Black Corporation: Joseon

Episode 980: Clear-Eyed Madman (5)

“Haa~.”

Kang Baek-doo let out a long sigh while looking at the sky and continued his conversation with difficulty.

“I was crazy…”

Kang Baekdu’s face was filled with regret as he said similar words to what someone said long ago.

“Why should I join hands with a crazy person… no…”

Kang Baek-doo suddenly stopped talking, looked around, and said what he wanted to say.

“What should I do between crazy people, crazy people, and even more crazy people?… Of course, I was also crazy…” *

* *

The purpose of developing the ‘autonomous bomb’ proposed by Kang Baek-doo and Leonardo da Vinci was as follows.

-In the future, the front lines of enemy countries opposing the empire will become larger and stronger.

-In line with this, our empire’s front lines will also become larger and stronger.

-However, as the size of the wire increases, its disadvantages also increase.

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– Therefore, ‘autonomous bombs’ are essential in terms of efficient budget management and securing firepower.

Kang Baek-du and Da Vinci’s proposal was to scratch the itch of national defense, especially the navy. The imperial navy suffered considerable losses in the naval battles in Italy, especially in the naval battles in Corsica.

“If only there had been four more assault return ships…”

However, the assault return ships were ‘money-eating monsters’ in every aspect, from construction to operation. That’s why the Navy’s financial officials said this about the assault return ship.

“A sudden return ship is a starfish. It is a starfish that only eats money, not metal.”

Small wires also had problems. Because of its small size, it could not carry large and powerful artillery. Therefore, the small battle lines had no choice but to engage in close combat and suffer the most damage. To solve this problem, there were two improvement plans put forward by the Navy and Areas 51 and 52.

-It is equipped with a small, high-intensity steam engine to increase mobility.

-Develop small but powerful weapons.

And the first answer was a new power plant that combined a multi-wing engine rather than a simple steam engine.

As a side note, a large-scale glossary of terms related to steam engines was carried out. For the reason that ‘it is confusing to understand because the propeller overlaps with the propeller,’ the part that creates power using steam is a motor, and the entire engine that combines the part that creates steam and the motor came to be called a motor.

“If this happens, we will be able to clearly distinguish between internal combustion engines, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, and anything else in the future.”

An answer to the first improvement plan was found, but an answer to the second improvement plan was not easily found. There were many suggestions, but there was no one that said, ‘This is it!’ In that situation, Kang Baek-doo, Da Vinci, and self-exploited bombs came out. However, as the scent got involved, a situation arose that Kang Baekdu lamented.

But Hyang also had something to say.

“Who is calling me crazy?”

* * *

Hyang’s job in the development of self-propelled bombs was review and advice.

“In the old days, I would have played the field without question, but now it suits me, ‘At this age?

‘ Hyang, who jumped into the scene, looked at the first blueprint and scale model and glared at Kang Baek-du and Da Vinci craftsmen.

“Obviously, the proposal called for a ‘self-detonating bomb,’ but why are you sitting around making a ‘self-destructing bomb’?”

“Thinking of a torpedo. ” I came here and asked why there was a suicide boat made by Japanese idiots during World War II!

In response to Hyang’s point, Kang Baek-du stepped forward and explained the reason:

“The wires floating in the sea are always moving. Especially during battle, they move faster and more violently, making it easy to miss the target. This is to increase the accuracy as much as possible by burning the person in charge of controlling it.”

“Is it true that the attitude that our imperial army must maintain includes death but not mortal death?”

“It is not a self-destruction. If you get close to enemy lines, the pilot will throw himself out.”

“Haa~”

Hyang sighed for a long time at Kang Baek-du’s words and asked again.

“You know how to ride a horse, right?”

“Yes, I learned it at the military academy. ”

“Do you know how difficult it is to jump from a galloping horse?” ”

…..Yes.”

“On a ship that runs much faster than a horse galloping at full power, and in a situation where enemy bullets and bombs are raining down, the pilot must remain calm. Do you think you will be able to fly your body well?”

“…I will improve.”

“I look forward to it…”

A few days later, after seeing the report and blueprint recording what had been improved, Hyang placed his hand on his forehead. “Hadada…is it an ejection seat now?”

–

In the first design, the pilot stood and steered the ship. However, in the improved plan, the pilot sat on a chair and steered the ship.

– When approaching the enemy ship, the pilot was connected to a chair. Pull the lanyard.

– As soon as the pilot pulls the lanyard, the rudder of the boat is fixed. Then, the gunpowder installed under the chair on which the pilot sits explodes, causing the pilot to escape from the ship.

– When the chair lands on the sea level, the pilot pulls the safety strap. He releases it and leaves.

“…Naeguan!”

Hyang, who was reviewing Malup’s proposal and blueprints, called out to the inauguration.

* * *

“You’re suddenly telling me to come to the shooting range, and that’s the shooting range in Suganggung? Do you know what’s going on?”

In response to Da Vinci’s question, Kang Baek-du shrugged his shoulders.

“I don’t even know what it’s about. I just feel a little uneasy.”

“Are you sure you’re trying to use us as targets?”

“Don’t even say that as a joke!”

“I’m sorry.”

He shouted and covered Da Vinci’s mouth, but Kang Baek-du also did so. It was equally unsettling. When the two men arrived at the shooting range, Hyang was waiting for the two men at the shooting range.

