Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 1004 - 88: Crossbow and Triple-Bow Crossbow (2)

Chapter 1004: Chapter 88: Crossbow and Triple-Bow Crossbow (2)

What... what... just happened?

Did they see it wrong, or were they dreaming?

A large ship was actually shot apart?!

How... is this possible?

How could arrows pierce through a large ship?

It must be a dream, but the reality is right before their eyes; this is not a dream.

The naval officers roared in excitement: "Long live the Great Zhou! Long live Prince Han for a thousand, thousand years!"

All the spectators at the scene were once again awakened by the roars of the naval officers, but their expressions were still full of dread.

The citizens of Swamp Prefecture and the merchants from afar came to their senses, joining the naval officers in their shouts. Their faces flushed, they waved their arms vigorously, tears welling in their eyes, and some had cheeks already drenched in tears. They didn’t even know why they were so moved to tears.

Uncle Gao stood up, waving his hands excitedly, and let out a beast-like shout: "Prince Han!"

"Prince Han! Prince Han! Prince Han!"

Together, the citizens of Swamp Prefecture, the merchants from afar, and the soldiers raised their arms to shout "Prince Han," each call like a giant hammer pounding on the hearts of the foreign guests.

The two scenes just now filled the citizens of Great Zhou with burning passion, but it made the foreign guests feel terrified. Whether it was the three arrows shot by the first giant or the giant arrow shot by the second, both were incredibly powerful. They couldn’t imagine the consequences if those arrows were shot at them. Perhaps they’d be cut in half instantly.

The foreign soldiers and guards thought more than the foreign merchants and royal family members. If the giant arrow shot by the second weapon hit the city gate, it would surely pierce it. If it hit the city wall, it might even cause it to collapse.

Whether the gate is pierced or the wall collapses, it would allow the enemy to storm into the city.

These two giants... are siege weapons!

With them, sieges would become very easy! If the soldiers of Great Zhou used them to attack their forts, their imperial city would be leveled by the soldiers of Great Zhou.

These two giants are certainly weapons at sea as well, capable of striking enemy warships from afar.

Thinking of this... the faces of the foreign soldiers and guards turned pale, their eyes filled with terror.

These two giants make the enemy completely helpless, whether in siege or naval battles.

We can’t fight! We simply can’t fight! We are no match for Great Zhou!

The foreign guards and soldiers were very thankful that their nation was not an enemy of Great Zhou, or else...

The royal family members of the foreign nations, though not as knowledgeable about weapons as the soldiers, were not fools. The scenarios just now showed them the power of the two giants.

They didn’t expect that Prince Han could not only do business but also create weapons.

Who exactly is Prince Han?

Is there anything he cannot do!

Such a Prince Han is not even favored by the Emperor of Great Zhou; this... the Emperor of Great Zhou is truly... blind.

The naval officers were the last to review the parade. After showcasing the power of the two giants, they joined the other formations.

Zhao Yao was very pleased with the astonished expressions on the faces of the foreign guests. This was the result he wanted.

A thousand guards in black battle armor returned to the dock. They stood tall and proud, waiting for the review by Prince Han.

Zhao Yao walked down from the viewing platform to the front of the thousand guards. The personal guard immediately saluted him, and Zhao Yao returned the salute.

The military salute was learned by Zhao Yao from the world of Zhao Yao in his dreams, and he found it admirable.

After the salute, Zhao Yao commanded, "Attention, at ease." The thousand personal guards stood at attention, then relaxed.

"You performed very well just now," Zhao Yao said proudly, "I am proud of you!"

Hearing this, the thousand personal guards showed joy on their faces, though they dared not move due to military discipline.

"It was all thanks to Your Highness’s guidance!"

Zhao Yao turned around, facing the foreign dignitaries, and proudly introduced them: "This is the infantry, these are the archers..."

For each introduction, the personal guards would salute the dignitaries on the viewing platform.

The foreign dignitaries stood up and responded to the military salutes of Prince Han’s personal guards with the etiquette of their own countries.

Once Zhao Yao finished introducing the personal guards, the foreign dignitaries eagerly asked him what kind of weapons the two giants pushed by the naval officers were.

Zhao Yao explained that the first giant is called a Crossbow, with a range of about one hundred twenty to one hundred thirty-five steps. The second giant is called a Triple Bow Crossbow, with a range of approximately two hundred to three hundred steps.

As for the construction and structure of the crossbows and triple bow crossbows, Zhao Yao naturally wouldn’t explain.

Zhao Yao emphasized that the crossbows and triple bow crossbows were specially made for this parade. Of course, they are not the ace weapons; the real ace weapons, the Bird Gun and Cannon, were not displayed.

The foreign dignitaries immediately inquired if the crossbows and triple bow crossbows were for sale. They wanted to buy them and were willing to pay any price.

Zhao Yao told them that whether the crossbows and triple bow crossbows could be sold wasn’t up to him; it required the approval of the imperial court. If they really wanted to buy them, they could inquire with the imperial court. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Upon hearing this, the foreign dignitaries expressed that they would ask the imperial court. Although they guessed the court would not sell to them, they still wanted to try.

After introducing the crossbows and triple bow crossbows, Zhao Yao announced the conclusion of the first parade ceremony in Swamp Prefecture. Every three years, a parade ceremony would be held, and foreign dignitaries would be invited to visit again.

This parade ceremony deeply shocked the foreigners. Not only did they witness the grandeur of the soldiers of Great Zhou, but they also saw firsthand the might of Great Zhou’s weapons, making them dare not harbor any subversive thoughts.

The foreign dignitaries looked at Zhao Yao, internally exclaiming: Prince Han is truly terrifying!