At present, Kevin's catapult has only four wheels, and according to Lao Te's requirements, six more wheels must be added, which is the so-called five pairs of load wheels. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info this strange request, of course, Kevin is difficult to understand, so Kevin is very simple to fulfill the principle of asking if you don't understand.

Lao Teh explained for a long time, and Kevin also listened to a rough idea. The general idea is that the chassis is very important to the car, and the five pairs of load-bearing wheels are the current relatively mature technology, with a higher load, and the current loading vehicle of the giant staff is three cars with five pairs of load-bearing wheels, and many transport vehicles transporting heavy equipment are also five pairs of load-bearing wheels. Basically, there are five pairs of load-bearing wheels, on which you can add or modify all kinds of strange equipment.

And five pairs of load-bearing wheels are convenient for off-roading, and if one wheel is broken on the battlefield, there are six wheels that can be spared. There are a lot of advantages anyway, but Lao Te's explanation of these professional things seems very weak. Kevin could see that he had not studied systematically, but only relied on his own years of experience and experience.

But even though it's just six wheels, it's not that simple. First of all, the wheels of the catapult are made of solid wood, thick and thick wooden stakes, which are not available on the market. After that, springs must be installed in the wheels, so as not to cause one wheel to be jacked up and three wheels on the side not to touch the ground because of uneven ground.

But fortunately, Lao Te, who can do it all, said that five pairs of load-bearing wheels are relatively mature technology, and as long as you have money, you can get things done.

Kevin was immediately unambiguous, sneaking out of the barracks in the middle of the night and taking out his 1,000 gold coins. The general said that he would stay in the barracks, and Kevin did not dare to disobey during the day. It's just that this money has to be withdrawn, and it is not a big deal to dredge the doorman at night. Of course, at the same time, Kevin also sent a letter to Lord Earl, saying that he was busy with military affairs and had no way to serve as a tutor, and expressed regret.

500 gold coins in hand, Lao Te is also a cheerful person, the next day he took a few soldiers from the repair shop out of the barracks, and when he came back in the evening, he had already brought a cart of things. The cars were covered with cloths, and others only thought that their repair shop had bought goods or something, and no one asked.

A cart of things was pulled all the way to the parking lot, and then it opened. Kevin saw a cart of messy parts, and he didn't know where Lao Teh got it. But if he is old enough, the path must be wider, and there must be more ways than himself.

The parts are in place, the funds are in place, the personnel are in place, then everything is in place and the project starts immediately. However, Kevin basically can't help in this regard, and Lao Teh basically doesn't have to do it himself, mainly directing a few soldiers under him to work. For soldiers, working for other units is generally called tolerance. This is a common thing in the barracks, and if the unit is understaffed, can't do the work, or is lazy, etc., you can directly find a familiar unit to pull someone to help, from kitchen help to cleaning toilets.

However, the soldiers have no money when they go out on errands. Kitchen help is a big deal to give you an extra apple, which counts as a tip. Kevin's side pays the wages directly, and the enthusiasm of these soldiers is certainly not small.

Even so, these five pairs of load-bearing wheels were still loaded for four days. Lao Te only brought three soldiers over, he is only a veteran after all, although the old one is a mess, it is inconvenient to bring too many. These people installed a wheel for almost half a day, and after installing half of it, they also found that the original chassis was moldy and even rotten in many places.

What should be replaced, what should be dismantled, Kevin is not afraid of trouble, anyway, he has nothing else to do, he has to get it right. He can't help, but at least he can move things, hand a hammer or something.

Four days later, five pairs of load-bearing wheels were finally installed, and although on the surface it was only six more wheels, in reality almost the entire chassis was changed. The chassis wood was almost half dismantled and replaced, and Lao Teh bluntly said that if it was a catapult unit, the car could be directly pulled for scrap.

Springs are also added to each wheel for better damping systems. A balance adjustment system and a braking system have also been added. When fighting in the field, it is not always flat ground, sometimes it is inclined or even uneven. In order to maintain the most basic accuracy, it is also best to lay the catapult as flat as possible.

In general, when other catapults encounter this situation, they must first level the ground and also hit ground nails at the four corners. The catapult will have a great vibration when it is working, and the slope situation will not be accurate, and the catapult will turn over if it is not good. But after the modification of five pairs of load wheels, these problems have been solved to a large extent.

