Munitions Empire-Chapter 874 - Long live the Emperor for 8000 years

Chapter 874: Long live the Emperor for 8000 years Chapter 874: Long live the Emperor for 8000 years Marquis Goburnak, a noble from the Gobur Kingdom, sat in his designated seat; he had come to Chang’an to attend the victory parade hosted by the Great Tang Kingdom in Chang’an City.

As a spectator, his seat was indeed quite good, having spent a considerable amount of money on it, naturally offering a better view than the free seats—it was true, he had bought his seat, as Gobur was not among the defeated nations and had to pay a significant amount in reparations.

Of course, those sitting with him had also paid, and there was no reason for anyone to mock the others, thus avoiding much embarrassment.

Beside him sat a slender-looking Duke from the Laines Empire, sporting a pair of exquisitely crafted glasses.

On the other side sat a Dwarf from the Ice Cold Empire, reeking of the potent smell of ale, the amount he had drunk the previous night unknown.

Not far behind him was another observation platform, occupied by invited guests, whose smiles looked more genuine compared to those of the representatives from the paying nations.

A princess from the Empire of Nanla, who had traveled a great distance to attend, revealed through her appearance exactly what Nanla had in mind.

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The princess, beautiful-faced and wearing a large sun hat, stood beside a beardless old man projecting great importance.

The Empire of Nanla had not participated in the anti-Tang war and therefore maintained very amicable relations with the Tang Nation, ranking them among the countries with excellent relations.

Sending a princess to the parade clearly indicated a significant political motive: if Tang Mo nodded in approval, it was likely that this princess would not be traveling the long way back to the Empire of Nanla; instead, the Great Tang Empire would soon gain a new Imperial Concubine.

Beside the princess sat a somewhat shy-looking prince, none other than Xiong Xiao. His presence here wasn’t because Chu Country didn’t have reparations to pay; rather, Chu had paid too generously.

He now represented a vassal of the Tang Nation, and thus his treatment was higher, placing him closer to the main podium.

At that moment, the prince from Chu Country was secretly thrilled; this was the first time he managed to look down upon representatives from a multitude of empires.

Tang Nation was never short of majestic music; in Tang Mo’s world, countless instrumental pieces instantly stirred the blood.

Notable examples included widely recognized tunes like “1492: Conquest of Paradise,” “Victory,” “Star Sky”… Now, utilized in the grand victory parade, they were truly awe-inspiring.

Even without these foreign contributions, slightly modifying “Above the Moon” to produce a version specific to this world, resounded equally dominantly.

Naturally, during the actual parade, Tang Mo kept the proceedings traditional. The infantry marched to the tune of “Column March,” a piece deeply ingrained in Tang Mo’s very essence.

No joke, Earth’s most formidable parade wasn’t famed for nothing; each occasion was a world sensation, and surely Tang Mo wouldn’t miss the opportunity to use it directly.

As the music played, accompanied by the familiar precision drill of the Tang Nation, one infantry formation after another marched past the city tower, shoulders back and heads high, astounding all the spectators.

They had never witnessed such disciplined formations nor such a fearsomely spirited parade. The soldiers’ classic rifle swing startled the guests, causing them to gasp.

The sound of their synchronized steps on the cobblestones, reminiscent of war drums, hammered into the hearts of all foreign guests. It wasn’t until the formation escorting the Tang Nation’s Dragon Banner had passed that these individuals were jolted into applause.

As the soldiers shouted their count during the face right command, the thunderous voice seemed to reverberate under the sky.

These front-line soldiers, hardened by combat, exuded an intense ferocity, allowing the world to witness for the first time what it meant to be a tiger of Great Tang.

The Tang Nation infantry had completely phased out bolt-action rifles, equipping all formations with assault rifles and machine guns, snipers with semi-automatic rifles, and support troops with submachine guns.

Such a force, positioned in any nation, would be the nightmare of any logistical team. Remarkably, Tang Nation could sustain hundreds of thousands of such troops in combat, a feat in itself miraculous.

When the Armored Corps passed, the natural choice of music was “Steel Torrent March,” another piece that undoubtedly caught everyone’s eye.

Within the chilling melody, Panther Tanks rumbled past the city gate; their modern design and long-barrel cannons held everyone’s breath.

Marquis Goburnak, too, saw such modern tanks for the first time. Although Shireck had known of a new Tang Army tank type long ago, he had never seen one in person before.

