Chapter 10 Doubt
Of course, before you have seen artillery, such a terrifying weapon, Qiqi, relying on his imagination alone, could never imagine what a terrible weapon this Jingjing was.
This time, the casters, artillery designers and senior blacksmiths participated in the parade were the latest works of the Norman Empire casters, artillery designers and senior blacksmiths. The gun barrel was named as the long-barrel, and the gun barrel was cast with the best steel and the gun barrel was slender.
The total weight of these artillery companies, together with the gun mount and sports cars, is more than two tons. The caliber of the gun is generally fifty mm. The weight of the shell is about twelve pounds (about five kilograms). Compared with the early siege cannons, such artillery barrels are longer. The metal used is steel, not bronze or cast iron. Therefore, it can withstand more shelling without blowing up the chamber. The slender barrel and improved design also increase the range and accuracy of this artillery a lot.
The two wheels and the wooden gun mount fixed to the running body greatly improved the maneuverability of this gun. A total of four pack horses pulled such guns, which was enough to keep their speed up to the marching infantry. The shells were two different. Usually, the dense quadrats of the enemy could be used to shoot out a solid bullet from a blood alley, and the shotgun that could turn the cannon into a large shotgun.
After seeing the experimental results of this kind of artillery, Egur liked it very much. This kind of artillery is already considered the top technology of today's era. It is powerful and has excellent maneuverability. However, the materials required are expensive. The steel needed to cast a cannon can almost cast fifty sets of full-body plate armor.
But Egur knew that it was all worth it. Egur also knew that after the East-West route was completely opened, he would be poor and only money left. Equipping with hundreds of artillery or something is not a big deal.
That's it. A total of twenty long-barrel cannons passed the parade. The countries that had participated in the crusades and witnessed the power of artillery were envious and jealous. However, as the weapon of the Norman Empire, the technology of casting artillery was listed as the highest secret in the empire. Although, as time went by, "black gunpowder from the east" and the unforgettable form of artillery, all countries mastered some. However, because the casting technology was not up to standard, especially the lack of such large-scale casting artillery items. The continental countries also consumed a lot of money and supplies, and even killed many high-level blacksmiths. What they ended up getting was a pile of trash that was twisted and out of shape, and they could not say that they would explode the chamber with one shot.
So, so far, the highest military secrets of the Norman Empire are still safe on the 1st day. At least for now.
Guo Kan looked at it for a while, but he was unable to understand the key points. Seeing the artillery troops passing by, he shook his head and no longer thought about it. Traditional ideas once again prevailed. In the hearts of this Mongolian hawk: fast horse scimitar, elite cavalry. This is the most powerful armed force of this era. Everything else is a paper tiger. You can destroy it by using black dog blood.
Following the new long-barrel gun were fully armed, wearing full-body armor, holding scepters, and silver chain crosses, and the other holding the Bible. In the center of the entire square, a large cross based on the original and sacred real frame. This cross was fixed on a four-wheeled carriage and pulled by two pack horses. At the same time, the two Norman war priests stood on both sides of the cross and recited the Bible loudly. Below the cross, a box of gold forged inlaid with countless gems, diamonds, pearls and jade were placed in the box of real crosses - another excellent spoil that Egur obtained in the siege of Jerusalem.
Fragments of True Frame: Suffered from the cruel treatment of the pagan monarch Saladin. The True Frame, which was originally one of the tokens of Christianity, carried the body of the Son, turned into millions of fragments, ashes and dust. This is a fragment of the True Cross. Despite this, the people still believe on the 1st that it has mysterious power, piety (denotation) + 2, and military morale + 2.
When the cross of the martyrdom of Jesus Christ, which represents the highest holy object of Christian faith, slowly walked towards the crowd, countless believers around him, knelt on the ground with pious faces, and loud prayers were endless. Even foreign envoys were no exception - most of them believed in Christianity.
In this group of people who fell to the ground, several Shangren from Mongolia had already converted to Bishop Yao's belief. Therefore, they also knelt on the ground without hesitation. Therefore, they became more and more prominent, and the dazzling appearance of Guo Kan beside Hulagu. Among the large group of people, only these two pagans remained standing posture on the 1st. This made Guo Kan and the Mongolian prince who had barely recovered from their senses feel extremely uncomfortable.
