Chapter 62: The Third Caliber
"Unless what?" Jiang Chen said with some eagerness again.
"Hehe, unless you can produce this gun for us. Deputy Minister Qiu of the General Rear replied with a smile.
"No problem. Jiang Chen thought what was going on, it turned out to be this thing, so he replied with a mouthful.
"Hehe, don't worry, we have conditions, you are researching and producing this gun with 7.62mmX51mm bullets, and we don't use it, so please change it to another caliber. Vice Minister Qiu said with a kind face.
Jiang Chen always felt that Vice Minister Qiu's smiling expression was a little infiltrating, so he said cautiously: "Whether it is a rifle that uses 7.62mmX39mm ordinary rifle bullets, or a rifle that uses 7.62mmX54mm light machine gun bullets, no problem, let's just go back and improve it." ”
Vice Minister Qiu shook his head when he heard this, and said, "Neither. ”
Jiang Chen was a little surprised: "Do you want a NATO-standard 5.56×45mm small-caliber bullet rifle, this can also be done, and we can also produce it." ”
"No, it's a third caliber in addition to the two-caliber system. Vice Minister Qiu looked at Jiang Chen and said with a smile.
"The third caliber rifle?" Jiang Chen reacted suddenly, isn't this the 5.8mm series of guns in the back, Jiang Chen wanted to call this out, but swallowed it back stiffly.
Looking at Jiang Chen's shocked look, Vice Minister Qiu was a little curious: "What, is there any problem?"
Jiang Chen reacted and said with a wry smile: "It's too problematic, I can't do this thing." ”
"You haven't done it yet, how can you say you can't do it. Vice Minister Qiu was curious, how could this kid answer so simply, and refused straightforwardly, without even bargaining.
"I really can't do it, I really can't develop a new system of rifle calibers. Besides, aren't there so many calibers, why don't we choose one to use directly. Jiang Chen bluntly refused, he really didn't want to participate in this matter, he wanted to know how many twists and turns the development of that 5.8 caliber rifle had gone through, he didn't want to get entangled in it, wasting time in vain, and besides, without him anyway, it wouldn't have been produced in the end.
"What's the matter, are you still the ideological consciousness that a party/member cadre should have? Yes, there are other calibers, but can we use them, if others don't die, wouldn't we use it directly if we use this caliber again and wait for others to come in? Our logistics system has also been convenient for them, isn't it?" Vice Minister Qiu glared at Jiang Chen and rebuked sternly.
Jiang Chen fell into deep thought when he heard this, yes, he can't patronize his own plan, he also has to consider the actual needs of the country. But this thing is really difficult, to know a new caliber rifle, this is not comparable to Jiang Chen's previous production of those guns, which has to involve a long time and a large number of calculations and experiments, and finally can be successfully developed, although there is so much advanced knowledge that makes him take a lot of shortcuts, but there is still a lot of way to go. He looked up at Vice Minister Qiu with some embarrassment: "I don't know what kind of new rifle you want." ”
Vice Minister Qiu smiled with satisfaction when he heard this: "The small-caliber rifle family that is similar to your 5.56mm caliber rifle series is now developing small-caliber rifle systems all over the world, so we can't lag behind and have to catch up." We looked at the information they reported and the actual shooting today, and found that the rifle you designed and produced is very good, even better than the latest rifle with foreign equipment that we got from a special path. And the guide rail pattern you designed, it is even more eye-catching for our experts. So by meeting and researching, we found you as the designer of our new rifle system. ”
Jiang Chen only knew the ins and outs of the matter when he heard this, it turned out that he was asking for it, but there was no way, after all, the country needed it, and it was her duty as her sons and daughters. But he thought of the hardships of this matter, so he smiled bitterly: "Chief/Chief, for the sake of the country, I am very willing to accept this task, but this is really difficult, I alone and the ability of the B17 factory will definitely not be able to complete it, which requires a large number of professionals and equipment and its capital investment." ”
"Well, you're telling the truth. Vice Minister Qiu nodded and said, "But don't worry, we definitely won't want you to fight alone." After this plan is approved, you will cooperate with the B46 factory in Shancheng to set up a joint research and development project team. Then select elite soldiers from all over the country to cooperate with you in the development, and the necessary equipment and funds will be allocated by the state in a unified manner. ”
"The B46 factory in Shancheng?" Jiang Chen said with some surprise, this factory was famous in later generations, and the most famous Type 95 automatic rifle was developed by them.
"Well, after all, they are the first unit to propose and develop small-caliber rifles, and they have a lot of experience in this area, I believe that with their help, I believe that you will definitely succeed in developing them. Vice Minister Qiu nodded and explained that although the B46 factory in this mountain city has been developed for so many years, there has been no progress, so Jiang Chen and the B17 factory can only be found. But it's not good to abandon them like this, let's put them together, the combination of the old and the new, it can be regarded as a strong combination, maybe there will be some violent chemical reaction.
Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Well, with them joining, I believe it will be much better, but who will lead it? This is a problem, I don't want to have to fight with them all day because of this." ”
Hearing Jiang Chen's concern, Vice Minister Qiu laughed, he pointed at Jiang Chen and scolded with a smile: "You kid, you have started to ask for power before you take office, don't worry, take you as the leader and cooperate with them, how about it, be satisfied." ”
"Hehe, satisfied, in fact, I am also thinking about our project. Jiang Chen seemed to be punctured and hurriedly explained.
"Well, you kid, none of us know your little thoughts, and that's it. Vice Minister Qiu interrupted Jiang Chen's words and said with a smile, since this kid dares to ask for power, it means that he can do things, so why not give it to him, now the leading cadres are being proposed to be younger, and this 22-year-old project leader can be regarded as a record-breaker.
