It's better to conquer them than to command the steel torrent

Chapter 68｜Loyalty!
Of course Shang Ke got what he wanted.

He paid a 1 pago deposit and bought the VZ.35 prototypes with a buy-four-get-one-free deal, which included 60 rounds of training ammunition for each gun. The remaining ammunition was available at a 120% discount. He ordered four base batches for each gun, each with 30 high-explosive rounds, 15 smoke rounds, and armor-piercing rounds.

The Skoda office manager said in a sour tone, "I think you are not only an excellent military officer, but also a shrewd businessman."

Shang Ke waved his hand and said, "How can you say I'm a businessman? I suggest changing the word to investor."

After the heavy weapons were ordered, he left with Anna with satisfaction.

When I walked out of the office building, the afternoon sun was already feeling a little hot on my body.

"Mr. Consultant, you are so serious about your work. You discuss things so carefully." Anna sighed.

"If your military had been more generous and allocated a batch of weapons to the guards, I wouldn't have to do this." Shang Ke was very dissatisfied with the Ministry of National Defense.

"Yes, the task of training the Royal Guards is too difficult for you, Mr. Advisor. Summer is coming. Wouldn't it be better for you to stay in the General Staff Building and enjoy the electric fans?"

"After all, this is a job I asked for, so I'll do my best to finish it well."

Then the two of them walked into the small building next door, which was the office of the Brno Arsenal.

Buy a fine horse in the East Market and a saddle in the West Market.

The left side purchases heavy weapons, the right side purchases light weapons, and the arms commercial park belongs to it.

Apparently, the staff in Brno already knew what had just happened, so they entertained us warmly and introduced the prices of the light weapons on sale.

｜VZ.24 bolt-action rifle 150 Pago
｜ZH-29 semi-automatic rifle 580 Pago
｜ZK-383 submachine gun 650 Pago
｜ZB-30 light machine gun 1400 Pago
｜ZB-37 heavy machine gun 6560 Pago
buy!
Big shopping!

商某人一口气采购了800支步枪、100支冲锋枪、50支半自动步枪、50挺轻机枪、10挺重机枪，总价合计33.8万帕戈。

It’s not a lot, but not a small amount either. The manager feels that it’s a pleasant surprise to have such a deal when he has nothing to do.

But he saw Shang Ke's malicious smile and said, "Mr. Manager, do you know that in the far east there's a magical operation called 'erasing to zero'? Also, considering that Bohemia and Hungary were brothers under the same crown decades ago, I think some gifts shouldn't be too much of a stretch, right?"

Five minutes later, the deal was done.

Naturally, Shang got what he wanted.

The manager in Brno gave the same evaluation as the one next door - you are basically a businessman in military uniform.

Shang Ke really didn't like such comments. He felt that it was an insult to his identity as a soldier.

But I'll just bear with it for now, and settle the account of the damage to my honor and mental loss with Sigrid later!

As for the light weapons ordered, each one is a top-notch piece of workmanship.

The vz.24 rifle is actually a copy of the Mauser Kar98k. It is well-made and is even known as the best quality Mauser series rifle.

The ZH-29 semi-automatic rifle was developed by the Brno Arsenal in response to a tender from the Grand Central Federal Government. It had a relatively complex structure and although it was not adopted, a small number of 7.92mm caliber versions were produced and sold.

The ZK-383 submachine gun uses a fine milling process and fires 9×19mm Parabellum pistol bullets. It has excellent performance and a high price.

The ZB-30 light machine gun was an improved version of the famous ZB-26, which addressed some minor flaws and increased the theoretical rate of fire to 600 rounds per minute.

The ZB-37 heavy machine gun is also a well-known heavy machine gun. It has a complex structure and is an air-cooled heavy machine gun that uses a gas-operated automatic principle. Its maximum rate of fire is 700 rounds per minute. Historically, the German army has also equipped and used it in large quantities.

For the Brno Arsenal, the equipment of a mere simplified infantry regiment was just a small matter. The weapons inventory of the Bohemian Republic could almost be described as piling up like a mountain.

Therefore, the manager casually said that if you want the product in stock, it can be shipped immediately; if you want a brand new product, it will be delivered within two months.

Considering the need for adaptive training for the troops, Shang chose the former.

Shang Ke returned to the base as a victor. When the guards gathered in the early morning, he announced the good news to everyone.

"Today is undoubtedly a lucky day. I want to announce something good that will make me happy for a week. What is the most unpleasant thing for a soldier?"

"It's obvious that the weapons in my hands are outdated and outdated. Her wise Majesty has certainly taken this into consideration and has commissioned me to procure the equipment."

"Yesterday I signed a contract with Skoda and Brno. A large number of weapons are being prepared, including semi-automatic rifles, machine guns, howitzers and everything in between."

In an instant, there was a commotion in the neatly-organized queue, and everyone was excited.

The soldiers, with expressions of surprise on their faces, looked around and whispered to each other.

I can finally throw away my grandpa’s antiques!

Throw away Mannlicher! Give me Brno!
Shank, hands on his hips, glanced at the crowd, extended his right hand and pointed in the direction of the Buda Palace. He then gave the order, "I'm glad you have a considerate monarch. This is worthy of loyalty. From now on, I demand that the Royal Guard's motto be changed to 'loyalty'. Loyalty is the highest honor for a guard. Do you all hear me?"

"Understood, sir!" There were warm cheers from below.

Shang Ke was very satisfied.

After a brief pause, he began to encourage, "As the Hunnic Royal Guard, what should you do? Always be loyal!"

More than a thousand officers and soldiers hesitated for a moment before repeating in a loud voice: "Semper loyalty!"

"As a Hungarian soldier, what should you do? Of course, be ready to fight at any time!"

“Always be ready to fight!”

"As a Hungarian, what should you do? Never forget Transylvania!"

“Don’t forget Transylvania!”

After all, they have been trained to high standards for such a long time, and the spirit of the Royal Guards is still quite good.

Shang Ke was very satisfied with his results, even nine out of ten.

He extended his index finger and made a circle, then gave the order directly: "Prepare for a forced march now, target, training ground."

With his order, the troops began to arrange their order as usual and marched to the southwestern suburbs more than ten kilometers away.

Shang Ke also got on an SUV and shouted, "Why is it so quiet? Sing!"

Soon loud military songs were sung in the marching column.

This is the traditional Hungarian military song called "Forward! Soldiers!", which has been widely sung since its creation in the mid-19th century.

Outside the base, the captain of the royal guard, Lucas, was standing there watching from afar.

He was originally here to supervise, but it seems that is no longer necessary.

"It's a pity that I am from Wei Dian." The person accompanying him was still thinking about the encouraging words just now, feeling a little regretful.

"I feel the vitality of a master in him. God has given him such talent." Lucas stroked his white beard and made such an evaluation.

(End of this chapter)