1717 New American Empire

April 1, 1719, was a memorable day for the entire Yanhuang Trading Company. On this day, under the joint planning of five young people, the Yanhuang Trading Company began to truly show its sharp claws. Of course, all of this

It is the summary of history by future generations. For Xiao Lin, today is the day when the Yanhuang Trading Company's first-generation artillery, the 75mm Heavy Punch Type 1 front-loading rifled gun, was test-fired.

Three weeks ago, the finished product of Heavy Fist Form 1 was produced, including ten sets of ammunition. It also took Xiao Lin three weeks to transport an artillery piece and Yu Xiao to the American continent.

.Originally, Xiao Lin was quite afraid of Yu Wei and Zhenzhu meeting each other. Yu Wei wouldn’t say it anymore, New Century has a bit of a tomboy character, and Zhenzhu, even though she looks like a little woman now, before

But I have been hanging out in the forest where the jungle is strong for a long time, and I am no worse than a man.

Just in case, Xiao Lin greeted Qu Jun, Zhao Menghai, and Yu Xiao. If he saw two people showing signs of fighting, he would immediately help Xiao Lin pull them apart. However, a woman's brain circuit,

It’s really not something that men can understand. When the two women met, nothing terrible happened. Zhang Yaling pulled the two of them and disappeared in front of everyone for a while. When they had dinner together in the evening, the four men were surprised to find that the two women

They actually became good sisters, and they weren't just pretending to be.

Xiao Lin asked his mother in surprise what had happened, and his mother told her that it was actually easy to handle. Yu Wei had accepted that women would continue to appear around Xiao Lin for a while, but it was impossible for her to leave Xiao Lin and only ask for one

The position of eldest wife and future queen. As for Pearl, she has accepted the fact that a strong man can have many women since she was a child. She also felt that Yu Wei could not help Xiao Lin's career as much as Yu Wei, so she agreed to Yu Wei being the eldest wife.

The key is that the two women have joined forces and are ready to drain Xiao Lin dry together to avoid adding more sisters.

Okay, let’s not talk about the relationship between men and women for now. The next day, the four impatient men got up early and started working. It is said that a man’s romance is a cannon. Every man with a heart and blood, as long as he sees

This god of war-level weapon will make people's hearts beat. Although this cannon is front-loaded and can only fire solid projectiles, its design performance is much more powerful than cannons made in Europe in the 18th century.

Because of the mature cannon rifling, the effective range of the cannon is designed to reach 1,500 meters. Although it cannot be said where to hit, the error does not exceed five square meters. Moreover, after simplifying the loading steps

, the rate of fire reached six rounds per minute, which is one round in ten seconds. This speed is terrifying enough. Even the latest four-pounder gun of the French cannot reach this rate of fire.

There are 120mm mortars, and Xiao Lin also specially selected a hundred people to train as the future artillery force. Among them, seven white people were gunners in the army and had personally operated front-loading artillery. But today

, the entire test gun process will be completed by these seven people. They have no fear of exploding the barrel. Of course, there was still a little fear before. However, the conditions offered by Wei Xiao are really too tempting.

As long as the test firing is successful and the operation method is learned, these seven people will immediately be promoted and make a fortune. From being a private, they will start to enjoy the treatment of second lieutenant. Moreover, after each person leads a company, he can be promoted to company commander. This

The treatment was three times what they were enjoying now. People died for money and birds died for food. The seven of them also plucked up the courage to take the job. Fortunately, they had already put down their hands as soon as they saw this heavy-hitting cannon.

Heartbroken.

The integrated gun body looked like a solid thing made by a good gunsmith. They had never seen what is called a standardized industrial production process, but based on their own knowledge, they could definitely confirm that this gun could not exist.

Regarding the matter of exploding the barrel, the seven people pushed the cannon out of the warehouse and moved the special ammunition to a suitable place. After they finished their work, the four Xiao Lins had just arrived at the testing site.

"Boss, it's ready. We can start test firing right away."

"Okay, let's start right away. We'll just watch here and learn how to operate it."

"Yes, we have watched it all night and practiced it ten times according to your instructions."

"Well, don't worry, I will fulfill my promise."

Johnny, the strong white man who came to report in front of Xiao Lin, was encouraged by Xiao Lin again, and the last trace of uneasiness in his heart disappeared. He cheered up, led his six brothers, and began to operate. Before the heavy punch,

The rifled gun is not heavy, weighing only one hundred kilograms in total. Because it uses 21st century steel and rubber tires, it can be pulled by one person. If it were not for some defects of the front-mounted gun, the weight could continue to be reduced.

