Chapter 360 Submachine Gun
Although the steel plant has only been purchased and has not actually been acquired, the situation has gradually become clearer.
The brilliance of Charles was that he did not use the power and opportunity in his hands to buy out all of Wentel's more than two dozen steel plants in the Northeast. Doing so would only quickly intensify the conflict between Charles and Wentel.
He and Wentailer reached a certain tacit agreement: Charles would no longer bomb Wentailer's steel factory after that, in exchange for two steel plants and cooperation between Wentailer and Charles in steel.
Thus, Wells’ immediate crisis was resolved:
If Schneider doesn't sell steel, Wentel will.
If Wendell didn't sell or maliciously raised the price, Charles would blow up his steel plant in the northeast.
As for the bombing plan, Charles can adjust the targets at any time to: German arsenals, arsenals, train stations, material warehouses...
There are a lot of important targets waiting for the bombers to show their strength, and there is no need to stick to the steel plant.
In short, whether to bomb or not to bomb, or who to bomb, depends on where Ciel's finger points on the map.
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At this time, Ciel was trying on military uniforms.
The new military uniform has been produced, produced by "Saint-Etienne", a sky blue military uniform with a steel helmet.
The equipment rule is to equip the resting troops in the rear first, and then rotate them to the front line one after another. Repeatedly, the entire army will finally be equipped.
The 105th Infantry Regiment was the first to be redressed, perhaps as a tribute to her victory in the gas war.
(The picture above shows the French military uniform during World War I)
Charles looked in front of the mirror in his military uniform. It was ordinary and obviously not as beautiful as the old military uniform. Moreover, officers and soldiers are dressed exactly the same, and it would be impossible to spot them unless you look closely at their military ranks.
However, this is exactly what the battlefield requires.
"Very good." Charles nodded with satisfaction.
Adrian said from the side: "General, Mr. Steed asked me to bring you a message. This is done according to your request. Therefore, it has half of your credit."
This is a pun, and the literal meaning is indeed true. It also implies that Charles can also share half of the profits in military uniforms.
Ciel smiled softly. Steed was a smart man and he knew how to hold Ciel's thigh tightly.
In fact, it was not just Steed. Many capitalists in France were also shocked by the Charles because of the bombing of the steel plant.
The Northeast is the industrial heartland of France. Not only are steel and coal mines distributed there, but settlements have also been formed due to the development of industry. Forges, automobile factories, heavy machinery factories, etc. are distributed in that area.
Since Shire bombed the steel plant, they immediately considered a question: Will Shire one day submit a report on bombing a forge or an automobile factory? They also produced strategic materials for the German army in German-controlled areas.
When they think of this, they become honest.
So this was a victory for the Ciel, a big victory.
It not only destroyed Schneider's prestige but also solved the problem of steel. It also made the capitalists who opposed Shire panic and become soldiers.
Several knocks on the door.
After receiving Charles' permission, Dominic appeared at the door holding a gun case in one hand.
Adrian left knowingly. He knew that the next discussion was likely to be military secrets. After leaving, he placed guards at the door and told them not to let anyone disturb him.
"Has it been produced?" Charles was a little surprised.
At this time, it was only a week since Charles proposed the sniper rifle and submachine gun. The sniper rifle was fine, so he only needed to add a slide rail to make a matching scope.
The submachine gun is something redesigned from scratch.
"Yes, but I'm not sure if you're satisfied." Dominic excitedly placed the two gun cases on Charles' desk.
He first opened the gun box containing the sniper rifle.
The sniper rifle is in a disassembled state in the gun case. You can put the scope on it when you get it in your hand.
This is very professional. Putting it in the disassembled state in the gun case can better protect the scope. Otherwise, a slight collision may cause the scope to crack or even break.
Dominic's eyes flashed as he held the sniper rifle: "I originally wanted to show you at the shooting range, but there are so many people there that it's easy to leak the secret. It's amazing, General, I can hit the target at about 400 meters, the range Almost doubled!”
"Congratulations, Dominic." Charles took the sniper rifle, looked at it, and said, "Your skills have improved again."
"No, it's not a skill." Dominic explained: "I mean, it can't be counted as my shooting skill, it's a mechanical skill. One day, the enemy will also be able to install a sight. It's not difficult."
If the enemy can also implement it easily, the gap will not be widened, so it is too early to say it is technology.
Charles said "hmm" and looked at the scope: "I don't know if you have ever thought about it. This is a brand new field. It is not just simple mechanical technology. By the time the enemy equips them in batches, you may already have some equipment." A true technology of its own.”
Dominic didn't understand: "You mean..."
"400 meters, Dominic." Charles reminded: "For a target of 100 meters or 200 meters, we may not need to consider other factors such as wind direction, wind force, gravity, etc., because their impact on bullets is minimal, we are more Mostly shooting based on feel.”
Dominic understood instantly, and he looked at Charles with surprise and joy:
"But if it's 400 meters or even further, we have to consider environmental factors, and only by considering these factors can we hit farther."
"There are many new technologies in this new area waiting for us to explore."
"We can dig them out first..."
Then Dominic exclaimed: "God, I understand. You are right, General, I can indeed improve my shooting skills and do not need to go to the battlefield."
Charles nodded. This is a suitable position for Dominic.
Charles returned the sniper rifle to Dominic. He was not very interested in sniper rifles, mainly because he did not like the Lebel rifle. He would rather have a Mauser with a scope, but this was not a difficult task.
Dominic was a little surprised by this. Who could refuse such a sniper rifle? It can shoot 400 meters!
"Is that a submachine gun?" Charles turned his eyes to another gun box.
"Yes." Dominic familiarly removed the scope from the rifle in his hand, carefully put it back into the gun box and covered it, then opened another gun box and pushed it in front of Charles.
To Charles's surprise, what was placed in front of him was an unfamiliar submachine gun.
Charles originally thought it would be the German MP18 submachine gun. The Germans started designing it in 1915, but it was not put into service until 1918, so it was named "MP18".
It is the world's first submachine gun. According to the law of self-correction of history, Charles thought that Dominic should have designed the MP18!
What Charles didn't know was that the world's first submachine gun was not actually the MP18. The MP18 was just better and more famous and well-known.
The first submachine gun was a few months earlier than the MP18. It was the Italian OVP1918.
(The picture above shows the Italian OVP1918, the world's first submachine gun, which was also a few months earlier than the 1P18, but because its combat results and performance could not be compared with the MP18, it was not well-known)