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Chapter 734
Chapter 734
Episode 734: Dagger (4)
What came out of the boxes that Jang On brought with him were two types of bullet belts, three types of machine guns, two types of guns, two types of bullets, and finally, one imaginary sword.
The first thing the scent noticed was the bandana.
“Hmm… Is it a belt made of iron?”
“Yes, I guess so.”
“Hmm…”
Hyang muttered to herself as she examined the belt that Jang Yeong-sil had left behind.
‘There is one method that is familiar and one thing that reinactors showed.’
One of the bullet belts made by Jang Yeong-sil was familiar to the military – the bullet was the connection point between links – and the other was the one that had been used by the German and Soviet armies of World War II and even into the Rishi era of the 21st century – metal links made of single pins. It was – connected to.
In the end, the basic concept of the bandoliers created by Jang Yeong-sil was the same for both.
-The material of the belt holding the bullet is made of iron, not cloth.
This was to replace the cloth bandoliers used not only in double-type wagons but also in double-type wagons.
Hyang, who was examining the metal bandolier, asked Jang On.
“Why did Jang Yeong-sil tell me to hide this? Was it also because of cost?”
“It was a matter of cost and production.”
Hyang nodded to Jang On’s answer.
‘Making that metal link does require some skill.’
In history before the intervention of incense, making bandoliers with cloth was the oldest method.
As breech-loading single-shot guns became popular, everyone from soldiers to bandits wore bullet belts.
Thanks to this, as soon as the concept of bullet feed was introduced, the first thing that became popular was the bullet belt made of cloth.
Simply put, the belts that soldiers wore around their waists and chests were made longer and used for machine guns.
However, making a metal bullet belt was not an easy task, starting from the material.
That’s why Hyang nodded.
After checking the belt, Hyang turned his attention to the freight cars in question.
‘Is one M6 and the other M2? The last one is… what is it? What is this horrible hybrid? ‘
Jang-on, seeing Hyang’s gaze turn to the freight cars in question, stepped forward.
“The freight car in front uses a metal bullet belt and new small bullets. Open the cover and combine the bullet belts…” “
Is this how it is done? ”
Click!
Before Jang-on’s explanation could even be finished, Hyang opened the feed cover with familiar hands, connected the belt, and finished.
Jang-on and the craftsmen could not hide their surprise at the sight of Hyang finishing loading with an indifferent expression.
“Yes, that’s right. I buy it. How did you do that….”
“After listening to the explanation and looking at the outline, it seemed like that.”
Hyang, who was preoccupied with the gun, answered in an indifferent voice. Jang On and the craftsmen were beyond surprised and shocked at that indifferent answer, but then they calmly responded. ‘Yes, His Majesty was this kind of person…’
‘The deceased Director Jang Yeong-sil was also incomprehensible, but this person was also incomprehensible…’ Hyang
may
or may not know the minds of such craftsmen, but as he carefully examined the prototype freight car in his hand, he noticed a strange thing. He made an expression.
‘What should I think of this?’
The prototype freight car made by Jang Yeong-sil looked similar to the M60, but there was a big difference. The
prototype freight car made by Jang Yeong-sil could not exchange barrels.
‘Even Jang Yeong-sil in the world did not know the concept of barrel exchange. Is it true? In some ways, it seems like it’s true, but looking at this, it doesn’t seem that way? Didn’t you make it like this on purpose?’
Hyang, who was pondering over ‘Is this a coincidence or intentional?’, looked back at Jang On and the craftsmen.
“Hwacha . How to solve if the barrel of the gun overheats? ”
“First, we prevented overheating by making the barrel thicker.”
“Is that so? Hmm… But with this structure, the imperial army’s bullets currently in use cannot be used.”
In order to properly use the metal bullet belt made by Jang Yeong-sil, it took a lot of work to use the current bullets with protruding edges on the bottom plate.
“Yes, so. I proposed a new bullet.”
