Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 165: Douglas Magic Steelmaking Furnace (Please subscribe, please vote)

on the way home,
In the carriage, Luo Yi quickly flipped through the documents in his hand. Amid the sound of "rustling", blue light flashed in his eyes.

In a short while, he finished reading through a thick stack of documents. When he rubbed his brows with his hands, Shenlan had already completed the organization.

Various complex contract terms were eliminated and the important information was refined, and each one was presented in front of Luo Yi.

It must be said that Baron Miller's words "huge investment" are by no means false.

Count Raymond took out a full 500,000 gold taels and introduced various magical mechanical technologies from the Habsburg Empire.

Not to mention anything else, he introduced twenty-six sets of the core of the magic energy machinery - the magic energy pool.

Among them, there are twenty small sets, five medium-sized sets, and one large set.

In addition, there is also the purchase, transportation, installation and after-sales service of magical machinery related to textiles, prospecting, railways and smelting.

As well as training and further studies for relevant practitioners.

Luo Yi even saw an agreement for the purchase and technology transfer of magic weapons, which made Luo Yi stunned!

To be honest, Luo Yi found it a little difficult to understand. When it comes to technology transfer, one should be extremely cautious, or even directly refused.

After all, monopoly business is the most profitable.

But in this agreement, the Habsburg Empire was a little too generous? !
Although Count Raymond paid 500,000 gold tyres, the value of these technologies and magical machines is not calculated in this way!

Therefore, unless Count Raymond agreed to some secret conditions, it would not be included in these materials.

That is the Habsburg Empire, and there are bigger plans.

From this perspective, the Habsburg Empire's Military Intelligence Department might have sent this information to him on purpose.

Before the demise of the Raymond family, the two sides had actually carried out cooperation and technology transfer in many areas, and the matter was halfway advanced.

But now, we cannot say that everything has come to an abrupt end, but the chaos in the flower collar is also obvious!

The Habsburg Empire must want to continue advancing and is also testing him.

Before, the Norman Archduchess, his adoptive mother, said that the Raymond family suffered because of the magic machinery. He still had some doubts and didn't feel it was real.

But after reading this information, he believed it!

It is obvious that Count Raymond is prepared to promote the industrial development of the earldom on his own.

However, his actions involved the interests of too many people, and as a result, he suffered the disaster of exterminating his entire family.

This also reminded Luo Yi!
But Koloy also felt that if he really inherited the earldom, he would probably not be willing to give up the industrialization process.

While my thoughts were racing, the carriage had already stopped in front of No. 19, Lombard Street.

Luo Yi put all the information into the Proverbs Ring and jumped off the carriage.

Then he saw Douglas Hill, who had not been found in the morning, standing in front of the door waiting.

He was wearing the moon-white robe of a second-level magician, but there was no mysterious aura about him. Instead, he looked sloppy and restless, tired and excited.

Next to him, Lilia was also there, with the same happy expression.

"This is what you are doing?"

Before Luo Yi could finish his words, Douglas rushed over, hugged Luo Yi, and shouted excitedly: "It's done, it's done, Luo Yi, we did it!"

"What's done?"

Luo Yi was a little puzzled, but an idea suddenly popped up in his mind, and he looked a little excited: "Could it be that the blast furnace has been successfully used to make steel?"

"That's right, hahahaha, I didn't expect it, it really worked!"

Douglas Hill said solemnly, "Loy, I know you are leaving and won't be back for a while, but this project is something we are doing together.

So, these days, I have been working day and night, and finally, this morning, I started the furnace and made steel successfully at once.

How about it, as a friend and partner, am I good enough? "

Luo Yi still found it hard to believe what he heard. He tilted his head slightly and looked at Lilia.

She didn't say anything, but the inquiry in her eyes was visible to the naked eye. Lilia didn't hesitate and nodded seriously.

That’s confirmed!

So, the blast furnace steelmaking thing has also been accomplished? !

At this moment, it was Roy who hugged Douglas Hill with his backhand. He turned around and said, "Come on, why don't you take me for a tour?"

"Of course, let's go, let's go now!"

……

Leitninger Magic Machinery Factory.

Before Luo Yi got close, he felt the astonishing heat, which was rolling like a tide and made it difficult to breathe.

There was also a pungent smell that made it impossible to open one's eyes.

Almost all the workers coming and going were wearing single clothes, and some were even shirtless. Sweat flowed down their skin and was evaporated before it hit the ground.

At just one glance, Luo Yi knew there were huge safety hazards here, with poor air circulation and no exhaust gas treatment system.

But now is certainly not the time to talk about this.

Douglas reacted quickly. He raised his hand, tore off two scrolls, and cast a spell on Loy and Lilia respectively.

Luo Yi didn't know how strong the diamond-shaped defensive force field was when it was expanded and how strong its impact resistance was.

However, the heat waves and exhaust gases are kept out.

