Release that Witch

187. Chapter 187 New Business Group

    When the summer comes, Margery’s river fleet arrives at Border Town.

    Roland specially hosted the businesswoman at the dock and, incidentally, checked the goods she brought.

    The most important is the three-boat saltpeter. Now the Border Town’s gunpowder is basically exhausted, and even the First Army’s shooting practice has stopped. Although revolving rifle has begun to equip small-scale equipment, it only stays on practice bombing, gun maintenance and reloading ammunition. Now with this batch of saltpeter, you can finally resume live ammunition training.

    In addition to the saltpeter, she also brought two ships, ore ingot, mainly iron and copper, and some green ore, which took two or three days to unload.

    Roland also placed the two Steam engines in a prominent position on the yard, and put on a red satin as usual, and tied the red flowers for Margery’s acceptance. In fact, the Western Region Industrial Company had just put together a Steam engine in the past month, which was based on hundreds of scrapped parts, so Roland had to let Anna go out, not too much for the deviation. The rework of the defective parts allowed the second Steam engine to catch up with the scheduled delivery time.

    To Roland’s surprise, Margery didn’t come alone this time, she also brought a group of businessmen from Kingdom Capital.

    After the delivery of the goods, Margery and his group followed Roland back to the castle and enjoyed a sumptuous lunch in the living room.

    “His Royal Highness, this is Hogg, my old friend, and one of the top mining companies in Kingdom Capital.”Margery said one by one, “This is Gamore, and Marlan belongs to Crescent Moon Bay Caravan, which is mainly engaged in cross-sea trade between Greycastle and the fjord. They are very interested in the Steam engine. I have known them for many years, and I am sorry to sell them to them at a higher price, so I will introduce them to you. ”

    “Ask you, Esteemed’s Highness,” said Hogg, who had a big belly and shiny face. “Listen to Margery, this machine can replace manpower, pumping water from the mine and transporting it quickly, and it’s also endless. No need to rest all day? Can you let me see for myself? ”

    “Of course,” Roland sipped the wine. At first he couldn’t adapt to the sour taste. Now he is getting used to it. “But if you want it to carry the ore, you have to install the track system. After lunch, I can take you to the Northern Slope Mine. ”

    “His Highness, I am very curious about the use of the Steam engine you describe. Can it really be installed on a sailboat instead of a sail to drive the boat forward?”Marlan said, “What if it is a big ship like a sea boat that is three to four?” Its strength may not be enough. ”

    “Steam engine is also like a horse. It has a lot of strength and a small amount of strength, depending on the model at the time of manufacture. Of course, machines with large output are naturally more expensive. And one is not enough, but also two or more. ”Roland smiled and answered.

    Bringing the Steam engine to the ship, even the most primitive Stream Ship, is a complex system involving power, transmission and handling. With the exception of Border Town, Greycastle has no other place to modify the technology. And to renovate such a ship, the cost will inevitably exceed the Steam engine itself.

    “In this case, Crescent Moon Bay Caravan would like to order this machine from you.”Gamore forked a newly-opened buns and stuffed them into his mouth, and his eyes were burnt with the fragrant gravy.

    Sure enough, the things are gathered together, the people are divided into groups, the friends of the big dog are still big dogs, and even the actual effect is not seen, so they directly make an order, as if they don’t put thousands of gold royals in their eyes.

    Roland shook his head. “Unfortunately, the Border Town is understaffed, and the Steam engine is very complicated to manufacture. It is very difficult to make an extra machine before Margery orders.”

    “I can give you the manpower, Esteemed’s Highness,” Gamore patted his chest. “Whether it’s a carpenter or a blacksmith or even a shipbuilder, there are a lot of people in my port, and I don’t have to pay for it!”

    “And then let them learn the manufacturing methods for you?”Hogg interjected.

    “No! No, no.He rounded his eyes. “How dare I play this trick in front of the prince. Ten years, Your Highness,” he opened two palms. “I am willing to let them work for you for ten years, and the salary is paid by me.” There is only one requirement, that is, the Steam engine made by them is preferentially sold to Crescent Moon Bay Caravan. ”

    This is an interesting proposal, Roland thinks, similar to the technology partnership of the later generations, he only provides technology and earns big heads – of course, the other side can get the Steam engine as soon as possible, and a group of technicians will be available after ten years. The salary of workers in this decade is equivalent to the cost of technology purchases.

    “You don’t have to rush to make a board. These details can be seen after talking about the real thing,” Roland pressed down. “And I don’t just have a Steam engine worth buying. Some things must be interesting, for example. This one.”He snapped his finger and the guards around him moved a large pile of things from the wooden box at the foot and placed them on the table.

    “These are all new Border Town’s products, no matter what the quality is, the price is fair, such as this simplest mug,” Roland said, pointing to the colorful cup on the table. “Light, beautiful, not like a crystal cup. fragile. The above pattern can be customized and it is easy to clean without water. ”

    “No water?”Margery picked up a cup and looked carefully.

    “You can try it with wine,” the prince joked. “After drinking, you can pretend to be drunk and throw it on the ground. It’s broken.”

    “This work, hey, it’s really fine…I am afraid that not every cup can guarantee such quality? ”The big belly Hogg has filled himself with wine and drank it. “Hey, it’s actually dry inside.”

    Of course it’s dry. It’s an ordinary wooden cup, but it’s covered with a layer of Soraya’s paintings. The patterns above are all designed by ourselves. “It does not conflict with the Crystal Cup, and it is more suitable for those who are in the mortuary of the Grandma than the official court banquet. ”Roland said, “As far as I know, they have always had little resistance to things that are bright and beautiful.”

    “I think so too,” Margery nodded with interest. “You seem to have a lot of experience.”

    “Cough cough,” the prince coughed twice. “Look at this again, the overall thickness of the overall breastplate, a total of two pieces, both made of wrought iron. It’s lighter than Knight’s plate armor. It can be worn by one person. There is no gap after closing. It is suitable for caravan guards who do not have squire to follow. The most important thing is that it is cheaper than the plate…”

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    After introducing all the goods, the merchants couldn’t help but whisper. Roland simply left them with a free discussion time, got up and left the hall, and went to the garden corridor to scatter the air.

    “His Royal Highness, I haven’t seen you for a month. You have a lot more novelty here.”Margery also followed.

    “You don’t have to exchange opinions with them?”

    “No, I don’t need to listen to other people’s ideas, goods, or people.”She smiled and shook her head. “The caravan will probably stay here for three or four days. You can…Let me see Lightning again? ”

    “Although she didn’t recognize you, but at least I didn’t show any disgust at the last time, so I don’t think there is any problem.”

    Thank you.Margery said gratefully.

    “Hands over,” Roland smiled. “Yes, since you have stayed for so long, may you come to see the drama? Three days later Border Town will hold its first theatrical performance. ”

    “A month, have you built the theater?”She was surprised.

    Definitely not. This is an open air show, just in the square of the small town center, I think it will definitely be different. ”

    “That would be more respectful than your life, Your Highness.”Margery lowered his chest and bowed his head.