Chapter 498 This is a literal crushing victory

The Aurora adjusted its course slightly and headed directly towards the crescent-shaped bay where Visby was sitting.

Looking at the five fishing boats, it was obvious that something was wrong. They began to move desperately towards the port area, but their speed could not match the Avora.

The situation in front of them suddenly exceeded everyone's expectations. There were more than just a few ships moored in the port area!

"Most of the old ships have been destroyed. These ships are foreign. If they are allies of Mellaren, they will not be afraid of us." Rurik muttered to himself.

Jevro asked in real time: "Sir, do you want to show our flag?"

"No! They are allies, they know our big ships. Damn it, those ships... ..."

"A large number of enemies occupy this place?" Biyongni asked eagerly.

"It seems so. We may face many enemies. I think I should adjust. I am not afraid of them, but fighting a large number of ships is not in our plan. I just want to hunt Kill the lone ship."

"That won't work, listen to my opinion!" Biyongni said something that Rurik couldn't refute.

The so-called letting the Avora participate in the battle is at least one against ten, so that the Balmoks can see how powerful the "Ross Battleship" is, so as to make the sale of the ship smoother.

So, an unplanned "attacking the masses with less" became a major opportunity for Rurik to demonstrate the quality of his products to his customers? Why not?

The Aurora is just "killing the masses with less". In essence, it is like a tabby cat facing a bunch of mice. No matter how many mice there are, the tabby cat will still kill them one by one.

Rurik did not want to expose himself during this trip. The big ship was replaced with a brand new sail, and the Russians' iconic blue cross stripes were lost.

However, he ignored one very obvious thing!

Looking at the entire Baltic Sea, whose ships use Latin triangle sails? Not only that, whose ship is a behemoth?

As the fishing boat rushed towards the coast, the people on board thought of those terrible legends.

These people are indeed all Danes, and they come prepared. More than three hundred people followed the direct orders of their leader, Hafgen, and entered Gotland to verify the truth of those legends.

Did Gotland, which exports wool, leather and dairy products to Denmark, really suffer a war disaster? If true, how many islanders survived? What is the situation in Visby, the largest settlement?

After they landed on Gotland, they immediately encountered the Mellaren people who had stayed behind. The Danes thought they were friends, but were the first to be attacked by the Mellarens. With absolute superiority in military strength, the Danish army achieved victory. There was no glory in this victory. The Danes stood on the ruins of Visby and climbed the slopes in the subsequent search. The stench filled the air was nauseating, while vultures and gulls flew in the sky. Finally, they saw the most terrifying scene - aThe wilderness is full of rotting corpses in extreme states.

The entire island of Gotland seemed to have been attacked by monsters overflowing from the underworld. After seeing the corpses everywhere, the ruins of Visby were considered acceptable by the Danes.

The island is dead, and some captured Malaren people claimed it as the territory of the Kingdom of Sweden before being executed.

The Danes did not hesitate to believe that it was the Svealand Alliance in the north that launched a large-scale war last year, including the massacre of Gotland.

It’s just that this is very different from what the small number of Gotland refugees who fled madly to Bornholm Island said.

It was the Rus who started the war. They had big ships with strange triangular sails.

Because the captured Mellaren people claimed that Rus was also part of Sweden, these Danish armed explorers under the orders of Lord Hafgen claimed to have obtained the correct answer for this trip.

The Danes have put it on the agenda to return home. After all, as the temperature continues to rise, the stench of corpses from the horrific battlefield not far away will continue to permeate Visby. The stench is a terrifying Curse, anyone who stays here will surely die of sudden illness.

Unexpectedly, a large ship with a triangular sail suddenly rushed over.

Rurik has completely exposed his identity - the comer! Russians!

"They are running away like crazy! How stupid. Yevlo! Are you okay?" Rurik yelled from the bow of the ship.

"Almost ready!"

"Adjust to 200 stikas, try your luck!"

"Follow your orders!"

Ten All the Bull trebuchets were carried to the bow deck of the ship, and they were densely arranged to form a launch matrix. Due to the obstacles caused by the space for tying ropes in the bow and the fixed-position torsion slingshots installed on the sides of the bow, the space in the bow is still too tight.

Seeing that his men were basically ready, Rurik gave the order to fire.

The trebuchets were arranged in a three-four-three formation, and their launches were divided into three waves.

How much effect can ten fist-sized pebbles have? Rurik hoped that all ten stones would hit, but unfortunately, the distance was too far.

