European Financial Emperor

088 Fleet of Fear (2)

By the time the flagship Easterfield was overturning the Sea of Marmara, the 1st Squadron of the fleet reached the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.

By the time they arrived, rumors had already spread in the southern regions of the Ottoman Empire.

He said that he would counterattack in Egypt and Israel in his own way, mobilizing troops and waiting for coastal artillery.

Lee Hwan’s lieutenant and squad leader Kiros Hasman was directly observing the scene through a telescope.

“It moves quite smoothly.”

“Even the Ottomans say it’s over, but the standard looks like it’s still there.”

“That country is a country where religion and politics are connected as one. Is there anything different about the military?”

“Aha, that’s right!”

“Of course, as you said, that will be over now.”

Because the Ottoman Empire was a coherent state, the emperor himself became a caliph and could create a cause for the empire.

However, just as nothing is permanent in this world, the Ottoman Empire also suffered from rebellion and rebellion, and the cause of the caliph was gradually weakening.

Although Greece’s recent independence has been influenced by Eastern European nationalism, that’s not all.

The biggest problem must have been that the Khalifa’s influence was dwindling and that the Blood Crusade could no longer monopolize the military power.

Cyros Hasman ordered the preparations for landing.

“Make a landing base in Ashkelon and advance to Jerusalem.”

“Yes, boss!”

Lee Hwan’s army was perfectly prepared even when fighting in the desert.

Tows and wagons to haul the supplies needed for the march, and water tanks with corrosion protection were developed.

It had the disadvantage that it was a little heavy because it was made of steel and leather, but there was a huge difference between marching with water and not doing it.

Besides, being able to camp in a wagon and carry combat supplies was a huge advantage.

In addition, the Eaststellar mercenaries were trained in the barren western North America, and experienced many battles, so they were quite familiar with the desert terrain.

If a battle took place, it could be seen that victory was guaranteed.

Hasman’s fleet first drove six ships toward Ashkelon in southern Israel.

As the fleet entered, the coastline was busy firing cannons.

“The shells drop sporadically from the gun base.”

“It’s annoying, get rid of it.”

“Yes, I understand. We will take immediate action.”

Of course, modern artillery is also made by meticulous calculations, but it is impossible to guarantee how accurately it will fall.

In the case of a cannon without strength, the range and destructive power also tend to decrease significantly, but it is also greatly affected by the wind.

Compared to Yi Hwan’s artillery skills, the almost slash-and-dash fire could not do any damage to the Hasman fleet.

ding ding!

When the command to fire was given to the fleet, the guns each turned their guns toward the coastal artillery positions.

“Fire from the prepared battery!”

“launch!”

The port spewed fire, and, despite the recoil suppression of the two-seat aircraft, a circular stream of water was created around the fleet, creating a cool breeze.

The power of the guns flying through the rainbow created by the spray was truly formidable.

Aww!

Even if it was the enemy’s coastal fortifications, there was only one window in the wall, a relic of the old times.

In one single blow, the coastal artillery positions collapsed and black smoke rose.

The fleet fired about ten additional shots as a confirmation kill.

“At this point, no one will survive.”

“If there is, isn’t it enough to wipe it out?”

“but.”

Although it is still an early model, a tank was mobilized for this expedition.

As long as the tanks loaded in the underground hangars were lowered to the ground, the battle would be over on its own.

The Hasman fleet decided to land 1,200 men divided from an army of 2,400 men.

An army of this size would normally allow the opponent to engage in an all-out war, but this 1,200-man army was armed with tanks and semi-automatic self-propelled artillery.

It’s not perfect yet, but if a self-propelled artillery equipped with a caterpillar device fires a shell 30km away, how many castles will be safe?

After taking over the fleet to the commander, Kyros Hasman decided to lead the ground forces.

In the case of battleships, it was impossible to approach the coast when there was a sandbar, so they used a landing ship to carry combat supplies.

After occupying the coast in one day, Kiros Hasman led an army of 1,200 men and began to attack the neighboring cities one after the other.

The first target was the citadel of Ashkelon.

Hasman laughed as he looked at the citadel.

“Are you just hiding behind this? Behind those thin walls that we don’t even use at all?”

The Ottoman fortress was built in the Middle Ages in the past and was still in use until now, so it would break quickly with just a light blow with a mortar.

It used to be called a fortress, but now it’s just a thin wall that can be broken by a single cannon shot.

Cyros Hasman rode an armored chariot to Ashkelon Castle.

The armored tank, which was recently prototyped, had no main gun and only had space for firing rifles and a cargo compartment for loading mortars.

However, the existing cannons in Europe could not easily penetrate this armor.

As Kyros Hasman approached in an armored chariot, a man walked out of Ashkelon Citadel.

The man on the horse had a slightly tense expression on his face.

“Wow, we are the Ottoman Empire! The Blackmaul mercenaries do not want this place to be thrown into chaos any longer and hope they return home!”

“Confusion.”

Kyros Hasman opened the lid of the armored tank and stepped out.

Unarmed, he strode towards the Ottoman army.

If I made a mistake, the matchlock bullets might fly off somewhere or pierce the nape of the neck by the crossbowman’s hand.

Nevertheless, Kiros Hasman walked confidently.

