The commotion was quickly controlled. Most of the cavalrymen who were overturned on the ground quietly got up and returned to their horses, and continued to move forward as if nothing had happened. There were three or four unlucky ones who were crushed by the fallen people and horses, or
They were stepped on twice by horses' hooves and injured their arms or legs. Medical soldiers rushed over and sent them for treatment.
After the parade ended, the small town in the northern suburbs of Beyeland became a sea of celebrations. This small episode was not a big deal. There were no casualties among the civilians watching, and it would not hinder the following summer celebrations and performances. There were even
Some people regretted loudly that they missed the most wonderful moment.
Griffith immediately rushed to the school grounds near Sans Souci Palace. Hundreds of senators and members of the Arcane Council would first watch the display of new weapons before attending the following summer special session.
This display is very important, directly related to the military and national policies to be discussed, and involves millions of silver francs in research and development and production investment. Although many wizards and distinguished ladies are not interested in new armors and weapons, as the next two houses of Congress need to vote
As part of the budget proposal, it is still necessary to participate in this weapons display. If any big shot does not understand weapons and equipment, then he will need professional advice from the staff and officers around him.
Count Larmore was elected senator because of his outstanding contributions over the years, his undoubted loyalty to Bayerland and the popularity of the Larmore family, and became a member of the wise Senate. Every statement he makes in public is important.
, Griffith should also provide support and suggestions seriously, and then keep records.
As soon as he arrived at the testing site, several Guards officers found him, asked about the riot just now and took notes. The investigation was just a routine matter. After all, the riot just now was just an unlucky accident, and no one needed to be punished.
However, one of the unlucky ones who were injured was the one who was on duty tonight, and someone else needed to take his place.
"Come on, let's draw a lot! If you draw a lot, go on duty," the Guards officer smiled and took out a small jar. "Although you have no responsibility, you are all within the scope of the draw."
"I have a lot of work to do tonight!" Griffith immediately protested, "and a lot of work to do tomorrow!"
"Rana also said the same, but the duty time starts from 12 o'clock in the evening to the next morning at the earliest, and each person is only responsible for one part of it," the Guards officer laughed, "Tell me, Mr. Captain of the Third-Level Assault Squadron
, where are you going to be and who are you serving this late at night?"
…
Griffith was drawn to be on duty from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock in the morning. It seems that he will not be able to rest tonight.
The servants have set up a pergola in the school grounds and placed freezers everywhere, using the refreshing coolness and water vapor to drive away the scorching summer heat. However, there were so many people on site that the cool air in the freezers was diluted by the heads of people.
Sonia was wearing a decent long skirt and fanning like other girls. She did not look carefully at the performance on the school field in front of her, but looked left and right.
Finally, she saw her Shutoral, raised her fan to him and shook it.
Griffith immediately rushed over and sat down next to the countess.
"Help me write down the introduction and give me some thoughts," Sonia whispered with a fan to her mouth. "Dad said he would test us later, but I can't understand the introduction of these weapons."
"boom!"
A loud noise like thunder came from a distance, making the countess jump. The black iron ball whizzed past the yellow sand and gravel, and hit the target in the distance.
Griffith hurriedly cast his sight forward and found that it was an artillery fire test. The six gunners methodically brushed the chamber, loaded ammunition, adjusted the firing angle, and then fired again.
"This is an eagle cannon, specially designed to target infantry. The diameter of the muzzle is smaller than the diameter of the cannon we saw in Qiming Town, about 55 mm." Sonia introduced softly while waving her fan.
The artillerymen moved and prepared quickly. It can be seen that the gun body is very light and can move with the small team. If it hits accurately, it can easily tear through plate armor and low walls.
After a while, another artillery started firing. It had a longer barrel, a larger caliber, a louder roar, and a longer range.
The earl waved to Griffith and asked him to come to him.
"Did you see it, Griffiths? This is Beyeland's latest weapon," the count said with an enigmatic expression. "Do you know who developed it?"
Knight Roland, huh. Griffith said in his heart, but he didn't say a word.
"The inventor is Sir Roland," the Earl said. "He has been silent in an unknown corner for many years, and now he has come back with these things. He is really a magical guy."
"Knight Roland is back?" Griffith asked in surprise. He did not expect that Roland would appear in Beyeland's social world so soon.
Count Larmore shook his head and said: "It's not a knight, it's a count, Count Roland de Sissel, who was recently canonized by His Majesty in recognition of his outstanding contributions."
Roland came to the front desk and returned to the upper class society of Bayerland. Is his strategy being implemented, or is he aware of what is about to happen? Griffith's mind was touched and he began to think quickly.
The Count did not notice this, and continued to watch the weapon demonstration while saying: "He submitted a total of seven drawings of new weapons, all of which were drawn extremely beautifully and in detail.
