Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 775 - 421: New-style Naval Warfare, Sacrificial Rite Ceremony, and Nobility Banquet

Chapter 775: Chapter 421: New-style Naval Warfare, Sacrificial Rite Ceremony, and Nobility Banquet

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

In the drill ground of the Rivermouth Fortress, three Tiger Squat Cannons lined up side by side, fiercely bombarding the grass targets ahead! Thick plumes of white smoke rose from the muzzles, as countless stone projectiles scattered forward. Within fifty meters, the Leather Armor on the grass targets was completely penetrated, and within twenty meters, even the sturdy planks of ships were perforated!

Seeing the power of the Tiger Squat Cannons, the Kuluka was astonished and tongue-tied, Crocodile Aweit was shocked into silence. Only Black Wolf Torc had seen it before and remained unfazed.

"What do you think?"

Xiulote asked with a smile brimming with confidence.

"Incredible! I have always heard that the Kingdom is blessed by the divine and that new ’copper beasts’ have appeared, but to think it would be such a formidable weapon!"

Kuluka was momentarily dazed before a smile broke across his face.

"Your Highness, with this kind of weapon, no one in all the lands can stand against us!"

"Ha-ha!"

Xiulote laughed heartily and then turned to Crocodile Aweit.

"Your Majesty, the kingdom is blessed by the divine!"

Crocodile Aweit bowed his head slightly, expressing heartfelt awe.

"...Within twenty meters, even those holding the heaviest Great Shields cannot defend against the bombardment of the ’copper beasts.’ From now on, there will be no more unparalleled Samurai!"

Xiulote nodded slightly. As firearms developed, personal valor would inevitably be eclipsed, and the scale of wars would become increasingly vast, turning more and more into a complex science. Whether it was land warfare or naval warfare... The King smiled softly and asked in a deep voice.

"Aweit, the Rain God Tiger Squat Cannon weighs about a hundred jin and is less than half a meter in length. Its firing range is usually within a hundred meters, the closer the greater the power. I plan to install the Tiger Squat Cannons on the Naval Forces’ ships, what do you think?"

Crocodile Aweit pursed his lips, pondering silently for a while before asking.

"Your Majesty, may I take a closer look?"

"Of course."

Xiulote nodded his assent and gestured with a wave of his hand.

Aweit approached the Tiger Squat Cannons, taking a close look at the size and design of the cannons, and even reached out to touch them. Afterwards, he inquired of the cannoneers about the firing rate, around three to four shots per quarter-hour, and the angle of fire, which could be manually adjusted. Finally, he noticed the fixed copper claws on the ground, as well as the imprints left by the cannon’s recoil in the mud, before returning with respectful contemplation.

"Your Majesty, this type of ’copper beast’... Tiger Squat Cannon, can be installed on our newly launched Crocodile Divine Galleys! Each ship can have two cannons placed at both the bow and stern,"

Aweit said, bowing, and answered cautiously.

"When two Naval Forces confront each other, it is usually the smaller boats probing first, with the larger ones gradually closing in. Within a hundred meters, the opposing large ships start speeding toward each other for a charge... With the waves undulating on the water’s surface, our firing is generally inaccurate, but a shot before engagement. That one shot can be released within twenty meters; igniting the bow or stern’s Tiger Squat Cannon can instantly shatter the shields on the ship, clearing a large vessel in a moment!... Morale is crucial in close-quarters battle, just breaking one ship will also chill the enemy’s hearts. Then as ships collide and boarding combat starts, the gunners continue to load, possibly allowing for another shot..." Listening to Aweit’s narrative, Xiulote slowly nodded.

Even the small Tiger Squat Cannon had a recoil of a thousand jin. The bodies of twin-hull canoes were not sturdy enough and had very limited space, thus, they could only be used on galleys supported by keels. Galleys could carry 80 men, with two cannons mounted at both ends, making them quite suitable.

While the Divine Eagle Cannon weighed five hundred jin and was 1.2 meters long, it could actually be placed on galleys for use. However, the Kingdom’s current Naval Forces enemies did not possess large ships, with combat primarily taking place in hand-to-hand fighting, making the shot-fired Tiger Squat Cannon’s firepower more than enough. Only when it comes to fighting against Western colonizer’s exploration ships in the future will there be a consideration to build larger ships and install heavier cannons.

Xiulote pondered for a while and smiled in agreement.

"Aweit, what you said is good! I will leave you eight Tiger Squat Cannons and more than ten gunners; the rest, I have to take to the Alliance. First, move them onto two galleys and practice diligently to familiarize yourself with the use of the Tiger Squat Cannons! In future naval battles, this weapon will become indispensable!"

"I follow Your Will, Your Majesty!"

Crocodile Aweit looked solemn, kneeling and bowing. Apart from the Imperial Guard Legion, his Naval Forces would be the first Kingdom army unit to be equipped with Tiger Squat Cannons, which showed the King’s trust in him.

Upon hearing this, Kuluka’s eyes flickered. He asked cautiously.

"Your Highness, are you intending to take these powerful cannons to the Alliance as a congratulatory gift for King Aweit?"

"Yes, exactly."

Xiulote responded with a calm smile.

"The High Priest specifically wrote to remind me that King Aweit is very interested in this new type of weapon. Indeed, I should report back to the Alliance."

"Your Highness..."

Kuluka hesitated, wanting to say something yet feeling it wasn’t the right moment. After a while, he silently knelt down and respectfully bowed his head.

"Please take care of everything!"

Xiulote nodded, reached out, and patted Kuluka’s hair. He looked at the people present with a gentle smile.

"Do not worry. With you all here, I am as stable as the Divine Mountain!"

The three thousand Imperial Guards stayed at the Rivermouth Fortress for three days. Xiulote summoned Samurai from within forty li, as well as villagers and Canine Descendants, to hold a grand Chief Divine sacrificial rite. Tens of thousands of people came from all directions, converging outside the Rivermouth Fortress. Then, the King, wearing his heavy Ceremonial Dress, ascended the top of the Watchtower of the fortress and personally released the three-colored fireworks!

The brilliant fireworks bloomed above the fortress, making the cloudy sky shine with wondrous lights. Tens of thousands of people watched, spellbound, marveling and awestruck, as they gazed at the dazzling colors and listened to the roaring explosions. Then, amidst the astonishment, fear, and disbelief of all, the enormous "Heart of the Divine Spirit" slowly ascended, carrying the Chief Divine emblem, flying into the high and distant sky!