During the entire hunting process, Roque did not fire a single shot. Although among the dozens of people at the scene, only Roque was a real military personnel. The others were either high-ranking officials, nobles, or wealthy playboys. Instead, they were interested in hunting.
I am very enthusiastic and regard this as the best stage to show my male charm.
I feel that the activity of hunting has become a culture for these people. The guns used by many people look very old. They are also ancient flintlock guns that need to be loaded by hand from the front. There are beautiful patterns on the handle and barrel.
With complicated patterns, many of the guns had aristocratic emblems on them that Rock couldn't recognize. These guns are now almost qualified to enter museums.
These people are really good at enjoying themselves. They can also have fun hunting. The Persians wearing big turbans are very diligent and quickly built a wooden platform on a hillside. On the wooden platform, there are carpets and parasols.
There are all tables, chairs and benches. The women are eating and drinking in the rest area and talking about the men. Rock and McMahon are waiting at the edge of the wooden platform.
"What are we waiting for?" Rock was participating in this kind of event for the first time, and he didn't know the specific process of the event.
"When they drive the prey over, then it's our performance time." McMahon also used an ancient rifle, but it was still more advanced than manual loading. At least it could use bullets, and the bullets were loaded in
In another tube under the barrel, the lever principle is used to complete bullet loading when used. It is actually a lever-type magazine rifle.
"This gun was used by my father. He used this gun to fight the enemy." McMahon is proud. This is the so-called family inheritance.
"Oh, that's really good, but after such a long time, the rifling should have been smoothed out." Rock also has his own pride. The gun he used was produced in Nyasaland. According to McMahon, it should be
Cutting a wooden stick and tying it to a sharper stone is a sign of respect for the ancestors.
"The barrel is replaceable." Before McMahon could speak, someone next to him took the initiative to explain.
The person speaking was a young man who looked to be in his twenties, but this was not accurate. Many white people matured earlier, and they looked almost like middle-aged people in their teens.
The young man's tone was not very friendly. You could probably hear Roque's sarcasm, but this was actually rude.
Roque really disagrees. Compared with the family heritage that some people emphasize, Roque cares more about comprehensive cost performance. Of course Roque also knows that the barrel can be replaced, but these ancient rifles have been discontinued. Replacing the barrel will probably have to be done manually.
Custom-made, the price of a barrel is more expensive than the latest rifle.
Of course, this problem cannot be viewed this way. It is reasonable if it exists. People here can indeed afford the latest rifles, but the new rifles do not meet their requirements. Although manual customization is wasteful, since there is demand, someone will provide it.
services, and then an industry chain can be formed.
Rock actually had the same idea, otherwise there would not be the current Itno.
As long as they don't go too far, Rock always has more tolerance for young people. However, Rock doesn't care, which doesn't mean that others don't care. Angel and Barton are also young people, so their expressions are a bit unkind.
"This hunting ground has a history of a thousand years. It has existed since the Ottoman Empire. The scale at that time was much larger than it is now -" McMahon said with a rich expression, actively avoiding unpleasant topics.
"It does have a long history, but why not transform this place into a farm or plantation, which can play a greater role." Rock also laughed it off. Although Rock did not agree with the lifestyle of the nobles, he would not object to it.
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After all, the huge wealth accumulated by these ancient families over many years is only valuable if it is liquid. Therefore, southern Africa also encourages consumption, but does not encourage premature consumption and excessive consumption.
"Why should it be converted into farms and plantations? Hunting grounds have existed for a reason." McMahon is an official sent from London and will not consider these issues.
Rock also casually said that there is actually a problem with the saying that existence is reasonable. The former "Invincible Fleet" and "Sea Coachman" have now become historical terms. People at the time must have thought so, so there are now
"The Empire on which the Sun Never Sets".
By the same token, it is understandable that young people do not think about this issue. If McMahon and other senior officials also hold the idea that "existence is reasonable" and do not take the initiative to change to cater to this era, then sooner or later the "Empire on which the Sun Never Sets" will also
Become yesterday's flower.
"Gentlemen, how long do you want to talk?" Ada was wearing a relatively tight riding outfit today, leggings, a small suit, and a black round hat. She looked very eye-catching.
Unlike those women who were eating, drinking and chatting, Ada also held a decorated double-barreled shotgun. It seemed that she was also preparing to participate in the hunting. Unlike Rock's undecorated rifle, Ada's shotgun used a large number of
It was decorated with silver patterns, and there was a golden family emblem on the handle. Rock didn't recognize this emblem either.
