When summer comes, Margaret's inland fleet arrives at the border town.
Roland specially received a businesswoman at the dock and checked the goods she brought.
The most important thing is three ships of saltpeter. Now the gunpowder in the border town has basically been exhausted, and even the shooting practice of the First Army has stopped.
Although the revolver rifle has begun to equip the troops on a small scale, it is only focused on practicing replacing and refunding ammunition, gun maintenance and reloading ammunition.
Now that this batch of saltpeter is available, we can finally resume live-fire shooting training.
In addition to saltpeter, she also brought two ships of ore ingots, mainly iron and copper, as well as some green alum ore, which took two or three days to unload these goods.
Roland also placed two steam engines in a prominent position in the yard, and as usual, he draped them in red cloth satin and tied them with big red flowers for Margaret to inspect.
In fact, in nearly a month, Western Industrial Company only pieced together a steam engine, which was based on hundreds of scrapped parts. So Roland had to let Anna take action and reprocess the residual parts that were not too deviated, which made the second steam engine catch up with the scheduled delivery time.
What surprised Roland was that Margaret did not come alone this time, she also brought the royal capital's merchant group.
After delivering the goods, Margaret and his group followed Roland back to the castle and enjoyed a hearty lunch in the living room.
Your Highness, this is Hogg, my old friend, and one of the best mining businessmen in the capital.Margaret introduced one by one that this is Gamore, who is the same as Marland belongs to the String Moon Bay caravan, and mainly engages in cross-sea trade between Gray Castle and Fjord.They are all very interested in steam engines.I have known them for many years, and I feel embarrassed to sell them to them at a higher price, so I will bring them to you.
I would like to greet you, Your Highness, Hog, who is tilted with a big belly and a shiny face, said, "Margarie said that this kind of machine can replace manpower and quickly pump water and transport mines from the mine, and it is also extremely powerful, so you don't have to rest all day?"Can I see it with my own eyes?
Of course, Roland took a sip of the wine. At first, he could not adapt to the sour taste. Now he is gradually getting used to it. However, if he wants it to carry ore, he has to install a track system.After lunch, I can take you to the Beipo Mine to see it.
Your Highness, I am very curious about the use of the steam engine you describe. Can it really be installed on a sailboat and drive the ship forward instead of a sail?Marlan spoke, What if it was a large ship with three to four masts like a sea boat?It probably doesn't have enough strength.
Steam engines are like horses, some have strong strength and some have low strength, depending on the model they were made.Of course, machines with high output are naturally more expensive.And one is not enough, you can also use two or four.Roland replied with a smile.
Letting the steam engine on board, even the most primitive paddle ship, is a complex system involving power, transmission and control. Apart from the Border Town, Grayburg has no other place to have the technical power to be modified.
The cost of transforming such a ship will inevitably exceed that of the steam engine itself.
That being the case, the Fir Moon Bay Caravan also wants to order this kind of machine from you.Gamore forked up a bun that had just been out of the cage and stuffed it into his mouth, and his eyes were narrowed by the fragrant gravy.
As expected, birds of a feather flock together, and the friends of big dogs are still big dogs. They don’t even look at the actual results, and they just make an order, as if they don’t take the thousand-dollar dragon seriously at all.
Roland shook his head, but unfortunately, the Border Town was short of manpower and the steam engine was very complicated to manufacture, so it would be difficult to make additional machines before completing Margaret’s order.
I can provide you with the hands of yourselves, Your Highness, Gamore patted his chest, whether it was a carpenter or a blacksmith or even a shipbuilder, there were many in my port, and there was no need to pay for it!
Then let them learn how to make it for you?Hogg interrupted.
No!Of course not!He glared and said, "How dare I play such a trick in front of the Prince's Palace."Ten years, Your Highness, he opened his palms, I am willing to let them work for you for ten years, and I will pay for your salary.There is only one requirement, which is that the steam engines they made are preferred to the String Moon Bay Caravan.
This is an interesting suggestion. Roland thought that similar to later technical partnerships, he only provided technology and made a big profit. Of course, the other party could also get a steam engine as soon as possible, and he could also get a group of technicians in ten years. The salary of workers in these ten years is equivalent to the cost of purchasing technology.
Don't rush to make a decision. We can talk about these details slowly after seeing the actual objects. Roland presses down, and I'm not the only steam engines here. I believe you will also be interested in some things, such as this one.He snapped his fingers, and the guards around him brought out a lot of things from the wooden box at his feet and placed them on the table one by one.
