After the wild obstacle course laps, one by one, the experimental vehicles entered the firing positions and stopped, quietly waiting for the smoke and dust flying on the training ground to dissipate.

Large targets appear at 100 meters, 300 meters, and 500 meters in the distance, simulating local pillboxes, fire points, and guarded houses.

On the viewing platform

A group of high-ranking military and political officials headed by Li Fushou raised their binoculars one after another and watched with concern at the next shooting drill.

"Boom, boom, boom......"

With the roar of the artillery, the wooden targets in the distance were smashed one after another, igniting one after another, which was the gasoline poured into the target was ignited and exploded, forming a strong sound and light effect, which was eye-catching.

I have to say, this is much cooler than the real scene.

The experienced gunners and drivers who were able to drive the experimental vehicle were all experienced and experienced gunners, and the shooting accuracy of the 40mm tank gun was quite high, and the people present were all military insiders, and the outstanding performance won the applause of the audience.

After the artillery performance, the generals did not hesitate to applaud and praise themselves, and stood up one after another to applaud warmly, and there was a lively atmosphere on the viewing platform.

Li Fushou clapped his hands lightly with an appreciative expression, and when he saw this scene, dozens of scientific research leaders standing behind couldn't help but burst into tears and cheered.

They are the representatives of thousands of scientific and technological personnel, and they are also the leaders of various project research teams.

In their minds, His Majesty is a Buddha walking in the world, a person who is destined to return, and the 10,000 words of praise from others are not worth a word from His Majesty; Very good, really good.

Li Fushou was in a very good mood at the moment, and walked down from the viewing platform with a group of high-ranking military and political officials, and greeted the crew members and scientific and technological personnel who participated in the tank display with a warm expression, and took a group photo.

The body of the "Tiger Cub" tank that has undergone vigorous exercise is stained with dust, but it cannot hide the murderous aura on the steel body, and the heat wave near the engine makes the air a little distorted, and dozens of scientific and technological personnel are nervously checking the state of the tank.

The occupant hatch was opened, and the smell of heat mixed with diesel fuel was exuding inside, and the crew wearing rubber tank caps had putty on their faces, their hair was soaked with sweat, and they opened their mouths to reveal happy smiles.

Li Fushou stood at the hatch cover and carefully asked the tank drivers and gunners how they felt;

"How's that...... Is it hot inside the tank? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, it's really hot to drive, but we're all used to it, it's better when it's cold, it's really too hot when it's hot, and it can be forty or fifty degrees in the cabin."

"Why does it smell so much?"

"Back to Your Majesty, when the diesel engine is running at full strength, it will leak oil smoke from the exhaust pipe connection, and the lubricating engine oil will also leak and burn, oil leakage is an old and difficult problem, and it has not been able to completely solve it, but this small difficulty, we can completely overcome it."

"Well, tell the technician that this has to be fixed. Since the things that can be solved with technology, there is no need for tank members to carry them, and all aspects of the details must be taken into account. I see that your stool is made of wood, why not include some thick rubber cushions, is that difficult? ”

"Uh...... Thank you Your Majesty for your thoughtful concern, and we are grateful. ”

"I see your optical sighting equipment uses a German-style periscope, are there any others?"

"Back to Your Majesty, there is a glass mirror above the commander, which the commander can use to observe the enemy. When the pilot is not fighting, he can also open the cabin to pilot, and basically the factors in the battle are taken into account. ”

"Yes, it means that this is a good car that has undergone repeated improvements, but there is still room for further improvement, first of all, the body of this car is too narrow, the body and turret made of steel rivets look strong, but will it loosen, fall off, and even injure the occupants under enemy fire, have you done experiments in related aspects?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the base has indeed done experiments in related aspects, and under the 37mm guns equipped by European armies, the steel rivets of the hull and turret will indeed be shaken off, thus hitting the tank crew."

