Chapter 404: Keep your head down and be a human being
Time flies so fast, more than four months have passed since the assassination. The port of Vibato has been captured, and General Bolognik also led the Guards Division on the return journey. The ones who stayed behind in the port city of Vibato are
The two main field regiments of the 1st and 2nd Panshi Divisions only need to be responsible for guarding against dangers from the sea. Security on land is naturally taken care of by the light cavalry field regiments of the Thunder Legion.
The special envoy from the royal capital has been in Lanhu Town for nearly half a month, and the investigation of the assassination is almost complete. Now they only need to wait for General Bolognik, General Albert and the Guards Division to return to Lanhu Town.
, the special envoy will make the final decision on this assassination incident, and then lead the Guards Division back to the kingdom's mainland.
Claude can now get out of the hospital bed, but he still can't walk around. The injuries to his two broken thighs are not recovering so quickly. The big guy Germi has fully recovered. This guy is as strong as an ox, and he just lay down on the hospital bed.
Just a month later. At Claude's request, the big man Germi got a wheelchair from somewhere and pushed Claude around the manor every day to bask in the sun and move around.
But today, Claude was sitting in a wheelchair with a thin woolen blanket covering his legs, entertaining guests under the grape trellis of the manor: "...you already know the whole story of my invention of this revolver.
In the process, if I had not received the assistance of Master Bird and his daughter, I would not have been able to obtain the physical revolver within two months so quickly.
To be honest, I brought the revolver with me just to use it on the battlefield to see how effective it was in combat. So I only asked Mrs. Sonia to trial-produce two of them, one for me and one for the big man behind me to protect. After all, I
As a general of the kingdom, it is impossible to charge into battle, so I plan to let me, a big guard, participate in urban street fighting to test the effectiveness of the revolver in actual combat.
It's just that I didn't expect to be assassinated by those gray-robed magicians before going to participate in the military parade. Although my magic shield necklace helped me withstand three magic attacks from these assassins, the revolver helped me complete the counterattack.
.But this is just a lucky exception. The revolver did not misfire or the bullet exploded on its own...
I have not concealed the design of the revolver from you. In fact, after such a long time, you should be very clear that the biggest problem with the revolver is the ignition of the bullet. The method of using flint to fire has a high misfire rate, while using nitrification
When glycerin is used as gunpowder, it is not very stable and can easily cause the bullet to misfire. So I can only ask Mrs. Sonia to passivate the nitroglycerin and add beeswax, but then there will be a chance of misfire."
Claude knew very well that the members of the old aristocratic families in the special envoy frequently showed their goodwill to him and came to visit him, and they were just focusing on the revolver. After all, the revolver is also the same as the current matchlock gun.
The gun, which has a completely different concept, does not pursue range and power, but uses continuous fire and a firing method that does not require a matchlock. It uses brass as the bullet shell and hammer to fire, creating a new firearm that is different from the matchlock gun.
road.
Even though Claude is already a lieutenant general in the kingdom, he knows in his heart that compared with the old noble families in the kingdom, he has no power to fight back. These old noble families have monopolized the kingdom's military production, and even Sterling
If the royal family wants to get a share of the pie, they have to cooperate with the kingdom's emerging business aristocracy in the three southern counties of the newly occupied territory to establish a separate military gun-making workshop. However, it is said that the military-industrial complex has many problems, and so far it has not been able to carry out large-scale operations.
large-scale production.
Claude invented the revolver. Anyone with a discerning eye can spot that it is a very mature and beautiful gun. There is no patent protection in this era. Claude believes that the one handed over to the theater headquarters as evidence
I don’t know how many times the revolver was copied by the members of the special mission. Not to mention the drawing, there may have been countless imitations of the actual object.
But the most critical thing about the revolver is not the gun, but the bullet. The key to the bullet is the gunpowder. When Claude handed over the revolver as evidence, he made up his mind that the first person to keep it secret was Mrs. Sonia.
The invention of gunpowder is the biggest secret that can replace mercury fulminate as a fire helmet. The second thing that needs to be kept secret is the identity of sister Anna as a magician. All related alchemy magic experiments can be attributed to Master Bird and Lady Sonia.
, their father and daughter are not only gun masters, but also registered rune mages in the kingdom.
It is easy to imitate a revolver, but the bullets must be filled one by one by a magician in the alchemical magic array. Claude asked his sister Anna to urgently make some nitroglycerin, add beeswax, and give it to Mrs. Sonia before she
The laboratory next to the gun repair shop was conducting experiments on filling bullets, using nitroglycerin with beeswax as the priming powder for the bullets. Although the bullets could also be fired with a hammer, there would still be a misfire rate.
