Chapter 271: Imitation
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Light blue smoke drifted across the firearms training camp, and the smell of gunpowder filled the air.
Many of the civil officials looked pale and unsteady on their feet. Even the military officers, though sturdier, still showed visible shock.
They had never seen such terrifying weaponry. It wasn’t just that the cannonball had smashed through three trees—the thunderous roar alone could throw cavalry into disarray.
General Luo Quan had previously only heard about the power of cannons from his son Luo Xin, but now he had seen it with his own eyes—and felt its force firsthand.
“Your Majesty,” Luo Quan said respectfully, “these cannons are fearsome weapons. A hundred isn’t nearly enough. I believe we should purchase more from Prince Qi to deter any potential threats.”
Fei Ji nodded in agreement. “Your Majesty, General Luo is right. With weapons this powerful, the more the better.”
Having seen the cannon’s power for himself, Emperor Xiao Wenxuan was already making plans. This was a rare chance to widen the military gap between the throne and the other regional princes. He certainly wouldn’t let it slip by.
“Well said,” he replied. “Once we return, I’ll issue an order for Prince Qi to continue supplying Chang’an with cannons.”
Among the gathered princes, every one of them wore a different expression.
They couldn’t stop thinking: Prince Qi’s army already had so many cannons. If one of them became emperor in the future, how would they deal with him?
Then their eyes drifted toward the Crown Prince, whose face looked utterly defeated.