My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

The sound of synchronized gasps of cold air almost echoed throughout the main hall.

The civil servants' legs went weak and they almost collapsed, relying entirely on their colleagues for support.

Even the most valiant veterans, such as Wang Jian and Meng Tian, ​​had their pupils shrink at this moment.

Of course, some people were practically bursting with excitement.

"A masterpiece of nature!!! This is truly a creation of nature!!!"

The old Mohist with gray hair let out a frenzied scream, completely going mad.

His originally emaciated body burst forth with astonishing power, rushing directly out of the hall.

At this moment, he no longer saw the ruler and his subjects, but only the complex outline of the steel monster, its rotating tracks, and its strange turret.

This thing...attracted him more than anything else!!!

"Iron beasts traverse the earth! No need for mules or horses! They go their own way! Look at those tracks! Interlocking rings, like a centipede with a hundred legs, bearing weight and moving forward, marvelous! Absolutely marvelous!"

"What...how does this thing operate?!"

"Amazing! Truly amazing!!! If I could truly uncover its secrets, I would gladly die for it!"

If it weren't for the quick-thinking guards beside them who stopped them, they probably would have crawled under the carriage.

Seeing this, Ying Zheng smiled, shook his head, and coughed lightly.

"You see them? These are the 'Armored Chariot' and the 'Infantry Chariot,' which I conceived from beyond the heavens and now bring to life in the world."

"Just now, didn't you all wish you could investigate immediately? I grant you permission to investigate."

Ying Zheng looked at his ministers and said loudly.

"Convey my decree."

"Firstly, a new workshop called the Divine Machine Workshop will be established under the Ministry of Revenue, dedicated to the research, imitation, and improvement of Qin muskets, Po Jun muskets, and subsequent firearms. Skilled craftsmen and alchemists from across the country, those capable in this field, may be recruited and rewarded with high ranks and generous sums!"

"Other……"

Ying Zheng paused for a moment, then looked at the Gongshu family and the Mo family disciples.

"Above the Divine Machine Workshop, establish the Great Qin Heavy Industry!"

"We will select the most skilled craftsmen from across the land and gather the finest talents from all corners of the world, regardless of background, choosing only those with exceptional abilities!"

"Those from the Mohist and Gongshu schools who aspire to this path can enter the 'Heavy Industry' as master craftsmen or scholars! They will be granted titles and land, and their salaries will be equal to those of court officials!"

"Shenjifang specializes in designing, drawing, and prototyping imaginative ideas."

"And Daqin Heavy Industry will be responsible for turning blueprints into reality, transforming wild ideas into a torrent of steel! We will build blast furnaces to refine high-quality steel; we will install lathes to mill components; we will establish assembly lines to accelerate production!"

"All resources needed for 'heavy industry,' including money, food, materials, and manpower, will be supplied with priority by the entire nation! Any act that obstructs 'heavy industry' will be considered treason!"

"What I want is not a few Qin muskets, nor a few broken military muskets!"

"What I want is for the elite soldiers of my Great Qin to all be armed with Qin muskets!"

"Every pass is guarded by a Po Jun gun!"

"I will command the steel torrent of my Great Qin to sweep across the nine provinces!"

After saying all this, Ying Zheng looked down.

"Gentlemen, who agrees? Who disagrees?"

The words had barely left his lips when

Several senior officials immediately stepped forward.

One of the more senior doctors was known for his mastery of ancient etiquette and his willingness to speak frankly.

He took a deep breath, just as he was about to take a step.

Out of the corner of my eye, I inadvertently caught a glimpse of both sides of the main hall.

Unbeknownst to anyone, those elite soldiers who were originally just ceremonial guards standing in the shadows of the palace gates had quietly changed positions.

They no longer stood loosely, but were spaced several steps apart, pressed against the thick, vermilion-lacquered pillars inside the hall, or stood solemnly beside the curtains at the side doors.

What was most unsettling was that each of them held steadily a black gun, which His Majesty had just demonstrated and which was called the "Qin Gun".

The muzzle hangs naturally, but the deep hole seems ready to be raised at any moment.

The faces of those elite soldiers were indistinct; only pairs of cold, resolute eyes were visible.

Seeing that they seemed to be making a move, everyone turned their gaze to them, watching them silently.

His arm was slightly raised, and his finger was placed on the trigger.

The old doctor: ? ? ?

The senior officials who wanted to speak: ? ? ?

The ministers: ...

They recalled the horrific state of the wooden target they had just seen.

Anyone who dares to utter the word "oppose" at this moment...

What will be the outcome?

You probably don't even need to think about it to know, right?

Do you really think they don't have live ammunition in there?

So, the ministers exchanged quick glances and then returned to their original positions, calling out sincerely as they went.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise! We second that proposal!"

"This divine weapon is a gift from heaven; Your Majesty's acquisition of it is truly a blessing from the heavens upon Great Qin! This strategy of heavy industry will surely make Great Qin's military strength the best in the world!"

"The skilled craftsmen of the Mohist and Gongshu schools, having encountered an enlightened ruler, will surely be able to fully display their talents and achieve unparalleled feats! We, your subjects, congratulate Your Majesty!"

Immediately afterwards, the military officers, led by Wang Jian and Meng Tian, ​​all clasped their hands and bowed.

"Your Majesty is wise! We, your humble servants, will obey Your Majesty's decree! We wish that our elite Qin warriors may soon wield this divine weapon to expand Your Majesty's territory and quell the rebellious forces!"

"Since no one objected,"

Ying Zheng spoke.

"The matter of the Great Qin's heavy industry is hereby settled. The relevant edicts shall be promulgated throughout the land immediately."

Ying Zheng, his face full of pride, swept his gaze over the crowd once more, finally settling on Meng Yi.

"Furthermore, select three thousand loyal and brave soldiers to form the 'Divine Machine Battalion,' temporarily led by Meng Yi, to train them in these new combat tactics. The goal is to complete the army as soon as possible!"

"only!!!"

"at last,"

Ying Zheng cast his gaze into the distance outside the palace, about to speak, when he seemed to remember something.

"Oh, by the way! Order the craftsmen of the Imperial Workshop to, from this day forward, add new designs of 'gun-wielding figures' and 'chariot-driving figures' when sculpting the Terracotta Army."

Ying Zheng chuckled.

"The might of our Qin warriors, even after a thousand years, shall be displayed in the most spirited and fearless manner!"

"Let everyone see that even wielding such divine weapons that transcend time and space, my soldiers will not waver in their ability to sweep away the souls of the six directions and eight wastelands!"

"only!!!"

"So, in the end..."

Ying Zheng looked at the group of generals.

"The foundation of the nation is now secure, and our military preparedness will be renewed. There is a place in which I need the elite soldiers of my Great Qin to go and 'pacify' it."

The ministers felt a chill run down their spines once again.

I wonder where His Majesty will point his sword this time.

"Beyond the East China Sea lie the island nations of Japan."

Ying Zheng's face showed disgust.

"In that land, there is a usurper who claims to be king, and moreover... that land is of great use to me."

"Therefore, I have decided to dispatch skilled naval commanders and newly trained soldiers to form an expeditionary fleet to conquer the Japanese pirates across the sea!"