“Is this it? ”
“That’s right.”
Listening to Jang-on’s answer, Hyang picked up the smaller of the two bullets and examined it.
‘It’s a typical rimless bullet. He went all this way alone… Isn’t this guy really an alien?’
Hyang explained his thoughts. Jang On, whether he knew it or not, quickly continued his explanation.
“As you can see, the medicine container containing the gunpowder was shaped like a gourd. “This is using
the principle of side-by-side combat .”
“Even though the same gunpowder is used, the power is increased by using a smaller bullet, right?”
“That’s right! ”
Listening to Jang On’s admiration, Hyang muttered to himself,
‘It’s interesting to hear why a shape that was familiar to me stuck out. Anyway…’
“The Ministry of Finance and Economy will be disgusted if we come forward to make and distribute these bullets.”
Jang On nodded at Hyang’s words.
“That’s why the late Director Jang Yeong-sil also told me to wait for the right time.”
“I see… Then why was this made?”
Hyang asked Jang On, holding up a large bullet.
‘No matter how you look at it, it’s caliber 50…’
“Is the caliber half an inch (approximately 1.5 cm)?”
“That’s right. The late Director Jang Yeong-sil said….”
According to Jang On’s explanation, Jang Yeong-sil made this bullet for the following reasons.
– The bullets currently used in military rifles and freight cars are usable, but they are not suitable for all battlefields.
– Especially in naval battles, if the enemy relies on a hull made of thick wood to hide himself, he cannot demonstrate his full power.
-In this case, it is common to use artillery. However, depending on the opponent, there are cases where artillery is actually a waste.
-At this time, a freight car using this ammunition would be an appropriate means.
“Indeed…”
Hyang, who was nodding at Jang On’s explanation, soon had another question.
“According to the explanation, it’s okay to use it now, but why did you hide it?”
“The empire has already clearly controlled the surrounding area, so I told you
to wait for the right time because it could lead to a needless increase in military spending
.”
“That makes sense…. ”
Nodding his head, Hyang soon gave an order.
“It is said that the empire subdued its surroundings, but it only subdued the surrounding countries. Even though we put a lot of effort into suppressing them over the past time, there are still a lot of thieves everywhere. It is a waste to use slander to deal with such thieves, so it is right to produce them. I am sure His Majesty the Emperor will agree to this, so prepare for production.”
“I follow your orders.”
***
In this way, something that Jang Yeong-sil had been hiding was revealed sooner than expected.
This was the birth of the ‘Gapsik Banchi Junghwacha’.
The heavy vehicles that appeared on the battlefield slaughtered enemies at sea, on land, and even in the air.
Thanks to its exceptional power, the heavyweight car and the special tin used in it boasted notoriety such as ‘Goddamn 0.5 (Empire) Inch’, ‘Devil’s .50 Caliber’, and ‘Flesh Crusher’, and were used by the Empire and its allies for nearly 200 years. I was loved.
***
Hyang frowned as he inspected the last remaining freight car.
The freight car in question was a military rifle used by the imperial army with an ammunition supply mechanism attached to it.
At first glance, Hyang shook his head when he saw that the structure was complex and that breakdowns were likely to occur frequently.
“This… is not like Jang Yeong-sil.”
Jang On quickly responded to Hyang’s assessment.
“The late Director Jang Yeong-sil also said that this was a failure and should never be revealed.”
“That makes sense… Let’s see next time.”
Hyang then looked at the Chongga that Jang Yeong-sil had designed – equipped with a hydraulic reclining seat – and immediately made a decision.
“It is useful, but it is definitely still premature. Leave only the song that matches the wagon we decided to produce earlier, and keep the rest.”
“I will follow your orders! ”
After checking what Jang Yeong-sil had hidden,
Hyang went back to the beginning. “How were those freight cars made earlier?”
“The imperial cavalry stationed in Shinji made a similar request.
