A Journey Through the Flames of War in the Republican Era

A few days later, in a small arms teaching and research room at the Berlin Military Academy in southwest Berlin, Song Hongfei was explaining the theory of precise quantitative analysis and calculation and the design principles of the "Type 24" semi-automatic rifle to relevant personnel from the Hansin State.

Below sat a group of high-ranking Han Chinese officials, senior generals, weapons experts, weapons and shooting instructors from the Berlin Military Academy, arms industry experts, and several members of the Chinese delegation.

The Type 24 semi-automatic rifle's attractive appearance drew everyone's attention. Its simple structure and ease of disassembly and assembly earned high praise from the Han Chinese. Furthermore, Song Hongfei's quantitative calculations and design theories on ballistics and weapon barrel mechanics broadened their horizons even further.

The Han Chinese military experts were greatly surprised. This was an unprecedented firearms design theory and method. The precise quantitative analysis and calculation before design was of great significance and could be said to have revolutionized the long-standing "drawing and firing" model of firearms design.

The Hans's military experts found the information very helpful, but at the same time, they were somewhat confused. This quantitative analysis and calculation theory, which obtains the radial transient response curves of stress, strain, velocity, and acceleration at any point on the barrel, as well as the distribution laws of temperature and stress fields, involves internal and external ballistics, structural mechanics, thermodynamics, and dynamics. There is too much knowledge involved, too much depth, and a large number of complex calculations.

They never imagined that such a profound and ingenious design theory was actually developed by China, a poor and backward country that even struggled to produce modern light weapons? And that they had even designed an advanced semi-automatic rifle based on this theory?

Suddenly, I was startled again. When did the Chinese, who had always been backward, start transferring advanced technology to me? Moreover, the Chinese even claimed that their firearms series, based on the same structural principles, included an advanced general-purpose machine gun, which was even better than the MG34 that the Hans had just developed?

The Han Chinese experts smiled wryly to themselves: "No wonder the Chinese use this as a bargaining chip in trade. But if the price is right, it's still worth the exchange."

The proud Hans had abandoned their previous arrogance and were now listening attentively. The arms experts were frantically taking notes, their eyes glued to the firearms and components that Song Hongfei was demonstrating.

The meticulous and serious Han Chinese fully demonstrated their rigorous, diligent, and inquisitive learning attitude. They eagerly tried out the rifle and carefully observed its various structural components, holding it in their hands with great affection, and surrounding Song Hongfei with a constant stream of questions.

Song Hongfei also showed his enthusiasm and sincerity. Under his detailed explanation, the experts from Hans country seemed to have a sudden realization, and their faces showed an expression as if they had been enlightened. They were amazed.

Song Hongfei thought to himself, "This is a theory that was supposed to come out decades later. It's no wonder you're all surprised."

Song Hongfei repeatedly said, "Let's learn from each other, explore together, and make progress together." He appeared to be very close to Song Hongfei, sharing his knowledge without reservation.

However, when the Hans experts asked certain core confidential questions, Song Hongfei smiled and said, "This involves matters that both sides are currently negotiating, and cannot be disclosed until both sides reach a consensus." He smiled but did not answer. This was something that was to be used as a bargaining chip, so of course he would not easily reveal it to them.

This left a group of Hans Christian experts, whose curiosity had been piqued and whose faces were filled with a thirst for knowledge, itching to learn, yet unable to resist.

The Han Chinese were well aware that the Chinese wanted to hold onto their rare commodity and sell it at a higher price. They couldn't help but secretly criticize the Chinese for their shrewdness, but there was nothing they could do about it.

Sitting in the back, Yu Dawei, Xu Tingyao, and others remained outwardly calm, but secretly chuckled to themselves. This was a strategy devised by the Chinese delegation after much brainstorming and careful consideration. The aim was to use certain research findings as leverage to expand cooperation on certain matters, and to release some smokescreens at opportune moments to gain the upper hand in the negotiations.

As the saying goes, "Teach your apprentice and you'll starve yourself." The members of the inspection team were initially worried that if they handed over their tree-climbing skills, they might starve themselves.

