Two weeks later, Parsons' office in London, England. Looking at the letter sent from the British Admiralty, Charles Parsons couldn't help but smile bitterly. "If I don't reach the required speed of 30 knots, then I will have to pay £100,000?" Parsons muttered to himself. "To put it bluntly, if the power is not good, I will pay for these two destroyers? Those big guys in the Admiralty are really slippery. Parsons said to himself.

In the 1897 Royal Navy Parade, Parsons was in the limelight, and a destroyer equipped with a new power pack produced by Parsons ran the highest speed in the Royal Navy! In this moment, Parsons' vanity was greatly satisfied. It was as if he saw that a new era in the construction of ships was slowly beginning, and it was he and the steam turbines he produced that led this era!

But the idea is beautiful, the reality is cruel! When Parsons walked into the British Admiralty here with confidence...... The bureaucrats of the British Admiralty remained very cold about this genius of the engineering world. Although his steam turbines were a great success. But the Admiralty still had enough excuses: "Every warship of the Royal Navy is a precious treasure of the British Empire." We can't use something immature on a warship in large quantities, unless someone is willing to bear the cost of it for the Empire! ”。 …。

"But at the Royal Navy parade in 1897, the new steam turbines proved to be reliable and efficient.

The Royal Navy should support technological innovation. I can swear that the new power pack is the best choice in terms of performance, stability and cost. Parsons said anxiously.

"You know, it's extremely irresponsible to put immature equipment on a new warship. In the event of a serious accident as a result. That's a crime, so you should understand our struggle, Mr. Parsons. The naval officer in charge of the reception politely declined.

After half a day of bargaining, the Royal Admiralty finally replied that the British Navy could install Parsons steam turbines on two more destroyers, but the two ships must reach a high speed of more than 30 knots, and if they can't, Parsons must compensate the Royal Navy of the British Empire KO 10,000 pounds! Faced with such harsh conditions, Parsons had no choice but to accept it, for the simple reason that it was simple. If he can't rebuild the power system head-on in many tests, then he has no customers, and the only thing waiting for him and his company is bankruptcy liquidation.

But today, I don't know if God suddenly opened his eyes or if he finally came to work. Just after going to work, I haven't had time to drink a cup of coffee to lift my spirits. An Oriental man in a suit came to his office. He took out a document and motioned for Parsons to open it and look at ..........

"Dear Mr. Charles Parsons, my name is Chen Jitong and I have come to negotiate a business with you on behalf of the Admiralty of the Chinese Republic. It has to be said that some Royal Navy officials lack enough tolerance and confidence in a new invention. This is profoundly wrong. If you think this document is acceptable, I guess we can take a closer look at this big deal. Chen Jitong said with a smile.

With a snap, Parsons told Chen Jitong that the document in his hand was full of red cheeks, and Parsons was very excited at this time, and the document brought him not only a market, an opportunity to make a lot of money, but also a recognition and respect. As an engineer, he needs not only money, but also respect and recognition from the industry! …。

As one of the world's leading naval powers, the decision of the Huaxia Navy to order steam turbines from Parsons is undoubtedly an affirmation. The sixth strongest naval power in the world and the strongest navy in the Far East made the Russian Navy twice hate the powerful existence of the Far East, and the powerful navy of Vittorio and the Re (Baidu) Na (Baidu) Naval Design Institute actually ordered a power pack for a new generation of capital ships from him. How does this not excite and make him proud?. …。

"Excuse me, why did your country choose the steam turbine produced by our company instead of the more mature and stable vertical steam engine? Parsons was not overwhelmed by the great joy, but asked cautiously.

"Because your product is stronger and more promising, although the turbine you produce may have problems in one way or another, it represents the direction of the first opportunity. I think it's worth paying a price or taking a risk in the face of great opportunities. We, the Chinese Navy, are willing to take such a risk...... I just don't know if you dare to accept such a challenge? Chen Jitong said with a smile.

"Mr. Parsons, you have taken a closer look before the Chinese Navy officially orders the steam turbines you produce, you first need to prove the reliability of this set of units, first you must conduct long-term experiments on the ground at full power, and then, you must provide two steam turbines with shaft output horsepower at cost price to be installed on the merchant ships designated by Huaxia, and after sufficient testing, the Huaxia Navy will order in large quantities." Chen Jitong explained.

