Rebirth of the Spanish Empire.

Chapter 5 The Arrival of Talents

On March 1875, 3, two foreigners walked into the palace under the leadership of the palace servants.

These two people were Maxim and Vieri whom Alfonso ordered his servants to look for a month ago.

In the living room of the palace, Alfonso was excitedly waiting for their arrival.

Maxim was very excited when he saw Alfonso and said: "Your Majesty, thank you for your appreciation. We will definitely complete the tasks you have given us seriously."

Although since the end of the American Civil War, he has been employed by the Olinford Company in Boston, USA, relying on the patent fees brought by the rapid fire extinguisher, he has also lived a relatively wealthy life.

But when a monarch from a European power personally sent someone to find him, confessed his appreciation for his talent, and recruited him.

This temptation from social status was indeed too great for him, so he immediately accepted Alfonso's solicitation.

He has been interested in weapons since he was a child. In 1881, he went to Europe for inspection. Due to various reasons, the famous Maxim machine gun came out.

As for the other two indispensable combinations of machine guns, one is gold bullet shells, and the other is smokeless gunpowder that makes world wars particularly cruel.

Since the advent of smokeless gunpowder, the French's first smokeless gunpowder rifle, the Lebel 1886.

In the later period, the "Mosin Nagant Rifle", "Sheffield Rifle" and "G98 Rifle" were the main weapons of World War I and all did not require smokeless gunpowder.

The birth of the artifact smokeless gunpowder also ushered in an unprecedented development of artillery. Britain's most advanced Armstrong breech-loading cannon can only fire 2 shells per minute, and most of the time is used to restore the gun position.

The French M1897 75mm rapid-fire cannon, with its hydraulic short recoil mechanism and copper-skinned smokeless gunpowder shells, allows the cannon to fire 15 shells per minute.

In fact, the Kingdom of Spain during this period had a relatively complete military manufacturing chain. Whether it is rifles, machine guns, or artillery, these light military weapons can actually be built independently.

What the Kingdom of Spain lacks is just people who can point out the direction for their research, and the emergence of Maxim and Vieri just makes up for this major shortcoming in the Kingdom of Spain's research and development.

Unlike the excited Maxim, Vieri was a more rational scientist. Born in the middle class, he was less excited and more rational.

Vieri glanced at the excited Maxim, and then asked Alfonso: "Why does Your Majesty like us two so much?"

"Because you have the talent I need and in Spain you can use your talent without any restrictions.

Not long ago, Spain just ended a brutal civil war. We are eager to equip our army with better weapons, and you are the most suitable candidates that I think after long observation. "

Alfonso did not explain too much, but said to Vieri with an encouraging smile.

“I am particularly optimistic about the future of smokeless gunpowder. I think it can replace the role of black gunpowder in warfare, and you happen to be an expert in this field.

As for Maxim next to you, I think he can make firearms for firing smokeless gunpowder. There is no doubt that you are the best partner. "

Speaking of this, Alfonso's face showed a hint of excitement.

Because Alfonso was a history worker and military enthusiast in his previous life, he recruited weapons designers and scientists who would have been famous in the world to work in the Kingdom of Spain in advance.

Develop advanced weapons for the Spanish army. This was something that excited him immensely.

"Your Majesty, you have successfully convinced me that I will work for you."

Vieri's face was inevitably a little excited. Because even if he is a truly talented person, he is afraid that others will not discover his talent.

Maxim, who was beside Vieri, was overwhelmed with joy at this time. As a child from a poor family in the United States, Maxim looked forward to status and wealth more than anyone else.

"I don't know when His Majesty needs us to start working. I think my partner and I can't wait now." Vieri pointed at Maxim, who already looked happy.

Alfonso saw this and just smiled slightly.

"I have arranged accommodation for you in the arsenal located on the outskirts of Madrid. I have asked people to organize your research room for you. If you have arranged your life, I think you can work at any time."

Alfonso also attaches great importance to the arrival of these two weapons experts, because these are important figures who can make the Spanish Army skip twenty years! "Thank you, Your Majesty. I don't know what your Majesty's requirements are for our work. We will fulfill your Majesty's wishes!" Vieri said.

In the era of 1875, let alone the navy, the main combat weapons of the army were nothing more than guns and cannons.

“I wanted to get a rifle that was cheap and easy to use, had a longer range than the guns currently in service with the military, and had high accuracy.

A gun that can fire countless bullets in an instant. I hope it can have a good suppression effect on the enemy on the battlefield.

A rapid-fire gun that can fire up to 15 rounds per minute and weighs no more than 1.5 tons. "

Alfonso told the two of them about the requirements for manufacturing smokeless powder rifles, Maxim machine guns, and Miss 75 rapid-fire cannons.

Of course, he also understood that making such a request in this era must be very strict, but if he did not strictly rely on natural development, then Alfonso would not need to ask them to work.

"You don't have to be afraid. Your research, no matter what you need, financial, manpower, material resources, will meet your needs. As a reward, I will establish a machinery company on the original site of the Madrid Military Factory, and each of you will have 100% one of the shares.”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Vieri and Maxim originally wanted to refuse, but the offer was too much.

Friends who have no idea can think about it when you have 1% of Tencent's shares, and you can understand why they did not refuse at this time.

“All weapons require smokeless powder to fire, so I would like to see smokeless powder come out first.

By the way, I have three design drawings here, as well as some basic research results on smokeless gunpowder. "

The result of the research was how to make nitrocellulose, and Alfonso just wrote things like nitroglycerin on it.

The design drawing directly plagiarized the appearance of the Mosin Nagant, Maxim machine gun, and Miss 75 rapid-fire cannon, and put some vaguely remembered key points on it. The two people had to do detailed research to create the real thing. Implement.

"We will not disappoint His Majesty's expectations." Maxim and Vieira took the drawings, glanced at them, and replied in unison.

Alfonso smiled and waved his hand, "There are already people outside to take you back. Go quickly, get ready early, and start early."

The two of them immediately left the palace.

"By the way, Howard, help me set up an arms factory, called the Spanish National Ordnance Manufacturing Factory.

From now on, you will help me take care of the up-and-down affairs of this military factory. Now, I will help these two people create what I want. "

Alfonso said to Howard, who was standing behind him.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

As an old man who has followed Alfonso for more than ten years, Alfonso naturally knows his abilities. He is just a military factory, so there is no problem for Howard.

"By the way, inform General Castro and ask him to start recruiting military factory workers among the demobilized soldiers.

Wages are paid at 1 times the average wage. "Alfonso asked the messenger to deliver the message. Young and strong young people are naturally the first choice for the arsenal workers.

"Oh, yes, I actually forgot to draw the military uniform and have it made."

Alfonso slapped his head and he actually forgot about this.

Military uniform is the potential soul of an army and a symbol of its majesty! Recruiting troops from the public often relies on these handsome military uniforms, and the military uniforms of the Third Reich are definitely a typical representative!

Because Alfonso believes that only handsome military uniforms can reflect the majesty of soldiers, thereby attracting more passionate young people to join the army!

Alfonso suddenly looked forward to the sight of everyone in the Spanish Army armed with advanced weapons and equipment, wearing German Type 36 military uniforms and M16 helmets. This is absolutely stunning!
  Although Hitler was not a good person, the troops he commanded were indeed handsome enough, which made Alfonso want to experience such a scene!

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(End of this chapter)