Chapter 91： Imagine the future

"In terms of industrial development, we have more good news." Desaier changed the topic while Chris was emotional, and talked about some happy things.

Since Chris left Serris, the pace of construction here has not slowed down. On the contrary, because machinery is becoming more and more sophisticated, the development here is still vaguely accelerating.

"General Lawnes went south from the sea and got natural rubber, which gave us an opportunity to miniaturize our internal combustion engine. Before, our sealing method was very bad, and now it can be said that there is no problem at all." Speaking of machinery, Smith said I got excited immediately.

These machines are the same as his children. Every progress and development make him happy as a "father". He is immersed in the design every day, sketching out his improvement ideas and submitting them to the experimental department for demonstration.

Because of the drawings of Chris, most of the time his improvements are very correct and effective immediately. As long as the production process can meet the required standards, then the technological progress will be immediately presented. This is a happy thing, but also a thing that makes people feel dumbfounded.

The long, very meaningful and interesting trial-and-error phase for development researchers is directly skipped. Whether in terms of materials or mechanical structure, Chris gave a very precise development direction.

Who would have thought that before the power has fully revealed its powerful energy advantages, Chris has already described the shape and material of the electric light? As long as the alchemists in the laboratory find the material "tungsten" from a pile of ore according to the formula table, the light bulb can directly enter the near-perfect development stage.

Unless you take out the fluorescent lamp or more advanced and powerful LED lamps, this kind of incandescent lamp is the most advanced lighting equipment: compared with the previous light bulbs that took decades to develop error correction, its birth process takes a second No waste.

Another example is plastic. In fact, in Ailan Hill's laboratory, plastic has been prepared for a long time. Just because the raw materials are not available, this kind of avant-garde raw materials can only lie in the corner of the laboratory, waiting for the day when it will truly change the world.

"On the other hand, we already have a vision for the finishing equipment for small internal combustion engines. It is estimated that a prototype will be produced soon... If possible, we will build a car according to the drawings." He introduced the rubber. Things, while talking.

"In fact, for us, whether the car’s steel frame or shock absorption is good, it’s very easy. The problem is focused on raw materials such as rubber tires." Secretary Smith thought of seeing a car that he could walk on right away. "At that time, his face was full of smiles.

"The biggest problem is the limitation of fuel. Although we are currently actively stocking the gasoline and diesel we produce... We have too little oil in our hands, so I am worried about the fuel consumption problem after the popularization of internal combustion engines." Desai He looked at Chris and said.

On the other hand, the weapon engineer also followed up with the internal combustion engine: "With a small internal combustion engine, we can reduce the size of the generator so that it can be equipped on a train, so that the anti-aircraft gun train for defense is You can load searchlights and generator carriages."

Then, the topic naturally turned to oil. This aspect of the matter is Gurlo's domain. He only heard him say: "The oil field of Hanhai has increased production. According to the method of refining, we can already produce gasoline and diesel... It’s just that the output is a bit low, and it seems a bit far from our expectations."

Desaier has been leading the purchase of oil, but the effect has not been significant: "The nearest oil field to us should be in the Higgs Kingdom, but their production technology is too backward. Their sales volume is far from meeting our needs. , This is a headache."

Ailan Hill actually borders only three countries, the Higgs Kingdom, the Prairie Empire, and the Arante Empire. Allan Hill and the Arante Empire were at war, so the road to import kerosene, or oil, from the Arante Empire was blocked.

The kerosene output of the Prairie Empire is basically as small as there is no oil. Although they also have a small oil field, the production capacity is really better than nothing. Even so, because the relationship between the two countries is good, Ailan Hill is still buying fire oil from the Prairie Empire as much as possible.

After all, the Prairie Empire is now a big consumer of Ailan Hill's industrial products, and apart from meat and fur, there are some strange minerals and a lot of human resources left to repay debts.

"The point is the Higgs Kingdom, but the price of oil over there has been taken to the sky by ourselves... It's expensive and the freight is high. After all, they don't have railways and can only rely on carriages..." Dessell was a little bit dumbfounded when he mentioned this. .