"This group of people... should be worshiping their white spoon of gods." Guo Kan said to Xulagu in a low voice.
"Then... let's lower our bodies a little. Of course, we can't kneel down, but it shouldn't be a problem if we bend down and lower our heads." Hulagu thought for a moment, thinking that his future Kedun Orora (one-sided, wishful thinking) was also a Christian, so he felt that he should also express some respect to the god. So he said this.
Guo Kan's first time was unhappy: "Your land king, relatives and teachers. This barbarian god is considered a shame... Forget it." Although he thought so, when he saw his little master Xu Lagu lowered his head, Guo Kan could no longer pretend to be indifferent, so he lowered his head. And just like that, Guo Kan glanced out of the corner of his eyes and swept to the side. The other one entered the group in this large area, which was very conspicuously higher.
"Is he an outsider too?" Guo Kan immediately felt good about that. However, when he calmed down, he found that it was a half-entry horse that was much higher than the normal one!
"What?! Half-in-the-horse?! They are fighting the vanguard army of General Subutai! It is the enemy of the Mongolian Khan! How could they appear here?!" Guo Kan's heart suddenly jumped. He felt like he was fooled. So he immediately pushed his eyes closed, and he was chanting "Everyone's Age of Longevity..." and something.
"What's the matter?" Hulagu, who was interrupted, frowned in dissatisfaction and looked at Guo Kan. Then he turned around in the direction where Guo Kan pointed. He also said "Hey?!". At this moment, the vehicle carrying the big cross had already walked over. The crowd got up, but Hulagu still vaguely saw some extraordinary things in the first day.
"That... seems to be a half-enter horse?" Hulagu asked indefinitely. Then Guo Kan wanted to continue talking. On the other hand, Mongolian Shangren, who acted as a translator, took the lead and said with a smile: "That's right. Speaking of which, every time Krakow is a stunning horse, it welcomes countless business trips from all directions every year. Not only half-enter horses, but also other alien races, such as short and elves. Hulagu, you don't have to panic."
"So that's it." Hearing the Shang-Ru leader's words, Xulagu nodded and quickly accepted it. The little doubt that had just arose in his heart soon disappeared. He turned around and showed an unpleasant expression to Guo Kan: "Okay, General Guo. It's just a few and a half horses, nothing to make a fuss."
Seeing Hulagu and the humble Shangri-Royal, Guo Kan opened his mouth and finally reminded him again: "But Hulagu is in a big way. We are now fighting with half-masters. Is there something wrong with this?"
"What's wrong with it?" Hulagu was even more dissatisfied when he heard Guo Kan say this: "We have no intersection with Norman. How can you know that we are fighting with Half Horse?! And, even if you know, what's wrong? Do you still care about entering the family and doing business?"
"But what if those half-entry horses are not Shangzhu?" Guo Kan asked again stubbornly. At this moment, several archers with long bows walked past behind him.
"Not Shangri-Ru... Well, do you think they are messengers?" Hulagu said after thinking for a while: "But we have just signed a treaty with Norman Ru. It is unlikely that the other party will regret it so quickly and do it right with us, right? And this is not good for them."
"That's it. But what if? Hulagu enters, I think we should meet the Norman Emperor immediately, protest to him, and ask him to expel all the half-entry horses in his country. Only in this way can we-"
"—Okay! It's me who makes the decision here! It's not you!" Hearing Guo Kan say this repeatedly, Hulagu was also a little angry, and he yelled at Guo Kan like this. Although the citizens of Krakow were in a crowd, here it was a more reserved, relatively quiet area where the envoys of the countries were located. The two of them quarreled louder and louder, and quickly attracted the attention of the surroundings.
Seeing a group of Westerners looking at him with a joke-like look, Hulagu became even more angry and his evaluation of Guo Kan was reduced again. However, his sense of responsibility as a Mongolian envoy still made him say this: "Tonight, Emperor Norman will hold a banquet. I will ask him about this matter at that time - and don't cause trouble for me again!" After saying this, the Mongolian prince left, leaving Guo Kan, with his face blue and red. The nn time, he was dissatisfied with Norman, Krakow, and Egur
(To be continued)
Chapter completed!