Chapter 157: What’s The Difference From Handmade?!
“Cough cough!”
Facing this somewhat chaotic scene, Li Muzhi coughed.
Immediately, they stopped snatching the rocket launcher.
Gao Liujin respectfully handed the rocket launcher back to Li Muzhi, hurriedly apologizing: “Sorry, Factory Director Li, I was really too excited, don’t be angry, please don’t be angry with me.”
Li Yunlong and Kong Jie both hurriedly restrained their postures obediently.
Liu Weidong remained composed, stepping closer, ready to listen to Li Muzhi’s explanation.
“Hmph, give it here.” Zhang Wanhe snatched it from Gao Liujin’s hand, then placed it in Li Muzhi’s hand, grinning: “Xiao Li, this thing was made by you, so you should explain it to us first.”
Li Muzhi took back the rocket launcher but didn’t immediately explain how to use it, instead first mentioning the first point of caution: “This rocket launcher has no seal at the back, so when the rocket is launched, the tail flame will spray out from the back of the rocket launcher. The tail flame temperature is very high, so when using it, a safe range must be left behind. Especially in sealed narrow spaces, special care must be taken to avoid the tail flame injuring people.”
“Got it, we’ll remember.” Li Yunlong, Gao Liujin, and the others immediately nodded.
They all felt this wasn’t a big problem.
During troop combat, there is distance between troop formations, not crowded together densely.
When launching rockets, just clear the area behind in advance.
“The second point of caution can also be called a shortcoming of the rocket launcher.”
Li Muzhi continued, “In this world, there are no absolutely perfect weapons; every weapon has its shortcomings, and the rocket launcher is no exception. This is that when the rocket flies, the combustion propellant will leave smoke in the air, meaning the rocket’s flight path will be revealed by the smoke. As a result, the enemy will judge the gunner’s position based on the smoke trail. Therefore, when using rockets, it’s best to destroy the enemy directly. If the enemy cannot be destroyed immediately, after firing, the gunner must quickly relocate to avoid retaliatory strikes from the enemy.”
“This isn’t a big problem either.” Li Yunlong said directly after hearing it, “On the battlefield, our machine gunners rarely fire a full burst; they fire part of the bullets and immediately change position. Firing one shot from the rocket launcher and then changing position fits perfectly with our guerrilla warfare tactics; our guerrilla firing solves the problem perfectly.”
Machine gunners have always been the primary targets for Japanese invaders’ grenade launchers and mortars.
Once the Japanese invaders spot them, they immediately shell.
Therefore, machine gun positions are often set up in multiples for easy relocation during combat.
The usage tactics for this rocket launcher are similar to those for machine guns.
Gao Liujin said: “During relocation, reloading can still be completed, so I don’t think it delays time.”
Liu Weidong didn’t speak, quietly continuing to listen on the side.
What Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin said was also fine.
Applying machine gun tactics to the rocket launcher fits well and matches the characteristics of guerrilla warfare.
However, the rocket’s combustion smoke exposing the gunner’s position still needs careful attention on the battlefield.
This shortcoming cannot be ignored.
If the Japanese invaders cannot tactically eliminate the gunner, they are very likely to use blanket coverage bombing.
Li Muzhi continued: “After all, this rocket doesn’t rotate and accelerate like bullets through rifling, so its accuracy isn’t as high as bullets. To make rockets hit accurately, there are only two ways: the first is practice makes perfect. The second is.”
Li Muzhi paused, then said: “That is to use multiple rocket launchers aiming at the same target; this way, the hit rate will greatly increase.”
Anti-US forces using rocket launchers against US Military targets, due to lack of experience, often have multiple rocket launchers aiming at one target.
The US Military’s “Stryker” armored vehicles and “Black Hawk” armed helicopters have all become victims of this kind of “firepower guerrilla warfare.”
Hearing Li Muzhi say this, Li Yunlong couldn’t help saying: “Multiple rocket launchers striking one target would disperse the firepower; if there are many Japanese invaders’ targets at the time, what if we can’t cover them all?”
For example.
The Japanese invaders’ tank regiment has thirty armored vehicles and tanks combined.
If our rocket launchers are about the same number, wouldn’t the firepower be insufficient.
At that time, firing rockets also exposes position, and the Japanese invaders’ tank regiment artillery covers with bombardment; wouldn’t we suffer a big loss.
Li Muzhi smiled: “Regimental Commander Li, using multiple rockets on one target is based on the premise that the soldiers are using it for the first time and are not proficient yet. Once the soldiers fire more cannonballs, they naturally become skilled. So, do you understand my meaning?”
Li Yunlong thought thoughtfully: “Do you mean we can let soldiers take rocket launchers to practice on the enemy’s other targets first, and once they can hit accurately, then deal with the Japanese invaders’ mechanized troops?”
“Select soldiers with talent, and they can quickly master accuracy.” Li Muzhi nodded, continuing: “Didn’t Regiment Commander Liu just send six thousand jin of sugar? So I’ll make more rockets, giving your combat troops’ soldiers more foundation to familiarize with accuracy.”
Although Li Muzhi was making rocket launchers and rockets, he noticed the entry of six thousand jin of sugar and a batch of large caliber steel pipes.
It had to be said that this Liu Weidong’s ability was truly eye-opening.
