Chapter 370

Through a series of far-sighted strategic plans, the Ying Dynasty made its path of conquest increasingly smooth. The previous reforms aimed at winning the hearts of the people had yielded remarkable results, acting like lubricating grease on the wheels of the advancing army and enabling it to drive deep into enemy territory unchecked. Although the Ying Dynasty possessed an army of 700,000—which seemed inferior in numbers compared to the Yong Dynasty's one million—it held an overwhelming advantage in the many critical factors that decide the outcome of a war. In terms of equipment alone, its military manufacturing craftsmanship was peerless, backed by substantial scientific research and development investments. The soldiers wore armor forged from top-tier refined steel that was exceptionally tough, capable of effectively withstanding cuts and stabs from blades and arrows while remaining lightweight and flexible without hindering maneuverability in combat. The weapons they wielded underwent specialized quenching treatments, rendering them razor-sharp and capable of cleaving iron as if it were mud.