Chapter 477: The unreliable East and West sides
looked at each other.
Just by looking at him, Ronald confirmed that the man sitting in the main seat and wearing black clothes was the owner of the factory - Matthew Bolton.
At the same time, Mr. Bolton also spoke to Ronald:
"This gentleman, we have never met before, right?"
Ronald immediately replied:
"Mr. Bolton, I did a more thorough job before coming to Birmingham. Investigation, so I understand that you are the one who has the right to make decisions about Mr. Watt's steam engine patent." "
So I personally think it is more appropriate to come to you to talk about this business."
"..."
The speed of information transmission in this era Quite limited.
When Ronald spoke like this, his identity was confirmed in Bolton's heart. The young and handsome gentleman in front of him could tell such information in one breath. It was obviously impossible for him to find him randomly.
A polite and friendly smile appeared on his face.
Bolton took the initiative to stand up and came to Ronald, then shook hands and asked politely:
"Sir, I just heard that you want to discuss the sale of the American colonies with me?"
"Of course." Ronald nodded generously. , and then glanced at the other two people pretending to be concerned, "North America is vast and rich in products, but its infrastructure is very backward." "From my personal point of view, I want to
build an empire from that land . The development and construction of a product base that lasts for several years is indispensable. Compared with human labor, steam engines can obviously provide more efficient and convenient results in some tasks." Upon hearing this, Bolton's eyes lit up:
"
Your It means... I plan to invest in steam engines to the New World. But regarding the colonial issue, I remember the governor..."
This time Ronald was not like before.
Before Bolton finished speaking, he took the initiative to interrupt the other party:
"Mr. Bolton, can you introduce these two gentlemen to me?" "
I came here in a hurry, and I don't know if these two friends have any intention to cooperate."
"..."
Ronald's words instantly made Bolton realize what he meant.
In this kind of big business involving the colony, some key information is of course very important and valuable, and Ronald does not want to be directly exposed to others.
Bolton was, after all, a businessman who ran a factory.
He changed his expression instantly, and then introduced Ronald as the owner:
"This is Mr. Douglas, and this is Mr. Miston."
"The two of them came from Scotland and brought me a member of the Royal Society. Member's great work."
Ronald immediately nodded to the other two people:
"Ronald Adler, nice to meet you two."
Looking at Ronald's friendly attitude, one of the two He also put on a smile and said:
"Mr. Ronald, we are here on behalf of Mr. Adam Smith. Like you, we are very optimistic about the work of Mr. Bolton and Mr. Watt, so we hope to have some cooperation.
" My guess was completely correct!
I took the risk to come to the living room on the second floor tonight. It seemed like I made the right choice.
After hearing this man's words, Ronald finally relaxed his courage. At this moment, I have passed the first level of this original trial, and it is finally over.
Of course, being certain of the outcome does not affect his continued acting.
Ronald opened his eyes wide and looked like he was thinking hard.
"Adam Smith...you mean the Adam Smith who wrote "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" and taught at the University of Glasgow?"
Ronald's words this time shocked the other party.
Although I feel that the origin of the man in front of me is not simple, but he can call out the works of Adam Smith, and also know the information about his former workplace... To be honest,
this is a superhuman memory.
Ordinary nobles simply cannot collect information to this extent.
While the other party was shocked by this, Ronald further promoted the conversation:
"The works you two brought are the works of Mr. Adam Smith? The creation of such a character is by no means easy. I don't know if I can I'm so lucky to be able to see that gentleman's great work tonight!"
Ronald's compliment had a very good effect.
The man who spoke to him nodded very proudly and said,
"Of course, no problem!"
"To tell you the truth, Adam's mother and I are blood relatives, and this time I traveled around with a copy of his manuscript. As knowledgeable as you are. A gentleman, he naturally has the ability and qualifications to see his works. If it were anyone else, he would never have the opportunity to see such things." While the two were complimenting each other,
Bolton on the side also said to Luo An His profound knowledge was a bit surprising. After hearing their conversation, he immediately picked up a paper bag from the table and handed it to Ronald in a flattering manner:
"Mr. Ronald, take a look at this."
"..."
It is indeed the original manuscript. ...
Looking at the three people in the room who were polite to him, Ronald took the paper bag handed over by Bolton, with a heartfelt smile on his face:
"In this case, I won't be polite."
From the paper bag Pulling out the page, Ronald immediately read the words on it.
In other words, he recited the incantation of the first spell in this original book.
"The greatest increase in labor productivity, as well as the greater proficiency, skill and judgment shown in the use of labor, seem to be the result of division of labor..." As the words
fell, calm and powerful magic waves appeared from his body.
Ronald immediately understood everything about this spell.
——[Invisible Hand]
After reciting the incantation, the caster will summon an invisible hand that only he can see and detect. He can do what he wants to anything around him without any interference from anyone. things.
Unfortunately, this seemingly invincible spell also has its fatal flaws.
The moment a spell is successfully activated is when it is most effective and reliable. If time is pushed back further, this invisible hand will face the crisis of collapse at any time, and you never know when it will suddenly become ineffective!
This is the first magic that Adam Smith's work, "The Wealth of Nations" can give people.
The changes to the later trials are the same as in the Book of Daedalus.
Ronald can leave the trial with this spell, or he can continue and try to get the next canon spell.
"..."
"Sure enough... it's not a very reliable thing."
Faced with this choice.
Ronald looked around, then smiled and shook his head.
His need for additional spells isn't that great right now.
At the same time, he also knew what kind of situation Shirogan Castle was facing outside the trial.
"The trial ends here."
"It's time for me to go out -"
(End of this chapter)