He also knew that even if he placed an order for Tang Mo now, it would still be too late. Even Xirik'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 weapon technology, but in terms of production technology, they are not at the same level at all.
superior!
The count didn't know what Tang Mo was planning in his heart. 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 needed his troops to enter the battlefield in a state of complete training, so he had to give himself enough time.
Therefore, 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 made some calculations in his mind. If he went back, worked with a few engineers and old Roger to build a standard industrial machine, and then build several 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 qualified barrel in this era is that the bullet can fly out.
The barrel is fine.
Therefore, if there were really steam engines and supporting equipment, Tang Mo could instantly increase production capacity to ten times or even a hundred times what it is now.
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 in the future! 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 robbing money.
So after calculating the time, he answered the Earl: "If the Earl 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 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 definite answer: "Within three months! As long as you give me everything I need."
Unlike other technicians, or what makes Tang Mo have 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 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 had the technical difficulties of subsequent improved models in his mind.
While those poor engineers were still thinking about what kind of bullets would be the future direction of development, Tang Mo was already considering whether to use 95 or M4 for assault rifles.
This is Tang Mo's advantage. In this field, no one can catch up with his speed, no one can beat him.
"..." Looking at Tang Mo's eyes full of confidence, Count Fischerot 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 did make up his mind - as long as Tang Mo didn't want it too outrageously, he decided to give it a try. If he won 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 best.
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 seven craftsmen or above.
If he can barely make the mother machine, 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 the machinery and equipment are sufficient, 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 craftsmen who can truly stand alone. You can find the best among blacksmiths and watchmakers.
...At least ten! Including apprentices and other workers, there are at least 70 people."
After hearing Tang Mo's first request, the Earl nodded slightly - the manpower requirement was quite reasonable, after all, these people represented 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 had heard that there were two to three thousand workers in Cyric's firearms workshop responsible for producing firearms. With this scale, only three to five hundred rifles could be produced a year.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! So, he thought Tang Mo would ask for 1,000 people, but he did not expect that Tang Mo would only ask for 70! So he breathed a big sigh of relief and continued to ask: "What else?
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As the actual owner of Beiling, Count Fischereau is still very confident in his abilities. He can definitely find 70 craftsmen, and he can even pick and choose a group of good 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, grains, 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 support the entire workshop to continue running. So he must get supplies to support his workers.
"What else?" This request was also very reasonable. The Earl continued to nod, agreeing 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
He ran away." Tang Mo pointed at himself.
"Hahaha! I like you kid!" The count laughed loudly and patted Tiger on the shoulder. Everyone laughed along with him.
After laughing, the count looked at Tang Mo again, and said with some embarrassment: "I may not be able to get so many gold coins at once."
"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.
Anyway, he has to continue to expand production. Whether it is steel or coal, he will actually need a lot of these things later. There is never too much of these things, because they will be consumed again soon.
And such a flexible transaction method also allows Count Fisherot to not have to worry about raising so many gold coins - this is a concession that benefits both sides, and naturally everyone is happy.
The count nodded slightly, and agreed happily 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 earl took a look at the K1 fast gun sample in his hand and saw the pattern decorations 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 certain risks!"
"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 weapons being fired not far away.
Two rows of soldiers walking in parade.
"So, what does the earl want?" When Tang Mo heard the earl 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, Sir Earl." Tang Mo said seriously: "Don't worry, our after-sales standards are the highest in the world. There is no doubt about this. We guarantee customer satisfaction.