Chapter 1131 The 3rd Xianxue
Acting as soon as he thought of it, Roland immediately went to the ammunition factory after leaving the Third Border City.
Although Anna is not in Neverwinter at the moment, if his idea is correct, this part of the transformation can be completed with existing technology alone.
In other words, only in this way can it have the value of mass production.
After walking into the factory surrounded by personal guards, the unprepared workers immediately fell to their knees. The atmosphere was full of surprise and excitement. Looking at everyone's fanatical eyes, Roland realized that his behavior might have been a little too impulsive, but since he was already here, he had no choice but to make the mistake and turn the experimental trip into a condolence and inspection trip.
After finally getting the energetic workers to return to their posts, he immediately ordered the person in charge, "Call the most skilled foreman in the factory. I have something I want to trial-produce."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The principle of tracer bullets is not complicated. Simply put, the solid warhead is hollowed out, filled with luminescent agent, combustion accelerant and delayed gunpowder, and then sealed with a tail tube and aluminum foil. When the bullet is fired, the propellant gases break through the foil, igniting the delayed powder until the luminescent agent burns, eventually forming a bright trail.
For future generations with all types of chemical industries, this is just a matter of adding an extra production line, but in Neverwinter, where industrial projects are extremely unbalanced, it is obviously a headache. The luminescent agent is generally a mixture of strontium nitrate, magnesium aluminum powder and barium peroxide, which means that if you want to mass-produce tracer bullets, you must first overcome the industrial production lines of these compounds. As for the level of the chemical industry in his own territory, Roland naturally knows very well. Until now, the Ministry of Chemical Industry has not dared to say that it can definitely meet the supply of machine gun ammunition for the First Army, let alone other things.
The person in charge quickly found a craftsman. To his surprise, the craftsman was not a trembling old man with gray hair, but a young man in his mid-twenties. He knelt down on one knee excitedly and saluted like a knight, "Your Majesty, how can I help you?"
Roland immediately realized that, yes, Neverwinter has entered the era of mechanical production, and the younger generation with stronger learning ability is becoming the main force in the wave of industrialization. This is also a scene that is difficult to see in handicraft workshops. The speed of technological progress exceeds that of age groups. In the face of new production tools, past experience is no longer applicable.
Thinking about it now, most of the busy people in the factory are in their twenties and thirties. Considering that they have already held important positions in key positions, the future of Graycastle is really worth looking forward to.
Roland nodded with satisfaction, "I want to add something new to the bullet, just do as I say."
His idea was simple. Since the "stone tablet" would emit a dazzling light when it was violently deformed, the same tracer effect might be achieved with the help of the impact of gunpowder gas.
Its specific principle is similar to that of a stamping machine. A gradually tightening gourd mouth is cut out inside the warhead, and the bottom is filled with a thin layer of stone tablet slices. When the bullet is fired, the expanding gas will directly squeeze the slices into the gourd mouth. Due to the existence of the bayonet in the middle, even after the bullet is ejected from the chamber, the slice cannot return to its original shape, which is equivalent to being in a shrinking state, thus continuously emitting light until the potential is exhausted.
After a few explanations, the other party fully understood his intention and agreed.
Just one day later, a verification report was delivered to Roland's desk.
The results proved that this method is indeed feasible. After many attempts, the more than twenty bullets that were successfully modified could all see obvious flashes, and the barrage left a clearly discernible light mark in front of everyone.
He couldn't help but feel very excited!
Night battles in which the shooting impact point cannot be seen have always been a major weakness of the First Army's fortress-based tactics. Even with the use of flares, it is still extremely difficult to achieve daytime shooting levels under dim lighting conditions. In addition, if you put a machine gun on an airplane, this problem will only become more acute. Even on a cloudless and sunny day, the pilot may not know where he shot the bullet. If such a simple method can be used to achieve the instruction effect, it will undoubtedly be of great benefit to the upcoming battle of divine will.
