"The matter of Albion, I am really grateful to His Highness Roland. ”

Ji El stood up from his seat and bowed slightly, and Roland hurriedly bowed in return.

The attitude of the saint can be described as polite, and there are no loopholes in etiquette and wording, which, combined with a dignified and gentle appearance, gives people a sense of humility and amiability.

It's just a feeling, after seeing Ji Er's speech at the train station, Roland didn't dare to relax at all when facing this holy woman.

"That's an unshirkable thing, and it's really a great deal to worry about His Highness. ”

Looking at Roland who raised his head, Ji Elle smiled.

"I was deeply disturbed that I had never had a chance to say thank you, so I took the opportunity of your role as a train guard to forcibly arrange for you to come over. ”

"I'm really sorry. ”

"Because of my position, I can't greet you in a public place like the court. If an important person of the Church shows good intentions to the successor of the foundation, it will inevitably attract a lot of unnecessary associations, and I do not want to repeatedly cause trouble for your own selfish purposes, not to mention that I have entrusted you with your assistance in a matter that cannot be made public. ”

Should it be said to be gentle and considerate or calculating? Pressing a disrespectful little question, Roland returned the courtesy in a proper manner.

"Just because Your Highness remembers this little thing and favors me, this is already a supreme honor. ”

"How could I forget it?"

Ji El covered her mouth and laughed:

"It was a very meaningful adventure for me, and I really didn't expect anyone to think about something so long ago and use it to disturb the peace. ”

A cardinal's raid caught the church by surprise. Although they are somewhat aware of Prime Minister Richelieu's values that "faith needs to make way for the interests of the country". But they never imagined that the dignified cardinal would send his men to collect evidence against the Holy Maiden, so as to strike at all Charlemagne's enemies, even if it was to toss the church half to death.

To make matters worse, because of the fact that the heretical church was beginning to gain momentum in Albion, and because of the fact that the name of the Holy Maiden was involved, the church could not take public action. If it weren't for the cooperation with Albion and V.E, it would have been a mess in the end.

"So at least let me say thank you. ”

"I can't help but panic. ”

Following the gesture of Ji El to sit down, Roland sat down cautiously.

The Premier VIP Compartment is a conversion of an entire carriage that includes a living room, a living room and a bathroom with a bathtub. Taking into account the restrictions on the weight of the compartment, as well as the additional armor. As a result, the décor is relatively austere- compared to the Led Zeppelin.

The polished brown and black oak wall panels are inlaid with delicate lacquered ivy ornaments, curtains made of gold velvet and satin have been lowered, and the floor is covered with thick wool stalls. It feels as light and elastic as cotton. Two rows of shiny leather sofas clinging to the wall. On top are a few dark green silk cushions. Diagonally opposite the sofa is an aluminum upright piano. In the other corner is the dresser. The new magic lamp on the roof of the carriage casts a soft white light, making you feel at ease.

Although it has always been criticized as a "nouveau riche" in art and decorative taste, it is also "comfortable", "practical", "satisfying customer needs" and so on. V.E is truly second to none in the world today.

"Your company is really unique when it comes to technology. ”

Squinting at the light that Emir rarely saw, Jiel said half-jokingly:

"The reading lamp on the desk is also very helpful for things like reading and writing. ”

Due to his conservative stance on new technologies, Emir has always taken a resistance to V.E's products that use new technologies, except for the necessities of life and some luxury goods, and the contact with the holy lady Jiel is relatively limited. If it weren't for the consortium's fire and safety concerns, I am afraid that there would be no new lighting equipment in this train at all, but traditional candles and oil lamps. Even so, the new air-conditioning system and refrigeration equipment were canceled at the insistence of the church.

As a core member of the church who opposes new technologies, Gille's statement has aroused Roland's interest.

"Is Her Highness satisfied with these?"

"Your Highness Roland, we are not old-fashioned people who oppose new things. ”

A wry smile appeared, Ji El nodded, saw the agreed code, and the maid on the side stepped forward to take out the tea set. In the blink of an eye, steaming black tea and snacks were placed on the coffee table.

"The application of 'techniques' in this way to life fields such as ovens, lighting, and locomotives is a completely new field that we have never thought of, and it is better to concentrate on learning in this area than to blindly resist it. ”

It was only then that Roland remembered that, in addition to her status as a religious idol, the saint herself was also a rare octagonal-level magic expert, and then, he was relieved by Ji El's statement.

For traditional magicians, V.E's various technologies are completely new territory. Magic, which is only available to a small number of people, can be popularized throughout society, not only involving the observation, cognition and recording of various phenomena, but more importantly, practical application. For magicians who are always immersed in the tower and the real yàn room, and are satisfied with it, this is something that has never been thought of and has never cared about. When this technological system that has never been touched before is presented to them, a large part of them tend to maintain the usual arrogant attitude of the aristocracy, refuse to study deeply, and spare no effort to resist and destroy these technologies that are out of control, until they eat a bomb feast or are destitute.

But for some magicians with a broad vision and obsessed with academic research, the new technology brought by the consortium is a gluttonous feast. It seems that the answers to the questions that had been difficult to solve in the past can be answered by V.E's technical system, so instead of resisting the foundation, they enthusiastically support the development of the foundation, visiting various factories and communicating with engineers. The only thing that makes them unhappy is that, for the reason of "trade secrets", the technical information opened by the consortium is limited to a very small part of the peripheral information, and the truly valuable technical information is only circulated internally.

For the old pedants who are enthusiastic about research. It's just too bad......

However, this is not incomprehensible, the most important thing for businessmen is to make a profit. It's impossible to give up the stable financial resources and hard crystals of dìng or something, after all. ”

Hit the heart.

