Chapter 21 Arms Display
Kuster ordered the soldiers guarding the warehouse to open the door and ask the workers to unseal the weapons box.
The new weapons were kept so secret that the workers didn't realize they had made them until they took them apart.
The transport capacity of this era was poor, so they had to consign weapons boxes with livestock.
After loading almost eight weapons cases, Kuster made another call to the various military factories. They were ordered to quickly transport the fruits of the past few days.
After almost 5 minutes, he got an accurate shipping list.
Firearms: 40 semi-automatic rifles, 4,000 rounds of 8Γ50mm rifle cartridges; 5 submachine guns, 2,500 rounds of 9Γ23mm pistol rounds; 1 machine gun, 1000 rounds of rifle ammunition for independent transport.
Support weapons: 1 mortar and 50 shells; 300 grenades with wooden handles.
The rocket launchers were not shipped immediately at Kuster's request, but were sent when the other weapons were almost finished. Kuster will try to delay as long as possible so that they can produce one or two more rockets.
After making sure the information was accurate, Kuster found his beloved horse. Riding his horse and whipping up, he galloped to the north of the city.
But before he walked 200m, he met the emperor's convoy. Kuster did not dare to overtake them, so he quietly followed.
But this could not escape the emperor's eyes. He hooked his hand and motioned for Custer to come over.
When Kuster got closer, he asked:
"General Kuster, what must be displayed in the wild? You can't make even heavy artillery. β
"My Imperial Majesty, I really don't have the ability to make heavy artillery." Kuster said respectfully and mysteriously:
"But I've made a big weapon that's more powerful than a cannon and less expensive. It fits well with our current military situation. And all sorts of light weapons, I can assure you, are definitely much better than the firearms we have now. β
These words attracted the attention of several nobles, and the emperor also looked at him curiously.
"I'm serious. Neither the Germans nor the British, their weapons are not as strong as mine. Not to mention the Russians. And with their dilapidated transport system, even if there are excellent guns, the Russian army on the front line will not be equipped. β
Kuster's confident words couldn't help but surprise everyone. The emperor also set his eyes on him:
"Oh? Then I'll have to take a good look.
Okay, you go to work. Don't worry about what I think, that will only make you more cowardly. β
Kuster saluted the Emperor solemnly, and then galloped off.
Once there, Kuster had the target set. At the same time, they also had people plant flags to attract the attention of the emperor and the convoy.
Soon, Fox arrived with a large number of weapons and equipment, as well as a telephone station.
This made Kuster relax a little. The convoy arrived before the emperor, which could have dragged on for some time.
Soon the emperor and they also arrived. Kuster also began to demonstrate weapons.
From the weapon case was taken a shiny semi-automatic rifle, which somewhat resembled the G41. He fiddled a few times. And he said to the people,
"Gentlemen, do you see this gun in my hand? You might think he's ordinary. But there's something very special about it, and I can show you that. β
With that, Kuster quickly turned around and expertly raised his gun. Aim at a target and pull the trigger. The target fell to the ground. Before everyone could see his movements, there were several violent gunshots and the sound of targets landing.
10 shots fired in a row, and 10 targets fell off the field. Kuster told the soldier to lift the target.
When he turned around, he saw the crowd looking at him in amazement. The emperor also opened his mouth wide and couldn't speak for a long time.
Kuster wanted to delay time, so naturally he followed their reaction and didn't say a word.
Fox cast a look of admiration at Custer, clapped his hands, and exclaimed:
"He is really a battle-hardened general, and his marksmanship is beyond my reach. It's also very creative, I've never seen a rifle that can fire continuously! Once we have this, we will beat the Russians to the ground. β
Only then did the crowd react and applaud enthusiastically. The Emperor also stared at Kuster with his eyes shining.
Amid a round of applause, Kuster glared at Fox with dissatisfaction. But soon he took out a black submachine gun, similar to the MP-40.
He held up his submachine gun, showed it to the crowd, and at the same time said to them:
"This thing is very good, its recoil is very low, and it can be used by the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled."
Without giving the crowd a chance to speak, he turned around again and prepared to shoot. At this time, everyone was focused. However, some people pay attention to Kuster's elbows, while others pay attention to the target.
