Chapter 16
My Empire Chapter 16
2020-11-03
Chapter 16 16 LobbyingBoth points are now clearly evident, putting the rapidly growing Serris City in an awkward position: Talents related to smelting have to go to the mechanical department to help. The liars who used to be in charge of alchemy have now become guests in the chemical department...
Even in this state, Serris City's simple arsenal We are still working overtime to produce the arms that Chris requested. The most important product is the improved 75mm caliber infantry howitzer. This weapon is not advanced and does not require high processing accuracy.
"The new 75mm howitzer is being installed in the army. The Serris Arsenal has produced a new gun, just waiting for the adults to come back." When it comes to weapons and equipment, Smith is also well aware of it , because he is not only a consultant to the steel plant, but also one of the chief engineers of the arsenal.
This also proves from another aspect that Serris is currently lacking in talent in industrial equipment - this Smith engineer is in charge of almost one-tenth of machine tool production equipment...
"It's not steel production or any other reason that restricts our development. It's the lack of talents." The engineer sighed with regret: "Before you leave, you have to tutor 50 people every night to learn industrial knowledge, but most People are still in a state of ignorance.”
“It’s already very good. I learned from a blacksmith apprentice to a real blacksmith for 12 years.” Smith remembered his apprenticeship experience, and he I think the sea of bitterness has no bounds.
He is one of the finest craftsmen Chris has produced and one of the chief engineers of Serris Industries. He has read books and has a lot of smelting experience, and now he has to participate in the research of Chris's new equipment almost every day.
"Do you know how fast our technology is updated now? According to the blueprint left by Lord Chris, we have developed the artillery technology to the second generation." Smith finished his past, proud The extend the hand pointed and made a double gesture: "The new howitzer is lighter and smaller!"
The 90mm caliber of the World War I era cannon, the technology is outdated . It was completely obsolete by Serris' new technology before it became popular in the army.
At this rate of development, when Chris returns to Serris from Ferry City, the one-battle-skill cannons that his main force is equipped with will only be able to be equipped with second-line troops.
And as long as he wants, at that time, it is estimated that he can directly use the electric light and Telegraph...
"Lord Clark! Serris is really the victim! Mayne and Ferry teamed up with sneak attack, and they fought back to win!" Stryd pleaded in a low voice in the carved hall.
Each candle here is a carefully crafted luxury item, and every candlestick here is filled with art. The floor paved with icy marble is flat and smooth, and the texture on it is even exquisite.
The prime minister's mansion of the Arrant Empire is definitely not comparable to the Young City Lord's mansion in the countryside. Although it can't be built into a fort, every detail here is full of luxury, making Stryd feel ashamed.
The old man sitting in the first place has a wrinkled face, holding a wine glass in one hand, while a young girl is holding the palm of his other hand, carefully manicuring his nails.
I saw the old man open and close his lips slightly, and said in a neither fast nor slow tone: "It's useless to say anything, the Empire will immediately send a new City Lord to the two places. If Serris cooperates , then pretend that nothing happened, and if Serris doesn't cooperate, it's an enemy of the Empire."
His voice echoed throughout the great hall, as if several people were talking at the same time, that An ethereal feeling, with majesty and arrogance.
"My lord! We are really victims! Now that we have taken up Maine and the ferry, we are willing to pay taxes for both places! Lord, please call the shots for Serris City!" Stryd complained bitterly .
The prime minister of the empire, Clark, was still unmoved, squinting at the gold coins in the box in front of him, holding the wine glass and shaking it twice, he said with disdain: "I will take these gold coins. You don't have to bring it with you."
Stryd felt even more uncomfortable when he heard that he couldn't even bring back the gold coin, he knelt on the ground and begged: "Please think twice, Prime Minister. Serris bleeds and sacrificed for the Empire, if Mayne and other places invade again, we..."
"It's just these two words over and over, I'm tired, you step back!" Clark put the wine in the glass After drinking it, he told the waiter beside him.
"My lord, Serris is willing to pay 4,500 gold coin tax tribute for the two places every year! My lord!" Stryd lifts the head to seize the last chance and wailed.
Clark sneered and waved his hand: "Are you paying beggar with such a little tax? Get off me! Act recklessly!"
