Scrooge brought the two sides together and learned about their differences. In fact, the reason for the disagreement between the two sides is actually very simple, and it is inseparable from the ass. Now Edison's gang is responsible for the development of electric motors, and Mitchell's gang of European engineers are responsible for the development of electric motors. So the contradiction suddenly arises: in the case of motors, AC motors are much easier to implement. The general motor is directly AC power. On the contrary, to get direct current, it is necessary to install a lot of additional equipment, which will obviously increase the manufacturing cost and operation failure rate of the motor. Moreover, this increase in cost and failure rate cannot be avoided by technical means. However, Scrooge set relatively strict cost and reliability targets for them at the beginning. Well, if you use alternating current, what kind of brushes, what commutators, these messy things can be dispensed with, then cost and reliability are not a problem.

But on the other hand, Mitchell, who is in charge of the motor, has a headache, theoretically, the motor and the motor are the same thing, and physically, the motor is a reversible process of the motor. In fact, if you turn the drive shaft of the motor with your hand, you can still generate electricity. Theoretically, just follow the appearance of the AC motor, make a smaller one, well, that is the motor. But in reality, this is not the case. First of all, the motor does not need to consider the problem of adjustment, it just rotates according to a fixed rate, and the more stable the rotation, the better. However, the electric motor is different, and considering the flexibility of production, it must have the ability to adjust. The DC motor only needs to change the intensity of the input current, and it can be easily completed steplessly, while the AC motor must be equipped with a complete set of transformer equipment. The effect of adjustment cannot be compared with that of DC motors. Needless to say, this certainly increases costs and failure rates. In fact, this is not the most fatal, the most terrible thing is that the AC motor starts at the moment, the rotation has not been able to come up, so the rotation of the rotor and the shear degree of the direction of the AC current are completely incompatible, so the direction of the electromagnetic force changes randomly, and the rotor cannot rotate at all. So, in order for it to work properly, you'll have to add another set of starters to it. Okay, the motor is simple, the motor is going to cry, if you only need to add one set of facilities, you can endure it by gritting your teeth, but now you have to add two sets of equipment, this is really aunt can endure, uncle can't bear it.

So the motor unit and the motor unit fought over the question of whether to use direct current or alternating current. And if this problem is not solved, well, the whole process of electrification will not start at all. So this problem must be addressed immediately.

In fact, it is simple to solve this problem, Scrooge said directly, I think it is better to alternate, and this problem is solved. However, such a simple and crude approach will come with some undesirable side effects. That is, maybe, um, even certainly someone will feel like they're favoring Americans. In doing so, it would discourage engineers poached from Europe, and it would not necessarily boost the morale of American engineers. In On War, Krauswitz mentioned that one of the most important qualities of a commander is impartiality, and there is nothing more damaging to morale than being treated unfairly by a commander. Of course, this is not to say that there cannot be some elite aces in the army who have a more special status, have more honors, and are more valued, but these elite aces must bear responsibilities commensurate with their status. Since it is a trump card, at a critical time, you have to fight a tough battle, and you have to withstand it. That's justice.

On the contrary, if you artificially divide your subordinates into miscellaneous cards and descendants, when you want to fight hard, let the miscellaneous cards go desperately, and when you get benefits, let the miscellaneous cards roll aside, and the benefits are all given to the descendants. The army thus created will not be able to form a joint force at all, and when it starts a war, it will absolutely have no combat effectiveness and will collapse at the slightest touch. Historically, an army that has constantly performed "for so-and-so's sake, pull brothers" is the best example.

The same goes for the scientific research team, if Scrooge makes the people below feel that they are unfair, well, then the result will naturally be "people's hearts are scattered, and the team is not easy to lead".

Of course, if Scrooge just threw the transformer out, well, then it wouldn't have to take much thought, and it would definitely make everyone admit that alternating current is better than direct current. However, Scrooge didn't want to throw out such a big killer right away. Because patents are time-limited, the role of this thing is quite limited before the large-scale use of electricity, and Scrooge estimates that it will take at least three to five years for electrification to become widespread, so throwing out transformers at this time is tantamount to wasting three to five years of patents. What, you say, tell them the idea first, get the thing out first, and then apply for a patent when the time comes? How is this possible? Can you trust these people? In case they take this thing and preemptively apply for a patent, you're ready to cry! Anyone else's aside, Scrooge felt that he would definitely have done such a thing, and he felt that Edison would definitely be happy to do it if he had the opportunity. Therefore, throwing out the transformer now is definitely a loss.

