Shen Kui's face grew increasingly excited at the mention.
He was one of the prominent grain merchants in the Capital.
Unlike the Sea Opening Sect, all his foundation lay on "grain," from the Ministry of Revenue at the court to the Cao Gang in the pugilistic world, from high-ranking court officials to local petty officials; every link needed careful attention. He was unwilling to get involved in the conflict between the Sea Opening Sect and local factions.
If this machine is as useful as claimed, the labor saved is a small matter; the key is it can save time and reduce losses in many processes.
Some of the military leaders were equally filled with curiosity.
"Lord Yuan, can this device, clad in armor, roam the battlefield?"
"Difficult, this thing requires coal and water, the military logistics might not keep up, and the terrain on the battlefield is complex; if accidentally damaged, no one could move it..."
Yuan Feng spared no words, with no holds barred.
