Munitions Empire-Chapter 1184 - 1104 Everywhere Building

Due to advancements in communication technology, almost every nation now knows that Tang Country deployed a new type of naval decisive weapon during the Shen Country war—a "floating airport on the sea."

Nobody knows exactly what it’s called yet, but everyone understands what it can do.

It can transport aircraft near enemy coastlines, providing cover for its own fleet to operate within the combat radius of enemy land-based fighter jets.

If armed with the same technological superiority in carrier-based aircraft as the Great Tang Empire, it can even destroy the enemy air force, stripping them of air superiority.

Another weapon has also caught the attention of air forces worldwide: the Datang Empire Air Force deployed an ultra-long-range bomber with a speed nearly double that of propeller-driven aircraft, making it almost impossible for fighter jets to intercept.

This essentially means that, despite years of effort in building their air forces, countries around the globe find their skies vulnerable again.

A third weapon has equally shocked the world: the Tang Empire possesses a long-range weapon capable of nighttime attacks, with power akin to meteors, effortlessly penetrating a battleship’s main armor!

Such weapons have never before been seen. In the recent Shen Hai naval battle, these weapons left Shen Country’s main fleet heavily damaged before even entering the battlefield, rendering them almost unfit for combat.

This innovative weaponry has suddenly rendered the battleships that countries have invested heavily in seem outdated; naval forces around the world are growing anxious and uncertain about how to counter this new threat.

To top it off, countries still lack a complete strategy to counter the submarines previously developed by the Great Tang Empire; now a new efficient weapon has emerged, targeting surface vessels and further escalating the pressure on foreign navies.

Of course, such developments are intolerable for anyone, so countries are scrambling to utilize their embassies and connections to gather intelligence, hoping to uncover the secrets behind these advanced weapons.

The Great Tang Empire’s practice of deploying advanced weaponry in real combat is no longer a surprise, so the focus now is whether the Great Tang Group will be willing to sell related technologies.

Shen Country hasn’t kept information to itself; in fact, Shen Country has tried to leverage the dispersal of these rumors to place the Great Tang Empire at the center of scrutiny, encouraging other nations to trouble them to alleviate Shen Country’s own pressures.

As such, Shen Country has disclosed everything it knows, even adding a touch of exaggeration in some cases.

Amid the allure of the three remarkable weapons, the Tang Army’s deployment of the newly designed "lid-headed" tanks on Shen Country’s South Island has been relatively overlooked.

There’s another advanced weapon Shen Country doesn’t entirely understand: the Tang Army employed anti-air missiles and proximity radio fuses, among other advanced equipment, yet Shen Country remained clueless about their specifics.

When the Tang Army successfully shot down a plane, triggering the explosives onboard, Marshal Bernard finally understood Shen Country Air Force’s true intentions.

Upon confirming that the aircraft carried explosives, Tang Country’s leadership quickly realized that Shen Country intended to use suicide attacks against Tang Country’s fleet.

Unfortunately for Shen Country, the Tang Army’s deployment of advanced anti-air missiles meant sporadic suicide aircraft couldn’t complete their missions, leaving Tang Army with virtually no significant losses.

Tang Mo was delighted to lift the confidentiality on his vast array of advanced weapons, as this enabled these innovations to infiltrate the civilian sector, exponentially expanding their utility beyond imagination.

Tang Mo had long grown weary of relying on immature equipment: he yearned for larger jet-powered passenger planes for personal travel and sought more efficient standards for maritime transportation.

Similarly, he aspired to establish an internet system, ensure a cheap and matured weaponization process, and transform these technologies. This was no small undertaking—it was a colossal, daunting project.

Once Tang Mo took the lead in entering the information age, his military would be so far ahead of others that the gap would dwarf anything seen before. Tang Mo envisioned the next war as this Otherworld’s version of the Gulf War, orchestrating a decisive victory to teach the world the meaning of true disparity.

Furthermore, in the next war, Tang Mo planned to deploy nuclear weapons, resolving warfare in this world once and for all. From then on, he would become the undisputed master, the metaphorical Emperor of this world wielding power at the tip of a nuclear button.

Meanwhile, Dorne’s embassy received a telegraph from home, and Ambassador Dorne was discussing the possibility of a meeting with officials from the Great Tang Empire’s foreign ministry alongside his military officers and other aides.

Their objective was to procure new bombers and other advanced weaponry—anything the Great Tang Empire was willing to sell, they were ready to buy.

