Expedition to Europe

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In the morning, Renault test track.

As France's largest car manufacturer, Renault has its own test track.

The test track not only occupies a vast area, but also has artificially built various bunkers, trenches, barbed wire, bomb craters, etc. It is completely built according to the real battlefield and perfectly simulates the complex terrain on the battlefield.

Tanks produced by Renault will be tested here.

As a military representative, Qin Zhiyuan has to personally participate in the test and acceptance.

"Qin, you're ready." Mills jumped off the tank with great effort and ran to Qin Zhiyuan in small steps.

Mills was still so fat that he was out of breath after running a few steps. Because it was an outdoor event today, Mills wore a rumpled suit that he found somewhere. He looked even sloppier than a dock worker.

"Come on, let's see how far it can go." Qin Zhiyuan looked forward to it.

"You will be surprised." Old Renault vowed.

The appearance of this tank is different from the Renault FT-17 in another time and space. Although there are still two crew members, the tank's body is much larger, has thicker armor, and can carry more bullets, and because Engine improvements have not affected speed and agility.

Of course, the above are all conclusions drawn in the laboratory. The actual combat performance depends on the performance on the test field and the performance in actual combat.

"We are using a diesel engine, which starts slowly and takes longer to warm up the car. I'm afraid we have to wait for a while." Mills still misses his gasoline engine.

"Diesel has its advantages, just wait and see." Qin Zhiyuan insisted.

Diesel is better than diesel, and gasoline is better than gasoline, but overall, Qin Zhiyuan still prefers diesel engines.

After being heated for half an hour, the tank spewed out a plume of thick smoke. As the tracks began to rotate, the tank slowly started.

The maximum speed is tested first, then the climbing performance, then the firepower performance, then the continuous driving ability, and finally the protection ability. In other words, when all tests are completed, the tank will reach the end of its life.

"Qin, this tank is your fault. Half of the workers on the current production line are Chinese. You have helped me a lot." Old Renault said sincerely.

"So, does that mean I should ask for a salary increase?" Qin Zhiyuan joked.

"Oh pfft...Qin, this proposal is really bad." Old Renault looked down upon him.

For capitalists, all this talk of “raises” is bad enough.

"Okay, okay, my brothers are very satisfied with your salary. They have no intention of asking for a salary increase. Don't get excited." Qin Zhiyuan understood the old Renault's mood.

"No matter what, I want to thank you. Of course, I would be happier if you didn't mention that damn 'salary increase'." Old Leno did not hide it.

"The fastest speed has reached 12 kilometers. This is under the premise of good road conditions. The battlefield speed is currently being tested." Mills got the first-hand data.

In another time and space, the speed of the FT-17 was ten kilometers per hour. Now it seems that the performance of this test tank has exceeded the FT-17.

Pay close attention to this item.

"The performance is good." Qin Zhiyuan expressed satisfaction.

"That's good. It's not easy to get your approval." Old Renault pretended to wipe his sweat.

"You know what I'm here for." Qin Zhiyuan made a pun.

"Yes, I know what you want, but can you feel the contradiction in my heart?" Old Renault also made a pun.

"Maybe." Qin Zhiyuan did not answer directly.

As a capitalist, Old Renault hopes that the war will continue indefinitely. In that case, Old Renault's factory will further grow and Old Renault's status in France will continue to improve. But on the other hand, the war caused great trauma to France, and the old Reno hoped that the war could end as soon as possible.

This is really contradictory.

Don’t think that old Renault is very patriotic. In another time and space, the French were defeated in World War II. In order to save his factory, old Renault served the Germans for a period of time and mass-produced tanks, aircraft and cars for the Germans. The Renault factory It became a bombing target of the Allied forces, and most of the factories and equipment were reduced to ashes in several years of bombing. Reno knew he was guilty and surrendered to the court at the end of World War II. As a result, Reno died in prison before the court heard the case.

In the end, the old Renault was unable to keep his factory. During the post-war liquidation, the old Renault's factory was nationalized.

As time goes by, the data are summarized one by one. The normal speed is 12 kilometers per hour, the off-road speed is 10 kilometers per hour, the ability to climb a ten-degree slope, the ability to cross 1.5 meters of trenches, and the ability to drive continuously for 110 kilometers. When used When attacking, the 75mm artillery can destroy 10cm thick concrete, reinforced concrete bunkers, etc. at a distance of one thousand meters.

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Judging from various data, the combat effectiveness of this test tank has completely surpassed the British "water tank" and can be finalized for production.

"How's the anti-strike ability?" Qin Zhiyuan was concerned about the protection ability.

"This one has not been tested yet, but from the previous test results, it can withstand direct fire from a 37mm gun at a distance of 500 meters. Of course, this is under the premise that armor-piercing shells are not used. If armor-piercing shells are used, it will not be able to withstand at a distance of 500 meters." Mills scratched his head, fearing that Qin Zhiyuan would make further suggestions for revisions.

"Well, then, strengthen the front armor, reduce the tail armor, and install all the tail armor on the front to improve the front protection capability." Qin Zhiyuan really began to make requests.

"Uh... OK, OK, damn it, can't you make all the suggestions at once?" Mills took out his little notebook again.

"Wait, Mills, I will continue to make suggestions." Qin Zhiyuan threatened.

"You can't scare me, anyway, I just draw the blueprints, and I don't need to assemble it myself." Mills was fearless.

Qin Zhiyuan and Old Renault smiled at each other, and Old Renault even made a "please" gesture.

"Who is in charge here?" A strange voice sounded.

"It's me, sir. What can I do for you?" Old Renault answered.

The officer who came was wearing a regular French Army uniform. He held his head high with his chin raised high, and he looked difficult to deal with.

"Sir, I am Colonel Marcus of the headquarters. From now on, I will be responsible for the research of tanks. This is given to you by General Nivelle, the commander-in-chief." Marcus looked arrogant and glanced in the direction of Qin Zhiyuan, with disdain and contempt in his eyes.

"Well, Mills, it seems that we have to say goodbye." Qin Zhiyuan did not argue. In fact, from the day Nivelle came to power, Qin Zhiyuan had the awareness of being banished to the cold palace.

Qin Zhiyuan only hoped that Nivelle would not think of him now, and it would be best if Nivelle could forget Qin Zhiyuan and his First Brigade of the Foreign Legion during this period of time. Because Qin Zhiyuan knew clearly that Nivelle could not be arrogant for too long. He was destined to be just a passerby, and Foch was the real prince.

Who made Qin Zhiyuan in another time and space, and he had never heard of the name Nivelle at all.