As a general who commanded troops in the Southern and Northern Wars and fought for so many years, it can be said that if you have not experienced any kind of situation, how can you be easily stunned!
However, the scene in front of them really shocked them.
Under the city of Lisbon, soldiers from various European countries were falling in droves. Their lives were like grass and worthless. Even if they had seen the most one-sided battle, they had never seen such a death toll.
Looking through the telescope, Da Kongdai and the others couldn't understand what kind of weapon could kill people so efficiently?
At this moment, they finally believed that there were really powerful firearms in the city, they were simply firearms from hell!
Rationally speaking, in this case, we must withdraw our troops and then adjust our countermeasures in a timely manner. We can make a decision whether to fight or withdraw.
However, in the battle before us, so many countries in Europe have assembled hundreds of thousands of troops, and they will definitely destroy Portugal. However, if the naval battle fails, it all depends on whether the army can capture Lisbon!
If the coalition forces can capture Lisbon, then although the combined maritime fleet will be defeated, the strategic intention will eventually be realized and Portugal will be destroyed.
But if Lisbon cannot be captured at this time and is subsequently reinforced by the Ming Empire's army, then it will really be impossible to capture Lisbon and destroy Portugal!
The most critical thing is that European countries assembled so many troops and spent so much manpower and material resources, but they were still defeated. It will be a very heavy blow to the morale of the military and domestic countries. The series of uncertain consequences caused by this are definitely unbearable for people like them.
"Those firearms must have weaknesses. They can't keep shooting like this." Da Kongdai said fiercely, "We can't retreat from this battle!"
Turenne agreed with his point of view. In fact, they had no way out, so they followed his suggestion and used whatever they could to block it. Anyway, they must attack and rush into the city again. The artillery was also regrouping, trying to blast away those very conspicuous shooting points.
The armies of various European countries, although their soldiers were very panicked. However, based on strategic purposes and the importance of this battle, the generals who led the army still drove them to charge towards the city of Lisbon.
When retreating meant death, the soldiers from various European countries relied on their own artillery to aim at one point and blast away those terrible devil's muskets.
However, an even more terrifying scene appeared next.
The shooting range of the Maxim heavy machine gun is generally about 1,500 meters; if it is direct-aimed shooting, it is about 500 meters. However, later the Germans played tricks on the Maxim heavy machine gun.
They fired the Maxim heavy machine gun like a cannon, and used elevation angle shooting at long-distance targets, which is the so-called "transcendence shooting method"!
Due to barrel vibration and high-speed shooting, the bullet will form a parabolic trajectory, which is very similar to the ballistic trajectory of a cannon. In this way, the maximum range of the Maxim heavy machine gun can be increased to 4,000 meters, and bullets fall from high places like rain.
As an online history writer in later generations, Zhang Mingwei was able to check the manufacturing of the Maxim heavy machine gun, and of course he also checked the use of the Maxim heavy machine gun. Of course he knew the German's style of play.
At this time, when the heavy machine gunners on the top of the city saw the enemy's movements outside the city, of course they had to deal with the threat to them first, which was the enemy's artillery outside the city.
The artillery at this time had a maximum range of about 2,500 meters. Not to mention, in order to exert the power of artillery, the European coalition forces launched a desperate attack on Lisbon, which pushed the artillery closer to the city wall.
Therefore, after the soldiers of the Ming Army who operated the heavy machine guns used the "transcendence shooting method", with the dense bullets fired from the heavy machine guns, they immediately covered the artillery positions of the coalition forces in Europe.
The charging soldiers from various European countries stopped charging one by one and stared dumbfounded at the screams of "Ahhh" from the artillery positions behind them.
Okundai and the others behind them couldn't even hold the telescope, and they were so shocked that they almost dropped it to the ground.
What kind of artifact is that on top of the city? The rate of fire is faster than that of a musket, no, the rate of fire is faster than that of a bow and arrow, and the range is farther than that of an artillery piece. Is this a weapon that should exist in the world?
God, God, how can we fight this battle?
On the top of Little Nanjing City, while the enemies outside the city were still within shooting range, the soldiers of the Ming Army kept pressing the triggers, scanning continuously, and harvesting heads.
"Da da da……"
The screams finally made the soldiers from various European countries come to their senses, and they began to flee back regardless.
Under the Little Nanjing City, there were corpses everywhere, and rivers of blood, real rivers of blood!
Da Kong came to his senses on their behalf. They were all in great pain. This battle was impossible to fight!
How can we fight with such a powerful weapon on top of the city?
If you lose, you can only lose!
