1850 American Gold Baron

Chapter 223 Nobel

After the experiment ceased, Allison asked his apprentices to continue with other tasks.

Walter stopped Nobel who was about to leave.

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

"see me?"

Nobel was very surprised, not understanding that a big shot like Liang Yao would name him and ask to see him, an unknown eighteen-year-old Swedish young man.

He thought Liang Yao was here to meet his teacher Allison, because Allison was a well-known chemical expert and engineer in the United States, and he also had many related patents.

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

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

"Mr. Walter, you told me last time that you were leaving New York and going to California. Is that true?" Nobel asked curiously.

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

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

He is a pure inventor. He has his own laboratory and sufficient funds for experiments. His biggest dream is to be able to devote himself wholeheartedly to invention and creation.

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

"Specialized laboratories? Adequate funding?"

Nobel opened his eyes wide and said with great envy.

"Being able to concentrate on research is the dream of all researchers. Every time we do experiments in the factory, we get complaints. My master is worried about this."

"If I were a resident here, I would also file a complaint against you. Your master's and apprentice's experiments are not ordinary experiments and are very dangerous." Walter said to Nobel.

"Behave in front of Mr. Liang for a while. You are very talented in invention and creation. 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 specialized experiments."

site?"

"Really?" Nobel's eyes lit up.

He also knew that his experiments were 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. The Russian authorities treated their family well. Unfortunately, he did not speak Russian and could not integrate into the local culture. Moreover, Russians were also quite 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 good enough to allow it to conduct explosive tests as it pleases.

Before meeting Nobel, Liang Yao first met Allison, the owner of Allison Factory.

Liang Yao dedicated 1 million US dollars to establish a foundation and establish the Liang Yao Invention Award. It is already well known in the United States.

For the invention world, this is great news.

Even if you only get the third place in the invention award, you will still get a huge bonus of 10,000 US dollars, and you can also get funding from Liang Yao.

The winners of the first Liang Yao Invention Award, except for the second-place Ward team, were originally from the Americas Group.

Erikson and Claver, who placed third, and Walter, who placed first, have both received funding from Liang Yao and will have their own laboratories in California.

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

Allison is no exception. Although his financial situation is better than that of Walter, he has four properties for rent in New York and can receive a large sum of money every month, which is a considerable income.

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

After a brief exchange of greetings, Liang Yao took out his drawing of a metal-cased bullet. The structure of the bullet on the drawing was roughly the same as that of the existing side-pin bullet. The biggest difference was that the primer was in the center of the bottom of the bullet case.

This type of bullet was later called a center-fire bullet and was the most widely used type of bullet.

The most widely used and mature metal bullet-type edge needle bullet in 1851.

Edge-needle bullets have a small firing pin protruding from the side to allow the gun's hammer to fire. However, this type of bullet is not safe to carry and transport, and the needle must be placed at a specific angle when using it, which is quite troublesome.

The rim needle bullet 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 decided once and for all to directly engage in center-fire ammunition. Center-fire ammunition has more advantages than side needle ammunition in terms of carrying, transportation, and use.

"Your idea is very good. If it is used by the military, this kind of bullet is obviously more promising than edge needle bullets."

Allison gave this bullet a high rating and thought Liang Yao's idea was very good. However, the next second, he poured cold water on Liang Yao.

"With all due respect, you only considered bullets, but did not fully consider the firearms that use bullets. Whether it is a flintlock gun or the revolver on your waist, they all have a common feature, that is, the hammer is powerful enough.

The ability to easily activate primers is why edge needle bullets are so popular.

If the primer is in the center of the bottom of the cartridge case, you can only use a horizontally moving striker to fire, and the current spring produced in the United States cannot exert enough force on the striker to activate the primer in the center of the bottom of the cartridge case."

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

It seems that in all technology trees, steel is an insurmountable threshold and cannot be opportunistically exploited.

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

"Are you Nobel?" Liang Yao said looking at the young apprentice who had just come up to him.

"Yes, sir." Nobel nodded and said.

At this time, Nobel was still a young man without a big beard and relatively handsome in appearance. Although he was wearing an apprentice's work clothes, which were stained with dust, he still couldn't hide his elegant aura.

Nobel only received formal primary school education in his hometown, but his family conditions were not bad. After his family moved to Russia, Nobel Sr. hired a tutor for him to teach him cultural knowledge. In addition, Nobel himself

He is diligent and studious, so Nobel's cultural quality is very good.

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

Liang Yao carefully took out a sturdy glass bottle from his pocket. The glass bottle contained a yellow oily transparent liquid called nitroglycerin, which is a medicine for the treatment of angina pectoris.

It is available in many clinics in New York and is not difficult to obtain. The bottle of nitroglycerin in Liang Yao's hand was bought from a clinic.

The first generation of human beings' fixed metal shell bullets used nitroglycerin as primer, and the explosive properties of nitroglycerin were discovered by Nobel when he accidentally dropped the experimental test tube to the ground during the experiment.

Explosive properties of liquids.

It was just that the price of nitroglycerin was found to be a bit high. Nobel's brother died in this accident.

"Mr. Liang, do you also 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 a little bit about it, and my chemical knowledge is definitely not as rich as professionals like you."

Liang Yao carefully handed the glass bottle containing nitroglycerin to Nobel, who was very curious about knowledge, and reminded Nobel:

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

"I'll pay attention."

Nobel happily accepted Liang Yao's nitroglycerin and planned to study it carefully when he went back.

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

Having said this, Nobel seemed to have thought of something and showed a painful expression. He hesitated before continuing.

"It's just that this kind of chemistry should be used in industry, for mining and road construction, to benefit mankind, rather than for war and cannibalism."

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

"It's too dangerous for you to conduct experiments here. I admire your talents very much. 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 a vast and sparsely populated area, so there is no problem in setting aside a special area for them to use for experiments.

Moreover, mining and road construction are currently underway in California, so your research will be of great use in California."

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

"Can I also get my own lab in California and get your financial support?"

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

Nobel could hold up half of the U.S. Army by himself. As long as he was willing to go to California, Liang Yao was willing to pay a high price.

What's more, Nobel had not yet become famous at this time, and his requirements were very low. It would not cost much to lure Nobel to California.

With a little more guidance in the future, Nobel could develop safe explosives that could not only be used for military purposes, but could also be used for mining and road construction.

The two railways that Liang Yao valued most: the Pacific Railway and the Los Angeles-Houston Railway, both had long routes that passed through mountainous areas, and there was a huge demand for explosives.

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

"I can't refuse your offer," Nobel said.

After Nobel made his statement, Liang Yao looked at Allison aside.

Allison pondered for a moment and then said: "Sounds good, but my family is here."

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

(End of chapter)