Midile pointed to a white room and said, "There is the research and development of machine guns and pistols, among which pistols can be mass-produced, do you want to take a look?" ”

Everyone followed Li Yunzhong to the white house, and Midile explained to Li Yunzhong: "We are amazed by the concept of the machine gun proposed by His Majesty, after the research and design of the gunpowder experts, the model design of the barrel has been completed, and I estimate that it will take at least half a year to make the first machine gun." ”

Midile asked the chief machine gun designer, Bao Erfa, to lead the crowd on a tour of the model of the machine gun he designed.

On the leg bracket is placed a large barrel with a thickness of a calf, and there are six small barrels in the large barrel, and behind the barrel is a plate made of bullet chains, and the design of the coarse ore looks murderous.

Li Yunzhong imagined the scene of machine gun firing, the enemy army on the battlefield was frightened, flesh and blood were flying, and the Han army easily won the victory, and couldn't help laughing.

Bao Erfa pointed to the gun and explained to Li Yunzhong: "This is designed according to the drawings drawn by His Majesty, we describe the scene of the machine gun firing according to His Majesty, and add six barrels to it, so that it can be fired in a circular manner, and when circulating, the fired barrel can automatically eject the empty cartridge casing, and the cycle will continue until the whole round of bullets is finished." ”

Li Yunzhong praised Bauer: "The idea is very good, this is not only equivalent to the sum of the vitality of six rifles, but also the addition of independent firing pins in each barrel, as long as the soldier turns the crank at a uniform speed, he can fire continuously." ”

Bao Erfa said proudly: "A machine gun can withstand the fire of a company, he changed the way of warfare, and the machine gun is a nightmare for group charges." The cavalry is no longer useful, congratulations to Your Majesty. As far as I know, no one in Europe has yet come up with the theory of machine guns. ”

Midile watched around for a long time, and realized: "This machine gun does not have the slightest technical content. It can be copied in any country, and I recommend that you apply for a patent at the first time. ”

Li Yunzhong stroked the cold barrel and nodded: "Since you want to apply for a patent, you must have a loud name, and call it the Emperor Machine Gun." ”

Emperor machine gun? Midil chewed on the strange name and praised, "This proves that it is a machine gun invented by His Majesty the Emperor!" ”

Li Yunzhong left the machine gun research and development room with excitement, but he did not expect that today not only the Lianzhu gun was harvested, but also the machine gun also made decisive progress, and Bao Erfa came to a conclusion. In less than half a year the machine gun will be put into production.

The guide pointed to an independent workshop in the distance and admonished Li Yunzhong: "Your Majesty, that is where cannons are produced, but there is a batch of explosives stored in the warehouse, I suggest that Your Majesty do not go there, it is too dangerous." ”

Li Yunzhong looked at the cannons placed at the door of the workshop, and replied seriously: "I have also seen more dangerous things, this cannon is a good thing." I have to see for myself to be reassured. ”

After Zhang Suimou and Lin Daji visited the workshop where grenades were manufactured, they happened to meet Li Yunzhong here.

Midile called the chief officer here and introduced Li Yun and others: "This is Alfred, an artillery expert, a native of Prussia. He is proficient in all kinds of artillery, and since he came to work in the arsenal, he has taught all kinds of artillery skills. The first artillery was produced in less than half a month, three months earlier than I expected. ”

Alfred bowed to Li Yunzhong and said, "Your Majesty. I am the master of the Krupp family, sent by the military department to China for internship. Because this is the only way I am allowed to build an arsenal, I think you know best why I came here. ”

Li Yunzhong exclaimed: "Your family is the Krupp family? The Krupp family, which produced artillery! ”

The reputation of the Krupp cannon is almost universally known in the modern world, and it is especially famous in China. After the steel cannon entered China with the foreign word KRUPP, following the previous method of naming artillery, the Chinese gave this artillery a very powerful name - Krupp, which literally looks higher than the previous XX generals.

Of course, Krupp's fame in China is not mainly due to its clever translation, but to the steel breech cannon. Once upon a time, the Krupp cannon was almost synonymous with China's coastal defense

Alfred replied proudly: "Yes, I am the head of the Krupp family, and the main purpose of my visit to the Far East is to establish an artillery factory in cooperation with His Majesty, and in two years I will return to Prussia to fully expand the family business." ”

Knowing that the current Krupp family only owns a small factory, Li Yunzhong immediately understood that the famous Krupp family was carried forward in the hands of this person.

Li Yunzhong gave Alfred a thumbs up and replied: "You are very adventurous, dare to come to the Far East alone to start a business, I admire you very much, even if this artillery factory is a joint venture with you, the arsenal accounts for 60% of the shares, you account for 40% of the shares, I hope you stay in the Far East for development." ”

Alfred shook his head and replied: "I also have a steel mill in Europe, and at the London International Industry Exposition the year before, my company displayed the largest steel ingot at that time, 4,300 pounds, which was placed in the most conspicuous place, and since then there has been an endless stream of orders, and if you need rails, I can help." ”

I didn't expect that the Krupp family is now doing steel trading! Did you find the wrong person?

Li Yunzhong hurriedly asked, "Then why did you come to the Far East to make artillery?" ”

Alfred laughed: "On the one hand, it is to prove the quality of the steel produced by our company, and on the other hand, it is the order of the king, which you know best." ”

Li Yunzhong smiled knowingly.

Midile looked at Li Yunzhong with annoyance, he lost forty percent of his shares in vain, and there were also his interests in this, in order to let Li Yunzhong take back his life, he couldn't wait to interject: "Two gentlemen, can we take a look at the artillery?" ”

Alfred came to a cannon and explained: "This is a cannon cast the day before yesterday, and the steel used is provided by the Krupp company, and it can be test-fired today, do you want to see its power?" ”

Li Yunzhong took a cursory look at the artillery, pointed to the cylindrical shell behind it, and asked, "Is this a breech-loading gun?"

Alfred explains: "Yes, the technique of the breech gun was invented seven years ago by the Italian Major Cavelli, who created a breech-loading rifle with two rotating lines engraved in the chamber of the gun, and the breech loading of cylindrical shells, which greatly increased the power of the gun. ”

Midile swaggered, "Since it was seven years ago, I think the breech cannon technique is already perfect!" No wonder I can buy so many breech guns in England. (To be continued......)