Chapter 2109: Royal Meeting!
"Let's aim at that reef," Fengling said, pointing to a reef on the calm sea in the distance.
"Understood!" The captain immediately went to relay the order.
The massive naval cannon began to turn its muzzle, aiming in that direction.
Then a loud bang was heard.
The reef was then shattered, and a huge splash appeared on the sea surface.
"Luckily, it hit the target on the first shot." Wind Chime gazed at that spot.
With the waves calm, the rock that jutted out of the sea was no longer visible.
"This power..." Even the Third Prince was terrified by its power.
"How about it.
I can guarantee that there is no more advanced warship on the Western Continent than this one.
This is just one of the warships in the forces behind me, and not even the strongest one.
At this moment, the wind chimes seemed like whispering demons, staring at the Third Prince before him: "If you are willing to cooperate with us..."
At that time, we can manufacture weapons for you, whether for the army or the navy.
You don't need to worry about this waterway being threatened.
When the time comes, dozens or even hundreds of warships will patrol this waterway.
From then on, this waterway belonged to the Kingdom of Aalborg.
Isn't this good?
The Third Prince felt his breath becoming hot.
Such advanced weaponry.
From the Army to the Navy.
This was something he had never seen before, no matter how far he had traveled.
"Actually, I have many more weapons, but it's not convenient to show them here."
For example, rocket artillery with a range of hundreds of kilometers, vehicles that can be used for mechanized military operations, and various types of biplane or monoplane propeller-driven fighter jets. We are even developing and manufacturing more advanced jet fighters.
I...I might not be able to explain it to you.
"Jet fighter jet?"
"You mean you can build jet fighters!" The Third Prince suddenly looked at Feng Ling.
Wind Chime was somewhat surprised: "You know about jet fighters?"
The Third Prince nodded: "To be honest, Your Excellency."
There has always been a custom in our Aalborg royal family.
That means every member of the royal family must travel abroad for at least three years after reaching adulthood.
I didn't return to the Kingdom of Aalborg until two years ago.
After leaving the Kingdom of Aalborg, my first stop was the Southern Continent.
I went to study at the best university in the Southern Continent at the time, and studied there for more than two years.
During those two years.
I learned that at that time, the Southern Continent was developing aircraft that were faster than propeller planes.
A very great professor, it is said, came into contact with an emerging power on the Eastern Continent, and they came up with a term at the time: jet aircraft.
However, building a jet aircraft is far more complex than building a propeller aircraft.
Jet aircraft require more advanced high-temperature materials and cooling technologies.
This is because it directly relates to engine performance. Without sufficiently high-temperature materials and cooling technology, the engine cannot provide enough power.
Another aspect is supersonic aerodynamics.
In theory, jet aircraft are designed to fly at supersonic speeds, which places extremely high demands on all aspects of the aircraft's design.
It takes hundreds or even thousands of trials to find a suitable solution.
Finally, there are the materials needed to manufacture this aircraft, as well as the precision required.
The strength of the material, its fatigue life, and even the precision of a single screw must be perfect, without the slightest problem.
My teacher said that back then.
Manufacturing a propeller plane only tests mechanical precision.
However, a theoretical jet aircraft is a measure of a country's core level of high-end manufacturing standards.
So, if the forces behind you really can manufacture and develop jet fighters...
The Third Prince didn't say anything more after that.
There was clearly some doubt involved.
Feng Ling didn't speak immediately.
In fact, she only knew a little about jet fighters because her authority was not yet sufficient to learn about these weapons that had not yet officially entered service.
Her thoughts began to race.
She quickly came up with an idea.
She smiled and said, "Although the forces behind me haven't manufactured jet fighters yet, it doesn't mean they won't in the near future."
Weapons often represent the cutting edge of a country's technology.
The weapons you see now—tanks, guns, shells, warships.
I think that's enough to demonstrate the technological research and development capabilities, as well as the industrial capabilities, of the force behind me.
Based on these foundations, I'm not exaggerating when I say I can build jet fighters.
Perhaps His Highness the Third Prince will say so.
"Then let's talk about further cooperation after you've manufactured your jet fighters."
Feng Ling's words actually touched on one of the Third Prince's current thoughts.
This is undoubtedly the most stable approach.
"Such thinking is perfectly reasonable."
It's also the safest option.
But Third Prince, the Kingdom of Aalborg behind you is a commercially-oriented kingdom, and so is your royal family.
So I think you should be very clear about this.
Investing and collaborating at the very beginning of a project yields the greatest profits.
When this project is nearing completion, will you still be able to receive a sufficient share of the profits?
Or are you not worried that someone else will beat you to it?
Your Kingdom of Aalborg is one of the best partners we have chosen, but not the only one.
If you reject me now...
I could easily go and find another partner and present my sincerity to him.
I believe that others will make the wisest choice.
"Your Excellency, that's not what I meant."
However... it's difficult to finalize such an important matter in a short period of time.
This is not something I, a mere prince, can decide.
The third prince also sensed a threat in the other party's words.
He quickly added, "How about this, let's go back now."
Please give me some time.
"After I report this matter to the higher authorities and the Aalborg royal family discusses it, I will inform you of our decision."
"How long will it take?" Wind Chime asked the question directly.
The third prince hesitated for a moment, then said, "One week..."
Feng Ling frowned slightly.
The Third Prince immediately held up five fingers: "Five days, just five days."
"I don't have that much time to waste here."
I'm giving you three days.
"The count begins from the moment I escorted you back to port and you stepped ashore." Feng Ling's tone was somewhat aggressive at this moment.
