This weapons test is crucial, not only for Malashenko, but for the entire Red Army infantry unit.
Before the actual battlefield, the new assault rifle has to pass the test on the shooting range. If the belt is stretched thin on the shooting range, and the crotch is stretched to the point that it is full of problems, then even if it is on the battlefield, it will be in vain.
, and was laughed out of his wits by the German guy.
One thing to say is that Malashenko is really unsure about the AK that was spawned in advance. This is not only a question of a gun, but also whether he will be invited to the Lubyanka University by the blue hats of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
After drinking tea in a hotel, you might even be rewarded with a peanut at the end, "Let me call Comrade Stalin again!" This is by no means an imaginary final cry.
"Damn it, I feel like my heart is about to jump out of my throat. Don't make any jokes for me! If something goes wrong, you won't be able to decide!"
In fact, before the real test begins, there is another interesting thing worth mentioning separately.
After the end of Kotin's personal secret letter written specifically to Malashenko, there was actually another shorter letter in the envelope, which Kalashnikov wrote specifically to Malashenko.
The main content of the letter is nothing more than a huge thank you to Malashenko, thanking the comrade general for giving him a stage and opportunity to realize his dream, which Kalashnikov never dared to dream of before.
After this is a brief log description of some weapons development processes, as well as a general summary of the initial performance of the weapon. Kalashnikov tried to use short words to increase Malashenko's confidence and make Malashenko believe in his own
Only after there are absolutely no problems with the masterpiece will it be officially finalized, produced in a small scale and sent to the front line.
Kalashnikov, who spent almost all night sleeping either in the office or in the factory workshop, had the absolute confidence and courage to commit to all this.
In addition to these routine matters, what shocked Comrade Lao Ma the most and made people laugh or cry was a piece of advice that Ke Jin attached at the end of the letter.
"Comrade General, according to my country's past naming convention of small arms, if this assault rifle can be officially mass-produced and officially named and assigned a number, I think it will probably be called "Kalashnikov assault rifle." , but I don’t really like and agree with this name.”
"You have put in great efforts in the process of creating this weapon from scratch and mass-producing it. I have always seen it, Comrade General. I think I just followed the direction you directed and implemented it.
That person of your will and plan, I'm happy to be that person, which makes me extremely happy and excited."
"For this reason, I hope that this assault rifle in the future can be called the "Malashenko Kalashnikov assault rifle." Your name comes first, and my name comes last. You are the one who starts.
To lead, to guide, to be the creator of the first and most important role.”
"This is the fact and the truth, and it will never change. As practitioners of truth, we have an obligation to let every soldier who uses this weapon to defend the motherland and people know the truth and spread the praises. I want all
Everyone knows your achievements, Comrade General, you should not hide behind the scenes on such an epoch-making matter, this is all I want to say."
Kalashnikov is a young and very honest handsome guy. Malashenko knew about this situation from the beginning. This is completely consistent with the records of Kalashnikov's character and experience in history books.
But being so honest as a person, as a true designer, I put the name of the person who is equivalent to my mentor in front of the name of the weapon I designed myself, and I am willing to succumb to it and be a pendant "accompanying the prince"
Malashenko really didn’t expect that Kalashnikov would sincerely want to do this.
"This is the honor you deserve, Kalashnikov. I never intended to usurp the title of your masterpiece. Your name should be used together with your works on the right path to defend the motherland and people."
.At the same time, the name "Kalashnikov" should be sung and praised everywhere in the land of the motherland and in the mouths of the soldiers."
"It's also an honor to be able to guide and help you. I can't wait to see those evil Nazi fascists bow down to the powerful power of our new assault rifles, and this is all your masterpiece.
, your credit.”
"So never make similar words or suggestions again in the future. You can regard this as my order. Once the new assault rifle becomes a big success, it will definitely be named after you. This is the only thing that will never change.
of reality.”
This part of the content was attached to Malashenko's reply. After it was packaged, it was handed over to a trustworthy person and sent directly to Kotin in the rear area, waiting to be handed over to Kalashnikov.
moment.
It is really interesting to say that when I think about the possibility that AK may be accidentally called "MAK 44", Malashenko, a time traveler with future memories, feels inexplicably dumbfounded and speechless.
"Malashenko Kalashnikov assault rifle? What the hell is this name? It's really embarrassing to laugh..."
Malashenko, who was speechless, shook his head slightly, but the elite soldiers of the fully armed combat engineer battalion on the side were already ready.
"Attention everyone! Load your guns and aim at the target——"
The commander who personally issued the order was none other than Varosha, who knew the magnitude of the matter and recommended himself to Malashenko to go into battle himself.
The comrade leader rolled up his sleeves and became the test commander himself. This was a big event that had never happened before.
The soldiers participating in this target shooting test are all veterans of the Combat Engineer Battalion and are full of experience.
But despite this, the comrade leader, comrades and deputy division commanders, and comrades political commissar all came to visit, and even the usually energetic comrade battalion commander was reduced to a supporting role, a scene that was difficult to pay attention to, but it still made these already
The veterans who realized how important the test they participated in felt a little nervous and even had sweaty palms.
"I hope this gun works as well as it says!"
This is the most real thought in the minds of almost all veterans and soldiers at this moment. The black holes in their hands are already pointed at the target in a neat row.
"Fire!!!"
As Varosha received an order from Malashenko's eyes, whether the AK that was spawned in advance worked well or not, it was the final moment when both the mule and the horse had to be pulled out.