Chapter 214 Scrap Metal "Bang!"
Gaye Berns was startled when he was slapped hard on the back, and the depressed expression on his face immediately disappeared.
It turned out that Paul saw that he looked dejected and decided to cheer him up. He would be needed for many tasks in the future.
"Hey! What are you thinking about? Your expression looks like you stepped on dog poop."
Berns's face turned red.
"Uh... I'm annoyed that I didn't see as far as you did."
"Hmph, you can't hide it from me! Are you blaming me for not letting you do Steam Engine?"
Berns waved his hands in panic, "I don't dare, I don't dare, how dare I blame you, sir."
Paul rubbed his chin and pretended to be thinking.
"Well, Berns, you can use some of Mechanical Factory's resources and manpower to study the use of steam."
"Yes, sir, I will definitely not... what, did I hear you correctly?"
Berns is very surprised. Has the earl changed his mind? "You heard me right, but my request is on the premise that it will not affect Mechanical Factory's normal tasks. I recruited you to do work, not to satisfy your personal interests."
Berns stood at attention and gave Paul a military salute learned from the army.
"Lord Greiman, please rest assured that I will not affect other R&D and production tasks."
Paul put on a serious expression and said, "I hope so, I will keep an eye on you and will often check Mechanical Factory's expenditure on various projects."
Although he was warned by Paul, the depressed expression on Berns's face was no longer visible, his steps became brisk, and he even hummed a tune as he walked.
Although Paul cannot use Steam Engine yet, it is still necessary to conduct preliminary research and technology accumulation so that it can be used immediately when it is used. If his plan goes well, the era of steam will come sooner or later.
Of course, he will certainly not invest too much resources and attention in this regard.
In addition, he also had an idea - to try to let the indigenous people of this world break through certain areas on their own without intervening.
After all, the development of society cannot rely on the foresight of one or two people.
But this process is definitely long and tortuous.
Seeing Gaye Berns's happy look, Paul smiled evilly.
Haha, Berns, Berns, it took eighty-four years for Steam Engine on earth to be invented and put into practical use. This does not include the time spent on invention. I want to see how capable you are. I guess just one cylinder is enough for you to drink a pot.
Paul made up his mind that he would never interfere in the development of Steam Engine until the moment he really wanted to use it.
Everyone joked and laughed all the way, and then took the boat back to Lakeheart Town.
In the next few days, Iron Smelting Plant continued to build a new Blast Furnace, while Paul quietly waited for the sword made for him by blacksmith Herman.
However, Paul waited for a piece of news that made him vomit blood. Herman came to the Lord's Manor in person and reported to him with a depressed look: The iron smelted with Blast Furnace was completely unusable.
"The iron we smelted with Blast Furnace... is it scrap iron?"
The lord's eyes were wide open, with disbelief written all over his face.
"I want to go to Iron Smelting Plant and see for myself!"
The lord's roar could be heard throughout the castle, followed by the slamming of the office door.
Thorn Fortress In the rebel camp in the south, four people sat around a table.
Sitting in the main seat is Samar, the commander-in-chief of the rebel army, and sitting on his right is the mage who assists him, Scott.
The other two people sitting opposite Scott are both dressed as businessmen. One is a middle-aged man with a mustache, and the other is a young man even younger than Scott. He wears an earring on his right ear and always has a vague smile on his face. The whole person looks slightly frivolous.
"Duke Giles is very dissatisfied with your previous actions. It would be fine if we could capture Thorn Fortress, but the result turned out to be a loss of troops and generals. Not to mention the huge loss, it also dampened the spirit of our army."
The middle-aged man with a mustache spoke in a serious tone, conveying Grand Duke Greedy Wolf's rebuke to Samar.
Samar lowered his head and did not defend himself at all.
"I am too greedy for merit and eager to fight. I am sorry for the Duke's trust in me."
The middle-aged man with a mustache sighed.
"Hey, General Samar, please keep your mission in mind. The army you are leading is just keeping an eye on Thorn Fortress. When the Grand Duke arrives with the main force, he will naturally be captured."
"I will definitely keep this in mind in the future and never act rashly again."
Scott suddenly interjected. "Please tell Duke Giles that this has nothing to do with General Samar. It was me who wanted to fight and encouraged General Samar to attack Thorn Fortress. I overestimated the defensive strength of the fortress, and there is a long-lost 'Greek Fire' inside."
The other three were very surprised that he took the responsibility on themselves. Especially Samar, he was a little touched. Although this stupid green master named Scott is a little arrogant, he can be said to be brave enough to take action.
Earring Youth looked at Scott, smiled and nodded towards him, and Scott gave him an unhappy expression in return.
Samar stood up, "No matter what, as the commander-in-chief of this army, I bear the greatest responsibility. After all, I am the one who makes the final decision."
"We are not here to discuss who is most responsible, but to remind you that the main force of the Royal Family will soon move south. It is estimated that they will set off from Crystal Radiance in the early spring of next year."
A hint of teasing appeared on Scott's face, "It seems that even if you burned down the granary, you didn't hold that Princess back for too long."
The middle-aged man snorted, "How long do you want to delay? It has been delayed for nearly half a year. After all, Royal Family still controls most of the Auldo Kingdom, and the food shortage will not affect them for too long."
Samar asked slightly worriedly, "How long will it take for His Highness the Grand Duke's main force to move north?"
"There are still a few hard bones to crack in the south. Although their fate has been determined, it's hard to say when."
"So before that, if Royal Family's army arrives, we will be on our own?"
"Yes, but..."
The young man wearing earrings on the side interjected. "A group of mages will come to support you."
Scott stood up immediately after hearing this, "As long as more mages arrive, everything will not be a problem."
The young man shook his head. "Scott, are you arrogant again? Have you forgotten the lesson you learned before?"
"Luo Suo, I am free and measured."
"Mr. Scott!" the middle-aged man said with a slightly unhappy tone, "I know you have strong power, but the regular army of the Kingdom is not a vegetarian. I hope you can pay attention to this."