Chapter : 88.1 : The First Battle of The New Astra Militarum

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Cannon and Artillery were the same things, a cannon was an Artillery with a large caliber. The history of Artillery was earlier than the guns. In the era of Kai, after the birth of black powder, some scientists thought about it. They threw the gunpowder like a bow and arrow and struck the enemy from a distance.

Afterward, in the era of Bruno, many scientists started to develop this project, and the first real artillery was also produced at this time, named flint cannon. However the power and quality of this artillery were too poor, so subsequent improvements were ongoing at that time.

By the end of the era of Bruno, the research on artillery reached a peak. At that time, Bruno couldn't stop thinking about planetary conquest. Although he knew that there was little hope, he was still trying to make all kinds of preparations.

He wanted to be like his father Kai. Following Sebastian in his twilight years, fighting for the God Emperor, and creating the final glory, a lot of money was invested in artillery research. Unfortunately, the biggest problem in developing artillery was fast ignition, uniform quality, and power.

In addition, designing the right gun was no easy task. If it was not designed properly, it could not be fired. In addition, the level of danger faced by the person firing the artillery was not far from that of shelling the target. While firing a cannon, some people could be killed because of the explosion of the artillery.

After the era of Bruno, the research on artillery gradually decreased. Back then, even the three institutes were trapped by the technology of that time, so they could only focus on the development of guns.

After that, there were two of the most important changes in artillery. The first was the emergence of smelting technology.

The original cannon was made of bronze, it was bulky and had a short lifespan, and with the emergence of steel, cannons became thinner and harder. It became lighter in weight and its mobility was greatly improved. But these were not enough.

Today, the artillery technology of Abel and Vale was the most advanced, but it was not that useful on the battlefield.

Generally, it was used to bombard city walls during sieges and fire large numbers of enemy troops on the battlefield. Bulky artillery was difficult to move to a new location to fire during the battle, so the effect was very limited.

Secondly, the latest results from the Firearms Research Group helped recoil the machine. Initially, there was a rigid connection between the gun body and the gun mount, it became an assisted recoil machine.

The machine consumed the artillery's recoil, which improved the artillery's stability and accuracy, reducing the damage to the person firing. The Artillery had also become lighter.

"With this thing, the tall walls don't seem necessary." After seeing the experiment with the new artillery, Cross couldn't help but sigh.

There was a tremendous change since Elizabeth came to the Royal Tomb Mountains in just a few years. He had been a part of the army for decades but he couldn't bear it.

***

Inside the capital city, the situation had changed dramatically once again.

Stenger from the north led 10,000 troops Into the capital, and some big families and ministers in the capital were cooperating and they controlled most of the capital. Between times, the northern families all responded and the world was in shock.

No one expected that in the battle for the capital, the final beneficiary was the Byrum family which had been keeping a low profile.

"The Byrum family is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted of the many great clans of the Imperium and is rumored to have existed in the tribal era. Back then, it was a member of the Tyrum tribes."

Inside the palace, Prince Vale was talking to a somewhat showy-looking advisor. Although he was an advisor, Vale was polite because this advisor was not someone else but the leader of the many current advisors in the palace, Hartmann Wynne. He was the personal advisor of the previous emperor Fabre.

For this generation, he was also Emperor Puppet's advisor. The most important thing was that the Emperor's 3,000 Adeptus Custodes were in the hands of this person. Although the Adeptus Custodes were not much, each of them was an elite and was equipped with the best equipment. They were unquestionably loyal to the royal family.

He did not dare to go too far with the royal family when Max was in charge. Inside and outside the palace, numerous forces were all very interested in this Adeptus Custodes.

After the death of Max, the capital was divided into several forces. These forces competed with each other explicitly and implicitly to dominate this City. Results for that were expected, it was exposed to the outsiders.

"The Byrum family is located in the north and has not been very involved in the affairs of the Central Plains but in the North, the Byrum family can be called a country of its own. I'm afraid they've been snooping around the capital for years secretly but this time, they responded." Prince Vale said this.

He couldn't help but sigh.

"It's said that the Byrum family has two outstanding people. The one who came to the capital is Byrum Krusen and the one who stayed behind is Byrum Berne."

"It's amazing what you can do." Hartmann smiled faintly.

"Krusen has 10,000 troops with him at this time and with the forces that have defected to him in the capital, it is estimated that there are at least 20,000 troops. Besides, the Byrum family in the north can still send a steady stream of reinforcements. Even Daniel was temporarily avoiding the frontline."

"This capital... this entire Central Plains is going to fall into the hands of the Byrum family." Prince Vale looked into the distance and his tone became depressed.

"Your Highness does not have to be so discouraged." Hartmann smiled and said, "How is Stenger better than the previous Max?"

Vale faintly froze. Instantly, he knew what he meant.

Byrum was powerful but compared to the prime of Max, he was not even close. Max was still unable to subdue the entire capital completely, how would Krusen...

Thinking about this, Prince Vale gently patted Hartmann's shoulder and said with a friendly smile, "The advisor is considerate. If you and I work together, we might be able to expel these wild-minded people and return our Imperium to greatness."

Prince Vale's gaze was fixed on Hartmann.

Max's expression did not change much. With a slight smile, he said, "I must serve His Majesty."

After that, he just said goodbye and left.

Looking at Hartmann's distant back, Vale could not help but frown slightly. What the h*ll was he thinking? He didn't see him showing royalty. Was he the true Son of Heaven?

"Hmph, even you, Prince Vale, dare to think that you are the Son of Heaven?" Turning around a corner, a hint of disdain appeared on Hartmann's face. He quickly walked back to his residence and hurriedly wrote a letter.

"What Second Young Master Li with a hidden dragon's destiny and the imposing Abel and Vale... These people are bullsh*t-!"

Hartmann wrote the letter while secretly thinking, "The real master has long been determined, you people... can only be clowns after all."

After he finished writing the letter, he handed it to a guard. This guard, at top speed, rushed to the Royal Tombs Mountains and handed it over to Elizabeth. That's right, Hartmann was also the successor of the token and he was also a faithful believer in the rumors of the god.

After seeing Elizabeth's white token, he fell to his knees, revered without hesitation, and became the most loyal insider.

"They released all the scientists within the Prison and took them for his use? And plan to reopen the three major institutes?" Seeing the contents of this letter, Elizabeth could not help but stand up.

Her face was a little grim.

"This person has such talent?" Cross, who was already very trusted by Elizabeth, was also shocked.

"There is a high person behind him." Elizabeth handed the letter to Cross.

Cross quickly took a few glances and he was shocked: "Ultán Acker?!"

"Ultán Acker is the most famous wise man in the north, it is said that he can compete with the Masson of the southwest. Such a person, they took him in? It seems that this Byrum family is not to be underestimated. Your Highness..." Cross hesitantly looked at Elizabeth.

This matter was not easy to deal with.

"No need to rush first, reopening the three major institutes is not something that can be done in a short time." Elizabeth's face was calm as she said, "Let's deal with the current urgent matter."

Hearing this, a sharp light flashed in the eyes of Cross. Of course, he knew what was the top priority of the Astra Militarum.

***

On the south of the Royal Tombs Mountains, there was a modest county town. This was the place where people of the Royal Tomb Mountains must pass if they want to go south. Originally, it was just a small village. Later on, as the Starfall Iron ore was found nearby, since then, it had developed. It was now the size of a county.

On this day, in this small, modest county, the only teahouse that could be described as elegant.