Chapter 275: The First Bomb of Extortion from the Great Powers (2)
Yang Hao secretly scolded the British for really working hard, and he inquired about it clearly.
He smiled and said, "Of course, but those things are not elegant." One is the backward Tungelin machine gun, the other is Maxim, isn't your country already using it in Africa? Naturally, our technology cannot be compared with your country, so we will not show it for ugliness. As for the explosive pack projectile, there is no doorway, but it is just a close-range quercus projectile. β
The "cannon without conscience" is a bully for troops without artillery, and it is placed among the European powers, and it doesn't even have a chance to play a role, so Yang Hao is not afraid that they will learn it.
As soon as a simple sketch was drawn, the British shook their heads again and again, and the firing range of a thing with a range of only three hundred yards consumed more than a dozen kilograms of quercus at a time could easily be bombarded by a direct fire cannon or killed by a rifle at a greater distance. A bad one may even be thrown on your own head, which is too dangerous.
In addition to this, what was put out was obviously satisfactory and enough to prove that the Japanese were not unjustly defeated. But Yang Hao's next words surprised the British even more: "These weapons are specially tailored for the British Army. I believe that the level of armament of the British Empire can be greatly improved. β
Ogne frowned: "You mean, the weapons shown to countries are not the same?" β
Yang Hao said: "The varieties are all the same, but there are differences in shape, caliber of firearms, etc." For example, the Germans saw a modified Mauser gun of 7.92mm caliber, while the Americans saw another 7.62mm one. β
Ogne couldn't help but gasp, and exclaimed in his heart: "What kind of people are these damn guys?" Able to research the manufacture of at least four sets of rifles and cartridges at the same time. Could it be that there are demons helping them? β
He realized the severity of the problem. Advanced weaponry. It is inevitable to break the military balance of countries! If Britain doesn't buy it, Yang Hao will definitely sell more to the hostile side!
On the contrary, with the basic end of the colonial partition and the strong rise of Tsarist Russia, Germany, the United States, and other countries, an unprecedented and fierce weapon upgrade is breaking out on a large scale.
The application of smokeless medicine throughout the entire combat system, and the entire innovation of main weapons such as guns, bullets, and cannons. Countries are working overtime to catch up with the schedule in order to grasp the opportunity before other countries. After all, everyone knows. A yard longer in a weapon's range and a faster rate of fire could give you a great combat advantage.
Britain has always been ahead of other countries, but it can't be said to be ahead enough. On the contrary, the unprecedented size of 30 million square kilometers of land has made them more and more demanding of weapons. It can be said that the equipment a day earlier would have reduced more valuable British soldier casualties.
Now Yang Hao is putting on a lot of gadgets, which shows that China, which has always been backward in their eyes, has enough qualifications to challenge the research and production of major weapons of the great powers. If Britain doesn't buy it, will Yang Hao sell it to Britain's enemies?
Eugene: Don't think about it. Immediately you can tell that this damn guy will definitely sell! With its strong nationalist ideological camp that obviously has little affection for the foreign powers. Perhaps one day, when enough troops are gathered, British privileges here will be uprooted.
Until then, he definitely has a way to put the British in the way. If nothing else, a giant freighter, which even warships could not catch up with with its speed, could be transported out with just one trip, which would make the indigenous resistance of the entire African colony go crazy all at once.
If all the power of the British Empire fell into the colonies, where would there be energy to manage the Far East?
Needless to say, there are some things that are clear to everyone in their hearts.
However, Ogne would not be led by the nose lightly, and he made a very generous gesture and said: "I must admit that Mr. Yang's weapons and equipment are very good. So as a thank you for your grand hospitality today, I will persuade the country to purchase a batch to try it out. β
He turned his head to look at the army major military attache accompanying him: "James, how much do you think we can procure?" β
I was grabbing that Lee just now. Enfield almost dismantled it, and the officer, who obviously couldn't put it down, patted the shiny gun body reservedly, and said, "I think, I can buy five hundred sets first." After all, weapons are something that needs to be tested repeatedly to know if it looks that good. β
Ogne pretended to be dissatisfied and raised his eyebrows: "Since it is Mr. Yang who speaks, five hundred sets is still too little." In my opinion, a thousand sets is also acceptable. β
He looked at Yang Hao with a confident smile, thinking that this number should be able to satisfy this damn guy's greedy appetite, right?
Yang Hao was extremely annoyed by the arrogance of the British, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he raised a finger and said: "The first time I did business with the British Empire, it seems very impolite that the amount is too small. So, I'm more satisfied with the figure, 100,000 sets! β
"100,000 sets?! You're just kidding! β
Ogne jumped up as if he had stung the scorpion's buttocks, and shouted angrily: "Mr. Yang, I think you are a very smart person, and the greedy Cheng DΓΉ is better to stop in moderation. The British Empire doesn't need as many outsourced weapons, we can produce enough better equipment! β
Yang Hao retorted unceremoniously: "Within ten years, you can't come up with better equipment than this." I'm putting it here, you can't even study the fabric for military clothing! β
This contempt was simply an insult to the face of the English gentleman, and Eugene almost walked away on the spot.
Yang Hao didn't wait for him to say anything, and shook his fingers: "I think you need to discuss it with a few gentlemen, so please forgive me for avoiding it first." Mr. Minister should know that I don't have much time to stay here. β
With that, he turned around and went straight out.
