but I haven't fully understood it. And because every part needs to be cast from refined iron, but our current manufacturing technology is far from reaching it. So this thing cannot be mass-produced.”

"How long do you estimate it will take to make [-]?"

Long Xi thought for a long time before he said with some confidence: "[-] pieces is too much, and this thing has not been formally tested, so I can't guarantee the success rate. Let's order [-] pieces first. It will take about two months for the final completion."

Han Jinli frowned, "Two months..."

"Is it too long?" Long Xi asked her worriedly: "Has the situation become so severe?"

"It seems to be calm at the moment, but it is also the calm before the storm. Things like wars often erupt as soon as they are said to erupt." Han Jinli stroked her long black hair and said with a smile: "Don't worry, you follow the It’s fine to come up with your own plan, if you can advance it, it doesn’t matter if you can’t, I will find a way to solve it.”

Long Xi nodded and didn't say anything, but secretly decided in his heart that he must get this thing out as soon as possible.

Originally, she thought that this weapon was too lethal, and when combined with Hellfire, it would be even more powerful, so it might not be suitable for it to be released at this time.

But now that the enemy had put a knife to her neck, she had to fight back.

It's not that he didn't think about letting Han Jinli hand over all the military power, and the two retired to the mountains and forests to live a leisurely life.But with Xuanyuan Qi's vigilance, even if the military power is handed over, it will not end well, and the other party will think that this is letting the tiger go back to the mountain to leave future troubles.

So since you can't avoid it, let's face it directly.

In the following time, Long Xi forgot to sleep and eat to study the production principle of the torch.One time, she was so tired that she was about to faint, and Han Jinli found out, and immediately took her back to the room with a dark face to rest, and ordered her not to participate in the production within three days.If this happens again next time, there is no need to study the torch, and it will be discarded directly.

Long Xi knew that she was a person who kept her word, and also knew that the torch was the key to their battle, and it definitely couldn't be set aside.

Therefore, I can only strictly stipulate my working hours, and don't let my health go wrong again, so Han Jinli let him go again.

On the other side, Xuanyuan Qi was not idle during this time, relying on coercion and lure, successfully took back the military power of one of the vassal kings.Another feudal lord still gritted his teeth and refused to surrender military power, and the two sides were engaged in a tug-of-war.

Han Jinli took this opportunity to send someone to send a letter to the vassal king, saying that as long as he is willing to contribute to their side in this battle, the military power will be returned directly when the battle is over, and the military power will be added with the jurisdiction of one state.

The vassal king was a little moved, but he still didn't have a clear idea of ​​the struggle between Han Jinli and Xuanyuan Qi, and he didn't know which side was stronger, so he refused to express his attitude easily.

Han Jinli didn't force him either, when the feudal lord was forced by Xuanyuan Qi, he would naturally express something.

No matter whether he takes refuge in their side or Xuanyuan Qi, it doesn't actually affect the outcome of the war.

When the torch comes out at that time, coupled with the powerful power of the hellfire itself, this battle actually has a great chance of winning for them.

Another month later, the situation became more serious.

The Nangong family has moved to Yunlu Palace with their entire family. Their family has a big business, so they temporarily settled down at the foot of the mountain.

These people are all good at medicine and poison, and there are a few who are good at the art of controlling beasts, which also play a certain role in this battle.Among other things, there are bound to be casualties in the battle. With this group of doctors with excellent medical skills joining, their losses can be reduced a lot.

Moreover, the Nangong family is also good at mechanism techniques, so they joined Longxi in the research and production of the torch, greatly advancing the progress.

Another half month later, the first batch of [-] torches was officially released.

Although there are not many in number, they are operated by well-trained archers, and they have been trained urgently, and they are able to fight ten against one, with incredible power.

That is [-] torches, they are equivalent to [-] more troops.

If they can continue to make torches in the later stage, their chances of winning will be greatly improved.

Xuanyuan Qi is also hurrying up to create Hellfire. Last time, Long Xi left the formula and invited many masters to follow up.But these people are only exposed to this thing temporarily, unlike Long Xi who has studied it for many years.Therefore, I can only follow the formula and draw a scoop from the gourd. If the effect can guarantee [-]% to [-]% of the original effect, it is not bad.