Every year Pay extra 1500gold coin? How could the empire be in the eye? even more how these 1500gold coins are all to be paid into the treasury, and he has no relationship with the prime minister as a Copper Coin.
In a word, although the Serris City master has the strategic vision to win over the Arrant Empire, he has too little chips in his hand - Serris has nothing to impress the Arrant Empire, so he is impossible to swallow. Under the plump fruit of victory.
As for going against Arrant's will? Prime Minister Clark didn't even think about it - Arrant has a million army, crushing a small City Lord, it is definitely a very easy thing.
Stryd was "sent" out of the Arrant Prime Minister's residence by the guards. After being pushed out of the gate, he looked at the men waiting outside the gate and lowered his head, not knowing what to do.
He spent all the gold coins he brought and failed to complete the task given to him by City Lord Chris. This is a shameful and painful thing.
The next problem is the toughest, Arrant will send a new City Lord to take over Mayne and Ferry, Serris' victory will be meaningless, and the danger of the Four Battles will continue. Go down, and the City Lord's ambitions will become a joke...
It's a shame! With a long sigh in his heart, Stryd was silent in frustration, but at this moment he heard a familiar voice: "Huh? Isn't this Mr. Stryd? Why are you here?"
Heard Someone called himself, Stryd lifts the head, and just saw the youngster in front of him, he immediately bent down and greeted: "Mr. Dez...I...I am here to do business under the order of my lord."
"Find Chancellor Clark to do business?" Dez said with a smile, then looked at Stryd's gloomy face and said with a smile: "It's not cheap to enter this gate, Presumably Mr. Stryd's business was not done, right?"
"Yes, the Prime Minister did not agree to our request..." Stryd grabbed the last straw and said: "But this It's important to us."
"Come and listen!" Dez took two steps forward and moved closer to Stryd.
Stryd leaned close to Dez's ear, whispering for a few minutes before Dez's eyes lit up: "You mean... Mayne, and the ferry?"
" Yes!" Stryd nods and admits, "Yesterday, the carrier pigeons caught up with my team, and your lord...has already entered the ferry."
"Ha!" Dez exclaimed excitedly, then stretched out his hand. Patted Stryd's shoulders, grinning said with a smile: "Leave the matter here to me, since Lord Chris gave me such a surprise, I naturally have to give Lord Chris a return gift! Wait for me here!"
After he finished speaking, he walked into the Prime Minister's mansion with his hands behind his back. The guards at the door didn't seem to see such a gorgeously dressed youngster walking in, and no one came up to stop him.
"Dez! I know the Lontate family has a big business, but is it a bit too lenient for you to let the empire sit on the disputes in the frontier territory?" Prime Minister Clark heard the coming. Dez, who came to see himself, also came to ask about the war in Mayne Ferry and other places, and spoke scolded with a displeased face.
paused, he continued to say with a dignified tone: "even more how, you yourself can't represent the Lontate family, right? Interfering in the government affairs of the empire, don't you think you are a little out of control? ?"
"Lord Clark!" Dez was not from the country, and the extravagance in front of him had no effect on him. He smiled and waited for Clark to finish before he took out a piece of paper and handed it forward: "I know your time is not cheap, but we can talk slowly."
A maid Walking in front of Dez, he took the shimmering brown paper, and was startled by the numbers on it. Then the maid lowered her head and placed the large-value coupon, which is commonly used by the upper class of the empire, on the table beside Chancellor Clark.
Clark glanced at the number above and saw the 4D after five, and a smile appeared on his cold face: "The Lontate family is really rich, the prime minister is willing to chat with youngster more, you guys. Let's all go down!"
The screen retreated to the left and right, and the great hall seemed to be a lot empty, and Dez said, "This border war was started under my instigation. So, Don't you think it's strange now, my lord?"
"The Lontate family intervened in Serris and Mayne's war with the ferry? What do you want?"
"Benefits!" Dez leaned back on the chair and chose a comfortable position to replied: "Mayne invades Serris, he needs weapons and equipment! Serris needs weapons and equipment to defend against Mayne's attack, no matter they are Whoever wins will benefit the Lontate family."
(end of this chapter)