Chapter 165: Douglas Magic Steelmaking Furnace (Please subscribe, please vote)
On the way home,
In the carriage, Luo Yi quickly flipped through the documents in his hand. Amidst the rustling sounds, blue light flashed in his eyes.
In a short while, he finished reading through a thick stack of documents. When he rubbed his eyebrows with his hand, Shenlan had already finished organizing them.
Various complex contract terms were eliminated and the important information was refined, and each one was presented in front of Luo Yi.
It must be said that Baron Miller's words of "huge investment" are by no means empty words.
Count Raymond took out a full 500,000 gold and introduced various magical mechanical technologies from the Habsburg Empire.
Not to mention anything else, he introduced a total of twenty-six sets of the core of the magic machinery - the magic pool.
Among them, there are twenty small sets, five medium sets, and one large set.
In addition, there is also the purchase, transportation, installation and after-sales service of magical machinery related to textiles, prospecting, railways and smelting.
As well as training and further studies for relevant practitioners, etc.
Luo Yi even saw an agreement for the purchase and technology transfer of magical weapons, which left him stunned!
To be honest, Luo Yi found it a little difficult to understand. When it comes to technology transfer, one should be extremely cautious, or even directly refuse it.
After all, monopoly business is the most profitable.
But in this agreement, the Habsburg Empire was being too generous?!
Although Earl Raymond paid 500,000 gold tyres, the value of these technologies and magical machines is not calculated in this way!
Therefore, unless Count Raymond agreed to some secret conditions, it would not be included in these materials.
That is the Habsburg Empire, and there are even greater plans.
From this perspective, the Habsburg Empire's Military Intelligence Department may have sent this information to him on purpose.
Before the demise of the Raymond family, the two sides had actually carried out cooperation and technology transfer in many areas, and the matter was halfway advanced.
But now, we cannot say that everything has come to an abrupt end, but the chaos in the flower collar is also obvious!
The Habsburg Empire must still want to advance and is also testing him.
Before, the Norman Archduchess, his adoptive mother, said that the Raymond family suffered because of the magical machinery. He still had some doubts and did not feel it was real.
But after reading this information, he believed it!
It is obvious that Earl Raymond is prepared to promote the industrial development of the earldom on his own.
However, his actions involved the interests of too many people, and as a result, he suffered the disaster of destroying his entire family.
This also reminded Luo Yi!
Koloy also felt that if he really inherited the earldom, he would probably not be willing to give up the industrialization process.
While my thoughts were racing, the carriage had already stopped in front of No. 19 Lombard Street.
Luo Yi put all the information into the Proverbs Ring and jumped off the carriage.
Then he saw Douglas Hill, who had not been found in the morning, standing in front of the door waiting.
He was wearing the moon-white robe of a second-level magician, but he did not have any mysterious aura. Instead, he looked sloppy and restless, tired and excited.
Next to him, Lilia was also there, with the same happy expression.
"What are you doing?"
Before Loy could finish his words, Douglas rushed over, hugged Loy, and shouted excitedly: "It's done, it's done, Loy, we did it!"
"What's done?"
Luo Yi was a little puzzled, but suddenly an idea popped up in his mind, and his expression became a little excited: "Could it be that the blast furnace steelmaking is successful?"
"That's right, hahahaha, you didn't expect it, it really worked!"
Douglas Hill said solemnly, "Loy, I know you're leaving and won't be back for a while, but this project is something we're doing together.
So, these days, I have been working day and night, and finally, this morning, I started the furnace and made steel successfully in one go.
How about it, as a friend and partner, am I doing enough?"
Luo Yi was still a little bit incredulous when he heard this. He tilted his head slightly and looked at Lilia.
Although she didn't say anything, the inquiry in her eyes was visible to the naked eye. Lilia didn't hesitate and nodded seriously.
That’s confirmed!
So, the blast furnace steelmaking thing is also a success?!
At this moment, it was Roy who turned around and hugged Douglas Hill. He turned around and said, "Let's go. Why don't you take me for a tour?"
"Of course, let's go, let's go now!"
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Leitninger Magic Machinery Factory.
Before Luo Yi got close, he felt the astonishing heat, which was like a rolling tide and made it difficult to breathe.
There was also a pungent smell that made it impossible to open one's eyes.
Almost all the workers coming and going were wearing thin clothes, and some were even shirtless. Sweat flowed down their skin and was evaporated before it hit the ground.
At just one glance, Luo Yi knew there were huge safety hazards here, with poor air circulation and no exhaust gas treatment system.
But now is not the time to talk about this.
Douglas reacted quickly. He raised his hand, tore off two scrolls, and cast a spell on Loy and Lilia respectively.
Luo Yi didn't know how strong the diamond-shaped defensive force field was when it was expanded to resist attacks.
However, the heat waves and exhaust gases are kept out.
When Luo Yi stepped into the warehouse, what he saw was a blast furnace that almost reached the roof.
