There are many trains loaded with coal parked at the station, and they are lined up to be transported to the warehouse area of the smelting plant not far away. Further away, people can see the towering chimneys of the smelting plant, emitting thick smoke.
The air here is obviously bad, but no environmentalists have come out to accuse anyone of destroying the environment and sacrificing people's health.
People see the power of industry from those chimneys, as well as tax revenue and employment.
Lavardi, his assistant, Rose and Roland Hill got off the train one after another. Hill chartered a public carriage and warmly invited the other three companions to get on the bus.
The location of the station is actually three kilometers away from Fort Putnam. It originally existed because of the newly developed mining area.
A few years ago, the land here was vast and sparse. Mountains and hills were the basic local landforms. There were only some scattered villages and few farmlands along the business roads, so this station was named after the more famous geographical landmark of Fort Patnam.
Got its name.
Now, due to the mining and smelting of iron ore, the influx of tens of thousands of immigrants, coupled with the supporting industries and service industries, the area where the station is located has almost become a piece of Fort Patnam, and it has become a new city.
City.
The province also intends to establish a separate new city here, which means taxation and more administrative positions.
In Sean's eyes, everything here is still in its infancy stage, so the buildings are messy and disorganized. Most of them are simple houses. Many workers who come here to make a living from other places just build a straw shed and it becomes his family's home.
A place to live.
Rose noticed that there were some walled communities on both sides of the road leading to Putnam Castle. The building materials were red bricks and strip stones. Most of them looked like they had just started to be built, while a small number of relatively high-end communities had already been built.
Built.
"The count has a plan. He has set up a points system for everyone in the Genoa Steel Company. Anyone who has made a significant contribution to the steel company will receive a house for free, such as ideas that can increase production, such as inventing new smelting technology.
There is a special committee in charge of this matter. I heard that a dozen lucky guys each received a house for free this year.
One of the engineers received a beautiful villa worth at least 200,000 yuan. This expenditure was beyond the budget because his contribution was too great. Of course, not everyone is qualified, ordinary managers and even foremen.
As long as they meet some conditions, they can get a set at a very low price, such as the discount they can get for each additional year of service to the company." Hill took the initiative to introduce it to several companions.
After a pause, Hill concluded: "The count never treats those who serve him badly."
Of course, he would not make it public that he had a gun pressed against his waist.
In fact, what he said above was specifically addressed to Rose. He could see that Rose had no ill intentions towards him, and he even guessed that this person had an unusual relationship with his benefactor.
Rowland Hill claimed to be Sean's personal assistant, and he had the same purpose as Lavardi, and wanted to see Sean.
The carriage quickly reached the military fortress ahead. Every time Sean came here to inspect mining areas and steel companies, he would stay in the military camp. This was like his base camp.
Today's Putnam Castle has undergone several major reinforcements and renovations, and the decadent color of the past has long disappeared.
Rose did not shy away from meeting Sean. She entered the fortress as Lavadi's assistant, although she knew that Hill would definitely find an opportunity to report things about her to Sean.
For her, she seemed to be tired of the life of wandering outside. After several years of precipitation, she understood that she should find a life that truly belonged to her.
"Welcome, Professor Lavadi!" When Sean learned that Lavadi had arrived, he appeared in front of him as soon as possible, "It's been a hard journey!"
"Count!" Lavadi greeted him happily.
"Professor, I am looking forward to the breakthrough results of your experiment. Compared with the results you have obtained in the laboratory in the past, we will make this result a big step forward in practical application." Sean said,
"In my opinion, small advances in science are the crystallization of human wisdom. When these small advances accumulate to a certain extent, they will definitely bring an infinite future to mankind."
"Count, your conclusion is very correct, and I am very much looking forward to the planned experiment. If it succeeds, this will also be the result of your guidance in the right direction."
"No, no, my professor, I just provided some ideas, and it was your genius and meticulous research that made it possible." Sean said, "As your principal, I am very happy that Poiva
The University of Poitou has many down-to-earth scholars like you. You may not know that the last time I visited President Palmer of the University of the Holy City, he expressed great appreciation for the scientific achievements of the University of Poitou, which makes me very proud.
"
"I am ashamed of the count's praise. We are also very lucky to have a wise principal like you. If it were not for you, I would still be worrying about getting enough bread." Lavadi said with emotion.