What's more, due to the continuous consumption of luminescent agent, the weight and center of gravity of traditional tracer bullets will change, which will eventually lead to the deviation of the ballistic trajectory. Therefore, when it was first introduced, there was also a saying that "if the tracer bullet hits, it means that other bullets did not hit." Using non-consumable "stone tablet" fragments as indicator lights, the performance is actually better than the traditional method. As long as the bullet body is slightly lengthened, the flight characteristics of the new tracer bullet can be almost the same as that of a normal bullet.
The only question left is how many "stone tablets" are available in the extreme south.
…
A week later, the two discoverers of the desert ruins arrived at Shoal Harbor.
In the living room, Roland asked again about the strange scene they discovered under the water hole.
The answers of the two men were generally consistent with the content in the report. Before encountering the armored giant scorpion, their exploration distance was only a few hundred meters, and they had no idea what was behind the so-called "stone wall".
In other words, the "stele" they saw was likely only a small part of it.
After all, judging from the murals, there should be quite a few corpses that can make blood flow into rivers.
In addition, one thing described by Sandman Sinbad made him very concerned, that is, the environment in the cave was like a Yinchuan oasis, and there was even the rumored extinct God's Flower.
If the once vast grassland was really degraded into a desert because of the departure of the three gods' messengers, then the underground of the Endless Cape should be no exception.
Perhaps the rumors themselves are biased, or perhaps there are other mysteries hidden there.
He couldn't wait to dig up the desert and take a look.
After asking about the situation, Roland left the fjord man alone.
"Your diving attire is very interesting, and the ruins you discovered are enough to be remembered in history." He took a slow sip of tea. "To be honest, I was a little surprised to see that you were able to use the steam engine in new inventions. Most people find it difficult to even use it after buying it. Without technical personnel sent by the factory to give guidance, they can only stand aside in a daze, let alone modify it. With this ability alone, half of your foot will be damaged. Stepping onto the podium of a lifelong honorary explorer.”
"Thank you so much for your praise," Rex said excitedly. "It also took me half a year to figure out the principle of controlling it. If you need it, I can give you priority in supplying you with diving attire, and the price will not be discounted at all. question"
"No, you misunderstood, I don't need your diving attire," Roland smiled slightly, "In fact, I can make better ones if I want."
Rex blinked, as if he wasn't expecting such a reply. He grinned awkwardly, as if trying to force a smile, "Your Majesty..."
Roland interrupted him directly, "You may think I'm bragging, but that doesn't matter. What I really want is the Society of Strange Objects."
The other party couldn't help being stunned, "I... don't understand what you mean..."
"I know what you want to prove, and I can help realize it." Roland said straightforwardly, "There are two kinds of sage's learning in the world: stargazing and alchemy. Putting aside the former, I think what you have done There is no essential difference between magic and alchemy. They both create new things for human beings. So why can't we regard strange things as the third kind of sage's learning and establish a corresponding industry association?"
Rex's breathing suddenly became rapid, and he suddenly realized the meaning of these words. If someone else said this, he would only think it was nonsense, or even ridicule. Compared to the famous Alchemists Association and Star Gazing Society, the Society of Strange Objects is not worth mentioning at all. But the King of Graycastle is different. With his fame and momentum, this is not an impossible thing.
He swallowed and felt his voice became hoarse, "Then... what's the price?"
Since the other party intends to help the Magical Object Society clear its name, it is impossible for him to have a motive.
"all of these."
"What……?"
"Ahem, no, I mean, you will work for me." Roland cleared his throat, "Move to Neverwinter City and become a part of Graycastle. All research results belong to me, including the sales rights. and the right to use it. And you will gain honor and wealth, as well as a more ideal research environment."
"I..." Rex didn't know how to answer for a moment. Although the things they created were scorned and criticized, they were still like their own children. If they were handed over to others like this, most of the people in the Oddities Club would not be willing to agree.
"I know this needs serious consideration. You should go back to your resting place and think about it carefully." Roland stood up and pushed a book next to him in front of him. "Just give me an answer in three days."
"Your Majesty, this is..." Rex held up the book and asked in confusion.
"The reward for discovering the ruins." He answered with raised corners of his mouth.