Chapter 927: Butterfly Wings

The afterglow of the setting sun penetrated through the glass windows of the school and reflected the faces of the students.

After explaining the problem of steel-cased bullets, Xiao Ming explained the problem of the bottom edge taper of the bullet. The disadvantage of steel-cased bullets is that they are easy to jam, and changing the bottom edge taper can improve this shortcoming.

Of course, this is only an improvement. In addition to determining the issue of steel-cased bullets, he also determined the lead-core copper-cased warhead and copper primer, which cannot be replaced by steel.

For the production of this bullet, Xiao Ming did not set the standard too high, because the use of copper-shelled bullets in this era is a waste, and rough firearms are easy to produce, even if the damage rate of steel-shelled bullets is higher, it does not matter. That's one reason why he chose copper-cased bullets.

"Your Majesty, the production of this metal bullet is a big project."

When Lin Wentao walked to Xiao Ming's side, he couldn't help shaking his head. The machinery involved in the afternoon's explanation was complex and varied, and this could not be achieved overnight.

Xiao Ming understood what Lin Wentao meant, he said, "Some of the mechanical energy in the machinery factory will be handed over to other students. You are a top mechanical talent, so of course you should focus on the most difficult areas. I know this set of production. Machinery is difficult, so I will give you time, but not too long."

"Yes, Your Majesty, after returning home, the lower officials will hand over everything that can be handed over, and concentrate on studying this matter." Lin Wentao said with a bow.

Song Changping said: "As soon as the metal bullet is released, the firearms will definitely undergo major changes. This is really exciting."

"That's right, Your Majesty, this bullet and cannonball are the same thing. Bullets can use metal shells, and the same goes for cannonballs. The officer is now suddenly enlightened, and cannonballs should be changed like bullets. As a result, the difficulty of breech guns It was solved."

Chen Qi laughed while talking.

Xiao Ming showed a smile, the industrial base has accumulated to a certain extent, and the explosion of technology is the inevitable result.

He gave Chen Qi an approving look, and then said to Song Changping: "Once metal bullets can be produced, your military factory will give me that kind of weapon against cavalry. This can't be delayed."

Song Changping was shocked, he understood what Xiao Ming meant, this kind of weapon that could be fired continuously was always in his conception until it was confirmed by Xiao Ming.

"Xiaoguan, keep it in mind." Song Changping said.

After chatting with a few people again, Xiao Ming returned to the palace. He has already given the rough plan for today, and the rest needs to be practiced by Lin Wentao and others.

In addition to the metal bullets that appeared in the age of electricity, Xiao Ming now has many things that can use electricity, such as radios, telephones, and cameras, but these things obviously need to be done step by step.

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London, England.

When the Great Yu Kingdom was cheering for the advent of the electric power era, the technological development here never stopped. While steam engines were popularized in various industries in the UK, more research on steam engines was also underway.

However, the arrival of defectors from the Great Yu Kingdom clearly showed signs of acceleration in this process, and this made the entire British aristocracy feel excited, especially when they succeeded in imitating captive rifles and fuzes.

"It's astounding that a small change in the shape of a bullet can make such a change in a musket. Maybe we can send the colonies of North America rebels to hell with this new batch of weapons and shells." Ston was full of confidence after watching the Sequoias practice their new musket.

Cordia stood beside Paston, and he said solemnly: "I think the most critical issue now is not North America, but the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Great Yu Kingdom. In my opinion, we should give up the current situation. We have a hostile relationship with the Great Yu Kingdom, and seek to improve our relationship with the Great Yu Kingdom to promote the development of British technology. There is no doubt that the technology of the Great Yu Kingdom is now ahead of us in some aspects."

"Oh, forget it, Kodia, you are an excellent scientist, but you are not a politician. If the colonies in the world are cakes, then the cakes in the world are basically divided by Europe, so the industrial country of Dayu is The rise of the United Kingdom will inevitably come to steal the cake we eat, this is the irreconcilable contradiction between us and nothing else, because once we lose all the colonies, the interests of Britain will be seriously damaged."

"Can the struggle for interests between nations only end in war?"

"It's basically right." Paston's expression was a little dignified.

In fact, the entire British aristocracy is very uneasy about the rise of this eastern empire, and at the same time, it is impossible to judge the next move of this empire.

Like disrupting Europe, they instinctively wanted to use other countries to slow the rise of the Great Yu Kingdom, but the Great Yu Kingdom thwarted their plots time and time again.

The only thing that is fortunate now is that the Dayu Kingdom is too far away from them, and they still have plenty of time to prepare.

"So it's impossible to send some people to study in the Great Yu Country?" Kodia felt a little regretful.

"No one will let a group of thieves enter their home to study, and now we are thieves in the eyes of the people of Da Yu." Paston shrugged.

Then he turned to Murphy, who was watching the excitement, "I think we should talk to the Tsarist Russia and ask them to cause some trouble for the people of Dayu."

"It's not necessary, they are greedy enough, and sooner or later they will conflict with the Great Yu Kingdom." Murphy is playing with the new musket, "We may be able to sell some weapons to them at that time, this is a sure-fire business. "

Paston gave a thumbs up, "No wonder you will be the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, I hope Russia will not lose too badly."

After speaking, the two suddenly burst out laughing.

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Morgan City.

Vasily wiped the blood on the knife, and at his feet three Kanto people fell in a pool of blood, from Niebuchu all the way to Morgan to establish a stronghold. On the way, they did everything to burn, kill and loot. The wild beasts in the forest are still uncivilized, and they are very good at slaughtering against these savage tribes.

Because this is how they captured Siberia, and now they are ordered to go south, and the fertile land here will soon become the territory of Tsarist Russia.

"Vasily, will what they say be true?"

A blond young man said to Vasily: "Just now they learned from the mouths of these three natives that there are troops with firearms stationed in the southern Jianzhou city."

"Ivan, when did you become so timid? It's not like you haven't seen these indigenous armies. As long as five hundred people can beat them everywhere, the most important question now is how much we can grab. Things to go back, this time I don't want to come empty-handed." Vasily smiled grimly...

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