Chapter 214 Scrap Metal

"Crack!"

Guy Burns was startled when he was slapped hard on the back, and the depressed expression on his face immediately disappeared.

It turned out that Paul saw him looking downcast and decided to cheer him up. He would be needed for a lot of work in the future.

"Hey! What are you thinking about? Your expression looks like you stepped on dog poop."

Burns blushed.

"Uh... I'm annoyed that I didn't see as far as you did."

"Humph, you can't hide it from me! Are you blaming me for not letting you build a steam engine?"

Burns waved his hands in panic, "Don't dare, don't dare, how dare I blame you, sir."

Paul rubbed his chin and pretended to be thinking.

"Well, Burns, you can use some of the resources and manpower of the machinery factory to study the use of steam."

"Yes, sir, I will definitely not...what, did I hear you correctly?"

Burns was very surprised. Has the Earl changed his mind?

"You heard that right, but my request is on the premise that it will not affect the normal tasks of the machinery factory. I recruited you for work, not to satisfy your personal interests."

Burns stood at attention and gave Paul a military salute he learned from the army.

"Master Graiman, please rest assured that I will not affect other research and development and production tasks."

Paul put on a serious expression and said: "I hope so, I will keep an eye on you and will often check the machinery factory's expenditure on various projects."

Although he was warned by Paul, the depressed expression on Burns's face was no longer visible, his steps became brisk, and he even hummed a tune as he walked.

Although Paul does not have access to steam engines yet, it is still necessary to conduct preliminary research and technology accumulation so that he can use them immediately when he uses them. If his plan goes well, the era of steam will come sooner or later.

Of course, he will certainly not invest too much resources and attention in this regard.

In addition, he also had an idea - to try to let the indigenous people of this world break through certain areas on their own without intervening.

After all, the development of society cannot rely on the foresight of one or two people.

But this process is definitely long and tortuous.

Looking at Guy Burns' happy look, Paul smiled evilly.

Haha, Burns, Burns, it took eighty-four years for the steam engine on earth to be invented and put into practical use. This does not include the time it took for the invention. I want to see how capable you are, I guess. Just one cylinder is enough for you to drink a pot.

Paul made up his mind not to get involved in the development of a steam engine until he really needed it.

Everyone joked and laughed all the way, and then took the boat back to Lake Town.

Over the next few days, the ironworks continued to build a new blast furnace, while Paul quietly waited for the sword that the blacksmith Herman had made for him.

However, Paul waited for news that made him vomit blood. Herman came to the lord's house in person and reported to him with a depressed look: The iron smelted in the blast furnace was completely unusable.

"The iron we smelt in the blast furnace...is it scrap iron?"

The lord's eyes were wide open, with disbelief written all over his face.

"I want to go to the ironworks and see for myself!"

The lord's roar could be heard throughout the castle, followed by the slamming of the office door.

…

In the rebel camp south of Thorn Fortress, four people sat around a table.

Sitting in the main seat is Samar, the commander of the rebel army, and sitting on his right is the mage Scott who assists him.

The other two people sitting opposite Scott are both dressed in business attire. One is a middle-aged man with a mustache, and the other is a young man younger than Scott. He wears an earring on his right ear. , there is always a vague smile on his face, and the whole person looks slightly frivolous.

"Grand Duke Giles is very dissatisfied with your previous actions. It would have been fine if we could capture the Thorn Fortress, but the result was a loss of troops. Not to mention the huge loss, it also dampened the spirit of our army."

The middle-aged man with a mustache spoke in a serious tone, conveying Grand Duke Greedy Wolf's rebuke to Samar.

Samar lowered his head and did not defend himself at all.

"I am too greedy for merit and eager to fight. I am sorry for the Duke's trust in me."

The middle-aged man with a mustache sighed.

"Hey, General Samar, please keep your mission in mind. The army you lead is just to keep an eye on the Thorn Fortress. When the Grand Duke arrives with the main force, he will naturally capture it."

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"I will definitely keep this in mind in the future and never act rashly again."

Scott suddenly interjected: "Please tell Archduke Giles that this has nothing to do with General Samar. It was I who wanted to fight and encouraged General Samar to attack the Thorn Fortress. I overestimated the defense strength of the fortress, and there were early soldiers inside. The lost 'Greek Fire'."

The other three were very surprised that he took the responsibility on themselves. Samar, in particular, was a little moved. Although this stupid green mage named Scott was a bit arrogant, he could be said to be bold and bold.

The young man wearing earrings looked at Scott, smiled and nodded to him, and Scott gave him an unhappy expression in return.

Samar stood up, "No matter what, as the commander-in-chief of this army, I bear the greatest responsibility. After all, I am the one who makes the final decision."

"We are not here to discuss the greatest question of whom, but to remind you that the main force of the royal family will soon go south. It is estimated that they will start from Jingyao next spring."

There was a trace of Scott's face, "Even if you have burned the granaries, you haven't dragged the Princess His Royal Highness for too long."

The middle -aged people snorted, "You still want to drag for a long time, it has been dragged for nearly half a year. After all, the royal family also controls most of the Kingdom of Oldo, and the shortage of food cannot affect them for too long."

Samal asked with anxiety: "How long is the main force of His Royal Highness?"

"There are still a few difficult hard bones in the south. Although their ending is doomed, it is difficult to say."

"So before that, if the royal army arrives, we will rely on ourselves?"

"Yes, but ..."

The male youth wearing earrings talked: "A group of mages will come to support you."

Scott stood up at once after listening to this, "As long as more mage comes, everything is not a problem."

The young man shook his head: "Scott, you have to commit a big problem again, have you forgotten the previous lesson?"

"Well, I am free to see."

"Mr. Scott!" The middle -aged man said with a slight displeased tone: "I know you have a strong power, but the regular army of the kingdom is not vegetarian. I hope you can pay attention to this."