Roland could only respond to this point-blank comment with a wry smile.

With his eyes narrowing slightly, Ji El stared at Roland and continued:

"Maximizing profits is the basic principle of business behavior, and for this reason, it is necessary to firmly grasp the core of technology...... The nobles of the past did the same, and this can be regarded as the same way. But—"

After a pause, the atmosphere began to become subtle. Ji El continued to look at the young man's unwavering purple eyes.

"Personally, I think. Even if something is public, it may not be something that is truly advanced. ”

(It's sharp enough.) ）

Remaining still, Roland smiled wryly inwardly.

It is true that what the consortium announced was not a new technology, except for facilities that played a strategic role in wartime, such as railways and shipping. Most of them were eliminated by Alfheim. Technology that is 2, 3 generations or even more behind.

So arranged. On the one hand, it is to prevent the over-expansion of the power of the human camp, which will threaten Alfheim in the future, and the deeper intention is to make arrangements for the "new order" after the war. After one day establishing a ruling system with elves as the core. All kinds of technologies will also be relatively open, and the application of various new technologies will inevitably bring rapid prosperity to other races. However, on the other hand, it is impossible for elves to give too much power to the ruled people, and it would not be a good thing for the whole system to have a second or third V.E consortium of different races.

Due to this precautionary psychology and practical needs, the popularization of knowledge related to the new technology system and the preparation of laws and regulations have been secretly carried out for a long time, and some progress has been made. What needs to be done now is to implant the concept of "this kind of technology is the best level that human beings can achieve" - such a concept through various intelligence operations into the minds of the people. Pave the way for the promulgation and implementation of the "Technical Specifications" law in the future.

These are secrets that very few high-level people know, and Roland has only deduced a rough idea from a few words.

Saint Gielle didn't even say a word, but boldly speculated a conclusion that went straight to the core.

"It's really not the most advanced products that have been put on the market. ”

Sitting upright, bearing the gaze of the other party as if urging him to continue, Roland spoke:

"What is really advanced is in the real room, where it is tested, inspected, found and modified. You should also be aware that anything is not new. ”

“......”

An impeccable answer, as a company that values quality as much as life, this answer is naturally reasonable. And for a religious leader with a conservative stance, the phrase "it's good if it's not new" is in line with their consistent propaganda.

Ji Elle nodded slightly, and there was no wavering on her gentle smile, but Roland felt that her gaze on herself had become sharper than before, as if she was looking at a real opponent.

Yes, there was no hostility, but the verbal exchange was enough to make the heart stop.

"Your Highness Roland, what a cautious person...... It doesn't seem like the same as Mr. President, right?"

(Here's a trick.) ）

Roland's forehead began to ache.

As a man, the most fearful thing is to be compared to others and then commented as "no". If the other party is a woman, the effect will be strengthened several times.

Imagine being pointed at by a woman and scolding, "Are you a man?", how many brothers can still sit still?

Regardless of whether or not he can get the information, Ji El's move is enough to sow the seeds of unhappiness between Roland and Li Lin, and over time, the gap between the two will become bigger and bigger, and eventually become irreparable against each other, and V.E Company will also fall into a split. For the church, this is nothing less than winning a heavy battle without a single shot.

But this idea is actually not reliable, they do not have an in-depth understanding of the real situation of the consortium, its internal operating system, and the relationship between Roland and Li Lin. It's just a plan based on subjective imagination, hoping that it will be easy to succeed. If they had the most basic understanding of Li Lin, they would never do such a futile thing.

"Your Highness, adoptive father...... The CEO and the people you've dealt with so far are completely different, comparing us to something like that......"

While carefully wording, several sharp sirens sounded, and the lights in the carriage suddenly switched to red. ‘

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"Train robbers?"

Nona took off her headphones for monitoring, looking suspicious.

"Robbing this armed train? Those guys got their brains in water?"

There have always been many bandits and bandits in Lapland, and due to the fierce local people, and the rout and scattered soldiers who roamed around in battles with the principality, the country has not been very safe. It was not until the consortium dispatched armed trains to escort them and the united forces carried out "sweeps" and "cleared the countryside" that the law and order along the railway lines gradually stabilized, but it was still far from being reassuring. The situation in front of you is the best commentary.

"The exact number of enemies is not known, but it is roughly estimated at around 800 cavalry. ”

"800 rides...... It's also a big bandit, but it's impossible to hijack a car with cavalry alone, I'm afraid there are comrades in front of you. ”

He took the boat-shaped hat from his old partner Lovell, shook it off, and buckled the soft hat on his head.

This train is fully armed, and it is unrealistic to rely on 800 cavalry to take the train, and under the dense volley of guns, the bandits have no chance. And their weapons could not shake the armor plate in the slightest, and it was impossible to stop the train from moving.

Maybe they didn't know this, but they just saw that the carriage was brightly lit and luxuriously decorated inside and out, and they planned to get a good vote, but they made this irrational mistake. It may also be that he was entrusted by someone to detain the passengers of this car as hostages, and what demands were made to Charlemagne. In any case, the sabre-wielding bandits are a real threat right now.

"Most of the tracks ahead have been destroyed, and the train will stop after a while, and then—"

Passing through the bustlingly decorated living car, and entering the last tightly sealed special car, the subordinates who had completed the maintenance work were lined up and waiting for instructions. Looking at the familiar crew members, the corners of Nona's mouth tilted upwards, and small canine teeth peeked out of the gap.

"You're glad you've got a chance to test it, right?" ”

The metal device that had entered the combat state did not answer her, but only reflected a dark, cold inorganic luster. (To be continued......)