5: It's outstanding

Xu Ning gently adjusted his collar, a hint of composure and confidence in his eyes, before slowly speaking: "Regimental Commander Huang, please don't be so quick to get angry. The reason I call this a 'suicide gun' is not without basis.

Firstly, although your improved MP40 seems to have increased caliber and magazine capacity, enhancing lethality, this also means a sharp increase in recoil.

Ordinary soldiers will find it difficult to handle, and prolonged shooting can easily cause hand tremors or even dislocation, which is fatal on the battlefield.

Furthermore, increasing the rate of fire to 700 rounds per minute sounds fierce, but in reality, such a rate of fire places extremely high demands on the barrel and cooling system.

Once overheated, it can jam or, worse, explode, directly threatening the user's life. On a rapidly changing battlefield, we cannot afford such risks.

"Finally, and most importantly, although this weapon appears advanced, it is actually a blind accumulation of old designs, neglecting the comprehensive consideration of ergonomics, material science, and the battlefield environment.

A truly cutting-edge weapon should be lightweight, highly accurate, easy to maintain, and adaptable to various complex combat situations.

And our 316 Military Factory is currently developing exactly such a weapon."

As he spoke, Xu Ning's eyes gleamed. He looked at Tang Ziwei, and the two exchanged a knowing glance, as if they could already see the scene of the weapons they produced shining brightly on the future battlefield.

Huang Wei listened to Xu Ning's analysis, his brows tightly furrowed, seemingly digesting the information.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke: "Factory Factory Director Xu, you have a point. I was too impatient and didn't think deeply about these issues. It seems I was indeed blinded by that superficial 'advancement'."

"However, I am still not convinced. You said your 316 Military Factory has more advanced weapons, which makes me very much look forward to it.

When the Ordnance Industry Competition arrives, I will personally attend to watch. I hope you can give me a surprise and prove that my apology today was worth it."

Tang Ziwei smiled and nodded, patting Huang Wei's shoulder: "Regimental Commander Huang, don't worry, we won't disappoint you.

Factory Factory Director Xu and his team are using their wisdom and sweat to forge the strongest shield and the sharpest gun for our division, and even the entire army's future."

Xu Ning also smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with infinite anticipation for the future: "Regimental Commander Huang, let's wait and see. The Ordnance Industry Competition will reveal the truth."

...

As the Ordnance Industry Competition approached, Xu Ning followed Tang Ziwei to the competition venue.

This was a grand event for the national Ordnance Industry, bringing together elites and masterpieces from all over.

The air was filled with a tense yet excited atmosphere.

Along the way, they occasionally saw convoys representing other military factories, with vehicles loaded with various weapons and equipment, each carrying the pride and hope of their respective teams.

Upon arriving at the competition site, they saw a vast exhibition area filled with a dazzling array of weapons and equipment, from precision sniper rifles to formidable tanks and armored vehicles, all showcasing the progress of technology and the strength of the military.

In the audience, military officers, technical personnel, and guests from various circles were gathered, either conversing in low voices or watching intently, all anticipating the start of this technical feast.

As the competition officially began, each military factory took turns presenting their proud achievements.

When it was the turn of the 316 Military Factory, all eyes focused on the center of the stage.

Xu Ning walked steadily forward, holding a new type of rifle with a unique design and smooth lines.

The gun body emitted a cold metallic luster, making it particularly eye-catching.

"Everyone, this is the latest achievement of our 316 Military Factory - the 'Sharp Edge' rifle."

Xu Ning's voice echoed through the amplifier, clear and powerful, "It uses the most advanced lightweight materials, significantly reducing its weight, while optimizing the ergonomic design, allowing soldiers to maintain high flexibility and comfort even during prolonged combat.

In terms of firepower, the 'Sharp Edge' achieves a perfect combination of precision and power.

Through improved rifling design and advanced ammunition technology, it greatly enhances shooting accuracy and stability while ensuring a high rate of fire.

It can demonstrate excellent combat effectiveness in both long-range sniping and close-quarters assault."

Upon hearing this, the audience cast glances of surprise and admiration.

A veteran military officer couldn't help but ask: "Factory Factory Director Xu, you said this rifle is lightweight and powerful, but how about its durability and maintainability?"

Xu Ning smiled slightly and replied confidently: "This is exactly where we made key breakthroughs.

The 'Sharp Edge' adopts a modular design, making its components easy to disassemble and replace, greatly reducing maintenance difficulty and cost.

At the same time, we paid special attention to material selection and process optimization to ensure the weapon's reliability and durability in harsh battlefield environments."

Before he finished speaking, the stage lights flashed, and a pre-recorded test video began to play.

In the video, the 'Sharp Edge' rifle underwent shooting tests under various extreme conditions.

Whether in the scorching desert, the freezing snowfields, or the humid jungle, it showed excellent performance and stability, moving everyone present.

"Outstanding!" Chen Dongchao, the leader of the Ordnance Industry sitting in the front row, stood up excitedly, and applause erupted, quickly spreading throughout the venue.

Then, Chen Dongchao urged Liu Wenfei, his assistant sitting beside him who was still in a daze: "Hurry up, tell them to take down their exhibition stand."

Liu Wenfei looked bewildered: "What? Take down the exhibition? Boss, are you kidding me?"

Chen Dongchao stared at him with a serious face: "Do I look like I'm joking? Go quickly and check which exhibition stand on the main aisle can be moved, and quickly replace theirs!"

"Once this firearm is displayed, the reputation of our first Ordnance Industry Exhibition will surely increase greatly!" Chen Dongchao continued to instruct, "Quickly tell the reporters to capture more shots, especially those foreign reporters who came from afar."

Only then did Liu Wenfei wake up as if from a dream: "Understood, Exhibition Stand 13 can be swapped. I'll arrange it immediately."

He turned to leave, but was pulled back by Chen Dongchao: "Slow down, don't forget to add a red mark to their exhibition stand.

Also, within three minutes, I want to see a new rule in the exhibition regulations: Weapons marked with a red symbol are for exhibition only and are not for sale."

Liu Wenfei's mind was in chaos: "Boss, their factory is in a difficult situation right now. Prohibiting sales at this time, isn't it a bit..."

"Xiao Liu, do you really think I would just watch a factory capable of developing such a weapon collapse?" Chen Dongchao interrupted him, "I said not for sale *now*, I didn't say not for sale *ever*.

If this weapon falls into the hands of outsiders, what would our soldiers use?"