"This is natural, we will definitely make the best power pack for your country!" Someone pays for themselves, where can such a good thing be found? Parsons naturally agreed. But the rest of the matter made Parsons a little difficult to decide..........

"If the experiment is successful, your company needs to agree to two additional requirements, the first one is that our Huaxia Navy will take a stake in your company. Of course, the controlling stake in your company will still be in your hands, and our request is to share technology and participate in the design and improvement of the steam turbine. The second requirement is that before 195 years, your company will not be able to take orders from other customers, and we will purchase all the steam turbine units that have been produced. Chen Jitong said.

"I have to say, sir, your request is too overbearing. My company is not for you, as for the second point, if you can guarantee that there are enough orders, we can consider accepting them. But for the first point, it is difficult for us to accept. Parsons said with some embarrassment.

"Dear Mr. Parsons, you should have heard the saying that there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world. We pay for all the risks and provide orders that will keep your company running at full capacity for at least 5 years. Can't you make some sacrifice because you have received such a great benefit? Chen Jitong said with some dissatisfaction.

"We cooperate with you because your company has a relatively complete system and a certain production capacity. The principle and construction of a steam turbine is actually not difficult. There are also people in China who have come up with similar designs, but we can't turn the product from a drawing into a reality. But it doesn't matter, if we can't realize it, it doesn't mean that other countries, such as Germany or Italy, if you can't satisfy us, then within a week, this drawing will appear on the table of some factory in Germany or Italy. With that, Chen Jitong handed another document to Parsons ..........

Playing a stick to give a date is the only way in the negotiation, it is absolutely not possible to rely on strong pressure alone, but if you just give benefits without threats, the same will not work, Parsons is very confident in his invention, he believes that his technology is unique in this world, so he has confidence, which is also the biggest obstacle for Huaxia to invest in Parsons! The goal of monopolizing the world's steam turbine market was tempting enough for Parsons to reject Beiyang's terms of stake and technology-sharing. …。

And Chen Jitong's second document is a bombshell that destroys Parsons' self-confidence, in fact, it is nothing, but Xu Jie made a working diagram of a gas turbine and a simple structure diagram based on the knowledge of later generations, Xu Jie just wants to tell Parsons that his idea is not something unattainable, if Huaxia works with others, he can definitely make a product comparable to Parsons-style steam turbines.

Now, Parsons has only two options, either join forces with Huaxia and monopolize the marine steam turbine market for 10 years, or lose this order that can keep Parsons running at full capacity for 5 years and then cultivate a competitor! Choose which is more important! …。

"How many shares does Huaxia Republic plan to take?" Sharing of technology is a prerequisite...... Without this premise, then there is no need to talk about it at all! The only thing that can be fought for is the equity share, Parsons said with a grim face.

"At least 3 percent." Chen Jitong smiled and stretched out three fingers and said. Parsons's shares in the company are not the only one, there are some other shareholders who are large or small, so even if it is 3% of the shares, Parsons will never agree, but the negotiations must be opened high, only in this way will not suffer losses.

"Up to 1, you should know. I don't have a lot of shares in my hands, and I want to ensure that I am the largest shareholder, and we can cooperate, but we must not work for your country. Parsons refused.

"We can provide the company with a large enough market and new ideas and financial support, and we have to pay for it and pay for it.

1 of the shares absolutely not. Chen Jitong shook his head and said.

"Well, it can't be any lower, we've given you enough benefits, we're official, if your steam turbine is advanced enough. You are facing a large market in the Far East. An untapped market. Chen Jitong continued..........

"It can't be any higher. If it is higher, we will not be able to control the controlling stake. That's the bottom line. Parsons hesitated for a long time before he said categorically.

"That's it, I hope the two sides can cooperate on specific matters as soon as possible." Chen Ji said with satisfaction. Xu Jie's requirements have been well implemented, on the one hand, to provide enough steam turbines for the new warships in Beiyang, and at the same time to get involved in related research aspects. As for the holding, it is absolutely impossible, and Xu Jie does not intend to hang himself on a Parsons-style steam turbine. After all, there will be Kost steam turbines and Bremen steam turbines!

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