The riot was quickly brought under control. Most of the cavalrymen who were knocked to the ground silently got up and got back on their horses and continued to move forward as if nothing had happened. There were three or four unlucky ones who were crushed by fallen people and horses, or were stepped on twice by horses' hooves, injuring 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 is not a big deal. There were no casualties among the civilians watching, and it will not hinder the following summer celebrations and performances. Some people even said loudly and regretfully that they missed the most exciting moment.
Griffith immediately rushed to the school grounds near Sanssouci Palace. Hundreds of elders and members of the Arcane Council will view the new weapons on display before attending the upcoming 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 R&D and production investment. Although many wizards and distinguished ladies are not interested in new armor and weapons, as part of the budget bill that will be voted on by the two houses of Congress, this weapon display must still be attended. If any big shot doesn't understand weapons and equipment, then he needs professional advice from the staff and officers around him.
Count Larmore was elected as a 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, and Griffith must also provide support and advice seriously, and then keep records.
As soon as he arrived at the testing site, several Guards officers found him, asked about the commotion just now and took notes. The investigation is just a routine matter. After all, the riot just now was just an unfortunate accident and no one needs to be punished.
However, among the unlucky ones who were injured was the person who was on duty tonight, and someone else needed to take his place.
"Come on, let's draw a lot! If you get the one, 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 is 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 looks like I won't be able to rest tonight.
Servants have set up a pergola in the school grounds and placed freezers everywhere to drive away the scorching summer heat with refreshing coolness and moisture. But there were so many people at the scene and it was so chaotic that the cool air in the freezer was diluted by the heads of people.
Sonia was wearing a decent long skirt and was fanning like the other ladies. 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 remember 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 gaze forward. It was discovered that this was an artillery piece being tested. The six gunners methodically brushed the chamber, loaded the 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 barrel of this artillery is very light and can move with the small team. If hit accurately it can tear through plate armor and low walls with ease.
After a while, another gun started firing. It has 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, Griffith? This is Beyeland's latest weapon," the count said with an enigmatic expression. "Do you know who developed it?"
Roland Knight, hmm. Griffith said in his mind, 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. What a magical guy."
"Knight Roland is back?" Griffith asked in surprise. He didn't 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 has come to the front desk and returned to the upper class society of Beyeland. Is his strategy being implemented, or is he aware of what is about to happen? Griffith's mind was touched and he started thinking quickly.
The Earl 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 extremely exquisite and detailed.
"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 is much longer than the Eagle Cannon, and it does look like a snake from a distance. The snake cannon emitted a violent roar and smoke, breaking through a low wall after multiple shots. The caliber and appearance of these artillery pieces are 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 ballistas, they will be hit by magic." There was no defense; the shells were almost in a straight line, unable to clear the obstacles, and the range was equal to that of the large trebuchets."
Sonia took a sip from 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, and the audience's patience was limited on such a hot day. About half an hour later, the two Larmore brothers and sisters followed the Countess outside the testing ground, talking to each other. When she was almost at the exit, the countess remembered:
"Where are William and the Knight?"
"Over there," Nolan pointed to the testing site, "near the target. They went to pick up the shells."
…
Count Larmore kicked the iron ball on the ground, picked up the heavy 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 testing site. The two-wheeled artillery car drove away with a thump on the loess.
The dust stained his boots and sleeves, but the count paid no attention to it. He looked at the metal ball in his hand like a child who had discovered a new toy, and then at the low wall and armor not far away as targets.
Most of the shells missed, but one hit its target, shattering 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 beside 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." You can even keep up with the cavalry if the roads are good.”
Count Larmore nodded: "If we had this thing, we wouldn't use cavalry to attack Behemoth and War Elephant. At the critical moment, as long as we can make a shot."
"One shot may not be enough, my lord," Griffith said. "A squadron of volleys is better."
"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 entertainment and fireworks of a party. After Beyeland's top leaders left the weapons testing site, they gathered one after another at Sanssouci Palace on the peninsula by the sea.
This place is a completely different world from the dusty, flying loess, and extremely hot test site. As the first day of the agenda, after visiting the exciting military parade and the less popular display of new weapons, the big shots in Beyeland could finally hold dinners and dances in the comfortable palace.
The central part of the main hall of the palace is a hemispherical dome, and the two wings are long conical ridge buildings. The rotunda in the center is the magnificent Beyeland Hands Hall, also called the Prime Minister's Hall. The ceiling and four walls are decorated with murals and mirrors, making it splendid. Rose bushes in red, white and blue colors surround the 12 bow-shaped steps of the palace, and the fountains are 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. On the east side of the palace, there is also a gallery 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 placed in the corners and corridors of Sanssouci Palace, and the refreshing coolness immediately dispels the summer heat. In winter, fire coals would be placed here. No matter how terrible the weather outside the window was, the palace would always be like spring.
Every great nobleman has his own luxurious suite. They can rest, change clothes, or hold small-scale meetings there, and even bring their close vassals and guards. Groups of servants are at their beck and call.
The summer royal council of Bayerland begins. The king, senators and parliamentarians held dances and meetings here for about ten days. They will form many bills, win over supporters, first be voted by the Arcane Parliament, then voted by the Senate, and finally signed by the king.
From now on, every room, corner and flower garden is plotting a terrible conspiracy.
