His Excellency the Count of Grandet

After that day passed, Charles lay in bed for three more days before most of the scabs from the wound on his leg fell off.Although it wasn't completely healed, at least it didn't affect normal actions much, and things that were difficult to deal with before could be resolved.

First up is Michelle's end.

Charles felt that Michel was certainly worth wooing if they could have a good talk.You know, besides Victor, Michelle, the financial tycoon in Paris, takes the second place.Coupled with the fact that Michelle is very popular, it will be more motivating for other people to willingly invest their funds in the industry——

Only in this way can he realize the blueprint that he and His Majesty the King envisioned: develop the domestic economy in an all-round way, and prevent France from losing to any country such as Britain!

In addition, Victor has always done things neatly and never dragged his feet.So after the night that Charles had mentioned it to him, he took over immediately.According to the previous style, Charles has reason to believe that Victor will not let him down.

Therefore, Shire has only one word to do on this matter: wait.

Next up is Faraday.

Although Shire didn't build a new laboratory, places like residences were already prepared.He can roughly feel Faraday's temperament, so he specially found an apartment with a quiet and beautiful environment in the school district where there are many schools.

The house is neither luxurious nor big, and it is far from the current popular empire style; but at least it is clean and tidy, and there are servants——

If you want people to concentrate on research, you must have no worries about food and clothing; let alone any generous rewards, if scientists can’t fill their stomachs or are always angry, can they still count on work efficiency?

Although this standard can be said to be shabby for people like Victor who are used to magnificent palace buildings, it is no better for Faraday-you know, if Charles really buys him a mansion, Then it is absolutely impossible for him to agree to stay——

Compared with David, such a considerate Charles is like an archangel!

In the end, there was the assassination that caused panic throughout Paris.This matter and the second matter can actually be discussed together, because they agreed on a strategy of retreating and advancing, and the direction of advancing happened to coincide.In addition, the ending time of the former collided with the starting time of the latter.

On the first day that Shire was able to get out of bed, he made good on his promise and took Faraday to visit Ampere's laboratory.But to be honest, he had already greeted Ampere in advance, saying that Faraday might stay in Paris for a while.

Ampere is not stupid, of course he knows what the implication is.He had heard some gossip from London, too; because of David, the general wind of opinion was against Faraday.

If another person recommends Faraday to him, he will definitely decline it politely, because it may represent a lot of trouble (plagiarizing other people's scientific research results is a very serious accusation, if it is true, the research career is basically tantamount to ruining); Since Faraday can get Shire's approval, he doesn't mind giving it a chance——

Just kidding, he has already missed an opportunity, how could he make the same mistake again!

Fortunately, Faraday is also very powerful.He carried a letter from Wollaston with him, attesting that he hadn't plagiarized.If Ampere had some doubts before, they almost disappeared the moment he saw the letter.

"If you need any more proof, you can send someone to London to verify it." Faraday finally said.He was not afraid of the shadow slanting, and his tone was frank.

Ciel, who was on the side, drank coffee and did not comment on this.He could see that Faraday was completely chilled by David, saying it so clearly was not a provocation, but because he didn't want to repeat the same mistakes.

Ampere looked at Faraday again.He actually quite appreciated the young man's attitude of being neither humble nor overbearing, but he had a doubt: Since Faraday could get Wollaston's letter, why didn't he just tell his colleagues in London that way?For those who maliciously spread rumors, it's good to slap them in the face every minute with solid evidence!

But it is obviously not suitable to ask Faraday directly.So Ampere smiled, "That's unnecessary. I believe in Shire, and I also believe in your innocence. Are you willing to visit the laboratory now? If the environment is acceptable, I can represent all the colleagues in the laboratory and warmly welcome you. Welcome to join."

Faraday glanced at Shire indiscriminately, then stood up and bowed. "That's great, thank you."

So Ampere called one of his assistants and asked the latter to lead Faraday to the laboratory.It was only after the two of them left that he asked out his doubts just now.

"It's still because of David." Charles replied succinctly.

Ampere froze for a moment, and then understood in a little disbelief.What does Charles mean by this is that because Faraday is nostalgic for the past, he still wants to make peace at this time? "This...he..." He couldn't say a word for a long time.

Faraday's temper is more than good?Being slandered and not clarifying, it is almost like a bun, right?

But having said that, this proves from the negative side that Faraday will never repay those who have helped him.

Charles put down the coffee mug, crossed his fingers slightly, and rested them on his lap. "I probably understand what you want to say." He said softly, "Although Michael insists on clearing the case, this kind of matter must be cleared."

Ampere nodded in agreement.Just kidding, how can you take the blame for plagiarism?

"He doesn't want to do it, maybe the current situation is only enough for him to make a decision to leave London temporarily." Shire continued to explain, "Michael has a noble character, but time will prove that nobleness is completely unnecessary for some people. "

Ampere turned his face even more towards Charles.