"This is a serious problem, and in the follow-up it can be changed to a welded turret or a cast turret, so as not to leave the hidden danger to the combat troops. In addition, whether the vehicle should be equipped with a reversing mirror when maneuvering the vehicle, and whether the blind spot of the tank should be larger than that of the car, is also a question to be improved. ”

"Returning to Your Majesty, following your instructions, we will definitely make further improvements in the future." Professor He Zuguang, who was standing on the side, listened in a cold sweat and nodded like pounding garlic.

How could he have thought that the scientific and technological achievements he was proud of would be full of loopholes in front of His Majesty, and he randomly pointed out more than a dozen places that needed to be improved.

It's inexplicable!

Li Fushou has a vision that travels through the times, and of course he can't abuse scientists with this, so he continued with a kind expression; "Well, on the whole, this is a successful tank, and it is also an epoch-making tank, and the hard work of the scientific and technological personnel has borne fruit, and I would like to express my sincere congratulations to you, for your hard work, gentlemen."

Facing the crowd present, Li Fushou stood on the tank hull and improvised a live speech to the scientific and technological personnel and military executives present, and his hand waved forward vigorously to continue;

"The Chinese nation is a great nation with thousands of years of splendid civilization, once had the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties, the prosperity of the Song and Ming dynasties, although in modern times it has fallen into the Manchu Qing Dynasty foreign rule, gradually sinking, there is still a precious wealth of national rejuvenation.

That is, our continuous Confucian civilization, our writing, our history, and our scorching blood, all of which form the basis of the revival of the empire.

The sages have words; The master has a long plan to control the razor.

The decaying Westernization Movement of the Manchu Qing Dynasty did not do it, but our Ocean Empire worked together as one, caught up with the tide of world industrial civilization, and made the country strong and the people rich, and truly achieved this.

Since the development of Taixi civilization, respect for science, respect for knowledge, and respect for talents are the most important factors.

Just today, everyone here feels the infinite power of science and technology, and what you see before your eyes is not just a powerful weapon, but a hope for the future, which is the starting point of the revival of the Yanhuang nation, and a clear example of the unity of all ethnic groups in the empire.

In today's world, the fittest survive.

In this era, it is a precious opportunity given to us by history, and we must firmly grasp and unremittingly attach importance to the development of science and technology, promote social progress, and achieve national harmony and common prosperity.

I believe;

The unremitting efforts and sacrifices of thousands of people with lofty ideals will surely create the great rise of the empire.

Under my leadership, you will witness this moment of history with your own eyes, and when you are dying, you will be able to proudly speak to your children and grandchildren;

I have lived up to it in this life, and my dream has come true.

Follow in my footsteps and don't fall behind, that's what I ask of you......"

This impassioned speech drew cheers like a tsunami, and the generals and officials shouted with high spirits, and the sound shook the sky.

The charisma of the leader is on full display at this moment.

After dark

The quiet courtyard was silent, and the night breeze blew with a faint scent of flowers, and it was a quiet night.

The secretary walked in and whispered; "Your Majesty, the Chief of Staff of the Army and others have requested an audience."

"Huh...... It seems that they still can't sit still, so summon them, or a few people will lose sleep tonight. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Go ahead."

Li Fushou casually sent away his personal secretary, walked to the window with a rare book in his hand, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the bright moon outside the window without knowing what he was thinking.

A few minutes later, footsteps were heard.

Wei Chi Shou was clumsy, Mo Rufeng, Li Xuanzhu and Academician He Zuguang came together, and saluted His Majesty who stood with his hands behind his back with a respectful expression, and then stood obediently on the side like a primary school student and waited, not daring to say anything to disturb.

"How...... Can't help it? Li Fushou didn't look back, looked out the window with his hands, and asked lightly.

"Weichen is ashamed, after watching today's tank drill, his heart is really restless like a fire, looking forward to such a sharp weapon to equip the troops as soon as possible, so that he can sit back and relax!" Wei Chi replied clumsily.

"You do have peace of mind, but I'm afraid someone will have to stay up at night." Li Fushou turned around, and his words were full of Zen.