“You’re not accurate!” shouted the anxious Biyongni.

“I know!” Rurik turned his head and roared, and urgently ordered Yevro to reduce the torque slightly.

How far the trebuchet can throw the stone, the adjustment mechanism is the ratchet that controls the downward pressure of the torsion lever.

"Keep firing! Hurry!" Rurik ordered again. He gritted his teeth and muttered in his mind: "I don't believe it. After ten consecutive rounds, no one is successful."

However, the unlucky fishing boat was already completely within the range of the trebuchet. In the first round of shooting, rocks splashed around the boat. The nearest impact point of the stone was not close enough to the oarsmen. Two meters.

"Continue! Let's continue the pursuit! Prepare the torque slingshot!"

Rurik almost gave up the trebuchet to hit the moving target. It seems that this new weapon will not be used in naval battles without the final With the current basic "fire control calculation method", firing is completely based on feeling, and it is a miracle to hit even one.

Byonyi roared: "Rurik, let your big ship rush up! We are sailing very fast, the wind is strong, and I will sink their ship!"

Rurik didn't talk nonsense. He ordered the third round of shooting. This was considered the third tenth company. If he didn't hit, it would be too bad.

It was as if God responded to Rurik’s words.

Only ten people were on board the enemy ship that was used as a target. They were frightened by the sudden rocks. For a moment, they couldn't understand how the clear sky could rain down stones. They paddled frantically, and noticed that the brothers on the shore were on guard. Look at those people, they were already running towards the ship. The so-called trend was to attack the incoming large ship.

The stone came again, quietly.

A Danish rower with a shaggy head was hit in the head and was ejected on the spot. The scene was extremely terrifying!

Only two stones hit, one killed the enemy, and the other smashed through the sail of the ship. The deceased was pushed into the water urgently. The remaining people paddled harder, but unfortunately the escape route was ended.

What is the hydrological condition of Visby offshore? After all, the Russians had fought in this area. What's even more amazing is that last year, the Avrora almost beat up the Visby escape fleet in this area of ​​water with the force of the ship. Some of the sailors on the ship at that time are now Standing here again.

Everything is like history repeating itself. One year later, the more powerful Avora comes again!

The wide sails blew the Aurora wildly, and she was riding the waves. The battle distance is less than fifty meters, it's time for the torque slingshot and crossbow to show off!

With a deft left full rudder, the Aurora turned sharply. She faced the enemy on one side, and a variety of long-range firepower mercilessly unleashed a volley on the people on board!

There were as many as five cone-headed cast-iron bullets specially designed for destroying ships. They all hit the target and immediately dug two large leaky holes in the enemy ship.

The enemies on the boat were hit by arrows again, and finally only two helpless people were left. They saw that the big boat had adjusted its course again, walking in an arc, and the bow was sliding sideways. Come over.

After the Aurora fired a salvo, it suddenly turned to starboard and Rurik himself only held on to the ship's railing to avoid being thrown out.

The bow of the big ship was squeezed by the collision angle. She squeezed the side of the enemy ship at an inclined angle, and with her astonishing size, she pressed the enemy ship hard against it. in water. Those two helpless people, as soon as they jumped into the sea to survive, they were smashed to pieces by the hard and thick bottom of the Aurora, and became fish feed...

"It's really hard work. An enemy was finally dealt with." The Avora returned to steady sailing and stayed.Rick held onto the railing and gasped.

Biyongni and Floki, both brothers, were holding on to the side railings and looking at the enemy ship that was smashed into wreckage, their eyes widened with emotion.

Rurik bowed slightly again, turned his head and screamed at the Yongni brothers: "You all be careful! A large enemy force has appeared! Stay away from the side of the ship and put on your helmets! We are going to fight them It’s a decisive battle!”

Nearly all the Danes on the shore were dispatched. They boarded ten more longships and bravely rushed towards the deadly bow of the Aurora with a variety of weapons. Seeing the momentum of the friendly forces, the other fleeing ships immediately changed their course.

Everyone on the Avrora is a warrior, and now even all the Balmoks are ordered to pick up steel-armed crossbows.

Rurik is confident in his large ships, but it is always better to be cautious on the battlefield. Under special circumstances, if any "crossbow restrictions" are imposed on the Balmoks, it will weaken their own combat effectiveness, and there is no longer any hesitation.