The door slammed shut, and Ogne glared angrily: "I heard you right, he is actually threatening us?!" β
Yang Hao's words are obvious, you dare to refuse today, and it will not be so convenient to talk to me next time. And what will happen then, God knows.
Major James said sternly: "Mr. Minister, I have to admit that he does have the qualifications to make threats. You may not have noticed that this rifle is almost exactly the same as an improved version of the MLMMk.II magazine rifle that we are secretly working on! I believe in the level of secrecy of the British Empire, so how did they get it? If only it was a coincidence. That's unreasonable. β
Ogne was taken aback: "How could this happen? Not. I will report this to the country for strict investigation! But. Just because we are forced to buy so much, Congress must be very disappointed in our work. Gentlemen, this decision cannot be taken lightly. β
If they do it, the big bosses who are deeply involved in the major military factories will not spare them.
"If we refuse," he said, "we can conclude that similar weapons will appear in the colony within a month." Not too far away, Hong Kong, Malacca and India. β
"Damn it!" Ogna shook his fist hard, his brow twisted into a pimple.
Yang Hao turned to the next room without any psychological burden.
This arms business. He was purely used to collect taxes from the nations. Regardless of how these bastards scavenged money from China before, bringing aggression and humiliation, today we will pay some for it with the weapons they are about to invent. It would be even more wonderful if countries fought because of this. As for saying that the other party used a weapon of his own making? Don't you sell them and don't fight?
In the second room, there were Germans.
As a group of people who are most concerned about the combat effectiveness of the Yang family's army, in addition to rifles, they especially value artillery.
Yang Hao provided the same World War I-style military uniform, and the rifle was a Mauser Gew.98. This upgrade from the previous version of the rifle, which the Germans were relatively satisfied with, was undoubtedly a timely rain for the German army, which was currently extremely short of advanced rifles and could only rely on the commission 1888 to make do. With this rifle, they could immediately close the gap with France, England and even Russia.
Besides. Yang Hao even provided a grenade the size of a fist, which looked like a small durian. As for the classic wooden-handled grenade that the Germans have the most experience. Yang Hao will never give it. Even if the Germans themselves had studied it, they would certainly have done so in the future, at least not for now.
Wooden-handled grenades, which are things that have been verified under various battlefield conditions such as trench warfare, street fighting, and mountain fortification, cannot be given to them too advanced under the premise that a war with each other is very likely.
In addition, Yang Hao also pulled out the seemingly advanced Green Rotary Machine Gun, but the Germans were not fooled, they already knew that Makqin was more reliable and practical. What they were more satisfied with was the artillery provided by Yang Hao, especially a mature spring-made retreat and complex cradle and stationary hoe mechanism.
In fact, just this year, the invention of the German Hausenne was bought by Yang Hao first, cutting off the French. Then, Yang Hao made this seemingly backward, but quite advanced spring system retreat and re-entry mechanism for the army.
Anyway, without him, the Germans would have been pitted by the French, and it would be better to pit them together today.
A rapid-fire gun converted from a 75mm Krupp steel cannon was especially gracious to the Germans. They can refuse to use the patented inventions in Hausen, but they cannot refuse to give the troops a mature, combat-proven advanced artillery equipment. The arrogant and arrogant Wilhelm II could never tolerate the German Army's constant use of inferior weapons.
For the Germans, Yang Hao will not give a single discount, individual suits such as rifles and military uniforms still start at 100,000 sets, or you don't buy any of them.
On the American side, the main thing is the M1903 Springfield rifle that came out in advance, but the bullet is ...... with a round head and is different from other countries, and it must be shrunk anyway.
If the Yankees are not very enthusiastic about war at the moment, it is obviously impossible to expect them to buy in large quantities. However, Yang Hao occupies the American concession, how can he be embarrassed not to treat them equally? If you want to pit it, then you can't favor one over the other, right?
Another big French family, has always been lukewarm and has no sense of zΓ i. Today, they came purely to make soy sauce, but they didn't expect Yang Hao to take them all with them.
Yang Hao didn't have any hope for a guy like France who was completely unmotivated in the war, even if he upgraded an M1892 carbine for them in advance, and upgraded the 3-round magazine with a sore egg to a 5-round missed clip. However, Yang Hao believes that this product is estimated to be used until ...... decades later.
The main guy who blackmailed the French, naturally, was the spring-loaded artillery. Outwardly, this cannon is simply a classic Miss 75, but the rate of fire and stability are not expected to be compared with the original version of the hydraulic brake.
But the French are not fooled, they are very arrogant to expose Yang Hao's bad intentions - there are more advanced guys, why do we want this?
Yang Hao replied with a sneer: "I have already bought the patent!" If you dare to misappropriate them, I don't mind leaking them to the Germans and then selling them to all the French colonies! β
The French were furious and accused Yang Hao: "This is simply a bandit act, a hooligan style!" Are you planning to challenge the great France? β
Yang Hao was not ambiguous about them at all: "You couldn't defeat the Qing army ten years ago, do you have the ability to do right with me in the Far East now?" β
The French just called but didn't have a better way, yes, they did have nothing to do with Yang Hao! If everyone turns their faces, Yang Hao's battleships can kill those forces of France in the Far East, and then incite the Annam colony to rebel, it will be very lively! (To be continued......)