C588 Pre-War Negotiations (1/2)
Wang Huaiyuan used his own actions to prove that not only could he do underground work, he could also lead his troops into battle. When the four Gatling were lifted onto the stage, which was as tall as half a person, a modern massacre officially began.
”Gatling... Fire... Free Shooting... Infinite killing of enemy troops! ”
Tuk, tuk, tuk … A copper sound shook in the torrential rain. The four Fire Gods swayed left and right on the battlefield, like the scythes of death itself as they began to reap lives.
The gunner slowly moved the gun with both hands. The gunshot made his face tremble, and the crowd at the end of his line of sight fell one after another as his hands moved.
Beside the archer, there was even a operator with a crank and a reloader with a ammunition belt. The two of them had their mouths wide open and their eardrums almost went deaf from the Gatling's loud noise.
Gatling was the first heavy machine gun in the history of mankind, the rate of firing of 300 bullets per minute was completely unimaginable for the medieval army.
In the torrential rain, the trajectory of the heavy machine gun could be seen clearly with the naked eye. Huai Army watched as a death bullet shot towards them, but no one was able to dodge it.
This massacre gave the New Forces goosebumps. They could feel the aftereffects of heavy machine gun bullets flying over their heads, and the whooshing sounds made their teeth ache.
The Huai Army across from him fell to the ground in rows. Some of them were even shot in two from the chest.
No matter how fierce the enemies were, they would not be able to withstand such a massacre. The soldiers, whose heads were bleeding and had lost all sense of reason, started to charge towards the new army to kill them, but there were very few Huai Army that were able to reach the Thorny Blade Formation.
”Revenge... ”Brothers, let's get our revenge …” The Huai Army soldier with a bayonet in her chest might really be crazy, he still had to struggle and rush forward after being hit by two blades in a row.
”Fierce, indeed fierce …” This kind of army that relies on the blood of fellow villagers is too terrifying, we can foresee that the Huai Army will forever become the mortal enemy of our new army! ” Xiao Letian said.
Pierre, who was standing at the side, could not help but let out a long sigh as well, ”Since ancient times, the soul of a strong army depends on either religion, bloodline or honor! ”The Crusaders of the Middle Ages relied on religion, the Knights of Europe relied on glory, while generals like Li Hongzhang relied on bloodlines …”
”You're right, the more Huai Army we kill today, the more enemies we will make. This is a blood feud that cannot be resolved! Prime Minister, aren't you afraid that millions of people will scold you at the same time? ”
”Afraid? I, Xiao Letian, am afraid of everything. I am afraid of bullets, I am afraid of throwing knives, even if my wife wants me to kneel down and clean my clothes, I am not afraid of being scolded! You want to kill people in public? Then let's give it a try. Who's afraid of who … Gatling! ”Give me a good beating. I bought three cabins for bullets. That's enough for you to kill to your heart's content …”
Pierre shrugged his shoulders and said, ”It doesn't matter, I think Li Hongzhang will send the order to withdraw soon anyway, the casualties have already reached thirty percent, I think he won't be able to last much longer …”
Just as they were talking, suddenly, from the west woods came the sound of reinforcements firing, and those Huai Army who were suppressed by the Gatling had to quickly retreat, and in a short while, they disappeared into the forest.
”Stop firing, check the Arms and ammunition, every unit replenishes bullets …” Wang Huaiyuan began to issue orders to clear the battlefield, but when he saw the group of commoners squatting in the mud, the anger in his heart flared up.
Fuck, they're all staring at the western view? A bunch of cowards!
”Someone come!” ”We're not butchers, it's not like we have to organize these people to go to the battlefield to heal the wounded. We still have to have basic humanity …” Gather the wounded soldiers of Huai Army! ”
The new army charged into the crowd of refugees and chased away all the men. You don't dare to fight, but you don't dare to go with us to save people? Get up immediately! ”
Groups after groups of people were driven to the battlefield by the new army to search for wounded soldiers. Countless Huai Army's injured were gathered together and given simple treatment.
Not long after, a soldier walked out from the western forest. He raised his hands up high, indicating that he had no weapon. ”My marshal thanks you all for your help, but we are an army of the imperial government. We must listen to its commands, and we must fight this war …”
”My marshal had said, can Prime Minister Xiao of the East China Sea withdraw his troops please? From now on, let's turn back to the east and head back to the Tanggu. ”Prime Minister, please consider!”
When Xiao Letian heard this, he whispered a few words to the Dragon Lord, who walked out of the battle formation and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, ”The Prime Minister said that the new army leaving for the capital has accepted the empress dowager's request. We are acting in accordance to the secret decree, no one is allowed to stop them …”
”If you wish to fight, then continue to fight! If you can't move anymore, then get out of the way. Our New Army will not kill you immediately! ”
”These are the exact words of your Prime Minister?” Let Xiao Letian come out, and let him personally tell me … ” The Huai Army officer roared.