The steam locomotive was like an awakening magical beast. White steam billowed from the chimney of the locomotive. The steam pushed the pistons to move, and the train began to creak as it waited for its first departure.
"It's really moving!" The Hill's eyes lit up. The white steam made the room a little hot and humid. After hesitating for a moment, she grabbed the handle and sat down behind Meg.
If the steam engine could change the world as Meg and Haider had said, then this so-called train in front of her would be the first step to changing the world.
Although the Buffett Bank was still developing vigorously, she could already foresee the limits and limits of its future. However, if she could be the first to master the steam engine and use it, then a world of infinite possibilities would open up before the Buffett Family.
Becoming the president of the Aden Chamber of Commerce was a small goal for her at the moment. If she seized this opportunity, then it might become something she could easily achieve in the future.
Of course, the most important thing right now was whether or not the train could even move.
"Although the train is very safe, Miss Hill, please sit tight," Meg reminded her warmly. His hand was holding the lever, and his heart was pounding.
He wasn't an experienced driver, but since he was able to create this little train, he naturally knew how it worked.
The foolproof way of operating it wasn't difficult, but the feeling of being able to push the world forward with just a push of the lever made him feel a little nervous. He couldn't predict the impact of the steam train in the world of magicians.
"Since there's no other choice, then let's change the world." Meg took a deep breath and pushed the lever forward.
The gears engaged, and the little train shook violently. The connecting rod connected to the pistons began to move the wheels forward, and the train began to slowly accelerate on the track.
"This!"
The Hill's eyes widened. Her face was full of shock and disbelief.
Without any external force to push it, the heavy iron car actually started to move along the track with the two people on it.
Although she had been listening to Haider's reports all these years, and had some understanding of the steam engine, when she saw that the light steam could produce such a huge amount of energy that could be controlled and used, the Hill's heart was still pounding.
She couldn't understand what kind of process this was, but she knew that if this energy was stable and reliable, then all the work that required strength and simple reciprocation could be replaced by the steam engine. In that case, the world would be completely changed.
The Hill couldn't imagine what a huge market this would be.
However, she clearly knew that this technology had to be the first to be grasped.
. and this would be the most powerful opportunity in the next few decades, or even centuries...
Coal was completely worthless, and there was almost an endless supply of it in the wilderness of Chaos City.
The speed of the little train wasn't very fast. Although the hot and humid steam was vented to the side, the room was limited, and a lot of steam still hit their faces. The experience wasn't very good, but as the first demonstration of a steam engine in this world, it was naturally enough.
After circling the room once, Meg pulled back the lever, and isolated the steam and the fire source. The little train slowly came to a stop. The whole room was already shrouded in steam. Although it was hot and humid, it also had a celestial feel to it.
Meg alighted from the train, and then opened the door for The Hill. He helped her out of the car. Both of their clothes and hair were wet from the hot steam, but they were a little excited at the moment, so they didn't care at all.
"Mr. Meg, this is really a creative invention. You will definitely be recorded as an inventor in the history of the Norland Continent." The Hill looked at Meg with undisguised admiration and praise in her eyes.
"Actually, I'm just a chef," Meg said modestly.
"As a top chef, you can only be described as a genius to be able to come up with such a creative invention in machinery." The Hill looked at Meg. He had brought her too many surprises and surprises, and today's steam engine locomotive had completely subverted her worldview and imagination.
Meg wasn't disoriented by the praise. He looked at The Hill, and went straight to the point. "It is indeed a happy thing to hear Miss Hill's praise. However, I wonder if Miss Hill is interested in this steam engine and steam engine locomotive, or do you have any intention of cooperating with me?"
"It is indeed a very impressive thing to be able to operate a car with just coal. However, whether it can be successfully promoted and used on a large scale will still require time and continuous testing. There are quite a lot of risks involved." The Hill looked at Meg, and pondered for a while before saying, "Buffett Banks can invest 10,000,000 copper coins to buy out all of Mr. Meg's steam engine and steam engine locomotive technology, and bear all the risks."
Although she was sure that this was a very strong opportunity, The Hill didn't speak too confidently. Promoting something that had never been seen in this world would require a lot of risk.
If it was successful, it could go straight to the top. If it failed, it could be a total loss.
As a businessman, risk control was the most basic thing.
"10,000,000 copper coins is indeed a large sum. It seems like Miss Hill also agrees that this technology will have a great impact on the existing industries in this world." Meg looked at The Hill, and shook his head. "However, this is not the way I want to cooperate. I am cooperating with Miss Hill because of Buffett Banks' strong power and network. What I value is the future of this technology."
The Hill's expression had already become a little solemn. After thinking for a while, she said, "I wonder what kind of cooperation Mr. Meg intends to have?"
"My expectation is to have a three-way cooperation with the city lord's castle and Buffett Banks. I will provide the technology, Buffett Banks will provide the funds, and the city lord's castle will provide the resources and protection. Together, we will develop and operate steam locomotives and steam engines." Meg reached out to hold the slightly hot steam locomotive at the side. His gaze followed the tracks, and there was a look of anticipation on his face. "If you want to lay a railway network that covers the entire Norland Continent and revitalize the transportation and freight of the entire world, funds and technology alone are far from enough."
The Hill looked at Meg, and her eyes gradually lit up. Her gaze also became a little different.
As a chef, Meg had shown a genius talent in machinery, but at the end of the day, he was still a businessman. A businessman with great foresight and a big picture view.
She rarely admired others, but at this moment, she had a faint feeling of admiration for Meg.
"Are you sure the city lord's castle will be involved?" The Hill asked.
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