Wild North America 1846

Chapter 258 The Big Winner

"Your Majesty is very concerned about this project, and I hope that all colleagues in the company's R&D department will forge ahead, defy difficulties, and complete the high-quality late-stage weapon test project. At that time, I will ask for credit for everyone." Earl Colt generously made a promise .

He looked around the crowd with satisfaction, and said confidently;

"Everyone, the company has made great progress in the new smokeless gunpowder project that has been researched and developed for many years, and the results are just around the corner.

Here, I would like to commend our outstanding researcher, Mr. Alfred Bernhard Nobel, for his outstanding contribution in the field of nitroglycerin explosive research.

Therefore, I decided to hire Mr. Nobel as the deputy chief engineer, in charge of the explosives laboratory, to further optimize the research and development of new gunpowder and stabilize its performance.

company decision;

It will invest in the construction of a large-scale explosives factory representing the international advanced level, and establish Colt Chemical Industrial Products Co., Ltd. and Colt Special Steel Co., Ltd. to set foot in more fields and expand its business to the world.

Folks, we are blessed to live in a new era full of hope, in the open and thriving Datang Kingdom, where the future is full of possibilities.

I hope that you will join me in creating a better future with your hands. Let us raise our glasses together and thank His Majesty for your kindness and generous gifts. "

"Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness... Cheers!"

The emotions were quite enthusiastic, and all the senior executives present raised their glasses of wine and drank them all in one gulp.

The 23-year-old Nobel researcher standing behind had a red face, and was a little tipsy after drinking a few glasses of red wine. His chest was filled with passion, and he felt that the countless days and nights of hard work were worth it.

He came to the United States at the age of 17. At the age of 18, he was attracted by the high-paying R&D personnel hired by the Colt Weapons Company. He came to the Explosives Laboratory as an assistant researcher, studying and developing.

For more than five years, countless days and nights have been spent in the research laboratory. With the support of abundant R&D funds, the nitroglycerin R&D project initiated by Nobel stood out among many subjects and received key support.

Today
The nitroglycerin project has made great progress in research and development. In terms of explosive power, it has surpassed black gunpowder by a few blocks. The next step is to solve the problem of stability and storage. This has a good idea, and the next step needs to pass a lot of experiments to verify .

"Mr. Nobel, you have done a good job. I am very optimistic about your genius invention ability. As a key experimental project of the company, once the nitroglycerin explosive is successfully developed, the company will consider rewarding part of the shares of Colt Chemical Industries, and declare Royal Science and Technology Invention Award." Earl Colt patted Nobel on the shoulder and looked at him kindly, as if looking at a big glowing baby.

Earl Colt is now the world's top authority in the field of armaments. His brilliant achievements have been verified by several wars won by the Tang Dynasty and the Crimean War. Le and the Order of St. George in recognition of his outstanding services.

Even a proud British guy has to address "Honorable Lord" in front of Earl Colt.

Earl Colt, who started from scratch, monopolized half of the country in the field of weapons and equipment with his genius inventions, leaving the remaining half to engineers from Britain, France, the United States, Russia and Hungary.

all these
All of these put Earl Colt with a sacred aura that is admirable, enough to make Nobel, a young scholar who is interested in science and technology, worship him, and is willing to attach his tail to join in the grand event.

Also because of this
In the many laboratories of Colt Weapons Company, a large number of outstanding scientific and technological talents from Europe and the United States have gathered, and the stars are shining, and Nobel is one of them.

Facing Earl Colt's kind smile, Nobel looked a little apprehensive. He squeezed his clothes tightly and said cautiously: "Honorable Lord Colt, I am very grateful for your attention. I live very happily here. , Chang'an has the most enlightened and friendly technological environment in the world. With sufficient funds and social support, I can fully devote myself to scientific and technological research and development without interference, and I am already very satisfied."

"It's fine if you like it, oh... By the way, how was the last time you came into contact with Sally?"

"I... Sally is very charming, but... maybe I can't talk, and she doesn't seem to like me."

"Hehehe...it's okay, the girl just needs to be coaxed, you often take her out to watch opera, have a meal, go shopping, etc. It will be fine after you get to know each other."

"I will do my best, Your Excellency." Nobel's expression was still reserved.

He is a standard engineering man. When he was engaged in research and development, he was crazy about sleep and food. He could stay out of the laboratory for a year and a half.

This kind of character of his caused him to never get married in his whole life and die alone in the original history.

Lisa is the eldest daughter of Earl Colt. She is a beautiful and lively girl. Of course, she doesn't like Nobel, who is like a stuffy jar. She is neither interesting nor lovable.

Earl Colt had nothing to do about it. He could see that the young Nobel in front of him was an inventive genius. After joining the company, more than a dozen inventions had been born, and nitroglycerin was only one of them. The future prospect was extremely bright.

It can be said that Nobel's genius is most like himself.

