Conquer Europe from the West

Chapter 55 Look! 150mm heavy artillery! I stole it!
Ryan actually has a lot more to say.

For example, changes in the shape of trucks, the design of small vehicles, and the organizational structure of troops.

But he felt that all this could be put off for a while.

After all, for the current empire, the most important thing is not only the problem of the truck wheels being too narrow, but also the problems with the engine output and transmission system.

Moreover, Ryan also deliberately concealed the fact that mechanized troops consumed more military funds than motorized troops.

The empire's current industrial strength is not enough to support the empire's immediate upgrade from traditional animal-drawn vehicles to motorized and mechanized forces.

A tank converted from a tractor is good, but a pure iron box is better.

We have to get an engine with at least 300 horsepower before we can even talk about tanks.

Therefore, Ryan’s biggest idea at the moment is to motorize his two battalions and one assault company.

The Empire currently does not have enough trucks to complete the motorization upgrade of the entire army, but two battalions of people are still more than enough.

In Brian's office.

As time passed, General Schubert calmed down from his excitement.

He released his hands that were clamped around Ryan's shoulders. Although his face was still full of excitement, he was no longer as out of control as before.

The elderly King of Prussia, the Imperial Artillery General, sat on a sofa nearby, his heart full of dreams of his artillery charging forward with rolling wheels.

Brian looked at General Schubert with some fear, because now he finally understood that Ryan had been hiding something from him before.

Because Ryan probably guessed that he would never agree with his suggestion, Brian immediately felt that his previous behavior was a bit unkind.

After all, Ryan was not a member of the Seventh Army, so even if he had something to say or want, he could only ask Brian for it in the end.

Then Brian directly rejected Ryan's proposal.

If General Schubert hadn't come...

Brian felt that he would probably have to think about how to help Ryan deal with the thief who stole the wheel.

Now, Brian stood behind the sofa where General Schubert was sitting, looking at the back of the Prussian King's head through his monocle.

Ryan is similar.

But he was now thinking of other things.

For example, I could ask Brian for a few more trucks later.

Then they both heard Schubert's voice.

General Schubert looked at Ryan and said, "Captain, I assure you in the name of the King of Prussia that your idea will be implemented throughout the army."

Ryan had already guessed this, so he was not surprised, but was just waiting for Schubert's next words.

"But now," Schubert said, changing the subject, "it is impossible for the Empire to gather such a large number of troops."

"How about this? I'll grant you three trucks and two motorcycles as testing vehicles."

"The trucks will come from my unit. This way, Brian won't be left vulnerable to the people from Episode 7."

"Thank you for your kindness, General!" Ryan shouted immediately.

This made Schubert cough a little embarrassedly. "Then, although I've given you these vehicles, I'll also give you a batch of 150mm heavy artillery."

"Ok?"

Ryan frowned, realizing something was wrong.

Why did this old Deng approve heavy artillery for me?
My men are all infantrymen!

Then he understood what Schubert meant.

It was obvious that he wanted to help him test the artillery's maneuverability.

As expected. Schubert followed up, "I want you to use these trucks to test the ability of motorized vehicles to tow artillery in complex environments. This will provide sufficient testing for that...motorization later."

Ryan quickly replied, "Yes, General."

Finally, Schubert nodded with satisfaction.

He pushed himself up from the sofa, patted Ryan's shoulder hard with his rough big hand, and then looked at Brian.

"Commodore," he said, "I remember you have many friends in the Imperial Capital."

"Yes, most of my classmates from the Military University are now in the capital." Brian nodded.

Schubert adjusted his general uniform and didn't look at Brian. "Does anyone you know at the General Staff?"

"Huh?" Brian was visibly stunned. "No."

Most of his contemporaries were not in the General Staff, but were responsible for teaching troops in various military regions.

"Then you might be busy later."

Schubert glanced at Ryan again before saying, "I will write to His Majesty and explain today's conversation to him. Brian, please record what happened today. His Majesty may ask you to return to Berggreen later."

His words made beads of cold sweat flow down Brian's forehead, and then Ryan found that he couldn't escape either.

Because Schubert added: "Captain Flig, your suggestion is very good, but there are still some problems in the details."

"I hope that after this battle, I can see your separate report on the development of motorized forces. It would be best if you could submit it to me in the form of a paper."

"Yes!" Ryan immediately stood at attention and saluted the other party.

"Very good!" Schubert laughed twice, then left the staff building with a refreshed look, and returned to his artillery regiment's base amid the panic of the soldiers.

Ryan looked at Brian thoughtfully, feeling that he seemed a little happy.

Then he understood why Brian was so happy.

The positions of the Empire's warrant officers and brigadier generals are actually somewhat awkward.

They were neither soldiers and colonels, nor officers and generals.

Warrant officer is not a big deal. As long as your performance in the army is good enough to satisfy your immediate superior, promotion to second lieutenant will be a matter of minutes.

But the Brigadier General is a different matter.

Even though Brian had reached the position of Chief of Staff of the Military District Staff at the rank of Brigadier General, he still had no chance of becoming Major General.

Perhaps this is normal for him at the age of 40, but he was actually a brigadier general at the age of 32.

Being stuck in a position for eight or nine years would drive anyone crazy.

But now, because of Ryan's existence, he has gained the favor of Admiral Schubert, and the other party even said that His Majesty the Emperor would invite him back to the imperial capital.

It can be said that as long as Brian does not make any mistakes in the future, he will be successfully promoted to major general when he goes to the imperial capital.

The youngest Imperial Major General in history.

Just thinking about it made Brian excited.

But Ryan felt that his excited look was still a little abstract.

Therefore, he did not report to Brian, patted his military uniform covered with dust, and turned to leave the staff office.

He had to catch Wolfe quickly.

Because the army now has heavy artillery!!

Hurry and get it, if Schubert changes his mind, it will be all over!!!
Heavy artillery!!!!
150mm heavy artillery!!!
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