Alien Arms Empire.

Chapter 37 37 Surprise
After hearing Tang Mo's rhetorical question, Matthews had a smile on his face.He was very confident in his major, and said with a smile, "I think it might be just me? Hahahaha! Did I guess right? Interesting little guy."

"Almost. Is there anything else to add?" Tang Mo didn't hide anything, and nodded to acknowledge Matthews' guess.He also wanted to see how far Matthews could go with just experience.

I only heard Matthews continue to say to Tang Mo: "You are not alone in the idea of ​​using metal bullet casings."

He glanced at Tang Mo, saw a little surprise in his eyes, smiled and continued: "Don't underestimate the craftsmen in this world, they are much stronger than you think. They are very creative, and I was not imprisoned in my mind."

"Even Cyric has invested a lot of money in the real gun reform. They have a dedicated team to tackle the problem, and new ideas are born every day." After explaining, Matthews pointed to himself: "I also I was in a team like this, but soon, I quit."

"Oh?" Tang Mo was very interested in this gossip, and looked at Matthews to hear what he had to say.

"My philosophy is not the same as theirs, so I was kicked out in the end." Matthews smiled self-deprecatingly, and then brought the topic back to the design of guns: "Actually, someone ten years ago It has been proposed to use metal shells to achieve a fixed charge, so that soldiers can complete loading as soon as possible in a complex battlefield environment."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands: "Metal shells have many advantages. They can be loaded quickly, can also be loaded from the breech, and can even be waterproof. It can be said to be the perfect choice of bullets."

Tang Mo nodded. It seemed that Matthews had a certain understanding of metal fixed-loaded ammunition, and he talked about the advantages of metal fixed-loaded ammunition.

However, he still asked an infuriating question: "Then why did you give up?"

Matthews didn't show any timidity at all, and said directly: "If you want me to talk, then I will talk about it."

He stretched out his hand and made a one gesture: "First of all, the problem lies in the processing. The manufacture of metal bullet casings is very troublesome. Under normal circumstances, to produce qualified bullets requires a very complicated manufacturing process."

As he spoke, his eyes were full of regret: "This limits the production of bullets... Of course, it also limits the production of the metal itself... With expensive metal shells, the cost must be expensive. Coupled with the difficulty of craftsmanship, the price is unbearable!"

This is the helplessness of weapon developers. Sometimes, it does not mean that advanced weapons will definitely be purchased by everyone.

Most people or countries that use weapons will pay more attention to other aspects such as cost performance.So there is a helpless compromise that the best tank in the eyes of the soldiers is the Tiger, and the best tank in the eyes of the general is the T-34.

"Is there any more?" Tang Mo looked at Matthews as if he was looking at a pile of shining gold, and asked with a smile.He is no longer testing Matthews, he is digging, digging the most dazzling treasure in the world.

Matthews answered every question, and continued: "There is also the problem of gunpowder! The gunpowder used today, no matter how finely ground and impurities are removed, will still leave a small amount of residue after burning."

"These residues remain in the chamber and the barrel, which will seriously affect the second firing of the gun! If you don't improve the gunpowder, but just improve the shell casing, it is a waste of time!" He explained helplessly.

The improvement of guns is carried out simultaneously from the aspects of propellant, bullet design, gun design itself, and tactical advancement.

The innovation of propellants promoted the development of bullets, and the development of bullets led to changes in gun design.The continuous evolution of tactics also determines the change of guns from the side.

What restricts the development of weapons is often the problems caused by stagnation in several aspects at the same time.Therefore, only a breakthrough in one aspect can only be regretted without success.

In order to complete the progress and development of these aspects, it takes a lot of time to accumulate and countless people to experiment and explore.Without these accumulations, it is impossible to complete evolution in the true sense.

Tang Mo's appearance made progress in so many aspects at once. This is the fundamental reason why he was able to get ahead of the Cyric Consortium!

"The musket will be stuck by the residue in the chamber and the barrel due to repeated shooting, and it will explode! The final result of the experiment is that the action of cleaning the chamber must still be preserved, the loading steps of the gun have not been simplified much, and the rate of fire has not. Significant improvement! Compared with the huge investment, this kind of improvement is too small." When Matthews said this, there was even some lonely expression in his eyes.

