1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Rigdwell proposed a neutron reflector, which significantly shortened the time required to manufacture an atomic bomb.

However, due to the structural changes, Ridgway and his team had to redesign and experiment with various techniques.

To outsiders, it seems as if he was forced to keep a low profile and gradually faded from public view.

Everyone sighed with regret:

"Even someone as powerful as Professor Bruce cannot resist absolute power."

After obtaining the complete penicillin program, the UK and the US did impose strong sanctions on the Cherry Clan, but with little effect.

Because the latter could completely bypass the blockade by purchasing the necessary supplies from Germany.

Although Rigdwell has many friends in the scientific community, they cannot influence the government's decisions.

Scientists are indeed insignificant in the face of national interests.

As a result, the Sakura Clan became even more rampant.

The headquarters of the Kwantung Army in Northeast China.

A series of high-level military meetings are being held in secret.

The main topic of the meeting was how to occupy the Northeast region by force.

This region possesses abundant resources such as minerals, an industrial base, and a large population, making it highly attractive to the impoverished Ying tribe.

Just like in their previous life, the Sakura Clan's ambitions remain unchanged.

They decided to officially launch an attack on the mainland next September.

In real history, this period of history is an eternal pain in the hearts of every Chinese son and daughter.

Because of the lack of resistance from some people, the Sakura Clan occupied the northeastern region with almost no effort.

From then on, more than 3000 million people in the three provinces were plunged into a miserable life of enslavement and colonization for 14 years.

At the same time, this incident also marked the beginning of the Sakura Clan's invasion, signifying the start of the World Anti-Fascist War and opening the prelude to the Asian theater of World War II!

Meanwhile, the Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department, a secret research institution under the Kwantung Army, also began to accelerate the development of bacteriological weapons in accordance with the requirements of higher authorities.

In this process, the Sakura Clan finally revealed their extremely brutal side!
Human experiments!

On Ma Yucheng's first day here, Shiro Ishii subtly brought up this matter.

But the kind-hearted man thought that such experiments would at most use death row inmates or some dying volunteers to test drugs.

He then proceeded to verbally abuse the other party.

In Ma Yucheng's view, no matter how biological experiments develop, they must adhere to basic ethical principles.

That means you must never use living people for experiments.

Even using death row inmates is extremely inhumane.

However, the reality was even crueler than he had imagined.

Inside a top-secret meeting room of the Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department.

A dozen or so people were sitting around a rectangular table.

The row of people on the left are all wearing white lab coats, led by Shiro Ishii; they are all the researchers here.

The people in the row on the right are wearing Sakura clan uniforms, clearly members of a unit of the Kwantung Army.

In the main seat sat a short, middle-aged military officer with a sinister look in his eyes.

He was Endo Saburo, the deputy chief of staff of the Sakura clan's Kwantung Army.

This time, Saburo Endo came specifically to inspect the work of the Water Supply Department for Epidemic Prevention.

He and Shiro Ishii had known each other for a long time and had a good personal relationship.

Saburo Endo joked:

"Ishii-kun, you're practically the commander of the germ warfare unit now."

"Perhaps one day you will become a general."

After more than a year of expansion, the epidemic prevention and water supply department now covers an area of ​​100 square kilometers.

There are over 300 researchers here, and they are all under the leadership of Shiro Ishii.

At this moment, Shiro Ishii is the leader in the field of military medicine of the Sakura Clan.

He was even qualified to report directly to the higher-ups of the Sakura Clan.

Ordinary generals were not qualified to act arrogantly in front of him.

Therefore, although it was called an inspection, Saburo Endo communicated with him as a friend.

Upon hearing this, Shiro Ishii said:
"Endo-kun, I have no interest in becoming a general."

"I only like studying bacteria."

"Everything I've done is for the Great Sakura Empire!"

Saburo Endo nodded.

He knew that the man in front of him was so engrossed in his research on medicine and bacteria that he neglected to eat or sleep.

Several years ago, the other side had been lobbying various military departments about the importance of bacteriological warfare.

He even said:

"The development of bacterial weapons is of utmost urgency. Every day of delay will bring endless regret to the Sakura Clan."

Under the other party's persistence, the Sakura Clan's leadership was moved and supported their research into biological weapons.

Saburo Endo said:

“Ishii-kun, I have read the detailed report you submitted to the military.”

