Chapter 4: Divine weapons descended from heaven, weapons achieve modernization

In late March, Shi Dakai hired many craftsmen to make a large number of copper wires and prepared a large number of magnets. Then he ordered people to mine a lot of white minerals in the mountains outside Nanchang.

In early April, according to Shi Dakai's drawings, craftsmen made a large generator that uses human power to generate electricity.

A large number of workers take turns turning the motor without stopping for a moment. The copper wire of the motor is connected to a carbon rod and the molten white mineral.

Late May.

Zhu Yidian took the white metal that Shi Dakai made in two months and secretly went south to Guangzhou. Shi Dakai wrote everything he needed to say on paper and asked him to take it with him and memorize it.

Through the missionaries of Gaul, Zhu Yidian found the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gaul, and the two met in the embassy.

"Brother Peter, I can help you get promoted and make a fortune." Zhu Yidian got straight to the point.

"Sir, why do you say that?"

Peter looked at the simple red clothes and cast a look of disdain.

Peter thought to himself, how can a beggar general like you help me? How ridiculous!

"Look at this, King Yi calls this aluminum. We can produce it, and we can have as much as we want."

Zhu Yidian took out the silver-white metal brick from his pocket.

"This is the metal that was placed next to the pearl exhibit at the just-concluded World Expo."

Zhu Yidian continued.

"Let me see!"

After hearing this, Peter took the metal in his hand to examine it, and suddenly his legs were a little unsteady.

Peter had lived so long that he had only seen the bits of aluminum on the exhibition stands and the aluminum on Napoleon III's crown.

"So much? How do you sell this thing? I want as much as you have!"

Peter said excitedly.

If you can bring this aluminum back to the King of Gaul, you can really get promoted and make a fortune.

"We can mass-produce this in a short time. After improving the production equipment, we can produce 10,000 taels a day. Currently, in the world, only our Yi Wang has this technology, and we can sell it to you exclusively."

"This is what your king likes the most. If you can bring this technology back to Gaul, it will be difficult for you to get promoted and make a fortune."

"Wanliang? How do I know what you say is true?"

Zhu Yidian took out a design drawing of a generator from his clothes.

"How much do you want to bid? Tell me!"

After Peter saw the picture, he was completely convinced. This is currently the most advanced technology in their country.

Moreover, it could not have spread to the East so quickly, which shows that this beggar general may have amazing technology.

"Not much, 30 million taels of silver!" Zhu Yidian pointed out three fingers.

"This is a bit of a lion's mouth."

Peter was a little shocked.

"This price is considered cheap. The Rice Country is willing to pay this price. With this alchemy, your country is equivalent to having an inexhaustible mountain of gold and silver."

"Don't worry, we don't need so much cash from you all at once. We can use your goods to offset the payment."

Zhu Yidian continued.

"How to deduct it?" Peter asked.

"30 million taels of silver are exchanged for a railway, a telegraph line, two arsenals, 10,000 field guns, and 100,000 mines. The delivery location is Nanchang."

"In addition, as a symbol of cooperation between the two parties, please send 50 scholars from your country to Nanchang to teach the people democracy and science lessons for three years."

Zhu Yidian's recitation was a bit stiff.

"I don't have such great authority. Please allow me to report to my superiors."

After that, Peter hurried upstairs.

In this era, aluminum was more expensive than gold. Napoleon III used aluminum bowls to show his noble status. Having advanced aluminum-making methods meant that he had endless money to spend.

Moreover, for the Gaul Kingdom, if Shi Dakai dared to break the contract, they would send troops to destroy him and blackmail the Qing Dynasty by the way.

If we grab it directly, we are afraid that Shi Dakai will use the technology to find support from other countries or let this technology disappear from the world.

After a while, Peter came down!

Considering that the above goods totaled less than 20 million taels, we chose the deduction method.

"Deal! Our country is willing to use deductions to pay. You will be our most noble guest in Gaul in the future."

Peter's attitude took a 360-degree turn.

Thinking that he would be promoted and make a fortune soon, Peter excitedly held Zhu Yidian's hand.

"Our scholars will set off immediately and will travel across the ocean to Nanchang as a testimony of our friendship!"

Zhu Yidian was shocked that such a small piece of silver-like metal could be exchanged for so much money.

Zhu Yidian had never seen 30 million taels in his life. It took Yi Wang two months to earn it. He couldn't help but admire Yi Wang very much.