It was because Europe’s strongest army was already standing behind him, and there was a master of the arms industry named Baron Easterfield.

“I am Kirros Hasman from the Baron of Easterfield. Our Eaststellar mercenaries came to liberate Middle East Asia from the Ottomans and restore sovereignty to Egypt. If we block our way, there will be no future for you.”

“… … We have tens of thousands of soldiers guarding this place. On the other hand, you are nothing more than an army of over a thousand people. Are you still going to fight?”

Kyros Hasman burst into laughter as he looked at the messenger, already wet with a cold sweat.

They already know how strong the Eaststellar mercenaries are.

If so, there was no reason for Kyros Hasman to retreat.

“If you open the road, I will spare your life. But if they challenge us, they will immediately turn the fortress into a sea of fire, leaving no trace of Ottoman blood on the land.”

“… … Are you threatening?”

“Of course. We certainly sent the notice in a gentlemanly manner. However, you have trampled the will of peace by sending your fleet forward. From now on we will aggressively invade and plunder the Ottomans.”

“Hey, looting is a crime!”

“I don’t know about that. I just do what Baron Easterfield commands.”

“… … Shit.”

Kyros Hasman flashed his right hand.

He stretched out his five fingers and began to lower them gradually, starting with his thumb.

“I will count to five. one two… … .”

“Well, what are you counting?”

“They only have five seconds to surrender.”

“Hey, this is a violation of international law… … .”

“Three, four… … .”

“That is absurd! How can you decide the fate of a country so easily?”

“five. finished.”

Kiros Hasman turned around as if he had no regrets at all.

Then he got on the tram and started heading straight for the city.

Then chariot corps and infantry units followed him with majestic steps.

Cyrillic… … .

The caterpillar device has been charging the road paved for trade as a looting route.

The Ottoman Herald spread his arms wide.

“stop! I will surrender! so… … .”

Kiros Hasman, who opened the hatch and poked out his upper body, asked him with a smile.

“Have you changed your mind now?”

“Yeah, yes!”

“But what? The opportunity has already passed.”

“… … Hey, where is that law?!”

“Look carefully. How futile and weak the empire you have built is.”

Cyros Hasman, with the messenger behind, led a chariot force and stood in front of the citadel.

About a kilometer away, Kiros Hasman laid out six self-propelled guns, with a mortar behind them.

A total of 10 muzzles headed towards the fortress.

Kyros Hasman fired the shells immediately.

“Tear down the walls.”

“Yes, sir!”

The muzzle spewed fire, and the majestic shells spun and flew, hitting the center of the wall, where Kiros Hasman ordered the strike.

As ten shells hit each wall, the fortress collapsed like a sand castle on the beach.

Aww… … !

Cyros Hasman looked at the herald who had been chasing his army out of breath.

“Well, how is it? The citadel has been torn down by your hesitation.”

“… … surrender! So please stop!”

“Then, right now, disarm all the Ottoman forces, pull the Ottoman flag out of the fortress, and walk toward the north. If there are residents who want to leave, you can leave together.”

“i get it… … .”

“We will replenish our supplies here, then we will raise the Baron Easterfield’s flag and head for our next destination. Let them know that we are coming to the next city and invite them to surrender. If the citadel is not hung with a white flag by the time we arrive, there will immediately be a lot of bloodshed.”

“… … I will accept the terms.”

“If your traces don’t disappear by the time we return, our entire squad will subjugate the southern Ottomans with firepower. keep in mind We must clear your tracks until we return. Do you understand?”

“i get it… … .”

Kyros Hasman was able to enter the city without spilling a drop of blood.

Since Middle East Asia is such a barren environment, it is a common imagination that it is far from glamorous, but the reality is a little different.

The Ottoman Empire, which served as a gateway between Europe and Asia, raking in gold as much as it could find, was quite wealthy.

In addition, there were Arab caravans that spread all over the world, so port cities were bound to flourish wherever they went.

Here, Cyros Hasman sacked all the logistics of the Ottoman Empire.

“Ah, no, what are we going to do if we wipe it all off without leaving anything like this?”

“Yeah, that’s your case. Whether you loot or steal, you need to make a living.”

“Huh… … !”

“However, if we are caught plundering the area we declared to occupy, we will pursue you to the end and crush your head. Do you understand?”

Supply of supplies is the most important part of war.

No matter how powerful a country is, it can never win a war with an army whose supplies are cut off.

Some say that an army is like a beast, and it never moves unless you give it food.

Supply of supplies is the key to victory, but if you replenish it with the easiest method of looting, rebellion will occur in the cities you occupy later.

So, instead of destroying the logistics of the Ottoman Empire, Cyros Hasman made a plan to prevent plundering the city.

The Ottoman army had no choice but to obey the orders of Cyros Hasman.

He knew all too well that one-sided massacres would occur if they touched them wrongly.

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Meanwhile, Cyros Hasman ordered some soldiers to distribute grain to the townspeople.

“We have to rule this city in the future. To do that, it is essential to win public opinion.”

“iced coffee… … ! You are great too!”

“It’s nothing. We just move as the baron told us.”

The army that follows Lee Hwan has no choice but to grow stronger. Because the commander was perfect.