Chapter 9, Establishing Authority (Part 2)
First, there were uneven and soft responses, but later they gathered together, suddenly resembling the sound of thunder.
Although this time it was done with eyes covered, the speed was not much slower than the previous time, and soon the disassembly and assembly were completed
When Dai Jiliang, with his eyes covered, raised his head, the sound of gasps in the venue almost merged into one.
Then adjusted the height of the sight again, "Nine Rings!"
Check whether it is intact and undamaged
Red heart, both shots hit the target, both are ten rings
When Li Guo's voice echoed from afar, those present had already been stunned into numbness
It seems that I will still have to trouble you a bit these days
Alright, each company commander will lead their respective units. Shortly, the officers will gather at the battalion headquarters. Now, dismissed
To know how to shoot in the absence of light, this method is employed only by a few top marksmen during duels in Europe. It tests the shooter's memory and coordination. Dai Jiliang had previously only learned a bit from a German classmate who came from an Alpine rifle battalion, but even this little knowledge was considered a remarkable high skill in early Republican China.
Saying this, Dai Jiliang did not look at the few individuals whose faces were filled with joy, and called over Chu Gan
Dai Jiliang arrived at the third table
How is it? Have you figured out how to disassemble the gun?
Upon returning to the camp, Dai Jiliang still did not immediately hand over the camp affairs; he pulled over E Tao.
The soldiers of this era are still relatively simple-hearted. Although Dai Jiliang has a fierce and intimidating appearance, once they submit, they truly submit. Serving under such a formidable commander surely provides an extra layer of security for their lives. Therefore, despite the concern that their future days may be difficult, the people present still did not act against their conscience
All five shots hit the target, totaling thirty-eight rings
Soon everything was carried out according to Dai Jiliang's wishes
Dai Jiliang removed the blindfold, and this time he casually handed the gun to one of the onlookers below, and of course, the outcome was still the same
Dai Jiliang wanted to hand the gun to three challengers, but none of them dared to step forward to take it.
The onlooking soldiers simultaneously let out a gasp of astonishment
Dai Jiliang had just rolled up his sleeves when he looked up and noticed that things had changed, so he asked the three timid soldiers in front of him with a puzzled expression
Deputy Company Commander, do you think so?
Dai Jiliang smiled meaningfully, leaving his words unspoken
Dai Jiliang nodded slightly, walked up to the second platform, and issued commands
However, Dai Jiliang seemed to treat it as a trivial matter, naturally pulling back the bolt of the gun. Yet, when he pulled the trigger on an empty chamber, a crisp sound rang out. Only then did he nod in satisfaction, turning to hand the gun to the three soldiers beside him who dared not compete.
Once Li Debiao was in position, Dai Jiliang pulled back the bolt and pressed down on a row of bullets, casually aiming at the distant target. With a sound of "ping," the first shot was fired
As Dai Jiliang's hand moved, as if by magic, the components spread out on the table automatically leaped into his palm, even faster than the time it took to disassemble them earlier. A Mauser rifle, seemingly unchanged, appeared in Dai Jiliang's hand
Dai Jiliang surveyed the silent playground, slowly putting on his military uniform and adjusting his military cap, when suddenly he shouted loudly
How is it? Have you all tried it?
How is it? Can the gun be used
Go get a piece of black cloth
Dai Jiliang curled his lips
Dai Jiliang ordered the platform to be removed and then summoned the three soldiers who were to compete with him in marksmanship to come forward
I am convinced
What is going on
I will go back and give some instructions. In the next few days, I will visit various companies to understand the actual situation. Once I have a good grasp of things, I will draft a training outline to report to General Lu. During this time, I would appreciate it if you could continue to stay at the battalion headquarters. I entrust you with all matters.
Everyone pay attention, I will demonstrate to you how to disassemble and assemble it by hand.
Bring another row of bullets
Dai Jiliang's speech is filled with vulgarities, completely devoid of the demeanor expected of a well-educated overseas student, yet it is precisely this that endows him with a unique charm
Dai Jiliang looked around the officer ranks and pointed out Li Debiao
It was indeed somewhat incredible for Dai Jiliang to hear the target numbers. After pondering for a moment, he knelt down, grasped a handful of sand, and slowly let it drift away with the wind. When he stood up again, it was accompanied by the sound of "ping, ping!"
the eldest brother
Ah!
"Unable to do it? Then that means I have won, right?"
What matters is not the rules, but the ability to train soldiers well, which is the greatest rule
Report to the company commander, we, we can only clean the guns, we cannot assemble them
E Tao shook his head
Dai Jiliang's antics left those below once again bewildered, "How is it? Can't see it, right? Alright, take it down, cover me up!"
Fired two shots in succession
Speaking, under the gaze of the public, Dai Jiliang began to perform
Pay attention!
Dai Jiliang's words left E Tao perplexed, but soon Dai Jiliang provided an explanation
The quartermaster Chu Gan whispered softly in E Tao's ear
Among them, the response from the sergeant nearly left Dai Jiliang stunned. He verified by glancing at his deputy, and E Tao could only smile wryly and nod, which finally made him realize the situation.