What Chris heard was also a painful pain: in an era when there were no oil pipelines and no tanker trucks and other transportation tools, oil had to rely on horse-drawn carts to transport oil in barrels like barrels like red wine. This is really true. Things that break down.

As long as he thinks of relying on those wooden barrels that look like wine barrels, when he thinks of relying on such means of transportation and such a little crude oil to support the industrial development of Ailan Hill, Chris feels bitter.

Chris frowned and thought for a while, and said to Desaier: "The problem is that we are already at odds with the Holy Demon Empire. At this time, it is very irrational to disperse our forces and start a war against the Higgs Kingdom. "

He didn't want to fight another war that would disperse his forces and see little effect in a short period of time. What he needs most now is to develop with peace of mind, not to make enemies everywhere and cause himself a lot of trouble.

After all, the great trouble of the Holy Demon Empire is enough, and Chris felt that he was still too anxious. He underestimated the power of the Magic Empire and overestimated his own development speed.

Relying on the handcraft workshop to be able to quickly equip a few cannons, he is also confident in conquering the world. But after raising the war to this scale, he discovered that to support a modern war, it is not something that can be done by relying on a few handicraft workshops.

Desaier nodded and looked at other people: "I don't recommend going to war, because it is too close to the Holy Demon Empire. Even if we get the oil field, we can't build it."

He looked at Chris while talking, and talked about the details in this regard carefully: "We have tried investing to help them increase production capacity, but their enthusiasm is really not high. Their dependence on kerosene is very low, and the recognition is not good. Stay at the stage of defensive ignitor."

"Hasn't the price gone up? Why are they still reluctant to increase production capacity and make more money?" Chris said that he couldn't understand this. From his standpoint, the other party should be willing to increase production capacity.

"The other party is worried that after expanding production capacity, our prices will be lowered accordingly. On the other hand, they are also worried that once they increase their kerosene production capacity, the attitude of the Holy Demon Empire will change." Desaier explained.

"This is still based on our worry that we did not start a war with the Arrant Empire before. Since we went south to war with Arrant, their kerosene sales have been reduced to the original 30%." He is very concerned about this trade. Sensitive, and the introduction is simple and objective.

"It's alright now. If they hear that we are still at war with the Holy Demon Empire, we probably won't be able to get a barrel of kerosene." Chris gave a wry smile, then shrugged his shoulders and said: "Everything depends on us Own."

"Indeed, before your Majesty you came back, we had a meeting to discuss this matter. I think we still have to imitate rubber resources to expand our thinking." Desaier pointed to a simple report from Dukou City and said to Chris: "There are many islands on the sea, most of which have no one. If we can find oil resources on them, then all problems will be solved."

Chris touched his nose, sighed and said, "Do you think you are a god? What can you find on the island if you lack it? Before, Lawns went south because we know that there must be rubber trees in the south. After all, the environment in which rubber grows As we know, Dothan is still a big producer of rubber trees. This is an expected harvest."

Having said that, he paused, and then continued: "But oil is not the same. This thing is unpredictable. Maybe it's in the south, maybe in the north, maybe in the east! It's not easy to find it."

But when it comes to this, he still compromised and said: "But this is indeed an idea. Let's let Lawnes pay more attention along the way. If other oil fields can be found, then of course it is good news for us."

"He has gone south! Lawnes can't wait to go to sea after getting the three battleships. He now has a fleet, three transport ships and three battleships, and he no longer has to dodge those Arrant naval battleships." Said said triumphantly.

"Even if there is only rubber, we owe the Navy a favor. If General Lawnes comes back, why do you have to prepare three more warships for him!" Chris thought for a while and said.

"When he comes back again, I will give him a fleet!" Desaiel replied confidently, "Although sailboats are not cheap, I can build them! As long as he doesn't clamor for iron-clad ships, wooden ships, I can Give him as much as you want!"

"Such a stretched day has not been long, and soon we will get more resources... as long as we defeat the Holy Demon Empire!" Chris pressed the pistol around his waist and imagined the future with confidence.