Suddenly, Kuster pressed the trigger, and fierce flames continued to emerge from the barrel.
Everyone was stunned, not only the guns used by Custer were extremely powerful. And his pressure gun is very steady, and he doesn't even move his elbow.
Then the Emperor came and said to Kuster:
"Since it can be used by the elderly, then I would love to try it. So that I can experience the pleasure of my children when they kill Russians with these weapons. β
The Emperor's words made Kuster very happy. However, he still thought about it for a while, and finally handed the submachine gun in his hand to the emperor.
The Emperor took the gun, raised it without hesitation, and fired at the shooting range.
However, because his posture of raising the gun was not standard, and he was old and frail, he was shocked and took a few steps back. The guards in the crowd also hurriedly pulled him up.
Ignoring the unbearable just now, the emperor laughed heartily:
"Good! What a good gun. My general, how many of these guns do you have in stock? β
Kuster respectfully responded:
"I have a total of 10,000 rifles that I just showed, and 400 of these submachine guns, and 20 machine guns."
"Oh? You also have machine guns! Bring it to me and show it. The Emperor's smile grew brighter as he listened to Kuster's words. When he heard that Kuster still had a machine gun, his face was even more pleased, and he hurriedly asked him to bring the machine gun.
Kuster bent down and pulled out a machine gun with a tripod from the weapons box. The emperor walked around, looked carefully and said:
"Huh? This machine gun seems to be missing something."
"Yes, I removed the water cooling that machine guns would normally have fitted. This made it less bulky than a normal machine gun, and our soldiers could even stand up and shoot with it. If Your Majesty wants to know what it does, then I need the help of a guard."
The Emperor then motioned for one of the guards to come over, took the machine gun, and waited for the order.
"My child, you now unfold the tripod under it and prop it up on the ground."
Konoe did so and quickly lay on the ground.
"Do you see the 7 targets in front of you, open fire. Don't stop. β
Then, everyone was shocked to see that the machine gun was frantically blazing, constantly spraying at the target in the distance, and the fierce fire was difficult to describe in words.
And the voice, like the coldness of tearing linen and the cruelty of sawing an oak tree, kept coming to the ears of the people.
Everyone was deeply shocked by the machine gun. Even Kuster closed his eyes tightly, immersed in the fierce gunfire.
After a while, the emperor touched Kuster with some nervousness. Pointing to the smoking barrel of the gun, he was speechless in horror. The guard, who was holding the machine gun, also trembled a little.
Kuster did not stop the machine gun firing, but paid attention to the supply of ammunition to the chain to avoid a sudden ceasefire.
Eventually, the fierce roar of the machine guns stopped. Kuster asked the guards to get up, while he put on thick gloves.
He asked the guards to come over, and then pulled out the barrel of the machine gun with his hands.
The barrel of the gun was red, as if it had been burned by fire. As it approached, the Emperor took a step back in fright.
Kuster discarded the barrel and removed a brand new barrel from the weapon case and stuffed it back into the machine gun.
He stretched out his hands and said to the people:
"See, this machine gun doesn't have a water cooling, but it can replace the barrel."
Then Kuster took out a drum and loaded it with a machine gun, put his hand on the guard, and said to him:
"Put the tripod away. Put the machine gun on your waist and try to shoot. β
Hearing this, the crowd was a little restless, and one man accused Kuster:
"You're a murder! No one can lift a machine gun and still shoot. β
But after seeing Kuster's sharp eyes, the man didn't dare to speak. He turned back and said to the guard with a gentle face:
"Rest assured, my child. As long as you have good military training, you have the ability to carry it and shoot. β
The guard glanced at Custer, nodded, and took another deep breath.
Then immediately stood up and raised the machine gun. Roar as he pulls the trigger.
His roar was quickly answeredβthe machine gun in his hand was just as vented, and louder than his.
Almost 50 rounds were fired, and the gunfire stopped abruptly. The guards turned, revealing his flushed face.
Seeing the silence of the crowd, Kuster smiled. Let the guards retreat and say to everyone:
"Don't be shocked by the machine gun, I have something even more shocking."
With that, he gave Fox a look. Fox also understood, and held up the pre-prepared phone to talk to someone.