“Then for exchanging these rockets, you won’t price them too high here, right?” Glancing at Zhang Wanhe on the side, Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin were both very concerned about this issue.
As long as there are sufficient rockets, once our soldiers master accuracy quickly, there basically won’t be any big problems.
“You need to discuss this with Minister Zhang.” Li Muzhi tossed the question to the leader on the side.
Zhang Wanhe smiled at Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin: “Don’t worry, don’t worry, how could I do black-hearted business with our own troops? It definitely won’t be high, not high.”
Old Zhang’s heart was blooming with joy.
This time, there would definitely be another big inflow of revenue, more revenue generation.
Seeing Zhang Wanhe’s attitude, Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin didn’t trust it, still looking at Li Muzhi: “Factory Director Li, we’d still rather exchange rockets with you.”
“Xiao Li is so busy, don’t waste his time.” Zhang Wanhe said seriously, “Trust me, I’ll be very fair, and I’ll report it to headquarters in advance. You know, every rule I report to headquarters first, and only execute after headquarters leader approves.”
Li Muzhi smiled: “If I have time, I’d definitely receive you.”
“Mm, good.” Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin finally nodded somewhat relieved.
As long as Li Muzhi here can still give the green light, it’s fine.
They really didn’t want to go through Zhang Wanhe’s official channel.
Even if Zhang Wanhe’s price was fair, the things would go through him to division headquarters first, then brigade headquarters.
Passing through two hands in between, the benefits all taken by the middleman, we’d lose too much.
Li Muzhi remembered something and continued: “Right, this rocket launcher’s cannon barrel, our arsenal here can also produce independently now, so you don’t need to worry about the rocket launcher quantity. At that time, as long as your merit is great enough, rocket launchers won’t be lacking for you.”
Hearing that the rocket launcher’s cannon barrel could be made by the arsenal itself.
Li Yunlong, Gao Liujin, Kong Jie, and Liu Weidong on the side were all quite shocked.
The hardest part of artillery is the cannon barrel.
This Border Region Arsenal just has power now, can refine iron, but doesn’t have the series of machinery and equipment for making cannon barrels, yet it can produce cannon barrels?
Li Yunlong looked at Li Muzhi in surprise: “Younger Brother Li, what are you using to produce cannon barrels?”
“Didn’t I say, when the rocket launcher fires, there’s tail flame at the back.” Li Muzhi explained, “The tail flame sprays out from the rear cannon muzzle, so the cannon barrel doesn’t need to withstand strong chamber pressure, so the quality requirements are definitely much lower.”
“Awesome, Younger Brother Li, you’re really too awesome.” Li Yunlong gave Li Muzhi a thumbs up.
Li Yunlong really had to admire him.
Hell Cannon bypasses chamber pressure.
Rocket launcher directly forgoes chamber pressure.
What’s the difference from hand-rubbed!
As long as the rocket launcher quantity scales up, next time encountering Japanese invaders, heh heh, let those Japanese invaders not cry that old man is bullying him.
Li Yunlong was even thinking.
Li Muzhi was already so awesome.
Later, might he make even more awesome cannons that don’t even need cannon barrels, with cannonballs flying off by themselves to bomb the enemy.
Though this idea was absurd.
But no way, who let our Younger Brother Li have such high intelligence quotient, making people can’t help but look forward to it.
Kong Jie on the side was excited and agitated, fist clenched, envisioning in his heart.
Now that the rocket launcher can be mass-produced, he wondered how many Factory Director Li could give him.
Gao Liujin also looked extremely expectant: “Factory Director Li, I just sent two sows over to you; can you exchange for ten rocket launchers right away.”
In Gao Liujin’s view, if the arsenal could produce cannon barrels itself, then with rocket launcher quantity up, the price would definitely drop.
Our two sows should be worth at least ten rocket launchers.
Pfft!
Haha!
Hahaha!
Gao Liujin’s words immediately made Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, and the others laugh.
“Gao Liujin, I think you’re just like a sow.” Li Yunlong laughed, “You really think your two sows are golden lumps, still wanting to exchange for ten rocket launchers, go dream your big dreams.”
“Better than you bringing a few dead dogs.” Gao Liujin shot back at Li Yunlong, then seriously looked at Li Muzhi: “Factory Director Li, you didn’t just make this one rocket launcher, right? How many more later, I’ll take them all.”
“Go go go!” Li Yunlong got furious, shoving Gao Liujin to the side: “The rocket launcher testing hasn’t even been done, and you’re rushing to grab; you sow, get far away from me!”
These guys like Li Yunlong didn’t even know usage operation and were grabbing first; Liu Weidong shook his head watching.
Liu Weidong, who had been watching without speaking, smiled and spoke to Li Muzhi: “Factory Director Li, why don’t you explain the rocket launcher’s operation and usage to us.”
Hearing Liu Weidong speak like this, Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin immediately stopped quarreling.
Right, right.
That scholar looks annoying, but his reminder is correct.
We don’t even know how to use the rocket launcher and are grabbing first; indeed not appropriate.
“Younger Brother Li, hurry and explain how to operate and use this rocket launcher.” Li Yunlong immediately looked at Li Muzhi.
“Good.” Li Muzhi gave Liu Weidong an extra look, then began explaining: “When using this rocket launcher, first load the rocket into the front cannon muzzle; watch my operation.”
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