"You are right. Military magic machinery is very powerful. It can even be said to be the core equipment of our King Lampali Army. Of course, it cannot be sold to other countries casually..." Major Macconley nodded. Appreciate Xu Yi's rejection of the Standing Principality's request to purchase military magic machinery.
After meeting the envoy sent by Anklu last night, Xu Yi went to the military training ground outside the city early the next morning to find Major Macconley.
In addition to meeting in accordance with the advance agreement, I also informed Major Macconley of part of the conversation with Angklu's envoy last night.
After all, military magic machines are different from ordinary household magic machines and will obviously be subject to certain controls.
Ordinary weapons and equipment are just fine. Things like military magic machines, which are also very important to King Lampali's headquarters, naturally need to be notified to the military department in advance and obtain the consent of the military department.
However, the military obviously did not want such important things to go outside the Lampali Kingdom, so Major Macconley deeply agreed with Xu Yi's decision.
Xu Yi chuckled: "Since the military department agrees that military magic machines are core equipment, should we place more orders?"
Major Macconley laughed dryly: "Well... we still need to discuss it before we can make a decision." Xu Yiqi said: "This is not quite right. When the military had no money before, it still placed so many orders with our chamber of commerce. This year the Kingdom The finances have improved so much, and the military budget will definitely increase a lot, so why are you hesitant to purchase military magic machines? "
Major Macconley shook his head slowly. After hesitating for a moment, he sighed softly and said: "President Xu, you have a close relationship with Her Royal Highness. I must have heard that Her Royal Highness Prince Eric is reorganizing the Zhenbei Army and planning to counterattack the Kingdom of Sark, right?"
"I did hear Her Royal Highness mention it once." Xu Yi nodded. "But what does this have to do with the military's hesitation to purchase military magic machines? If you really want to counterattack the Kingdom of Sark, shouldn't you buy more military magic machines more aggressively? Our Chamber of Commerce happened to develop two new types of military magic some time ago If the machinery is equipped to the Zhenbei Army, it will definitely make this counterattack smoother. "
"I know this very well, and I also believe in the ability of your New Flying Chamber of Commerce. But..." A wry smile appeared on Major McConley's face. "President Xu, the Zhenbei Army is currently under the command of His Royal Highness Prince Eric, and the relationship between your New Flying Chamber of Commerce and His Highness Princess Sevigny..." Xu Yi was slightly startled. He frowned and said, "His Royal Highness, you won't be so careless about the overall situation, right? No matter what the relationship between our Chamber of Commerce and Your Highness is. There is no doubt about the role of these military magic machines."
"I understand, you understand, and actually His Highness the Prince also understands this. But... President Xu, the different positions between you and His Highness determine that many things cannot be done. I think you should be able to understand."
"I understand?" Xu Yi couldn't help but sneer.
Although he has never met His Highness Prince Eric until now, just from the decision he made, it can be seen that His Highness the Prince is really short-sighted.
Even if the positions are different, the counterattack against the Kingdom of Sark is such an important thing for the Kingdom of Lampali. In such a national event, if you still take the initiative to give up your advantages and not use them because of your position, wouldn't it be a sacrifice in vain? Are you disregarding the lives of the Zhenbei Army soldiers and disregarding the interests of the entire Lampali Kingdom
Thinking of this, Xu Yi suddenly felt something in his heart.
"Didn't His Majesty express any opinion on His Royal Highness's decision?" Xu Yi asked.
Although I have not had much contact with His Majesty the King. However, through a short contact with Xu Yi, it can be seen that His Majesty King Lampali XIII is worthy of being called a wise master. He is extremely courageous, far-sighted, and very decisive.
Xu Yi didn't believe that he couldn't see the hidden problems behind His Royal Highness Prince Eric's decision.
"His Majesty the King said nothing." Major Macconley shook his head. "Because when the two princes and Princess Sevigny were assigned, His Majesty the King stated that he would not interfere in any decisions of the three of them."
"But what Prince Eric wants to do this time affects the entire Lampali Kingdom. Does His Majesty the King still want to sit back and do nothing?" Xu Yi said in shock.
"Don't try to guess what His Majesty the King is thinking." Major Macconley shook his head slightly, and then said: "But I think His Majesty the King may just want to see clearly the ability of His Royal Highness Prince Eric through this incident... "
"Using the entire Zhenbei Army to test His Royal Highness Prince Eric?" Xu Yi frowned deeply. "Isn't His Majesty the King worried about going too far and putting the entire Lampali Kingdom at a disadvantage?"
"I've said before, don't try to guess His Majesty the King's thoughts." Major Macconley seriously warned Xu Yiyu, patted him on the shoulder, and continued: "Okay, the discussion on this matter ends here. The main reason I asked you to come here today is to show you something.”
