1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 223 Nobel

After the experiment was over, Allison let his apprentices go on to other jobs.

Walter stopped Nobel who was about to leave.

"Nobel, Mr. Liang wants to see you."

"see me?"

Nobel was very surprised. He didn't understand that a big man like Liang Yao would name him and ask to see him, an unknown [-]-year-old Swedish youth.

He thought that Liang Yao had come to see his teacher Alison, because Alison was a well-known chemical expert and engineer in the United States, and he had many related patents in his hand.

According to the rumors he learned, the rich American has a strong interest in inventions and patents.

"Yes, you are lucky." Walter patted Nobel on the shoulder and said.

"Mr. Walter, you told me last time that you left New York to go to California, is that true?" Nobel asked curiously.

"It's true. Mr. Liang set up a Walter laboratory in California specially for me. He also provided me with manpower and good treatment. I can concentrate on my inventions and creations there."

Speaking of Walter's laboratory, Walter's face is filled with a happy and satisfied smile.

He is a pure inventor. He has his own laboratory, sufficient funds for experiments, and it is his biggest dream to devote himself to invention and creation.

As long as he comes to California, he can realize this dream, and he is very satisfied with the result.

"Special laboratory? Sufficient funds?"

Nobel opened his eyes wide and said enviously.

"It is the dream of all researchers to be able to do research without distraction. Every time we do experiments in the factory, we will receive complaints. My master is very troubled by this."

"If I were a resident of this neighborhood, I would also complain to you. The experiment of your master and apprentice is not an ordinary experiment, it is very dangerous." Walter said to Nobel.

"Behave well in front of Mr. Liang in a while. You are very talented in inventions and creations. Mr. Liang is also very interested in you. Maybe you can also get funding from Mr. Liang to set up your own laboratory in California and obtain special experiments. site?"

"Really?" Nobel's eyes lit up.

He also knows that his experiments are dangerous. When he was a child in Sweden, he often saw his father doing dangerous experiments and was expelled by the Swedish authorities.

Later, he moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Russian authorities treated his family well. Unfortunately, he could not speak Russian, nor could he integrate into the local culture, and Russians were also relatively xenophobic, so his life in Russia was not comfortable.

I heard that the United States is very tolerant to inventors, so I came to the United States.

Compared with Russia, the atmosphere in the United States is indeed better, but it is not so good that he can conduct explosive experiments as he pleases.

Before meeting Nobel, Liang Yao first met Alison, the owner of Alison's workshop.

Liang Yao dedicated 100 million US dollars to set up a foundation and the establishment of the Liang Yao Invention Award, which is already well known in the United States.

For the invention world, this is great news.

Even if it is only the third place that wins the Invention Award, it will have a huge bonus of 1 US dollars, and it can also get funding from Liang Yao.

The winners of the first Liang Yao Invention Award, except for the second-placed Ward team, were originally members of the American Group.

Eriksson and Clover in third place, and Walter in first place have received funding from Liang Yao, and will get their own laboratories in California.

Many in the invention circle are eager to try, hoping to become the winner of the next Liang Yao Invention Award.

Allison is no exception, although his financial conditions are better than Walter's. He has four properties for rent in New York, and he can receive a lot of money every month, and his income is not bad.

But his experimental research is also very expensive, and it would be a great thing to get additional funding to ease the financial pressure.

After a short exchange of pleasantries, Liang Yao took out his blueprint of the metal case bullet. The structure of the bullet on the blueprint is roughly the same as that of the existing side needle ammunition. The biggest difference is that the primer is in the center of the bottom of the case.

This kind of bullet is called medium-shot bullet in later generations, and it is the most widely used bullet.

1851 The most widely used and most mature metal bullet side needle ammunition.

There is a small firing pin protruding from the side of the side needle bomb, which is fired by the hammer of the gun.However, this type of bullet is not safe to carry and transport, and it is quite troublesome to place the needle at a specific angle when using it.

The side needle bomb essentially transfers the flash cap of the flash cap gun from the gun to the flash cap. This early metal shell bullet is only a transitional product. Although it is very advanced now, it will not be long before it will be eliminated.

Liang Yao still decided to do it once and for all, and directly engage in medium-fire ammunition. Whether it is carried, transported or used, medium-fire ammunition has more advantages than edge needle ammunition.

"Your idea is very good. If it is used in the military, this bullet is obviously more promising than the needle bullet."

Alison gave this kind of bullet a high evaluation, thinking that Liang Yao's idea was very good, but in the next second, he poured cold water on Liang Yao again.

