episode_0019
by admin“I’m sorry. It’s a little late.”
“Please come quickly.”
“Aren’t you also late in turns?”
“That’s right.”
The owners of each workshop gathered at the bar.
As usual, they chatted casually and waited for drinks and snacks.
Meanwhile, someone looked at him and asked.
“Anyway, your complexion looks a lot better these days.”
“Haha. Is it obvious like that?”
“It’s strange that you don’t notice.”
It was definitely noticeable.
A more relaxed attitude than before.
The clothes you are wearing.
Even his watch was quietly revealed.
All of them were high-end items.
Even the owners of the workshop had to think deeply to save it.
“Is something good happening?”
What could be more interesting than listening to each other’s current status while drinking?
Of course, in the current situation, rather than being curious about the current situation, you will be more curious about what happened to cause your spending to increase so much.
Even though they all work in different fields, they all own similar-sized workshops and make similar amounts of money.
They were suspicious because my spending suddenly increased.
“I’ll tell you later. It’s burdensome to talk in a space like this.”
But he felt burdened to answer.
“A. Do you think anyone here will be interested in whatever we are talking about? Don’t hesitate and tell me.”
“Yes. We weren’t competing in the first place. Let’s help each other.”
“Hmm. Then…”
But after persistent questions from others, he finally opened his mouth.
“Do you guys even know that it is a machine?”
“Umm…”
“I think I’ve heard of it.”
They have a puzzled expression on their faces.
He spoke of machines with a frustrated expression.
“Ehehe. It’s because I don’t know this much.”
“So what is that.”
“Of course, it’s better to say it here…”
He said, looking around.
Because speaking in a space where everyone can hear is a burden.
There was concern that if a competitor overheard what he said and brought in a machine, profits might decrease.
“It’s the moxa. We’ll pay for the drinks…”
“Us.”
“Ah, that. Stay still. Anyway, tell me.”
The more anxious others became, the more persistent they urged.
Finally, he sighed and said he understood and began explaining the machine.
“To put it simply, it makes it possible for a single person to do something that needs to be done by several people.”
“There is such a thing?”
“Don’t lie.”
“It’s real. Moreover, the quality of the products is also decent. It’s not enough for several skilled workers.”
“It’s not easy to believe just by hearing it.”
Those who cannot easily believe what he says.
But he also expected this reaction to some extent.
“I understand. I didn’t believe it at first either. But when I went into the workshop myself, it turned out to be true. If you want to hire more skilled workers, it would be better to hire one more machine.”
“So where do you get it? I want to try it too.”
“I will warn you in advance. It’s quite expensive and the workshop needs to be re-arranged. You better be prepared.”
“Ha. Aren’t we ignoring our income too much?”
“There is no need to worry about your pocketbook, so tell me quickly.”
“…Then let me tell you the cost of the machine in my workshop.”
When he talked about the cost he spent on installing machines in his workshop, those who heard him were astonished.
“Huh. It’s a bit heavy.”
“With that money, wouldn’t it be better to hire more people?”
“Hehe, I guess it’s up to each person to decide. But I’m satisfied.”
He laughs and drinks leisurely.
The conversation soon moved on to other topics, but the others were looking at his clothes and watch and thinking about it.
‘If you wear such high-end products, you can tell that your profits have improved considerably since you bought the machine.’
‘The cost is a burden, but does this mean that if you just spend the money, you can earn more than you already have?’
“Then, go in safely. I’ll see you next time I get a chance.”
“Yes. I was thankful today.”
“Ah, whether you bring in a machine or not, let’s keep what we talked about today a secret between us.”
“Of course. Don’t you trust us?”
Their worries continued until they left the bar and headed home.
‘okay. ‘Let’s take a look at it.’
It was quite a burden, but that’s why they made the decision.
The luxury items he wore today probably also played a role.
.
..
…
“Has anything good happened these days?”
“Ah, is it noticeable? what. The income isn’t bad these days.”
“Have you started a new business?”
“I’m curious. Tell me once.”
“Do you guys even know that it is a machine?”
“Hmm, I think I’ve heard the story.”