The height of each wheel can be adjusted between the chassis, and even if the ground is uneven, the chassis can be forcibly flattened by adjusting the height of the wheels. At the same time, the landing area of the five pairs of load-bearing wheels is larger, and there is basically no need to hit the ground nails. Of course, there is a limit to this, and the slope of the ground cannot be greater than 10 degrees, and no matter how large the slope is, it can only be bulldozed.

However, after five pairs of weight wheels, there is no doubt that the weight increases, and if the three donkeys pull, it is undoubtedly slower. It's just a catapult, and it's basically acceptable to ask for any speed.

After the chassis was installed, it had to be tested. Working in the barracks, he basically can't hide from anyone, so Kevin swaggered around the barracks with the catapult chassis a few times. The effect is good, and the speed doesn't feel too slow, of course, the equipment above is not installed at this time, and the weight is already light.

But almost all the troops laughed at this strange catapult, and although no one said anything directly, their smiles were really obvious, and they shook their heads. Speaking of which, the catapult at this time is indeed a bit ridiculous, there is nothing on it, like a flatbed truck with five pairs of wheels.

There were also acquaintances, such as Start, who came up to them and asked, "What are you doing here? Why do you add so many wheels?"

Kevin didn't know how to answer, and it would be too long to retell Lao Te's remarks, and Kevin himself didn't quite understand it. In the end, Kevin could only reply: "Five pairs of weight-bearing wheels are justice." ”

Stadt: "......"

Ignoring the ridicule of the others, he immediately began to repair the catapult above. Originally, Kevin's catapult could not be assembled, and Lao Te checked it, although some parts were still usable, but they were also very old. Anyway, it has been overhauled and completely renovated.

Lao Te went out of the barracks again, and brought the throwing arm and rack of the catapult directly from nowhere. Kevin couldn't help but complain: "Wouldn't you just pull a catapult back?" but Kevin still didn't speak. In fact, I also know in my heart that the entire catapult has become a combat effectiveness, and pulling it back is tantamount to borrowing troops or even transferring troops. But still parts throw arms and racks don't count, Lao Tee may have some kind of way to move. Kevin won't ask much here.

However, usually a large catapult like Kevin's hand basically needs 10 to 20 people, and the average army currently uses 12 people per vehicle. One of the commanders, who was responsible for the overall command. A co-commander who coordinates command and directs after the commander's death. A coachman who is mainly responsible for driving a cart with three donkeys. 6 counterweights, responsible for pulling the counterweights up. 3 loaders, ready to reload at any time while holding stone bullets during battle.

If only in terms of normal launches, there is a certain surplus of personnel. For example, one loader is basically enough, for example, one less counterweight hand is not a problem, and for example, the deputy commander is actually not very useful. But in fact, there are many people who can do things. The terrain before the battle is leveled and the like, once the catapult wheels get stuck in the quagmire and the like, of course, there are many people who work quickly. If one of them is sick or injured, there are enough substitutes, and if they are approached by the enemy, they can also draw their swords and fight.

As a result, large catapults are generally staffed by 12 people, and now Kevin is a captain who does the work of everyone. To be honest, after a long time, Kevin also found it acceptable, and even thought it was a good challenge.

Within a day, the catapult slingarm had been installed and was ready to fire stone projectiles. But in order for Kevin to do it alone, the winch had to be designed again, which became a design out of thin air. Although Lao Teh is full of experience, he has never done similar innovations.

The following week, Kevin and Lao Teh have been discussing the winch issue. Lao Teh made a small catapult and then kept experimenting with the size of the winch, the material of the winch, the efficiency of the winch, and so on. Lao Teh himself laughed: "I actually did a scientific research today, hahaha." ”

In the middle, Kevin also learned a lot. Lao Teh is a very bold person, he was a carpenter before he became a soldier, and he was an expert in repairing something. He also has a wife and children at home, and he has always wanted to retire from the army, and has applied for more than ten years, but unfortunately it has not been approved. In order to prevent him from being discharged from the army, the military camp even brought his wife and children to live in Saka City, and basically he could go home to see his wife every night.