"Communication is also part of hunting. Mr. Director of the General Administration of Taxation, welcome to the world of men." McMahon was also weird, but it was obviously more of a friendly joke and had no other meaning.
"Ha!" Ada said disdainfully. Her gun was not a decoration.
Finally, a low sound of horns was heard in the distance, and then there were animals on the ridge nearby, and then more animals appeared, mostly antelopes and elk. Those who drive away the prey are the real old hunters.
, they cleared away all aggressive prey early without leaving any potential danger.
However, the hunting became lackluster. Rock didn't even have the intention to raise his gun. An Qi and Barton looked at the yelling peers with pity on their faces. Their understanding of the term "male world" was biased.
Not in the same dimension as Angel Patton.
"Major, why don't you show off your marksmanship?" The same young man who had just interrupted took the initiative to challenge An Qi.
An Qi didn't pay attention at all, and just gave him a casual look to see for herself.
"Don't you dare?" the young man continued. Compared with the tall and fierce-looking Barton, Angel, who looked relatively weak, was indeed easier to bully.
It just seems like that, Angel is a doctoral student at Nyasaland University, has been a police officer, has a grassroots background, has a formal pilot license, and has more experience than Barton, but in fact she is not weak at all.
"Boy, don't try to provoke me, you picked the wrong person." An Qi didn't mean to raise the gun, and her actions of casually holding the gun under her arm were indeed very amateurish.
"How old are you? Are you fifteen? Who is your father? Major, haha, it's probably your father's relationship -" The young man didn't know whether he was jealous of An Qi's military rank, or jealous of An Qi's standard "white face"
, constantly provoking An Qi’s bottom line.
"God, how come there is such a fool like you? Isn't there anyone who cares about him?" An Qi was really helpless, complaining a little too loudly that the gunshots one after another couldn't cover it up.
As more and more wild animals appeared, the restless "hunters" started shooting with their guns. Their skills were quite good and their hit rate was quite high. However, this form of hunting did not mean anything, it was just a game.
The game can also explain a lot of things. It takes time to load a muzzle-loading flintlock gun. There are two or three skilled servants beside each hunter to help load the ammunition. The hunters only need to choose a handsome posture to aim and pull the trigger. At this time
It embodies the so-called aristocratic style. During the free time of the servants loading ammunition, the hunters smoked cigars and exchanged a few words with each other. There were also young people who were eager to show off and cursed the servants for their speed. You should stay away from such people. Why are you not popular?
Do not know at all.
Even at this time, Ada performed well. She aimed at a larger antelope and knocked it down with one shot, and then the barefoot Xiao Hei bravely rushed over and carried the antelope back.
Then there was warm applause, not only for Ada's marksmanship, but also for the brave servant.
The performance of the servants is also part of the family heritage. You must know that the servants who rush out not only have to face wild animals rushing towards them, but also face the possibility of being accidentally injured by hunters. Compared with the two, they are actually
The latter is more dangerous.
"I want to take this antelope back and make it into a specimen and put it in my collection." Ada's expression was calm. Rock didn't bother to show up on such occasions. Angel and Barton also followed Rock's lead.
Even at a young age, like an old man, Ada became more and more outstanding.
At this moment, someone finally noticed the situation on An Qi's side.
Rock didn't care and kept chatting with McMahon.
"No matter what the situation is, when others challenge you, you must bravely accept the challenge. If you are too young to pretend to be mature, young people must let themselves go." After Ada learned about the situation, she was very dissatisfied with An Qi, and she was indeed
He is qualified to teach An Qi a lesson.
"Yes, Aunt Cape -" An Qi didn't dare to talk back. Ada was from the same generation as Anton, so it was normal to call her aunt.
"And you, Barton, you are so tall and you don't even say a word when you see your brother being bullied. Do you still act like a brother?" Ada was also not polite to Barton, also in her capacity as aunt.
Hitting the head and covering the face.
Compared with Angel, Barton is a standard action man. Before Ada could finish her words, Barton picked up the rifle leaning against his leg and raised the gun in a standard standing posture to shoot.
Bah——
A running slender-horned gazelle fell down at the sound. This antelope has two beautiful horns and is very suitable for making specimens.
"Aunt Cape, actually I am the brother -" An Qi's voice was really weak amid the fierce gunfire.