"Bacterial attacks will undoubtedly play a significant role in the war against the Soviet Union!"

"You need to speed up your research here."

Shiro Ishii asked:

"Shouldn't it be used on the ZN people?"

Saburo Endo said dismissively:

"You can't kill a chicken with a bull's knife."

"The Empire's only enemy in the Northeast has always been the Soviet Union."

"The ZN people are utterly vulnerable!"

His words completely disregarded the mainland.

"Also, I can reveal a little secret to you."

"Major changes are coming to Northeast China next year!"

Upon hearing this, Shiro Ishii felt a surge of excitement.

He had previously received some vague information from higher-ups.

But now, Saburo Endo's words have made him even more certain.

As the deputy chief of staff of the Kwantung Army, the other party was considered a core high-ranking member of the Sakura clan stationed in Northeast China.

His every move is even more accurate than information from the local high-level officials.

After all, a general in the field may not obey the emperor's orders, and war is often imminent, so only the commanders on the front lines can obtain the most accurate information.

This also demonstrates the close relationship between Saburo Endo and Shiro Ishii, who were even willing to share such confidential information.

Next, Shiro Ishii began to demonstrate his research findings.

This includes various bacterial weapons, and even bacterial-based chemical weapons, etc.

Undoubtedly, these are things that are explicitly prohibited by the international community, but the Sakura Clan is still secretly developing them.

"Endo-kun, please look."

"XXXXXX."

Saburo Endo was overjoyed and said:
"The temperature in the Northeast is very low, and many of the Empire's warriors have suffered frostbite."

"With this research result, we can avoid more casualties."

"Ishii-kun, thank you on behalf of everyone."

At this moment, a young officer suddenly asked:
"Lord Ishii, what should we do with it after the experiment is completed?"

Shiro Ishii revealed a sinister and terrifying smile.

"Like a lab rat."

His words were utterly devoid of humanity.

At this moment, Shiro Ishii suddenly said again:

"By the way, Endo-kun, there's something I need your help with."

"Due to the accelerated pace of the project, we are currently running out of experimental materials."

"Moreover, the space is a bit small now, and these experimental materials are easily exposed."

"Therefore, I requested the military's support."

Saburo Endo waved his hand:
"Don't worry, Mr. Ishii, I will report it immediately and fulfill your request."

"The research findings of the Water Supply Department are of paramount importance, and any amount of investment here is worthwhile."

“In addition to increasing the area, I will also arrange for someone to deliver the experimental materials to you.”

"If you have any special requirements for the materials, you can also make them."

Shiro Ishii quickly expressed his gratitude.

For him, the more materials he has, the more results he will achieve.

At this moment, Saburo Endo asked curiously:
"By the way, Mr. Ishii, how is Ma Yucheng doing now?"

"He's been here with you the whole time, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

"The higher-ups have already used him to test the waters; he's no longer of any use to them."

Ishii Shiro knew what the other person was worried about, and he said with a smile:

“Ma Yucheng will not affect the military’s confidentiality mission.” “He only knows that we are engaged in biological weapons, but he doesn’t know anything about the experimental materials.”

"I want to use his talent to help my research."

"Of course, if he really wants to see it someday, I will let him see it one last time."

"For a scientist like him, we can make an exception this time."

Shiro Ishii seemed to have already figured out how to humiliate Ma Yucheng.

He wanted the latter to witness their compatriots being tortured.

Saburo Endo nodded.

"That's best."

"Penicillin is still very useful."

"If he can help the Empire invent penicillin, then we might be able to leave him a whole body."

After discussing Ma Yucheng, the conversation naturally extended to Borneo, which has been making frequent statements recently.

So, Saburo Endo asked with a smile:

"Ishii-kun, what are your thoughts on Ridgeway's revenge?"

"Could he, like you, also develop biological weapons and use them against us?"

Upon hearing this, Shiro Ishii burst into laughter, arrogantly declaring:

"Endo-kun, you're overthinking it."

“Liggway is just a physicist; he knows nothing about biology.”

"Let alone biological weapons, he doesn't even know all the types of bacteria."

“Any one of my researchers is better than him in biology.”

"Moreover, the physics he studies are all cutting-edge theories."

"It looks very sophisticated, but it's just something a bunch of people use to amuse themselves. It has no real purpose."