Just back from a trance, E Tao seemed to be burned by a cigarette butt, almost jumping up. It was then that he publicly announced the news of Dai Jiliang's victory once again
The 1898 model Mauser rifle is an improvement based on the 1888 model, also known as the Hanyang-made rifle. It fires pointed bullets, weighs just over 8 pounds, has a length of 1,245 millimeters, and an initial bullet velocity of 878 meters per second
Several soldiers inspected back and forth for quite some time before finally reporting loudly
Yes, it was the company commander who won
Guns, like women, require constant discipline; if you let your guard down, even with minor bumps and scrapes, the aim will be off. Once there is a deviation, no matter how well you shoot, you will end up with a cross-eyed aim.
Li Guo, you go report to the target
He cast a cold glance over the entire camp
Dai Jiliang shouted with great vigor
Now let us put it back in place
Just now, I did not speak incorrectly; you are merely a group of civilians dressed in military uniforms, expecting you to go to the battlefield, ridiculous
Report to the camp commander! It is just like the new gun
E Tao still felt somewhat at a loss. Being able to continue managing a portion of the Third Battalion's public funds was, in principle, a good thing for him, as it would at least provide time to fill in the potential gaps from before. However, E Tao did not believe that Dai Jiliang would be so kind-hearted. After all, dealing with such a formidable superior, he truly did not know whether this was a trap set by the other party, which left him feeling somewhat at a standstill.
Indeed, the current troops are not the formidable forces of Germany and Japan, which are trained in every aspect. It is important to note that even more than a decade later, among the so-called invincible party troops that claimed to sweep through China, only a few would be able to repair damaged firearms. Currently, such skills can only be encountered in a few armories.
Li Guo, report to the target
Suddenly, Dai Jiliang reloaded the bullet, raised his gun, and gestured around. Instantly, everyone was so frightened that they did not dare to breathe, fearing that this gentleman might accidentally discharge the weapon.
Let Li Guo change the target paper, Deputy Company Commander, didn't I win this round as well
Of course, Dai Jiliang was merely trying to scare everyone; he raised his arm and aimed his gun at the target's position, firing five shots in quick succession based solely on memory
Dai Jiliang's several performances have deeply shocked everyone, and this time everyone is listening with rapt attention
Dai Jiliang spoke as he walked to the first platform, raising the rifle that was placed on the table.
Before long, the black cloth was brought over, "Try covering yourself with it!"
Dai Jiliang raised his voice
You bunch of cowards, after training for nearly a year, this is the best you can do. Now, do you still have any objections?
A gun is the tool for our brothers to earn a living, but such a tool is not infallible. In the event that you find yourself on the battlefield and your gun jams, or if you only have a few defective guns at hand, what will you do? Wait to die
Captain Dai possesses genuine skills; in front of so many brothers, you dare to act so recklessly. Are you not afraid that General Lu will find out and dispose of you
Dai Jiliang adjusted the ruler, and with another shot, he scored an eight ring this time
A dismal number, several soldiers preparing to compete with Dai Jiliang, suddenly straightened their previously sagging chests, clearly having seen a glimmer of hope
It is sufficient to comply; a single person cannot conquer the world alone, therefore.
Good
Dai Jiliang raised his head and looked at the officers and soldiers of the Third Battalion nearby who were tiptoeing to observe his movements, casually asking them.
This time, I will demonstrate to you fools how to assemble and disassemble while blindfolded
It is still possible to exit now. Otherwise
This time, in addition to disassembling and assembling, I also need to calibrate the firearm
Some soldiers know to pull the trigger as soon as they get a gun, but do you know why you can't shoot accurately
Five Rings
Then he tore down the black cloth and commanded
Isn't this against the rules
Dai Jiliang once again performed the remarkable feat of disassembling and assembling a firearm, and then commanded: "Give me a row of bullets, set up a target at two hundred meters, and step back a little to avoid accidental injury"
Dai Jiliang explained the principle of the parabola in the simplest terms, "Therefore, it is essential to clearly understand where your ruler is set. If you use a hundred meters to measure two hundred meters, hitting the target would be due to the virtue accumulated by your ancestors.
I have just calibrated this gun; using it to compete against you would be considered unfair. Therefore, the target remains the same. I will provide an example, and if you can replicate it, I will still consider it a victory for you.
Lieutenant, you have covered my eyes as before
Dai Jiliang pondered for a moment and then instructed the guards to set up three tables, each equipped with a Mauser 98 rifle currently in use by the guard troops.
I tell you, if you do not learn the teachings of Laozi within three months, I will never allow you to have a good life
Thus, everything came to a halt, and the officers could only watch Dai Jiliang show off.
Dai Jiliang recited the specifications of the Mauser 98 with great familiarity. At the same time, with a swift motion of his hand, he released the bolt catch located on the left side of the receiver. He then rotated and pulled the bolt, and the entire bolt assembly was removed from the receiver. The next steps involved the firing pin and spring, followed by the bottom magazine. Everything unfolded with a pleasing fluidity, akin to flowing clouds and running water. After opening a few more catches, the barrel was also detached from the fore-end. In just a brief two to three minutes, the entire rifle had been disassembled into eight parts.
I see!
Listen up, you bunch of fools, bullets do not fly in a straight line downwards like that
Alright, the brothers are all here now, I will hold a brief meeting, and this matter is settled as such
Competition in assembling firearms? As soon as Dai Jiliang uttered these words, there was an immediate stir among the ranks below, and even the skilled individuals recommended from the three companies hesitated and retreated at this moment
Dai Jiliang glanced at the perplexed E Tao and forced a smile, baring his teeth without genuine amusement.
In other words, Dai Jiliang's five shots were all within the seven-ring, which can be said to be astonishing and impressive.