After the results of the second-year pre-examination were announced, Weiss finally had a good life with his head held high for a few days. Out of 257 cadets, he ranked 109th, and his performance was still good compared to the results of those who had a good record when he was in military school, and the courage to consider that he was narrowly eliminated from last place in the previous academic year, which was enough for him to receive the Most Improvement Award. Unfortunately, the Bathton Military Academy is a place where absolute results are only judged, and the top 10 in the preliminary examination not only received two days of special leave, but also received a reward of 100 to 1,000 crowns, which allowed them to go to Aocheng to have a good time, while the others, whether their grades improved or regressed, could only stay and continue to practice.

As for Weiss's only friend at this stage, the local tyrant master Nicolas Lebold, he finally made up his mind to be angry. For those subjects that failed the preliminary examination, he not only passed all the make-up examinations, but also got quite good results.

Over the next few weeks, the weather became colder and colder, and there was a lot of rain and snow, but even so, all the military lessons went on schedule. Gradually, Weiss discovered a strange phenomenon, that is, the schoolwork arrangement of the Baseton Military Academy emphasizes theoretical knowledge and practical skills, flexible play and tactical rules, and team cooperation and individual will. Specifically, in addition to the in-depth analysis and application of the "Infantry Drill Code" and the "Field Regulations", only the twice-weekly battle chess confrontation is regarded as a theoretical course, and the rest of the time is basically an outdoor course, including the construction of fortifications, the layout of positions, the placement of queues, etc., and special attention is paid to the compliance of fortifications, the integrity of the position, the standardization of the queue and other technical details, as if the trench is well dug, the position is handsome, and the queue is lined up can definitely win the battle. Here, cadets learn not only how to be perfect, but also how to teach so that they can pass on these military skills to the soldiers of their headquarters after taking up the rank of officer.

At first, it was difficult for Weiss to understand why these professional soldiers who were not stupid were so conservative and rigid at the technical and tactical level, but after borrowing a book on flying fleet operations from the local tyrant master, it dawned on him that although the reversal victory in the last war was largely due to the perseverance of the army units, the flying battleships that soared into the sky brought people an unparalleled shock from the visual senses alone, so that in the case of non-wartime competition and even diplomatic friction, It is far more efficient and effective to dispatch a flying fleet for armed deterrence than to send a ground force of the same size. As a result, the military leaders and technical and tactical experts of the Ulster Free Federation paid the most attention to the technological development of flying warships and the strategic study of air operations, and the public's attention to national defense and military also showed the same preference, so there was a situation in which air technology and tactics were valued and developed rapidly, while ground technology and tactics were neglected and developed slowly.

Although he realized that after coming out of an army ace academy like the Gaston Military Academy, the development prospects in the military circles may not be as good as that of graduates of ordinary aviation academies, Weiss still devoted himself to the military courses day after day, and on the basis of completing the established course requirements, combined with his own understanding of modern military technology and tactics, studied the innovation of these military subjects, and often discussed with the local tyrant master. I have to say that only a student with a unique personality and even a little deviant like him can get rid of the inherent mindset, keep up with Weiss's seemingly fluctuating and even unbelievable rhythm, and accept and understand those seemingly impossible combat deductions on this planet.

Just when Weiss was devoting himself to his military school and almost forgot about the military's sniper rifle bidding and the Grumman Group, the fat vice president's assistant appeared. This retired soldier who helped Weiss during the special training directly helped him to complete the special leave form signed and approved by the director of discipline, and then drove him to Linton Manor, located in the northwest of Aocheng.

It was on this private estate in the middle of nowhere, where Weiss received his training before school started, that he and the Clumber-Hayssen family technicians recreated a Dragon sniper rifle and some ammunition in just two days, and the first collaboration between the two sides was happily concluded......

Upon arrival at the manor, Weiss was ushered into the tea room, where he met the fat vice president, a fat fellow making tea leisurely.

After inviting Weiss to sit down, Vice President Fat personally poured him a cup of tea and said, "We were lucky that the sample gun was sent to Colonel Bergwein, and he was full of praise after the test firing, thinking that it was the latest and most exquisite design he had seen in the past ten years." ”

Needless to say, the design I borrowed is a good thing that has been tested in actual combat! Weiss said in his heart.

Taking a sip of hot tea, the fat vice president continued: "Now, the normal bidding for standard sniper rifles has reached the second round, as long as the colonel exercises his special authority and initiates the independent technical review process, our sample guns can directly enter the final round of bidding. ”

If all goes well, this sophisticated and slick fellow won't rush to find himself. So, Weiss drank tea silently, didn't say or ask, and waited for the other party to automatically say the next word.

After waiting for a cup of tea, seeing that Weiss never intended to ask, the fat vice president sighed a little consciously and boringly: "Okay! The Colonel, who has not yet made up his mind, seems to have some technical misgivings, and this time he has come to Aocheng on the occasion of his visit to the Barston Military Academy, and he wants to have an interview with us, which is why I asked Paul to come to you. ”

Weiss put down the teacup and said slowly, "So, the colonel will be here today?" ”

"According to the rules of the Bathton Military Academy, the director of discipline has only one day of authority to sign special leave, and he cannot sign for the same person twice in a week, so ...... Of course, the colonel arrived today. The fat vice president took out a golden pocket watch from his vest pocket and opened the case to take a look.

"There are about two hours left."

"It's still early." Weiss replied, "Are we going to sit here and drink tea all the time, or are we going to do some preparation for sharpening our guns?" ”

"Grinding guns?" The fat vice president rolled his eyes, "That's an interesting statement!" ”

Grinding guns is not only an idiom in ancient Eastern countries, but also has similar rhetoric in Western culture. Weiss has not been in this world for a long time, but he has also come into contact with some newspapers and books, and has communicated with all kinds of people, and found that there are obvious characteristics of "emphasizing military force and ignoring literature". The reason for this seems to be that the natural conditions are relatively harsh, and human beings have paid more attention to the development of physical functions in the process of evolution, which has also formed a cultural atmosphere of strong character, courage and belligerence. Before entering the industrial civilization, countries fought each other, wars were frequent, and in the industrial age, which lasted for more than half a century, the frequency of wars has decreased, and people's attention to culture and art has increased, but compared with the earth civilization with the same level of technological development, both the cultural heritage and artistic expression here are much more monotonous.

"I mean...... Will we sit down and talk over tea later, or will we talk in person? ”

"Oh!" The fat vice president touched his fat chin, "I ordered someone to prepare two sample guns, two hundred rounds of ammunition, and a few standard rifles in service at the shooting range, as well as our best firearms technician here on standby, everything to be prepared is ready, but if the colonel asks various questions about the construction of firearms, you ...... It should be able to be solved, right? ”

Weiss glanced at him, this fluttering question, it seemed that he had no confidence in his own skills, but with his shrewdness, he would definitely probe all the situation before making a covenant, and he knew that the Dragon sniper rifle was 100% his own work. Now that he is so stable, he just wants to find out if his position has changed.

So, Weiss calmly responded: "Don't worry, I will never joke with my future!" ”

The fat vice president grinned, his expression was like that of a businessman who had found good goods and was waiting to be sold, and the joy in his heart was overflowing.

Weiss thought about it and said, "Since I don't need to prepare anything special, then in these two hours, you can tell me about this sniper ace!" In this way, what I should say and what I shouldn't say later, I also have a spectrum in my heart. ”

"Good!" The fat vice president readily agreed, "If you want to know anything, you just ask." ”

Weiss threw out the first question almost without thinking: "This Colonel Borgweyne...... What is the official sniper record? ”

The fat vice president replied without thinking: "691 people!" ”