When walking through the commercial street, Lin Yan noticed that there were more people. When he came, there were not many people on the road. Now he could see many people walking on the street, coming in and out of the shops on both sides.
It's almost noon, and it's time for people working everywhere to eat, and the commercial street suddenly becomes lively.
Lin Yan walked by in a hurry, and everyone she met greeted her. She smiled and said she had something urgent to do in the laboratory.
When he arrived at Maomu's office, he was assembling the crossbow.
"I heard from your mother-in-law that the crossbow arrows are ready. Let me have a try."
When Mao Mu saw it was Lin Yan, he smiled and said, "It's done. Let's go outside for an interview."
"Okay. Where to go?"
"Go to the Pika and Rabbit Field. There are many rats and rabbits there, and there are also many birds. It's a good time to practice." As he spoke, Mao Mu took out the two crossbow arrows he had made and handed one to Lin Yan for her to see.
Lin Yan took the crossbow arrow and pulled it open. It was easier than a bow and arrow. "What's the range?"
"More than a hundred meters. Aiming is easier than a bow and arrow, and the requirements for the shooter are much lower."
"With the lethality of this arrow, if it is aimed at the vital part of a sheep, can it kill it with one hit?"
"It should be possible. Crossbow arrows are more lethal. As long as you aim, you can achieve your goal."
Mao Mu is very confident in crossbows, "I have personally shot rats and rabbits, and compared them with bows and arrows, the effect is better."
"Didn't anyone from the military find you?" Lin Yan asked because when the weapons research laboratory was originally established, the military strongly agreed and paid special attention to the matter.
"I've found it, but I haven't shown it to them yet. I want to make a few more crossbows and compare them to see if there are any improvements. I'll hand them over to the military after confirmation."
"You have really considered everything. Come on, let's go and try the power of the crossbow."
Walk west along the street to the end, which is the dirt road leading to Pika Plain. This area is all farmland, and there is a road built every other section to make it easier for people to harvest crops from the fields.
After walking for more than ten minutes, we arrived outside a dense forest. Mao Mu said, "This is it. There are a lot of pikas, rabbits and birds in this area. Let's go in."
After looking at Lin Yan's height, which was just around his waist, Maomu hesitated and said, "I'll carry you on my back."
"No. I can walk on my own."
Lin Yan waved his hand and motioned for him to leave quickly. She was no longer a baby. She could run and jump. It would be no problem for her to go in by herself.
The two of them tiptoed through the dense forest. After a while, they heard some movement and stopped to observe carefully.
Lin Yan pointed to the front left and whispered: "Over there, let's lean in quietly."
In fact, the sound was at least fifty meters away from them, but both of them had good ears to detect it.
When they got closer, they saw three fat pikas grazing.
After finding a good angle, Lin Yan drew the crossbow, pointed it at a rat and rabbit, and let go. The arrow left quickly with a burst of wind.
In just a few seconds, the plump pika fell to the ground, and the whole process was neat and tidy.
Mao Mu did not hesitate to give in, and in one go, the two of them shot different rats and rabbits with their front and rear legs.
The remaining pika sensed the danger and ran a few meters away when it was also shot.
Lin Yan looked at Mao Mu with admiration, "That's right. He was able to shoot two arrows in such a short period of time without letting a pika escape. His reflexes are very impressive."
"When you get older, you can do it with more practice."
"Don't be modest. This crossbow has enough killing power. Have you ever thought about making a bigger one? It would be better if it could kill cows."
"I thought about it. In fact, the principle is the same. It can be done by improving the materials, crossbow arms, crossbow strings, etc. I am preparing to make various ranges."
"Yes, it's very promising. Kurotsuchi will definitely be very satisfied when he sees the crossbow and your plan. Let's go, pick up Pika, and let's go to the military headquarters."
The improvement of weapons is most beneficial to the people in the military department and can greatly enhance their actual combat capabilities.
Heitu and Yun Qing were discussing things. When they saw Lin Yan and Mao Mu coming, they immediately focused on the crossbows in their hands.
Kurotsuchi asked in surprise: "Is this a new bow and arrow?"
Lin Yan smiled and said, "This is called a crossbow arrow. It was made by Mao Mu. Let him explain it to you."
Yun Qing took the crossbow arrow from Lin Yan's hand and followed Mao Mu's demonstration. After Mao Mu finished speaking, she walked out of the house and shot an arrow at the tree in the distance.
The tree was about 150 meters away. The arrow was very fast and stabbed into the trunk of the tree. Both Yun Qing and Heitu's eyes widened.
Although I was shocked when I heard what Maomu said, I was far less shocked than seeing the effect of the crossbow with my own eyes.
Kurotsuchi said happily: "Let me try."
Mao Mu handed him the crossbow arrow in his hand. Kurotsuchi just watched the demonstration and got started quickly. He quickly mastered the key points and shot the arrow with the same effect as Yun Qing.
The two looked at each other and saw the enthusiasm in each other's eyes.
Kurotsuchi looked at Maomu, "Crossbows are easier to use than bows and arrows. If the military is equipped with them, its strength will be greatly increased. We first need a hundred crossbows. When can you make them?"
"One hundred?" Mao Mu was startled, "I can't do it by myself. I worked for more than half a year and only made two."
"People are not the problem. We will figure out what you need to prepare." Yun Qing hit the nail on the head, "You just need to guide people to do it."
"Yes, you are a talent, how can you waste your time and energy here." Kurotsuchiya said, "List the people and materials you need, and we will solve it."
Lin Yan reminded with a smile, "The crossbow arrows are the research results of Mao Mu and are from the laboratory. If you want to use the technology, you have to pay a fee."
Nowadays, there are more and more departments, and the accounting transactions between them must be clearly recorded, and they cannot be used just as they say.
As the person in charge of the laboratory, Lin Yan has the responsibility to increase the laboratory's income.
Kurotsuchi smiled and said: "I haven't forgotten. The process will go as it should. It won't be in vain. I will apply to the arbitration tribunal as soon as possible and start arranging this matter immediately. We still need Momu to work hard and provide us with technical guidance."
To make crossbows, the smelter and the wood factory need to cooperate. It cannot be done by one department independently. Everyone knows the coordination involved.
Seeing Heitu come up, Lin Yan smiled even more satisfied, and pointed to the rat rabbit on the side, "This is the rat rabbit we just hunted when we tested the crossbow. I will leave one for you. I will also leave one for you. Me and Maomu still needs to discuss at what price the technology should be sold to the military."
"Okay, you go and do your work. However, don't ask too harshly. The military department has no money." Kurotsuchi reminded him hurriedly.
Yun Qing also said: "It's all for the development and growth of Sun City, so I'll give you a friendly price."
The military's annual budget is not enough, and not much can be invested in making crossbows.
Lin Yan smiled and nodded, "I definitely won't ask for more. I understand, everyone is working hard for the same goal. There is no money in finance."
As important managers, several of them knew very well that Sun City's expenses were too high, and the Finance Department was very strict when it came to approval.
(End of chapter)
