In the early morning in Kislev, winter is freezing. This was originally a cold and lonely season. Outdoor activities were greatly reduced, and only necessary jobs continued to produce. However, in such bitterly cold weather, the city of Kislev
In the industrial zone outside, tens of thousands of citizens, soldiers, scientific researchers and workers from the industrial zone gathered.
They gathered outside the workshop of heavy machinery to witness this great historical moment - the birth of the first steam tank built by Mrs. Kislev herself!
Rhodes led Kislev and seemed to have accomplished something unimaginable to ordinary people. As a major defense weapon of the empire, steam tanks could only be manufactured in a small number of industrial areas in large cities such as Nunn and Altdorf. During the war, the entire empire could only
Hundreds of tanks. In peacetime, in order to reduce military expenditures, there were only three steam tanks in the entire Altdorf city defense army.
Strong shell armor, powerful heavy artillery, with dual functions of melee combat and long-range strike. It uses coal water as fuel and can travel all day long. Even if it is a rapid march, it will not cause fatigue. As an artillery unit, he can
The Anti-Frontline, as a frontline unit, can also directly bombard the backline. Such a war machine can be said to be the crystallization of human civilization. It is the ace arm of the empire.
And Kislev, a poor and backward small border country, actually created such a murderous weapon overnight. This is unimaginable in any case. Rhodes fulfilled his promise and allowed Kislev to defeat the enemy in a short time.
Overtake in corners and upgrade your legion within the time limit.
Of course, the steam tank was not built overnight. Rhodes used almost the entire country to accomplish this. Confiscating the property of the rebel nobles, forcibly expropriating low-priced grains from farmers, establishing state-owned enterprises, implementing a planned economy, everything,
They are all serving Kislev’s industrial transformation.
Despite countless doubts and abuses, and the national financial deficit crisis, it invested a steady stream of funds into heavy industrial production. At this moment, it finally witnessed its legend.
The cheering crowd was like an ocean, filling the open space in the industrial zone outside Kislev. Beers and vodka were flowing at the scene. Several imperial engineers who built steam tanks were directly awarded knighthoods by Rhodes.
Became an idol worshiped by the whole people...
With generous rewards and the highest status, Rhodes knew that these imperial engineers from Nunn were ready to immigrate for a long time. Their career was here, and they already regarded themselves as a part of Kislev.
Here, they are the most elite talents in the entire kingdom. When they return to the empire, they are just the most ordinary workers. Yes, there is no need to make too many choices. Normal people will choose to stay in this foreign land.
"Long live the Queen! Long live the King in the North!"
At the celebration banquet, the crowd even shouted slogans excitedly.
Snow Queen Denis sat on the main seat and looked at everyone with a smile. From the palace to the banquet hall of the industrial area. This was the first time that the tsar left the palace and held a dinner among civilians. The entire industrial area was boiling, and their status
It seems that they have been infinitely elevated and have become the mainstay of Kislev. Of course, in Rhodes' plan, they are indeed...
They are indeed the mainstay of Kislev. They only have blueprints and cannot work without engineers. They only have equipment and do not have workers who can operate it. Rhodes is very clear about the importance of talents.
Looking at the enthusiastic people at the banquet, Rhodes seemed to see a country of hope slowly taking shape. He saw armored regiments and trains emitting thick smoke traveling on the vast plains of Kislev.
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"Father, this is our era. The gods are watching you, watching us, watching how this kingdom rises from the ruins and surpasses the empire."
Dennis said to Rod in excitement.
However, for Rhodes, this is only the first step in a long march of thousands of miles. The success of the steam tank is the result of centralization. If the whole country can do something, nothing can't be done. Sooner or later, the tank will be built, and there is a design.
With blueprints, workers who understand the process, and enough funds, it is not difficult to build a steam tank. What is difficult are those creations that do not yet exist.
The universal steam engine that Rhodes has longed for is still just an imaginary model in his mind. There has been no sound from the textile factory, which is Rhodes' biggest concern. Just like investing in steam tanks, there will be no less investment in production transformation.
There will be more. However, it is harder.
"Beyond? No, it's far from it. The empire's industrial foundation is still very strong. We have been unable to match it in ten years. Therefore, we still need to be faster!"
Holding the red wine glass, Rhodes said thoughtfully.
Dennis' face turned red, obviously he was a little drunk.
"We will make it faster! Now, the whole of Kislev is like a machine, as you said, a state machine. We just need to add fuel to it, maintain it, and it will run at full speed.
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Dennis said excitedly.
"No, not us! What drives Kislev forward has never been the power of individuals. We need to mobilize the power of the entire society!"
Rhodes interrupted his daughter and then said——
"We must encourage all people to participate in construction and invention. Rewards alone are not enough. There must be corresponding systems and legal protection."
"Intellectual property, patent protection."
Rhodes said.
Dennis looked confused, and most of the alcohol was gone. She didn't understand what her father was talking about...
"Efficiency, efficiency is everything. Steam tanks are only the first step. We must have our own machines, our own machines. I will encourage all people to participate in this cause, whether weaving, forging, brewing, mining, or planting,
In all walks of life, as long as they invent new methods, new methods and new inventions that can increase work efficiency, they will receive rewards and intellectual property protection. The first person to come to the city hall to declare an invention will be able to obtain invention patent protection. Others
People are not allowed to imitate or steal the results of their research and inventions. If they steal, they will be detained and their illegal gains will be confiscated! As long as the inventor applies for an invention patent, he will get a patent protection period of at least ten years. During this period, anyone who wants to use the invention results,
Intellectual property royalties must be paid to the inventor.”
Rhodes said seriously. Dennis listened in confusion. She spent a long time to understand the reason why her father put heavy industry first, and now, he threw out an intellectual property theory out of thin air... Father
Dennis looked surprised at how many strange things were in his mind. He couldn't understand what his father just said just now.
"To put it simply, the dwarves invented the mine track system. If we want to learn to use this system, we must pay them a certain fee. This is the intellectual property royalty. The reason why inventions must be protected is simple - just imagine,
What you have worked hard and racked your brains to invent is stolen by others in the next second. Then, who is willing to create inventions on their own? Everyone is just waiting to plagiarize other people's research results. Because you have to know
, for a long period of time before invention research, those who made inventions did not have any income. It was time-consuming and labor-intensive."
"Also, protect it. Because inventions and creations are not only possible by nobles, but also by some talented civilians. But they do not have the ability to turn their inventions into practical benefits. For example, a commoner invented a universal steam engine, but he could not even produce it.
He couldn't afford the raw materials, let alone what benefits this invention could bring him. In the end, he could only sell them to nobles, businessmen, and factory owners at low prices for production. This would greatly dampen people's enthusiasm for invention and creation. Therefore, setting up
Invention patent protection. If a civilian invents a new technology and others want to use it, they must pay the inventor. In this way, the interests of the inventor are protected and the enthusiasm of the whole people will be aroused!"
Rhodes explained.
At this time, Dennis heard something famous. She blinked and quickly thought of another important question——
"Then, the department responsible for registration of invention patent protection must be the most impartial and honest department in Kislev!"