Lin Zhan glanced at his two fathers, who were currently being beaten, and shook his head helplessly. He then said to Elder Qian:
"Elder Qian, 200,000 light artillery pieces, with 3,000 shells per piece."
"100,000 heavy artillery pieces, with 1,000 shells per piece."
"At least 10,000 Type 4 missiles. By the way, what's the status of the integrated bombs I asked the arsenal to produce last time?"
Elder Qian quickly took out a folder and opened it. "The order has been completed according to your requirements. We produced 50 million Type 1 for individual soldiers, 5 million Type 2, and 2 million Type 3."
Lin Zhan nodded and said, "Then stop the production of integrated bombs and focus entirely on artillery. How long will it take to complete?"
Elder Qian carefully estimated and said, "At the fastest, it will take 5 months. The various alloys we are currently producing are not only used for casting artillery but also a significant portion is being used to manufacture weapons and armor for the army. Moreover, we need more formation masters and element engravers."
Lin Zhan nodded and said, "I will help you solve the issue of formation masters and element engravers. The production of artillery must not stop; it needs to be accelerated. Not only our main battlefield needs these weapons, but the smaller battlefields in other planes do too. As for weapons and armor, that's even more urgent. Within 3 months, the arsenal must prepare 30 million sets of weapons and armor for me. This is an absolute order, no changes allowed."
He then said to Lin Hu, "Uncle Hu, continue to expand the arsenal. I'll have Grand Uncle help you. If that's not enough, recruit people from various noble families and assign a squad of the Lin family's guards to assist you. Anyone who dares to lag behind during this time will be executed, including the high-ranking members of the various noble families."
Lin Hu nodded and said, "Don't worry, Zhan'er. With your words, Uncle Hu will go all out to meet your needs, even if it costs me my life."
"Oh, right, Elder Qian, how is the research on the Type 5 missile going?" Lin Zhan suddenly remembered and asked.
Elder Qian gave a wry smile and said, "The body of the Type 5 missile has been engraved, but we dare not assemble it. If there's an accident, the entire arsenal could be blown up. Those items are currently sealed by Patriarch Ying Zheng."
Liu Che and Liu Xiu exchanged a surprised glance, seeing astonishment in each other's eyes. *Damn, this kid still has a Type 5 hidden? That's ruthless.*
Lin Zhan rolled his eyes and said to Di Xin, "Old Ancestor, are there any other King Ancestors who are free? I have an urgent task."
Di Xin sighed and said, "I don't even know who the ancestor is anymore. It seems we old fellows with the title of ancestor are all working for you, kid." He then took out a jade token engraved with "Great Shang" and crushed it.
The projections of the kings who revived from the King's Tomb in Huaxia all appeared in the sky. Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu; Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of Han; Liu Heng, Emperor Wen of Han; Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of Sui; Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang; Zhao Kuangyin, Emperor Taizu of Song; Genghis Khan (Temüjin); Zhu Yuanzhang, Emperor Taizu of Ming; Zhu Di, Emperor Chengzu of Ming; the cold-blooded general Wu Qi from the Warring States period; Li Jing, the God of War of the Great Tang; Li Bai, the Sword Immortal of Green Lotus; Han Xin, the God of Soldiers; and Li Siyue, the commander of the Mo Dao Army. A total of fourteen Huaxia kings.
"Greetings, Ancestor Di Xin. May we know why you summoned us?"
Di Xin said with a wry smile, "It's not me who summoned you. It's our grandson who has something to ask of you, old ancestors. I'm also working for him now."
The kings understood Di Xin's intention. After all, they were all seasoned individuals, and there was no need for pretense. Di Xin had initially placed the kings in a high position, making it difficult for the junior Lin Zhan to refuse their help. On the other hand, Di Xin, a human king, was also sent by the ancestors to work for this kid, so they shouldn't put on airs.
Lin Zhan stepped forward and bowed deeply. "Esteemed Ancestors, I have an urgent task. I wonder if any of you have the time to lend me a hand?"
Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of Han, joked, "Kid, although our families are inseparable, let me be clear. If you plan to peddle that 'stretching leg and wide-eyed pill' of yours, we ancestors will not give you face. After all, if we buy it, who will we old folks use it on?"
Even Lin Zhan, with his thick skin, was a mere novice compared to the rogue emperor Liu Bang. "Ah... Ancestor, you jest. I want to conquer a small plane to test new weapons, and that's why I'm bothering you all."
Han Xin said to Lin Zhan, "You can forget about me. Not only me, but the Hegemon-King, Wu Qi, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Li Jing, Li Shimin, and Li Siyue have all been roped in by me to help you assemble an army. I'm completely occupied right now. Also, you need to send me a batch of weapons, equipment, and cultivation resources within a month at the latest. We still have plenty of military funds, so don't worry."
Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, also spoke, "I, Zhao Kuangyin, and Temüjin have been conscripted by your ancestor Wu Ding as 'elderly laborers' to 'pacify internal affairs before dealing with external threats.'"
"You can forget about me too. Old Ancestor said you were short on money, so my father is leading people to rob various planes for you. I'm in charge of logistics. You've dumped all this messy stuff on me, so how can I have time?" Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Heng, said to Lin Zhan.
Liu Bang nodded, "That's right. I'm leading Fan Kuai, Xiahou Ying, and others to get various elemental crystals for you."
"I think, if it's really impossible, you should go to the King's Tomb and dig out a few more old buddies. We're really short-handed right now."
"Forget it, I'll take some time and go with my disciple to be your bodyguard for a few days. You can then have Ancestors Liu Che and Liu Xiu help you conquer a small plane," Li Bai said, looking at everyone.
Di Xin nodded and said, "This is acceptable. But when did you take on a disciple? Isn't your disciple still lying in the King's Tomb?"
Li Bai nodded, "Ye Fan. This kid has exceptional sword talent, far surpassing me and my master. He will surely achieve the imperial position through the way of the sword, a beautiful story. I'll take my disciple there tomorrow."
Di Xin nodded, "Then it's settled. Everyone, disperse for now."
Watching the kings disappear, Di Xin said to Lin Zhan, "This is for the best. Don't underestimate Li Bai, he's young but very powerful. He's already a high-level king, not far from the peak. With him protecting you, it's a guarantee. However, this fellow is a drunkard. Give him all the good wine you have, and have him teach Lin Yi and the others."
(Lin Zhan thought dismissively, *If I snatch all his wine, he'll be half-crippled.*)