Joseph nodded slightly as Philippe spoke.
It was like the difference between cutting paper with a kitchen knife and with a utility knife. No matter how careful you were with the former, the paper you cut would inevitably have burrs, while the latter could easily leave a smooth edge.
He then looked at Jacques Lenoir. "What is that hard material you discovered? Oh, do you also have a laboratory?"
The latter waved his hands repeatedly. "No, no, Your Highness. I am only a technician at Namur Royal Ironworks, working in Mr. Vandale's laboratory.
"During an alloy steel experiment, impurities were mixed in—specifically, trace amounts of Silicon—but I noticed the waste produced was extremely hard, and thought of Philippe's Milling Machine. In fact, what he used was a patent license from the Royal Ironworks."
Joseph nodded, rather gratified. He had poured a great deal of energy and funding into technological research and development, while also vigorously attracting foreign talent, and now the harvest season had finally arrived.
An accidental breakthrough in the Materials Laboratory had led to the development of a high-precision Milling Machine.
The latter would, in turn, greatly promote an increase in steam engine power.
After that, steam engines would drive everything and completely ignite France's Industrial Revolution!
Just look at the present: at a single equipment tendering conference, two Milling Machines leading all Europe had appeared.
This was enough to show that France's high-tech research and development had begun entering the fast lane.
Next, it was time to transform technology into national strength as quickly as possible.
Philippe Lenoir asked cautiously, "Mr. Depardieu, may I ask if my equipment won the bid?"
"Sorry, I cannot disclose that for the moment, but your chances are very good..."
Joseph looked at the two brothers, who were almost unable to contain