, In addition, the instability of nitroglycerine can sometimes easily cause bullets to misfire...
Claude pointed to a few brass bullets on the small tea table: "Everyone is familiar with the problem of this kind of revolver bullets. What confuses me is that it is currently impossible to use this kind of copper-cased bullets on a large scale.
Mechanized production and filling. For example, Mrs. Sonia can rely on her own experience to use beeswax in the alchemical magic talisman to passivate the nitroglycerin, making it less likely to misfire. This prevents my revolver from becoming a decoration.
But I can't let Madam Sonia make qualified bullets for me in the alchemical magic array all day long. No matter who makes bullets all day long, he will soon get bored. So Madam Sonia asked me for a bullet.
At the price of a silver thaler, I had no choice but to agree. This means that the revolver I invented can only be used as a gift or a self-defense weapon for a few wealthy people, and cannot be promoted and applied on a large scale, which is the biggest problem for me.
Regret...
So if you want to get the production license for the revolver, I am very happy. But I hope you can use your rich experience to improve the revolver and increase the success rate of bullet firing. Although I am the inventor of the revolver,
But in the field of military industry, I am just a newcomer, and the only thing I am better than others is my luck. My random ideas were recognized by Master Bird, who helped me invent the revolver."
All the guests present applauded one after another. A member of the special envoy with pale temples smiled and said to Claude: "Your Majesty General, you are too humble. The random thoughts you mentioned have added to the history of musketry in the entire Farea continent."
This is a glorious page. The invention of the revolver has taken a new path that is completely different from the matchlock gun. I personally think that this is a self-defense weapon that is very suitable for the needs of noble people.
As representatives of the Kingdom's five major military industries, we are very grateful for your generosity and recognition of our strength, allowing us to produce and sell the self-defense weapons you invented. Here, we assure you that we will not let you down.
I hope that funds and technical personnel will be concentrated to conduct research and experiments on the firing of bullets, and strive to change the weaknesses of misfiring and instability of bullets, so that the reputation of the self-defense weapon you invented will spread throughout the continent..."
Claude was very happy with the praise from the member of the special envoy. He was very excited to discuss the follow-up development of the revolver he invented with the guests. For example, Claude wanted to install a runner on the back of the long rifle.
Use copper-cased bullets. Master Bird has done experiments and believes that although this is feasible, the range is very short, less than two hundred meters. However, Claude believes that such a revolver rifle can be used as a hunting rifle to deal with those who attack.
Hitting the beast in front of you will have a very good effect...
The conversation between the guests and the host was very harmonious and friendly. It was not until dusk that the guests got up and left. Claude could only express his apology. Because his injury was not healed, he could not entertain the guests at the manor. Fortunately, the guests did not
Pay attention to this banquet. Since the matter is done and the goal has been achieved, there is no need to linger on anything else.
Watching the carriages leaving the manor one after another, Claude sat in his wheelchair and slowly waved to see the guests off with a smile, while he breathed a sigh of relief. He finally fooled these vultures away, although he spent a lot of effort.
The production license of the revolver was authorized, but the core secret of the gunpowder was kept.
"Second brother, why do you want to hand over the production license of the revolver to them?" The younger brother Blovik did not know when he appeared behind Claude.
Claude didn't look back, just sighed: "If you don't give it to them, won't they copy it? Little Booker, when you grow up, you must understand that in this world, they who are superior have more powerful tools than us.
Strength. If I were not the lieutenant general of the kingdom, they would never be so easy to talk to and send five money orders of 10,000 gold crowns to request authorization for this production license.
If an ordinary person invents a revolver, I believe that what awaits him will definitely not be good luck. Neither he nor his family may have any freedom from now on. As a lieutenant general of the kingdom, Lei Lei
The commander of the legion, this identity protects you and me, as well as mother, Anna, Kaifani and the children. Their food appearance will not be so ugly, just spend a small amount of money to buy a face that everyone can look forward to.
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Even if I don't grant them this production license and the kingdom's five major military industries produce imitation revolvers, what can I do to them and file a lawsuit with them? If I really offend them, they can even take away everything from us. Just.
Assassinations like this one made me understand that our future is in the hands of powerful men in the distant royal capital. Their preferences and approval are the key to maintaining our status and power.