"Well, you're right." Tang Mo agrees with Matthews' series of analyzes because he knows they are all correct.As a "future man" who witnessed everything with his own eyes, Tang Mo certainly would not doubt Matthews' words.

"Moreover, the ignition and firing device for metal bullets... This is the most fundamental reason why metal bullets are not popular! You know very well that you invented thunder mercury. Before this thing appeared, you wanted to make a simple, safe and effective bullet firing The structure is like a dream!" Finally, Matthews looked at Tang Mo again and said seriously.

"Hahahaha!" Tang Mo laughed loudly. He knew that Matthews was praising him, because the primer device he invented was really a simple and convenient ultimate bullet primer solution!

This is absolutely certain. Even after more than 100 years, the basic design of the firearm’s primer still has no essential changes. The difference is that the material of the primer has been changed from the less safe thunder mercury to other substitutes.

After guessing a series of weapon design plans correctly, Matthews looked at Tang Mo and praised earnestly: "Seriously, I really want to lift your skull and see what's inside your head." Stuff...you are simply a genius, a...great genius."

He commented on Tang Mo's feat in the tone of a pilgrim: "Before I met you, I have never seen a person who can have such a terrifying improvement ability in the mechanical field. People like you shouldn't exist at all, even Give the steam engine you designed to a team, and they will take it back and take it apart for careful study, and it will take at least a year to fully understand it!"

"Thank you for the compliment!" Tang Mo made a disrespectful shrug, accepting Matthews' heartfelt admiration.

Matthews obviously did not intend to end, but continued: "But I also know that you are also very good in the field of chemical alchemy! I know that you have made a lot of amazing things in your small warehouse that no one can enter. Stuff! That's why I can't see through you even more. It usually takes years or even decades for normal people to master a skill, but you... are only 17 years old!"

"You can also treat me as a monster..." Tang Mo smiled and made a gesture of baring his teeth and claws.

"I prefer to believe that you are the God of Craftsman." Matthews laughed, pointing to Tang Mo and said, "You know? I used to be the one who firmly believed that you could make continuous shooting weapons...so Cyric's design The masters regarded me as a lunatic, and I really didn’t have the ability to convince them. They drove me away, thinking that I was a lunatic, and they thought that burst weapons belonged to the gods, and it was a technology that could not be mastered by mortals.”

"Now, you can." Tang Mo pointed to Matthews and said to him.

Matthews waved his hand, dismissive of going back to those idiots: "But I don't bother to persuade them! One day, they will see Tang's weapons crush their rags on the battlefield. You will know that everything I said is true!"

"Hmm." Tang Mo quite agreed with this statement. Since debate is useless, let the guns argue on the battlefield. Whoever has the loudest voice will be more reasonable.

Matthews looked up at Tang Mo, his eyes full of enthusiasm: "To be honest, old man, I am really very happy to meet a customer like you at this age. If you want, Please accept me, a lost idiot, and I will serve you by your side and become your most loyal servant."

"Can I trust you?" Tang Mo asked Matthews in the noisy factory.

Matthews solemnly swore: "Of course, I swear by the name of Matthews, and I am willing to be your follower until the end of my life. From today on, you are my master, Matthews!"

"Then, Matthews, you are welcome to officially join Tang's Weapons Workshop." Tang Mo said solemnly as he looked down at the strong old man who might only be around 1.4 meters with a smile.

"Thank you, thank you..." Matthews was a little embarrassed, he had a beard all over his face, so Tang Mo didn't see the dwarf blushing.

But Tang Mo planned to let Matthews take a look at his newly drawn blueprints from the very beginning, so he tilted his head and motioned for Matthews to follow: "Since you are willing to offer your loyalty, come with me." , I'll show you something good."

"Okay, master." Matthews responded to Tang Mo in a naive voice, and raised his foot to follow.

This time it was Tang Mo's turn to be a little embarrassed. He was still a little uncomfortable with the title of master.So, he stopped in his tracks, and said a little uncomfortable: "Uh... this name..."

"What's wrong with this title?" Matthews looked at Tang Mo disapprovingly, and asked back.

"No, it's nothing...come with me!" Tang Mo got used to it, and finally decided to use this contemporary address, and said to Matthews again.

(End of this chapter)