Chapter 1710 - 480: Armed Allies of the Great Graveyard_3

He definitely won't make things difficult for Colin!

Just as Prince Edward was feeling enthusiastic, Luo Yan gave Mr. Punk standing beside him a look, and the latter immediately understood. He approached Prince Edward respectfully and said.

"Grand Duke! Although I come from a humble background, I also have a heart to serve the country. Coincidentally, I previously learned some skills in the workshop in the city and know a thing or two about mechanics. In my humble opinion, although the structure of this firearm is intricate, it is not difficult to replicate it with Thunder City's industrial capabilities. As long as there are detailed blueprints, I am confident I can produce it for you!"

This Mr. Punk was originally hired for a hefty sum of a gold coin by Luo Yan when he first entered Thunder City as a stableman. Due to his ambition and learning ability, Luo Yan took him under his wing to manage his industries in Thunder City.

For instance, the listing of the Colin Group and the "Stock Exchange" on Queen Street were all orchestrated behind the scenes by Mr. Punk.

To Edward, Mr. Punk's proposal was timely, perfectly aligning with his urgent desire to master this technology.

Moreover, since Mr. Punk was someone close to Prince Colin, he was considered a trustworthy "insider" by both Prince Colin and himself.

Edward's face indeed showed a smile, looking appreciatively at this astute businessman and said in an appreciative tone.

"Your heart to serve the country is admirable, and I think your proposal is excellent! Of course, this matter still depends on Prince Colin's opinion, as it is his possession after all."

"Why would I have any objections?" Mr. Colin said with a smile and a gentle tone. "If Mr. Punk is willing to serve our Grand Duke, then that would be wonderful."

This matter was originally instructed by him.

"Haha, since His Highness has said so, if I don't show some indication, wouldn't that make the Campbell family seem too stingy!"

Edward's face showed a delighted smile, and he immediately looked at Punk, who was waiting with bowed eyes. Clearing his throat, he announced in a solemn voice.

"From today, I will entrust the casting of this new equipment to you. Whatever support you need—be it land, craftsmen, or startup capital—the Campbell Duchy will provide without reservation. Moreover, I can assure you, whatever number of rifles your factory produces, we will buy them all! The Thunder City's Civilian Corps will be the first to complete the listing of new weapons!"

Saying this, he turned his head to look at Yang Andes, who had been standing silently beside him. The head of the Andes Family was accompanying him.

"Mr. Andes," Edward instructed, "I am aware of your family's connections in Thunder City, and you should offer him advice on this matter. I believe your heart to serve the country is no less than his. For the sake of our Duchy, ensure that this factory operates as quickly as possible!"

Yang Andes's eyes flashed with surprise, then immediately returned to calm, nodding respectfully to His Majesty.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Afterwards, he turned to Punk with a kind smile.

"Mr. Punk, rest assured, although the Andes Group is not heavily involved in the arms industry, we will do our utmost to assist you."

As he said this, the thoughts in his mind turned quickly as he carefully analyzed the deeper meaning behind Grand Duke's words.

The military industry of the Campbell Duchy has always been a complex and sensitive field, primarily controlled by those traditional nobles who have their own domains and blacksmith guilds.

After all, most regular troops are composed of Lord's Private Soldiers, with weapons and armor naturally forged by blacksmiths in their respective domains.

If Duke Edward intends to use this opportunity to take a portion of this lucrative industry from those conservative lords, and even establish a completely new army under his control, it would undoubtedly be a massive advantage for their Andes Family.

They have long coveted this industry controlled by traditional forces!

Punk showed moderate excitement and joy on his face, quickly thanking Grand Duke Edward and Mr. Andes, while also casting a grateful look at Prince Colin.

Luo Yan nodded with a smile.

He was glad to see that during his absence, the former stableman seemed to have grown remarkably.

Although his vision still couldn't compare with Yang Andes beside Edward, his ability to read expressions and intentions was no less than the latter.

This is the advantage of climbing from the bottom to a high position.

They can endure hardships, possess the cunning of the market, and are adept at observing.

Although traditional nobles often look down on those who rise from obscurity, Luo Yan never looked down on them.

On the contrary, he surrounded himself with many such people.

At this moment, Luo Yan suddenly thought of something and cast a curious glance at the ambitious Edward.

"Your Highness, your boldness impresses me. However, forgive my curiosity, since you hold this weapon in such high regard, why not prioritize equipping the Duchy's most elite regular corps, but instead choose to equip Thunder City's Civilian Corps first? If I am not mistaken, they are all recruits, right?"

This seemingly casual question was like a precise dart that struck at the most sensitive core of the Campbell Duchy's internal power structure.

Of course, Luo Yan knew the answer; he just wanted to hear how Edward, this "chess player," perceived the cracks on his chessboard.