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Blovik snorted with his nose.
But Claude laughed: "Why, are you not convinced? Do you think that as the commander of the Thunder Legion, I don't need to be so polite to the members of the special envoy, right? Oh, little Booker, he is under the eaves.
, I have to bow my head. You have to understand that the Thunder Legion is not the kingdom’s ace legion, nor is it a standing legion, nor is it the private army of our Field family. In terms of organization, it is just a local second-line legion in an overseas territory.
With an order from the Kingdom's Army Ministry, I, the commander of the Legion, will be dismissed from my post. Although I have great authority in front of the officers and soldiers of the Thunder Legion, the Thunder Legion will not follow me in rebellion. Now that Vibato Port is occupied by us, I hope
The colonial war between the Kingdom of Kes and our Kingdom has finally come to an end. At this time, if army commanders like us want to maintain our status and power, we have to see what the big bosses above think about it.
I made good friends with these members of the special envoy for the sake of the family forces behind them. I granted them the revolver production license so that the forces behind them would not question my position as commander of the regiment after the colonial war.
, maybe even because of my boldness and generosity, and my willingness to cooperate with them, they might say a few nice words for me.
You have to understand that currently your second brother only holds the title of lieutenant general, that is, the position of legion commander. There are many generals in the kingdom, but only dozens of them have become legion commanders. This is also what our Field family relies on. As for
The title of Honorary Viscount is only a nobility in status. A title that cannot be passed down hereditary cannot increase the strength of the family.
The end of the colonial war means that it is uncertain whether the organization in the theater can continue to be preserved. Whether it is the Thunder Legion, the Rock Division, and the future of several of our generals in the theater, they are all in the royal capital. Above.
When powerful men make decisions for us, we should accept some grievances and bow our heads as human beings. If we want to be truly free and not be manipulated by others, we have to wait until we have the same strength..."
The carriages have all disappeared.
Claude gently ordered: "Push me back."
The big man Germi was about to turn the wheelchair, but Blovik stopped him: "Let me do it."
Blovik pushed the wheelchair back, followed by the big man Gemi.
Claude thought for a while and said to his brother: "Booker, please go back with this special envoy this time. Go back to White Deer City to see our big red brick house and our forest farm. Last time Anna was
She said that she regretted not bringing Pluto, the snow dog, and now that McJack has built a ranch for him, she can bring Pluto over to keep her company."
Since Claude's mother, sister, and Kaifuni's mother and son have all arrived on the mainland of Nubisia, the big red brick house in White Deer City has been taken care of by Uncle Peg, who guards the gate. As for the forest farm outside the town, because it is bare,
So in the past few years, the seedlings have been cultivated into a forest, and they have been entrusted to Bockar's father, Mr. Lubiwell, to help take care of it.
Similarly, the family's snow dog Pluto was also given to Uncle Peg to feed. This was mainly because when my mother went to the continent of Nubisia, firstly, she did not expect that her family would stay for so long, and secondly, she was worried about taking the boat with her.
Since the dog was inconvenient, I didn’t bring the snow dog Pluto here. As a result, I stayed in Nubisia for more than two years and never thought of going back. My only concern was the snow dog Pluto who was still lost in White Deer City.
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My younger brother Browett is going back to the Kingdom this time, and he has been on family leave for half a year. He has now become a second lieutenant of the Kingdom, which can be regarded as a return to his hometown in glory. He returned to White Deer City mainly to handle the property registration and tax certificate of the Field family.
As the head of the Field family, he must personally handle these matters. In addition, in order to establish the Field family forest farm, the third sister Anna borrowed six thousand gold crowns from the National Bank of White Deer City for the construction of the forest farm. Now the loan period is almost up.
, Blovik is not short of money and is ready to repay the loan.
"When you go back this time, you can leave those trivial family affairs to Butler Yarick. You will stay in White Deer City for a few days first and visit those relatives and friends from your father's generation who have personal relationships with our family. After all the matters are dealt with, we will
Butler Yaric will accompany you to find the orphans of your comrades who died. Believe me, the presence of a viscount's butler will be more valued by local people than your status as an active second lieutenant of the kingdom. If anything embarrassing happens, it will be more important.
It's easier to change things..." Claude was still nagging.
Brodek said impatiently: "Second brother, I have grown up, and I am not an ignorant child. I heard you say these words once two days ago, and now you say them again, and
The special envoy will not go back for at least half a month. Are you prepared to talk about it in front of me every two days..."