Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

"Your Highness! I don't want gold or silver treasures. I only want to follow Your Highness and make a name for myself! I beg Your Highness to give me a chance to command troops and prove myself!" Dong Tianbao's tone was full of longing.

Zhang Junbao bowed slightly. He didn't have Dong Tianbao's dream of becoming a marquis or general; instead, he was more focused on his dedication to martial arts.

"Your Highness, I have no desire for fame or fortune. I only wish to follow Your Highness, protect the borders and keep the people safe. If Your Highness could give me some guidance on martial arts, I would be completely satisfied."

Seeing the two completely different answers, Qin Han nodded to himself.

These two individuals are both exceptional talents: one is suited to be a fierce general charging into battle, and the other possesses the potential to become a grandmaster who establishes his own school of thought.

I do need a few trusted confidants around me, the kind of confidants who don't need to be controlled by the Life and Death Talisman.

He patted the two of them on the shoulder.

"Good! Tianbao has lofty ambitions, and Junbao has a heart set on the Way." Qin Han's tone became sincere and bold. "Actually, there is another matter I have summoned you here for today."

Qin Han looked at the two men with sincere eyes: "I started from humble beginnings and have achieved my current success not only through the swords in my hands, but also through the brothers who have shared life and death with me. You two are highly skilled in martial arts and of pure character, and I like you very much."

He paused here.

"If you don't mind, from now on, please don't call me 'Your Highness' in private. How about calling me 'Elder Brother' instead?"

Upon hearing this, both Dong Tianbao and Zhang Junbao were stunned.

Big brother?!

The mighty Prince of Shu, a powerful warlord commanding hundreds of thousands of troops, actually wants to be sworn brothers with two upstart nobodys?!

What a high regard this is!

Dong Tianbao's eyes instantly reddened. He had suffered cold treatment at Shaolin Temple since he was a child. Apart from Junbao, many disciples with parents looked down on the two orphans.

Unlike the old eunuchs of the Qing Dynasty who made things difficult for the two brothers, Qin Han promoted and gave them important positions. Anyone with a conscience would be grateful.

Moreover, Qin Han was able to discern whether a person was sincere or not, so he was always very generous in investing in the two brothers.

"Big...Big Brother!" Dong Tianbao's voice choked with emotion as he pointed to the sky and swore, "From now on, my life belongs to you, Big Brother! I'll go through fire and water for you!"

Although Zhang Junbao was introverted, he was also deeply moved. Given Qin Han's current status and position, it was impossible for him to joke about his two brothers.

A scholar will die for one who understands him. With such a brother, what more could Zhang Junbao ask for?

"Brother, please accept my deepest bow!" Zhang Junbao bowed deeply.

Qin Han laughed heartily and helped the two of them up.

With that "Big Brother," Qin Han could see with his "Insightful Eye" that the "Loyalty" character above the two men's heads quickly transformed into the dazzling characters "Loyalty and Righteousness"!

This means that from now on, these two will be completely loyal to the cause!

"Good brother!!" Qin Han looked at the two of them. "Junbao, you just said you wanted your older brother to teach you martial arts. Perfect timing, I have a martial art here that should be very suitable for you, called the Lesser Formless Skill..."

"As for Tianbao, I have a Nine Yang Divine Skill here, which should be very suitable for you..."

Qin Han began to meticulously instruct Zhang Junbao and Dong Tianbao in two supreme internal martial arts techniques, passing on the Tianshan Six Yang Palm, Six Paths Plum Blossom Hand, White Rainbow Palm Force, and other related martial arts to Zhang Junbao.

As for Dong Tianbao, he learned the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, which he obtained from Xiao Feng in exchange for the Yi Jin Jing, as well as the Six Secrets of Ao Han from Qin Han. This sword technique, combined with the fierce general Dong Tianbao's skills, will surely shine brightly on the battlefield.

Zhang Junbao was completely absorbed, occasionally having a sudden realization.

