C2622 Qi Bolins airship (1/2)
”Can you shrink it by half? No, I want it higher, so they must reduce its size to over 60%, and its weight must also be reduced! ”
”Send the order that the armory will produce a special large hot air balloon. All costs incurred will be charged to me alone!”
Although he was a guest of Prussia, in reality, he already possessed a certain level of authority. In the headquarters in Berlin, in the General Command during the Franco-Prussian War, he had an office for Xiao Letian.
Generally speaking, Xiao Letian's orders to the Prussians would not be rejected as long as it was not too bizarre. However, today's order gave the logistics officials a headache.
He directly gave the Military Research Institute an administrative order, and even wanted the ordnance factory to allocate a certain amount of capacity to produce hot air balloons?
Money was a small matter, and everyone spent it. But don't forget that the research institute and the weapons factory had production plans for next year, and there was no manpower to fulfill the Führer's demands.
Not long later, Bismark walked in with Xiao Letian's document. ”Dear Xiao! What are you doing? ”Did you mess up our production plans?”
”Oh …” ”My Prime Minister, please support me. This is just a personal request of mine. All costs do not have to be covered by the Imperial Army …”
”It's not a matter of money or not. Prussia might be in a tight financial situation right now, but they won't need your money! But I want to know what you're up to. ”
After saying that, Bismark's eyes suddenly lit up with a strange expression as he said: ”Could it be? Are you really dreaming about making that thing? ”
Xiao Letian nodded his head, ”It can be considered as my big toy! That's why I didn't use the Empire's military funds … ”You don't have to look at me like that. What if you succeed?”
Bismark sighed and shook his head, ”I really can't advise you anymore …. ”How about this, I'll introduce someone to you later. Leave your processing tasks to him!”
”Who?” Xiao Letian asked.
”It's a noble from the Kingdom of Württemberg. She's only 32 years old this year and is currently managing the business of the family in Berlin. She has the same fanatical hobbies as you!”
”His name is Ferdinand. Von. Qi Bolin! ”
Damn, Xiao Letian cursed himself in his heart. How did I forget about this guy? It was in the prime of my life that this plan of mine went to him.
”However, Leader, you have to be careful. This Mr. Qi Bolin is even more ambitious than you. If you really cooperate with him, you might end up losing money, and the investment he wants is not a small amount!”
”No problem. As long as you can round up my dream, I will give it up no matter the cost!” ”Tell this Mr. Qi Bolin that if the airship succeeds, I will allow him to be crowned with me!”
”As for the internal combustion engine, I still have to ask for your help to miniaturize and quantify the gasoline engines. I'm afraid that's not a problem that we can solve!”
Qi Bolin airship! The famous Qi Bolin airship in history! There weren't many technical difficulties at the moment, so all he needed was sufficient start-up funds.
The combustion of the internal combustion engine could produce sufficient power and heat, which were all essential elements of an airship. When an airship could throw away the heavy old coal, its stability and endurance would be greatly improved.
The most important thing was that once the airship gained its own power, it would be of great military utility!
Bismark really couldn't refuse Xiao Letian's request. In the end, he could only agree and order the research institute to produce a small scale internal combustion engine to meet the leader's demands.
When Bismark's secretary took the documents signed by the Prime Minister and left, the two of them lit up a cigar and sat on the deck chair to rest. This period of time was simply too tiring, the average resting time was less than three hours.