The successful partnership between Great Qing and the emerging power was like a timely rain, injecting surging momentum into Great Qing’s development. Su Ran keenly sensed that the perfect moment to press the advantage and accelerate the empire's expansion had arrived.
In the military sphere, the two sides established a model of deep collaboration. The emerging power shared its advanced military technology without reservation, acting as powerful fuel for the engine of Great Qing’s military development. Leveraging these cutting-edge technologies, Great Qing conducted a comprehensive and meticulous upgrade of its existing weaponry. Researchers worked day and night, successfully developing a series of weapons with far greater destructive power and superior performance. Meanwhile, the two militaries frequently conducted joint exercises. On the training grounds, amidst the smoke of simulation, soldiers from both sides applied their strengths and exchanged tactical experience. Like a sponge absorbing water, the Great Qing military soaked up novel combat concepts and sophisticated tactics, resulting in a significant, step-by-step increase in combat effectiveness. Armed with this heightened military strength, Great Qing sounded the horn of expansion toward surrounding regions once again. This time, the Great Qing military descended like a tiger from the mountains, sweeping away all obstacles. Those surrounding factions that had previously held out under the backing of foreign powers…
Chapter 198