Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1140

[Chapter 1129 Blooming on all sides]

“Since the emperor has said so, we will take advantage of Lin Wentao, but you, Lin Wentao, have to treat us to dinner.”

Lu Tong and the others could only accept it helplessly amid the roaring sound of machinery.

For Lin Wentao, as long as he could get these machine tools as soon as possible, he could treat him to ten meals, and he agreed wholeheartedly.

With a smile in Xiao Ming’s eyes, he stopped participating in the meal between the four of them. After all, wherever he appeared, the atmosphere would become tense, and the same was true for those who were dedicated to scientific research.

However, during the quarrel, the three of them mentioned the fields they were researching, so he asked: “Song Changping, what automatic weapon are you talking about?”

“Back to the emperor, during this period, the official was studying the Han-style Type II rifle. It is a semi-automatic rifle that uses the gas-guided principle of a long flat machine gun. This rifle realizes automatic loading of bullets. At the same time, this rifle also has its own independent magazine. Compared with the first rear-pull bolt rifle, “It’s much more convenient to shoot and pull the bolt once,” Song Changping said one by one.

Xiao Ming showed a satisfied look. The second Han-style rifle that Song Changping mentioned was basically equivalent to the Garand rifle and M1 carbine during World War II.

After the bullet is fired, these firearms use part of the gunpowder gas and recoil to eject the cartridge case, automatically load the bullet, and be ready to shoot again at any time.

Compared with non-automatic rifles, it has great advantages. If the empire equips this rifle, the army’s combat effectiveness will rise to another level.

However, Song Changping’s successful development is one thing, and equipping the army is another. This is why Song Changping is looking for high-precision machine tools.

Only if the military factory is equipped with high-precision machine tools can he enable the military factory to achieve mass production and then equip the army.

As a result, the imperial army will not be able to completely change its uniforms every three to five years.

“Yes, but in addition to rifles, you also have to work hard on sniper rifles, heavy machine guns, pistols and other types of firearms to diversify the weapons of the imperial army.” Xiao Ming said thoughtfully.

Turning his head, he looked at Chen Qi and asked, “What does your howitzer look like?”

Chen Qi was already prepared, because every time Xiao Ming met them, he would always ask about the recent research. He said, “Through this In the Indian War, the military feedback to me was that the main casualties in the war were still caused by mortar bombing. This is enough to illustrate the importance of artillery support in the war. As long as the firepower density is sufficient, the enemy will be unable to parry, so fighting with mortars Large-caliber howitzers with similar cannon attack effects are extremely important.”

After a pause, he said: “This time, Xiaguan is developing a 122mm towed howitzer. This howitzer uses an ordinary single-cylinder barrel and a screw-type gun. Bolts require high-precision parts, so high-precision machine tools are needed. “

Xiao Ming nodded, Stalin once said that artillery is the god of war, which is enough to show the importance of artillery to war.

The large-caliber artillery currently in service in the Empire’s army is still a flat-firing artillery. This kind of artillery is not good at attacking enemies hiding in trenches.

As the war progresses, this kind of artillery will inevitably be eliminated. Now the howitzer developed by Chen Qi can replace the former flat-fire cannon.

“The rifles also need to be replaced, and the artillery also needs to be replaced. There are a lot of weapons that have been retired by so many people in the imperial army.”

New weapons are certainly gratifying, but the elimination of old equipment is also painful.

Because the empire’s technology has developed too rapidly, weapons are also being phased out very quickly. Now they are basically replaced every six years. For this reason, a large number of weapons are stored in the empire’s arsenal.

Lu Tong heard this and said: “Your Majesty, this is not simple. Just sell these arms. Now that the Europeans have been severely punished by us, they want to spend a lot of money to buy our weapons?”

“Nonsense, sell these weapons.” What if we give it to the Europeans and they attack us in turn? “Zhang Liu is a cautious person and he thinks it is inappropriate.

Song Changping and Chen Qi strongly agreed with Lu Tong’s words. They were in the same group, because as long as they sold the weapons, they would have sufficient funds to develop new weapons.

“Zhang Liu, what you said is wrong. If the Europeans gave their weapons to the Ottoman Empire for free, wouldn’t they be afraid that the Ottoman Empire would turn around and attack them?” Chen Qi said, “In my opinion, the Europeans are very smart. , instead of letting the obsolete weapons rust, it is better to exchange benefits for the Ottomans. After all, they all have brand-new weapons.”

Song Changping agreed: “Exactly, anyway, we already have more advantageous weapons, and Europe is very far away from us. It’s far away, and you have to go through the ocean to get here, and the empire’s navy is not a decoration. “

So, what you said makes sense.”

Song Changping continued: “Europe’s industrial capacity is currently limited. Even if we sell Han-style rifles to them, they do not have the ability to make bullets. As a result, they need to continue to purchase bullets from the empire, which is a large amount of income. “

That’s right. Besides, the Empire now has tanks. Even if they hold Han-style rifles, how can they stop the Empire’s steel torrent? And when they master the bullet manufacturing technology, what weapons will the Empire have?” Qi said confidently.

Xiao Ming’s eyes wandered back and forth among the five people. In fact, Empire Z was already exchanging old equipment for profit.

For example, with Persia and its aid to France, through previously eliminated weapons, the empire achieved its goal of obtaining free oil and disrupting Europe.

So, the business is worth it.

He also has his own ideas as to the Han-style rifles and cannons, two weapons that may be eliminated in the next three to five years.

As Chen Qi said, in fact, the empire now does not have to worry about the impact of selling weapons on the empire, because the empire will always maintain its weapons advantage.

Nowadays, the empire’s steel battleships dominate the oceans, and they may soon turn into giant cannon ships. On land, there are already tanks that dominate the continent.

In the future, if the sky is occupied, the empire’s sea, land and air will be ready. What is there to worry about?

Historical experience told him that what he needed to worry about was not weapons and equipment, but preventing the empire from collapsing from within.

“I have made my own decision on this matter. The new equipment has not been installed yet. It is too early to say this.” Xiao Ming stood up and said.

Clearing his throat, he said to Zhang Liu: “We still need to pay close attention to this machine tool matter. Not only weapons, all walks of life in the empire currently need high-precision lathes.”

Zhang Liu’s expression became serious, and he said: “Yes, Your Majesty “

Xiao Ming said to Lin Wentao again: “In addition to the steam turbine, there is also a large forging hydraulic press, which is capable of processing metal, rubber, wood, and powder. With this, steel forging, stamping, and powder can be processed. The metallurgical ability can be greatly improved, which is very important for strengthening the workpiece. “

(End of this chapter)