Chapter 1037 Negotiation
"Sir, I am Uzov Gantia, the current president of the Technical Guild. I would like to send my greetings to you."
When Uzov entered the reception room, he bowed respectfully, but it was not the way a subject would treat his lord, but the way a follower would salute a magician. This method may be considered insulting to some nobles. But it would be quite ridiculous to show much respect to a member of the Turtle Dove Alliance who has three feathered birds embroidered on his body.
On the other hand, the three people standing behind the nobleman and accompanying him had different expressions. The two lightly-armed soldiers looked unhappy and wanted to kill the impolite person in front of them. But the other deacon in black looked at the president of the Technology Guild with a playful expression.
Sitting comfortably on the sofa chair, the Baron from the neighboring kingdom did not get up, but nodded slightly. He responded to Uzov's salute with the same disrespectful attitude. On the one hand, he wanted to give the other party a blow and give him more leverage in future negotiations; on the other hand, it was also because his attention was completely attracted by the decoration in the reception room.
The reception room of the Technology Guild is different from the reception rooms of nobles or other chambers of commerce. It is more like an exhibition and sales center of the earth. However, it's not like everything is piled up in a mess everywhere. Instead, all the objects that can be seen in the room are related to the technology guild's patented technology, and they are all made by the guild's craftsmen, which is different from the traditional style of Midi.
In the traditional style of Midi, the nobler the materials and the more fancy the decorations, the better things are. But for products that are intended to be mass-produced, it is certainly impossible to spend too much time on meticulous craftsmanship. Therefore, the objects from the technical guild are, in the words of a certain magician, minimalist.
But simplicity does not mean being shabby, but showing the craftsmanship of the technical guild in straight and neat lines. Although not as soft as hand-made objects, in this era, such a strong temperament is so unique.
Realizing that the nobleman in front of him was attracted by the thick-backed straight knife, Uzov said politely: "Sir, I like this knife. It is made by the craftsmen of our guild using unique techniques. Its value It's not that it's unique, but that it can equip an army with the same quality. Of course, this premise must ensure sufficient materials. If it's just a few, it's okay, but if we really want to equip an entire army, our guild doesn't have that many reserves. Materials."
Uzov made a little joke about the guild itself, which could soften the stagnant atmosphere in the reception room. As for what he said, the 'unique' technology used in this steel knife is actually just an alloy forging method. Perhaps in the eyes of a certain time traveler, this seems like a common sense method. In a mysterious land where all kinds of magic materials are rampant, it is indeed an area that no one studies.
More importantly, the alloy formula of this steel knife did not come from Hagiri, nor was it someone's 'casual comment'. It was just something the dwarves came up with after Lin proposed a concept. Although in the eyes of those masters, such steel knives cannot be called works at all, but under the premise of mass production, they can be regarded as qualified military equipment.
As for why the Technology Guild produces weapons, it goes against the wishes of a certain time traveler who does not intend to engage in arms business. This is simply because Lin did not restrict the development of the Technology Guild. Making swords and armor is a basic craft for blacksmiths in Midland. As long as they have technology they can learn from, it's hard not to use this aspect.
With new technology as an excuse, the Baron couldn't keep up his airs, so he casually asked: "Oh. So what is the so-called new technology?"
"Haha, sir, this is what I don't understand. I only know that it is a technology that has never been seen in the land, and the details are protected by the guild's regulations. And my task is just to allow the craftsmen to Use your talents properly so that your employer can watch with satisfaction as your mission is fulfilled, that's all."
"Oh. So what if I say, I want to issue a commission to make some special parts?" The Baron crossed his hands and asked tentatively.
"As long as it is something we can do and there is a reasonable remuneration, I believe there will be craftsmen willing to accept the commission. And what I can guarantee is that the craftsmen who accept the commission are absolutely capable of completing the job. There will not be any craftsmen who are not good at the craftsmanship or are not good at it. People come to make up the numbers."
"Then I want to build an airship. And it's not an ordinary airship, but the one whose components were recently made by the Technology Guild. It needs to be exactly the same."
Faced with the baron's request to get straight to the point, Uzov could only smile and said: "If it is such a request, then we really can't do it."
"Didn't you just say that as long as you know how to do it, you can accept the commission? Or are you trying to deceive a noble? Think about what you are going to say next, Mr. Chairman." The baron said teasingly and threateningly. explain.
"As long as we know how to do it. Sir, although those are not my exact words, they are basically correct. But regarding that airship, the Technology Guild only accepted the commission to make some parts. You want the entire airship to fly Boat, we really can’t do it.”
"You know how to make parts, how can you not build an airship! If you continue to use this excuse, I think I can reasonably question the credibility of your technical guild, and it is not as promised on the forum. .”
The baron pressed on with words. Although Uzov felt a little angry after hearing this, he actually felt like laughing. He thought that he somewhat understood his master's thoughts when he was questioned by a group of incomprehensible old stubborns for inexplicable reasons along the way in mathematics.
Uzov, who was already experienced in the world, hid his thoughts very well and still said in a polite manner: "Sir, the so-called airship is the top level of technology in the world of magicians. In the world of magicians, On top of the airship, in addition to the magic tower, are the five legendary floating islands. Although the members of our technical guild are also joined by magicians, those adults are not people who are good at this aspect of technology. , in addition to that, it is at most the level of a magic apprentice, and more ordinary people join. Such a group of people can build an airship that most magicians cannot build. Do you think it is reasonable? ——”
Although the attitude was polite, the content was not a tactful rebuttal at all, it was just pointing at the other person's nose and calling him a fool. However, Uzov still tried to calm the atmosphere and continued to explain.
"——As for the airship that you are concerned about, the Technology Guild only participated in the production of some parts, not all of them. As for the assembly, whether there is any additional processing, it doesn't matter. It's being done in an automobile manufacturing and R&D center, we don't know anything about it. If you think you have the parts, you can put together an airship. You can issue a commission, make the relevant parts, and then hire people who are good at it. Magicians of technology built this airship. However, the interesting thing is that although we know the quantity of parts shipped, we also don’t know how many are actually used and how many are spare parts. In the spirit of maintenance Considering the reputation of the technical guild, my suggestion is that you should be cautious about spending a lot of money to buy a bunch of parts that you don’t know how to assemble. I don’t want to ruin things that we can’t do in the future just because we have made it clear. The good reputation that the Technology Guild has built up over the past few years.”