Chapter 497 He Must Know

After leaving the airport, Albert I praised Boyata and Browning, especially Browning.

He shook Browning's hand and said excitedly:

"Thank you very much, Mr. Browning."

"Without your new design, we may not be able to obtain the production rights of these equipment, which is very important to us."

"I will remember your contribution to Belgium. If you have any requests..."

"This is what I should do, Your Majesty." Browning replied.

He really thought so. As an American, he did not "contribute to the country" to Belgium. He did this more for the benefit of FN Company.

Albert I understood this. He glanced at Boyata, as if to suggest that he should spend some time to retain this talent.

Boyata nodded in understanding.

This does not need Albert I to explain. Since Browning designed the first pistol M1900 for FN Company, the only thing he, the owner of the company, has to consider is how to make Browning inseparable from FN.

(The above picture shows Browning's 11900 pistol. An Jung-geun of Korea used this pistol to assassinate Japanese Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi and Lenin)

Finally, Albert I told Browning: "I think we should prepare in advance, Mr. Browning. What I mean is that Charles may have many amazing new equipment in the future, and we will still face this situation then."

Browning nodded: "I understand, Your Majesty, I will design some new guns in advance."

Albert I reminded: "It is a new gun that can interest Charles."

"I understand." Browning sighed: "This is indeed not easy."

...

Albert I got into the car with satisfaction. Not long after driving, he said to Colonel Eden with lingering fear. He said, "Fortunately, we have Browning."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Colonel Eden replied, "I am a little surprised. In addition to his military talent, Charles can compete with FN's chief gun designer in gun research and development, and seems to have a tendency to surpass Browning."

Albert I looked at Colonel Eden in disbelief, and after a long time he said, "God, you are surprised by this accident? Because Charles can compete with Browning?"

Colonel Eden was stunned: "I, did I say something wrong?"

Albert I waved his hand in front of Colonel Eden and emphasized: "Shouldn't we be surprised that Browning can compete with Charles?"

Colonel Eden was confused, he didn't think it made any difference.

Then he said "Oh": "Yes, Your Majesty, it's my fault."

My God, who is Charles? He is a genius inventor who invented a series of equipment such as tanks, fighters, bombers, etc. He also has "Saint Etienne 2" in guns. Recently, I heard that there are new guns in his troops for secret training.

And he actually thought that Charles's talent in firearms was not as good as Browning's, and he took it for granted that he was ranked behind Browning.

"Of course." Colonel Eden hurriedly emphasized: "Charles is also talented in firearms. No one can surpass him, and Browning is no exception."

Albert I then let Colonel Eden go. He leaned back and said slowly:

"Think about Charles's expression when he got the design sketch, Colonel, he was actually not very interested, he was reluctant to exchange with us."

"Part of it is because of friendship."

"He regards us as friends, so it is difficult to refuse our request."

Colonel Eden nodded repeatedly: "Of course, Your Majesty. Charles is a very reliable friend, he is trustworthy and worth making friends with."

Albert I smiled and said nothing.

This is simply nonsense. Charles is not only a friend, but also the savior of Belgium!

...

On the road in the other direction, in the car heading to the Ghent branch, Boyata and Browning were also discussing what happened just now.

"Thanks to your design." Boyata was thankful, and then asked: "How did you come up with this gun?"

"It was the inspiration of 'Saint-Etienne 2'." Browning replied: "At that time, I was thinking, if the army needs to lighten the Maxim machine gun and turn it into a light machine gun that can be operated by two people and maneuver quickly, then can it be further lightened until it can be operated by one person."

Boyata nodded: "Then there was BAR, a good idea, it leveraged Charles' determination."

Browning frowned and did not answer.

Boyata noticed that Browning's face was not right, and asked puzzledly: "Is there any problem?"

Browning was silent for a while, and said thoughtfully: "This is my masterpiece, Jonathan."

Jonathan is Boyata's nickname, and Boyata usually calls Browning John.

"I have high hopes for it, even hope that it will eliminate all rifles."

"But it seems insignificant in Charles' eyes."

"The look in his eyes when he looked at the sketch, his expression, the tone of his voice... it was like pity for me!"

Boyata nodded slightly: "I understand, John. But this is not easy, he is Charles! You should be proud of this..."

"No, you don't understand." Browning interrupted Boyata: "Not only that, there are other things in his eyes."

Boyata sighed in his heart. This may be the first time that Browning was defeated and looked down upon by others. It is certainly difficult for him who has always been high in this field to accept it.

Browning murmured to himself:

"It's unbelievable that he saw BAR's faults, all its faults, right away."

"He even knew it couldn't replace the barrel. Was it because there was no carrying handle on the barrel? Amazing insight!"

"No, no, his eyes are like, like..."

Suddenly Browning froze, and then exclaimed: "He knows, Jonathan, he knows!"

"What does he know?" Boyata looked confused, and at the same time there was a flash of panic in his eyes. Don't let anything happen to this guy now. If there is a mental problem, everything will be over.

"He knows about this gun." Browning stared: "He has the same idea, I mean to develop a similar rifle."

Boyata was stunned for a while, and after he figured out what Browning meant, he was only half relieved. At least he was not crazy.

"Are you sure?" Boyata asked.

"Yes, I'm sure." Browning nodded heavily: "That must be the case. He knew the shortcomings of this gun with just one glance. It's not that he reacted quickly, but that he also considered this gun. He even …”

Then Browning opened his mouth: "God, he may know the way to solve these shortcomings, so he is dismissive, so he agrees so reluctantly, so..."

Browning recalled Charles's demeanor at that time, and became more and more certain. He immediately shouted excitedly to the driver in front: "Turn around, Stein, let's go back, back to the airport!"

After Carlo traveled through time, he found himself in the Middle Ages, still a small conscript participating in the Hundred Years War between England and France.

Facing this chaotic era, Carlo walked on thin ice, acted cautiously, and took advantage of the changing times of the Middle Ages until he reached the crown:

"The throne of France may belong to me, Carlo!