The first shot measured the approximate trajectory and range of the catapult, and the second shot was to test the accuracy.
Narant asked his bodyguard to first draw a large circle more than 400 meters away, with a range of about ten meters.
It's really not that difficult to achieve complete accuracy with a trebuchet.
The circle was drawn, and following Narant's command, the second projectile was loaded.
And Vivian also began to direct Da Shitou and others to find angles.
Speaking of which, another advantage of this catapult is that the projection angle can be slightly modified.
At that time, as long as a layer of hard soil is placed behind the back, the shooting depression angle can be changed up or down. This simple control can affect the shooting distance.
Of course, this kind of operation can only be done by trebuchets. Large trebuchets and Quint's small trebuchets have certain requirements for the smoothness of the ground, otherwise the entire bracket may break accidentally.
This is another advantage of the catapult, which can just make up for the shortcomings in range and power.
"Sir, we have already taken aim!" About a minute later, Vivian's clear voice came.
"Then launch!"
"Yes, sir!"
"emission!"
Boom!
As Nalant's order was issued, the catapult shook again, and then the football-sized projectiles flew directly out.
boom!
After a moment, the stone bullet hit the ground in an arc visible to the naked eye.
"Wow! Hit! Sister Vivian is so powerful!" With Vivian taking action, the second shot did not disappoint Nalant, hitting the center of the circle 400 meters away.
The little girl Shirley jumped up excitedly after seeing her.
"Vivian, very good!" Nalant also praised Vivian without hesitation.
This is also Vivian. She has the gift of accurate perception, so she can adjust the shooting parabola accurately just by looking at it once.
If it were someone else operating it, even a veteran of the trebuchet, he probably wouldn't be able to get into the circle without the calibrating skills of three to five rounds.
"Thank you for the compliment, sir!" Vivian's face turned slightly red.
Nalant looked at Vivian's shy look which was quite eye-catching. He paused and then continued: "By the way, Vivian, next, my lord, I plan to recruit fifty ordinary guards again. Then you will need more
There is a mission, and that is for you to teach them how to operate the trebuchet!"
With the bed crossbow and trebuchet completed, Nalant prepared to form a baggage team again, specifically responsible for operating the bed crossbow and trebuchet.
Of course, with the current number of serfs in the territory, it would be difficult for him to recruit so many more serfs.
However, fortunately, the earl's personal servant gave him a piece of news a few days ago, that is, the second prince will send him a 'population gift package' in the near future. Therefore, Nalant is ready to wait for the big gift package to arrive, and then from them
Choose among them.
The only pity is that Vivian has not yet reached the level of intermediate awakening, otherwise training the guards will be more effective with half the effort.
"Yes, sir, Vivian will definitely teach you carefully!" Vivian naturally obeyed Nalant's orders and was not unhappy at all because of the additional tasks.
"Very good!" Next, Nalant looked at the carpenters. At this moment, the carpenters were full of expectations: "You guys have done a good job this time. I promised you a reward last time. I will give you a reward later."
Each of you go to the castle steward to receive a gold coin!"
"Also, Mario, write down their names. When the small buildings in Maiye Village are built, each of them can be assigned one!"
Able to make crossbows and catapults, from this moment on, these serfs were considered top talents.
So Narant was not stingy at all in rewarding him.
Of course, there is also the idea of purchasing horse bones for thousands of dollars.
"Yes, sir!"
"Thank you, Lord, for the gift! Thank you, Lord, for the gift!"
Several carpenters knelt on the ground in great excitement.
Gold coins and beautiful buildings are things they never dared to imagine before!
Although they were carpenters, they never really owned gold coins.
As for the small building as beautiful as a noble manor, I have never even dreamed of it.
But now you can not only get a gold coin, but also a brand new stone house in the near future.
They feel that once they really live in that beautiful small building, even if it is only for one day, they will have no regrets in their life.
…
When Nalant successfully tested the trebuchet, thousands of people gathered at the junction of the Black Iron Earldom and the Storm Territory.
"Your Excellency Yulik, are you ready? This time His Highness the Second Prince told me that I must complete this matter!"
"Sir Barn, please rest assured. I have mobilized 300 guards this time to ensure that these serfs will not dare to come back after they are driven away." Ulric sat leisurely on a soft chair and faced a middle-aged man next to him.
Sir Nian spoke.
This middle-aged man is a subordinate of the second prince. This time, he has gathered thousands of family members of the Daughters of Doom from the major counties. This is a ‘big gift’ specially prepared for the Storm Territory!
"That's good, I'll leave it to you, Mr. Yulik!"
"Sir Barn, you are welcome. I will definitely help with what His Highness the Second Prince told me. Besides, my father has already driven away more than 200 family members of the Daughter of Doom some time ago, and there is no reaction at all from the Storm Territory."
"In my opinion, that Nalant is not afraid of being bitten by lice now. He probably really hopes that you can send more people to him!" Yulik joked. Of course, he did not realize that his ridiculing words
That's the truth.
"Haha! This is not something I need to worry about. I am only responsible for completing the tasks assigned by the second prince!" Barn smiled after hearing this, "However, speaking of this, this little lord named Nalant is really brave. Not only
If you dare to contradict the prince, you will even dare to stay in the land of doom."
"Your Excellency Ulric, if there is an attack by dark creatures in the Storm Territory, Sir Nalant will be in bad luck. Please remember to inform His Highness the Second Prince!"
"No problem, Sir Barn, let's get started!"
After saying that, Yulik waved to several guard centurions not far away.
Clang Clang Clang!
"Everyone, please move towards the north now! Otherwise, shoot and kill!"
"ah!"
As a group of guards drove them away, the serfs who were originally gathered together in a mess in front were jumping up and down, screaming and being pushed towards the Storm Leader.
"You remember, even if you die, you can only die in the territory ahead! If anyone dares to escape back or escape to the grassland, as long as he is caught, his hands and feet will be cut off and thrown into the woods.
Feed the wild beasts!"
With the guards yelling and threatening, this group of serfs in shabby clothes who were worse than beggars finally crossed the buffer zone and entered the border of the Storm Territory.
When these serfs crossed the border, several bees flying in the nearby flowers circled twice in the air, and then quickly flew towards the Castle of Fortune.