Although they all felt that this kind of thing should be fought back, they were not the parties after all, and they mainly understood what Rady meant.And now is Shire implying that the final outcome of this matter depends on whether David wants to be one of "some people"?But then again, if those rumors were really spread by David, then David has already become that kind of person, right?

"Okay, then we'll wait and see." Ampere felt that in the end he had to look at the facts before speaking. "Since Faraday can make electromagnetic rotation, I think he can indeed make other more achievements."

Charles smiled.Electromagnetic rotation is the name given by Faraday himself. According to the scientific theory of later generations, it is actually the prototype of the unipolar motor.Now, without David's invisible obstruction, couldn't Faraday have achieved greater results in a shorter period of time—say, a hydroelectric generator?

Therefore, when Charles and Duke Decaz met at the Academy of Sciences the next day, the latter had already heard a little bit about it.

"When I first heard what you said, I thought it might be a little exaggerated; but looking at it now, it turns out that everyone is exactly what you think!"

When Decaz said this, he and Shire had already circled around, including Ampere's laboratory.And the people in his mouth are a group of professors who study physics in the Academy of Sciences——

Where is the most attractive place for electricity?It is energy, the foundation of the future electrical age!In order for the industry to step into mechanical automation, a form of energy is needed to move the machinery.

One such engine is the steam engine, which converts the heat energy of burning coal into kinetic energy.It's just that the energy utilization efficiency is not high, and a lot of coal will be consumed, which is bulky and inconvenient.

And if it is replaced by electricity, it will be much better.

Give a relatively simple example.A river meanders, usually with a large drop in some places.If an impeller is placed nearby, the water falling from the river will hit the blades and spin it and the iron plates it drives.Then put the iron piece in the magnetic field, and it will generate electric current when it moves.Through similar transformation, the current can drive other objects to move, such as mechanical levers, successfully saving huge manpower.

All of a sudden, coal was skipped, and the cost of excavation, sorting, and transportation was all saved.If you don't consider technical issues such as how to transmit electricity over long distances for the time being, they all must have at least one electric motor first!

"This is just our idea now." Charles replied, "After all, this is a big project, and it can't be done by just a few people."

Decaz nodded sympathetically.Indeed, the prospect is bright, but the human and material resources invested are too great, and it cannot be completed without the efforts of the whole country. "So you must persuade His Majesty." He said with a smile, "I have to say that you can't do a better job in this matter." Charles not only has a plan, but also a big plan; the most important thing is Yes, this plan has been steadily advancing step by step!

"That's His Majesty's enlightened wisdom." Charles replied with a bit of a pun.

The smile on Decaz's face narrowed slightly.

On the surface, this seems to mean flattery, but in essence it is really not.The King is approaching his seventies and, to put it mildly, may not live to see mass electrification.And from the point of view of Earl Artois, it is absolutely impossible for him to support Charles.Not to mention anything else, it's impossible to just give Charles a salary——

Count Artois has no interest in science, and he is a religious fanatic; he firmly believes that everything in the world belongs to the king, and it is only natural for common people to serve the king, so what qualifications do they have to obtain more property?

In other words, it is absolutely impossible for Charles to stand on the side of Count Artois.And this kind of attitude can almost represent the aspirations of a large number of middle-class people who have risen after the revolution, and it can also be added to the common people who have also benefited from it...

"It's a pity that I don't have enough time, otherwise I should go to Eperna to see, it must be very insightful." Decaz said while thinking.The more he knows, the more confident he is on his side.

"When you come back from London, I will definitely show you around." Charles agreed with a smile. "It's my pleasure!"

De Kaz looked at Shire and felt that he completely understood why the other party was so popular - who doesn't like to deal with smart and powerful beauties? "However, before I come back, don't be careless—after all, if you need to negotiate with the British in the end, your factory is the real bargaining chip!"

"Of course." Charles affirmed, and said a witty remark: "There are people on the other side of the strait who are determined to be gentlemen; if you don't show some real facts, how can you convince them?"

Decaz smiled from the bottom of his heart this time.

He went to attract foreign aid, and there were people like Charles and Victor in the country to help stabilize the situation, so he couldn't find any problems.From the looks of others, he was clearly criticizing; but the anxieties he had caused by the murder had completely disappeared, and all had turned into high-spirited fighting spirit.

"May I assume that you already thought of this when you went to London last time?" De Kaz remembered another thing, "Otherwise, why would someone come to you from across the strait?"

Charles just smiled.

This is undoubtedly the default. "I'm a little sympathetic to David now." De Kaz said exaggeratedly, "If he knew your plan, maybe he wouldn't have done such a thing." He paused, and continued: " But this is just my guess. There is only one thing I can be sure of - the British will regret it in the future!"