For marching battles, the increase in combat power of short-fire muskets is not very obvious. Especially in Jiang Wan's vision, Nanhaiwei's main enemy in the future will be Hou Jin, who is good at cavalry. Therefore, in the battle formation, even if it is a flintlock weapon,
The short fire blunderbuss is almost useless.
However, if one takes over some authority from the Jin Yiwei and acts within the Ming Dynasty, this short fire blunderbuss will be a magical weapon. If there is such a group of people, everyone is holding this flint-haired short fire blunderbuss, and they can face several times the enemy.
The enemy will not be at a disadvantage in the slightest.
Therefore, if the Nanhai Guard wants to be equipped with firearms, the latest flintlock spear is Jiang Wan's main target. The short musket is an effective supplement. It can be used as an officer's equipment and as the main weapon of the guard. One long and one long
Short, combined use is the way to go.
Especially since Victor Chamber of Commerce sold him the franchise of short-fire guns, this kind of short-fire guns will obviously become a special configuration of Nanhai Guard, which will improve the recognition of the army and even the officers' recognition.
A sense of honor is a good choice.
Early the next morning, Li Fuyao, Xiao Jiu and others, led by Zhao Huchen and others, were playing nearby, while Jiang Wan took Mei Xiaofei and You Yong, four "uneducated" personal guards, and went straight there.
to the tavern.
The tavern in the early morning is not a good time for business, but the so-called "Black Tulip" mercenary group headed by Owen and others were sitting neatly among the tables and chairs scattered in the tavern, waiting for Jiang Wan and others.
s arrival.
However, when he saw Jiang Wan again, Jiang Wan noticed that Owen and his companions seemed to avoid his eyes with a guilty conscience, as if they had told lies and had done something wrong.
Same thing.
"Basically, they are not telling lies!"
Catherine resumed her French attire and looked heroic: "Owen and his men belonged to the seventh company of the English Sword Infantry. Owen was the captain of the company. During the battle with their king,
Most of the company died in the battle, but a few of them escaped!"
I don't know how Catherine asked about these specific situations, but Jiang Wan was immediately relieved. As long as they are not those charlatans who talk big words, then these people can be used.
He was born in the regular army and had a company captain. He almost mastered the infantry tactics of the English army. The Spaniards and the British, a maritime power and a land power, always had something worth learning from the Ming Dynasty.
"However, no one can guarantee their loyalty!" Catherine said: "In the past ten days in Haojing'ao, they have violated Haojing'ao's rules more than once. If they really want to argue, they will not be hanged.
They, however, are enough to drive them out!”
"I don't care about this!" Jiang Wan waved her hand: "I don't need their loyalty, I only need their military skills. As mercenaries, they don't even have to do what they know. They can teach me what they know.
officers and soldiers, I pay them, that’s all!”
"Mr. Owen, you can reach an agreement with Mr. Jiang!" Catherine nodded: "Mr. Jiang is willing to hire all of you!"
"This is my honor!" Owen said with a smile on his face: "I can sign an employment contract with Mr. Jiang at any time!"
"The place you want to work is within the Ming Empire. Do you know this?" Jiang Wan looked at him and asked.
Owen and others nodded, obviously, they understood this.
"Then there is no need to sign any contract!" Jiang Wan said with a smile: "It will last for three years. Within three years, I will pay you according to the salary of senior officers of my army. If you choose to end your relationship with me after three years,
If you cooperate, I will donate an amount of money to your parliamentary army that is no less than the remuneration of all of you for three years!"
He looked at Owen: "This is my promise!"
Owen had a troubled look on his face and looked at his friends. Apparently they all had the same idea.
"As long as you do your job well, there is no need to worry that Mr. Jiang will not fulfill his promise. If that happens, on behalf of the Victor Chamber of Commerce, I will bear all your losses!"
Catherine looked at Owen with a half-smile: "Well, I can sign a contract with you!"
"This is the best!" Owen and others immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and they all bent slightly towards Jiang Wan: "From now on, the Black Tulip Mercenary Group will obey your command!"
Jiang Wan shook his head and laughed: "Do you have any recommendations from your chamber of commerce? Let's just go together. I can still afford to support thirty or fifty people!"
"I don't think it's necessary!" Catherine said with a smile: "After talking to Mr. Owen, I think you should have found the person you want. What you are looking for is a military instructor, not a gang to help you fight.
The mercenaries, this is Mr. Owen’s luck, and yours too!”
"My luck has always been good!" Jiang Wan said with a smile: "Then I will ask you to arrange my next trip. I will go to your firearms workshop and the warehouse where the cannons are stored. Also,
If Mr. Jose is free, I would be very willing to talk to him about the next personal cooperation between me and him!"
"Why are you looking for my uncle? Am I incompetent?" Catherine blinked her big green eyes, a little dissatisfied: "I thought we were already very good friends!"
"There is a saying in the Ming Dynasty, which is to separate public and private affairs!" Jiang Wan waved her hand: "Since you are in charge of the imperial company, it would be inappropriate for me to come to you for my own private affairs, especially between public affairs and private affairs.
There are still times when it’s a little confusing!”
Catherine thought for a while and said suspiciously: "I don't think this is the real reason!"
"Just think that we are too familiar with each other and I am too embarrassed to bargain!" Jiang Wan laughed: "I will take them back to change their clothes. If there is any news, let me know. Where am I? You know
of!"
Catherine looked puzzled, watching Jiang Wan lead Irving and others out of the tavern, and turned around: "Andre, if the two of us do business, you will affect the Chamber of Commerce because you are too familiar with me.
Benefit?"
"I will. If Catherine is willing to marry me, I will betray the Chamber of Commerce!"
"Get out!" Catherine said angrily: "I'm serious. The Chamber of Commerce has such a big business with Daming. I must find out what he thinks about our partner!"
"I think this is not Mr. Jiang's intention..." Andre stopped smiling: "I seem to have seen that there were also his wife and maid who got off the boat with him yesterday. Could it be because of
The reason for this..."
"That's not his wife!" Catherine's face suddenly collapsed and she gave him a fierce look: "I don't understand anything, so I'm just talking nonsense. If I had known that asking you would be in vain, I would have just asked my uncle!"