The lighthouse of Transcendence was still bright, but the dawn of technology seemed to have suddenly stepped on an electric switch, showering the entire material world with light and heat overnight.
St. Elvin City, Long Island.
Da Da Da …
Under a huge receiving antenna made of steel that looked like a bat's wing, a desk-like machine spat out a piece of white paper with printed words under the power of electricity as the indicator light flashed.
A [Power Engineer] carefully picked up the paper and showed it to his partner.
It said:
"Year 196 of the Haiyuan Calendar, Winter, December 30, Bechler City, sunny weather.
Hey, guys, does anyone want to eat Black Forest Ham from Glittering Western Restaurant on Central Avenue tonight? Pre-order now! "
"Hahaha, it's done!"
"After three tests, the communication across the Black Sea is finally successful!"
"Oh-! Hooray! "
A group of [Power Engineers] and wizards who completed the task on their own without much help from Elvin cheered in unison, especially the [Power Engineers] who participated in this project.
This was the first time in history that mortals didn't use supernatural powers or items to achieve instant communication across the Black Sea. It was very significant.
Perhaps it wouldn't be long before some of them became level 2 Transcendents one after another.
Just like the radio broadcast last time, the receiving end of the message was still in Long Island, but the transmitting end of the signal had changed from the southernmost Far Sail Territory to the transmitting tower at St. James Palace in Faletis on the other side of the Black Sea.
Putting aside the quality of the signal, talking about the transmission distance of the electromagnetic wave was a hooligan.
Due to the harsh weather conditions above the Black Sea, with the current technology that was just starting, it was almost impossible to directly transmit the sound signal. Even if it was converted, it would be accompanied by a bunch of noise.
But after Elvin provided the [Power Engineers] with a general idea, they creatively used the "on and off" and "length" of the electric current to transmit the message instead of language and called it "Garriott Code."
At the same time, the first telegraph invented by the Mechanical Immortality School was released. It could directly translate and print the "code" into the alphabet language of the Tulip Lingua Franca according to specific rules.
It turned out that this kind of fully automatic telegraph was more reliable than direct sound transmission.
Although it was much simpler than [Hyacinth Grass] and [Mind Network], this kind of technological power that didn't rely on Transcendence at all fascinated everyone.
Elvin had already registered a patent for this technology in the Alliance: "Electrical Pulse and Signal Transmission Technology and the Required Equipment".
At the same time, he also took over the 76 branches of the Light of Alchemy that the School of Alchemy had built over the past decades.
He was ready to set off an "electrical revolution" in the entire material world (Chapter 807).
Even the electrical infrastructure of the various countries on the continent was extremely backward, and they didn't even have the most basic electrical equipment.
However, as long as other people saw the enormous energy generated by the application of electricity, the flow of capital, talents, and technology would naturally vote with their feet.
All the supporting facilities would follow immediately.
Even the Lowland Republic and the Confederation of Golden Palm were the same. Profit was the nature of humans and [capital]. As long as they could make money, political standpoints and opposing countries were nothing more than toilet paper.
In the small banquet hall of White Swan Castle.
It was almost the new year, and the banquets in White Swan Castle had become more frequent.
At this moment, Duchess Olivia was hosting a small family banquet that only a few female Transcendents or female family members of the duchy attended.
Anita, Angel, Cella, Clarissa, Leonara, Daphne, Jasmine, who had successfully advanced to [Tide Hunter], and Milan's wife, Apsuya … were all present.
The long table in front of everyone was filled with all kinds of delicacies.
Magic Bison Fillet with Foie Gras in Oil, Seafood Platter with Caviar, Cream Chicken Crispy Box, Cobb Salad with rich content, Tomahawk Steak with Charred Tomahawk Steak, Cheese Baked Lobster with Garlic and Milk …
There was also homemade red wine that had been in the cellar for many years.
However, their attention wasn't completely on the wine and food. Instead, they were more attracted by the exquisite radio that was carved with gold and looked like a standing clock.
According to Elvin's usual naming rules, the new company that mainly produced all kinds of electrical equipment was named "Traloc Electrical Company" by Elvin.
The luxurious radio that they had built without caring about the cost was naturally sent to White Swan Castle.