"Otherwise, how could he have ended up in such a miserable state that he couldn't even keep penicillin safe, and was even extorted by Britain and the United States?"

Everyone laughed.

Saburo Endo smiled slightly. He didn't understand science, but he trusted his old friend.

At this moment, a young Sakura tribe technical officer asked:
"Mr. Ishii, could Ridgeway possibly develop some kind of physical weapon?"

"For example, he could invent more powerful cannons, or airplanes with faster flight speeds, and so on."

It must be admitted that the Sakura Clan at this time was still quite formidable in terms of military science.

Their grassroots workers are generally well-educated.

Ridgway did not hide his plans to develop an aircraft.

After all, this is something that's hard to hide.

There are already quite a few aircraft companies in the world, so this is nothing special.

However, the bomber that Qian Wushi was researching was an absolute secret.

Airplanes and artillery, as the pinnacle of firearms, have always attracted much attention.

More powerful cannons can indeed turn the tide of battle.

Because the officer's question made everyone present nod in agreement.

However, Shiro Ishii scoffed:

"Then there's even less need to worry."

"Although the power of explosives can theoretically be increased indefinitely."

"But its power is directly proportional to its mass."

"For example, TNT is now often used to represent the power of explosives."

"Suppose there is a super explosive with the power of 100 tons of TNT."

"Then its weight must also be 100 tons."

"How are these shells transported and fired?"

"Are we going to drop them from airplanes?"

"Even the most advanced aircraft could not carry such a large amount of explosives."

Wow!
The officers present immediately understood.

The key to any cannon is the amount of gunpowder.

The greater the power, the more gunpowder is required.

This has nothing to do with what kind of design you used.

Even if you design the cannon barrel to be extremely robust, it is impossible to fire 100 tons of ammunition at once.

It can't even move.

The main destructive power of an aircraft comes from the explosives it carries.

Therefore, this is a vicious cycle.

There is a limit to the power of airplanes and cannons.

At this moment, the officer said with a smile:

"Thank you for your explanation, Mr. Ishii."

"No wonder the Empire values ​​biological weapons so much."

"Because it breaks free from the inherent limitations of physicochemical explosives."

"The number of bacteria is infinite."

Shiro Ishii nodded and said:

"That's exactly what it means."

"Strictly speaking, there is currently no purely physical explosive."

"All explosives must use gunpowder, which has its own limits."

"Therefore, Ridgway's knowledge of physics is not a threat at all."

Everyone nodded after hearing this.

That way they'll understand.

Then, Shiro Ishii said:
"Even the most powerful cannons can only destroy city walls."

"It's not a big deal to let the world's leading scientist blow up a few city walls."

Everyone laughed again.

Based on their current understanding, they are certainly not wrong to laugh.

In later generations, even the most powerful chemical explosives available for actual combat could only destroy a single building.

However, physics is far more terrifying than chemistry!
"Therefore, Ridgeway can only talk the talk."

"If he wants to retaliate against us, the most likely way is to manufacture guns and cannons."

"But he has no army and no power, how can he withstand the iron army of our Great Sakura Empire!"

“I even think the military could send warships over there and wipe them all out, and make them all do hard labor.”

Saburo Endo was taken aback, thinking to himself that his old friend was really daring.

The arrest of Ma Yucheng has become known worldwide.

If Li Qiwei and his gang were all arrested, it would be an earth-shattering event.

Even if their military is very confident, they wouldn't dare to take the risk.

Moreover, Borneo is still a British colony.

The Sakura clan does not want to openly offend Britain for the time being.

But who knows what will happen in the future.

So he said with a smile:

"Don't worry, Mr. Ishii, your dream will come true soon."

Everyone laughed.

The meeting room was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

As he was leaving, Endo Saburo suddenly slapped his forehead and said with a laugh:

"I almost forgot something important."

"Ishii-kun, your unit number application has been approved."

Shiro Ishii was overjoyed.

The bacteriological weapons research group he led was not part of the conventional combat forces.

However, his research findings were of great importance to combat troops.

Therefore, he needs an official designation.

Having a title makes it easier to ask higher-ups for funding, materials, and other resources.

So he quickly asked:

What is that title?

Saburo Endo said:

"137".

Shiro Ishii nodded, looking excited.

What he didn't know was that this trial would not be absent. (End of Chapter)