Xu Yi followed Major Macconley in confusion to a warehouse next to the training ground. As soon as he walked in the door, he saw a huge object standing in the center of the warehouse.
Looking away, Xu Yi was stunned.
"This is... a magic trebuchet?" Xu Yi walked to this machine, which looked similar to the magic trebuchet produced by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. He observed it carefully, but then shook his head. "No, there are many differences between this thing and the magic trebuchet produced by our Chamber of Commerce. Major Macconley, is it possible that your military department is secretly researching and making magic trebuchets?"
"Do you think our military department has too much money and no place to use it? Why do you need to develop your own magic trebuchet when your New Aviation Chamber of Commerce provides it?" Major McConley shook his head and glanced at the magic trebuchet in the middle of the warehouse. His eyes became serious. "This magic trebuchet was captured by the Zhenbei Army in a battle when the Sac Kingdom counterattacked the Muerto Mountains some time ago."
Xu Yi was suddenly startled: "In other words... this magic trebuchet was made by the Sark Kingdom?"
Young Hero Macconley carefully observed the expression on Xu Yi's face and confirmed that he was not cheating at all. Then he nodded slowly: "That's right."
The expression on Xu Yi's face immediately became extremely solemn, and he circled around the magic trebuchet a few times again, and even climbed to the top of the magic trebuchet to inspect it carefully.
After all the details were checked, the expression on Xu Yi's face became more solemn.
"How is it? President Xu, how does this magic trebuchet compare to the magic trebuchet produced by your New Flying Chamber of Commerce?" Major McConley asked.
Xu Yi glanced at him and asked, "What do you think?"
Major Macconley shrugged: "I think it's far behind. Although this magic trebuchet looks quite big, the strength and frequency of throwing stones are much worse than the magic trebuchet of your New Flying Chamber of Commerce. Overall, the power is very different.”
"Well, I think so too. But..." Xu Yi raised his head and glanced at the huge magic trebuchet that was as tall as three of him. There was a hint of confusion in his eyes. "The Sark Kingdom can actually imitate the magic trebuchet. This really shouldn't be underestimated. In addition to the magic trebuchet, have they imitated the magic repeating crossbow?"
"We haven't found it yet." Major Macconley shook his head. "President Xu, I want you to see this thing mainly because I want to ask, do you think... how similar is this magic trebuchet to the magic trebuchet of your New Flying Chamber of Commerce?"...
Xu Yi narrowed his eyes slightly: "Are you doubting our Chamber of Commerce?"
"I do doubt it." Major Macconley nodded seriously. "President Xu, you once said that although the magic trebuchet looks very big, it is actually a magic machine that requires very precision. Even if there is a slight error, it may make the entire magic trebuchet inoperable, so It’s extremely difficult to develop and produce.”
"Yes, I said so." Xu Yi stretched out his finger and tapped the magic trebuchet next to him. "A magic trebuchet uses several tons of steel alone and contains as many as two hundred parts. Every part requires extremely precision and strictness. As long as there is one mistake, let alone making it operate normally, even if it wants to It’s very difficult to put it together successfully.”
"So I want to ask...how did the Sack Kingdom produce such a magic trebuchet that requires such precision and is so difficult to develop?" Major Macconley's eyes suddenly became extremely sharp when he looked at Xu Yi, as if two It stabbed deeply like a knife.
Xu Yi met Major McConley's gaze without giving in at all, and said slowly and seriously: "I understand that you doubt our thoughts, but Major McConley, I must solemnly explain to you that our Chamber of Commerce will never privately "Leave such an important thing to a country other than the Lampali Kingdom, let alone an enemy country like the Sak Kingdom."
Major Macconley stared at Xu Yi for a while, then nodded slightly: "If I didn't believe you, President Xu, you wouldn't be standing here talking to me now, you should have been thrown into prison long ago. ”
Xu Yi smiled slightly: "If I want to betray the Lampali Kingdom, it will be more than just a magic trebuchet."
Major Macconley's expression changed slightly, apparently thinking of the serious consequences if Xu Yi and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce betrayed the Lampali Kingdom. After thinking for a moment, his expression changed, and he smiled at Xu Yi again.
"I believe in President Xu's loyalty to the kingdom. But the Sark Kingdom is actually able to produce a magic trebuchet. I hope that President Xu can give me and the military an explanation as soon as possible. If President Xu can't do it, The military will send someone to assist you.”
The last sentence was almost a threat and a warning, but Xu Yi didn't care much about Major Macconley's tone at this time.
Compared with Major McConley's threats and warnings, the first question that needs to be clarified now is whether this magic trebuchet was developed by the Sac Kingdom itself after seeing the magic trebuchet used by the Zhenbei Army, or was it The research and development information of the magic trebuchet was stolen from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and then copied.
If it is the latter, the problem is undoubtedly much more serious. )