Release that Witch

When the summer came, Margaret’s inland river fleet arrived in Bianbu Town.

Roland specially hosted a businesswoman at the dock to look at the goods she brought.

The most important thing is the whole three ships of saltpeter. Now the gunpowder in Bianbu Town has been exhausted, and even the first army's shooting practice has stopped. Although the revolver rifle has begun to be equipped with small-scale equipment, it only stays on the practice of bomb retreat, gun maintenance and reloading ammunition. Now with this batch of saltpeter, it is finally possible to resume live-fire shooting training.

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

Roland also placed two steam engines in a prominent position on the yard, and put on a red satin as usual, and tied the red flowers for Margaret to accept. In fact, Xijing Industrial Company has only put together a steam engine in the past month, which is based on hundreds of scrapped parts, so Roland had to let Anna go out, and those who are not too biased The parts were reworked to allow the second steam engine to catch up with the scheduled delivery time.

What surprised Roland was that Margaret didn't come alone this time. She also brought the merchant group of Wangdu.

After the delivery of the goods, Margaret 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 the mining trader who is one of the best in the king." Margaret said one by one, "This is Gamol, and Marlan belongs to the Chiwanwan Caravan. Mainly engaged in cross-sea trade between the Grey Fort 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, Ann Your Highness," said Hogg, who had a big belly and a shiny face. "Listen to Margaret, this machine can replace manpower, quickly pumping water from the mine and transporting it, but also Powerful, no 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 rail system. After eating lunch, I can take you to the North Slope Mine to see."

"His Highness, I am very curious about the steam engine you describe. Can it really be installed on a sailboat instead of a sail to drive the ship forward?" Marlan said. "If it is like a sea boat, three to four. What about the big ship? It might not be enough."

"The steam engine is also the same as the horse. Some strength is strong and some strength is small. It depends on the model at the time of manufacture. Of course, the machine with large output is naturally more expensive. And one is not enough, but the above two, the top four Taiwan." Roland answered with a smile.

Let the steam engine get on the boat, even the most original paddle steamer, is a complex system involving power, transmission and handling. Except for Bianbu Town, there is no other place to have modified technical power. And to renovate such a ship, the cost will inevitably exceed the steam engine itself.

"In this case, the Chin Moon Bay caravan also wants to order this machine from you." Jia Moi forked a newly-opened buns and stuffed it 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 dragons in their eyes.

Roland shook his head. "Unfortunately, there is not enough manpower in Bianbu Town, and the steam engine is very complicated to manufacture. It is very difficult to produce extra machines before the order of Margaret is completed."

"I can give you the manpower, Dear His Royal Highness," Garmore patted his chest. "Whether it is a carpenter or a blacksmith or even a shipbuilder, there are quite a few in my port, and I don't have to pay for it!"

"And then let them learn the manufacturing method for you?" Hogg interjected.

"No! Of course not!" He rounded his eyes. "How dare I play this trick in front of the Prince's Temple. Ten years, Your Highness," he opened his palms. "I want them to work for ten years." The salary is paid by me. There is only one requirement, that is, the steam engine made by them is preferentially sold to the Chiwanwan caravan."

This is an interesting proposal. Roland thinks that similar to the technology partnership of later generations, he only provides technology and earns the big head. Of course, the other side can get the steam engine as soon as possible, and after ten years, he can get a batch of technicians. The salary of a worker is equivalent to the cost of technical 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 here. Some things must be interesting, for example. "He snapped his fingers, and the guards around him moved a lot of things out of the wooden box at the foot, one piece on the table.

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

“Don't touch the water?” Margaret 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'm afraid not every cup can guarantee this quality?" The big belly Hogg has already filled himself with wine and drank it. "Hey, it's actually dry."

Of course it is dry. It is essentially an ordinary wooden cup, but it is covered with a layer of Soroya's paintings. The patterns above are all designed by themselves. "It doesn't conflict with the Crystal Cup. It's more suitable for those who are in the mortuary of the big ladies than the official court banquet." Roland said, "As far as I know, they are bright and beautiful. There is no resistance in things."

"I think so too," Margaret nodded with interest. "You seem to have a lot of experience."

"Cough," the prince coughed twice. "Look at this, the overall thickness of the overall breastplate, a total of two front and back, are made of wrought iron. Compared to the Knight's plate light, do not say, one can wear There is no gap after the closure, which is suitable for use by the caravan guards who follow. The most important thing is that it is cheaper than the plate armor..."

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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 courtyard gallery to scatter the air.

"His Highness, I haven't seen you for a month, and you have a lot more novelty here." Margaret followed and walked out.

"You don't have to exchange opinions with them?"

"No, I don't need to listen to other people's thoughts, goods or people, it's the same." She shook her head with a smile. "The caravan will probably stay here for three or four days, you can... let Can I 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!" Margaret said gratefully.

"Hands," Roland smiled. "Right, since you have stayed for so long, may you come to see the drama? Three days later, Bianbu Town will hold its first dramatic performance."

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

"Of course not. This is an open-air show, just in the square in the center of the town, I think it will definitely be different."

"That would be better to be respectful than your life, Your Highness." Margaret lowered his chest and bowed his head. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read.)