Munitions Empire-Chapter 2002 - 1872: Everyone Knows

Winterless City, the port city that Dorne snatched from the Great Tang Group, has always been like a pearl set at the southern tip of the Eastern Continent, emitting an enticing luster.

Here, there are vast dock areas, with giant gantry cranes swinging their steel arms to load and unload containers onto ocean-going freighters. The bustling scene showcases the vibrant energy of this city. The streets are filled with traffic, people of various skin colors weaving through, and the prosperity brought by trade is visible to the naked eye.

As the largest and most advanced port in the southern Eastern Continent, Winterless City is undeniably the economic engine of the Dorne Empire, continuously channeling wealth into the Empire. It was once even more flourishing, but the frequent bombardments by the Great Tang Empire Navy over the past two years have cast a shadow over this city.

Nevertheless, Winterless City stands resiliently, with over 7 million people working diligently on this land day after day, contributing their efforts to rebuilding their homeland. The factories stand in rows, roaring day and night, with various industrial products transported from here to all corners of the Dorne Empire, supporting the Empire’s war machine.

Among the many enterprises, the most notable is the radar design and manufacturing company. This company holds the most advanced radar technology on the Eastern Continent and has provided a large number of radar devices to the Dorne Empire, greatly enhancing the battlefield awareness of Dorne’s military. Moreover, this company has also manufactured many advanced electronic technology devices for the Dorne Empire, applied in both military and civilian fields, being a crucial driver of technological advancement in the Dorne Empire.

Because of this, Mr. Pan Yiping, the owner of this radar technology company, has become an influential figure within the Dorne Empire. He is as wealthy as a nation, wielding power over the political scene. In Winterless City, a single word from him can decide the fate of countless people, his influence is unimaginable.

At this moment, the City Lord appointed by Dorne was rubbing his hands, smiling awkwardly at Pan Yiping, saying, "Sir, you must have quite the connections on the Great Tang Empire’s side, otherwise, how could you obtain so much advanced radar technology..."

"Don’t say that, after all, I’m just relying on my son-in-law," Pan Yiping maintained a professional demeanor, not even lifting his eyelids, his tone slow as if he were mocking himself, yet also seemed like stating an irrelevant fact. He casually placed himself in a dependent position, as if all his achievements were merely due to the influence of others, not his own efforts.

"You’re too modest," the City Lord replied with a smile, knowing Pan Yiping’s prowess, and more about his shrewdness. This seemingly harmless businessman, in reality, is an extremely cunning and ruthless character.

"Not at all, I’m just telling the truth." Pan Yiping waved his hand, a meaningful smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "Without my son-in-law’s support, how could I have achieved what I have today?"

"You’re absolutely right," the City Lord nodded repeatedly, not daring to continue the topic. He knew Pan Yiping was reminding him not to forget who was backing him.

Pan Yiping glanced over the City Lord with a barely noticeable disdain. He knew this City Lord was merely one of his pawns, a puppet that he could manipulate at will. He supported him to this position only because he was obedient and usable.

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore." Pan Yiping retracted his smile, his tone returning to calmness, "Let’s discuss the real business."

"You must have connections on the Great Tang Empire’s side..." the City Lord hesitated, cautiously probing, with a hint of barely noticeable tension and expectation in his tone. He observed Pan Yiping’s expression, hoping to capture a clue from his calm face.

"I’m just hoping you can, you know, at the right time, introduce me and allow me to have a chance to connect with the Great Tang Empire, to ensure the safety of me and my family..." The City Lord’s voice gradually lowered, as if he were saying something difficult to disclose.

"Dorne is in national crisis now, you can’t frame me as a traitor." Pan Yiping’s face sank, interrupting the City Lord’s words with a severe tone. He feigned surprise, raising his eyebrows as if he heard something unbelievable.

"How could I have contact with the Great Tang Empire? Don’t talk nonsense, be careful, loose lips sink ships!" Pan Yiping’s tone was firm as he decisively distanced himself from the accusation. He certainly wouldn’t admit to having any "connection" with the Great Tang Empire.

Even though he has always been the greatest undercover agent of the Great Tang Empire in Dorne, even though the technology he provided was actually to develop the Eastern Continent’s electronic technology according to the Great Tang Empire’s designs, he could never admit these things.

"How could it be, impossible." The City Lord was startled by Pan Yiping’s sudden anger, hurriedly waving his hands to explain, speaking incoherently, "Sir, you misunderstood, I didn’t mean anything else, I, I was just looking for a way out for myself."

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, trying to calm himself down. "You also know, Dorne is already in such a state, the Great Tang Empire has already crossed the border, I’ve really reached the end of my road as the City Lord."

The City Lord’s voice carried a hint of bitterness and helplessness, he helplessly slumped into the chair as if he had lost all hope.

"I heard that the Great Tang Empire doesn’t make things difficult for law-abiding people, so you don’t need to be too worried..." Pan Yiping, seeing the City Lord’s panic-stricken appearance, allowed a slight, barely noticeable smile to appear at the corner of his mouth. He softened his tone, as if comforting a frightened child.