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

Chapter 72｜Turan!
How can this work!

Originally, Sigrid had expressed her intention to give Shang an additional allowance as compensation, but was rejected.

If I accept it now, wouldn't it be hypocritical? But if I refuse, it would be impolite.

Shang Ke considered it for a moment before accepting the letter, adding, "I appreciate Her Majesty's kindness, but training is my responsibility and I don't need any extra compensation. This money will also be used for the daily expenses of the guard."

The attendant hesitated and said, "Okay, Mr. Advisor, I will convey your thoughts."

Sunset West Mountain.

Sigrid, who was having dinner, learned of this.

Even she is not immune to some stereotypes - Orientals tend to be reserved and tactful, and even if they want something in their hearts, they will not say it out loud.

So even though her last suggestion to give Shang an additional allowance was rejected, she couldn't be sure whether it was sincere.

Now, it is finally clear.

The vast majority of the military and technical advisory group that went to Hungary were serious and responsible, but people like Shang were rare.

As far as Sigrid knew, this guy directed the training of the Royal Guards in the morning and afternoon, went to the General Staff to inspect work at noon, and compiled experience manuals at night. He was completely devoted to his work.

This made her feel very sorry.

It is reasonable to refuse monetary rewards. After all, some soldiers are very simple and are born to pursue honor and be loyal to their country.

Seeing her worried, Clara suggested sympathetically: "Perhaps you can satisfy him by awarding him a medal."

Sigrid mused, "That's a good idea, but the standards for awarding the Cross of Merit are not so easy to meet."

"Don't worry too much. There's still a lot to do. The schedule for Thursday's trip to Gyor has been prepared. Please confirm it."

"I see."

Frequently appearing in public is one of the basic operations to win the hearts of the people. Moreover, the monarch under a constitutional monarchy should serve as a symbol of the country, or a vase.

Gyor is a heavy industrial city, and the ambitious Gyor Plan is named after it.

The military pressure is now extremely high, and the Ministry of Defense hopes that the Queen will go there to inspect and boost the morale of the military and civilians, and Sigrid herself also has this intention.

It is early summer and the sun is shining brightly.

The royal train puffed and chugged across the plains, leaving a long column of gray-black smoke.

Győr is located in the northwest of Hungary. Because the Rabka River and the Raba River meet here, it is an important production area for various military vehicles.

This was the first time that the Royal Guard was deployed on a large scale, and everyone, including Shang, was eager to try.

In order to ensure Sigrid's safety, Shang Ke set out early with the royal guard's mechanized cavalry squad, two infantry companies, and four sniper teams.

In the early morning of the next day, after arriving in Györ, the group immediately completed their tactical deployment near the train station.

It was still dark at this time and the sky was gray.

The soldiers quickly drew a simple map and, under Shang Ke's supervision, established a safety zone with a radius of one kilometer. All outsiders within this range were driven away, even the local military and police were no exception.

The team conducted two carpet-style inspections, especially focusing on dense trees. Sniper teams were also deployed on the commanding heights near the train station - water towers or chimneys.

The mechanized cavalry squad's armored vehicles were on guard near the train station platform, providing mutual support. The guards checked their weapons. The first rounds in their magazines or magazines were blanks, while the rest, with the exception of the snipers, were loaded with live ammunition.

Furthermore, a 200-meter radius around Sigrid herself was designated as an absolute security zone. Snipers were authorized to kill any suspicious individuals who entered this area without permission. "What are they doing? Even the Emperor of Austria wouldn't do this."

The local military and police in Györ were speechless at the actions of the Royal Guard.

Making a mountain out of a molehill! Being suspicious!
Shank was utterly disdainful of these complaints. He said, "It's a shame that the Austro-Hungarian royal family didn't enjoy such a level of security. I feel sorry for the crown prince back then."

What a loss!
The guards couldn't help laughing.

A red sun rose from the eastern horizon, and soon the royal train slowed down and entered the station with its whistle blowing.

As soon as she got out of the car, Sigrid was shocked by the situation at the scene.

Why is there martial law? It's like we're facing a major enemy.

Two rivers meet near Jeir, and there is plenty of moisture. The guards, who had been busy for several hours, were all soaked by the dew, and Shangke was no exception.

"You... have worked hard. Maybe you don't need to be so cautious." Sigrid looked around. This scene made her feel deeply comforted and warmed.

"It is better to ensure safety than to apologize after an accident." Shang Ke took it for granted that there is nothing wrong with being careful, and he translated this sentence faithfully and elegantly.

After a short stop, the group headed towards the factory.

There are armored vehicles in the front and back, guarding the bulletproof car in the middle. Several female sergeants holding submachine guns ride on sidecar motorcycles as a mobile force to respond to emergencies at any time.

After the convoy arrived, Sigrid waited in the car for ten minutes until the royal guards had complete control of the area before she was allowed to get out.

The Queen's arrival was warmly welcomed by the staff. It was easy to tell whether they were sincere or not. Shang Ke made a rough estimate that sincerity and curiosity each accounted for half. It seemed that Sigrid was relatively successful, at least she was not annoying.

In fact, many times people’s demands are very simple. They just want an attitude, an attitude of being valued.

At the Gyor automobile factory, she announced a donation of 6 pagos to the Gyor Red Cross and pledged to advocate for better union treatment. She then toured dozens of completed 38M Warrior 1.5-ton light trucks and several pre-production Turan-I medium tanks currently under assembly.

The Hungarian-Swedish Army has been working hard to localize armored vehicles. It has imported various tanks from Sweden, Bohemia, and the Grand Commonwealth, and officially started research and development two years ago.

Turan was named after the legendary hometown of the Huns' ancestors. Its technical and tactical indicators are:
Combat weight - 17.8 tons.

Crew members - 5 people.

Power: 260 horsepower V8 water-cooled gasoline engine.

Armor - 35mm front and 25mm side armor steel, riveted.

Weapons: 47mm long-barreled gun, 2 7.92mm machine guns.

Suspension - 8 pairs of road wheels, 4 sets of double-wheel balance suspension.

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Shang Ke's evaluation of Turan is quite good. The five-person crew is reasonably configured. The biggest highlight is that the gearbox has the same number of forward and reverse gears, both six, which means that its forward and reverse speeds are the same.

Its overall performance is similar to that of the Type III F/G. The disadvantage is that the armor is a bit weaker. The Hungarian Army hopes to thicken the front armor to 50 mm, but the armor steel contractor, the Royal Steel and Machinery Factory, can only produce steel plates with a thickness of 35 mm at most. It is still conducting technical research under the guidance of experts from the Grand Coordination Federation Advisory Group.

After finishing the inspection, Sigrid left the factory and took a car back to her accommodation.

However, halfway through, a gunshot broke the peaceful atmosphere and something unexpected happened!
"Bang——" The sound of gunfire echoed in the street.

　annotation:
　　“Better safe than sorry” is a more appropriate translation.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)