"With all due respect, you only considered the bullets, but did not fully consider the guns that use the bullets. Whether it is a flintlock gun or a revolver on your waist, they all have one common feature, that is, the hammer is powerful enough. The ability to fire the primer is easy, which is why the side pin ammunition is so popular.

If the primer is in the center of the bottom of the shell, you can only choose the firing pin that moves horizontally to fire. However, the current spring produced in the United States cannot exert enough force for the firing pin to activate the primer in the bottom center of the shell. "

After talking for a long time, the problem returned to the material.

It seems that in all technology trees, steel is a threshold that cannot be circumvented, and it is impossible to opportunistically.

"The material of the primer is also a big problem." Noble glanced at the drawing curiously and added.

"You are Nobel?" Liang Yao looked at the young apprentice who had just approached him and said.

"Yes, sir." Nobel nodded.

At this time, Nobel was still a young man without a beard, and his appearance was relatively handsome. Although he was wearing an apprentice's overalls, which were covered with dust, he still couldn't hide his elegance.

Nobel had only received formal elementary school education in his hometown, but his family conditions were not bad. After his family moved to Russia, the old Nobel specially hired a tutor for him to teach him cultural knowledge, and Nobel himself Just studious, so Nobel's cultural quality is very good.

"I have considered the issue of the primer. This liquid is called nitroglycerin, and it is flammable and explosive."

Liang Yao carefully took out a strong glass bottle from his pocket, which contained a yellow oily transparent liquid called nitroglycerin, which was a medicine for treating angina pectoris.

There are many clinics in New York, and it is not difficult to get them. The bottle of nitroglycerin in Liang Yao's hand was bought from a clinic.

The primer of the first generation of fixed-loaded metal bullets used nitroglycerin, and the explosive nature of nitroglycerin was precisely because Nobel accidentally dropped the experimental test tube on the ground and exploded during the experiment, which made Nobel realize this. explosive properties of liquids.

It's just that the price of nitroglycerin is a bit high. Nobel's younger brother died in this accident.
"Mr. Liang, do you know chemistry?" Nobel stared curiously at the interesting liquid in Liang Yao's hand, "Can I take a closer look at this liquid?"

"Chemistry. I only know some superficial knowledge, and the knowledge of chemistry is definitely not as rich as you professionals."

Liang Yao carefully handed the glass bottle containing nitroglycerin to the curious Nobel and reminded him.

"I gave it to you. This kind of thing is very dangerous. Be very careful when studying and observing it. It will explode if it falls to the ground."

"I'll pay attention."

Nobel accepted Liang Yao's nitroglycerin very happily, and planned to study it after returning home.

"If this liquid is really flammable and explosive, I think your bullet can definitely be manufactured, and the requirements for the firing pin will not be so high."

Having said that, Nobel seemed to have thought of something, showing a painful expression, and continued after hesitating for a while.

"It's just that this kind of chemistry should be used in industry, to mine mines and build roads, for the benefit of mankind, not for war, to kill the same kind."

"The purpose of war is for peace." Liang Yao changed the subject and said to Nobel and Alison.

"It's too dangerous for you to conduct experiments here. I appreciate your talents. California is currently introducing high-quality talents. If you are willing to come to California, I will provide you with the same treatment as Mr. Walter.

California is sparsely populated, so it is no problem to set aside a special area for them to use for experiments.

Moreover, California is currently mining and building roads, and the research of the two is also very useful in California. "

"The same treatment as Mr. Walter?" Nobel said very excitedly.

"Can I also get my own lab in California with your funding?"

"Of course, California welcomes all people with lofty ideals." Liang Yao gave Nobel a very positive answer.

Nobel is responsible for half of the American Army. As long as he is willing to go to California, Liang Yao is willing to pay a high price.

What's more, at this time, Nobel has not yet gained fame, and the requirements are very low, and it doesn't cost much to bring Nobel to California.

If there is a little bit of guidance in the future, Nobel will come up with safe explosives, which can not only be used for military purposes, but also be used for mining and building roads.

The two railways that Liang Yao valued most: the Pacific Railway and the Los Angeles-Houston Railway, both of which had a long route to pass through the mountains, so there was a great demand for explosives.

If explosives are produced, the efficiency of road construction will also be greatly improved.

"Your conditions make it impossible for me to refuse." Nobel said.

After Nobel made his statement, Liang Yao looked at Alison who was beside him.

After pondering for a moment, Allison said, "Sounds good, but my family is here."

"If you want, you can move your family to California like Mr. Walter." Liang Yao said.

(End of this chapter)