European Financial Emperor

068 Preparing to move (1)

After the vehicle research director went, the head of the research department came as if it were a shift.

The current head of the research was Peter Mouser, and the director of the ammunition research was Henry Mouser.

Peter Mouser came running after Lee Hwan called.

“I heard you called.”

“Are you busy these days?”

“Isn’t it best to be busy?”

After all, I liked Peter Mouser because he was a bubbly and positive person.

He explained to Lee Hwan about the development of pistols and shotguns.

“The recoil system has been completed with a mechanism to replenish the ammunition into the chamber by controlling the recoil energy generated when the pistol is fired. We pride ourselves on being a luxury product that refuses to compare the existing guns with the crude pistols manufactured by companies.”

“Oh, are you okay?”

“The newly developed shotgun also uses a fixed choke to increase the pump’s rate of fire. Also, the built-in tube magazine allows for faster ammunition.”

Yi Hwan directed the development of pistols and shotguns to develop practical firearms in defense and combat.

The result was just the two guns mentioned above.

Although the history of pistols and shotguns is quite long, no company has ever produced a firearm as precise and destructive as Eaststellar.

“It’s good to see that you’re researching non-stop these days. But if you take a break, do it. You are hurting yourself.”

“Haha, what would a gunman do if he didn’t make guns?”

“Anyway, you worked hard.”

“By the way, didn’t you say that around this time you will be giving instructions on how to get a new gun?”

“Yeah, but I think I will have to move out soon.”

“Isarah… … . I barely listened. He said that he won’t be launching any new products for a while.”

“you’re right. Let’s move our base to avoid war fire. And from there, let’s think about how we will dominate the market in the future.”

Lee Hwan devised a technology that was 50 to 100 years ahead and became a European conglomerate in name and reality.

However, no one knows when such advanced technology will return as a boomerang to Lee Hwan.

If the emergence of competitors and the nation’s arms race are intertwined, it may face a headwind of increasing military power.

But what if Lee Hwan waits patiently for the new paradigm of a new paradigm that is 50 to 100 years ahead?

“When others ride through the battlefield in wagons, we travel through the battlefield in armored vehicles.”

“Aha! That’s why you said that you would improve and sell existing products without launching new products.”

“okay. It’s like saving money, accumulating skills step by step.”

New technologies developed from now on will be encrypted and piled up one after another in North America, and these will one day become game changers that will change the game on the international stage.

While admiring Lee Hwan, Peter Mouser discussed the blueprint for the future.

“Yeah, the baron has a great eye. However, it seems that a few arsenals should be left behind. Wouldn’t a factory be necessary to produce, repair and sell outdated models?”

“That’s right. However, let’s prepare it so that it can be disposed of at any time.”

“of course. Don’t worry, we’ll set up an incineration system for you.”

After all, the only people I can trust are the family members who have enemies with me in East Stellar.

Peter Mouser urged him for guidance on how to build the next generation of firearms.

“Give me the instructions for making a new gun.”

“I’m busy preparing for moving, are you okay?”

“Anyway, it takes a year to go to North America by boat. Besides, conducting research on board is good for security.”

“Aha! If so.”

Lee Hwan officially defined the Springfield rifle as the final stage rifle, and was leading the market by slightly measuring it.

However, in his head, there were by far superior guns lined up.

One of them was a gas-actuated automatic rifle.

“Let’s make a gun based on the mechanism that the cartridge case is automatically ejected by circulating the powerful gas produced by the white gunpowder, and the ammunition is reloaded.”

“Automatically eject and reload cartridges? Like today’s pistols?”

The next-generation pistol developed by Eaststellar is a semi-automatic pistol that reloads with the energy generated when the gun is fired.

However, the gun Lee Hwan envisioned was a more advanced form.

“It is more advanced technology. Instead of pulling the handle to reload with each shot, as is the case now, combining the bullet housing and reloading the gun fires continuously. That way, we can get the rate of fire a little bit faster.”

“Huh… … !”

“Hopefully, we could develop a rapid-fire gun that fires hundreds of guns per minute. That would be another revolution in infantry combat.”

Lee Hwan devised the mechanism of the new gun and delivered the design similar to the future M1 rifle to Peter Mouser.

“Let’s start with the semi-automatic rifle. And let’s do some research and make a fully automatic rifle.”

“It’s an automatic rifle!”

Just thinking about it made my heart race.

It was said that continuous fire without reloading is possible by pulling the bolt once after attaching the magazine.

This was truly revolutionary in infantry-to-infantry combat.

“Let’s develop slowly and firmly. Research on gunpowder is still in progress, so I think we can make better things in the future.”

“You gave us good guidelines, so we will do our best.”

The new gun paradigm will be the driving force that energizes the institute.

***

that afternoon.

Alexander Nobel of the Ship Research Institute came to see the gun as if he was touching the baton with Peter Mouser, who came from the laboratory.

These days, the ship research institute was developing an ironclad ship equipped with strong armor to defend against shells, and research to increase the size of the barrel and increase the number of cannons was also in progress.

They were trying to evolve from ironclad ships to armored ships.

“Until now, medium-sized battleships had been equipped with single smoothbore guns, but now it looks like they will be able to mount powerful guns with 4 tanks perforated.”

“Hmm, is that good?”

