Both of these points are now clearly visible, and the rapidly developing city of Ceris is in an awkward position: the talents involved in smelting have to go to the mechanical department to help, and the crooks who used to be in charge of alchemy are now the guests of honor in the chemistry department......

Even in this state, the improvised arsenal in Seris City is still working overtime to produce the munitions that Chris demands, and the main product is the improved 75 mm caliber infantry howitzer, which is not advanced and does not require high processing accuracy.

"A new howitzer with a caliber of 75 mm caliber is being installed in the troops, and a new gun has been produced at the Seris Arsenal, just waiting for the adults to come back." When it comes to weaponry, Smith also knows everything, because he is not only a consultant to the steel factory, but also one of the chief engineers of the arsenal.

This is another proof of the lack of talent in the field of industrial equipment in Seris, the Smith engineer, who is in charge of almost one-tenth of the machine tool production equipment......

"It's not steel production that restricts our development, nor is it anything else, it's a lack of talent." The engineer sighed with some regret: "Before the adults left, they had to tutor 50 people every night to tutor them in industrial knowledge, but most of them still seemed to understand what they didn't understand. ”

"It's already very good, I went from a blacksmith apprentice to a real blacksmith for 12 years." When Smith thought about his apprenticeship, he felt bitter.

He was one of the finest craftsmen Chris had ever produced, and one of the chief engineers of the Seris Industries Group. Having read books and having a lot of experience in smelting, he now participates in the research of Chris's new equipment almost every day.

"Do you know how quickly we're updating our technology right now? According to the drawings left by Master Chris, we have developed the artillery technology to the second generation. After Smith finished talking about his past, he proudly stretched out his finger and gestured a two: "The new howitzer is lighter in weight and smaller in size!" ”

Cannons of the times of the First World War of caliber 90 mm, the technology is outdated. Before it could be used in the army, it had been completely eliminated by Seris's new technology.

At this rate of development, when Chris returns to Seris from Ferry City, the cannons of World War I technology that his main army is equipped with can only be equipped with second-line troops.

And as long as he wants, at that time, it is estimated that he can directly use the electric light and telegraph......

"Master Clark! Seris is really the victim! We were attacked by Mayne and the ferry, and we fought back to win! In the carved hall, Steed pleaded in a low voice.

Every candle here is a well-crafted luxury item, and every candlestick here is permeated with the smell of art. The cold marble floor is flat and smooth, and the lines on it are even exquisite.

The Prime Minister's Mansion of the Arrant Empire is definitely not comparable to a small city lord's mansion in the countryside. It can't be built into a fort, but every detail here is luxurious, and Stryed is ashamed of himself.

The old man sitting in the first place had a wrinkled face, holding a wine glass in one hand, and the other hand was being held by a young girl in the palm of his hand, carefully trimming his nails.

I saw that the old man's lips opened and closed slightly, and he said in a non-hurried tone: "It's useless to say anything, the empire will immediately send a new city lord to arrive in the two places." If Seris cooperates, then it is as if nothing happened, and if Seris does not cooperate, it is an enemy of the Empire. ”

His voice echoed throughout the hall, as if several people were speaking at the same time, that ethereal feeling, with majesty and arrogance.

"My lord! We are really victims! Now that we have Mayne and the ferry, we are willing to pay taxes for both places! Please call the shots for the city of Seris! Sterred complained.

Clark, the prime minister of the empire, was unmoved, squinted at the gold coins in the box in front of him, picked up the wine glass and shook it twice, and said with disdain: "I will accept these gold coins with a smile, and you don't have to bring them so troublesome." ”

Hearing that he couldn't even bring back the gold coins, Steed felt even more uncomfortable, and knelt on the ground and begged, "Please think twice, Prime Minister!" Seris shed blood and died for the Empire, and if Mayne and other places invade again, we ......"

"It's just these two sentences over and over again, I'm tired, you can step down!" Clark drank the wine from his glass and instructed the waiter beside him.

"My lord, Seris is willing to pay 4,500 gold coins a year for the two places! My lord! Stred looked up and wailed at the last chance.