But Song Hongfei used an analogy: "Just like when people do arithmetic, they would never think that the result of a square could be negative. There are many problems involved, such as 'the square equals -1'. Without my core secrets, they can only miss the true meaning and will never get the real result. In other words, if they want to learn this theory, they have to honestly and thoroughly do all the research I have done from beginning to end and understand it completely!"

"As for whether they can develop advanced firearms based on this theory, that's another matter. It's like I've given them a menu and recipes, but I've kept some of the secret proportions a secret. Let's see if they have the ability to cook a good meal!"

It was so vivid, insightful, and engaging that it immediately dispelled the concerns of the inspection team. Even Yu Dawei, an expert in ordnance, and several others who had studied this achievement couldn't help but be impressed.

At that moment, Song Hongfei was explaining firearms to the Han Chinese experts who had gathered around him at the display stand when he suddenly felt a strange sensation rising in his heart.

Song Hongfei felt a chill run down his spine. This strange feeling was not sudden; he had experienced it several times while he was giving his lecture on the stage!

Having practiced traditional martial arts since childhood, Song Hongfei possesses an innate sense of alertness and insight that is sharper than that of ordinary people. Even the gazes of others fixed on him can often alert him.

While he was on stage, he had noticed someone lurking nearby, seemingly trying to read his mind. However, looking at the sea of ​​people listening below, each face brimming with a strong thirst for knowledge, their piercing eyes fixed on him like searchlights, Song Hongfei couldn't discern who was watching. Besides, he was busy explaining, so he didn't think much of it.

He thought to himself that he was probably being too sensitive and overthinking things.

He calmed his mind, cleared his thoughts, and indeed there was no further special sensation.

As the explanation continued, this strange feeling suddenly arose again. Song Hongfei clearly realized that it was not an overreaction on his part; someone was indeed trying to spy on him using some kind of mysterious psychological technique.

People kept coming up to him eagerly to ask questions, and this strange feeling intensified, especially when questions involved core secrets. He was secretly surprised; it felt like he was facing a psychological "hypnotist," using the words and sounds of their conversation to exert some kind of psychological interference. It was as if a strange thought had suddenly arisen within him, constantly telling him: relax, relax, you can trust the people you're talking to, you can confide in them freely.

Song Hongfei felt a strange sensation that made him feel inexplicably comfortable. He was suddenly startled – a master!

A mysterious master from the Hans!

In a flash, he remembered what the mysterious old man who taught him martial arts had once said: "The world is vast and full of wonders. There are still people in this world who practice certain ancient and mysterious methods and techniques that have been passed down through generations. These methods are somewhat similar to those of modern psychotherapists, and can influence and interfere with people's psychology, and even bewitch them to some extent."

The mysterious old man once said, "The principle lies in exploiting human weaknesses, seizing psychological vulnerabilities, plotting against their desires, and finding an opening to enter. It is indeed effective against those with wicked intentions, weak wills, and those who cling to crooked thoughts and evil intentions. When using it, it often combines various techniques such as words, voices, rhythms, actions, patterns, mental power, facial expressions, and eye contact. However, if it is used indiscriminately on others, it will inevitably damage one's own mental energy and increase one's psychological burden. Moreover, it can only be effective when there is a significant difference in mental fortitude between the two individuals; otherwise, it will be futile."

Song Hongfei thought to himself, "Could it be that I've encountered the legendary and mysterious incantation technique here?"

From the perspective of modern scientific civilization, it is somewhat similar to the scope of modern psychology, which also has terms such as "hypnosis", "suggestion", "incantation", and "mind control".

Legend has it that when top masters in ancient times reached a high level of cultivation, they could even captivate people's souls! However, such spiritual techniques have gradually disappeared into the long river of history with the development of human civilization. Unexpectedly, at this time and place, a mysterious master has used them on me.

Song Hongfei remained calm and composed, keeping his mind clear.

The mysterious expert tried to probe the area several times but failed and had to retreat empty-handed.

Song Hongfei pretended to be nonchalant and continued to answer various questions from the Han Chinese experts who were eager to experience the "Min 24" rifle.

He secretly observed his surroundings but didn't find anything unusual.