His gaze swept over the four of them, the fiery fire in the eyes of Wei Chi Shou and Mo Rufeng was very obvious, Li Xuanzhu was thoughtful, but Professor He Zuguang was full of questions, he hesitated slightly, stepped forward and bowed; "Your Majesty, I don't know a thing, and I dare to ask, is Your Majesty still not satisfied with the current technical state of the "Young Tiger" tank? ”

"It's already good, and after further improvements, the state of the technology can be frozen."

"Then why ......"

"The important weapon of the country, not easy to show people, do you understand the hole cards?"

"Oh...... Then I understand, thank Your Majesty for your doubts, and the grass people will leave first. ”

"Well, the professor will rest for a while, and there are heavier scientific tasks to be entrusted to you below."

"What is your majesty?" Professor He Zuguang couldn't help but stop in surprise, turned around and asked.

Li Fushou smiled confidently and said with a few words;

"Mr. Professor, have you ever envisioned the improvement of the chassis of the Tiger Cub tank to adapt to more combat scenarios.

Based on the mature chassis of the Tiger tank, a series of vehicles has been developed, which can be equipped with 95 mm or larger caliber guns, and can also be equipped with a small and medium-caliber mortar gun, which is used to destroy the enemy's solid fire points, and the fire suppression accompanied by the army units on the march is no less than half a point of the tank.

I guess adding a hydraulic hoe to the back would do the trick, and there is no technical obstacle that cannot be overcome.

For example, the power of the 40 mm caliber plus howitzer is still slightly insufficient, can a 60 mm caliber gun be installed?

Does it technically work?

Is it possible to retrofit a twin 20 mm rapid-fire gun for suppression of enemy fire and soft targets?

etcetera

There are too many issues that can be discussed, and these generals in the military can't think of it, so experts can remind them, after all, they are all big and coarse, and their heads can't turn for a while. ”

Saying this, Li Fushou looked at the three generals under him with a smile, and saw that their faces were red, like monkey butts.

Okay, I still know that I am ashamed, which means that there is still salvation.

Professor He Zuguang finally realized that he put a heart in his stomach, and shook Li Fushou to the ground with a solemn expression, and said loudly; "Entrusted by His Majesty, our project team members will do their best to improve the "Young Tiger" tank and send assured trump card weapons to the troops. ”

"It's so good, it's hard work."

"Don't dare, Your Majesty woke up the dreamer with a word, Zu Guang sincerely admired it, so I said goodbye, go back and think carefully about how to live up to Your Majesty's trust and give full play to the function of the Tiger Cub series chassis."

"Well, Zhang Li, send the professor."

Li Fushou quietly watched Professor He Zuguang leave, and then turned around and saw the three generals under him standing there cramped, their faces flushed, and they really wanted to find a crack in the ground to get into.

As a high-ranking member of the military, he could not have imagined that relying on the "Tiger Cub" tank to develop a series of owners and further enhance the combat capability of the Royal Army, it is really a great dereliction of duty!

If you think about it on your toes, you know that if it is really implemented according to His Majesty's vision, the Royal Army will have a mechanized iron fist ready to attack, and the artillery will roll forward with the tank troops, who can resist it?

In front of His Majesty, these three people felt the pain of being crushed by their IQ, and they couldn't accept it, they were people from two worlds at all.

"Okay, don't feel sorry for yourself, Shou Clumsy and Rufeng are both old Continental Army thinking, it's not surprising that I can't think of it, but the bolt pillar has always been quick and thoughtful, and he has a unique eye for the use of mechanized troops, so why don't you think of it...... I'm just weird. Li Fushou walked over and beckoned unconcernedly;" Sit down, don't be there. ”

"Wechen is really ashamed, Your Majesty." Wei Chi Shou replied in a low voice.

"Weichen is not ashamed, please forgive your majesty." Mo Rufeng replied in a low voice.

"The bolt pillar has disappointed His Majesty's high hopes, and it is ashamed of others." Li Xuanzhu replied in a low voice.

