Munitions Empire-Chapter 944 - 867 Fengjiang banks

Chapter 944: 867 Fengjiang banks Chapter 944: 867 Fengjiang banks When Tang Mo decided to start manufacturing the Type 130 transport aircraft, Sofia also beheld Tongcheng. She was astounded by the factories here, for she had never seen so many in her entire life.

Standing on an overpass, she looked down upon the railways below her: a full twenty tracks conjoined at her feet, stretching into the unseen distance.

In the distance was a locomotive depot, and further still, a vehicle maintenance factory. There, countless locomotives and carriages awaited repairs, while railway workers ceaselessly checked each track, cleaning off any debris.

Every time a diesel locomotive passed under the overpass where Sofia stood, she could feel the structure vibrating incessantly beneath her feet.

This gave her an uneasy feeling, as though the overpass might collapse and break apart at any moment. So after watching for a while, she fled as if escaping.

Nonetheless, those hundred-plus meters of parallel tracks left her with an appreciation for the prosperity of Tongcheng: truly a hub where steel and coal from all over converged, living up to its reputation.

She descended the stairs of the overpass, frowning due to the acrid smoke. She disliked the smell here, which invariably caused her throat to ache intensely.

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Eventually, even when her feet stood firmly on the ground, she could still feel an unsettling sway—as if something beneath was trembling, as though the earth itself had come alive.

There were no earthquakes here, nor was there another train passing by; it was just that Sofia hadn’t yet shaken off the shock and could still sense that unique rhythm of the city.

Tongcheng was alive. Yes, live.

Here, lathes operated ceaselessly, and the colossal machinery continued its relentless stretching and pulling at every moment.

Distant cranes were always busy, hoisting huge components to their required places. The buildings here were all so spectacular, embodying grandeur in every aspect.

Like a Soviet city from the seventies, everywhere were flowers, Dragon Banners, sculptures, and towering structures demanding upward gazes.

Broadcasts echoed with stirring songs, while posters plastered on telephone poles were filled with fervent slogans.

Everyone here was working, laboring, creating value. The entire city was like a gigantic machine, processing materials from across the four seas into the desired forms night and day.

No one even had a moment to pause and gaze at Sofia, a woman too beautiful for words. The local people hurried by, rushing toward their destinations.

Trams whistled past, crammed with workers ready to replace their mates on shift. Through the tram windows, they marveled at the fleeting beauty of Sofia’s charming visage.

One after another, cars drove along the wide streets, while various adverts lent a cyberpunk air of decay.

The streetlights here were different from those in Chang’an City: Chang’an’s were ornate, curving gracefully like the lithe waist of a beauty, while these were straight and rigid, like spikes tearing through the heavens.

“Milady, if we don’t leave now, we’ll be too late, your flight time…” The Countess followed behind Sofia, whispering a reminder.

Sofia nodded, stepped into a cake shop, and chose a chubby-looking cream cake. Watching as the owner carefully placed the cake into a pretty box, she paid and left, “Let’s go!”

She normally wouldn’t eat such things, let alone buy them herself. But at that moment, Sofia was like a contented woman, carrying her dessert and walking through a strange city.

“Just now, someone sent word that a mole in Suthers has betrayed us, your card… might have been found by those foxes,” the Countess reported, glancing at the cake in Sofia’s hand with bad news.

Sofia calmly reassured, “Don’t worry! These sorts of things are bound to happen sooner or later. It’s just a card; they probably aren’t reacting that quickly.”

Taking a few steps, Sofia then second-guessed herself, “Perhaps they have noticed. Those people are more sensitive than we thought! They must know that someone is secretly forming a mysterious organization… They must be aware.”

“What should we do? Should we order our people to halt their activities temporarily?” the Countess asked, somewhat flustered.

“No need! My dear, absolutely no need! Just tell them to keep a closer watch on the prey and make sure no one throws sand in the gears,” Sofia replied without hesitation, directly addressing the Countess’s concern.

After speaking, she slipped into a car that was already waiting and soon it sped off toward the airport.

When Sofia saw the airport of Tongcheng, she regretted not visiting the acclaimed number one airport of Chang’an.

