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But no matter how unwilling Tang San was to believe reality,
whether in the Black World or the White World,
when they saw the power of Tang Chuan's shrapnel grenades, flintlock muskets, and cannons in the comparison video,
neither Dai Tianfeng, Emperor Xue Ye, nor the kings of the various kingdoms and duchies could help but have their eyes burn with desire, their hearts filled with craving as they screamed inwardly.
Weapons!
They felt that if only they could obtain these weapons!
What would the Spirit Hall even amount to then?
"I/This King will surely lead my country to sweep through the nations and unify the Douluo Continent!!"
Compared to Tang San's Hidden Weapons, which had extremely strict requirements for Materials as long as they were slightly more powerful,
and not only required forging various parts but also assembling them,
Tang Chuan's shrapnel grenades, flintlock muskets, and cannons were undoubtedly far more appealing!
White World, Spirit City.
Douluo Hall.
"As expected of Tang Chuan, the power of these cannons is truly extraordinary!"
"Even if it were me, facing a volley from dozens of cannons, I would probably have to choose to retreat rather than face it head-on!"
Seeing this, Qian Daoliu also had a solemn expression as he said in a deep voice.
"If Tang Chuan allows the Heaven Dou Empire to have these weapons,"
"combined with his own strength and the assistance of the Qingdi Sect,"
"our Spirit Hall's plan to unify the continent in this comparison video will likely face significant obstacles!"
On the side, Gold Crocodile Douluo and the others twitched their lips, feeling utterly speechless.
Big brother! Big brother!
Can't your Angelic Domain turn you intangible?
Since these cannons are purely physical attacks, wouldn't it be fine if you just went intangible?
Why do you insist on thinking about taking them head-on?
At this moment, Qian Daoliu seemed to think of something. He couldn't help but look at his granddaughter, Qian Renxue, who was standing beside him. Watching the comparison video in the sky, her beautiful eyes were filled with worship and admiration, causing a flicker of complexity to pass through his eyes.
Although he saw in the comparison video that his granddaughter Qian Renxue had also fallen for Tang Chuan, who was an enemy,
and he still felt somewhat depressed and helpless about this, feeling as if he were seeing the Bibi Dong of the past,
but when he thought of the world of difference between Tang Chuan and Yu Xiaogang...
One was a Genius with Innate Full Soul Power and twin spirits,
who was exceptionally talented himself, highly resourceful, and outstandingly capable.
At just the Spirit Emperor level, he could create his own Self-Created Soul Skill.
He could cross multiple major Realms to kill enemies of the Titled Douluo level!
The other had an Innate half-rank of spirit power and came to Spirit City only to search for a way to evolve his Spirit,
only to achieve nothing and merely plagiarize the library of the Spirit Hall.
He was over fifty years old and hadn't even broken through rank thirty—a complete and utter waste!
Although both had fallen for an enemy,
for his granddaughter to fall for such a Genius who also valued relationships and knew how to repay kindness was already quite fortunate!
For a moment, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but feel rather relieved.
White World, Qingdi Sect.
"Achoo!"
Tang Chuan was originally sitting with Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, Xue Ke, and the other girls on the floating island square where the Sect Master's Residence was located, watching the comparison video on the comparison heavenly screen.
But for some reason, Tang Chuan suddenly sneezed several times in a row.
This made Tang Chuan frown, feeling bewildered.
Who is talking about me behind my back?
The comparison video continued to play.
[After taking Xue Ke to inspect the shrapnel grenades, flintlock muskets, and cannons,]
[Tang Chuan gave Yang Wudi a few more instructions and then left the blacksmith workshop with Xue Ke.]
[After leaving the blacksmith workshop,]
[Tang Chuan led Xue Ke straight out of Blue Silver City and arrived at an open area not far outside the city.]
[In the distance stood a large military camp with sturdy barracks and distinct flags.]
[From inside the camp came rhythmic shouts and footsteps, clearly indicating that high-intensity training was underway.]
[As Tang Chuan led Xue Ke into the military camp, a tall and burly middle-aged man with blood-red hair and a heroic, resolute face was standing on the drill ground, directing the soldiers' training.]
[Seeing Tang Chuan and Xue Ke arrive, Ling Zhantian quickly stepped forward to greet them, bowing respectfully.]
["Subordinate Ling Zhantian pays respects to the Sect Master! Pays respects to Your Majesty the Empress!"]
["Uncle Ling, there is no need for such ceremony!"]
[Tang Chuan waved his hand and said.]