He himself also wore a helmet, which must have been a very ordinary, typical Viking ball-top iron helmet that could cover half of his face. He was dressed in an unassuming way, hoping that he would not become the target of public criticism on the battlefield. It was the crossbow in his hand that turned him into a deadly warrior.

One against fourteen?

Who is the ultimate winner?

In fact, until now, neither side of the battle is completely sure of the identity of the other party. Since both sides are hostile to each other, there is no need for any reason to fight, not even the minimum verbal negotiation is necessary.

Those long rowing boats allow paddlers to directly touch the cold water!

But on the Aurora, the so-called middle deck of the ship is closest to the waterline, and the height of the side railings is also as high as three meters.

These Danes who were ordered are all tribal warriors of the Danish leader Hafgen. Every man is a ruthless character on the battlefield, one against ten.

Unfortunately, it is not personal bravery that determines victory in this battle.

The menacing Danes imagined that after arriving at the opponent's ship, they could climb directly onto the ship with the strength of their hands and feet, seize the ship and sail back. Wouldn't it be the best gift to the leader Hafgen? Unfortunately, when they saw the true appearance of the big ship, they knew the danger was coming.

Rurik roared again: "Hold on to the wood! Hold on to the rope! Welcome the collision!"

The copper-clad bow of the Avrola hit the corner. It was a battering ram that could break down the city wall. The convex weapon directly smashed the bow of the enemy ship. Then the entire hard keel of the Avora directly rode on the enemy ship, and everyone on it They were all crushed into minced meat, and even the sails and masts were completely broken.

Just like a heavy cavalry confronting a group of light cavalry, or a King Tiger colliding with fourteen T26s, the result is obvious. In the first round of confrontation, the Aurora literally crushed an enemy ship, and the battle had just begun.

When they realized what terror was, the Danes suddenly lost more than half of their courage. Some ships faltered, while others prepared to put up another fight.

However, before the Aurora turned around, the Danes were given an emergency response by various ammunition fired from the big ship.

Thanks to the excellent weather, Rurik placed the heavy steel-armed crossbow on the side railing. He pulled the trigger in time with the swing of the ship, and a strong recoil was felt. After shaking, a heavy crossbow arrow flew accurately and smashed through the head of an oarsman on an enemy ship about forty meters away.

With only the firing of torque slingshots and crossbows, the two Danish longships stopped moving and began to gradually sink.

The big ship finished adjusting its direction, and the huge triangle sail used the wind force flexibly. She chased an enemy ship with great force, and once again tore the ship and the people into wreckage.

Following this strong momentum, another enemy ship was blocked and smashed into two pieces.

The Danes are paying a terrible price for their recklessness. Still in the same sea area, the Avora is repeating the unparalleled killings a year ago.

There was no suspense in the ensuing battle. The Biyoni brothers and all the Balmoks also had sullen faces and kept manipulating the crossbows to shoot and kill accurately. One enemy after another. The heavy weapons of the Russians gave the enemy fatal finishing blows, so-called digging a big hole and letting them sink.

If the battle started from the time when the two sides collided with each other, it lasted for about half an hour and still did not end. During this long time, the Avora was actually adjusting its course most of the time. The truly fatal battle took place in a very short period of time. It was precisely during this brief period of contact that the Avora frequently launched fatal attacks.

Realistic battles are like this. To seize the opportunity is to pursue the enemy fiercely. Rurik would never and could not give his enemies a chance to fight with him.

Up to this point in the melee, a large amount of wood fragments and some sail fragments were floating on the sea. Some people who were still alive after falling into the water were holding driftwood and wailing. Unfortunately, instead of saving them, Arik ordered the attack to continue.

Biyongni has never understood why his Rurik brothers arranged some extremely long spears under the side railings of the ship's deck. It turns out that their purpose is...

The sailor skillfully held the spear and stabbed the enemy who fell into the water. Some of Rurik's men also installed the cheapest bone-cluster crossbows without tail fins on their crossbows to accurately shoot those who fell into the water.

Then the last two enemy ships are there, and they are about to escape back to the coast.

"Don't let them go, but keep one alive!" Rurik gave the final battle order.

Everything was under his control. The performance of the Aurora was very outstanding and normal. A total of thirteen ships turned into pieces of driftwood on the sea, and a large number of dead bodies were absorbed by the water. Clothes and armor were dragged along, and he fell directly to the bottom of the sea.

The last two enemy ships arrivedDestroyed, the people who fell into the water were chased and beaten. Only one person who fell into the water grabbed the rope that seemed to be a lifeline.