Both sides are hurrying up to prepare for the battle, Han Jinli is not a passive person, since she has already made up her mind to break up with Xuanyuan Qi, she will naturally not stand still and wait for someone to call.

Therefore, she took the initiative to send a war message to Xuanyuan Qi, and told the generals under her banner to be ready for the war to start at any time.

But at this moment, Xuanyuan Qi sent someone to deliver a letter to Long Xi.

The letter stated succinctly that the elders of the Hong Tian Gang and the current head of the Hong Tian Gang were invited by him as guests.

Long Xi's face turned dark on the spot, he was obviously a guest, and to put it bluntly, he took these people as hostages.

Although she has left the Hong Tian Gang, her Momo's surname is also Hong, and she is still inextricably linked with the Hong Tian Gang.Besides, the Hong Tian Gang was the painstaking effort of her ex-husband Hong Lezhi, if it was wiped out, Hong Lezhi would probably have no peace in the world.

In terms of emotion and reason, Long Xi couldn't ignore Hong Tianbang.

But now that a big battle is imminent, is it possible that nearly a million people in the army should be arrested because of the Hong Tian Gang?

Long Xi was caught in a dilemma.

Rationally, she knew that now was not the time to take care of the Hong Tian Gang, but emotionally, she still couldn't let go.

This letter was sent to her in secret, bypassing Han Jinli, probably because Xuanyuan Qi hoped that she would take into account the lives of everyone in the Hong Tian Gang, and had some reservations about the production of Hellfire.

But Long Xi and Han Jinli have long been connected as one, a relationship where one prospers and the other loses, so in the end she took the initiative to show Han Jinli the letter.

Han Jinli pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you want to do?"

Long Xi said in embarrassment: "I don't have a good solution either. Hong Tian helps me because I don't want it to be wiped out, but we still have to fight this battle."

"As long as you keep the Hong Tian Gang?" Han Jinli said: "Even if there are no elders, you can continue to elect new elders. There is also the current leader Hong Tianzhi. Without him, you can choose other people to be the leader. As long as Hong The Tianbang's property will not be damaged, so it can continue to maintain."

Long Xi was speechless, "You mean...don't care about them?"

Han Jinli said lightly: "This is the best way at present. In the past few years, I have also sent people to support the Hong Tian Gang's property, and secretly sent people to protect it, so the Hong Tian Gang's various divisions are actually under my control. Under the power, Xuanyuan Qi couldn't stretch out his hand, and he didn't have the energy to break the Hong Tian Gang's branches one by one. Therefore, as long as the foundation is maintained and the leader is changed, it shouldn't have much impact. That Hong Tianzhi has not been in office for long, without him, the Hong Tian Gang may suffer losses, but this loss can be recovered."

For the first time, Long Xi saw the cold-blooded and ruthless Han Jinli as a ruler. In her eyes, these human lives are just chips with different weights. Which chips are more valuable, which chips are worthless, and how to use them after losing a chip. Another chip to recover the loss.

These are all clear in her heart, she can calmly analyze and judge, and then give orders accurately.

Long Xi asked softly: "If I'm caught...can you still be so calm?"

Han Jinli looked at her and remained silent for a long time.

Long Xi: "The way you looked just now made me feel a little scary."

Han Jinli sighed softly, and pulled her into his arms, "Scared you?"

Long Xi said nothing, but rubbed his cheek against her slender neck.

"You have been arrested quite a few times." Han Jinli smiled and said: "But you don't know, every time you are arrested, how I get through the days of being restless but trying to calm myself down."

"It's not that I'm not afraid, but I know that fear and panic are useless and can't save you, so I have to force myself to calm down."

"Maybe you think I'm a cold-blooded monster. But... only in this way can I protect what I want to protect." Han Jinli asked softly: "Miss, can you understand? Behind me are millions of soldiers Although a million people and a person are both human beings, if I have to make a choice, I can only choose 100 million. It’s helpless, but I have to do it.”

"I know it's really cold-blooded and ruthless, but there can't be any women's benevolence on the battlefield. If you make a wrong decision, the result may be annihilation of the entire army. I can't afford to lose."

The two looked at each other, speechless for a long time.

Finally, Long Xi said softly: "Okay, then do as you say."

She has seen the cruelty of countless wars, but she still can't convince herself that this kind of cruelty is natural.

However, there is nothing to do.