[Xue Ke also nodded slightly in acknowledgment, her gaze sweeping with surprise across the soldiers who were sweating profusely on the drill ground.]
[She saw that these soldiers stood in neat ranks and moved in unison. Determination filled everyone's eyes, and they exuded the aura of well-trained troops.]
[Although they still seemed quite inferior to the knights of the Royal Knights,]
[compared to the city defense army of the Heaven Dou Imperial City, their Spirit and vigor were far superior!]
[After watching for a moment, Xue Ke couldn't help but turn to Tang Chuan and ask,]
["Tang Chuan, is this the army you trained?"]
["They indeed look quite elite, but their numbers seem rather small."]
["With only a few thousand men, it will probably still be difficult to change the overall situation."]
[Saying this, a hint of helplessness and a bitter smile flashed in Xue Ke's eyes.]
[She knew Tang Chuan had already done enough, but against a massive force like the Spirit Empire, the strength of a few thousand elite soldiers was ultimately just a drop in the bucket.]
[To this, Tang Chuan shook his head and smiled faintly.]
["Your Majesty, there are indeed not many soldiers in this camp, only a few thousand."]
["But this is only one of the many military camps I have established, or rather, just one of the 'Zhechong Garrisons'."]
["In my Blue Silver Count Territory, as well as the Jade Phosphor Duke Territory and the Nine Heart Begonia Duke Territory, I have established several similar Zhechong Garrisons."]
["My envisioned plan to boost the Heaven Dou Empire's military strength has never relied solely on the army of my Blue Silver Count Territory, nor on the armies of the Jade Phosphor Duke and Nine Heart Begonia Duke Territories."]
["Instead, it relies on the changes this entire military system I am promoting can bring to the Heaven Dou Empire!"]
[Saying this, Tang Chuan's tone was filled with confidence.]
["An entire military system?"]
[Xue Ke couldn't help but daze for a moment.]
[Tang Chuan nodded and began to explain.]
["That's right! The military system I intend to recommend to Your Majesty, I call it: the Fubing System!"]
["Its core lies in a policy that seems simple but can fundamentally change the Heaven Dou Empire's national strength—the Land Grant Decree."]
["The Land Grant Decree?"]
[Xue Ke became even more confused.]
["What does that mean?"]
[To this, Tang Chuan patiently explained.]
["The Douluo Continent has a vast territory, but not much land is truly developed and utilized."]
["Much of the land, especially in the north of the Heaven Dou Empire, consists of vast, sparsely populated areas with no one farming them."]
["My idea is for the Empire to step in and grant these idle lands to commoner families, allocating a fixed amount of land per household based on population, so they can live and work in peace."]
["However, these families who receive land do not get it for free; they also must bear obligations."]
["That is, every Family must provide one male to join the Fubing army and undergo regular military training."]
["During peacetime when there are no wars, these soldiers can farm at home, being self-sufficient without costing the Empire provisions and pay."]
["But once the nation is at war, they must be summoned to go to battle and serve the country."]
["Because they have been granted land, even if the provisions and pay provided by the Empire during wartime are meager, they will still maintain their Battle Intent."]
["Of course, the most crucial point is: granting land based on military merits."]
["Any Fubing soldier who achieves military merit will be granted more land by the Empire according to the size of their contribution."]
["Those whose accumulated military merits reach a certain standard can even cross social classes and obtain honorary noble titles."]
["Although such titles carry no actual fiefdom, they allow them to enjoy the same status and dignity as nobles."]
[Hearing this, Xue Ke finally understood, and her breath hitched slightly.]
[This Fubing System seemed incredibly ingenious to her!]
[The Land Grant Decree gave commoners a Foundation to survive, ensuring the physical fitness of the troops as well as their enthusiasm for combat.]
[Meanwhile, granting land based on military merits and honorary titles opened up a ladder for the bottom-tier people to climb upward.]
["Under the dual temptation of land grants and honorary titles, these soldiers' enthusiasm for fighting will absolutely far exceed that of ordinary mercenaries or conscripts."]
[Tang Chuan's voice was also full of confidence.]
["In the current armies, many of the low-level soldiers are press-ganged by the nobles."]
["Such soldiers have absolutely no will to fight."]
["At the slightest sign of a setback, they will rout and flee!"]
["But on the contrary, the Fubing army will fight to protect their own land, and to change their own destinies and those of their Families."]
["The combat power and cohesion of such an army are absolutely unmatched by the old armies driven by press-ganging and meager pay."]
["Once this system is fully implemented, it will surely bring earth-shattering changes to the Heaven Dou Empire's military!"]
(End of Chapter)
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