However, he still wanted to retire from the army, after all, he was 45 years old, and he carved some wood carvings for his daughter when he was bored. Lao Teh also took out some casually for Kevin to see, and they were indeed lifelike.

Kevin was also very curious: "It is said that it is because of your superb strength that you will not let you retreat?"

"Do you believe it?" said Old Te.

"I'm not convinced. Kevin was also very direct, "The strength of the 6th-order warrior is indeed very high, much stronger than me. But when it comes to being indispensable, I think it's because of something else, right?"

Lao Te smiled: "The bard has traveled a lot of places, and it is not so easy to be fooled if he is well-informed." Haha! Let's be honest, if it weren't for me, the repair shop would be at least half paralyzed. ”

Kevin nodded, not surprised.

"Although it is said that whoever leaves a unit can actually be transferred," Lao Te also saw it clearly, "but in fact, if there is no me, once there is any problem, they will not be able to fix it." What should I do if I can't fix it, scrap it and buy it again, this is a matter of money, you understand?"

Kevin nodded.

"Don't look at us now that we are idle and have nothing to do, every year in military exercises or major events, I don't know how many weapons are broken. Lao Te shook his head and sighed.

"Can't you pass on the technology?" Kevin asked.

Lao Te smiled: "Look at what kind of people I have under me? a bunch of stupid people. One wheel was loaded for half a day. ”

At this time, the three soldiers were still on the side, but they seemed to be used to it, but Kevin was a little embarrassed: "No, it's still quite diligent." ”

"It's useless, this really doesn't work, I can't turn my head," Lao Teh seemed to have given up a long time ago, "Where did the clever go? Even if the person with a level who is assigned in first, once he finds out that he is a talent, he will be transferred away immediately. Then the combat troops found out that there were stupid people and immediately stuffed them in. Alas!"

Kevin was silent, but he could also understand the situation facing logistics. Most of those who join the army hope to make meritorious contributions, and there is no doubt that the combat units in this regard are much more powerful than the logistics, and those who have the ability naturally want to go to a higher place, and it is not incomprehensible that the army gathers all the capable people. However, at present, it feels that the Thunder Knights' approach is a bit excessive.

"Anyway, that's what those chiefs mean, I've been doing it for so many years, and it's nothing to work for another two years," Lao Te shook his head, "No way, who made them chiefs." ”

"Actually, you can also leave the army first, and then hire you in the barracks. Kevin casually suggested a plan.

"If I could be discharged, I would never come to Saka City in my life. Old Tet leaned back and stared at the roof.

Kevin was stunned and asked casually, "Are your wife and daughter okay?"

Lao Te looked at the roof for a long time, and then turned around: "Ouch, you are ...... Don't think about it. It's all very good. ”

I asked casually, not meaning anything else. Kevin also hurriedly clarified.

Lao Teh got up and stretched out his hand to pat Kevin: "Okay! I haven't talked to a person with high intelligence for a long time, and I can't even react to this jump." Ha ha. ”

Kevin could only laugh dryly.

A week later, the design of the winch was almost completed, and Lao Te immediately brought in the wood and began to do it himself. At this point, the three soldiers under his command could only carry things and hand hammers, and Kevin had nothing to do but stare dryly. There are a lot of old words, explaining while working, the three soldiers were stunned when they heard it, but Kevin nodded frequently. This probably really only comes down to an intellectual gap.

Three days later, the winch was finally completed. Tested and fully usable. However, it still took a lot of effort to get the donkey to pull around the winch. But at least there were no mistakes during the experiment, and it was in vain that it had been designed for so long.

After that, Kevin suggested that he design another slot. A portion of the stone projectile is loaded into the tank, and the end of the tank is the basin for the loading of the throwing arm. The middle can be separated by a movable partition, and when the throwing arm is lowered, the stone projectile can automatically roll down with its gravity. After throwing one, the throwing arm is lowered again, pushing the partition and rolling down the second stone projectile.

In this way, automatic or semi-automatic loading of stone bullets can be realized, saving Kevin manpower again. Although the agency is complex, it is definitely worth giving it a try.

Lao Te readily agreed, and three days later, the five-pair wheeled catapult was finally preliminarily completed, and it could be operated by one person. Kevin was unceremonious and experimented in the barracks.