Chapter 245 Battle of Bido Castle 1
After Bryce and Joyce entered the conference room, Derrick stood up to welcome them and asked them to sit down next to him.
More than one person frowned, because these two people were neither nobles nor knights, and it was really beneath their status to have them sit with them.
According to what many people think, they are only allowed to stand up after entering.
What's even more irritating is that these two guys didn't even mean to be humble at all, and just sat down like that, as if it was a matter of course.
Really, don’t you know who you are? How did Graiman teach them?
Price Parker didn't mind at all. He cleared his throat and said:
"Everyone! The last new force has arrived. Let's discuss how to deal with the Kent family!"
But I heard Viscount Johnston frowning and saying: "Your Majesty, should we set some rules first? It will not be good for everyone if a situation like today occurs again."
As soon as the viscount finished speaking, there was a chorus of agreement. Not only the major earls came to join the battle, but also small lords such as the viscount and the baron.
Before Earl Parker could say anything, Derrick Heller stood up with a red face.
"Everyone, it was my recklessness that caused everyone to have a confused fight today. I hereby solemnly apologize to you all!"
"Well...it's good that you realize that."
Earl Parker stroked his beard and said calmly.
"Derrick, our alliance is a whole. Whatever you do in the future, you must discuss it with everyone and get the support of the majority of people before taking action."
"Yes, Uncle Parker, I will definitely remember your words."
Seeing Dalek's weakness, Price Parker felt relieved. He was afraid that this young man would be arrogant and contradict everyone, causing the situation to get out of hand.
This time against Maltz Kent, the power of the Heller family was indispensable. He also complained about Derrick's unauthorized actions, but he was afraid of arousing his rebellious psychology, so he wanted to avoid talking about it at the meeting. Talk to him privately after the meeting. But I didn't expect that someone would take the initiative to mention this matter. Fortunately, Derrick took the initiative to admit his mistake. This is really the best thing.
Earl Parker changed the subject: "So, how did you break through?"
Derrick replied: "Speaking of this, I have to thank the Arda army that just arrived today! It was they who defeated the Kent family's pursuers."
Upon hearing what he said, everyone here suspected that their ears had heard it wrong. When Derrick came back, there was still a team of more than 100 knights. So there must be more pursuers from the Kent family than them, right? The pursuers who could not be stopped by the knights of the Heller family were actually dealt with by the Arda people?
Derrick stood up and bowed to Bryce and Joyce first, which made them a little panicked and quickly stood up. A high-ranking noble bowed to them, a scene they had never imagined since they were children.
Then Derrick told the story of the battle in detail.
The more people present listened, the more incredible they became. What about "fire crossbows" and "thunder hammers"? Do these weapons really exist? And the power is the same as in the legend.
But they still chose to believe that even if they were saved by the Arda people, there was no need for Derrick to brag for them.
"It's incredible. Can you let us see this weapon?"
Earl Parker widened his eyes and asked what most people were thinking.
Bryce and Joyce looked at each other, and the commander of the 1st Infantry Battalion stood up and said, "Of course, sirs, but we have to find an open place first."
Since it is a coordinated operation, there is no need to hide it too much. It is still necessary to let the friendly forces understand the effectiveness of their weapons, otherwise how can they fight together.
…
In the open space to the north of the coalition station, the sound of gunfire shook the sky, the roar of artillery, and the air was filled with choking smoke.
Bryce arranged for a company of infantry and an artillery crew to demonstrate the legendary "Fire Crossbow" and "Thunder Hammer" to the coalition generals.
A row of human-shaped targets for soldiers to practice swordsmanship were beaten to pieces.
"A divine weapon, a divine weapon!"
The people present were filled with emotion. Not to mention the huge power, the momentum alone could scare away a large number of people.
Derrick couldn't take his eyes off it. Although he had seen the battle of Arda's army before, it was still far away at that time, but now after watching it up close, the feeling was completely different from before.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Bryce shrugged his shoulders to Joyce. Now besides the porcelain and cans, Alda had another thing to worry about.
However, they were fearless. The standing army of more than 2,000 people and thousands of militiamen who had been trained in basic military skills gave them confidence.
Want it? Come and grab it if you can!
Sure enough, many people immediately expressed their willingness to buy.
"I'm sorry, gentlemen, this is not something we can decide. If you really want to buy it, please go to Lake Town to find Earl Grayman."
Bryce shook his head and left the trouble to Paul.
In fact, Huxin Town has discussed many times the issue of whether to sell firearms to the outside world. After all, selling weapons is definitely a huge profit industry, and selling firearms is unique in the world.
With the simple structure of the current muskets and cannons, once they are obtained by others, it is easy to copy them. It is better to make a lot of money before others copy them, and take advantage of the technological advantage to establish a reputation of "original authentic products, reliable quality", and then use the money earned to invest in the research and development of new technologies.
Repeatedly, always maintain technological advantages and stay ahead of others.
To reduce the threat of external acquisition of firearms, the only relatively easy thing to control is the formula of gunpowder. Guns and cannons without gunpowder are just a pile of scrap metal. In ancient times, there was a magical weapon called "Hellfire" in this world, but it was lost because the confidentiality work was done too well...
No mistakes, one song, one post, one content, one 6, one 9, one book, one bar!
The result of the discussion on the sale of firearms in Huxin Town is always "after establishing an absolute military advantage in the northwest bay, choose the right time to sell firearms", but this "right time" is always delayed again and again.
But before the right time comes, you can whet the appetite of potential customers.
After failing to buy it, Derrick anxiously asked, "Can I try the 'fire crossbow' myself?"
"Of course, Master Heller, you can use my short one. In fact, we call them 'muskets', and the big one is called 'cannon'."
Bryce generously pulled out his pistol, loaded it with ammunition and handed it to him.
"Ha! Thank you."
Derrick took the musket, looking excited, and anxious like a child who got a new toy.
"Oh! Be careful, don't point it at your own people."
Hearing Bryce's reminder, the people around exclaimed and scattered, and stayed away from Derrick. They remembered that the thing in Master Heller's hand could kill people.
"Don't worry!"
According to Bryce's instructions, Derrick pointed the pistol at the human-shaped target in front of him and pulled the trigger.
"Bang!"
The gunshot rang out, and the human-shaped target in front was hit and sawdust flew.
"That's the feeling! That's the feeling!"
Derrick looked happy, feeling the wonderful numbness in his hands, and fondly touching the pistol.
"I want to try it too!"
"Let me try it first!"
The onlookers came together, vying to make requests.