Chapter 138: Bulletproof Warm Clothing

"It is not ordinary bamboo," Li Mingyuan explained, "it is bamboo fiber that has undergone special treatment."

We crush the bamboo into a fibrous state, then soak it in a specially formulated solution to alter its molecular structure, greatly enhancing its toughness.

Then, through a special weaving method, we let these fibers interlace to form a structure similar to a spider web."

He continued to flip it open inside: "The third layer is a fine steel wire mesh, which serves to support and reinforce; the fourth layer is another layer of treated bamboo fiber; the fifth layer is a special cotton-linen blend; the sixth layer is steel wire mesh again; and the final layer is a wool lining to ensure comfort and warmth."

"When a Bullet hits the Bulletproof Vest, each layer of material absorbs a portion of the impact force and disperses it over a larger area. The outermost layer slows it down, the middle layers block it, and the inner layers provide support; layer by layer, they work together, ultimately causing the Bullet to lose its kinetic energy before it penetrates all the layers."

The crowd listened in astonishment; such simple materials could actually be combined to produce such a miraculous effect, completely overturning their understanding.

"This makes sense in theory," an old expert said thoughtfully, "just like ten sheets of paper are harder to tear than one thick sheet, multiple layers of thin material can indeed have better protective effects than a single thick layer. But to actually be able to stop a Bullet, it is still too... too incredible!"

"May I try it on?" a general suddenly spoke up, his eyes flashing with excitement.

"Of course," Li Mingyuan nodded, picking up another sample from the table, "this one is designed according to a standard build, so it should fit."

The general couldn't wait to take off his coat and, with the help of an assistant, put on the Bulletproof Vest.

"How does it feel?" Zhou asked curiously.

"Light! It's too light!" the general said in surprise, moving his body, "Running and climbing mountains while wearing this should be no problem; it hardly affects movement at all!"

To prove his words, the general actually performed several military maneuvers on the spot:

Rapid squatting, crawling forward, rolling, jumping... the movements were crisp and neat, showing not the slightest inconvenience from wearing the Bulletproof Vest.

"Good heavens!" Zhou exclaimed, "This is countless times lighter than our current protective gear! When soldiers fight now, what they fear most is being too heavily burdened and running out of stamina. With this kind of lightweight Bulletproof Vest, combat effectiveness can be increased by at least one-third!"

Li Mingyuan nodded: "Besides being bulletproof, this garment has other functions."

He turned to the staff: "Bring the thermal insulation box over."

The staff pushed over a metal box about two meters high; after opening it, the air inside was bitingly cold, and the thermometer installed in the box showed minus 20 degrees.

"This is our test box simulating a high-altitude, extreme cold environment," Li Mingyuan explained, "now, please have a volunteer put on the Bulletproof Vest and stand inside the box for two minutes to experience its warmth."

The crowd looked at one another; this extreme low temperature was truly daunting.

Finally, a young officer gathered his courage and stepped forward: "I'll try it!"

Under Li Mingyuan's guidance, the officer put on the Bulletproof Vest, then put on the matching gloves and hood, and walked into the test box.

The box door closed, and everyone stared at the transparent observation window, fearing an accident.

Inside the test box, the officer was initially rubbing his hands and stomping his feet, but he soon stood still, appearing to have adapted to the environment.

Two minutes later, he walked out of the test box calmly, with a relaxed smile even on his face.

"How does it feel?" Zhou asked eagerly.

"To be honest, I can barely feel the cold," the officer said in surprise, "it's like standing outdoors in autumn while wearing ordinary winter clothes; I'm even a bit hot!"

This result triggered a new round of shock and discussion.

In high-altitude regions, the extreme cold of minus 20 degrees is one of the soldiers' greatest enemies, and every year many people lose their combat effectiveness due to severe frostbite.

If this Bulletproof Vest could really maintain a comfortable temperature in such an extreme environment, it would greatly improve the combat conditions for high-altitude troops.

Zhou and several Advanced officers huddled together, whispering for a few minutes, seemingly making some important decision.

Finally, Zhou walked toward Li Mingyuan with a solemn expression:

"Chief Engineer Li, after the test and discussion just now, we unanimously agree that this Bulletproof Warm Clothing must be put into production immediately. The first batch of products will be prioritized for the Southwest Frontline and the high-altitude troops currently being prepared!"

Li Mingyuan smiled faintly and nodded in agreement: "I will organize production immediately. The first batch of 500 sets can be completed within three days."

"Three days!" Zhou said in surprise, "So fast?"

"Yes," Li Mingyuan explained, "the materials are all very common, and although the production process is somewhat special, it is not complicated. I have already written a detailed production manual, and the workers just need to follow it. The key is quality control, which I will personally oversee."

Zhou excitedly gripped Li Mingyuan's hand: "That's great! Our country finally has its own bulletproof equipment! Chief Engineer Li, you have once again made a great contribution to the cause of national defense!"

On the way back, Li Mingyuan looked at the scenery flying past outside the car window and fell into deep thought.

As a transmigrator, he remembered the history of that parallel universe: on the battlefield, how many heroic soldiers fell in the biting cold wind, not even dying from the enemy's guns and cannons, but having their lives taken by the extreme cold weather.

They couldn't even cry, because their tears would freeze.

"On the surface, it's prepared for the high altitude; in reality, this is preparation for that upcoming war..." Li Mingyuan thought silently to himself, "I hope this time, fewer people will have to sacrifice their lives."

Minister Zhao seemed to see his preoccupation and asked softly: "What are you thinking about? You look so worried."

Li Mingyuan came back to his senses and shook his head: "Nothing, just thinking about how to further improve the design to make it more suitable for frontline needs."

Minister Zhao patted his shoulder: "Don't worry, you have already done very well. These two inventions, the Ultra-light Mortar and the Bulletproof Warm Clothing, will greatly improve our army's combat capability in complex terrain. Especially that Bulletproof Vest, it's simply incredible!"

Li Mingyuan smiled and didn't say much more.

As an engineer, he clearly knew that technological progress often meant the preservation of life.

In this era of raging war, what he could do was to change as much as possible, even if it was only a little bit.

Two days later, at the Rolling Mill's airfield, a military transport plane was ready, and the roar of the Engine pierced the silence of the early morning.

Inside the cabin, 500 sets of Bulletproof Warm Clothing and 20 Ultra-light Mortars were neatly secured on the cargo racks, and every piece of equipment had been personally inspected by Li Mingyuan.