When it is difficult to greatly improve the thermal efficiency of the steam engine, the higher the strength of the materials used, the higher the output power of the steam engine under the same volume.

Therefore, the improvement of steam engine technology has been in the development of new materials. Heat-resistant, wear-resistant, and high-pressure resistant, determining whose steam engine is more advanced.

The metal smelting technology in Daliang's hands can not only improve the power of the steam engine, but also be used in large quantities in national defense and civilian industries. Larger, stronger ships and warships, large bridges, railroads, all require high-quality metal.

For the Marquis of Whitehead, the slender metal rod had much more than magical potential to activate potions and "rejuvenate" drinks. There is no fourth-generation magic potential activation potion, the empire has its own third-generation potion, and there is no "mana-healing" drink that the empire can rely on its regular military power. A little more difficult, but not insurmountable......

And steel is the foundation of a country, the foundation of domination.

Without high-performance steel, the army is weaker than others and will be invaded...... You will be beaten.

If this metal rod can really reach the high strength that Young Master Liang said, then the smelting factories of the entire empire can be eliminated.

The atmosphere of the whole dinner suddenly became heavy, and Miss Anne stood up and said, "I'll take a look around......"

Miss Anne, of course, knew the meaning behind the metal pole, and she wanted to strengthen the security of the Doge's Palace to keep all non-cronies out of the room.

The Marquis nodded and said to Anne, "The list of all the people who have access to this dinner, in the drawer of my study, do you go and see if there is anyone who needs attention?" Regarding the content of our conversation with Young Master Liang this time, we are not allowed to leak anything. ”

"Yes...... Father. ”

After Anne left the dining room, the Marquis put the metal rod on the table in front of him, and asked Da Liang with a solemn expression, "What do I need to exchange for this metal manufacturing process?" ”

Da Liang had just taken a sip of the sweet soup, and after hearing the Marquis's inquiry, he wiped his mouth with a napkin and said, "The manufacturing process of this metal is not for sale. I want to build a steel mill in Saroyan that specializes in the production of special steels like this metal.

There is a lack of plant, capital and equipment. ”

The Marquis of Whitehead asked, "Metals like this...... Do you have many kinds? ”

Da Liang replied: "The metal rod is indeed very hard, but it is too hard in some environments, and the steel needs to have excellent toughness, or be more wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant.

I have all these metals, but I don't have a factory to produce them. ”

This metal rod alone had already shocked the Marquis of Whitehead, but he never expected that Young Master Liang would have many similar metal smelting techniques in his hands. This kind of technology must not be obtained by other countries, and must be in the hands of the Empire.

The marquis could no longer maintain the etiquette that a nobleman should have, and he said in the most serious tone: "Young Master Liang...... You should know what these technologies in your hands mean for the Flominck Empire. The Empire is willing to pay any price for the many special metal smelting technologies in your hands.

You can earn hereditary titles and own fiefdoms. Your children and grandchildren will be able to enjoy the privileges granted to the nobility by the Empire......"

Da Liang very simply interrupted the Marquis of Whitehead, still refusing to contribute the smelting technology to the Flominck Empire.

"Lord Marquis...... I am a businessman, and these smelting techniques are like golden chickens that can constantly lay golden eggs for me. I don't have much interest in the title of the Frominque Empire, I just want to build my steel mill as soon as possible...... And then make money.

Smelting technology is not for sale, and I only accept investment. ”

These smelting techniques in Da Liang's hands came from the dwarven craftsmen of the Great Tomb. In the game world, the dwarves have the best smelting skills, and the dwarven craftsmen in Obsidian City have the best skills of the best, and the common weapons they make can have magical properties.

The dwarves of the Great Tomb are all from Obsidian.

The dwarves were once a subordinate race of elves, and in order to get rid of elven rule, the dwarves of Obsidian City developed rune technology. Later, the dwarves joined the Five-Color Banner Alliance, and with the participation of the fairy dragon clan, the dwarves once again perfected the rune technology.

The dwarves of Obsidian City used rune technology in the smelting of steel, and through the combination of different runic words, they invented magic word steel with different properties.

Unlike alchemy enchantments. Demon Steel itself has no magical properties, it is an alloy smelted by changing the arrangement of metal atoms through rune technology and adding other media. The cost is not much different from ordinary steel, but the runic words contained in it give them a variety of properties.

This is the technology of the Great Tomb, and it is impossible for Da Liang to share it with outsiders.

But how could the Marquis of Whitehead accept that the technology that tied the foundations of the empire was in the hands of someone who was not in control?

"Young Master Liang, I know that you have a very strong force behind you, and this is also what makes me unable to fully trust you. I don't know your purpose, so I'm naturally wary of you.

The smelting technology in your hands is more important to the Empire than the fourth generation of magical potential activation potions. So the empire is going to get it anyway......

I hope you will think carefully about the attitude of the Flominck Empire.

We can jointly build a steel plant, capital, plant, equipment, workers, management...... You can leave everything alone, the Empire is in charge of everything in the steel mills. Gives you ten percent of the shares...... The Emperor will be very generous in granting you the title of Earl and giving you the most fertile land.

Your clan will become the most noble family in the Empire.

Don't reject me...... I know your subordinates are very strong, with 13 ranks, and maybe 14 more. But absolutely no match for the Empire.

I hope you don't make the wrong decision. ”

The marquis took out the power of his imperial vassals and showed the smelting technology in his hands...... He was bound to win. Although the Blackfire Company has many powerful warriors, the empire also has 14th and 13th order forces, as well as a million troops, and he does not think that a secret organization has the strength to compete with the state.

With these special steels, the empire is able to conquer the entire world.

Feeling the threat of the Marquis, Da Liang said lightly: "Marquis of Whitehead, I also hope that you don't make a wrong decision!" I can show you the metal rod and take it back, and I can make it impossible for anyone to peek into its smelting method.

I'll say it one last time: my smelting skills are not for sale.

The Whitehead family is willing to invest, and I'll give you 0.5 percent of the shares. You only pay dividends and do not participate in any decision-making of the steel plant.

Agreed, and we'll move on.

Disagree, I'll find someone else. ”

Saroyan has the strength to help Young Master Liang build the steel plant, that is, the Marcellus Council. The Marquis of Whitehead was annoyed by the threat, but then he found that the metal rod he had placed on the table was missing, and then he saw that the young master's attendant had taken the metal rod at some point, and it was gone in a flash.