Chapter 3691
The military technology possessed by Portugal was naturally much higher than that of the Middle Eastern countries during this period, which also gave it the conditions to become the most influential international arms supplier in the region.
However, if compared with Haihan's advanced military technology that transcends the times, Portugal's capabilities are obviously still far behind.
No matter what kind of weapons and equipment it is, Qian Tiandun has full confidence that Haihan's products can definitely beat Portugal. Portugal's share of the arms trade in East Asia was gradually eroded away by Haihan in just twenty or thirty years.
Of course, the arms trade is a very complex business, which also involves international relations, geopolitics, and the internal and external situations faced by various countries. The performance of weapons and equipment is not the most important determining factor.
Qian Tiandun didn't know what the Ottomans were paying attention to when purchasing foreign arms, so he could only choose to go straight to the point and first look for opportunities to show the opponent the advantages of Haihan weapons and equipment, which was the most basic combat performance.
"Lord Galar, can you please show me the weapons and equipment made by our country? You can also bring the best weapons in your country's army, so that we can have an intuitive comparison."
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Galar just smiled and said, "Is there any need to compare?"
Qian Tiandun said: "There are thousands of muskets and dozens of artillery on the boats I brought to Basra. If the performance of these weapons is not as good as the weapons installed in your country's army, then I will give them all to Sir, I won’t charge you a penny!”
Galar's eyes lit up when he heard this. Even if so many weapons were just piles of scrap metal, they would still be worth a lot of money. But he also immediately thought that the other party actually proposed such an outrageous condition, which showed that he had full confidence in his own weapons, which was really rare.
"Since you insist, let's give it a try." Galar did not shirk anymore this time and simply agreed. He also wanted to verify whether the Haihan people who came from afar were bragging.
To verify the performance of weapons and equipment, both parties needed some time to prepare, so they scheduled the meeting again in the afternoon.
After Qian Tiandun left the official office, he immediately sent people back to the dock to unload some weapons and equipment from the ship. By the way, he hired several carriages from Khalid Merchant Store to carry these equipment to the designated place in Galar.
When it comes to verifying the combat performance of guns, live ammunition shooting must be carried out. Galar also knew that this kind of thing should not be carried out near the city, so he specially asked Qian Tiandun's men to go to a wasteland more than ten miles southwest of Basra.
The place designated by Galar was originally one of the training grounds for the Basra garrison, and a small shooting range was also set up for the troops to practice shooting. Even if there is some movement here, it will not disturb the people of Basra.
Qian Tiandun didn't know what kind of weapons the Ottoman army was equipped with, so he brought some weapons and equipment of various types so that he could make targeted deployments during the display and steadily suppress the opponent.
"Dear Haihan distinguished guest, please see, these are some of the weapons used by our army. Later, I will let the soldiers show you the combat performance of these weapons."
When Qian Tiandun saw the weapon displayed to him by Galar, his eyes almost fell to the ground. This was not because the Ottomans really had any great weapons, but because the weapons and equipment he saw were too familiar.
This gun, this cannon, and even the armor, aren't they all Haihan's export models?
Galar saw Qian Tiandun's unconcealed look of shock and thought that the other party was intimidated by the equipment he displayed. He said proudly: "Our country spent a lot of money to purchase these weapons, and their combat performance is very good." Be tough, if you feel that the previous agreement was inappropriate, it is still too late to regret it!”
Qian Tiandun suppressed his smile and said: "Lord Galar, these weapons and equipment are indeed good things, but the people who sell these equipment to your country are not necessarily the ones who made them. Your country passed through the middle If the dealer completes the purchase, it will not be the latest and most powerful model, nor will it be the most cost-effective price." Galar frowned and said, "What do you mean by this? Are you looking down on our country?"
Qian Tiandun shook his head and said: "No, no, no, I didn't mean that. I just happen to know where the weapons installed in your country's army are designed, manufactured and produced."
When Galar heard this, he became interested and motioned for Qian Tiandun to continue.
Qian Tiandun picked up one of the muskets on display, turned the gun over, and showed Galar a mark on the bottom of the gun handle: "Can you recognize this mark?"
Galar took a look and responded calmly: "This mark should represent the weapons workshop that produced this musket."
Qian Tiandun nodded and said: "Yes, this mark is the unit that produced this musket, the first section of the third workshop of the Haihandian Dou Ordnance Factory."
The translator didn't know how to understand the second half of "the first section of the third workshop". Qian Tiandun made many gestures before the translator and Galar understood what he meant.
Galar was naturally shocked: "What? You mean this weapon is produced in your country?"
Qian Tiandun nodded and said: "It's absolutely true. Look at this gun again..."
While talking, Qian Tiandun showed Galar another steel seal on the gun: "This is the number of this gun. The number of each gun will be different. As long as there is this number and the number on the gun handle, Marking it, we can trace when, where, and by whom the gun was made, and who was its first buyer.”
After hearing this, Galar was still a little skeptical: "You said this gun was made by your country, is there any other evidence?"
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Qian Tiandun immediately ordered: "Go and get a Type 33 flintlock gun."
The entourage quickly fetched a musket. Qian Tiandun took it and handed it to Galar, telling him to compare it carefully: "Sir, please see, is this gun exactly the same as the weapon you are equipped with? And mine is brand new and has never been used. Yes, there are no traces of gunpowder ablation in the barrel.”
Galar took it and took a look. Sure enough, the marks on the gun handle and the serial number on the gun body were in the same position. He couldn't help but believe it.
Qian Tiandun continued to introduce: "The rifle purchased by your country is the first type of Type 33 breaking rifle produced in our country. The gun I showed to you, although it looks the same in appearance, But it is a subsequent improved model, and the shooting accuracy and range have been significantly improved. You can let someone try it and you will know.”
Qian Tiandun saw the gun displayed by the Ottomans and felt confident.
As the name suggests, the Type 33 is an export model flintlock rifle designed and mass-produced in 1633. The improved Type 33 he took out is actually a subsequent improved model that was only produced in 1645. Because of its structure and Type 33 Basically the same, it was named Sansanding, which is the fourth generation improved model of Sansan type.
However, its materials, workmanship, and ammunition are all significantly improved compared to Type 33, and its combat performance is no longer on the same level.