Dong Tianbao was equally moved. Which of these martial arts manuals wasn't something that people in the martial arts world dreamed of?

His loyalty to the Qin and Han dynasties was beyond compare.

Qin Han was in high spirits after recruiting Dong Tianbao and Zhang Junbao, two talents with unlimited potential.

In the following days, he focused his main efforts on the internal affairs and military construction of Shu Prefecture.

The main hall of the Shu King's Palace.

Yang Xiao, Yin Tianzheng, Xu Xingzhi, and other high-ranking civil and military officials stood on both sides, reporting to Qin Han on recent affairs.

That's right, recently Qin Han's team has gained another talented member, Xu Xingzhi.

Others may not be aware of this person's talent, but Qin Han knows that this person's talent is comparable to Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period. In the world of Twin Dragons, he is one of Kou Zhong's top strategists.

The reputation of the Twin Dragons is currently unknown, and Xu Xingzhi clearly favors the Qin King, who is at the height of his power.

Xu Xingzhi has a long beard with five strands, a scholarly air, a calm demeanor, and a somewhat otherworldly air. He is steady and meticulous in his actions, full of wisdom, and loyal and selfless.

Thanks to Qin Han's current reputation, and through Su Xinghe's introduction, he was recommended to Qin Han and has now become the new strategist after Li Jing.

He was responsible for reforming the bureaucracy, pacifying displaced people, and restoring production, turning Sichuan into a paradise in a chaotic world.

"Your Highness, since the great victory at Iron Gate Pass, our army has taken the opportunity to consolidate its defenses and set up multiple beacon towers along the way to closely monitor the enemy's movements," Yang Xiao stepped forward to report.

Qin Han nodded slightly: "The Jin state suffered heavy losses in this battle, with their supplies destroyed and morale severely damaged. They'll need at least two years to regroup, but we can't let our guard down. What did Li Jing say?"

"Li Shuai sent a message back, saying that he was preparing to take advantage of this gap in time to implement new training methods in the army. The Five Elements Flags are the top-tier infantry seeds."

"The focus will be on training the Mo Dao (陌刀) troops and heavy infantry, personally led by General Qin Qiong, to counter the cavalry of foreign tribes like the Jin Dynasty," Yang Xiao replied.

"Very good, let Li Jing do it. Chengdu will provide the military funds and equipment with all its might," Qin Han decided.

Then, Xu Xing stepped forward, produced a feather fan from somewhere, and said while waving the fan: "Your Majesty, Shu is now in dire need of reconstruction. In terms of domestic affairs, I have begun to implement land reform, reduce taxes, and encourage agriculture and sericulture in accordance with the Lord's previous plan."

At the same time, it opened up trade routes with Dali and Tibet, allowing silk and tea from Sichuan to be transported out continuously, which could be exchanged for large quantities of warhorses and iron ore.

"However..." Xu Xingzhi frowned slightly, "Regarding the 'firearms battalion' that our lord mentioned before, although the craftsmen are working day and night, the gunpowder formula and the cannon casting process have always been unable to achieve the power that our lord requires. Accidents of barrel explosions frequently occur."

Upon hearing the word "firearms," ​​Qin Han's expression turned serious.

In this world where martial arts flourish, to truly build an invincible army that can sweep across the world, besides top martial arts masters and troops, revolutionary firearms are definitely a powerful weapon for overwhelming the enemy.

Qin Han took out several sketches he had drawn from his bosom and handed them to Xu Xingzhi.

"This is……"

Xu Xingzhi took the blueprints and was immediately drawn to the strange and intricately constructed patterns on them after just one glance.

"These are some of the things I designed," Qin Han said with a smile. "There are 'Ironclad Chariots' that can travel a thousand miles a day, 'Thunderbolt Cannons' that can split mountains and shatter rocks, and 'Divine Fire Flying Crows' that can hit a target from a hundred paces away and pierce through heavily armored cavalry."