Chapter 10: 10 requirements
Chapter 10 10 Requirements
He also knew that even if he placed an order for Tang Mo now, it would still be too late. Even Cyric's workshop would take a long time to produce thousands of rifles.
Tang Mo was unwilling to give up the order he had received, so he said to the earl: "It's not too late now. Lord earl, you can always squeeze out some time. If you have money, I think I can expand the production scale. Your request will be fulfilled as soon as possible.”
In fact, weapon performance is only one aspect. Tang Mo knows that what really changes the times is the change in production methods. Cyric may be able to compete with him in weapons technology, but in terms of production technology, they are not on the same level at all!
The Count didn't know what Tang Mo was thinking about. He just wanted to know how quickly he could get these weapons.
These weapons are very important to him. If he can equip these weapons as soon as possible, he will be confident that he can face the upcoming war calmly.
He needs his troops to be able to enter the battlefield in a state of complete training, so he must leave himself enough time.
Hence, the production time he could give Tang Mo was actually very limited. According to his idea, it would only take two to three months at most.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Tang Mo and asked: "Like you said, how fast can it be? We only have less than half a year."
Tang Mo thought about it in his mind. If he went back, worked with a few engineers and old Roger to build a standard industrial machine, and then build a few steam engines according to the drawings as soon as possible, the production of weapons would become much simpler.
As long as there is continuous power, drilling the barrel will become easier. He is not trying to produce a very precise sniper rifle barrel. The basic requirement for a barrel in this era is that the bullet can fly out. The barrel will do.
So, if there were really steam engines and supporting equipment, Tang Mo could instantly increase production capacity to ten times or even a hundred times the current level.
The design drawings that restricted him were already in his mind at this moment—compared to those engineers who had to design from scratch, his advantage was too obvious.
These things are his magic weapon to expand production, and they are also a cornucopia of money for him to make money later! As long as the Earl is willing to pay for these production equipment, then the subsequent business will really be a good deal comparable to a money grab.
So after calculating the time, he answered the count: "If the count can meet my request, I may be able to provide you with 500 K1 fast guns within three months at most."
“Are you kidding?” Hearing such an answer that satisfied him, the count was somewhat caught off guard. He looked at Tang Mo in disbelief, fearing that he had heard wrongly.
"I'm not kidding." Tang Mo shook his head and once again gave the earl a positive answer: "Within three months! As long as you give me everything I need."
Different from other technicians, or what Tang Mo has a greater advantage than other technicians is that he has the drawings of the finished product in his mind!
He doesn't need to experiment or make any detours. He just needs to find a way to get a variety of parts that meet the standards and then assemble them together.
Others need a lifetime, or even several generations, to accumulate experience, and then a sudden genius idea bursts out. He only needs to browse through the information and the results are clear.
While others were still thinking about the use of this thing, he even thought about the technical difficulties of subsequent improved models.
While those poor engineers are still thinking about what kind of bullet is the future direction of development, Tang Mo is already considering whether to use 95 or M4 for the assault rifle.
This is Tang Mo's advantage. In this field, no one can catch up with his speed and no one can beat him.
“…” Looking at Tang Mo’s eyes full of confidence, Count Fisherow finally decided to give it a try.
After all, the quick gun in his hand is not fake. If Tang Mo succeeds, his troops will indeed gain a huge advantage on the battlefield.
So Count Fischereau clenched the rifle in his hand, as if he had made a huge determination, stared at Tang Mo and asked: "Okay, tell me, what do you need."
In fact, he had indeed made up his mind - as long as Tang Mo didn't want it too outrageously, he decided to give it a try. If he wins this war, then he might be able to get more elsewhere.
Tang Mo made a rough estimate and found that he didn't need too many manpower, but these manpower must be the best of the elite.
In this era, most tools still need to be made by hand, and some of Tang Mo's parts must also be made by craftsmen who are comparable to level 7 or above craftsmen.
If he can barely make the mother engine, he can immediately produce steam engines and other supporting equipment. Once the manufacturing of these equipment is on track, the production of guns and ammunition will immediately become easier. At that time, as long as he has enough machinery and equipment, he can produce hundreds of gun barrels in one day and complete the count's order in two days.