As generals who command the army, they no longer care about the consequences of failure in this battle and are ready to accept the reality and withdraw their troops.
However, when they found out that the army was about to withdraw, the cardinals who came with the army immediately caught wind of the situation and came to find them.
"No, we must not retreat. This is running away, which is shameful!"
“God is watching us from heaven and is testing our courage!”
"Are you going to be cowards in fighting for freedom?"
"If this battle is lost, all of Europe will be enslaved by Eastern pagans. Is this how you repay God?"
"..."
These cardinals, missionaries, etc., all roared with righteous indignation, roaring at the Grand Concubine and the ordinary soldiers.
They may not understand military affairs, but they definitely understand politics and the key to interests.
For them, this battle was something they could never afford to lose.
Therefore, they absolutely do not want to see the army retreat and give up the opportunity to turn defeat into victory.
Let alone using God to suppress them, it is effective.
Da Kongdai and others hesitated. Many soldiers began to possess God, and when they looked at the city of Lisbon again, they no longer looked so fearful.
When the cardinals and missionaries saw this, they struck while the iron was hot and continued to encourage them.
"That devil's weapon has been cursed by God, and it is absolutely impossible to use it for a long time. Fearless warriors, go ahead, trample the pagans under your feet, and prove your piety to God!"
"God's warriors, there is nothing to fear about death. You fight for freedom, and you will go to heaven even if you die!"
"..."
Under their encouragement, the morale of the European armies was once again boosted.
Grand Condai and others also felt that what these cardinals said made sense!
In their opinion, such a powerful weapon would definitely not last long.
A simple truth, whether it is a musket or an artillery piece, if it is continuously fired, the burning of gunpowder will burn the barrel and barrel of the gun red. If you continue to use it forcefully, the only result will be an explosion.
The powerful weapons on top of the city are, after all, just firearms, and there is no way they can escape this rule. At most, this firearm is more powerful and can last longer!
The advantage of the coalition of European countries is that they have more troops.
It would be such a pity to fall short in this way!
With this in mind, Dacondai and others began to organize their forces again and launched a new attack on Lisbon.
I have to say that their idea is indeed correct in principle. However, the Maxim heavy machine gun adopts a water-cooling design, which will not let the barrel exceed one hundred degrees. The bullets are metal bullets and are not loaded from the front chamber. In theory, you can shoot for hours without any problems.
As a result, the armies of various European countries continued to add horrifying data to the reputation of heavy machine guns.
Rows of charging soldiers from various European countries continued to fall in rows at the foot of Little Nanjing.
"Da da da……"
The sound of heavy machine gun fire was very clear amid the shouts of killing.
Theodosio had already followed Huang Degong to the top of the city. He had to make tea and personally served it to Huang Degong. Looking at the one-sided massacre outside the city, he said with emotion: "This kind of artifact is the true end of the world." That’s it!”
Seeing that the actual combat effect of the heavy machine gun was far beyond expectations, Huang Degong also smiled with his mouth split open, nodded with satisfaction and said: "It is indeed awesome!"
At this time, they didn't care about the Ming army soldiers who were firing guns. Of course, if it weren't for the emergence of heavy machine guns, this breech-loading gun would definitely have caused Theodosio to exclaim, but at this time, it was ignored.
With such a period of buffering, subsequent Ming army soldiers have sent more and more reinforcements to the city. It can be said that Little Nanjing is completely safe.
As a result, Theodosio's mind became active again, and he asked Huang Degong flatteringly: "General Huang, can you sell this weapon? No matter the price, I want it, just ask the price!"
When he said this, he pointed at the heavy machine gun that was clicking. However, during the process, he still hesitated for a moment, and then pointed at the ordinary breech-loading gun.
It is estimated that this kind of artifact is impossible to sell, so the next best thing is this gun is also very good.
After hearing this, Huang Degong looked at him with a smile and said, "When we came here, the governor told us that he had obtained the emperor's permission. If you want it, we will sell it to you."
Having said this, he pointed in the direction of the port and said: "There are two warships, all carrying this new type of muskets! Including this unbeatable heavy machine gun, too!"
The most critical thing about this kind of gun is actually gunpowder and bullets. As long as Ming firmly grasps this key, giving them guns is like a chicken laying eggs.
Another purpose of selling these weapons to the Portuguese is to allow the Portuguese to fight, while the Ming army can sit behind, which can effectively reduce the casualties of the Ming army officers and soldiers.
When Theodosio heard that the Portuguese army could be equipped with these new firearms, he was so happy that he almost called "Dad".
Daming was really good against Portugal!