The three generals sat down in an orderly manner, their upper bodies straight, their hands on their knees, and the red clouds on their faces could not fade, a bit like a middle-aged uncle who participated in the Children's Day performance, with blush on his face.

Li Fushou has no intention of embarrassing the three generals under his command, they are all top earls and nobles, two are in charge of the Royal Army, and one is in charge of the Royal Janissary, in fact, these are two completely independent army systems, and they are all ministers of their own right-hand humerus.

The Royal Army is an Imperial Armed Force, and the Royal Praetorian Guard is a Royal Armed Force, which is not subordinate to each other, and the difference is very obvious.

"The three of you came together, do you want the "Young Tiger" tank to equip the troops? Li Fushou asked.

This question was only answered by the Royal Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant Chi Shouclums, just now His Majesty had already made it clear that this was a hole card, so the three of them were embarrassed, but His Majesty's question could not help but answer, he nodded with difficulty; "Back to Your Majesty, the ministers are ashamed, they do think so."

"Everybody wants good things, and that's fine, but let me ask you who you want to use against once you equip your troops?"

"Uh......"

This can stop the three of them, yes, who are you going to deal with such a powerful tank?

In the entire Western Pacific, if it did not land in the three eastern provinces to participate in the brutal competition between Russia and Fuso, then the empire would basically have no rivals in the entire Western Pacific.

In this region, there is no real threat to the Royal Army, and the two light wolf tank battalions are already sharp equipment ahead of their time, so what do you need more powerful tanks for?

Wei Chi Shouzhuo was so dumbfounded that he couldn't answer when he looked at the other two people.

Li Fushou sighed softly and said; "This tank is used for world competition, and since it is a hole card, it can't be easily shown.

Let me tell you clearly, after careful analysis by the Royal Secretariat, once the Tiger Tank appears on the world battlefield, with the profound mechanical and technological strength of the European powers, it will basically be possible to imitate a tank that can probably compete in about a year.

If a sample of the actual car can be obtained, this time will be greatly reduced.

Maybe their vehicle performance is not good, at least they can barely compete with the Tiger Cub tank, and two, three or even four tanks besieging a Tiger tank should be able to achieve parity.

Under the pressure of the crisis of national life and death, these European powers are able to burst out with much stronger scientific and technological strength than usual, and we must not underestimate it, nor can we be proud of it.

That's why we're also going to develop heavy tanks to get rid of the enemy when they're able to catch up.

Sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat.

Endless hole cards are the source of confidence to be able to participate in the world arena, and those strong players are not good without two hard hands. ”

"Ministers and other people who understand, thank you for your majesty's guidance." The three of them stood up in unison and saluted solemnly.

Li Fushou also stood up, stretched out his hand and patted Wei Chi Shou's shoulder vigorously, and said;

"I know your intentions, since you are here, you can't go home empty-handed, the Tiger Cub tank will definitely not be able to be installed on a large scale, but it is still possible to equip some on a small scale.

The Royal Army and the Praetorian Guard were equipped with two battalions and one battalion respectively, and this part of the expenditure was to be deducted from the secret funds and could not be revealed.

Come with me in mind

The Royal Army can be equipped with two tank regiments, each with three battalions, two of which are equipped with Wolf light tanks and one battalion is equipped with Cub medium tanks, each battalion has 35 tanks, for a total of 105 tanks.

The Royal Praetorian Guard can equip a tank regiment, which is the same formation, which means that it can receive 35 Cub medium tanks.

That's it

In addition to the modified gun truck, the production of about 200 "Young Tiger" tank chassis can be authorized, which will be gradually equipped in 3~4 years.

After all, there is no urgent need now, and it can be gradually improved.

But there is one thing I want to remind you;

The key units equipped with the Tiger tank are not allowed to leave Tasmania until they are actually unveiled, and you can build a large military base here, perfect tank skills and tactics, and you don't need to go all over the world to preach that I have good things.

Hole cards, you can't turn them over early. ”

The three generals who said his words were convinced, and replied with their fists clenched; "Obey Your Majesty's orders, and don't dare to disobey Wechen."

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