Inside is molten iron like magma, red in color, with a lot of residue floating on it. When it comes into contact with the air, it cools and covers the surface.
There was also a large magical machine similar to an excavator. Under the control of a mage apprentice, it kept swinging its mechanical arm and bucket back and forth to clean up all the waste on it.
Only when there is no more waste slag will the huge boiler be fixed, a corner lifted up, and slowly tilted to allow the molten iron to flow along the outlet into the mold.
Because it is an experimental blast furnace, many parts of it are actually quite simple, and the mold is the simplest type.
After the molten iron cools down, it becomes a bunch of shiny iron ingots that emit a cold metallic glow.
Each iron ingot is the size of a millstone and is incredibly heavy.
Every time it was moved, the wizard's apprentice had to use the scroll of "Feather Magic", and then the blacksmiths with amazing strength had to work together to pull it away.
Again, this is just an experiment, and many of the tools and machines are not perfect yet.
After a furnace of molten iron was poured, the process did not stop, and more iron ore was shoveled into the blast furnace.
There is also the spraying of magic energy, and the rotation of the huge turbofan brings about high-speed air flow, which is filled with the oxygen needed for combustion.
Finally, the 'Hill Magic Combustion Agent' was added and dropped into the blast furnace. After a while, a huge high temperature was brewing, burning the iron ore red.
As for melting it into molten iron, it will take some time.
Luo Yi looked at it and couldn't help asking: "No, you are using it now?"
Douglas Hill felt a little embarrassed, but still said, "It's really because the Northern Railway Company is pushing too hard, and Auckland City doesn't even have enough iron ingots now.
Shipping from other places takes too long and the transportation speed is too slow.
Is there nothing I can do about this?"
After a pause, he continued, "By the way, I've already had someone make the mold you mentioned. It's made of rare magical metal, mixed with a lot of refined gold, so it's definitely resistant to high temperatures."
Luo Yi thought there was something wrong with his ears: "You said to use refined gold to make the mold, why does this sound so strange to me?"
"Yes, I think it's quite suitable!"
Luo Yi was speechless: "You don't want the price-performance ratio?
If you pile up materials like this, how can Lilia still research high-temperature resistant materials?"
“Hey, it’s a bit expensive, but this isn’t a disposable item, the more durable it is, the better.
I have already made it into the shape of a railroad track. When the time comes, I will pour molten iron into it and after it cools, it will become a high-quality track."
“Also, although it’s not as good as the best ones, the stability of the product is definitely better than what is hammered out by most iron foundries.
Most importantly, besides quality, production efficiency can be dozens of times higher.”
What else could Luo Yi say? He could only say, "As long as you are happy!"
After a pause, he seemed to remember something and continued, "So, rather than asking me to take a look, I'm afraid it's because you're more anxious than I am."
"Haha, I have both!"
Douglas Hill added: "Although the technology is available, there are still many problems.
For example, the quality of the iron ingots produced is still a bit poor. Although it is more than enough to make railroad tracks, it does not reach the level of steel.
Furthermore, the entire process is not mature.
This is just an experiment. When it comes to building a real blast furnace, it will be at least three times the size of the current one and have a higher production capacity, but every link needs to be optimized.
I was thinking, can you help me optimize the design? "
Douglas Hill also tasted the sweetness. He found that the best cooperation model was that Roy provided the design drawings and he was responsible for implementing them with magic machinery.
Compared to designing it himself, which was a hassle-free process, it was much easier.
Seeing that Luo Yi was about to leave, he worked desperately to get the blast furnace out, just to make a final profit.
Luo Yi couldn't help but roll his eyes: "So, you were waiting for me here?!"
"Well, those who are capable should do more work!"
Luo Yi asked again: "Did you forget something?"
"What?"
"For example, what's the name of this blast furnace? I gave you the naming rights for the fuel last time. What should I call it this time?"
Douglas's expression froze, and he looked a little unnatural. Almost all industries have the habit of naming their companies after their own surnames.
The reason is simple. Who doesn’t want to be remembered in history?
From now on, whenever I need it, I have to know about his life story, right?
But now, Luo Yi asked him for the naming rights, and he still felt a little unwilling in his heart.
However, after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Of course the naming rights belong to you. Tell me, what do you want to call it?"
Seeing his expression, Luo Yi chuckled and said, "In that case, from now on, this blast furnace will be called the 'Douglas Magic Energy Steelmaking Furnace'!"
"What?"
Douglas Hill was stunned and looked at Roy with disbelief.
Luo Yi waved his hand and said, "If you need this reputation, I don't care. I'll give it to you.
However, I must take the lion's share of the profits!"
Douglas was ecstatic: "Okay, that's what you said, I'll let you take the lion's share!"
After a pause, he added, "However, you can't go too far. I've put in a lot of effort, you can't let me suffer too much!"
"Then let's find a place and talk in detail. I also have a lot to ask you!"
Second update, still being revised!
(End of this chapter)
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