It was early March when the news of the execution of the United Nations Federation of Trade Unions and other communists in the Third Republic of Vern reached the Eilena Plain. Although the weather was still cold, the impact of the deep winter was gradually dissipating, and the militia system that Gastenth vigorously promoted was also taking shape.

On the newly opened playground on the east side of Elena town, soldiers lined up in neat rows of guns were practicing volleyball tactics. They lined up in three rows and followed the drum sound. When the drum beat stopped, they would stop together, pick up the glory rifle in their hands, aim and shoot. After that, the soldiers in the first row would give the position to the soldiers in the second row and let them shoot. The soldiers in the first row began to load. Due to the different time required for shooting and loading, the soldiers in the second row and the third row could only complete the reload and continue to invest firepower after two rounds of volleys of soldiers in the second row and third row.

"The advantage of this tactic is that the joint firepower of four platoons of soldiers can be immediately exploded in the early stage of the battle, among which the first platoon soldiers fired twice. The disadvantage is that after the battle, the firepower density of a single shot is not as good as that of the double platoon soldiers. This tactic is more suitable for contact warfare with greater terrain restrictions and cannot be conducted on a large scale..."

Gastenth and a group of company commanders stood next to the playground, explaining and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of this three-line battle. Considering the defensive reality of the Eilena Plain, the mountain plain, which is surrounded by the Luoshan Mountains and the Johor Bahru Mountains, can be opened by the large army, with only the road next to the Luoshan Iron Mine and the Johor Bahru Pass. The width of these two places is not large, and it is difficult to unfold the double-line array. Gastenth discussed this three-line tactic with his men. Judging from the drill situation, it is still very good.

"When it comes to this," Ivan looked at the soldiers on the scene, "These militias are about to plow in spring when the spring is beginning, and our permanent combat power is still only one regiment. I don't know if it is enough."

"If you have a regiment, it is enough to be prepared for these local forces and possible bandits," Gastenth smiled, pointing at the sand table with his fine wooden sticks in his hand. "But if you deal with the country's regular army, or the army of Roninger, the strength of a regiment will be a bit short of strength. But this is the reason why I promoted the militia system. After this winter's training, everyone has mastered the skills of gun queuing. You can pull out to fight when you need it. One of our regiments can be expanded into three regiments at any time. This is equivalent to a brigade-level combat unit, and it should not be a big problem to defend Elena."

"Well, but the mortality rate of queuing up and shooting is very high. If you fight two battles, you will probably not be able to bear it. When it comes to fighting the regular army, even if you can win at the beginning, endurance is still a problem..."

Ivan thought a lot. Now Sinke and Bobluff have other positions to serve. In fact, he has become the head of the armed forces under Gastenth, so he thinks more.

"I already have a solution to this," Gastenth took two steps in place. "When this training is over, I will bring you the one hundred people you have chosen before, and I will show you new things."

In winter, Gastenth once instructed Ivan to select a hundred reliable and combat-capable soldiers from the team to use them as the Sharp Knife Company. The name of the Sharp Knife Company, I knew it was elite at first glance. Ivan and Sink, and several company commanders had discussed it and selected veterans with reliable thinking, strong combat-capable and experienced, and formed the Sharp Knife Company. However, after the establishment of the Sharp Knife Company, there was no big difference between them, whether it was training or food, and everyone was waiting, waiting for Gastenth to give the Sharp Knife Company something worthy of its name.

After finishing the training, Gastenth brought the company commanders who were looking forward to the weapon testing area of ​​the factory. Unlike the martial arts playground that is open to the public, the weapon testing area of ​​the factory is more confidential and can only be entered by those who have permission. From the outside, this is a three-story ordinary workshop, which is no different except that it is larger than the ordinary workshop. But when you walk into the workshop, you will find that most of the workshop is empty, and only some small equipment is placed on one side, which is obviously not for industrial production. Some weapons that the company commanders have never seen before are neatly placed on the other side of the workshop.

"Oh, is this the weapon that the Sharp Knife Company should use? It seems to be very powerful!"

As a man who claims to be a professional soldier, Ivan discovered these weapons at a glance. He took two steps forward, stood in the open space where the weapons were placed carefully, and quickly clarified the general classification of these things. Those with steam backpacks with one more downward extension part near the handle of the steam rifle should be the new steam rifle. The one half-man tall and with a thick barrel should be the thing that head had been working on the bottom of the box for a while.

"Head, what is this?!"

