Arkham in the pirate world

Carrera Shipbuilding Company.

Mombry was still standing. The sofa was too small. He doubted that he would break it if he sat down.

Espagu sat on the single sofa next to him and asked straight to the point: "I wonder what business you are talking about?"

"I heard that Mr. Tom built a sea train that used steam as power. I saw it. It was really a great initiative." Liszt showed a look of respect and yearning.

Espagu's face has no expression. After losing his father-like teacher Tom, he has become mature inside and no longer easily displays his mood swings on his face. Therefore, he will be nicknamed "Iceberg" in the future.

"It's a pity that the great man of the era has died."

great man

Espagu took a look at Liszt and saw that the world, and even the people of the Seven Waters Island, had more negative comments about Tom the Fishman than praise. Liszt actually called him a "great man", which really surprised him.

"Yes, great man, he will create an era, the age of steam"

Anyway, good words don't cost money, and Liszt won't be stingy when it comes to gaining favor.

"steampunk era"

"Steam can carry trains forward. Shipni will apply this technology to ships, and ships will no longer need wind to propel them."

Espagu suddenly fell into deep thought. Liszt's words were like lightning splitting the black fog in his mind, and countless inspirations emerged.

steam powered sailing ship

He stood up suddenly, walked to the desk where he was working, picked up a pen and started drawing.

Espagu was fully involved in the construction of the sea train and was a core member. He was no stranger to the operation of steam power and how to apply it to ships without tracks.

“How about adding wheels?”

"wheel"

"Like a windmill, the steam turns the wheel, and the wheel propels the ship forward."

Espagu's eyes lit up, and he moved his hands, and a strange ship with a power wheel on the side jumped onto the drawing.

"You are worthy of being Mr. Tom's disciple. In time, you will definitely become the best shipwright in the world." Liszt praised.

Espagu put down his pen, showed a smile on his stern face, and said, "No, it's all your reminders that gave me inspiration."

He found a sample ship for bidding. In terms of strength, heritage, financial resources, etc., he would definitely not be able to compete with the seven major companies. In this way, only innovation can have a chance.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long." Espagu apologized.

"Success is ninety-nine percent hard work, plus one percent inspiration, but it is that one percent inspiration that determines whether you are a genius or a mediocre person. Mr. Espagu is undoubtedly the genius."

Business blows off each other, who doesn’t?

Liszt was much thicker-skinned than Espagu, which made Espagu feel embarrassed and his attitude was much better than before.

"Excuse me, is this not the business you are talking about?"

"Yes, we want to purchase complete information on sea train technology, including steam engines, and now there are steam ships." Lister said.

Affected by the unique geographical environment, the technology of this world has completely developed abnormally. Some islands are in a barbaric and ignorant era, and some islands have already appeared various types of black powder guns. More advanced ones even have laser weapons, and even Ai In the boundless land that Nero longed for, there was also an army of robots.

Technology is the primary productive force, and this statement is also true in this world.

Like that mysterious scientist who was 500 years ahead of the world, Vegapunk, he supported the science and technology department of the world government.

But compared to reaching the sky in one step and using epoch-making high technologies that are limited to individuals or a certain force, Lister pays more attention to a complete industrial system that can affect the lives of ordinary people. And the "new" technology represented by the steam engine can just become an industrial system. The foundation of the system, it ushered in a new era of change in another world

"In addition, Mr. Espagu, if your company needs funds, I hope to invest in Carrera Shipbuilding Company."

Espagu was still hesitating whether to sell the technology, but when he suddenly heard that Liszt wanted to invest, he immediately said: "It's not needed yet."

He wanted to keep the company pure.

"Mr. Espagu, don't refuse in a hurry and listen to my conditions. I am very optimistic about you and I think you will change the Seven Islands of Water. However, starting a business is difficult. Sometimes, you need some help to be better. To realize your dreams quickly, life requires compromise.”

Lister said: "5 million Baileys, 51 shares. I will not participate in the management of Carrera Company, but I have decision-making power on issues related to the fate of the company."

Espagu was shocked, 5 million Baileys

The current Carrera Company is not even worth 5 million Baileys, let alone 5000 million Baileys.

Espagu quickly calculated that if it received an injection of 5 million Baileys, Carrera Company could immediately be on par with, or even overwhelm, the other seven major companies. He heard that two companies were not operating well and even the boatmen's wages were not paid. It's terrible. It may go bankrupt one day, but Carrera's current financial situation is healthy.

However, 51 shares means acquisition, which is not in line with Espagu's plan. He shook his head and said: "I will not sell Carrera."

"What a pity. How about 4 million Baileys and 49 shares?"

2 shares, 1 million beli less

Espagu hesitated for a while before saying, "I need to think about it all night."

"Okay, let's visit Mr. Espagu again tomorrow." Liszt said.

Since we plan to invest in Carrera Company, we are not in a hurry to talk about maritime train technology and steam engine technology.

Espagu sent the three of them to the door. He suddenly remembered that he still didn't know the young man's name and said, "By the way, I haven't asked for your name yet."

"Lister, Arkham Lister."

Espagu was startled and said: "So, Arkham Chamber of Commerce is"

"That's right, it's my Chamber of Commerce." Liszt smiled slightly.

"You are so awesome" Espagu suddenly sighed.

Riding the Buru, a special means of transportation in the water capital, Mombuli, who had been holding back for a long time, suddenly said: "4 million beli, we don't seem to even have 1 million beli."

Liszt glanced at him and said, "If I give you to the navy, I should be able to collect 1 million beli."

Mumbley: ""

Faced with the threat of Liszt, he had no choice but to do anything. The majestic and violent bear Mumble was reduced to a follower. Alas, he cried.

"You think highly of him?" Wisdom asked.

"Genius changes the world"

Espagu held the drawings of the new ship, but what he was thinking about was Lister's proposal. Building a new ship requires funds, and a ship using new technology may experience failure before it is built, just like a sea train.

"Does life require compromise?" Espagu looked at the news posted on the wall. He could cooperate with the world government that killed his teacher, why couldn't he cooperate with others?