"The range of the first-generation artillery is actually very limited. Even if you find the best upward shooting angle and there is no wind obstruction, you can only shoot the shells a little over four kilometers at most, and the accuracy is also very worrying."
"If you want to improve the range and accuracy, the main difficulties lie in three aspects. First, the improvement of the sealing technique requires more manpower."
"The second is the material. The current toughness of the alloy can only withstand this level of wind force. This is still true even with the sharing of sealing techniques."
"Three is..."
Subconsciously, he raised his head and glanced at Lei Luo. Their eyes met briefly. Uzumaki Haoichi frowned and thought for a moment, then stood up slowly and said in an uncertain tone:
"I always feel that simply using wind power to drive artillery fire is either impossible or a bit inefficient. If the impact of the explosion is used..."
“It should be able to get twice the result with half the effort.”
Having been engaged in ninjutsu development and scientific research for many years, Uzumaki Koichi, the deputy chief of the Uzumaki clan, is now gradually getting closer to scientific researchers like Orochimaru, which Lei Luo thinks is a good thing.
If every high-ranking person in Konoha could make him worry-free like Uzumaki Koichi, Orochimaru, and Beiliu, and never engage in power struggles and political struggles, and use all their intelligence and talents on scientific research, then the Fire Nation
The speed of development will undoubtedly be accelerated several times.
The above thoughts flashed through his mind. Lei Luo calmed down and noticed that Uzumaki Koichi was looking at him. He pondered for a while and responded:
"Is it explosive and ignited? If the research route is changed, how long will it take to produce the finished product of the new artillery?"
Uzumaki Koichi secretly counted on his fingers, then shook his head and answered very honestly: "Then we need to adjust the sealing technique and redevelop the fire attribute ninjutsu that matches the artillery, and the materials..."
"I really can't tell."
The uncertainty means that the research time is estimated to be at least years. Especially the replacement of alloy materials is a long-term project. The upgrade of artillery relies heavily on the upgrade of materials. It is not known how long it will take to realize Koichi Uzumaki's idea.
time.
"Forget it, don't focus on the transformation first. Next, check whether there are any loopholes in the artillery, and then you can start production."
Quickly coming to a conclusion, Lei Luo turned his head and looked at the Prime Minister Kageyama Mamoru standing next to him. He pointed at the artillery and asked:
“How much budget does the cabinet have now?”
Understanding that the Prime Minister was preparing to mass-produce this new type of weapon called artillery, Kageyama Mamoru lowered his head and thought for a while, then replied with a slightly hesitant look on his face:
"Currently, about 300 million can be allocated, but if all this money is used to produce artillery, the development speed of other aspects may be affected, such as infrastructure, recruitment, and people's livelihood."
Infrastructure construction is related to the railway network plan, and recruitment is the national ninja plan. It seems that people's livelihood can be reduced, but if social welfare security funds are used, the people of the Fire Nation will definitely curse, which will be detrimental to the country's military mobilization.
The Country of Fire is developing everywhere now. There are as many people as stars building factories and doing business. The cabinet seems to be short of money. After all, it takes time to successfully win over the large shares invested in private companies and fix them.
Assets do not equal liquidity.
As for printing a lot of money? If productivity is insufficient, printing money today will lead to inflation tomorrow and social chaos. Others don't understand this truth, but Lei Luo understands it.
The material cost of a cannon is about 500,000 taels. If you add in the wages of the Uzumaki clan's sealing talents and the wages of the skilled workers, the cost will reach at least 600,000 taels. To be honest, it is a bit expensive.
Although he was reluctant about the price, he thought that after the war started, every few ninja teams would have an artillery, with the ability to destroy the enemy several kilometers away, Lei Luo finally made up his mind.
He slowly exhaled a long breath and said:
"The cabinet will first spend 200 million and deliver it to the industrial park, Uzumaki Koichi. I will see at least a hundred artillery pieces in half a month. Can you do it?"
Lei Luo's request was not excessive. Uzumaki Haoichi nodded, quickly counted the number of artillery pieces that could be built with 200 million, and then replied:
"Don't worry, Hokage-sama. In less than a month, all 333 artillery pieces will be in place. At that time, I am willing to spend 10 million taels of my clan's funds and give away 1,000 detonating talisman shells."
Koichi Uzumaki expressed his attitude in a timely manner. His behavior can be said to be a resolute response to national policies and full support for the general direction of foreign war. This quality moved Lei Luo, but he would not let his hard-working subordinates suffer in vain.
"No, the money for the detonating talisman shells comes from my assets in the industrial park. You just need to strictly control it and don't cut corners. After this batch of orders is completed, I will personally reward you with another one million taels."
bonus."
Strictly speaking, the Uzumaki clan project team led by Uzumaki Koichi is only responsible for recording sealing techniques. However, he is the Uzumaki deputy clan chief with a higher status and a wide range of interests. Therefore, the entire artillery project, from research and development to production, is
He is responsible for the entire process.
Hearing Lei Luo's words at this moment, Uzumaki Haoichi didn't say anything specific. He just nodded firmly and replied seriously: "I will take good care of my subordinates. Please don't worry, Hokage-sama."
After the order was settled, Lei Luo didn't bother to pay attention to the production matters. It was only a matter of time before the artillery was put into use. He waved to everyone, took steps and prepared to go elsewhere, planning to check out several other key projects.
How's it going?
But at this moment, Kageyama Mamoru suddenly called out to him.
"Mr. Prime Minister, the cabinet now only has 100 million taels of liquidity. This amount is very dangerous for the country. Please see if you can mention it to the Congress again..."
Carefully approaching Lei Luo's ear, he glanced at Kawa Ikki who was not far away. Kage Shan kept his words and didn't finish his words, but the meaning he expressed was very clear. Simply put, he wanted money.
Lei Luo also glanced at Kawa Ikki and saw that the old man was looking at the artillery and chatting with Uzumaki Hao and Ichimaru and the others without looking over, so he quickly replied in a low voice:
"The more than 2 billion given to you half a year ago has been spent so quickly? You are a prodigal prime minister, do you think I am printing money? The Congress... How much has the Congress spent over the past year? Don't you be ashamed of me?
I’m still ashamed.”
The more than 2 billion yuan half a year ago was the result of Guanghui's seizure of various illegal assets of the congressmen. Lei Luo didn't know where Kageyama Mamoru used the money, but in short, continuing to rob the congressmen's money would undoubtedly cause conflicts.
.
Guang Hui Qiangan can do this kind of thing, Lei Luo "has no idea where the money came from", but if he ends up personally, will he still have a reputation?
On the other side, hearing Lei Luo's evaluation of himself, Kageyama Mamoru felt uncomfortable in his heart. What a pity, of the more than 2 billion, the amount used by the cabinet for administration was less than 500 million, and the remaining 1.5 billion was used by Lei Luo.
Used to invest in projects.
Like artillery, detonating talisman bombs, detonating talisman shells, the development of fourth-generation chakra reagents, the development of various ninjutsu, and the industrial development of blood succession limits. They are really throwing money at them desperately. Where can he reason?