“We are planning to deploy 4 steel cannons and 6 23cm Hwanggalpo. Now, the firepower of medium-sized ships is expected to be much better than the firepower of existing large ships.”

“Then it could be a mobility problem?”

“Recently, as the compression technology of diesel engines has improved, even if only one screw engine is attached to each side, the maneuverability is not lost at all. In addition, it was armed with armor from the existing 5 cm steel plate, so it was able to withstand concentrated fire.”

“What is your top speed?”

“At least 25 to 30 knots is enough.”

“Ohh… … . That’s a good spec.”

“Now we will be able to build armored mega battleships based on this. The specs currently being envisioned are to mount 12 20cm rapid-fire cannons on four 30cm caliber guns. We expect at least 20 knots.”

If a fleet of specs envisioned by Alexander Nobel appeared in Western Europe, the face of naval warfare would change completely.

However, it was absolutely necessary for Lee Hwan to train manpower who could handle and maintain this ship skillfully.

In addition, the biggest problem was the lack of the presence of the Marines to support it.

“Did you hear about the reason why our East Stellar is moving?”

“Yes, it is. It was difficult, but he made a very wise decision.”

“Then you must be well aware that there must be a powerful one that is far more advanced than the current system.”

“Of course not. Things that will cool them down the back of their heads later.”

Lee Hwan was thinking of honing his secret weapon that would make the future of East Stellar even brighter.

It was a submarine.

“We’re going to build a boat that goes under the water.”

“Are boats sailing under the water?”

“It’s about developing a submarine.”

“… … Huh!”

“If we can build a ship that can be navigable even in shallow waters, we will win one hundred and one hundred naval battles.”

“What a novel idea! How do you think… … .”

“The design and mechanics are already in mind. However, I think the time required for the research will never be short.”

Alexander Nobel was a little excited about Yi Hwan’s design, and even his face flushed.

“… … Yes. It will not be an easy study. But that makes my heart race even more!”

“With the development of submarines, we will develop shells that shoot under water.”

“Submersible shells!”

“yes that’s right. We will make torpedoes and change the game of naval warfare.”

***

At the time of the secret move in East Stellar, there was a discussion in the UK about whether to actually apply the conditions brought by ESM.

The UK Treasury has been very dissatisfied with the state’s share of personal debt.

Treasury officials have gathered since early morning.

They thought a lot about how to resolve their dissatisfaction.

“To think of daring to shake His Majesty’s fortune, the young Susan-no had quite a head start.”

“What should I do with that arrogant Dutchman?”

“For now, let’s adjust the terms of the bond payment to be paid at the time of purchasing the gun.”

“What are the terms of payment of bonds?”

“It is a matter of adjusting the order of payment of bonds. It was postponed to the 2nd or 3rd, not the 1st.”

“Ohh… … .”

When the UK Treasury Department initially pressured the UK Treasury to adjust its credit rating, Lee Hwan pushed the Treasury Department to the brink by putting the principle of rating evaluation first.

The Ministry of Finance, who received as much heat as it deserved, rolled his eyes at the thought of grinding East Stellar at any time.

However, it was difficult to move properly due to the attention of the Duke of Wellington.

“By the way, what should I do with the Duke of Wellington first?”

“Arthur Wellesley… … . That ignorant human butcher is always a thorn in his eyes.”

If Arthur Wellesley had embraced the Minister of Finance and his subordinates like a tongue in his mouth, his finances would have been at least three or four times greater now.

Hana Arthur Wellesley’s relationship with the Treasurer was polar opposite.

Arthur Wellesley was now working hard to stop wars, build integrity, and build religious freedom.

Finance Minister Hana has done everything possible to revive Britain’s recently sinking finances.

In this way, the relationship between the two factions cannot be good.

“But this time our will will come true. In fact, there is no breakthrough for us other than the effective domination of Africa, right?”

“Well, that’s right.”

“No matter how tall and long his duke of Wellington, where would he get his money from unless he had a knack for fighting the dragon? He must be well aware that peace is only possible with money.”

“Hmm… … . But there is no reason to go on an expedition to Africa. That damn Bonaparte is dead too.”

Britain had already occupied northern Africa, and the profits from it were considerable.

However, that alone could not spur a stagnant Britain.

Because of this, he was going to leave for an expedition to Africa, but it was not easy as he was blocked by pacifists who experienced inflation due to the war.

“Then how about looking back a little?”

“You roll your eyes.”

“The German Commonwealth. They say they don’t have a good relationship with the Netherlands.”

“You mean the South?”

“No, North Prussia.”

“Hmm… … .”

“I’d like to give it a shot and get some money out of it.”

“Then what about an empty meeting?”

“It’s kind of like an empty tin can meeting.”

“but… … ?”

The idea that the rich Holland would start the war and Britain would benefit from it seemed perfect.

No matter what anyone says, Prussia is not a country that has accumulated enormous wealth that has been passed down from Wilhelm’s time.

In addition, they made a lot of money by dispatching mercenaries, and they were also making significant gains in finance.

If you confide in the gold, it would be a fairly savory profit.

“… … Let’s chip.”

“You mean Prussia?”

“Is there any other way?”

There was no more answer in the meeting room.

Sometimes silence is the strongest affirmation in the world.