Opening an office in Taila

Chapter 293 Weapon Upgrade

"There's one more thing I'd like to ask. Are you... still the owner of Minghuang, and a general of the Yanwu Kingdom?" Clovisia asked.

Song Yufeng understood that Kravishia hoped to gain the support of the Minghuang Imperial Guard and the Yanwu Kingdom. Song Yufeng had also considered this matter, but at present, he did not agree to involve them. The main reason was that the Minghuang and Yanwu Kingdoms had just finished a major war and needed to stabilize their countries and restore their national strength.

Secondly, even with Song Yufeng's influence, it would be difficult to persuade the Yan and Wu countries to take the lead. Why should the Yan and Wu countries send soldiers to fight for other countries? Unless Victoria can provide enough benefits for the Yan and Wu countries, the problem is that even if they conquer Lentinium, the rest of Victoria will still be in the Duke's hands. Whether they can reach an agreement with the Duke on the issue of benefits is also a problem. Even if they can get enough benefits, it will not be enough to quell the anti-war sentiment at home. The families of the soldiers who died in foreign lands will definitely oppose it, which is another major destabilizing factor.

Finally, there's the attitude of the dukes and the people of Victoria. Will they be wary of the armies of Yan and Wu? Will they refuse to let the Yan and Wu army enter Victoria? These are all unknowns.

The Minghuang Imperial Guard is alright, but the Yanwu Kingdom faces numerous difficulties if they want to get involved.

The current situation is still within a controllable range, so Song Yufeng does not intend to involve Minghuang and Yanwu in the conflict.

“No, I’ve already cut ties with them for the time being since I arrived here. I can’t contact them now, I’m sorry,” Song Yufeng said.

“Okay, I understand…” Clovisia nodded. “So what do you think we should do next?”

"Actually, I don't have much of an opinion. If I had to say something, the weapons and equipment need to be upgraded, and systematic military training is also needed."

“We’d like to, too, but the armories are heavily guarded, and a frontal assault would be counterproductive. If we were to steal, we wouldn’t be able to take much. The warehouses are poorly defended, but they only contain some of the most common supplies. The factories are also heavily guarded, and even if we took them, it would be difficult to hold them for long… As for training, there’s even less. We have almost no retired soldiers here, and most of our members are just ordinary people,” Kravishia sighed.

“I can solve both of these problems,” Song Yufeng said.

"Really?!" Clovisia exclaimed in surprise.

"I can lead you to plunder weapons and equipment. Moreover, I can negotiate with the dukes outside the city to have them transport them to you through underground tunnels. If all else fails, I will contact Blacksteel International to provide you with arms. In short, we definitely won't lack these things. As for instructors... I can persuade the ducal army and some organizations to send instructors, but it will take time."

“Great! We’ve already weathered so many tough times, what’s a little more time? Thank you, Mr. Song, I’m truly grateful from the bottom of my heart!” Clovisia said, holding Song Yufeng’s hand tightly.

Without a doubt, Song Yufeng's move was a timely help, as the lack of equipment and the poor quality of the troops had always been the main reasons for the heavy casualties of the self-rescue army.

"Alright, I think our first meeting can end here. I'll wait outside for twenty minutes. You go and organize a large number of people to come with me to raid the armory. I'll also contact the personnel you need," Song Yufeng said, then walked out of the command room.

"Mr. Song!" Many members of the Self-Rescue Army surrounded Song Yufeng as he came out of the command room.

"Don't get agitated. Your commander will tell you the details of our discussion! I'm going to get you supplies and instructors! Don't block the way here!"

Song Yufeng only revealed this little bit of information, but it was enough to make the self-rescue army cheer. They quickly made way for Song Yufeng to contact people.

Song Yufeng walked into the passage, saw that no one was around, took out his terminal, and then made a call to Duke Windermere outside the city.

"Song Yufeng? Are you alright? How is the situation?" Windermere asked.

"Fortunately, I've already installed what you asked me to install on those city defense cannons. Daphne went off on her own, but there shouldn't be any problems. Right now, I'm at the Self-Rescue Army headquarters."

"Oh, I'm glad everything went well. Do you need anything?"

"Yes, I need military supplies to arm my self-defense army. I wonder if you can provide them?"

“This…” Windermere pondered for a moment and then said, “Sure, as long as you can guarantee that they can be delivered to the Self-Salvation Army.”

"Okay, is there anything I can do for you? These kinds of military supplies certainly can't be provided for free, right?"

"You and Master Zhong are really alike. It's so easy to talk to people like you. Indeed, in exchange, I do need you to do something for me."

"whats the matter?"

"Help me establish contact with Adele, the leader of the aristocratic faction of the Self-Salvation Army..."