Ivan couldn't help but glanced at him, then turned around and asked Gastenth who looked at everyone with a smile. The company commanders with him also turned around and waited for Gastenth to give the answer.

"This is a new weapon I designed for the Sharp Knife Company, and it is also the direction of future weapons development." Gastenth walked up and had already been waiting beside Gulasco to step forward, helping Gastenth carry the backpack of the new steam rifle.

"I call this rifle a Thunderbolt, which is different from the steam rifle we often use. The steam engine in the backpack of this steam rifle does not directly provide steam power for the rifle to fire projectiles, but drives an air pump to compress the air into the high-pressure air pump on the rifle, and pushes the projectiles through the air pump..."

The Thunder Type produced by Gastenth actually has basically the same structure as the air guns in the modern world on Earth. The main difference behind this is that a steam engine can continuously inflate the gas cylinders and improve the battery life of this weapon. Gastenth also thought of using large inflatable equipment and replacing the gas cylinders to replace this small steam engine. After all, even he could not get rid of the fact that the thermal efficiency of the small steam engine is not as good as that of the large steam engine. However, the processing of high-pressure gas cylinders in this world is difficult and the cost remains high. He is very proficient in the structure and principles of the small steam engine, and is confident that he can make advanced equipment that exceeds the concept of this era. Combining these two factors, Gastenth chose a more suitable path for himself.

"Then what is this for?"

Belanchele Warren fiddled with the metal strips under the grip of a rifle, and was a little curious. He was also an old subordinate who followed Gastenth from the 19th Suicide Squad, and was very familiar with everyone.

"This is a magazine." Gastenth raised his rifle, removed the magazine twice, and showed everyone the interface above it. In the interface, neatly arranged lead bounces reflected silver arcs, which were cold.

"Our previous rifles were loaded in front. After firing a shot, they had to plug bullets from the muzzle. Not only did they move slowly, but they also restricted the way soldiers' movements. Only by standing can they load the bullets as fast as possible, but when standing, they are the most likely to be hit by the enemy. In order to change this fact, I came up with this method of loading the bullets. This magazine can be loaded with 30 No. 2 lead bullets, or 10 No. 1 copper bullets. After loading it, you don't need to change the bullets at all before you empty the magazine. Moreover, even if you empty the magazine, you no longer need to stand in the enemy's guns and bullets. You just need to find a safe place, such as lying or squatting behind the chest wall, like this, remove it and load it up, and you can shoot immediately."

While explaining and demonstrating, the company commanders around him were already eager to try. They suppressed their curiosity and when Gastenz finished the demonstration, they grabbed a gun and ran to the shooting range beside them to practice. Although they were new weapons that they had never been exposed to, these company commanders were soldiers who rolled out of the dead and quickly figured out how to use this weapon. After a brief silence, continuous shooting sounds quickly sounded in the workshop.

"This is so fucking useful!"

"Yes, you won't be hit at all. When changing bullets, just squat down. The soldiers won't die as if they are lined up and shot..."

"Hey, Brother Ivan, how do you change this magazine?"

"Comrades, have you noticed that the gas cylinder of this gun is not hot at all!"

The company commanders who were exposed to the new weapons were familiar with the weapons while talking. The various characteristics of this gun were soon understood and mastered by them. After nearly an hour of trial, all the prepared lead and copper bullets were exhausted, and the company commanders returned to Gastenth. They looked at me, I looked at you, and they all rode Gastenth together. After holding on for a while, Ivan broke the silence.

"Boss! Let me be the company commander of this sharp knife company! I have been with you for the longest time and I have saved my life by you. I am the most suitable one!"

"What? Everyone didn't come out of the 19th suicide squad with the company commander. You have too much work and are too busy. You have to take care of the affairs of the regiment. Let me leave the affairs of the Sharp Knife Company!"

Belanchel interrupted Ivan with a dissatisfaction, and then looked at Gastenth with a longing look on his face.

"Hey, what are you talking about! You have been following the head for so long, and you have gotten a lot of good things. You should give us newcomers some opportunities! We have been waiting to contribute to the head!"

Haba Nai, who joined the Gastenth team after the great defeat in Toulucas, also interrupted quickly. This new weapon is so easy to use. As long as it is a soldier, as long as he touches this weapon, he will never look down on other steam rifles. The leader has already said that this weapon is specially prepared for the Sharp Knife Company. So if you want to touch the gun as early as possible, the best way is to become the company commander of the Sharp Knife Company.
Chapter completed!