Clark sneered and waved his hand: "With such a little tax, are you sending beggars away?" Get the hell out of here! I don't know what to live or die! ”

Pay an extra 1,500 gold coins a year? How could the empire be in the eye? What's more, the 1,500 gold coins have to be paid into the treasury, and there is no copper coin relationship with him, the prime minister.

In short, although this city lord of Seris has the strategic vision to win over the Arrant Empire, he has too few chips in his hand - Seris has no chips that can impress the Arrant Empire, so it is impossible to swallow the fat fruits of victory.

As for going against the will of Arant? Prime Minister Clark didn't even think about it - Arrant has an army of millions, and crushing a small city lord is definitely a matter of hand.

Stered was "escorted" out of the Arrant Prime Minister's mansion by the guards, and as he was pushed out of the gate, he looked at his men waiting outside the door, bowing his head and not knowing what to do.

It was a shameful thing and a painful thing for him to spend all the gold coins he had brought, but he didn't complete the task given to him by the city lord Chris.

The next problem is the trickiest, the Arrant will send a new lord to take over Mayne and the ferry, the victory of Seris will be meaningless, the dangers of the Land of the Four Wars will continue, and the ambition of the lord will become a joke......

I don't have a face to see people! With a long sigh in his heart, Sterred was silent in frustration, but at this moment he heard a familiar voice coldly: "Huh? Isn't this Mr. Steed? How did you end up here? ”

Hearing someone call him, Steady raised his head and just saw the young man in front of him, he immediately bent down and opened his mouth to greet, "Mr. Desser...... I...... I came here on orders from my family. ”

"Looking for Chancellor Clark?" Deselpi laughed twice, then looked at the face of the gloomy Steward, and said with a smile: "It's not cheap to enter this gate, presumably Mr. Steed's business has not been done, right?" ”

"Yes, the Prime Minister didn't accede to our request...... "Stred grabbed the last straw and said, "But it's important to us." ”

"Tell me about it!" Desel took two steps forward and approached Stred's side.

Stred close to Dessayle's ear and muttered for a few minutes, and Dessell's eyes lit up, "You mean...... Mayne, and the ferry? ”

"Yes!" Breed nodded and admitted, "Yesterday, the carrier pigeon caught up with my team, sir...... The troops have already entered the ferry. ”

"Hah!" Desel snorted excitedly, then reached out and patted Stred's shoulder, grinning: "Leave the matter here to me, since Lord Chris gave me such a surprise, I naturally want to give Lord Chris a gift in return!" Wait for me here! ”

After saying that, he walked into the prime minister's mansion with his hands behind his back, and the guards at the door did not seem to see such a gorgeously dressed young man walk in, and no one came up to stop him.

"Desel! I know that the Dragontaite family has a big business, but isn't it a bit too lenient for you to let the empire sit on the disputes that occurred on the border territory? Prime Minister Clark heard that Desel, who had come to see him, had also come to inquire about the battle at Mayne Ferry and other places, and scolded with a displeased face.

After a pause, he continued to say in a dignified tone: "What's more, you yourself can't represent the Longteite family, right?" Interfering in the affairs of the empire, don't you think you are a little ignorant? ”

"Master Clark!" Desel is not from the countryside, and the extravagance in front of him has no effect on him. He smiled and waited for Clark to finish before pulling out a piece of paper and handing it out, "I know your time isn't cheap, but we can talk slowly." ”

A maid walked up to Desel and took the glimmering brown paper, shuddered by the numbers. Then the maid lowered her head and placed the large gold coupon that was common to the upper class of the empire on the table next to Prime Minister Clark.

Clark glanced at the numbers on it, and when he saw the 10,000 characters behind the five, a smile appeared on his cold face: "The Longtaite family is really rich, and the prime minister is willing to talk more to the young people, so you all go down!" ”

After retreating left and right, the hall seemed to be a lot empty, and then Desel spoke: "The war on the border was fought at my instigation. So, don't adults think it's strange now? ”

"The Dragontet family intervened in the war between Seris and Mayne and the ferry? What are you trying to do? The prime minister motioned for Desel to find a seat and replied.

"Benefits!" Desel leaned back in his chair and chose a comfortable position and replied, "Mayne invaded Seris and asked for weapons and equipment!" Seris has to defend against Mayne's attack, and he also needs weapons, and no matter which of them wins, the Dragontate family will get the benefits. ”