The Great Emperor ordered us to think about it
.”
“I don’t remember receiving such a report.”
“Perhaps Tae Sang-sang…”
Jang On trailed off, but Hyang knew what he said next.
‘If that report came to Seoul, you would have known that I would move right away! That’s why you hid it! ‘
“Tsk! So, is that what Director Jang Yeong-sil made?”
“There were things that the small gods came up with, but none of them were satisfactory..”
“I want to see what the craftsmen in Area 52 made as well.”
“yes.”
After seeing the prototypes made by the artisans of Area 52, Hyang whetted his appetite..
“Ugh….. Didn’t Director Jang Yeong-sil say something? “
“Is the head just a decoration?…”
Jang On was speechless, but Hyang nodded.
‘You made it worth it. Whether in Seoul or here…’
The craftsmen in Area 52 also made them just like the craftsmen in Seoul. They were made based on freight cars.
“You must have been scolded for insisting on bullet belts and cartridges, right?”
Jang On immediately nodded and responded to Hyang’s words.
“That’s right.”
In response to Jang On’s answer, Hyang stroked her chin and reflected inwardly.
‘This seems like my mistake…’
***
In history before the intervention of scent, magazines were created before bullet belts.
In the early days, magazines were closer to cartridges rather than magazines. The best example was the magazine used in Gatling.
Then, with the development of Maxim, bullet feed ammunition was introduced.
However, as the scent intervened, the cartridge disappeared and went straight to the bullet belt.
When the Eulsik Hwacha was manufactured, a bullet belt was introduced instead of a magazine to increase the continuous firing time.
Thanks to this, the feeding mechanism of the food truck has become more complicated, but its firepower has been greatly strengthened.
The problem was that because of this, craftsmen did not know the concept of magazines.
***
But Hyang soon realized one thing and asked Sang-on.
“Tsk! By the way, did Director Jang Yeong-sil also say that to you even after he made a modified version of that military rifle?”
“No. After the military rifle came to Shinji, he thought about it for a while and made it, but he didn’t like it so much that he
hid it. “Requests came in after that. So he entrusted it to the minor gods, but nothing was satisfactory…”
Jang On continued his explanation, pointing to a similar product to the DP-28.
“This is what the late director Jang Yeong-sil, who pointed out the weight problem, made.”
“Then what about the other two?”
“They were made for reference later when time passes and new freight cars are needed.”
“Is that so? Hmm….”
‘Alien as expected?’
Hyang, who was questioning the existence of Jang Yeong-sil, who even showed insight ahead of his time, shook his head.
‘Ah, Tae Sang-tae even confirmed his death, but it went too far. ‘
Hyang, who dismissed the ‘Jang Yeong-sil alien theory’, continued to think,
‘But it would be too bad to just leave the existence of Jang Yeong-sil alone. Among the natives of Shinji, there are even those who consider him a god…’
* **
When Hyang first visited Area 52, after completing his tour of Area 52, he visited the grave of Jang Yeong-sil.
“The former director asked to be buried here rather than at the Imperial Cemetery in Seoul. “I want to continue to see the development of Area 52 here, even if I become a ghost…”
“Is that so? “
Hyang quietly nodded at Jang On’s words.
‘I would have said that too. Area 52 was created by Jang Yeong-sil from the beginning…’
It was a scent that seemed to know how Jang Yeong-sil felt.
Hyang entered Jang Yeong-sil’s grave with Jang On’s guidance and made a bewildered expression.
This was because the area around Jang Yeong-sil’s tomb was full of all kinds of symbols.
“What are those? ”
Jang On stammered in response to the question about the incense. “That is…
things
like jangseung and stone masons that were erected by the natives in reverence for the deceased Director Jang Yeong-sil .”
“Jangseung and stone masons as a sign of respect? “You know that doesn’t make sense, right?”
At Hyang’s words, Jang On suddenly knelt down and bowed his head.
“Please kill me!”