An unlucky guy was rescued. He became the first Dane to board the Avora, but he was also doomed to die.

This person was first beaten and kicked by Rurik's indulgent men. When he was beaten to death, Rurik arrogantly asked about their origins.

"Who are you? You all seem to be enemies. Are you the remnants of Gotland? Or the Danes? Or..."

His hands and feet were tied, and his body was covered in bruises. He hesitated and claimed to be a Dane. As for the significance of his appearance in the ruins of Visby on Gotland Island, after Rurik claimed that telling the truth could save his life, this person had all recruited.

"Ah! It's like this!" Rurik was not surprised at all when he learned the news, but...

Biyongni was also shocked. He was surprised for the first time. He was excited about the battle and his first kill, but now he had to worry about his Rurik brothers: "The Danes are going to use force against you, Rurik, things are getting serious."

"Yes. If the Danes launch an attack this year, they will definitely attack Melalen. According to the agreement between the Russians and the Melalen people, we need to send troops to participate in the exhibition. Damn it, it is really inappropriate for a decisive battle to happen this year."

It's time to show your reliability as an older brother. Biyony patted Rurik on the shoulder: "We are brothers. If the Danes attack Rus, we Balmok warriors will definitely organize an expeditionary force. For example, I will take a thousand warriors to cross the mountains or take the sea route to help. You."

"Oh, thank you. But even if the Danes attack on a large scale, maybe..." Rurik cheered up and smiled confidently: "If it is a naval battle, as you can see. , We Russians have a big ship, what do you think? Brother Biyongni, if you buy such a big ship with two thousand pounds of salt, you can be as powerful as me."

Facts are better than that. Eloquent, Biyongni now has no hesitation at all. He has made up his mind that even if it means selling iron, his tribe must have a warship similar to the Aurora.

The prisoners revealed that the Danish leader intended to retaliate against the entire Northern Svealan Alliance. Before, Rurik had only deduced that the enemy would retaliate massively. The Danish businessman Old Eric also described such things as Hav Roots of the terrorist acts carried out out of anger over the years. The prisoner was so sure, it seemed that the matter was real.

"What to do next? Do you want to land and see? Is there still this prisoner?" Biyongni asked cautiously.

Rurik gave Yevluo a casual look, and Yevluo stabbed the prisoner to death with his sword without hesitation, and then threw him into the sea.

Being so clean and decisive once again shocked Biyongni. In his eyes, his little brother Rurik, with his calm, beautiful and seemingly kind appearance, did indeed have a hidden heart. fierceCruel heart.

Rurik turned around and said in one breath: "The encounter yielded unexpected results, and now we have to continue sailing."

"You seem to have any new plans?" Biyongni asked again.

"The plan remains unchanged, but going to the Danish waters to create chaos has a more important meaning."

Considering that the nature of the matter has become very serious, Rurik stood on On the bow deck, facing his men with different expressions after the victory: "Brothers! The prisoner said that the Danish leader wanted to attack the Swedish kingdom where we are. I will not allow this to happen this year. If the Mälaren people are busy If we meet the challenge, we won't be able to get a lot of wheat in the fall, which is not good for us. Keep going with me and cause terror in the Danish waters! Let those guys attack us with their inferior ships and then be attacked by our Afu. The Lola crushed them all. Let us destroy the Danish leader’s delusion with one ship!”

Rurik shouted “Ula” with his sword drawn, his capable mercenaries had already Get used to this special battle cry. People chanted Umrah rhythmically, and even the Balmoks were infected by this exciting atmosphere and shouted Umrah.

The Avora also adjusted its course. She headed straight for the Kalmar Strait, vowing to sweep across the entire 150-kilometer narrow water and sweep out any ships it encountered. Rurik no longer had any worries, because the Merlaren merchants and the very crucial King Karl of New Sweden all mentioned the news of the rebellion of the Saxons in Borgholm Fortress. Regardless of whether the information was true or not, Rurik concluded that it had to be true.

As the voyage continues, the Aurora will never encounter friendly forces again. Rurik decided to do something even more extreme. In the waters near Silver Castle in the south where the Swedish army was defeated, he chased and attacked merchant ships and fishing boats for a period of time. This was no longer a simple piracy of killing people and stealing goods, but It's a tactic that wears down the enemy.

Rurik wanted to disrupt the Danes' plan for a massive counterattack.