Struggle in the Steam Age

Chapter 176: Grenade launcher and awards

"This is made by him according to the idea you gave him. It is specially produced as a customized boutique. Unlike a mortar, it can even be shot directly." After opening the box with the grenade launcher, Safir explained, "And The other cost is much lower than this, and it does not require much extraordinarily power to produce. Eugene believes that it can be used as an ordinary extraordinary person and an elite force composed of ordinary people."

"Why is the second type only available for extraordinary and elite teams?" Lawrence asked in a puzzled manner. "At least in terms of manufacturing process and cost, this weapon should be able to be strengthened to the platoon level."

"Yes, it is true from the perspective of weapon production alone, but weapons need to be used by people after all." Saifei said after recalling it in a tone that imitated Eugene.

"The second type of weapon that you call a bullet-gun is indeed simple to make, and the cost of use is not high. The only problem is that this thing has high requirements for the user, and it is difficult for ordinary people to get it right, so only those Extraordinary and elite troops with talents beyond ordinary people."

"It turned out to be the case." Lawrence nodded in recognition, because he recalled that in the books of his previous life, not only did this thing be easy to make, it could even be made in the base area. In the end, I also mentioned that this thing is not low-demand for users. If it is a novice operating this thing, it is very easy to miss or even hit yourself.

"Anyway, I want to thank him for this gift." Lawrence said, closing the box and putting it in the space bag. For him, this kind of range attack weapon that can be carried with him can indeed make up for it slightly. He now lacks similar attacks.

During the rest of the day, Lawrence and Syfiel took advantage of the recovery of the entire city to have a good time in the city. When they returned to their residence, Cog brought an invitation letter to Lawrence.

"Actually, this invitation letter was sent to me three days ago, but you have not been there before." Cog said while watching Lawrence gently pry open the paint that seals the scroll with a knife, "Thank God you are back. Otherwise, the next thing is absolutely troublesome."

"Invite me to City Hall tomorrow. The Federation will grant me the Golden White Eagle Medal?" After unfolding the rare parchment scroll and looking at it, Lawrence understood at a glance why Cog said that things would be very difficult if he didn't come back. trouble.

Because in his impression, in addition to the single-digit white eagle medal of diamond-encrusted gold in the two hundred years of history from its establishment to the present, this kind of gold is only awarded once a year, and even in some years, it is a gold The White Eagle Medal is the highest medal issued by the White Eagle Federation to non-soldiers.

It is regarded as the most golden non-military medal of the New World together with the Medal of Courage of the Republic of New Continent and the Medal of Saint Romanus of the Elysion Empire. It is also recognized as one of the most honorable medals in the civilized world. Those who receive these medals will be given due courtesy as long as they are in the civilized world. Each one is much more important than the pile of medals that can cover a chest and two trouser legs that the countries in the southern part of the New World send indiscriminately.

Naturally, it would definitely be very embarrassing if the person who received the medal at this level was not present when it was awarded. That's why Cogg just said that if Lawrence doesn't come back, he will be in trouble.

"How did this medal be sent to me this year?" Lawrence was a little surprised after reading the invitation letter. After all, this thing was always sent to those who have made outstanding contributions to the Federation, and those who received the medal are often in a few years. Even after more than ten years of continuous contributions, there are basically no young people like myself.

"Why can't it be sent to you?" Saifeier held different opinions. "Although you are relatively young, the contribution you have made to this country this year is no less than the contribution that those people have made in the past ten years. Think about the research you have done that has saved so many lives and saved so many lives. Many economic losses. So I think you are qualified."

"Not only those things you did before, but also the field rescue theory and the invention of that new type of light artillery that you put forward in the recent battle in Huguang City." Kogg said, "According to my work in the research institute these days. According to what I heard, there was a lot of debate in the judging committee this year about choosing you or another mechanical expert."

"The judges who support you two can be said to be almost half to half, because you two have made similar contributions. But there are more people who support the mechanic, because the mechanic’s age is yours. Twice. If nothing else, this year's Golden White Eagle Medal would have been issued to that mechanic..."

"But after you proposed battlefield first aid and invented the mortar in this war to expel the murlocs, the jury decided that you had made a greater contribution, so they finally decided to award you this medal."

Speaking of this, Kogg took out two other letters and handed them to Lawrence and Syfiel. This is an invitation letter for another award ceremony to be held in the city hall tomorrow. Lawrence and Syfiel won the honorary citizenship and material rewards of Huguang City for their contributions to the large-scale attack on the Murloc.

"The two award ceremonies of commending those who contributed to this battle and awarding you the Golden White Eagle Medal were put together, because the city government and everyone hope to hold such a ceremony at this time to let everyone relax and get out as soon as possible. The shadow of war, get rid of the bad effects of war. For this reason, the ceremony was set for tomorrow."

If it were the world without extraordinary powers in Lawrence's previous life, it would definitely be inappropriate to schedule this matter so tightly. Because such a short time is not enough to fully calculate the merits of everyone, and it is even impossible to give fair rewards to those who have done meritorious services.

But in this world, the priests of the Church of God of War participated in the whole war. With the help of the gods, the church and the city government received a very fair list of rewards when the war ended. This is why the award ceremony can be held just one day after the war.

Early the next morning, Lawrence, wearing a full-length suit, set off with Syfier, Kogg and Eugene, because according to regulations, this award ceremony can bring more than five relatives and friends to participate. So Lawrence simply took all his friends in this city to participate in the award ceremony.

"Golden White Eagle Medal? My friend, this is really a surprise." The dwarf Eugene, who just heard that he wanted to help support the field and ran into the car in his full dress, looked on after knowing what to do. His eyes widened in surprise. "In this way, our factory will be stable here in the future."

In a cheerful atmosphere, the carriage came to a road tens of meters away from the Town Hall Square, but the carriage had to stop when it got here. Because at this time, the police have established a blockade on the surrounding roads to prohibit vehicles from entering this block.

"It seems that next time we may need to come earlier~lightnovelpub.net~ because there are a lot of people around, and some places have almost blocked the road, so Safir has to hold his skirt with both hands to avoid being crowded. To.

"In fact, we arrived early enough. It's only seven o'clock in the morning." Lawrence took out his second-hand pocket watch and said after taking a look. "It's just that the citizens of this city are really too serious about this matter. Enthusiasm. Of course, it’s still boring to stay at home before, so now it’s just a reason for the excitement after something happened."

Fortunately, they met a staff member when they walked to the entrance of the square, and then successfully entered the city hall with the help of this staff member.

More than half an hour later, the award ceremony began on the square. Under the attention of tens of thousands of citizens, first the chief priest and the mayor of the local God of War church awarded memorial medals for the Huguang City Defense War to those who made contributions in the war. At the same time, different medals were given according to the merits of the participants. Reward.

In this ceremony, Lawrence and Safir won the honorary citizenship of Huguang City and also won a two-story commercial property on Liujin Street, the city’s most prosperous street, with a total area of ​​more than 300 square meters. This reward just allows them to own a store in this city that sells lighters and various products from the Bofors factory.