These are new products from Border Town, and they are of high quality and reasonable prices, such as this simplest mug, Roland pointed to the brilliantly colored cup on the table, light, beautiful, and not as brittle as crystal cups.The pattern above can be customized and does not stick to water, making it extremely easy to clean.
Not touching water?Margaret picked up a cup and looked at it carefully.
You can try it with wine, the prince joked, and after drinking it, you can also pretend to be drunk and throw it on the ground, break it up.
This workmanship is indeed extremely fine... I'm afraid that every cup can't guarantee such quality, right?Big belly Hog had already filled himself with wine and drank it in one sip. Hey, it was actually dry inside.
Of course it is dry. It is essentially an ordinary wooden cup, but it is covered with a layer of Soloya's paintings, and the patterns on it are all designed by yourself.
It does not conflict with the Crystal Cup, and it is more suitable for appearing in the boudoirs of those daughters than formal court banquets.Roland said, as far as I know, they have never had any resistance to things with bright colors and beautiful appearance.
I think so too, Margaret nodded with interest, you seem to be experienced.
Cough cough, the prince coughed twice, let’s look at this, the overall breastplate with a completely uniform thickness, a total of two pieces in front and back, both made of cooked iron.Not to mention the lighter plate armor of the knight, it can be worn by one person. There is no gap after closing, and it is suitable for caravan guards without escorts to use.The most important thing is that it is cheaper than plate armor...
……
After introducing all the goods, the merchants couldn't help but whisper.Roland simply left them a free time to discuss, got up and left the hall, and went to the garden corridor to scatter.
Your Highness, you haven't seen each other for a month, and there are a lot of new things here.Margaret followed him out.
Don't you have to exchange opinions with them?
No, the things I like don’t need to listen to other people’s ideas, whether it’s products or people.She smiled and shook her head. The caravan will probably stay here for about three or four days. Can you... let me see the lightning again?
Although she didn't recognize you, she at least didn't show any annoyance last time, so I think there is no problem.
thank you!Margaret said gratefully.
With a simple effort, Roland smiled, by the way, since you stayed for so long, might as well watch a drama?Its first theatrical performance will be held in Border Town in three days.
In one month, you built the theater?She said in surprise.
Of course not.It was an open air show, right in the square in the heart of the town, and I think it would certainly be different.
Then it’s better to obey your orders than to be respectful, Your Highness.Margaret said with her chest down.
Roland specially received a businesswoman at the dock and checked the goods she brought.
The most important thing is three ships of saltpeter. Now the gunpowder in the border town has basically been exhausted, and even the shooting practice of the First Army has stopped.
Although the revolver rifle has begun to equip the troops on a small scale, it is only focused on practicing replacing and refunding ammunition, gun maintenance and reloading ammunition.
Now that this batch of saltpeter is available, we can finally resume live-fire shooting training.
In addition to saltpeter, she also brought two ships of ore ingots, mainly iron and copper, as well as some green alum ore, which took two or three days to unload these goods.
Roland also placed two steam engines in a prominent position in the yard, and as usual, he draped them in red cloth satin and tied them with big red flowers for Margaret to inspect.
In fact, in nearly a month, Western Industrial Company only pieced together a steam engine, which was based on hundreds of scrapped parts. So Roland had to let Anna take action and reprocess the residual parts that were not too deviated, which made the second steam engine catch up with the scheduled delivery time.
What surprised Roland was that Margaret did not come alone this time, she also brought the royal capital's merchant group.
After delivering the goods, Margaret and his group followed Roland back to the castle and enjoyed a hearty lunch in the living room.
Your Highness, this is Hogg, my old friend, and one of the best mining businessmen in the capital.Margaret introduced one by one that this is Gamore, who is the same as Marland belongs to the String Moon Bay caravan, and mainly engages in cross-sea trade between Gray Castle and Fjord.They are all very interested in steam engines.I have known them for many years, and I feel embarrassed to sell them to them at a higher price, so I will bring them to you.
I would like to greet you, Your Highness, Hog, who is tilted with a big belly and a shiny face, said, "Margarie said that this kind of machine can replace manpower and quickly pump water and transport mines from the mine, and it is also extremely powerful, so you don't have to rest all day?"Can I see it with my own eyes?
Of course, Roland took a sip of the wine. At first, he could not adapt to the sour taste. Now he is gradually getting used to it. However, if he wants it to carry ore, he has to install a track system.After lunch, I can take you to the Beipo Mine to see it.
Your Highness, I am very curious about the use of the steam engine you describe. Can it really be installed on a sailboat and drive the ship forward instead of a sail?Marlan spoke, What if it was a large ship with three to four masts like a sea boat?It probably doesn't have enough strength.