"The test weapon being demonstrated is called a snake cannon. The gun body is more than 3 meters, the muzzle diameter is 10 centimeters, and the range is more than 500 meters."
Griffith nodded repeatedly. The body of the Snake Cannon was much longer than the Eagle Cannon, and it did look like a snake from a distance. The Snake Cannon made a violent roar and smoke, and penetrated a low wall after multiple shots. These
The caliber and appearance of the artillery are still a bit different from the equipment Roland displayed in Qimin Town. He must have made some reservations.
"The range is good, but the accuracy is unsightly," Denoran de Lamore, who was sitting on the sidelines, commented. "Unfortunately, the gun crew will not interfere with spell casting. Like trebuchets and ballistae, they will be hit by magic."
There is no defense; the shells are almost in a straight line, unable to pass over obstacles, and the range is about the same as that of a large trebuchet."
Sonia took a sip of a cup of herbal tea. Although there were ice cubes to cool down, the heat of the summer sun was so amazing that she almost wanted to tear off her long skirt and tie it around her waist:
"Brother is right, but I think these weapons use gunpowder. The source of energy is different from traditional weapons. It is neither magic nor lever or elasticity. Although I don't understand it very well, the new energy source is its greatest significance.
location.
"This is different from what's already out there."
The weapons display did not last long. On such a hot day, the audience's patience was limited. After about half an hour, the Larmore brothers and sisters followed each other and followed the Countess outside the testing site.
Let's go. When we were almost to the exit, the countess remembered:
"Where are William and the Knight?"
"Over there," Nolan pointed to the test site, "near the target. They went to pick up the shells."
…
Count Larmore kicked the iron ball on the ground, picked up the heavy piece of metal from the loess, and weighed it in his hands.
He looked at the Snake Cannon in the distance again. Some artillerymen were putting it on a carriage and dragging it away from the test site. The two-wheeled artillery cart drove away with a thud on the loess.
The dust stained his boots and sleeves, but the count didn't notice it. He looked at the metal ball in his hand like a child who had discovered a new toy, and then looked at the low wall and armor not far away as targets.
Most of the shells missed, but one hit its target, knocking down the low wall and plowing into the dirt behind.
The count squinted his eyes, looked at a hole in the plate armor, and took out a twisted shotgun. He held the twisted metal in his hand, turned to the would-be knight next to him and said: "
It’s beautiful.”
Griffith's eyes flashed: "Yes, Earl. They are lighter than trebuchets, can keep up with the movements of infantry, and deploy very quickly; they are more powerful than ballistae, and the shooting effect of shotguns is unparalleled.
If the roads are good, you can even keep up with the cavalry."
Count Lamore nodded: "If we had this thing, we wouldn't use cavalry to attack Beamon and War Elephants. At the critical moment, as long as we can make a shot."
"One shot may not be enough, my lord," Griffith said. "It would be better to fire a volley from a squadron."
"Yes, you are right," Count Larmore threw the iron ball into the soil with a touch of regret on his face.
"Why did it only appear now..."
…
Weapons testing is like the warm spot and fireworks of a banquet. When Beyeland's top minds left the weapons testing site, they gathered one after another at Sanssouci Palace on the peninsula by the sea.
This place is completely different from the dusty, loess, and extremely hot test site. As the first day of the agenda, after visiting the exciting military parade and the not-so-popular display of new weapons, bye
The great men of Yelan could finally hold dinners and dances in the comfort of the palace.
The central part of the main hall of the palace has a hemispherical dome, and the two wings are long conical ridge buildings. The central rotunda is the magnificent Beyeland Hands Hall, also called the Prime Minister's Hall. The ceiling and four walls are decorated with murals and mirrors, which are brilliant and bright.
, white and blue rose bushes surround the 12 bow-shaped steps of the palace, and the fountain is covered with dazzling crystals, making this place like a fairy tale dream.
It is said that there are more than 1,000 statues in Sanssouci Palace. There is also a gallery on the east side of the palace that collects 112 famous paintings, all of which are handed down by famous artists.
The cool sea breeze, the cliffs and the sea, and the endless rose bushes make this place the most beautiful place in the world. There are freezers in the corners and corridors of Sanssouci Palace, and the refreshing coolness immediately dispels the summer heat. In winter,
, fire coals will be placed here, and no matter how terrible the weather outside the window is, the palace will always be like spring.
Every great noble has his own luxurious suite. They can rest, change clothes, hold small meetings there, and even bring their close vassals and guards. Groups of servants are at their disposal at any time.
The Summer Royal Council of Beyeland has begun. The king, senators and parliamentarians will hold dances and meetings here, which will last for about ten days. They will form many bills and win over supporters, which will be voted on by the Arcane Council first, and then by
The Senate voted and was finally signed by the king.
From now on, every room, corner and flower garden is plotting a terrible conspiracy.