Greece’s Roman Road

Thinking of Edison's attitude towards himself, Tesla couldn't help but feel angry.

Edison and Tesla are two kinds of people. Edison is not so much an inventor as he is a businessman.

When Edison was looking for a suitable material for the filament of a light bulb, he even used the exclusion method. Well, first, wool is not suitable, and the next one.

This kind of idiot-like spirit of moving mountains, experimenting with one material and one material, after more than 1,500 experiments, Edison finally found that Japanese bamboo is suitable for filament after carbonization.

It took Edison more than three years to use more than 200 notebooks to record the experiments, and it was also a coincidence that he finally found the carbonized bamboo silk.

In the eyes of the world, what a noble spirit of perseverance to climb the mountain of science!

The media praised him as "the king of electric light" and "the king of invention".

(The later mass-produced light bulbs used tungsten filaments)

However, in Tesla's view, Edison did not have profound mathematical literacy and scientific background. (But surprisingly insightful and creative). This kind of dead-end method of researching science and technology is simply a fool. Fortunately, after 1500 times, he found suitable materials. If he did not find it after 10,000 trials, Edison was afraid that he would have to spend a lifetime.

Unlike Edison, Tesla had considerable mathematical attainments and superb theoretical insight.

He is good at analyzing problems from a theoretical point of view, and he will verify it only after it is theoretically feasible.

Tesla is more of a scientist and technician.

Therefore, the two are not used to each other.

The real contradiction between the two is in the judgment of the use prospects of alternating current and direct current.

Edison favored direct current, while Tesla believed that alternating current was feasible after a rigorous mathematical demonstration.

Until this time after Edison's "American humor", Tesla could no longer tolerate this "bad employer".

(Edison asked Tesla to redesign the DC generator, and threatened to give him a $50,000 reward if he succeeded, but when Tesla finished, he went to Edison for a reward, and Edison said it was just "American humor" )

Tesla has made up his mind to get rid of this "shameful" person.

Edison's direct current plan was supported by Morgan, a wealthy Wall Street tycoon, so Edison's direct current plan could proceed smoothly.

Tesla's AC solution also needs the support of a gold master.

Thinking of this, Tesla couldn't help but be moved.

But thinking of Greece, a small and remote Balkan country, even if his experiment is successful, what market prospects are there?

"Mr. Sanford, as far as I know, Greece is not a rich country, so..." Tesla asked.

Although Tesla was vague, how could Sanford not know what Tesla meant?

"It is precisely because the economy of Greece is relatively difficult that the Duke of Constantine wants to promote the application of alternating current in Greece. Mr. Tesla, you can meet with the Duke of Constantine first, even if you do not agree in the end. It doesn't matter, it's just a long trip."

As Sanford spoke, he took out a thick greased envelope from his jacket pocket and handed it to Tesla.

Tesla opened it and saw that there was a green stack of US dollar bills and two ferry tickets for the ocean-going luxury class from New York to London, and London to Athens.

Seeing Tesla still seemed a little hesitant, he had to continue to persuade: "Mr. Tesla, I heard that you came to the United States two years ago"

"Even if you don't like Greece, consider it a trip back home. I heard that your father passed away a few years ago, and your mother's health is not very good."

In order to complete Constantine's mission this time, this guy Sanford even used a family offensive to persuade Tesla.

Sure enough, when I heard Sanford talk about his mother's recent situation in Croatia in Austria-Hungary, he couldn't help but think of his family.

Thinking of my recent unsatisfactory experience: I came to the United States for two years, and my mood has changed from the initial high-spiritedness to the now unhappy, and finally I can't stand it anymore.

"Okay, Mr. Sanford, I'm going back to Europe recently," Tesla said in a sullen tone.

Seeing that Tesla finally agreed, Sanford shouted "success" in his heart, and finally completed the task assigned by Constantine.

As for whether Constantine can negotiate with Tesla at that time, he will not do his own business.

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In the Tatoi Palace.

Looking at the telegram from Sanford in his hand, he breathed a sigh of relief and passed it on to Schmidt:

"In a few days, a distinguished guest will come to Athens from New York in the United States via London. You should inform Butler Capet and ask him to arrange reception at that time."

"Also, let Cape Steward pay attention to outstanding financial talents, preferably those with rich banking experience."

Seeing that Schmidt was still standing still and didn't understand, Constantine asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Yes, His Majesty the King asked me to inform you that you should go to the conference room for a meeting about the war situation between Bulgaria and Serbia," Schmidt said.

Came to the conference room in a hurry, and Constantine only saw Chief of Staff Emmanuel, King George and Prime Minister Trikupis, around the conference table, facing the military on the table. The map points to the point.

"I can't believe that Serbia lost, and Bulgaria became the winner," Emanuel said with a sigh.

In this Balkan war, everyone was optimistic that Serbia would win. After all, Serbia has a military advantage, and Bulgaria not only has to guard against Ottoman Turkish attacks in Eastern Rumelia Province, but also has no officers above a captain in the army.

In fact, the reason why Russia used such a resolute method to withdraw the senior officers in the Bulgarian army was also to see that Bulgaria did not listen to the elder brother, and wanted to teach him a lesson. When Bulgaria suffered a loss, it jumped out to be a peacemaker. This restores the Russian-Bulgarian relationship that has dropped to a freezing point.

At that time, Russia was still Bulgaria’s big brother, and Bulgaria, who was suffering, would naturally turn to Russia for help.

(After the Berlin Conference of 1881, Serbia concluded an alliance with Austria-Hungary, while Russia and Bulgaria have always had close relations)

As a result, what surprised European countries, including Russia, was that Bulgaria's urgently dispatched troops to the front, and even the commanding officers were urgently promoted captain officers. In five days, the Serbian army was defeated in the border battle between Bulgaria and Serbia.

Afterwards, the high morale Bulgarian army pursued the victory and invaded Serbia.

This also established the name of Bulgaria "Prussia of the Balkans".

There is no doubt that among the three Orthodox countries in Anergan, Bulgaria has become the leader.

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