Our factory traveled through time

Chapter 31, First Gun: Liao 3

At this moment, the three suns in the sky are about to set, and the factory workers are heading back, each with their own thoughts.

It is indeed an undeniable fact that we returned empty-handed today, but none of the factories were short-sighted.

Whether it's Sheng Hong possessing a first-tier evolved being, or even mastering the methods for ordinary people to evolve, or his impending creation of guns, these are all trump cards with absolute military power.

While others hoarded grain, they hoarded guns. They weren't worried about whether Shenghong could catch up later; what they were worried about was how to survive this period, how to avoid falling behind, and how to gain more benefits.

Human effort can make all the difference. Many teams value Zhang Luoyan's decisive approach and Wang Ce's cautious and meticulous work pace.

At their stage, investment is no longer limited to what you have right now, but rather to looking at the long-term results.

"These five factories are all doing quite well; none of them have dragged the company down."

Wang Ce was quite satisfied. He thought there were many people like Zhao Erde, but he didn't expect that the factories were all quite restrained.

"It's much better than expected. This industrial park is newly built, and given the economic conditions before the time travel, all the factories that were able to move in were profitable."

"These bosses are all incredibly shrewd; even if they have ulterior motives, you can't tell from their expressions."

Zhang Luoyan nodded. The factories in the industrial park were organized before she transmigrated, which is why she was able to adapt so quickly after transmigrating.

Basically, very few factory leaders are mentally unstable; otherwise, their businesses wouldn't be so large.

If you're navigating through urban villages or residential areas, where every household is fighting its own battle and there are all sorts of people, that's a real headache.

"ZhiXun Electronics manufactures lithium battery components and also has a presence in the photovoltaic industry. It's not of much help in combat, but the power system they designed for us is capable of achieving self-sufficiency."

Wang Ce tested it and found that there was an independent power supply system on the fifth floor, which was something he had specifically instructed him to do.

Not only their factory, but the other five factories also built their power supply systems only on the top floor.

Firstly, it saves time and effort; secondly, it is also to cope with floods that may break out at any time.

"Master Xu, are the blueprints that were sent back this morning difficult to manufacture?"

Zhang Luoyan went upstairs to play mind games. Originally, she wanted Huang Feipeng to check how the gun barrel drilling was going, but she didn't expect that Master Xu was also on the second floor.

"Everything is almost ready. We're just waiting for the gunstock and gunpowder to arrive so we can do a test assembly."

"Actually, there's not much technical difficulty. Our equipment can control the error to within three to five μm. The Swiss Army Chronograph is from Citizen, so it's even more precise. The biggest problem is actually the materials."

"We only saved some steel when manufacturing aircraft parts; otherwise, we were struggling to use enough steel."

Zhang Luoyan didn't know anything about the production line, so she just looked at Wang Ce and Huang Feipeng.

Huang Feipeng explained, "Actually, we can definitely make them if we really want to, but we can probably make about thirty Liao-13s with high precision and high standards. If we don't consider the service life, we can make several hundred."

"This thing doesn't consume materials, which means we can't smelt steel ourselves. The factory's materials are used up as we go, otherwise we could make even more."

Wang Ce nodded and said, "Make a total of one hundred guns. Any more than that is useless. Use the extra materials to make bullets."

"Then try to get two cannons, not mountain guns, I know we don't have pipes that thick. Get mortars, or if that doesn't work, get hand cannons with the same caliber as sniper rifles, just make the bullets thicker."

Wang Ce had his own considerations. Following this evolutionary trend, the role of firearms would likely diminish after a few more rounds of evolution.

Their core focus must be on evolution. If they haven't made much progress after several months of evolution, then it's not too late to turn to military industry.

One is to develop oneself, and the other is to rely on external resources. At present, it is too difficult for him to decide which is more important, so he can only do both at the same time.

"Manager Wang, don't even think about it. The only material we have in the factory is aluminum. But who would dare to use aluminum to make cannons? They'd explode as soon as they were fired. Whoever uses it would keep quiet."

Master Xu shook his head repeatedly, then said, "Building a cannon is unrealistic, but there is indeed a thick steel pipe. It's a sample from the model room, left over from when we were making a sample for the Americans."

"Once the Liaoning 13 is in mass production, I'll get you a heavy sniper rifle, but it'll be bolt-action; I don't understand the principles of automatic sniper rifles."

Wang Ce understood, after all, he often disassembled and maintained guns in the army, and he even trained with grenade launchers. However, since the materials didn't allow it, it would be pointless to explain.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Master Xu. We need to work two shifts these days to speed up production."

"Moreover, the sentries on night duty are divided into two groups, the faster ones, who go to the fifth floor to keep a close eye on the south. If anything seems amiss, they immediately tell everyone to drop what they're doing and run upstairs."

"Your task is to make guns, bullets, and everyday hardware tools, and then move them all to the fifth floor."

Wang Ce's arrangements were so detailed that even the old-fashioned Master Xu sensed something was amiss.

"Manager Wang, did you hear some news outside? The way you're talking makes it sound like some danger is coming?"

"Is there some monster that has evolved to be even more powerful than a giant wolf, and it's about to invade our industrial park?"

These workers may not be well-educated, but they are not stupid. Some of the workers who are in production may not show any reaction on the surface, but they are actually eavesdropping.

"I'm a pretty cautious person, and I haven't encountered this situation yet, but we can't afford not to take precautions."

"Since giant wolves and those large black birds can appear, there must be even more powerful beings. The three of us have already become evolved beings, so we understand even more clearly how terrifying those creatures are."

"Master Xu, you're a veteran in the machining industry. Could you also tell the production workers that once things stabilize, everyone can evolve?"

"And tonight, all the factory workers will have a good meal!"

It's impossible for Wang Ce to provide aid to the other five factories while having his own factory workers cut back on food and clothing.

After Wang Ce finished speaking, the eyes of several workers on the production line changed.

Although they didn't say it, everyone was very excited. These past few days, the ordinary workers hadn't been able to eat their fill and hadn't slept well at night.

Hearing Wang Ce say that, she felt at least that she had a good leader, and she was more motivated to work.

They were initially nervous when they saw Wang Ce and the others return empty-handed, thinking they would have to tighten their belts and endure hardship again.

Unexpectedly, Wang Ce not only avoided internal strife, but also let them eat their fill.

"Manager Zhang, Captain Wang, the people from Longmen Bamboo and Wood have arrived, and they seem to have brought quite a lot of things."

Upon hearing the sentry's words, Wang Ce and Zhang Luoyan exchanged a glance, their eyes lighting up. It seemed that the stock and other accessories had arrived.

The efficiency of the bamboo and wood from Longmen is indeed high. In that case, as long as the gunpowder from the black rare earth chemical plant arrives, we can load bullets and test the performance of the rifle.

Huang Feipeng, who was standing to the side, was still glancing outside when Wang Ce kicked him, laughing and cursing:

"Stop looking, Zhao Jiajia isn't coming tonight. Her factory delivered the clothes during the day."