“Follow me.”

Hyang, who took the two men to the firing squad, continued speaking as he loaded the buckshot.

“I’ll make a good plan for improvement.” I read it. preparation! Use the power of gunpowder to throw the controller into the sky… Fly!”

Bang! Bang! Crispy!

As soon as Hyang’s command was given, the soldiers used small catapults to launch the target. Hyang aimed at the target that flew into the sky. I pulled the trigger. The target made of earthenware shattered every time it was hit. After shattering the target, Hyang turned around and glared at Da Vinci and Kang Baekdu.

“You know what I want to say, right?”

“Yes.”

“Yep!”

Kang Baek-du and Da Vinci immediately responded to Hyang’s words. Even if the coordinator escaped safely, he would be like that target for the enemy’s shooting and artillery.

“I might add to that. How will we bring back the escaped coordinator? How in the middle of the battlefield where bullets and shells are fiercely exchanged?”

“……”

Kang Baek-du and Da Vinci fell silent at Hyang’s last point, and Hyang clicked his tongue looking at them.

“Tsk, tsk!’

‘I should have thought this far!’

“I will make a decision right here. Forget the idea of burning people with self-propelled bombs! An arrow leaving a bow, a cannon leaving a cannon, or a bullet fired from a gun cannot change direction in the middle. So why the unnecessary greed? ?”

“Compared to bullets and fire bombs, self-propelled bombs are very expensive to manufacture. We spent a lot of money on making them, but if the accuracy was low, we thought the problem was serious.”

“I also believe that there is no weapon that can strike fear into the enemy as much as the fire bombs that pursue it.”

“But there is no reason to risk a person’s life. This is an order.”

“yes.”

In this way, the ‘manned guidance function’ was deleted from self-propelled bombs.

“If this happens, it will only go straight forward like a wild boar…”

“There is nothing we can do. What Tae Sang-tae said was not wrong…”

Da Vinci and the craftsmen endured their regret and removed the function. Designed a self-propelled bomb.

“Hmm… I’m feeling better now.”

After seeing the blueprint, Hyang finally nodded. But after a while, he picked up a golden pen and wrote a document.

“But a torpedo must be a torpedo.”

And Da Vinci and Kang Baek-du craftsmen who received Hyang’s document all cocked their heads.

“huh?”

“Eh?”

“uh?”

-The launched self-explosive bomb will sail through the water and hit the enemy ship.

Da Vinci and Kang Baek-du artisans who accepted the requirements for incense came up with the same idea at the same time.

‘You crazy!’

* * *

Meanwhile, the body of the self-propelled bomb designed by Kang Baek-du and da Vinci craftsmen was in the shape of a traditional ship.

‘Moving in the sea = moving on the water.’

This was common sense until now, so as soon as we saw the fragrance requirements, everyone thought to themselves, ‘This is crazy!’ And after hearing the requirements of this county, officials from the Ministry of Defense and the Navy visited Wu, and Wu visited the county.

And Hyeon found incense.

“I don’t know why the Great Emperor asked for these conditions because Soson is so poor. Please be kind to Soson and give me the answer.”

In response to Hyeon’s request, Hyang explained the reason.

-When sailing on water, you are greatly affected by wind and waves. However, if you float in water at an appropriate depth, you can use it more usefully because it is less affected by wind and waves.

– If you sail underwater, it is difficult for the enemy to notice until you get close, so it is very advantageous for surprise attacks.

“…That’s why we requested underwater navigation.”

“okay.”

Hyun nodded his head at Hyang’s explanation, but his expression was full of worry.

“But since this is an unprecedented request, I am worried whether it will succeed.”

“So you have to think hard about it.”

And when the craftsmen heard the answer from the scent that came down the stairs again, they let out a long sigh.

“Whoa~.”

But Da Vinci’s eyes began to shine.

“It’s unprecedented… If I were to paraphrase this, wouldn’t it mean that if I succeed, I’ll be the first in the world? Hey guys! Cheer up!”

Kang Baek-doo shook his head alone at the sight of Da Vinci encouraging the craftsmen to join him.

“This seems crazy…”

But things got worse.

After hearing the news that ‘Da Vinci is encouraging craftsmen to work on new ideas,’ Hyang personally visited Area 51’s studio.

“…Thank you for your hard work. It is thanks to your hard work that the well-being of our empire is protected.”

“That’s too much praise.”

The scent that the craftsmen praised was finally directed to Da Vinci.

“It is an unprecedented task, and the difficulty will be unimaginable. But if successful, the results will be enormous. Just think about it! If a self-propelled underwater vehicle is successful, wouldn’t it be possible to create a wire that goes underwater? “Imagine a battle line firing self-propelled bombs at enemy ships! Wouldn’t that be amazing!”

“Oh! Ohh! Ohh! Yes! Yes!”

Kang Baekdu screamed inwardly as he looked at Da Vinci, who was enthusiastic about the idea of incense.

‘no! Everyone is crazy! ‘We have to get out of here!’

But he couldn’t leave that place.

“You must work hard to help da Vinci! Although he is talented, he is lacking in military skills, especially when it comes to the navy, so he will need your help desperately.”

“I will do my best to help you.”

Kang Baekdu had no choice but to respond to Hyang’s words with the feeling of crying and eating mustard.