To Four Thousand Years Later

When Ludovico came back the next day, he easily got the money from Galeazzo.

Naturally, he naturally had doubts and suspicions about this matter.

But for Ludovico at this moment, he still can't think of so much—even for Leonardo, his analysis of the situation is based on intelligence. Dovico knew nothing. Then there is no thinking. So he finally agreed to Galeazzo's terms and took part of the money from him. The conflict between the two brothers seemed to disappear in no time, and the atmosphere was no longer so scary... What made Leonardo most helpless was that Dovico's name turned light green immediately after he got the money.

This person has changed too much. And he didn't react at all on the surface, and he wasn't very emotional. If it weren't for Leonardo who could directly see the color of his name, even he wouldn't be able to guess what Ludovico was guessing in his heart. But Leonardo can infer that after Livermore Libby started to close the net, Vico's name might become red again.

But by then, it had nothing to do with Leonardo.

Because he must have returned to Sardinia by then.

Of course, that was after he obtained the Teutonic steelmaking technology.

"You want to see a reversing rolling mill?"

Galeazzo frowned slightly upon hearing this.

Leonardo didn't say much, just looked at him quietly.

The Duke thought for a moment, then slowly said: "It's not impossible. But you also know that this is the most advanced and proud technology of Teutonic...Although we are brothers under the Holy Eldest Sons Guild, it is not possible for me to convince His Majesty After all, you are going back. If you are willing to stay in Teutonic, you can read all the inventions and all the books in my collection.

"I know. Leonardo took a sip of Duke Galeazzo's wine, and replied casually: "So you see, I didn't ask you for airship technology. Galeazzo was taken aback for a moment. Then suddenly: "That's right. When we were talking a few days ago, you asked me to invest in the airship industry.

As he said that, he grinned and exhaled a thick white breath: "So you must know the current situation. Then how are you going to convince me?"

"Drawings of the difference and jacquard machines.

Leonardo said calmly: "I trade them. You know their value.

What an unexpected generosity that doesn't quite match your intelligence.

Galeazzo pursed his lips. He was indeed moved. But he still shook his head: "The price is high."

"You said I gave it?"

"Naturally. If you ask me to give you the technology related to the reversible locomotive, I will definitely not give it...even if the price of the difference loom and jacquard loom is higher than him.

Galeazzo filled Leonardo with wine and said in a low voice: "You know, I'm going to take this route to save my life.

"Well, I have an idea for you.

"So you should also know... If I exchange technology with you, the value does not depend on the value of the technology itself, but from their cognition. And they are laymen, what value can the jacquard machine have to them?"

The Duke shrugged and sighed helplessly.

"It's better to be a layman." Leonardo tilted his head slightly, "They don't understand anything, don't they let you fool me?"

"Don't say that, what is cheating.

Seeing the growing smile on Leonardo's face, Galeazzo still didn't hold back: "Okay, okay. I'll send you another message, that's all right.

"You have to be clear, Mr. Galeazzo. I just went to see the reversing rolling mill, and what I give you are two complete drawings of the most advanced and cross-age inventions. At the same time, it is strictly necessary to convert. Before I realized "When there is such a thing as a reversible rolling mill, it is only a matter of time before I want to reproduce it. Leonardo leaned back, leaned on the seat, stared at the wine and said lazily: "Save time, it's good for me and good for you. Let me be a rolling mill, it's better than being an individual Stuff he's telling the truth.

The principle of the reversible rolling mill is to let the hot metal pass through the rolls back and forth. For Leonardo, this is not difficult.

And what he really wanted was not this matter.

"...Can you tell me?" Galeazzo whispered, "How are you going to deal with the airship?

"All I can say is that we've figured it out.

"But it's useless to tell you, because you can't get this information out quickly... This is no longer something that people of your status can touch. What the military needs. It's just your investment. If you really think You belong to them...they will kill you." Leonardo said softly, "Don't do anything unnecessary, Your Excellency Duke. Hearing this, Galeazzo kept a straight face and remained silent.

Of course he can figure it out. If he really reported Leonardo's information, then he would only die faster.

While Sir Livermore made a lot of money, he borrowed some money from outsiders and immediately went straight to the wind, and the family property would at least directly expand several times... and this scale is already very difficult for the Teutonic King not to bet on the profit Sir Fermor has an industrial protection, and his existence determines the development direction of most of the Teutonic... Therefore, the Teutonic King will not take action against him. But Galeazzo invested nothing.

His life-saving method is to donate the money to the military through formal channels as military expenses in an open and aboveboard manner. Then if the war starts and the military expenditure is insufficient, Galeazzo's status will become important. If the Teutonic King takes action against Galeazzo at this time, then the army that accepts public donations will immediately feel dissatisfied with the Teutonic King . But if he reported information about Leonardo, it would be different. He would no longer be just a mere speculator, but a "suddenly rich man with news channels from enemy countries." His identity would immediately become several times more important. If they were defeated, it would be good if they didn't confess Galeazzo. How could he save his life?

You really got me. Galeazzo sighed helplessly: "Okay, what do you want to take. Tell me everything.

"I don't really want to take any more. Of course, if you want, you can introduce Mr. Siemens to me.

Siemens? Which Siemens? "

Duke Galeazzo thought for a long time before answering: "You mean, the one who invented the open-hearth steelmaking?"

"should be."

"As a friend, I must tell you that his invention is still flawed. I have seen the open hearth he made...it is indeed a new idea. But the ashes can easily fill the storage chamber."

"My evaluation is that it is novel enough, but not practical enough."

Galeazzo said sincerely: "If you want information on steelmaking methods, it's okay, I didn't come here to ask for information. Sardinia has been studying steelmaking for a long time. "

Leonardo pulled an egg without changing his face, and then revealed his real purpose: "I'm here to invest in him."

"Investment? But he... oh no."

Galeazzo realized just halfway through his speech: "Are you planning to improve his technique?"

"Yes," Leonardo took a sip of his drink, "As you can see. I have this ability."

"Naturally, naturally."

Galeazzo nodded again and again, then fell into deep thought.

He had already given up asking Leonardo about the details of the war—since the Sardinians had known about the "God Plan" planned by the Teutonic high-level for several years, the airship surprise attack was doomed to fail. Even if he gives the information to the military, it will only make this war impossible... After that, the two sides continue to accumulate conflicts, and they don't have the slightest understanding of neighboring countries. It is even possible to invest more and more funds in each other for the research and development of war weapons. This will undoubtedly drag down the economy of the entire country... On the other hand, if the Teutonic surprise attack fails this time, it will undoubtedly be a salty place for him.

The more defeated the army, the more it craved his investment. Therefore, his status will be more important. "Okay. Galeazzo thought for a moment, then replied: "You don't have to go find him. I sent someone to invite him over. You interview him directly. If you invest, count me in. You don’t need to negotiate with me for an investment of less than 50,000 pounds... You don’t have to pay, I will pay all the money, and I will count you as half of the dividend, how about it?

"no problem.

Leonardo replied: "Conversely, I guarantee that the reversible rolling mill and the optimized open hearth furnace will not be installed in Sardinia within the year. And the war between our two countries will end within the year." Duke Galeazzo nodded Replied. These two men are not rulers, nor are they military. However, the topic of ending the war has been discussed here for several years...but it is unexpectedly not surprising. Because both of them know in their hearts that only technology can change the world. And they are the highest academic controllers of technology.