It's a pity that the baby girl just didn't like it, and instead got mixed up with a young Chinese officer. Earl Colt couldn't stop him, and he was a little depressed thinking about it.

A scientific and technological genius like Nobel is dazzling, and the light cannot be concealed. The University of California has hired him as an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, becoming an emerging outstanding young talent in the scientific and technological circles.

Since the precious daughter Sally and Nobel could not get together and only liked handsome Chinese officers, Earl Colt could only use the equity of the newly established company to win over geniuses, just like His Majesty did to win over himself.

His Majesty the King has said countless times;

Technological invention is the primary productive force, and only the most creative companies can enjoy the largest share of the market pie.

The development experience of Colt Arms Company over the past 10 years has verified this famous saying of His Majesty.

Emphasis on R&D and scientific and technological talents has become the consensus of many business owners including Earl Colt, and they have invested heavily in supporting scientific R&D.

Under a good social atmosphere, two innovative cities, mainly Chang'an and Los Angeles, have formed. Great progress has been made in the fields of petrochemical, steel smelting, weapon design and manufacturing, ship power, machinery and food, and some of them have reached the world level. State-of-the-art technology.

Enterprises in the Datang Kingdom pay more attention to technological innovation than any other country, and are willing to pay benefits including shares for this. It is not that the capitalists in the Datang Kingdom are more talkative, but that they have tasted the sweetness of technological progress.

The Colt Arms Company is the most striking example. Weapons engraved with the Colt Arms Company emblem are always 2 to 3% more expensive than similar weapons, and they are better sold and more popular.

This is the power of the brand. The firearms produced by the Colt Arms Company are the hottest brand-name products in the international market. Whether it is in the European or American market, a weapon with a Colt shield badge and a year number is definitely very popular. gotta do it.

In a remote town in Texas, USA, the cowboys holding a Colt 1848 repeating gun are the most beautiful boys on the street.

The imitations made in the United States may be of the same quality and less than half the price, but the brand badge will always be thwarted. Who doesn't have a little vanity?
If we really want to talk about it, the Colt Arms Company is very good at making money, just take the Colt 1848 lever repeater as an example;
In addition to the long barrel and short barrel version for military use, a special version for the Royal Guards has also been further developed. Each cavalry regiment has a separate badge logo and number.

Every retired officer and soldier who has served in the Royal Guards will spend some money when he leaves the army to take away the rifle that accompanied him through life and death. This is also a practice recognized by the military.

Of course, it's all voluntary.

Other armies of the Tang Kingdom also have their own glory, such as the "Great River Division" and "Red Rock Valley Division", and the Crimea special edition rifle produced by Colt Arms Company for the European Expeditionary Force, all with distinctive signs.

Therefore, these rifles are cherished by officers and soldiers. When they retire, they don’t hesitate to untie their wallets and take the weapons home. Therefore, Colt Arms Company can harvest a batch of stable orders every year.

In addition, Colt Arms has also produced the 5th Anniversary Edition, the 10th Anniversary Edition, the Missouri River Commemorative Edition, the Indian Chief Edition, the Conquest Edition (Mexico), the Apache Edition, the Extended Tube Hunting Edition, the Nautical Edition, and the Ottoman Customized version, British version, French version, etc., there are as many as 10 kinds.

For example, the Colt 1848 Lever Repeater Indian Chief Edition has a butt made of black oak. There is a copper Indian chief head on the butt, and various ancient totems belonging to Indian tribes are engraved on the butt, which is very valuable for collection. .

An ordinary civilian version of the rifle is priced at 56 yuan. This Indian chief commemorative version is limited to 999, and each gun has a unique number.The Colt Arms Company dared to sell it at a high price of 168 yuan, and it was also very popular, and it was sold out as soon as it was launched.

Through the operation of the Colt Arms Company, a trend of collecting commemorative firearms has gradually formed in the society. As a result, the value of many used rifles has doubled, or even soared by more than ten times.

A Colt 1848 repeating gun that accompanied the European Expeditionary Force to participate in the Crimean War throughout the process originally belonged to a company soldier of the Third Regiment of the First Division of the Expeditionary Army. There are 37 stars engraved on the butt, which means that this gun The gun once killed 37 enemies, and it has a retired stamp affixed by the army (note; the standard weapons that have been lost to the civilian population must be stamped with a retired stamp to distinguish them from active equipment).

Such a gun fell into the collection market and witnessed the cruelty and glory of the Crimean War. The price was raised to 620 yuan, more than ten times the original value, and was finally collected by a happy manor owner.

Thus

It is not only of great commemorative significance but also very valuable for retired soldiers to bring home the rifles they have used. This has prompted more retired officers and soldiers to be willing to spend their money to bring home the rifles that accompanied their service careers.

The Colt Arms Company is happy, and supplies tens of thousands of rifles and cavalry-style revolvers to the military steadily every year. With a lot of money in their pockets, they are the real big winners.

(End of this chapter)