In this case, there is only a fine reconciliation of the differences between the two sides.

Fortunately, Scrooge understood that their disagreement was not a disagreement of ideas or something. It's all about differences in interests, so adjusting the plan for the distribution of interests is probably the best way.

"After listening to everyone's statement, I think it makes sense." Well, this is a cliché, but many times, it is also necessary for leaders to speak clichés, and Scrooge now understands this quite well, "However, we still have to make a choice between direct current and alternating current." Scrooge said.

"Everyone's reasons have been said, and now, let me talk about my thoughts. First, let's consider whether the reliability of the motor or the reliability of the motor is important. ”

Hearing this, Edison immediately smiled, while Mitchell frowned.

Scrooge continued: "Let's think about which type of equipment has a higher failure rate and more loss of production time. This is not difficult for everyone, and you can solve it by making an equation at hand. Obviously, once the motor fails, the damage caused is even greater. Because any failure of the motor will cause the motor to fail to operate, while the motor will not be able to operate. Therefore, when it comes to reliability, there is no doubt that the reliability of the motor comes first. ”

Edison was overjoyed, and Mitchell was a little restless.

"Of course, if we decide to use alternating current, then obviously the task of developing the electric motor is going to be much larger. My rule has always been, take more and take more, and do more. Since the motor development is more difficult. Then the corresponding task time will naturally be relaxed, and the total investment and bonus will be increased. Scrooge gestured to Mitchell with his eyes, told him not to rush, and then said so.

Sure enough, with this sentence, Mitchell, and the researchers on his side immediately came to their senses. Even the people on Edison's side had their eyes wide open.

"Edison, your task won't be easy." Scrooge said.

"Mr. MacDonald, I'm not afraid of difficulties, and I like challenging things." Edison immediately stated.

"Well, after completing the task at hand, I have some important tasks to give you." Scrooge said.

In this way, Scrooge quickly settled the internal DC exchange dispute, and after the meeting, he left Mitchell and Edison behind, talked to them alone, and encouraged them to cooperate with each other and cooperate with each other. In the end, Scrooge told them: "For every project, we will have a predetermined time and a predetermined investment. If you are able to complete these projects ahead of schedule and pass the guò test, I will reward your group with a thousand dollars for each day you advance. If you can save the relevant expenses, you can also take out half of the savings as a reward for you. Two, if you can cooperate with each other, I think you will definitely get more prize money. Do your best! ”

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Before leaving the Great Solid room, Scrooge went to find Maxwell again. Because of the relevant scientific principles of transformers, there are still some that have not been completely solved, and it is still necessary to find him and find out the relevant principles. Then he goes home to rest and prepares to take Dorothea to visit his old partner John tomorrow? Rockefeller.

The last time I returned to Cleveland, Rockefeller went to Pennsylvania because of business. So, Scrooge didn't have time to take Dorothea to meet the partner who was a key player in the MacDonald's business.

In addition to introducing Dorothea to Rockefeller and introducing Dorothea to Rockefeller. Scrooge has one more important thing to do. That's the oil company that meddled in Rockefeller.

In 1859, Pennsylvania drilled its first oil well, causing a wave of oil frenzy. There were well-digging guys everywhere, but neither Scrooge nor Rockefeller jumped into it right away. Scrooge knew that the little oil in Pennsylvania was nothing compared to the oil fields in Texas, Alaska, or even Mississippi. Rockefeller, on the other hand, felt that there were too many people drilling oil wells, and it would definitely not make money, and oil refining was the thing that could really make money.

So in 1863, Rockefeller built an oil refinery at his own expense, and then relied on the profits obtained from the MacDonald Infantry Weapons Company and the MacDonald Chemical and Pharmaceutical Company during the war, and quickly defeated the other oil refineries in Cleveland, becoming the largest and only oil refinery in Cleveland. In history, Rockefeller relied on this refinery to expand step by step, and finally dominated the American oil industry and became the No. 1 monopoly in American history. But now, Scrooge won't watch him take all the benefits to himself, as he did in history. In fact, Scrooge was also prepared for a long time. He had already bought a lot of land where the big oil fields were located in advance, controlling the source of the oil, and at the same time, in the big real yàn room, Nicholas from Europe? Otto is also doing research on four-stroke gasoline engines. The most important user end of the future of oil is also in the hands of Scrooge. In fact, at the McDonald Chemical & Pharmaceutical Company's site, research on gasoline, diesel and other related technologies has been launched. With so many key things at hand, Scrooge felt that it was impossible for Rockefeller to refuse his involvement in his fledgling refinery.

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