As it was half past six in the evening, Night Creature's maid turned on the pure gold knob, and the broadcast began with a beautiful piece of music.
Ding Ding Dong Dong …
Nymphs and Olivia's "Moonlight" had obviously become the fixed song of the duchy's first radio station, "Voice of Garriott".
A sweet voice then sounded.
"Good evening, dear listeners! This is' Voice of Garriott 'that will meet you every day. Below is the summary of the broadcast.
Under the wise leadership of His Majesty Saint Iven, our 244 settlements in the Albert Mountains have been officially completed … "
"Voice of Garriott" was operated by the newly established General Administration of Broadcasting under the direct leadership of the cabinet. It was also the most authoritative official radio station in the duchy, and it had started its trial run three days ago.
So far, although there were only a few dozen users, and most of them were important military and political figures of the duchy, the response was very good.
It was especially so for Angel, Saira, Clarissa, and Leonara, who had just returned, although their exploration in the Shattered Sea of Stars had only lasted several months.
But in this short period of time, they felt that they could no longer keep up with the changes in the world.
In fact, Garriott wasn't the only country that was undergoing profound changes.
Two hours ago, in the Confederation of Golden Palm across the "Golden Sea" and the "World Bridge".
Beep!
Accompanied by a long whistle, a steam steamship slowly docked and completed the first voyage of its new route.
Money was the wind vane, and the "Eye of Wealth", unwilling to fall behind, was obviously catching up with the Tulips.
For example, now, they had established the world's first scheduled shipping line.
It connected the former La Plata Deputy Royal District and the capital, Camsid City, and announced the arrival and departure dates in advance. The difference would never be more than half a day.
A well-dressed gentleman stood on the dock with his arms outstretched. He announced loudly to the crowd of onlookers:
"Our new route has replaced the 'inseparable from the age of sailing, infuriatingly unreliable, unpunctual' ocean railway!"
A middle-aged man in a black formal suit and a top hat, who looked like an ordinary bank employee, murmured:
"There are so many smart people in the world."
Driven by interests, a large amount of capital in the dawn of science and technology had been transformed in the direction of scientific research or commercial applications.
Due to geographical factors, the "Republic of the Lowlands" was surrounded by strong neighbors. The neighboring country on the road was the sharpening Shilius, and across the sea was the new overlord, the "Tulip Alliance."
Moreover, the territory was small and the population was insufficient. The focus of industry and capital had begun to shift toward the Confederation of Golden Palm, which had a population of more than 40 million, and the lowlands were gradually transformed into a "democratic" bridgehead on the Old Continent.
The "Confederation of Golden Palm" received a large amount of technical and financial support, and its development speed naturally increased by leaps and bounds.
At the same time, the conspiracy that the bankers had planned since the birth of this country gradually emerged.
In the "Confederation of Golden Palm," a federal country formed by 27 participating countries (states), each state enjoyed a high degree of autonomy.
A strong central government was not in the interest of the "Eye of Wealth," and of course, it was not in the interest of "capital."
In the past few years, the bankers had used simple means to smoothly change some of the leaders of the participating countries (states).
The "Eye of Wealth" had now obtained the power of the country's diplomacy, national defense, currency issuance, and several other key areas, becoming the true uncrowned king.
Especially the right to issue currency (banknotes).
Although the currency was remade, people with discerning eyes knew that the essence was the same, not the same, not to mention that there was also a bright "Eye of Wealth" emblem on the back.
The 40 million citizens of the vast territory were also obediently lying in their leek fields. As for whether a country with such a system would be stronger, it was not within their consideration.
Obviously, when capital grew to a certain scale, it would forget itself and overstep its position. In the end, it would covet public power and cause harm to society.
This was the law of this world!
It was a very simple comparison. Did the emperor and ministers of the Song Dynasty not know the consequences of "emphasizing literature and restraining force" in the system design?
From their point of view, it was natural to choose the throne (family) before the country. There should be small families first, and then the country.
Only by letting the capitalists eat their fill could they talk about other things.
The "middle-aged man" who had been watching on the dock for a while straightened the hat on his head, turned around, and merged into the crowd with his cane. After two steps, he had completely blended into the crowd.
"In such a troublesome place, I have to go personally …"
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