Therefore, Tang Mo stretched out a hand and said to the Earl: "I need manpower, very good craftsmen. The kind...the kind of master craftsman who can truly stand alone. You can find the best from blacksmiths and watchmakers... At least ten! Counting apprentices and other workers, there are at least 70 people.”
Hearing Tang Mo's first request, the Earl nodded slightly - the manpower requirement is quite reasonable, after all, these people represent productivity.
He also felt that in order to produce a sufficient number of guns, it was necessary to expand manpower. He even felt that Tang Mo needed too few people.
Because he heard that there were two to three thousand workers in Cyric's gun workshop responsible for producing guns. At this scale, only three to five hundred rifles can be produced a year.
So, he thought Tang Mo would ask for 1,000 people, but he didn’t expect Tang Mo would only ask for 70! So he breathed a huge sigh of relief and continued to ask: "What else?"
As the actual owner of Beiling, Count Fisherow is still very confident in his abilities. He can definitely find 70 craftsmen, and he can even pick and choose a group of capable ones.
Since the count continued to ask, Tang Mo continued to answer: "Raw materials, high-quality raw materials, including steel, including coal, and of course grain, vegetables and meat that can feed the entire workshop's apprentice workers during this period of time."
He is here to make money, or at least to keep the whole workshop going. So he had to get supplies to feed his workers.
"What else?" This request was also very reasonable. The earl continued to nod, which seemed to agree with Tang Mo's requests. Then he continued to speak and asked Tang Mo, "What else do you need?"
"Funds to purchase other raw materials, a deposit of 2,500 gold coins, a security force of at least 20 people to protect me and my workshop, help us deal with annoying problems, so that we can produce with peace of mind... Of course, it also saves you from worrying about us running away Yes." Tang Mo pointed at himself.
“Hahaha! I like you boy!” The earl laughed loudly and patted Tiger next to him on the shoulder. Everyone laughed along with him.
After smiling, the count looked at Tang Mo again, and said with some embarrassment: "I may not be able to get so many gold coins at a time."
"You can use Beiling's ore and coal to settle part of the settlement - the part of my actual profit. There is no way to pay the workers' wages. I can only ask for cash, but I can exchange my profits for materials, and there is no problem." Tang Mo did not force the request, but exchanged his profits for supplies.
He will continue to expand production anyway, whether it is steel or coal, which are actually what he will need in large quantities later. Never have too much of these things, because they will be consumed again and again soon.
Such a flexible transaction method also allows Earl Fisherot to not have to worry about raising so many gold coins - this is a mutually beneficial concession, and naturally everyone is happy.
The count nodded slightly, and he happily agreed to this model: "It's very reasonable. If I do this, then... within two months, I can get 500 K1 guns that are exactly the same as this one?"
This time Tang Mo shook his head. Just when everyone was about to change their expressions, he continued: "Of course it's different. There are no carvings on it."
The Count took a look at the K1 quick gun sample in his hand and saw the decorative pattern specially added to please the nobles. A smile appeared on his face again: "Hahaha! Okay! I will help you prepare these things as soon as possible."
"Besides..." He paused, looked at Tiger and other officers beside him, and spoke in a longer voice.
After the long tone, he explained to Tang Mo: "Changing weapons before the battle actually involves taking a certain risk!"
"You know, it's not an easy task for soldiers to learn how to operate your weapons, be familiar with maintaining them, and then bring these weapons to the battlefield." As he spoke, he pointed at the people walking not far away. Two rows of soldiers performing drills.
“So, what do you want, Lord Count?” When Tang Mo heard the Count say this, he knew that the other party must have something to say, so he asked with a smile.
The count looked at the soldiers in the distance and made his request: "So I hope that after you sell the weapons, you can come to Beiling in person and serve as a consultant to help train the soldiers who are replacing the new rifles."
"This belongs to the category of after-sales service, you reminded me, Lord Earl." Tang Mo said seriously: "Don't worry, our after-sales standards are the highest in the world, there is no doubt about this, and we guarantee customer satisfaction. "
(End of this chapter)