Chapter 286 The Price of Arrogance [Part 1]
Fang Tao was not angry about this, but vowed to protect the governor to his mother.
Later, with his own strength, Fang Tao rushed out of the audition and joined the Zhili Governor's Governor's Guard. He thought it was just an official to protect the Governor. As a result... Fang Tao's life was changed. For the first time, he saw what a cannon is! He shot thirteen miles away, landed and blossomed, and no chicken or dog left! Such a terrifying weapon, he didn't believe it was made by humans, he would rather believe it was the treasure of Thor!
Not only Fang Tao, but many soldiers with him all called this cannon the Wrath of Thunder!
With money, the Governor of Zhili who cared about them, and with magical weapons, Fang Tao had nothing else to ask for.
Later, it was rumored that the Eight-Nation Alliance was coming to attack Tianjin, and all the soldiers worked overtime day and night to practice. No matter how hard they worked, no one complained, because this was their duty and the only way to repay the governor. What's more, three meals a day were good like restaurants, and there was no reason to complain.
Then, they suddenly heard that the people in the city had begun to flee, and the Governor had no intention of stopping them. Instead, they gave money to the people who fled. Such benevolent and righteous behavior completely inspired the enthusiasm of the whole people to fight against the war. Many people who went out, after thinking about it, ran back. In their words, the Governor was benevolent and righteous, and they could not be ungrateful! People cannot survive for a lifetime. If a war begins, they are willing to hold kitchen knives and fight to the death!
These people did not leave in the end and were arranged to transport food and grass to the army.
This is also the only time Fang Tao has seen the military and civilians so united. On this day, the whole people in Tianjin are soldiers! On this day, the whole people in Tianjin obey the order and are uniform! On this day, the people in Tianjin were holding up a roar, waiting for the time to ripen and burst out and knock the invaders to ashes!
After patting the steel cannon next to it, Fang Tao whispered: "Old guy, it's time to roar in a while, don't embarrass me!"
"Fang Tao, stop whispering, the war is about to begin. I'm here to pee!" A soldier rubbed his hands excitedly. This was their first actual battle, or a war to defend his country. Everyone suppressed this momentum in their hearts, and they couldn't wait to use cannons to smash all invading enemies! Even the commander behind them was the same! No one was afraid, only excitement!
"Hold it! Even if you are in your pocket, you are not allowed to leave the cannon half a step away!" Fang Tao cursed.
The other party laughed and said, "If you break my legs, I won't leave! It's just the first battle of our artillery. I must participate in this first shot!"
Fang Tao nodded... At this moment, a loud shout came from behind him: "There is an order from above, prepare for combat! Release!"
When everyone heard this order, everyone's blood was boiling!
Fang Tao only felt his hands trembling and his blood roaring. He kept reminding himself in his heart: "Calm down, calm down, follow the training! This first shot must be powerful!"
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Chen Chong lay in the temporary bunker made with bricks, rubbing his hands constantly. Maxim in front of him flashed with a cold light of five black. The bomb sender next to him whispered: "Brother Chen, I'm so nervous."
"You're so nervous! The enemy is coming soon. How much ammunition do you put in for me? His grandmother, a group of foreigners, who were all the people who had leftovers at the time, actually dared to come and pretend to be the power of the Celestial Dynasty... No, it was against the power of our governor, and I was really looking for death!" Chen Chong slapped the Maxim machine gun and shouted excitedly.
"I know, I just can't help it. Look, those guys are gathering on the beach with swagger. With such a dense formation, I really want to give them a shuttle." The sending agent said.
"Shut up! Follow everything! The governor said to fight, and then fight again, otherwise even if the enemy stabs you to death with a knife, you will endure it!" Chen Chong scolded.
The ammunition sender nodded repeatedly and said, "Brother Chen, stop talking, I know. The governor has saved us life-saving grace. If it weren't, we would have been hanged long ago. What's more, he gave us a home. Even if we die, we will not be able to pay it back. I just complained and absolutely obeyed the order."
Just then, boom boom boom boom... A series of roars sounded, Chen Chong laughed and said, "The artillery has begun! It's ours soon, prepare!"
"Here! Hehe..."
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Seymour stood on the warship, watched the soldiers land easily, shook his head slightly and said, "The Qing Dynasty is so corrupt and incompetent, it is really time to destroy the country."
"General Seymour, I'll be entering the city later. Should I gather the soldiers first?" Pierce asked.
Forres immediately said: "No, it's not clear whether this place is safe yet. If you gather rashly, it will easily become a target for the enemy."
Pierce said disapprovingly: "If the enemy wants to fight back, they will fight back at sea, there is no need to wait for us to come up. We have arrived, the muskets in our hands are loaded, and our cannons are ready to be on standby at any time, and our warships are right behind! What are the Qing soldiers? Spears? Bows? Arrows? Are you fighting with us with this thing? Also, Mr. Forres, please look forward to it. Our soldiers are on the beach, and the nearest houses are all one kilometer away! At such a long distance, there are no trees or forests... Tell me, what ambush they want to ambush us? Of course, if the cannon at Dagukou is still there, it is indeed a bit of a threat. Unfortunately, it is no longer there."
Forres frowned and said, "Mr. Pierce, you are not a soldier, so it's better not to give advice at will. This is a battlefield. Being cautious is to be responsible for your own life."
"Okay, Forres, don't care so much about these. Although Pierce is not a soldier, you must admit that what he said makes sense. Although our soldiers are powerful, the time for the muskets to be installed is still slower. The arrangement of troops and advance in an orderly manner is only beneficial and no harm for us. Let's continue the order, the troops of various countries gather and let the island people open the way in front. These guys are too many..." Seymour smiled.
Upon hearing this, Pierce made a proud expression to Forres.
Forres was helpless about this and could only send an order.
Chapter completed!