The compliments they exchanged made Rose couldn't help but smile.
Only then did Sean notice Rose's presence. He originally thought that this person was just Lavadi's assistant.
As president, he did not go to the University of Poitou often and could not get to know all the faculty and staff at the university. If it had not been for the collective opposition of all faculty and staff, he would have ceased to be president long ago.
Seeing that Sean didn't seem to recognize Rose, Hill stood aside and became very nervous, because he knew that his pistol was still on Rose, just in case...
Sean stared at Rose, feeling that the young man in front of him looked familiar, but couldn't remember it for the moment. Arthur Young whispered something in Sean's ear.
Sean suddenly understood and glared at Rose fiercely.
Staring at a man in public is not a good idea. It was getting late, so Sean calmly arranged for a few people to stay.
Then he entered Rose's room.
He stood at the door of the bathroom and watched Rose carefully peeling off the disguise on her face in front of the mirror.
"Is this what the wise teacher taught you?" Sean asked.
Rose's camouflage skills amazed him. He was relatively familiar with Rose, but Rose could easily deceive his eyes, which showed how clever this camouflage skill was.
If Arthur Young hadn't been in the market when he was young and knew a little bit about this, Sean would never have noticed that Rose was standing in front of him.
Rose did not look back: "No, I figured this out myself. When I fell into the Xianshi's organization and was tortured, I thought about escaping all the time. I naively thought that as long as I was good at makeup, I could escape Xianshi.
However, I could not escape, and my disguise skills became increasingly sophisticated. Did you know that the wise master would lock us children together and only allow one person to come out alive? Fortunately, I can pass the test every time.
My hands are covered with blood, this used to be my nightmare..."
Rose turned around, tears streaming down her face: "Being a killer and killing too many people will make a person completely numb, like a walking zombie. This is not my life!"
Sean stepped forward and hugged her: "Rose, this is not your life. Now I have enough power to protect you."
Rose raised her stubborn face and said, "Didn't you take advantage of me?"
Sean let her go awkwardly.
"I haven't shed tears for a long time. Tears are a tool used by the weak to hide their cowardice." Rose said, "My Earl, you said you wanted to protect me, how do you protect me?"
Obviously, Rose is strong enough in herself and has a strong heart, although she also shows her sad side in front of Sean.
But she has broken with the past, and she is already a free person. Such Rose does not need Sean's protection, and Sean doesn't even know what to do with Rose.
Sean saw a pistol placed next to him. This new type of pistol was only owned by members of his covert operations team and had no semicolon.
"Why is this gun in your hand?" Sean asked.
"Your men are good and can handle most things, but they are not professional enough." Rose said, "If I guess correctly, they are all soldiers, right? I can smell them from a kilometer away.
The smell of soldiers on their bodies will scare away their targets. If they can eliminate the marks of soldiers on their bodies, they are almost qualified. They should be spears in your hands and also hidden arrows, quietly killing your enemies.
life."
"They are all guerrillas, and they are outstanding guys carefully selected from among them. Although I do not deny that they have not received special training, they are loyal enough." Sean said.
"But what is your goal? You must know that the wise master has not really regarded you as an enemy. He has enough dead soldiers under his men." Rose said, "Give your men to me, and I will teach them to become
A qualified and loyal person!"
"That's exactly what I hoped for." Sean smiled.
He never thought that they would discuss this topic in depth when they meet again, which made him less embarrassed.
In fact, before Sean's relationship with Audrey sublimated, he and Rose had a mutual affection for each other. He even thought about marrying Rose for a time. At that time, he was just a country nobleman and had no ambition or lofty ideals.
future.
But now that he has a substantial relationship with Audrey, his feelings for Rose can only be put aside for the time being.
Men may not all fall in love with someone else, but many men always instinctively want to take more of them.
If there are no restrictions from external factors, such a man will always be involved in romantic debt. Just like Sean's current situation, it is obviously impossible for him to give up Rose.
Sean held a small banquet at Putnam Castle. When Rose appeared at the banquet dressed in women's clothing, Hill's eyes widened.
"Roland, this lady will be your leader from now on." Sean said.
"Earl, is it too late for me to resign?" Hill said.