The heavy-punch type artillery projectiles weigh nine kilograms in solid form, eight kilograms in bloom in total, and the chain projectile weighs the smallest, seven kilograms in total. The gunpowder is still yellow gunpowder, and was researched by Zhao Menghai, a graduate student with some chemistry knowledge.

Next, it was also the first time to try to use yellow gunpowder to fire a muzzle-loaded artillery. Seven people opened the ammunition box, first took out a small piece of gunpowder wrapped in oil paper from the gunpowder box, tore open a corner specially left, and then put the gunpowder

Pour into the bottom of the cannon.

Then, he took out a nine-pound solid bullet and put it in from the muzzle. The heavy punch-type artillery did not use a fuze to fire, but used a flintlock-style gun to amplify the gun. Because this was the first time.

In fact, Zhao Menghai himself had no idea what he was doing. Fortunately, he didn't tell anyone about it.

The seven people loaded the ammunition, took a deep breath, and moved the launch handle of the artillery. In a place invisible to the naked eye, the flint was excited and sparks were raised. The yellow gunpowder was ignited at once, and the huge force pushed the projectile to fly.

Go out and head straight towards the preset target.

"Bang!"

With a huge impact, the artillery shot miraculously and accurately hit the target for the first time. The two-meter-thick wooden wall collapsed instantly. Although it was not penetrated, the internal structure was completely destroyed.

"Okay, keep shooting."

Xiao Lin saw the effect of the first shell and laughed with satisfaction. There are still ten shells, which must be shot today. The shooting angle of the heavy fist type one artillery design is -8 degrees to 40 degrees, ten shells

, and was able to test some large angles. Three rounds of both blooming bullets and chain bullets were tested, and the artillery performed very well. There was only one chain bullet, because the shooters were too excited and missed the target.

After the shooting was over, Xiao Lin took the four brothers to inspect the target set up. There were wooden walls and stones, and the effect of the cannonballs could be clearly seen on it. The seven shooters kept saying that the shooting effect was very good.

The ground is good, better than the cannons used in the British army in the past, and the shooting effect has reached the level of a twenty-pound cannon. Of course, Xiao Lin also saw that these people were flattering, and they could only exceed the eighteen-pound cannon at most.

Just a trace.

However, Xiao Lin was already very satisfied. Eighteen-pound cannons were not commonly equipped by the British army. Only the most elite troops were equipped with eighteen-pound cannons. And even these eighteen-pound cannons had a low rate of fire.

It was impossible to reach a speed of six rounds per minute. Therefore, with this kind of cannon, Xiao Lin had nothing to worry about when facing the British army.

"Menghai, give it a heavy punch and we must complete production here as soon as possible."

"No problem, boss, the production method is not complicated. As long as the most difficult gun body structure is completed there, the rest can be completed here as long as enough steel is transported."

"Okay, that's all we can do for the time being. Of course, it would be best to be able to produce all the components, but we can't rush this. By the way, how is the research progress of the 120mm heavy punch II type?"

"This matter can't be rushed, boss. It's just me and my sister-in-law. We are really busy. What suggestions did I give you before?"

"Well, okay, I'll give it a try next time I go back."

Now that he already has the 75mm Heavy Punch Style 1, Xiao Lin certainly needs the 120mm Heavy Punch Style 2. However, Yu Wei and Zhao Menghai alone can develop the Heavy Punch Style 1.

It's a blessing. Therefore, Zhao Menghai pointed out a new method before. Since Xiao Lin has already had a relationship with Sorento, why not make use of this friendship. As long as he can build a good relationship on Sorento's territory, it will be completely

You can do these things on Sorento's territory.

You know, Sorento will definitely take over his father's business in the future. And if this family business wants to develop and grow, it is probably inseparable from the support of China. Of course, Xiao Lin can also play a big role. He said

Come on, the two have lost contact for more than half a year. The items entrusted by Sorento were completely completed in Xiao Lin's factory before they came, and they were waiting for Sorento to bring someone to receive them. However, I am afraid that Sorento will really encounter this problem.

When the danger comes, there is no sign of contacting him.

Xiao Lin temporarily forgot about this matter and began to mobilize the entire Yanhuang Trading Company. Because he knew that the war was coming soon. Two thousand troops and two regiments had already been formed, and their combat effectiveness was also high.

It has been formed. Xiao Lin is thinking about whether to form a regiment of soldiers again. Yanhuang Type 1 rifles have been in production, and even if four more battalions are added, it will be enough. After this period of hard work, Yanhuang Town has been able to produce its own

Bullets, even bullet casings, are also produced here.

Added up, there are already five million rounds, enough to fight a major battle.