The Third Prince wanted to haggle a bit more, but Feng Ling's gaze completely shut him down.
"Before returning to the course, the Third Prince can take a closer look at the warship."
"By cooperating with us, you will also gain access to the technology to build this warship." Wind Chime once again threw out a huge lure.
"You're willing to teach us how to build warships of this class!" The Third Prince's eyes widened.
The wind chimes did not provide a clear answer.
In fact, Chu Xuan had already told her this before she arrived.
During this negotiation, she had immense power; she could make all the decisions regarding the weapons and equipment she brought.
Afterwards, the Third Prince led his men to carefully study the warship.
The people accompanying him were not bodyguards, but rather experts in their respective fields.
"The grade of this steel is something we've never seen before."
Even the most advanced warships I've ever seen don't use steel of this strength.
"The caliber of this naval gun."
The ship's swaying during the firing was so slight that it was impossible to tell that it was caused by a gun of this caliber.
The shipbuilding technology used here has surpassed our current understanding.
"What?
She said the rocket launcher on this rocket launcher has a range of over 100 kilometers!
How is that possible!
Can that still be called a rocket?
The Third Prince and his men studied these things, and the more they studied them, the more astonished they became.
Everything here is backed by technology far beyond what they had previously known.
These things seemed to come from another world entirely.
Soon, the warship docked.
The naval guns and some special cargo were once again covered with black cloth.
The third prince and the researchers reluctantly looked away.
They were all amazed at how quickly they had returned.
They want to do more research.
"Alright, we've arrived at the port."
"Remember our agreement, Your Highness the Third Prince." Feng Ling looked at the Third Prince.
The Third Prince took a deep breath and looked at what was hidden under the black cloth.
He looked at the wind chimes earnestly: "Your Excellency, please rest assured."
"Within three days, I will definitely persuade the Aalborg royal family behind me to cooperate with you!"
He then resolutely disembarked.
Fengling watched the Third Prince's retreating figure.
She understood the meaning behind the third prince's words.
He had been convinced by his own ideas, and he was well aware of the value they represented.
So what he said before disembarking was that he would go back to persuade his royal family, rather than negotiate.
“I remember, three days.” Feng Ling smiled as she looked at the Third Prince, whose feet had already stepped ashore.
The third prince glanced at the warship behind him, then almost quickly walked to his carriage.
"What we are about to do is directly related to the future fate of our Kingdom of Aalborg."
After that, we will rush back to the capital.
I will issue an emergency secret order right now to summon all members of the royal family who can return within three days.
I will, in my capacity as the Third Prince, request the convening of the Aalborg Royal High Council.
Before that, you need to draft your analysis data on those things on this carriage.
It will take us a day and a night to reach Wangdu from where we are now.
Since you won't have time to rest, I will arrange a place and support staff for you.
You have half a day left to finalize this important data.
Then, I will use the data and information you have prepared to persuade my father and my brothers and sisters.
So, I'm counting on you all!
The third prince looked very seriously at his trusted followers.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, we will definitely handle everything well!"
After that, the vehicle headed directly towards the royal city.
During this time, horses would occasionally approach, and the Third Prince would hand over the prepared envelopes to the riders on horseback, who would then carry the envelopes in other directions.
Even when there was a need to talk, they remained in a hurry to get going.
At this moment, the Third Prince felt as if he were racing against fate.
It is the fate of the Kingdom of Aalborg!
Thirty-six hours have passed since the Third Prince landed.
He was holding a coffee cup filled with black coffee.
This was the fifth cup of black coffee he had drunk in the past thirty-six hours.
He didn't sleep for a single minute during those thirty-six hours.
Because he needs to coordinate all aspects, he needs to summarize all the information that is favorable to him.
He needs to organize his thoughts.
In the following meetings, he sought to gain the complete trust of his father and brothers and sisters.
The third prince, disregarding his appearance, grabbed a suitcase and hurriedly left.
Entering the palace.
Behind him, his trusted subordinates, who had worked for thirty-six hours, were all asleep next to the car, one even lying face down on the hood.
The location of this meeting is rather unusual.
It is located at the foot of the hill behind the Royal Palace of Aalborg.
The hill behind Aalborg Royal Palace is actually a cemetery where members of the Aalborg royal family are buried. Some particularly important members of the royal family are marked with special tombstones.
Members of the Aalborg royal family are taught from a young age to contribute to the future of the Aalborg royal family and to have a special tombstone built for them after their death, so that future generations can be proud.
There is actually a small underground space beneath the hill behind Aalborg Palace.
This place is similar to an ancient circular lecture hall.
The area was illuminated by candlelight.
When the Third Prince entered, he saw his father sitting in a seat, with his brothers, sisters, and uncles also present.
Almost everyone who could arrive within 36 hours was here.
They also comprise 80% of the legitimate members of the Aalborg royal family.
"Excuse me, everyone."
Because I was in a hurry, I didn't have time to change my clothes or tidy myself up.
My hair probably has an unpleasant smell.
I apologize to everyone for my rudeness.
I am using my royal authority to convene this meeting.
As you all know, what I'm about to say is bound to be very important.
This concerns the future fate of our Aalborg royal family!
Convening the Aalborg Royal Council is a right of all legitimate members, but if the matters discussed after the council is convened are not in accordance with the requirements of the members.
This will be seen as a waste of everyone's time, and they will be stripped of all their property, status, and rights, and even the right to be buried in the royal back hill after death.
Such terrifying punishment conditions are intended to discourage people from easily exercising this right.
This also means that if someone risks using this right...
What does this mean?
"Now, I declare the meeting open!" the Third Prince said, and the door to this space slowly closed.