I Became a Sugar Mama to an Ancient General during a Famine! - Chapter 52

Chapter 52: The Gods Granted Their Request

 

Chen Kui and Chen Wu returned to the council chamber, announcing that the gods had granted their request.

 

The entire army erupted in cheers!

 

The reason was clear – the gunpowder, Qin crossbows, and armor were absolutely crucial!

 

These resources would determine whether the Qi kingdom could withstand the three-nation alliance’s attack.

 

If the gods delivered in time, they wouldn’t just defend against the allied forces – they could launch a counterattack against two of the nations.

 

After defeating them, they would demand territorial concessions, monetary compensation, and force them to sign treaties promising no future invasions.

 

Ideally, they could seize several cities, elevating the Qi kingdom to become the dominant power.

 

For years, all the soldiers had dreamed of making their nation the strongest.

 

But under the absurd rule of the Qi dynasty, such ambitions had remained mere fantasies.

 

Now, their dream was within reach.

 

How could they not be overjoyed?

 

To outsiders, their army of 50,000 facing 300,000 seemed like suicide.

 

But to them, it was an opportunity, a challenge!

 

This would be the first battle in their quest to unify China.

 

Zhan Chengyin ordered, “Let’s head to the warehouse. The gods have provided a batch of explosives that need to be properly arranged.”

 

Zhan Chengyin and his soldiers made their way to the new storage facility.

 

The explosives warehouse was located in a remote area, far from any residential districts.

 

Over a hundred soldiers guarded the perimeter.

 

Zhan Chengyin wrote a note and placed it in a vase. Then, the explosives were meticulously stacked layer by layer inside the warehouse in neat arrangements.

 

This batch was triple the previous amount, instantly filling the once-spacious warehouse to capacity.

 

Zhan Chengyin lifted one package of gunpowder – it was twice as heavy as the previous batch.

 

Would its power be doubled as well?

 

Song Duo, clearly satisfied with the explosives’s quality, asked, “General, how shall we deploy this batch?”

 

“We’ll have a group disguise themselves as merchants and transport the explosives out of the city. Bury it along the routes where the Chu army, Yong forces, and barbarian tribes will converge.”

 

“If either nation crosses our borders, we’ll ignite the explosives.”

 

“If they remain still, no harm will come to them.”

 

Chen Wu laughed heartily, “Excellent strategy, General.”

 

Song Duo smiled as well, “I’ll arrange it immediately. Should we use all the explosives?”

 

“No need. One-tenth will suffice – it’s more powerful than what we used to level the mountain last time. Tell the handling team to exercise extreme caution.”

 

“Yes, sir. I’ll ensure the mission is completed precisely.”

 

Song Duo personally led the transport team, all disguised as merchants.

 

They avoided horseback to prevent drawing attention.

 

Disguised as a trading caravan, they pushed their carts along the mountain paths.

 

*

 

After delivering the explosives, Ye Mumu noticed it was already evening. The resort manager’s delivered food had gone cold.

 

She reheated it in the microwave, barely touched a few dishes, kept one for herself, and sent the rest to Zhan Chengyin.

 

When Zhan Chengyin returned to the council chamber, the food had just arrived.

 

Seeing his soldiers eyeing the braised pork trotters, roasted duck, and spicy fish heads with obvious hunger, he smiled.

 

“Help yourselves.”

 

Mo Fan was the most enthusiastic diner. Between bites of white-cut chicken, he asked Zhan Chengyin through a mouthful of drumstick, “What are your plans for Xu Huai? Execute or spare him?”

 

“Keep him alive.”

 

“You took over twenty thousand of his troops – he’ll hate you forever!”

 

“That matters little. My only concerns are keeping the common people alive and crushing the ambitions of Chu and Yong.”

 

“Then I’ll send a message to my aunt, telling her not to oppose you!”

 

Zhan Chengyin smiled and nodded at Mo Fan, “Thank you, young lord.”

 

Mo Fan didn’t respond, continuing to eat silently.

 

A few moments later, he made another request, asking the gods to send some cuju balls.

 

Recently, with no soldiers to train with and the pleasure houses closed, he’d grown quite bored.

 

*

 

Ye Mumu printed out a list.

 

She carefully itemized everything needed:

 

100,000 sets of bulletproof vests

 

100,000 sets of heavy armor

 

100,000 Mo Dao blades

 

10,000 Qin Nu crossbows with 2 million arrows

 

Though Zhan Chengyin had requested two million arrows, Ye Mumu calculated that they’d need more to face a 300,000-strong army.

 

She increased the arrow order to three million.

 

First, she contacted the online store that had previously supplied their bulletproof vests – their quality certification was impeccable.

 

She approached the boss directly, requesting 100,000 sets.

 

When he claimed they were out of stock, Ye Mumu casually mentioned that other suppliers surely had inventory, and she could take her business elsewhere.

