Everything has to be done step by step.
This is true for life and work, we should be down-to-earth and not aim too high. But some things must be developed ahead of time.
The arrival of immigrants and militarized management accelerated the construction of Nanhua, and Nanhua began to develop by leaps and bounds. The abundance of human resources not only allowed Zhu Xianhai to carefully plan the future development of Nanhua, but also enabled him to start solving the most important problem that had been plaguing Nanhua for a long time - the problem of security!
In fact, no one has such a profound understanding of "security issues" as Zhu Xianhai. After all, he has experienced the pain firsthand.
In the life simulation in Buenos Aires, the experience of being expelled twice in a row taught me lessons so painful and profound that they are naturally not something that ordinary people can compare to.
In the simulator, in order to ensure his own safety, he hired a bodyguard, but it turned out that bodyguards are important, but reliable bodyguards are more important.
Those white bodyguards are there just to fill the salary...there is basically no difference between having them and not having them.
It was with the arrival of Li Fugui, Sun Hu and the other "Eighteen Arhats" that Zhu Xianhai finally found someone he could rely on.
I’m a Chinese.
It's always about repaying a favor.
Not like those white people who just work for money.
Now that we have people, we need to build up an armed force. What are the lessons learned from the first generation of Nanhua?
First, there are not enough weapons.
Second, there is a shortage of troops.
Therefore, Zhu Xianhai has always been eager to expand his military strength. Although it is unrealistic to turn all first-generation immigrants into full-time soldiers, in addition to the 500-member Self-Defense Force, others also need to receive certain military training.
Even before the new immigrants arrived, Zhu Xianhai had already started to work on them.
Almost on the day the new immigrants arrived, Zhu Xianhai ordered the selection of 1,500 people from the new immigrants and added 500 people from the first generation of immigrants, expanding the Self-Defense Force to 2,500 people. At the same time, the Self-Defense Force was changed into a security team.
With this 2,500-man armed force, Zhu Xianhai can finally sleep soundly. After all, Argentina's army currently only has about 20,000 troops.
The Security Team is the most important military force in Nanhua.
The safety issue is as big as a mountain!
A security team of 2,500 people can at least ensure that Nanhua has the strength to fight!
The number of people has increased, but the quality of weapons has not improved.
Due to the limited number of Henry rifles and Spencer rifles, the main equipment of the security team was the P1853 rifles made in India. These were purchased during the "Annlis"'s stop in Singapore. On the return voyage, Li Fugui specifically asked them to bring back a batch, after all, Nanhua also needed weapons.
Although the firepower of the muzzle-loading rifle is limited, Nanhua has its own glorious tradition.
If you don’t have enough firepower, you can use grenades.
South China Grenadiers!
Although grenadiers are a tradition of Nanhua, Zhu Xianhai, as the commander-in-chief, still puts the issue of weapons as a top priority.
"Rapid guns—they are the real future!"
Zhu Xianhai said, taking out a repeating gun - a Spencer rifle.
"In the future, all Nanhua security teams will be equipped with this!"
"It uses metal fixed ammunition. The barrel of the buttstock can hold seven bullets. It is easier for soldiers to operate and train, and the firing rate is extremely fast. A skilled shooter can fire 15 or 16 times in a minute..."
The last time they fought against the Gaucho cavalry , the powerful firepower of the Spencer rifle had been fully demonstrated. Brian was certainly well aware of this, but he was also aware of its shortcomings.
"Its range is short, Marshal!"
Brian said bluntly.
"Perhaps this rifle has a fast rate of fire and powerful firepower, but it uses a 0.56-inch bullet and has a range of only 300 yards. On the battlefield, the Enfield rifle will suppress it at a long distance. Therefore, I think we should still use the Enfield rifle as the main weapon, and the cavalry and chariot soldiers should use the Spencer rifle."
In fact, the lack of power of the Spencer rifle was already revealed when fighting against the gaucho cavalry. It had a short range and was not lethal enough to horses. However, even so, its power and range far exceeded the .44 caliber Henry rifle.
It was precisely because of its powerful firepower that by the end of the Civil War, the Spencer rifle had become a symbol of invincibility in the eyes of soldiers on both sides.
However, this does not mean that its performance is perfect. In fact, the Henry rifle is less powerful, and the Spencer rifle is not that powerful. In the end, this is also the reason why it was finally eliminated - in terms of firing rate, it is far inferior to the Henry or Winchester rifles, and in terms of power, it cannot compare with the Sharps and the like. Those rifles can hunt deer and buffalo, and as for the Spencer, at most it can only be used to hunt people, deer, and horses, it is really not good.
This is also the reason why Brian suggested that the cavalry use it - at least it is more powerful than a revolver and has higher accuracy.
Zhu Xianhai, who knew all of this, said casually.
"That's the bullet problem."
As he spoke , Zhu Xianhai pressed the lever to eject a bullet, picked up the .56 caliber copper shell rimfire bullet, and said.
"This is the .56 caliber rimfire bullet it uses. This type of bullet cannot withstand higher chamber pressures, so I designed a new type of bullet. Compared to rimfire, it uses centerfire, which can withstand higher chamber pressures and can hold more gunpowder. It is also a bottleneck bullet, with a caliber reduced to about .45 inches. The initial velocity is increased by reducing the caliber. After replacing the new bullet, it has a longer range, higher accuracy, and of course greater power."
After the battle with the Gauchos, Zhu Xianhai addressed the issue of weapons. In order to increase the range of the Spencer rifle, he directly used the "Berdan primer" which he had invented more than ten years ago.
That is , the Spencer rifle has the potential for improvement, while the Henry rifle has very little potential for improvement. Its brass receiver is weak and cannot withstand high chamber pressure. Although it can hold 13 rounds of bullets and has a faster rate of fire, its structural strength is far from comparable to that of the Spencer rifle. Moreover, the parts of the Spencer rifle are easier to manufacture. Although it looks complex, it actually does not have many parts.
"Marshal, we can't make bullets yet!"
Brian said directly.
"Metal shells are expensive and require more equipment. If we can't produce the bullets ourselves and run out of bullets, it will just be a pile of scrap metal!"
Well, Brian wins.
But it's only temporary.
Zhu Xianhai shrugged and said.
"This is only temporary. Buffett will be back soon. He will bring equipment to produce bullets. Soon, when our own factory is in operation, we will no longer have to worry about ammunition."
At this moment, he found that he really missed Buffett. Fortunately, he was coming back soon, on his way back.
Not only did he return, but also the machines he purchased and the technicians he hired.
A few days later, a ship sailed into Nanhua Bay. Standing on the bow, Buffett stared at the strange city in front of him in amazement.
“Is this true?”
There was no doubt in his mind, and when he saw Zhu Xianhai greeting him at the dock, he no longer had any doubts.
"Welcome home, my friend."
As soon as they met, Zhu Xianhai gave Buffett a big hug.