Don’t raise unruly people in extreme cold weather

Chapter 48 The cruelty of the war

Thinking of the "benefits" that a war might bring, even Purficott was considering whether he should really launch a war as a cover for a disaster response plan.

But she finally gave up on such an idea, not for any reason, because she knew how much a large-scale war in the industrial era could cost.

In the original world, the Seven Years' War, known as the real World War I, was a fierce battle between the Anglo-Prussian Alliance and the Franco-Austrian Alliance. Europe, America, and Africa were involved in the war. The two sides fought for seven full years. Year.

The war caused a total of about 900000 to 1400000 million deaths, and indirectly contributed to the independence of the thirteen North American states at that time and the outbreak of the French Revolution.

However, for the main participating countries in this war, it was far from a traumatic event. Russia even gave birth to a talented and strategic empress, Catherine the Great, which allowed the aging Tsarist Russia to carry out a war. An attempt at modernization reform.

Even Britain, which lost thirteen states in North America, relied on the dividends of the war to become an empire on which the sun never sets.

It can be seen that during this period, people did not realize how much wealth a world war would destroy and how much damage it would cause.

They were still advocating war until the outbreak of World War I. Whether they were the people or the nobility, they all longed for war.

Then, in World War I, they witnessed the tragedy of 60,000 casualties a day.

Countries not only suffered financial bankruptcy, but also lost a whole generation of young adults, and they have not been able to recover until decades later.

This is also the reason why Britain and France implemented the policy of appeasement in the early days of World War II. They were really afraid.

Thinking of this, Purficott could only persuade Princess Anne: "Don't do it! The cost of the war is too great. The empire cannot afford to carry out a full-scale war and support the disaster response plan at the same time. .

We not only need a large amount of resources, but also a large amount of labor, and we cannot send them all to the battlefield to be consumed in vain. "

"Yes, I agree with you. The empire's finances cannot support such consumption, but our opponents also know it." Princess Anne shook her head regretfully, and then sighed: "If they are destined not to survive, , do you think they will drag us to death together?”

"So my Steam Knight has become the empire's military deterrent?" Purficott felt a headache. She just wanted to deal with the disaster that was about to destroy the world and survive, but she didn't expect to have to worry about these things now. Work hard.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh: "Can I get the drawings of the Steam Rider back and you pretend nothing happened?"

Seeing Purficott sighing, Princess Anne couldn't help but chuckle, then shook her head and said: "I'm afraid not, those old generals immediately took Qi's drawings to find the alchemist who could make it, and prepared Let’s make a few first to see the effect.

Even I had to bring the Guard Knight to you. I think Butler Foster should have told you how valuable this technology is in war, right? "

"I designed this. Of course I know what role it can play on the battlefield." Purficott is still very satisfied with her design, but the thought of it being used in war still makes her somewhat dismayed. The mood feels slightly complicated. There is both pride that one's invention can affect the war situation and that one's name is destined to be written in the history books, and there is also the intolerance that one's invention will be used in war and cause a large number of casualties.

Just like Dr. Maxim invented the heavy machine gun to reduce casualties on the battlefield, and Kalashnikov designed the AK47 to protect his comrades, sometimes the purpose of the weapon is often contrary to its inventor.

So Purficott didn't dwell on this, and just said to Princess Anne: "When I designed the Steam Knight, I took Grandpa Foster's physical fitness as a reference, so it requires the physical fitness of a great knight to control it. .

However, if part of the machine's performance is weakened, formal knights should be able to control it, but the strength will be reduced a lot, and the corresponding cost will also be reduced.

If it is to be used by knights of honor, it is recommended to strengthen some key parts so that it can withstand their torment. "

She still gave her suggestions for improving the Steam Knight. After all, even if she didn't mention these things, the alchemists of the empire would discover them if they understood her drawings thoroughly, so there was no need to hide them.

It’s just that she didn’t want to be entangled in this matter anymore, so after finishing her suggestions for the improvement of the Steam Knight, she also solemnly said to Princess Anne: “The subsequent transformation of the Steam Knight can be left to other alchemists. Although it lacks enterprising spirit in innovation, the basic knowledge is still solid enough, and improving Steam Rider should not be a problem.

I don’t want to get involved in this matter, so I will leave for the New World as soon as possible. Aunt Anne, please inform the Imperial Exploration Company and let them prepare what I want as soon as possible. "

"Okay, I will leave these matters to the alchemists in the military department." Princess Anne also understands the priorities of things. Compared with the steam knight, Perficott's trip to the New World is the real priority. The most important thing is that there is no room for error.

So she glanced at the guard knights outside the window, and then said to Purficott: "Your exploration team needs some extra people. I will send a team of guard knights to you later, and they will be responsible for your safety protection." .

You are now indispensable to the empire, so security issues also need to be taken seriously. The personal protection of a team of guard knights is necessary. "

"By the way, I'd better give each of them a steam knight, right?" Purficott made a joke that was neither light nor serious in anger. Although she said so, she was really thinking in her heart. Think about this seriously.

For her, who has successfully developed the Steam Rider, mass-producing a few sets is not a problem other than a waste of time.

Princess Anne also followed her words and smiled: "It would be great if this is the case. After all, although the Steam Rider is indeed very attractive, its production and manufacturing may also be a problem. You still need to think more about this aspect." .”

Faced with Princess Anne's request, Purficott immediately shook his head and refused: "If you don't have time, find someone else! All my energy in the future will be on building shelters. Don't bother me with other things. There are so many empires." Alchemist, why do you have to grab one of my sheep?"

"He who can do it should work harder! You also said that the alchemists of the empire lack enterprising spirit in innovation." Princess Anne smiled and complimented Purficott.

(End of this chapter)