Chapter 1464 Loyal and Patriotic Tesla (Second update, please subscribe)
The research and production of weapons and equipment during war is a matter of national destiny.
Even Emperor Zhu, as the supreme ruler, had to pay attention to these issues without exception.
While looking through the preliminary design plan for the army's new 75mm field gun, Emperor Zhu wrote directly on the document.
"Considering the real threat of tanks and armored vehicles, when developing new artillery, we must consider the left and right firing ranges and must have anti-tank effectiveness. In addition, please learn from the relevant technology of the Navy's capped armor-piercing projectiles and develop corresponding capped armor-piercing projectiles for anti-tank operations."
As the ruler of the empire, Emperor Zhu has been worried about this war. Now he finally understands why during World War II, Little Mustache and Steel and others personally took charge of the development of weapons. In the final analysis, it was all for... winning!
It seems that as rulers, they all have a kind of confidence, that is, they have their own unique insights on weapons. Of course, Xiao Huzi is not as good as Gang Yi in this regard. Xiao Huzi may have certain insights, but more often he is paranoid. It is even because of others' paranoia that Sandezi wasted a lot of industrial capacity. On the other hand, Gang Yi is open-minded in this regard. No matter what kind of weapon it is, as long as it can fight Sandezi, it can be produced, and then concentrated on producing a certain weapon based on the feedback from the front line.
"A good plaster is one that can draw out pus, but even a good plaster needs to be verified!"
While talking to himself, Emperor Zhu took out another sketch he had drawn long ago, but it was just a sketch.
Compared to Mustache and Steel, Emperor Zhu has an advantage that they cannot match - he knows the future!
Standing on the shoulders of the giant of history, he did not need to produce various weapons and equipment like steel, and then constantly try them out in wars. Such attempts would be more like trial and error in wars, and such trial and error would come at the cost of human lives.
Of course, he didn't need to be like Little Mustache, who fell into some kind of paranoia in the end and came up with things like "Dora" and "Maus". Those heavy weapons left people puzzled, and it was really amazing that Sandezi could come up with a tank that weighs thousands of tons.
Standing on the shoulders of historical giants, Emperor Zhu had no need to make any mistakes. He only needed to "take out" the successful weapons in history. Even if he could not come up with exactly the same ones, he could at least come up with similar concepts.
Sometimes all a lot of weapons and equipment need is an idea. In the past few years, Emperor Zhu, who has been in charge of the empire's weapons and equipment as well as the direction of scientific and technological advancement, knows very well where to make the changes.
If you just use a little trick in those places, the results will be very different!
"Electric torpedo..."
After taking a few quick glances, Emperor Zhu muttered to himself quite proudly.
“This is a pioneering effort that is ahead of its time!”
However, when Emperor Zhu was feeling proud, he did not know that someone had already surpassed him.
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"It's an invention of the sea!"
In Tesla's laboratory, facing the visiting naval officer, Tesla spoke directly.
"It is well known that the torpedo is a weapon that is widely used in naval battles, but it is easy to be exposed. It uses high-pressure air as its power. After being launched, the high-pressure air bottle releases air to drive the propeller, pushing it to sail in the water. However, when sailing, it will produce a large number of bubbles. In naval battles, these bubbles will expose the existence of the torpedo, allowing the enemy to clearly see the torpedo and discover its threat, and then avoid the torpedo by accelerating and adjusting the course, making sharp turns, etc. Because of this, aerodynamic torpedoes reduce the threat of torpedoes!"
Pointing to a five or six meter long torpedo behind him, Tesla said in a rather proud and excited tone.
"So, after the war broke out, I invented it based on the needs of the war... Electric torpedoes, unlike air-powered torpedoes, use lead-acid batteries as their power source. They not only have the advantages of long range and high speed, but also do not produce any bubbles when sailing. When sailing underwater, they are almost impossible to be discovered by the outside world. This is definitely a weapon that is most suitable for the sea, and of course, more suitable for the Empire's submarine forces!"
When he finished speaking, Tesla looked at the naval officers in front of him with expectant eyes. He believed that his invention would be sought after by them. Of course, he didn't care about these. What he cared about was that he could finally serve the empire.
Tesla is a patriot!
He has always been grateful to the Empire, and has repeatedly expressed his gratitude to the Empire when he received honors - if the Empire had not provided him with a scholarship, he would not even have the opportunity to receive higher education. The Empire not only allowed him to receive higher education, but also enabled him to realize the value of his life in the Empire - becoming an inventor.
Here he not only received higher education, but also became an inventor and even a millionaire.
In Tesla's view, it was the empire that gave him everything!
Wealth, status and honor!
"All glory belongs to the Empire! To the Ming Dynasty!"
Many people in Ming Dynasty knew about Tesla's speech at the annual meeting of engineers several years ago. He was a passionate patriot.
After the outbreak of the war, as a subject of the empire, he not only issued a statement to express his support for the empire at the first time, but also purchased more than one million US dollars in national defense bonds, but this was just a way for him to express his love and loyalty to the empire.
"In this war, every one of our scientists should do their best for the Empire!"
From that day on, like many scientists, Tesla began to study new weapons. While studying "controllable torpedoes", he learned that air-powered torpedoes often exposed the position of submarines in naval battles and gave the enemy advance warning time. Tesla immediately began to develop electric torpedoes.
Despite the mediocre performance of lead-acid batteries, he was able to successfully develop a torpedo that was comparable to an air-powered torpedo.
"It's electric? No trail?"
an officer asked.
"Sir, the battery won't produce bubbles, just like a submarine sailing under the sea, silent!"
Tesla answered directly.
"With it, the Empire's Sea Wolves can attack from the bottom of the sea and sink more enemy ships!"
Looking at the naval officers who were looking through the technical data with great interest, Tesla emphasized again.
"And I have personally signed a statement. Based on my sense of responsibility as a citizen of the Empire, I will give up all patents related to electric torpedoes. I believe that this weapon can help the Empire win this war and restore peace to the world!"
In Tesla's view, some money can be made, but in many cases, making money is secondary. It is enough for him to have this opportunity to serve the empire, which is his way of repaying the empire.
Faced with Tesla's generosity, the leading lieutenant colonel was surprised and spoke in a tone of admiration.
"Mr. T, thank you for your generosity in your excellent work! If it is as good as the technical data, I am sure the Sea Wolves of the Empire will cheer for your achievement!"
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(End of this chapter)
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