Chapter 1552 The effects of the new foreign trade products
'Flame Vortex' and 'Water Vortex' are gratifying. This has largely filled the gap in Zhou Xu's lack of proper long-range attack means. In addition, it has also enriched his attribute means.
Of course, after completing the basic tests of these two mantra spells, Zhou Xu also tried some miscellaneous combinations.
For example...
【Lightning vortex! 】
Zhou Xu imagined a whirlpool of electric light in his mind, but reality didn't seem to allow it.
If he had to make a group, he could actually come up with quite a few combinations of mantras that sound a bit far-fetched when read out, but at first glance, they seem quite plausible.
But the reality is that such far-fetched combinations are mostly unable to produce effective results.
Some of them, even if they can be performed barely, the actual effect is only for fun and has no practical value.
With the mentality of 'who knows, there might be some surprises', Zhou Xu made some attempts, but in the end he gained nothing more and returned to the palace.
In the blink of an eye, winter passed and spring came. Calculating the time, the second batch of matchlock guns promised to Peter should be shipped to him.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xu also informed the people below.
The foreign trade department had already completed the coordination with the military. A total of 500 matchlock rifles were counted and packed, and then sent to the Northeast Fortress by steam locomotive.
Over at the northeastern fortress, the Rakshasa Republicans were already waiting there.
Over the years, the two sides have carried out many trade cooperations, and now both sides are familiar with the entire process.
During this period, the sale of this second batch of matchlock guns also represented the complete launch of the foreign trade business of matchlock guns in the Great Zhou.
Fisher of the Smith Party has been lined up, and according to this order, it will be his turn in the fall.
At the same time, due to the existence of the embassy in the capital, countries within the United Nations were all excited after receiving introductions to products from Da Zhou.
"Your Majesty, look at this!"
Inside Copperforge Keep, a dwarf hurried to the government office of the current King, Baron Copperforge.
"This is the latest news sent back by Prince Woking!"
When Baron received the message, his face changed immediately. He then looked at the matchlock rifle on the table beside him with disbelief. This was a firearm that had just been developed this year by the ordnance research and development department of their Copperforge Castle.
In the old civilization period, the dwarves were best at using firearms, and relevant information was naturally passed down. However, since they had never been able to successfully develop gunpowder, the research and development of firearms had been shelved.
Until they started buying gunpowder from Da Zhou and then conducted research.
After a period of in-depth research, they had successfully cracked the secret of gunpowder. The development of firearms was a natural progression, and they soon produced the first matchlock gun in the country.
At this pace, the next step would be to carry out large-scale mass production to arm their troops in Copperforge.
Who would have thought that the Great Zhou also developed the matchlock gun just like them.
No! That's not right!
To be precise, Da Zhou's actions were faster than theirs. Judging from the fact that they were already able to use matchlock guns for foreign trade, they must have developed matchlock guns a long time ago! This made Baron, who originally wanted to surpass other countries in weapon development with matchlock guns, suddenly confused.
"how so?"
The situation was completely beyond his expectations, and Baron was stunned for a long time, unable to recover for a long time.
It was unknown how long this state lasted, until Baron's voice sounded again...
"Place an order with Da Zhou for one hundred matchlock rifles!"
At this moment, Baron certainly did not want to use the Great Zhou's matchlock guns to arm their Tonglubao troops, but wanted to order a hundred of them for comparative research to see whose matchlock gun was better! At the same time, due to the distance, the Saint Laurent Empire, which had been busy developing new territories in recent years, was the last to receive this news.
"I knew it, I knew they were developing guns!!"
After confirming the news, Saint Laurent I was obviously very angry and felt like he had become the scapegoat of the Great Zhou.
Thinking back on his life, he was summoned to this world as God's Chosen One after he died of a congenital heart disease at the age of fourteen.
Thanks to his strong fighting talent, he laid a solid foundation for the Saint Laurent Empire during the tribal period, and then developed in a snowball-like manner. Over the years, he has never suffered such a loss! "Look, look at this! You should have listened to me earlier!"
In the government room of Saint Laurent V, Saint Laurent I looked annoyed, but there was a subtle emotion in his tone.
Because of this incident before, he was embarrassed by Saint Laurent V's words. Although there were no outsiders present, Saint Laurent I also felt that his authority was challenged.
This older person may become open-minded, but there is a greater possibility that he will become an old man.
Especially for Saint Laurent I, who has been powerful and respected for so many years.
At that time, he had no way of refutation when faced with Saint Laurent V's words, but now he found that he was indeed right. All of a sudden, he felt that he was okay again.
During the whole process, Saint Laurent V remained calm.
Their ancestors set up a department and spent so many years on research and development, but they still couldn't come up with anything. Da Zhou came up with it right away.
This result surprised him a little, but other than that, he didn't have any further thoughts.
After all, the matchlock gun was relatively unfamiliar to him. As a native, he didn't know what it represented.
Seeing Saint Laurent I coming to him to bring up old scores, he just said lightly...
"Your Majesty is wise."
“…”
Saint Laurent I's facial muscles twitched when he heard this. Although this kid was quite obedient now, he always felt that he was mocking him secretly.
In fact, his feeling was not wrong. According to Saint Laurent V's idea, even if the Great Zhou was really clearing out its inventory at that time and the other party really developed the matchlock gun, it would not prevent him from purchasing what he needed.
There is no conflict between the two.
However, with his previous experience, he was too lazy to argue with his ancestor.
Anyway, this ancestor of his has indeed not interfered in government affairs in recent years. If he wants to jump out and say a few words now, let him say a few words, and then send him away quickly and that's it.
Saint Laurent V's attitude made Saint Laurent I feel like he had punched cotton. He couldn't utter a single word of the words he had prepared.
[Forget it! I won’t bother with this little brat! ]
Saint Laurent I, who had come to terms with himself, quickly said...
"We must now purchase matchlock guns from Da Zhou, and then start research as quickly as possible!"
Obviously, although he did not have much modern knowledge after traveling through time at the age of fourteen, he still knew the power of firearms.
The other side has guns, so they must also have guns! However, Saint Laurent V fell silent after hearing this.
This made Saint Laurent I frown.
"What? What's your opinion?!"
"I have no objection."
Saint Laurent V looked innocent.
"But Your Majesty, the ban you issued earlier prohibits all transactions with the Great Zhou."
“…”
(End of this chapter)
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