When Luo Yi entered the warehouse, he saw a blast furnace that almost reached the roof. Inside was molten iron that looked like magma, red in color, with a lot of residue floating on it. When it came into contact with the air, it cooled and covered the surface.

There was also a large magical machine similar to an excavator. Under the control of a mage apprentice, it kept swinging its mechanical arm and bucket back and forth to clean up all the waste on top.

Only when there is no more waste slag will the huge boiler be fixed, a corner lifted up, and slowly tilted to allow the molten iron to flow along the outlet into the mold.

Because it is an experimental blast furnace, many parts of it are actually rather crude, and the mold is the simplest type.

After the molten iron cools down, it becomes a number of shiny iron ingots that emit a cold metallic glow.

Each iron ingot is the size of a millstone and is incredibly heavy.

Every time it was moved, the wizard's apprentice had to use the scroll of "Feather Magic", and then the blacksmiths with amazing strength had to work together to pull it away.

Again, this is just an experiment, and many of the tools and machines are not perfect yet.

After the molten iron was poured into the blast furnace, the process did not stop. More iron ore was shoveled into the blast furnace.
There is also magic energy spraying, and the huge turbofan rotates, bringing high-speed air flow, which is filled with oxygen needed for combustion.

Finally, the 'Hill Magic Combustion Agent' was added and put into the blast furnace. After a while, a huge high temperature was brewing, burning the iron ore red.

As for melting it into molten iron, it will take some time.

Luo Yi looked at it and couldn't help asking, "No, you're using it now?"

Douglas Hill was a little embarrassed, but still said, "It's really because the Northern Railway Company is pushing too hard, and Oakland City doesn't even have enough iron ingots now.

It takes too long and the shipping speed is too slow to ship from other places.

Is there nothing I can do about this?"

After a pause, he continued, "By the way, I have already asked someone to make the mold you mentioned. It is made of rare magic metal and mixed with a lot of refined gold. It is definitely resistant to high temperatures."

Luo Yi felt that there was something wrong with his ears: "You are talking about using refined gold to make the mold. Why does this sound so strange to me?"

"Yes, I think it's quite suitable!"

Luo Yi was speechless: "You don't want the price-performance ratio?
If you pile up materials like this, why would Lilia research high-temperature resistant materials?"

“Hey, it’s a bit expensive, but this isn’t a disposable item, the more durable it is, the better.

I have already made it into the shape of a railroad track. When the time comes, pour the molten iron into it and after it cools, it will become a track of excellent quality. "

“Although not as good as the best ones, the stability of the product is definitely better than what is hammered out by most iron foundries.

Most importantly, in addition to quality, production efficiency can be dozens of times higher.”

What else could Luo Yi say? He could only say, "As long as you are happy!"

After a pause, he seemed to remember something and continued, "So, rather than asking me to take a look, I'm afraid you're more anxious than I am."

"Haha, I have both!"

Douglas Hill added: “Although the technology is available, there are still many problems.

For example, the quality of the iron ingots produced is still relatively poor. Although they are more than enough for making railroad tracks, they do not reach the level of steel.

Furthermore, the entire process is not mature.

This is just an experiment. When we build a real blast furnace, it will be at least three times the size of the current one and have a higher production capacity, but every link needs to be optimized.

I was thinking, can you help me optimize the design? "

Douglas Hill also tasted the sweetness. He found that the best cooperation model was that Roy provided the design drawings and he was responsible for implementing them with magic machinery.

Compared to designing it himself, which was a hassle-free process, it was much easier.

Seeing that Luo Yi was about to leave, he worked desperately to build the blast furnace just to make the last profit.

Luo Yi couldn't help but roll his eyes: "So, you were waiting for me here?!"

"Well, those who are capable should do more work!"

Luo Yi asked again: "Did you forget something?"

"what?"

"For example, what is the name of this blast furnace? Last time, I gave you the right to name the fuel. What should I call it this time?"

Douglas's expression froze, and he looked a little unnatural. Almost all industries tend to have the habit of naming their companies after their own surnames.

The reason is simple. Who doesn’t want to be remembered in history?

From now on, whenever I need it, I should know about his life story, right?
But now, Luo Yi asked him for the naming rights, and he still felt a little unwilling in his heart.

However, after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Of course the naming rights belong to you. Tell me, what do you want to call it?"

Luo Yi looked at his expression, laughed, and said, "In that case, from now on this blast furnace will be called the 'Douglas Magic Energy Steelmaking Furnace'!"

"what?"

Douglas Hill was stunned and looked at Roy with disbelief.

Luo Yi waved his hand and said, "If you need this reputation, I don't care. I'll give it to you.

However, I have to take the lion's share of the profits!"

Douglas was ecstatic: "Okay, that's what you said, I'll let you take the lion's share!"

After a pause, he continued, "But you can't go too far. I've put in a lot of effort, you can't let me suffer too much!"

"Then let's find a place and talk in detail. I also have a lot to ask you about!"

　Second update, still being revised!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)