Chapter 242 Parts Arrival
The first batch of parts for the TBM arrived slightly earlier than Purficott expected, and Andrew, who personally escorted all the parts, explained to Purficott Said: "In fact, we were already at sea when the telegram was sent. In addition, there were downstream ocean currents on the sea in early spring, so we did arrive about three days faster than expected."
"Really, then it looks like it will take you more time to go back?" After hearing Andrew's explanation, Purficott asked casually.
"That's not a problem. When we go back, we can go to the open sea to avoid the ocean currents. Although the wind and waves may be a bit stronger, there will be no problem." Andrew consulted carefully when he came. The captain has a relatively comprehensive understanding of this route.
After all, he will probably run this route frequently in the next one or two years. If he is not familiar with it, it will delay things.
Purficott didn't care much about this. Seeing that Andrew had arrangements, he didn't say anything more. He just nodded and then asked: "How are you preparing for the relocation of the factory?"
Although she has persuaded the factory owners and capitalists in the empire to come to the north, and a number of factories and companies in the New World will be relocated, Andrew plays a very important position in this plan, through which she controls and restrains all A pawn of the factory owners and capitalists, she had to make sure nothing went wrong on Andrew's side.
Of course, for Purficott, even if something goes wrong with Andrew, these factory owners and capitalists will not be able to make trouble in her hands.
Because the simplest and most practical way to solve trouble is physical destruction, and she is very talented in this area.
"It's almost ready. I plan to transport the new equipment that was originally intended to replace the existing equipment in the factory to the north and build a new steelmaking plant here." Andrew told Purficott Explaining his plan: "As for the equipment in the existing factory, although it can still be used, its production efficiency is not as good as the equipment using new technology.
Originally, I planned to replace the old equipment with new equipment and then sell it, but now it should still be able to exert its residual heat for a while. When the time is right, I will transport this equipment to the north and use new technology. Continue to use it after modification.
In this way, I will have two sets of steelmaking equipment in the north to serve you. ”
The last time Andrew met Perficott was when he went to Langton to buy new steelmaking technology. Originally, he planned to carry out technological innovations in his factory, but now he just built a new factory. The impact on his own business plan is not great.
"Well, just have a plan. Remember that we are running out of time, and so will some of the empire's local companies this year. Come to the north to build a factory according to the plan I discussed with them. I will not interfere in the commercial competition between you and them. Everything depends on you. Purficott encouraged Andrew a few words, but then warned him: "Although commercial competition is within my tolerance, the stability of the North is absolutely not allowed to cause problems. If any of you use inappropriate methods, Legitimate means of competition may affect the stability of the North, then I will make him regret being born in this world. ”
Perfect issued a warning, and Andrew tensed up, feeling the intimidation and oppression coming from the pavement.
If Purficott was just a fifteen-year-old aristocratic lady, then her words would have no deterrent effect and would only make Andrew want to laugh.
But if the person who said this just destroyed three cities with a population of one million a few months ago, caused millions of casualties, and destroyed hundreds of thousands of troops from three countries, Then it's best to keep every word she said in mind, otherwise you may not know how you died.
Although Purficott himself would not do this easily, Andrew still took what she said to heart very seriously. After all, this was not a topic that could be joked about.
Perficott was very satisfied with Andrew's attitude, even if it was just because of the fear caused by force deterrence.
For her, if bringing fear to people is better than prestige and kindness, and can tame people more, she doesn't mind spreading fear into the world. The future is about to face the worst end of the world. At this time, what Purficott needs is obedience and nothing else.
She chatted with Andrew about some topics related to steel production, reminding him to pay attention to the problems of mining, so as to avoid the embarrassment of having no raw materials when the factory is built.
Andrew naturally paid special attention to this matter. As a tycoon determined to monopolize the steel industry, he certainly knew what a bad situation it would be if such a thing really happened.
So since he knew he was going to move his factory to the north last year, he has been deliberately collecting relevant information and investigating the distribution of mineral resources in the north, hoping to find suitable iron ore and coal mines.
Iron and coal, these are the most essential bones and blood for industrial production.
Purficott didn't help Andrew in this matter. She just said that the first mine Andrew found would be his fiefdom to ensure that his interests would not be harmed.
For Andrew, this is equivalent to getting a ticket to become a noble.
Although the entire world will be frozen into a snowy doomsday in the next few years, noble status or titles are still very popular now.
At least this means that he can do more things, and at the same time, he can leverage more resources through his noble status.
For capable people, a noble status is enough to do many things.
However, Andrew still asked Perficott a more critical question, which is related to his future development plan: "Your Majesty, can I have my own private armed force?"
Hearing Andrew's question Regarding this question, Purficott turned to look at him, making Andrew feel uneasy before saying: "You can have an armed force for maintaining public order and self-protection, and only use light weapons, and don't use it." On suppressing the people."
Especially the last sentence, Purficott was extremely solemn and serious when he said this sentence.
Seeing that Purficott said so seriously, Andrew quickly nodded seriously and said: "Don't worry, I won't do this. I just hope that in the turmoil caused by the next doomsday, there will be something." It’s just a matter of self-protection.”
“If that’s the case, I can send a team of White Bear Knights to station in your territory to provide you with security protection.” Purficott looked at Andrew, seeming to be concerned. Test.
However, Andrew nodded and agreed to the proposal: "This is the best."
(End of this chapter)