Steam engines are like horses, some have strong strength and some have low strength, depending on the model they were made.Of course, machines with high output are naturally more expensive.And one is not enough, you can also use two or four.Roland replied with a smile.
Letting the steam engine on board, even the most primitive paddle ship, is a complex system involving power, transmission and control. Apart from the Border Town, Grayburg has no other place to have the technical power to be modified.
The cost of transforming such a ship will inevitably exceed that of the steam engine itself.
That being the case, the Fir Moon Bay Caravan also wants to order this kind of machine from you.Gamore forked up a bun that had just been out of the cage and stuffed it into his mouth, and his eyes were narrowed by the fragrant gravy.
As expected, birds of a feather flock together, and the friends of big dogs are still big dogs. They don’t even look at the actual results, and they just make an order, as if they don’t take the thousand-dollar dragon seriously at all.
Roland shook his head, but unfortunately, the Border Town was short of manpower and the steam engine was very complicated to manufacture, so it would be difficult to make additional machines before completing Margaret’s order.
I can provide you with the hands of yourselves, Your Highness, Gamore patted his chest, whether it was a carpenter or a blacksmith or even a shipbuilder, there were many in my port, and there was no need to pay for it!
Then let them learn how to make it for you?Hogg interrupted.
No!Of course not!He glared and said, "How dare I play such a trick in front of the Prince's Palace."Ten years, Your Highness, he opened his palms, I am willing to let them work for you for ten years, and I will pay for your salary.There is only one requirement, which is that the steam engines they made are preferred to the String Moon Bay Caravan.
This is an interesting suggestion. Roland thought that similar to later technical partnerships, he only provided technology and made a big profit. Of course, the other party could also get a steam engine as soon as possible, and he could also get a group of technicians in ten years. The salary of workers in these ten years is equivalent to the cost of purchasing technology.
Don't rush to make a decision. We can talk about these details slowly after seeing the actual objects. Roland presses down, and I'm not the only steam engines here. I believe you will also be interested in some things, such as this one.He snapped his fingers, and the guards around him brought out a lot of things from the wooden box at his feet and placed them on the table one by one.
These are new products from Border Town, and they are of high quality and reasonable prices, such as this simplest mug, Roland pointed to the brilliantly colored cup on the table, light, beautiful, and not as brittle as crystal cups.The pattern above can be customized and does not stick to water, making it extremely easy to clean.
Not touching water?Margaret picked up a cup and looked at it carefully.
You can try it with wine, the prince joked, and after drinking it, you can also pretend to be drunk and throw it on the ground, break it up.
This workmanship is indeed extremely fine... I'm afraid that every cup can't guarantee such quality, right?Big belly Hog had already filled himself with wine and drank it in one sip. Hey, it was actually dry inside.
Of course it is dry. It is essentially an ordinary wooden cup, but it is covered with a layer of Soloya's paintings, and the patterns on it are all designed by yourself.
It does not conflict with the Crystal Cup, and it is more suitable for appearing in the boudoirs of those daughters than formal court banquets.Roland said, as far as I know, they have never had any resistance to things with bright colors and beautiful appearance.
I think so too, Margaret nodded with interest, you seem to be experienced.
Cough cough, the prince coughed twice, let’s look at this, the overall breastplate with a completely uniform thickness, a total of two pieces in front and back, both made of cooked iron.Not to mention the lighter plate armor of the knight, it can be worn by one person. There is no gap after closing, and it is suitable for caravan guards without escorts to use.The most important thing is that it is cheaper than plate armor...
……
After introducing all the goods, the merchants couldn't help but whisper.Roland simply left them a free time to discuss, got up and left the hall, and went to the garden corridor to scatter.
Your Highness, you haven't seen each other for a month, and there are a lot of new things here.Margaret followed him out.
Don't you have to exchange opinions with them?
No, the things I like don’t need to listen to other people’s ideas, whether it’s products or people.She smiled and shook her head. The caravan will probably stay here for about three or four days. Can you... let me see the lightning again?
Although she didn't recognize you, she at least didn't show any annoyance last time, so I think there is no problem.
thank you!Margaret said gratefully.
With a simple effort, Roland smiled, by the way, since you stayed for so long, might as well watch a drama?Its first theatrical performance will be held in Border Town in three days.
In one month, you built the theater?She said in surprise.
Of course not.It was an open air show, right in the square in the heart of the town, and I think it would certainly be different.
Then it’s better to obey your orders than to be respectful, Your Highness.Margaret said with her chest down.
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