Tongcheng’s airport was globally recognized as less spectacular in comparison to Chang’an, but upon seeing Tongcheng’s airport, Sofia still envied having such a beautiful complex.

When she had control over Shireck, there weren’t even airports yet, so she didn’t have time to build such a beautiful building to rival Chang’an Airport.

Even though Sofia really wanted to experience what it was like to travel by airplane, she still was patient enough to take a train to Brunas.

This was because the safety rates of the airlines on the Eastern Continent were somewhat problematic, and the crash rates of these airlines were still high enough to deter a tycoon of Sofia’s level.

The shipping companies of the Great Tang Empire were different. Under very strict industry standards, the crash rates of the Great Tang Empire’s air transport were very low, almost negligible.

Thus, Sofia finally bought a plane ticket upon reaching Tongcheng and experienced the sensation of flight for the first time.

To be honest, she was a bit nervous, especially since there were no stewardesses on crews in this era: The Model 47 planes were too small, carrying only about twenty people at a time, without any space for stewardesses or food.

Of course, airplanes in this era also lacked so-called first-class cabins, and everyone had to sit in the same cabin, complaining about uncomfortable chairs, and strapped to their seats by unfriendly seatbelts.

But it was all worth it when she saw clouds outside the window that looked like fluff, Sofia felt that everything was worthwhile.

This adventure had ignited her inner desire to conquer; she liked this feeling of unreal up-and-down sensation.

As she looked through the porthole at the Bai Yun outside and relished the sense of achievement of having the world under her feet, she heard two people next to her discussing the future development of airplanes.

Clearly, both were insiders in the aviation industry; they had a lot of knowledge about airplanes and possessed unique perspectives.

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One of them said that the next generation of planes should have a separate toilet to make the journey more pleasant.

The other suggested that additional services should be provided to passengers, like offering some bread to distribute to the passengers.

Their conversation reminded Sofia of the cake she had eaten while waiting for her flight; honestly, she had had tastier cakes, but she still found the one she bought exceptionally sweet.

Unfortunately, before Sofia could hear more of their conversation, the plane’s announcement already reminded that the destination had been reached.

After all, the speed in the sky was fast, and Sofia did not expect that after a fresh observation of the plane’s wings and the sea of clouds, and a little gossip, they would arrive at their destination.

The plane soon landed at the airport on the west bank of Fengjiang, where it was to refuel and undergo inspections before taking off again for the capital of the Dahua Empire.

Sofia didn’t buy a direct plane ticket to the Dahua Empire’s capital, so she had to disembark here, and, along with a few Guards mixed in with the passengers, carry her small luggage out of the airport runway.

Compared to Tongcheng Airport, the airports of Dahua Empire seemed a lot plainer. After seeing the airports of the Great Tang Empire, looking at such airports was like looking at ruins.

But Sofia felt like she could breathe easier here: it seemed like she could breathe normally here, and it was here that she could find the familiar feeling of home.

Indeed, it wasn’t long before an official of the Dahua Empire at the entrance of Fengjiang City Airport got opportunistic and started to extort.

The woman who came to meet Sofia was powerful, making the Dahua Empire official deeply regret his lecherous attempt at swan meat.

This was a world where might made right, where one could easily solve any trouble as long as you had money and power.

So, Sofia felt no fear here, unlike within the Great Tang Empire, where she had to be careful with her every move.

But somehow, she suddenly missed the moment when she stood on the corner of a street in Chang’an and looked at a distant flower shop—it was for the first time, she had stood there as if she were a young girl.

Perhaps, there would never be a next time. With this thought, she glanced at the banks of Fengjiang across the river and the fortresses, and stepped into the prosperous Fengjiang City of the Dahua Empire.

The streets here were not even half as wide as those in Tongcheng, and besides the somewhat significant east-west traffic artery, the prosperity level of this city was nothing compared to Tongcheng.

Even compared to the Fengjiang East City across the river, the gap was vast. But everything here was familiar to Sofia; this was the world where she had lived before.

So, after taking a deep breath, Sofia got into the car waiting outside the airport: she was utterly relaxed because this felt more like her own territory; but she no longer had the desire to explore, she just got into the car and went straight to her secret base in the suburbs.

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