Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

The design of the Folan cannon's main and secondary blunderbuss is indeed exquisite, pioneering the continuous firing of artillery, but as long as there are ready-made examples, it is not difficult to imitate. What really makes it possible to form a technological monopoly is the production of the main and auxiliary blunderbuss. Gun material.

Shen Boyi smiled and said: "Aiberg and the others are indeed proud of being able to name this artillery after their country. The material they use to make the barrel is very strong. If the smelting technology is backward, As a small country, even if you try to imitate the real thing and have no raw materials, you can still just stare."

"Fortunately, our smelting technology is advanced, and we are even more proficient in the forging of copper and iron. Zhao Jinbao is proficient in the structural principles of the Folan cannon. With him watching over us, we can continue to try and improve, and finally use the Zigun The number increased from five to seven.”

Shen Boyi has no airs about him. He has been sharing food and drinks with the gunsmiths these days. The craftsmen are convinced of him from the bottom of their hearts, and they get along very well and naturally.

Even so, Zhao Jinbao was still a little embarrassed to be praised by Shen Boyi, and scratched his head in confusion: "I am just an ordinary craftsman who only works hard, how can I be so powerful...Thanks to Mr. Shen, I didn't He points the way, and we can’t imitate it so quickly.”

"Okay, everyone deserves credit, so stop pushing each other around."

Mei Feng smiled and patted Zhao Jinbao's shoulder encouragingly, and then looked back at Shen Boyi: "From five blunderbuss to seven blunderbuss, it seems to be just a simple increase in quantity, but if it is applied in actual combat , the lethality will be qualitatively improved."

"If one day we face the 'authentic' Folan cannon, our improved version will be able to keep up with it."

"I'm afraid it's not just about not falling behind, but being completely crushed." Gu Yunji raised his eyebrows and interjected, "Master Shen is a practical person and never talks big words. There should be more than one artillery that you can call an 'improved version'." Is this an advantage?"

"The one who knows me is Mr. Gu!" Shen Boyi looked happy to have met a confidant, and laughed, "If we just add more weapons, we don't need to study all night for more than a month, which really consumes a lot of our time and effort. It still depends on the improvement of shooting range.”

"Since it is an artillery used in naval battles, in addition to its power, the farther the shooting distance, the more advantageous it is. However, if accuracy is not mentioned, no matter how far the distance is, it is useless. Not only must it hit far, but it must also hit well. Accurate, only in this way can the maximum lethality be exerted."

Gu Yunji asked: "Then what is the shooting range of our improved artillery?"

Shen Boyi pondered: "At present... the theoretical effective range should be less than three miles."

"Three miles? And it's still an effective shooting range!" Su Qi's eyes widened in shock and he murmured in disbelief, "I still remember that day on the ship of the Folangji caravan, Aiberg said very proudly The effective range of their artillery is more than one mile, which is quite impressive.”

"The effective shooting range of three miles is three times that of the Fo Lang machine gun. As Yun Ji said, this is no improvement. It is clearly a crushing strike! Mr. Shen, are you sure you are not exaggerating?" Shen Baiyi said seriously. : "It's related to the imperial court's plan to suppress Japanese invaders. If you miss it even a tiny bit, it will be a huge difference in actual combat. How can I dare to exaggerate? But I also said that this is the best situation in theory. There may be some deviations in actual combat. "

"Our gun factory was announced some time ago and was approved by the imperial court as a temporary workshop with limited materials and tools. After the successful imitation of the Franco machine gun, in order to save materials, we only conducted a simple firing test and did not have 100% confidence in its performance. grasp."

"The battlefield situation is complex, and no one can guarantee that every launch of the improved artillery can reach an effective range of three miles. Due to the influence of wind, field of view, etc., the effective range may not reach three miles, or even only two miles. It is not impossible. "

Seeing Shen Baiyi's serious look, Gu Yunji smiled easily: "As you said, Mr. Shen, even if we estimate it based on the most pessimistic scenario - that is, the effective range of two miles, it is better than the original Fo Lang machine gun. There are too many, but don’t underestimate yourself.”

Shen Boyi was naturally confident in his research results. He was worried that Su Qi and others had too high expectations for the improved artillery and would make wrong judgments that would affect the war situation, so he made as conservative an estimate as possible.

After a careful comparison, Gu Yunji was completely relieved: "Up to seven consecutive firings, an effective range of nearly three miles, larger size and lethality... Looking at it this way, compared to the original Folan cannon, Our improved artillery can be said to have advantages in all aspects, and from now on we don’t have to worry about this kind of advanced artillery being monopolized by the Folangji."

Firearms technology is also a part of the country's military strength. No one wants to lag behind others in some aspect. Now that they have truly seen the improved artillery, the worries that have been lingering in everyone's hearts since the day they visited the warship gradually dissipated. , showing a relaxed smile again.

Mei Feng said with a smile: "I heard that you are comparing it with the artillery of the Folangji people, but don't forget that we still have a cooperative relationship with Aiberg and the others, and maybe we won't in the next few decades. There is a chance to fight them. The main task of developing firearms right now is to exterminate the Japanese pirates of Gao Shishu's faction."

"Then there's no need to worry anymore? This is simply killing a chicken with a sledgehammer." Speaking of Gao Shishu, Su Qi sneered, "If we talk about the previous alliance with the Fo Langji caravan, they cut off the goods they sold to the Japanese pirates. With firearms, we are very sure of destroying Gao Shishu, so now that we have developed this improved version of the artillery, it is equivalent to being [-]% sure!"

"When the two parties are fighting, no matter what tactics Gao Shishu and the others use, we will just aim the improved artillery at their ships and bomb them indiscriminately. I am afraid that we will beat them to pieces. Those groups How can the Japanese pirates survive?"

Mei Feng nodded: "That's true, but we can't take it lightly. Since the Japanese pirates' supplies were completely blocked, it was basically impossible for Gao Shishu to make a comeback. After a few months of consumption, they have probably reached the end of their rope. "

"Gao Shishu is a mad dog. He will never surrender. He will try to bite you before he dies. He will definitely fight back with all his strength. We must be prepared."

Everyone responded and said, "Don't worry, Governor Mei. Now that all the firearms of the Fo Langji people have arrived, and the naval training has also achieved certain results, there will be no problem in dealing with emergencies. We will definitely step up patrols and keep an eye on Gao Shishu." action." (End of chapter)