rise of empire total war

Chapter 412 Long Barrel Cannon

"Your Majesty, it is a great honor for you to witness the power of the new artillery we have developed."

Ulif collar, in the firearms research institute next to the Arelte silver mine, a new type of artillery that is different from the siege guns and heavy siege guns used by the army stands quietly in the sight of everyone, listening to the craftsmen around them. After the introduction, Richard nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the new-style artillery, which had the same appearance as the long-barreled gun in his impression.

"Compared with the two types of artillery currently in service in the military, the new artillery we developed is lighter and can fire more types of shells." The lead craftsman touched the cold barrel of the artillery and introduced: "In order to increase the number of artillery With great power, our craftsmen have also developed a cannonball that can explode. The outer shell of this cannonball is relatively weak and filled with a large amount of gunpowder, nails and other sharp objects. As long as the gunpowder inside explodes, the shrapnel will break into pieces. And the sharp objects inside will fly around, killing surrounding enemy troops."

"Isn't this the early blooming bomb?" Richard thought to himself, and then he said, "Mr. Winsawado, please show me the power of this blooming bomb."

"Blooming bullets?" The craftsman was stunned, then quickly realized, hammered his palm, and said: "Yes, this kind of cannonball can be called blooming bullets. Your Majesty, thank you for giving it a good name."

"..." Richard was speechless, and could only watch silently as the craftsman surnamed Winsawado called for others to reload the cannon. The new cannon is still a front-loading cannon, which cannot be changed. .The craftsmen quickly finished loading and stepped aside, looking at Richard together.

"Your Majesty, please light the fire yourself." Wensavado said as he handed the burning torch to Richard. The latter did not humble himself and took it directly, looked at the cannon, and then looked at a few more A target a hundred meters away.

They were a group of scarecrows. They were covered in leather armor and chainmail, and had a certain degree of defense. If the explosive bullets could penetrate the defense of these armors, it would prove to be effective.

Nodding his head, Richard lit the matchlock at the end of the gun barrel with a torch. With the sound of the burning match, the sparks quickly ignited the gunpowder inside the barrel. Then, only a loud bang was heard, and the cannon Dazzling sparks exploded from the mouth, and the black cannonballs flew out at high speed. When they flew over the scarecrows, the cannonballs exploded violently, and the sharp objects and shattered shrapnel inside scattered like heavenly maidens scattered flowers, and the group of scarecrows immediately became like theirs. Like its predecessor, large areas fell down.

When the gunpowder smoke dissipated and the soldiers in charge went to check the armor on the scarecrow, they were surprised to find that both the leather armor and the chain mail on the scarecrow were penetrated by shrapnel, and there were dense holes on the surface. When the armor was pulled out for inspection, there were actually a large number of nails embedded in it.

Looking at the nail that was enough to make the patients with mass phobia faint, the soldiers in charge of the inspection were sweating from the back. They couldn't imagine that if the person under the bomb was a human being, the death must be extremely miserable.

When those soldiers brought the tattered armor in front of Richard and the others, even the confident and well-informed Richard gasped in shock. In the movies and TV shows in his previous life, it was impossible for the director to give The audience saw this scene, and the effect of the explosive bombs was almost the same as that of a modern howitzer. Even a more conscientious director would only show them scenes of severed arms and legs.

Next, the craftsmen tried firing solid shells for Richard. There is nothing to say about this. Compared with ordinary siege guns and heavy siege guns, the power is not much improved. After all, the types of shells are there, unless It is to use the legendary Urban cannon, otherwise there will not be much change.

After watching the artillery, the system in Richard's mind also popped up a reminder, reminding Richard that the recruitment of long-barrel cannons can be opened, and in order to reward Richard's improved technology level, he will also provide free guns for those who have been recruited so far. The artillery can be upgraded to a long tube cannon.

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At the same time, the Second Army that supported the Osa Peninsula battlefield arrived in Amatlia with a large amount of supplies. Charles walked out of the stronghold to welcome this reinforcement like timely rain, but the number of this army was still too small , only a little over 4000 people, compared to their hostile alliance army, it's just drizzle.

You must know that the total number of alliance troops they faced was between [-] and [-], and this number was still rising. According to the intelligence at hand, Charles, if the three countries newly joining the war were allowed to send troops to reinforce, I am afraid that sooner or later the number would increase to four The value is fifty thousand.

However, the army in Charles' hands only has 8000 or [-] soldiers. With these [-], [-] soldiers, he has to withstand the attack of an enemy several times his own. Charles said that it is a bit painful, but the good news is that he can attack several local vassal countries. Military assistance was requested, but even so, it could not improve the situation of the war much.

If they were fighting peasant soldiers and conscripts who had not received much training, then Charles still had some hope, but the Acarnanian Alliance's troops were mostly well-equipped citizen soldiers who had received professional training. The trained freemen were just light-armed soldiers who acted as harassers. The latter were easy to defeat, while the former had a high sense of honor. Unless ordered by the commander, it would be difficult to retreat on their own.

Considering this, Charles was filled with sorrow. The Amatria stronghold he was in was at the forefront and could be besieged by the Acarnanians at any time. The supplies can last for a long time, so Charles is not worried that this stronghold will fall under the siege of the enemy. What he is worried about is that the enemy will divide their troops to bypass this stronghold and attack the rear territory-on the Osa Peninsula. , if all the troops with combat effectiveness are surrounded, those vassal states that may turn against the water at any time can basically consider surrendering.

Therefore, Charles had a flash of inspiration and thought of a good strategy.

He decided to let the Second Army set up an ambush point outside the Amatlia stronghold before the Acarnanians knew the news of the arrival of the Second Army reinforcements, waiting for the enemy to come to surround the stronghold. At this time, he rushed out suddenly, and cooperated with the garrison in the stronghold to give the enemy a one-handed response-even if he couldn't wipe out the enemy army to avenge the soldiers of the second and third regiments, he would still be ashamed.

Charles was full of fighting spirit. Winston's army had never suffered a major defeat, but now under his command, two regiments with a total of more than 3000 people were wiped out. If he did not fight a beautiful counterattack, then he could attack Li Chad resigned and went home to take care of his children.

(End of this chapter)