“I’ll tell you. What is a machine…”
“…”
“…!”
“…I guess I should check it out too.”
Soon, steam engines began to be used in various workshops throughout the empire.
***
“McColson. Are you busy?”
“Yes. Why do you have to come and ask this busy me?”
McColson, who was busy designing steam locomotives, was picky.
‘Oh, that’s annoying.’
Still, Brown had something to ask him.
‘okay. ‘A person who regrets endures it.’
“Hmm. McColson. How do I make a groove in the barrel?”
“Why do you have to do that?”
“That’s right…it’s because of the hit rate.”
“Why?”
“Okay…so you can make a device that can make grooves in the barrel of a gun?”
Brown found it difficult to explain.
When will we explain that making a bullet in a cone-shaped mini and rotating it in engagement with the rifling increases the stability of the bullet, increasing the range and accuracy?
“Umm…”
McColson thought for a moment, then took out a piece of paper and drew something.
“Ah, it would be nice if the grooves could be sold in a spiral shape.”
McColson glanced at Brown.
“I’ll tell you earlier next time.”
“Hmm…”
Soon he took out a new piece of paper and drew something.
After thinking about it, I write something down on paper, pause, and draw for a moment.
“If you make a tool like this, you should be able to cut grooves in a spiral shape.”
“Yes. Thank you always.”
Brown returned to his seat and looked at the painting.
When the wheel is rotated, the blade that cuts the steel wire rotates and digs out the barrel.
‘hmm. The performance is solid.’
Next, I thought about Minietane.
It wasn’t too difficult.
A cone-shaped bullet slightly smaller than the bore of the gun barrel.
If an empty space is created at the bottom, the gunpowder expands upon impact when it explodes and engages the barrel.
‘Hmm. This is enough…’
Some time has passed since the first matchlock gun was made.
The production technology will have improved to a certain extent, and it will be possible to move on to the next level.
And, the next step is a percussion cap type firearm.
If rifling is added to the barrel and ballistics are supplied to the Mini, the range and accuracy of existing matchlock guns will increase further.
After organizing some of the data, Brown visited the director of the research institute.
“Yes. brown. Tell me.”
“Yes. Explaining the Perkerson Cap firearm…”
***
The military branch of the empire.
It boasts a long history and has led or defended the empire to victory in several wars with its immense power.
And even at this moment, their power is restraining other kingdoms from daring to overtake the empire.
The new interest of the military was matchlocks and cannons.
In particular, matchlock guns received particularly high attention.
“I can’t stand it. Crrr…”
“Is there any additional production yet?”
“More Matchlocks! More firepower!”
“We need matchlocks…”
Decent range and excellent firepower.
Plus, it’s easy to teach.
Of course, the shooting speed is slow, so if many enemies come running, you have no choice but to allow them to approach.
However, this is a problem that can be solved by using existing spearmen and knights together.
The military has tested matchlock rifles in many situations.
Of course, it wasn’t a battle with other countries.
Suppression of barbarians, suppression of bandits, etc.
Through this experience, I was able to learn a lot of information, and it was proven that the arquebus was a weapon that could easily increase the combat power of soldiers.
Therefore, the imperial army greatly increased the amount of introduction, but the supply rate only reached half of the amount ordered.
“You’re late.”
“Why are you late?”
“What happens if you are selected as an operating unit? I don’t have a weapon.”
“The unit next door was in operation. Should I just tell the soldiers to steal it?”
“…If it’s the unit next door…are you really talking about us?”
“Haha. You are unnecessarily quick-witted.”
“Oh, can’t we supply it faster?”
“It is said that steaming is becoming more popular. Is this something that can increase production even more than before?”
“Hoo. We can expect good news next year.”
New news to those who were endlessly waiting for the matchlock gun.
“Did you hear that? I heard that a weapon that further improved the matchlock was released.”
“Oh? I’d like to hear an explanation.”
“Permission… something like a cap.”
“Percussion cap. The loading speed has increased significantly, and the range and accuracy have also increased.”
“…Innovative.”
“Innovative.”
“…”
The military canceled the remaining orders for matchlock guns.
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