Unlike the Type 4 tank, this modern tank had yet to be destroyed in direct combat. Thus, it remained shrouded in mystery, and the entire world was eager to understand its capabilities, aspiring to emulate them in their next-generation tanks.

Unfortunately, when Tang Nation invested in these new model tanks, they were always used in offensive warfare, so even if the tanks experienced a breakdown, there was no record of them ever being captured.

Tanks that were accidentally hit by artillery shells were also quickly repaired and dragged away from the battlefield by the Tang Army. The ferocious firepower, extraordinarily high cross-country capability, and impregnable armored protection of these tanks had left a profound impression on the Dahua Empire and the military advisors of other nations.

Directly put, everyone wanted to purchase similar tanks and form their own armored corps to crush their adversaries on the battlefield.

The tanks, which were arranged in an arrowhead formation, passed by the city tower, followed closely by a large number of No. 4 tanks. After all, these tanks were still heavily equipped within the Tang Army, having earned their laurels through sweeping victories.

Following them were the 8-wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicles, which had the same firepower as the No. 4 tanks, the main equipment of the Tang Army’s armored reconnaissance battalion, the Lion-style armored reconnaissance vehicles.

These weapons, also coveted by the world’s nations, were nearly more formidable than their own tanks, known as the “Cavalry Destroyer.”

Next, the Type 113 armored vehicles, the Wild Bee 155mm self-propelled howitzers, the 155mm towed howitzers, and the 105mm howitzers passed by.

No joke, as these weapons each passed the observation platform, the international guests all drooled with greed.

They wanted them! They really wanted these weapons! They even dreamed of possessing such weapons!

A few years ago, owning just one of these weapons was enough to deter neighboring countries and ensure victory in any battle. But now, such a multitude of weapons belonged only to the Tang Nation!

Just as everyone was captivated and speechless by Tang Nation’s ground formations, a formation of aircraft appeared in the sky.

As these planes drew closer to the Imperial City’s tower, their engine sounds gradually overwhelmed the ground. A formation of precisely 100 Butcher Fighter Jets flew low, their overwhelming presence making everyone hold their breath.

Now, the nobility truly understood what frontline soldiers had witnessed, and they realized at that very moment the immense courage required to fight under such an air force.

Previously, they had always derided the armies routed by the Tang Army as weaklings and fools. Yet at that moment, having personally experienced the oppression of the Tang Nation Air Force, they began to respect the brave warriors of the Dahua Empire who persevered on the front lines.

Everyone craned their necks, looking up at the sky, as it seemed like the planes were endless.

Just after the 100 Butcher Fighter Jets flew past, a dense formation of 150 Stuka Dive Bombers came soaring over.

These planes obscured the sky like dark clouds, dimming the light on the ground as they passed.

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The noisy engine sounds overcame the gasps on the ground, and the unique gull wing design of the Stukas left a lasting impression on everyone.

Following the Stukas were 50 IL-2 attack planes. Their quantity made them less conspicuous, but Tang Mo recognized their wing structure, distinctly different from the Stukas.

Closing the event were 200 Flying Fortress Bombers, which instantly eclipsed the earlier single-engine planes with their dominating presence.

The Flying Fortress, with its four engines, truly lived up to its name, resembling a fortress flying through the sky.

The massive size and large number of these aircraft filled the Flying Fortress’s presence to the brim, pushing the parade’s atmosphere to its peak.

Across from Zhuyue Street, the crowd attending the victory parade exploded into deafening cheers, as the Tang People expressed their excitement and zeal in the most direct and forceful manner.

“Long live the Emperor!” someone shouted first, and the packed crowd started to chant this slogan over and over.

The civilians went hysterical, they lifted their arms high, putting all their energy into waving their limbs and loudly expressing their devotion to their emperor.

After the chant “Long live the Emperor!” subsided, the exhausted crowd began to chant another slogan, one that filled them with even more pride as every person was a part of Tang Nation’s rise: “Long live the Empire!”

Shouts of “Long live the Emperor!” and roars of “Long live the Empire!” echoed everywhere. From that moment, Tang Nation had officially become the Great Tang Empire, recognized as the supreme power of the world.

Amidst the cheering, Tang Mo stood up from his seat, overlooking the countless crowd below, and slowly spread his arms in a gesture of embracing the world.

“Long live the Emperor!” Seeing their emperor, His Majesty’s subjects grew even more excited, shouting with all their might, their yells deafening and earth-shattering.