Chapter 33: Epoch-Making Invention

In the next two days, Sanford used his family's network of connections to invite American congressmen and the president to attend the banquet and inquire about the news of the US government.

Constantine stayed in Sanford's residence, waiting for news.

Schmidt came up with a letter in his hand and handed it to Constantine.

An invitation letter: Inviting the Duke from Greece to visit at 6 o'clock in the evening to witness a great invention of epoch-making significance in human history, signed by Irina.

An epoch-making great invention? Constantine was really looking forward to it. The end of the 19th century was a period of rapid development of human science and technology, and various scientific and technological inventions emerged in an endless stream. I wonder what he is destined to meet today?

At five o'clock in the evening, a carriage stopped on the side of the road. Constantine, who had been dressed neatly, walked into the carriage and saw Irina sitting in it in a blue silk lace low-cut long dress.

"Good evening, Miss Irina," Constantine took off his hat and saluted.

"I heard that you are going to take me to see a great invention. Can you tell me what the program is?" Constantine asked.

"Mr. Constantine, we are going to visit a new achievement of the inventor Mr. Edison today. We will never let you down," Elena said confidently.

Constantine was indeed a little surprised to hear the name Edison. After all, the name of the inventor king is widely known and famous.

The carriage drove slowly on the road. As night fell, darkness enveloped the entire city.

The kerosene lamps on the four corners of the carriage were lit, and the orange-yellow light illuminated the surroundings of the carriage.

Half an hour later, the carriage arrived at 23 Wall Street and stopped in front of a tall building.

Although it was night, a group of gentlemen wearing black windbreakers and round hats stood on the side of the road around the building, pointing at the building, and whispering in groups of three or five.

The two got off the carriage, Elena led the way in front, and Constantine followed behind, passing through the crowd.

"Elena, welcome," said the older of the two people who were walking towards them.

"Let me introduce you. This is the noble gentleman from Europe, Constantine," Elena pointed at Constantine and said to the two people.

"This is Mr. Pierpont Morgan," Elena pointed at the older man with a mustache and a dignified face.

"This is the famous inventor, Mr. Edison," Elena pointed at the other of the two and said.

Just meeting these two celebrities can be said to be worthwhile. The famous American financial family, the head of the Morgan family, an inventor.

"It's nice to meet you two, looking forward to the next show," Constantine walked up and shook hands with them one by one.

"Haha, the scene you see tonight will definitely make you unforgettable for a lifetime, and it is definitely worthwhile," Edison said happily.

A nobleman from Europe came to watch the appearance of his major invention, which made him quite satisfied.

The night deepened and it was pitch black around.

In October, the temperature on the streets of New York was cold and the wind was blowing. From time to time, guests rubbed their hands, tightened the collar of their windbreakers, and curled their necks.

The guests around were already a little impatient. If it weren't for the huge energy of the host invited today, everyone would have left long ago.

They were all people from New York's upper class. It was a big deal to stand in the cold wind and suffer from the cold weather.

"Gentlemen, you will witness an unprecedented feat in human history next," Mr. Morgan shouted loudly to everyone.

After that, he whispered to Edison beside him; "It's okay, if something goes wrong, the two of us will be laughed at by the whole New York tomorrow, and that will be a lot of fun."

"Don't worry, Mr. Morgan, we have rehearsed several times, there will be no problem," Edison consoled.

Seeing that Morgan turned his head away and didn't pay attention, Edison whispered; "God bless it to succeed"

When everyone heard that it was finally going to start, they couldn't help but cheer up and wait and see, surrounding the two protagonists of today in the middle.

I saw a few young men handing a switch connected to the wire to Morgan, but he immediately handed it to Edison and said; "This is your honor, Mr. Edison."

I saw Edison take the switch in his left hand and pull the switch with his right hand. In an instant, the whole building was shining brightly.

The many "fireballs" hanging on the walls of the building illuminated the night sky, and the entire building's appearance was clearly displayed in front of everyone.

The bright light dispelled the darkness around, just like the moon in the sky illuminated the night sky.

The people watching around exclaimed "Wow" and were in a mess.

"This is amazing, is this a miracle?"

"How did you do this?"

Seeing everyone asking, Mr. Morgan said excitedly; "This is Mr. Edison's new invention, the electric light. With this invention as a symbol, human history will enter a new era and completely bid farewell to the old era when lighting can only be done with fire."

The audience around applauded and paid warm tribute to Mr. Edison's novel invention.

Constantine stared at the bright building in a daze, muttering: "Electricity, electricity."

These shining light bulbs not only illuminated the night sky of New York, but also dispelled the haze in Constantine's heart about the fate of the Greek nation.

Constantine looked at the scene in front of him and thought to himself, isn't this what he has always dreamed of?

As human history entered the end of the 19th century, the experience of the previous great powers in developing industrialization was no longer sufficient for reference. Can we overtake others?

Electricity, a new energy source, is the key to Greece's breakthrough.

Elena looked at Constantine in a daze and smiled: "How about it, Mr. Constantine, do Europeans have such an invention?"

Obviously, such a novel invention made Elena, who is also an American, proud.

"Yes, Miss Elena, thank you for your invitation today. I understand."

Constantine walked quickly to the two protagonists who were accepting congratulations from everyone and complimented them; "Mr. Morgan, Mr. Edison, your invention deserves the word great, and it will be unforgettable. Thank you."

Light bulbs and electricity, two things that will be popular in the future, will undoubtedly make the two of them a fortune.

Now, kerosene lighting tycoons like Rockefeller must be very nervous.

After the greetings, the two took a carriage and left the headquarters of Drexel-Morgan Company.

Constantine returned to Sanford's residence and met Sanford who had just returned from a gathering of American dignitaries.

"Your Excellency, I just received a message from President Chester that the US government will not object to the Congo Commission's management of the Congo River Basin under the conditions you agree on."

Constantine breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. It was good that there was no objection.

"We will return to Europe tomorrow," Constantine said.