 

The boss quickly changed his tune, admitting they had stock – though it was meant for Russian export.

 

“Miss Ye, as you know, Russian prices command a premium!”

 

Ye Mumu didn’t waste time haggling. She matched the previous price and demanded immediate overnight shipping.

 

100,000 sets at 200 yuan each totaled 20 million.

 

She transferred a 10 million yuan deposit immediately.

 

The boss, beaming with delight, promised to begin loading right away and ship that very night.

 

When he asked for the delivery address, she provided the resort warehouse location.

 

Next, she contacted the manufacturers of armor, Qin Nu crossbows, and Mo Dao blades.

 

Her previous order of 200 million yuan worth of goods had already pushed the factory to add production lines and hire more workers, yet they still struggled to meet her demands.

 

Now she called again, placing additional orders for armor, crossbows, arrows, and blades.

 

10,000 crossbows and 3 million arrows, urgently needed…

 

The boss’ reaction mixed excitement with anxiety.

 

The crossbows and arrows could be rushed through production.

 

Ye Mumu insisted on overtime work to deliver within a week.

 

The boss agreed, saying he’d coordinate with partner factories for joint production.

 

The armor carried the highest unit price – 100,000 sets would cost 400 million yuan.

 

Unwilling to lose such a massive order, the owner mobilized his entire village for armor assembly.

 

They’d ship whatever quantity they could complete.

 

They added two production lines for Mo Dao blades, but even thousands per day wouldn’t meet the deadline.

 

The boss subcontracted neighboring factories, promising delivery within two weeks.

 

The total order value reached 730 million yuan.

 

Ye Mumu transferred a 100 million yuan deposit, instructing them to ship continuously as items were completed.

 

The boss happily agreed after receiving the 100 million.

 

*

 

Explosives were the most difficult controlled items to obtain.

 

She called Xiao Hua again.

 

Xiao Hua was eating at her Xianyuan Villa with the boss and driver of the explosives factory.

 

Answering her call, Xiao Hua asked, “Mumu, is there a problem with the quality? The boss is still in your restaurant, should I have him come over?”

 

“No, Uncle Xiao, let’s chat for a bit.”

 

Xiao Hua came to the balcony. He thought Ye Mumu was calling to berate him.

 

“You said the VIP card gives three free meals. I opened two bottles of Maotai, you’re not going back on your word, are you?”

 

“How could that be, Uncle Xiao. Does the boss’s warehouse still have stock? I need another batch of goods!”

 

Her words shocked Xiao Hua half-sober.

 

“What do you want to do? Those explosives are enough to destroy half a city! You want more?”

 

“Uncle, I still need 500 tons of explosives! Is 100 million okay?”

 

“Ye Mumu!”

 

Xiao Hua sternly questioned her, “500 tons, that amount of explosives is equivalent to an atomic bomb! Do you want to die?”

 

“Uncle, I swear it’s really not for blowing up people. I’m selling to a Russian friend, just want to make a little money.”

 

Hearing it was being sent to Russia, he half-believed and asked suspiciously, “How do you know friends in Russia?”

 

“Haha, just chatting nonsense online, and got to know them. Have you seen that news online about a guy who used a few stock photos to sell weapons to Russia, ended up scamming their deposit and got arrested…”

 

“My situation is similar, but I’m not scamming the deposit, just making a little money.”

 

Xiao Hua seemed to believe it.

 

“You’re saying this is true?”

 

“It’s true, absolutely true!”

 

“How much are they paying?”

 

“30 million, US, US dollars!”

 

Xiao Hua sucked in a sharp breath. He gritted his teeth, “Deal at 100 million! The boss’s warehouse doesn’t have that much stock, but several factories can transfer goods. 500 tons should be enough.”

 

“First transfer 30 million deposit to me, I’ll have him transfer the goods.”

 

Ye Mumu immediately transferred 30 million to Xiao Hua.

 

After receiving it, he said, “The goods will be delivered within a week!”

 

Ye Mumu breathed a big sigh of relief, and quickly reported the good news to Zhan Chengyin.

 

The soldiers were eating dinner when a note floated down.

 

Zhan Chengyin took the note and read it carefully.

 

“Bulletproof vests, loading tonight, delivered within 3 days!”

 

“1 million jin of explosives, delivered within 7 days.”

 

“10,000 crossbows, 3 million arrows… delivered within 7 days.”

 

“100,000 Mo swords, delivered within 14 days.”

 

“Armor needs to be assembled, it’s labor-intensive. Boss says within 7 days, however, those finished will be immediately shipped!”

 

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

 

A few seconds later, huge cheers erupted in the council hall.

 

“Ahhhh… The gods really sent them!”

 

“10,000 crossbows, 3 million arrows… Even if the three kingdoms join forces, we have the power to fight!”

 

“1 million jin of explosives, 1 million jin! Enough to send 1 million troops to heaven!”