"Bring those things over."
As Owen observes the steam boring machine, Geeta urges his apprentice to go back to the blacksmith to fetch something.In a few moments, the apprentice returned with five solid iron rods.Pulling out one of them, Geeta handed over the iron rod and asked Owen eagerly."
Lord Marquis, do you want to test it?"
Oh?
Some iron rods have been poured in advance.Geeta knows what this steam boring machine is going to do, and it is easy to get things done.Taking the heavy iron rod, Owen weighed it in his hand, the thickness was even, and the surface was polished and polished, exuding a shiny metallic luster."
Of course, start the steam engine!"
The apprentice next to him immediately got busy and added water to the boiler, and Fanny also used magic to help burn the charcoal.When the water in the boiler boils, Geeta replaces the steam boring machine with a boring cutter, pours oil, and then fixes a solid iron rod in place, with the top of the cutter head aligned with the center of the iron rod.Everything was ready, and Owen pulled the valve himself.The steam engine was running, the power was transmitted through the centrifugal governor, and the boring tool was slowly turned, and it didn't take long to reach a stable speed."
It's time to drill."
Owen prompted.Receiving the command, Geeta began to operate the base, through which he controlled the drilling depth of the boring tool and the barrel.When the cutter head touches the barrel, lubricating oil is squeezed out of the borehole, and fine foam and loops of wire emerge.In this way, the solid iron rod was pierced through by a boring knife in front of everyone and turned into a musket barrel.Unlike the last time he demonstrated the mill in person, this time the drill chamber was operated by Geeta, and Owen just watched from the sidelines.After all, he has studied the drawings thoroughly, knows how to use this steam boring machine, and has experience in using a milling machine, and his hands are very steady when operating.Anyway, the machine had already started, and Geeta had disposed of the remaining four iron rods by the way.After a busy while, the five barrels were drilled.After careful examination by the blacksmiths, all five barrels were qualified and could be used to make muskets.After turning off the steam engine, Geeta came up to Owen and saluted again."
What do you think, Lord Marquis?""
Very good!"
Owen nodded in satisfaction and reached out to pat the other man's shoulder, "You really live up to my trust, Geeta." ”…… The kingdom of Chenguang, the royal capital Junhui City, the royal palace castle.Ever since the eldest prince followed the Knights Templar north to the Red Sand Fortress, the old king has been worried every day.At that time, it was not yet winter, but he had been unable to sleep and eat, and finally fell ill.At first, he was able to move around, but now he is getting worse and is confined to the bed in his dormitory, unable to see others.At least, that's what the public claims are.The old king of Wales had four children under his knee - Legovis the eldest prince, Triste the second princess, White the third prince and Emily the fourth princess.Among them, only the fourth princess Emily is only six years old and has not yet reached adulthood, and the other three are all adults.And the second princess, Trist, has a marriage contract with the eldest son of Duke Connie of Lionroar City in the south, and will marry soon.As for who will become the next king, the nobles who support the eldest prince and the third prince form two opposing factions.Originally, the king's body was still quite strong, and he might be able to reign for at least ten years.Although there were occasional disputes between the two factions, they have been tepid and have not set off any major storms.Now, the king is critically ill, and the two factions have begun to move again, and there is a faint possibility of civil strife.Among them, the nobles of the eldest prince's faction were the most anxious, and one of the earls at the head had already written to urge him to return quickly.However, Legovis insisted on fighting north.This can make those nobles anxious, why is the eldest prince so obsessed with making war achievements?
In the back garden of the palace, in a hidden corner.A young maid sneakily approached, nervous, eyes looking around, as if looking for something."
I'm here."
A figure walked out from behind a tree, it was the third prince, White.He had been waiting here for a long time, and came out with a dark expression on his face."
The Third Prince!"
Seeing White, the maid subconsciously blurted out the words "Third Prince".Realizing that she might be a little loud, she immediately lowered her voice.“…… Your Highness. ”White didn't care about that.He had already scouted this place before he came, and no one would pass by at this time."
Take it, this is the medicine for the next week, pour it into the potion that my father drinks every day."
White raised his hand and handed out a small packet of powdered medicine to the maid.Reaching for the medicine bag, the maid carefully tucked it over her body, then bowed gently to White."
I'm going to get the job done."
After explaining the matter, White stepped forward in a few steps, hugged the maid in his arms, and skillfully walked downstream with his right hand to caress it.With his mouth in the maid's ear, he whispered, "Don't worry, when you're done, I promise you'll get the money you won't be able to spend in your life." ”The maid's face flushed, and White let her hands go up and down on her."
Your Highness, I want to stay by your side and serve you forever."
She bowed her head and replied shyly.Hearing this, White smiled with satisfaction and couldn't help but kiss the maid on the cheek."
No problem, I'll appoint you to serve me then."
Estimating that the time was almost up, White let go of the maid and said, "All right!
Go back quickly, lest you be suspicious. ”"Yes."
Watching the maid's back go away, White reverted to a gloomy expression.In fact, he didn't have the slightest affection for this maid, and at first he just slept with a playful mentality.It happened that the plan needed an executor, and he didn't hesitate to take advantage of it.Speaking of which, White didn't have to give the maid medicine himself.But his character is like this, he is not at ease if he doesn't go out in person, and he always feels that the people around him will betray him at any time.Therefore, when the maid went to feed the king, he would also go to the neighborhood and see that the potion in the bowl was drunk before leaving with confidence."
Your Royal Highness the Fourth Princess, don't run around, you just made us anxious."
At this moment, a voice came from nearby, and White immediately became alert.A pouting little girl walked past White.She kept shouting dissatisfiedly: "Nasty!
Dislike!
Why don't you let me go play with my brother?
He went to the Red Sand Fortress, and I will go too!
”"Ouch!
Your Royal Highness the Fourth Princess, just give up. ”A servant circles around the fourth princess, Emily, trying to persuade her."
Emily, you're not good like this."
White walked over at the right time."
AhhHis Royal Highness the Third Prince. ”Seeing White, the servant quickly retreated to Emily's side.Stopping, Emily looked up at White and didn't speak.She doesn't like White, although the two are brother and sister, they rarely have such communication opportunities.Squatting down in front of Emily, White continued, "Legovis is going to the Red Sand Fortress to fight the undead monsters, but it's not for fun, you can't be so willful. ”"Got it!"
With a frown, Emily turned away, and the servant followed.Looking at his sister's distant figure, White slowly stood up, his eyes narrowed slightly, not knowing what he was thinking at this time.