Sharing the same sentiment was Gobur Kingdom’s ambassador, and indeed, across Consulate Street in Chang’an, diplomatic personnel from various nations were engaging in similar activities.

These diplomats were scrambling to reallocate funds, depositing vast amounts into their accounts at banks within the Great Tang Empire: millions were insignificant sums, tens of millions routine transactions.

Soon, they would pool together billions and funnel these funds into the hands of sales representatives from the Tang Group—assuming all went smoothly and the other party was willing to accept the money.

If the other party wasn’t willing, this wealth was useless—an infuriating scenario…and perhaps not even the most infuriating one.

The most maddening issue was that some could purchase technologies and equipment while others couldn’t! Those denied access would inevitably become this world’s forsaken outcasts.

"Damn it! Their line is still busy! I can’t reach their foreign ministry! Is the car ready?" pacing anxiously in his office, the Laines Empire’s ambassador irritably questioned his staff.

"It’s ready, Sir. But… without prior arrangements, will they even allow your car into the Forbidden City?" his subordinate cautiously reminded.

"Hell!" The Laines Empire’s ambassador cursed before grabbing the phone and dialing a private number. After a long wait, the person on the other end finally picked up.

Instantly, the Laines Empire’s ambassador lit up with excitement and, in a fawning tone, greeted the person: "Duke of Egret… I sincerely apologize for disturbing your rest. In fact, we’ve encountered some difficulties. I hope… you’d consider helping a poor man like me, for the sake of our friendship."

"What are you saying? I greatly value our friendship! Ambassador, just tell me directly, and I’ll do my best to help!" Evidently, the gifts and bribes sent over the years had paid off, as the Duke of Egret uttered exactly the words the Laines Empire’s ambassador had hoped to hear.

"Thank you, Duke of Egret! I wish to meet Minister Nangong or Deputy Minister Jiang Run! A well-informed person like you surely knows my purpose in seeing them…"

"Minister Nangong has been incredibly busy lately. He’s currently negotiating asset-for-debt matters with Dahua’s delegation… so I can’t arrange for you to meet him. But Deputy Minister Jiang Run does have availability, though I doubt he can solve your problems." The Duke of Egret replied casually over the phone.

In the past few hours alone, a truckload of people had come seeking him out. If he were to wholeheartedly help every single one of them, he’d be downright exhausted.

Moreover, he was fully aware of why they sought him out: however, such matters were beyond his ability to expedite effectively.

What the Tang Empire chooses to sell or not sell ultimately hinges on Tang Mo or, at the very least, high-ranking officials like Harry. For someone clinging to their coattails, his influence was rather limited.

Nevertheless, he could lend small favors, showcasing the Duke’s magnanimity: he might convince Jiang Run to grant some leniency and accommodate the desperate petitioners.

As for why Jiang Run might entertain the idea… meeting a few individuals would likely secure the foreign ministry’s yearly bonuses, ensuring he’d see these people.

"No problem! No problem! As long as you can get me an audience with Deputy Minister Jiang Run, I’ll leave everything in your capable hands, Duke!" The Laines Empire’s ambassador exclaimed excitedly.

"Alright then! I think this evening… around eight o’clock, he should have some time." The Duke of Egret cleverly proposed an obviously inconvenient timeframe.

Sure enough, the seasoned Laines Empire’s ambassador immediately grasped the underlying suggestion: "Rest assured! Deputy Minister Jiang Run is so busy… sacrificing his rest to meet me, I am profoundly grateful. I understand, I understand what needs to be done."

Everyone knew the Great Tang Empire’s officials weren’t beyond accepting bribes, just as long as they had their means of outmaneuvering inspections by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The Great Tang Empire’s officials had their methods: if one didn’t want trouble, it was best to inform the Ministry of Internal Affairs outright, converting bribes into legitimate departmental bonuses.

As for whether taking bribes equated to accomplishing favors… those offering the bribes were well aware: they were paying for an audience, not guaranteed outcomes. Favoritism or preferential treatments simply didn’t exist.

Then why bribe at all? Because without paying, securing even a meeting couldn’t be guaranteed. Sometimes, their impartiality in handling matters could still lead to severe consequences for certain individuals.

In any case, officials from the Great Tang Empire demonstrated particular integrity in these situations: they wouldn’t extort those they intended to eliminate. Thus, if officials ever stopped accepting someone’s money, everyone understood what the Tang Empire’s stance was.

"As long as you understand…" the Duke of Egret nodded. "Let’s settle on eight o’clock tonight—Fanlou."