"That chief, since this matter has been discussed, can you approve of us? Jiang Chen asked cautiously while these people were happy.
"Haha, don't worry, we still have something to look for you. Vice Minister Qiu looked at Jiang Chen's anxious appearance and said with a smile.
"Ah, what's the matter?" Jiang Chen immediately asked with a sad face.
"Good thing, good thing. Vice Minister Qiu squinted his eyes and smiled.
"Oh, what's a good thing?" Jiang Chen said immediately after the rain.
Looking at Jiang Chen's ability to quickly change his face, Vice Minister Qiu couldn't help but laugh and said: "That's the case, we see that all the indicators of this new gun you produce are very good, considering that the newly developed gun is unlikely to come out soon, so we want to customize a batch for each unit to use." ”
"Oh, yes, we have a warm welcome. Jiang Chen immediately smiled and said: "You have already seen the price when you read the information, how much do you plan to want, and I will give you a twenty percent discount if you want more." ”
Looking at Jiang Chen's face as a profiteer, Vice Minister Qiu said angrily: "Don't give me this set, your price is estimated to be impossible even for foreigners, and you still want to get us, explain honestly." ”
Jiang Chen was about to speak when he was interrupted by Deputy Director Yu next to him: "You tell me well, there are our people inside." ”
Jiang Chen was a little speechless when he heard this, there was no way, who let a traitor appear within his team, alas, he had to explain honestly: "Okay, I'll give a real price, 550 fast money for the basic type, 650 yuan for the carbine type, 800 yuan for the machine gun type, and finally this accurate type is more expensive, because the scope on it is not produced by us, so it costs 1600 yuan." Of course, these accessories are counted separately, but the overall price is not expensive. ”
Everyone heard that it had been petrified, but they didn't expect this price to be so low, this is a world of difference from the price of selling abroad, this, this kid really dares to set the price.
Just when everyone was still surprised, Jiang Chen interrupted their train of thought and said, "This price should be okay, we are jumping off the price." ”
Hearing this, everyone has a black line on their foreheads, although this price is much more expensive than other domestically produced weapons of the same type, but this price is already within the range that they can accept, after all, there is already a comparison with the pricing of the foreign version in front of them, and this price is already quite taken care of.
"Well, the price is reasonable. Vice Minister Qiu nodded in approval, although he knew that the price should be lower, but he didn't do it, if this bargaining was too ruthless, then it would not be so difficult to find this kid next time.
"Okay, that's it, I don't know how much you want to decide?" Jiang Chen said with some expectation.
Vice Minister Qiu looked at Jiang Chen's expectant eyes and smiled: "Well, don't you have a team that is packaged and sold, give me 1,000 sets first." ”
"Ahh Jiang Chen was suddenly a little deflated, this so-called team packing ceramics is like this, the standard of a class is 10 people, Jiang Chen's arrangement is to have 4 people with a basic type, 1 person with a carbine type with 1 machine gun type, 1 person with a carbine type deputy shooter, 1 person with a carbine type deputy shooter, and 1 person with a 120 bazooka with 1 carbine ammunition handman. This is a complete squad equipment system, and as for the sniper rifle, this support weapon belonging to the company and platoon level is counted separately. That's not much, just 10,000, or all kinds of guns. Jiang Chen was a little unwilling and said: "Can't you order more?" I thought that the price was so low, you would have to equip a few troops, but I didn't expect such a little. ”
"Okay, don't complain, you kid, although the price is very low, we still can't afford it, only equip the elite troops to the reconnaissance troops and critical units first." "Vice Minister Qiu is a little angry, he can't help it, the country has no money, although the equipment is very good, but there is no money to buy it, so I can only watch it, it is really unwilling for foreigners to use such a good gun first. This kid did the right thing, although we have no choice but to buy these equipment, but you don't want to take advantage of anything, let's make a lot of money from you first.
"Okay, but I have one condition I'd like to ask you for. Jiang Chen's eyes rolled and he said in his heart.
"Oh, what's the condition? You kid really picks the time to reach out. Vice Minister Qiu said helplessly.
"That's right, we have a few patents that we want to apply for abroad, but we don't have foreign exchange, and we want to lend you a little money first, and then exchange it to you when we make money, and we will calculate the interest. Jiang Chen looked at Vice Minister Qiu and said flatteringly.
Although Vice Minister Qiu was a little laughing at Jiang Chen's final statement about calculating interest, and they still cared about a little interest for such a large unit, they still couldn't help but be curious: "Oh, what a patent." ”
So Jiang Chen told Vice Minister Qiu, Deputy Director Yu and other personnel about the patent on the firearm and the matter at Liu Yun's house one by one, and finally Vice Minister Qiu clapped his hand and said: "No problem, we will lend it to you, our money can't be earned by foreign devils." ”
"Okay!" Jiang Chen picked up and said excitedly, he didn't expect this tricky matter to be solved like this.
"Hahaha!" everyone laughed too.
After waiting outside for a long time, Zhang Long couldn't help but clench his fists when he heard the hearty laughter inside, and his face that had been kept low was gloomy and terrifying.
PS: Resume normal update, shoulder has improved, I'll try first. Thanks to the book friend Cui Tiexin and the book friend Blue/Han Bing for providing the role, I have adopted, thank you for your support, if you want it, please leave a message in the book review. Some of the deliberate inaccuracies and errors in the article are used to avoid risks, please understand. Looking at my hard work, do you support it a lot! Tickets! The collection has gone up! I'm also drunk with this result.