Fox of France

In addition to this gun, "Bonaparte Arsenal" also displayed various other types of weapons, many of which are actually just some improvements of some old fist products that you have seen before. The biggest improvement is to change the original material from iron to steel.

In addition, the Bonaparte Arsenal also demonstrated a newest technology-smokeless gunpowder. According to the introduction in the manual, this kind of gunpowder is combined with a steel barrel to allow the bullet to achieve a higher muzzle velocity, thereby achieving a higher range. In addition, it can also reduce the fog on the battlefield, and make the shooter's position more concealed and less likely to be discovered...

Seeing this, even Watt, who was not radical on the Irish issue, felt a deep malice.

In addition to guns, "Bonaparte Arsenal" also produces all kinds of cold weapons, daggers, bayonets, various switchblades or butterfly knives. Seeing these things, Watt couldn't help frowning. Because these things are already very common in the UK, some British companies have even begun to copy these things.

And the popularity of such things in England is even more disgusting to Watt and others than the popularity of landmine rifles in Ireland. After all, in Ireland, most of the people killed and injured by landmines were only British civilians, and these threats are still far away from Watt and others. As long as they don’t go to Ireland by themselves, they basically won’t encounter such dangers .

But switchblade knives and butterfly knives are different. Their popularity, in a sense, means the corruption of law and order. Of course, the law and order in London or any English city is not very good. But switchblades and butterfly knives amplify this not so good.

These two kinds of knives are really too hidden. Before those thieves show their knives, the victim may not be prepared at all. Recently, quite a few policemen have been stabbed or even killed by thieves using this thing. As a reaction, the police have also become more sensitive and more likely to use violence. Therefore, the police in London have generally begun to equip revolvers, and there have been several incidents where innocent passers-by were injured due to indiscriminate shooting.

The dangers posed by these knives were more imminent than the dangers of Ireland, so in Watt's view, these things were more abominable than rifled guns and land mines.

But little Bolton's eye was attracted by a French knife.

"Mr. Watt, come and take a look at this knife."

Watt walked over and saw a strange pocket knife in a glass display case. Unlike ordinary folding knives, there is not only one blade in this folding knife, but besides a main blade, there are many other things, such as small scissors, small screwdrivers, small compass and other various delicate things. gadgets.

"Hehe, Mr. Watt, look, this thing is very interesting." Little Bolton pointed to the knife and said to Watt.

"It just looks good." Watt shook his head. "As a tool, these things are too small, and they are far from being easy to use normally."

"That's true, but it's good to buy it back for the kids," Bolton said.

Watt agrees with this point of view, and he also thinks it is good to buy this little thing and let the children make some gadgets with it, so as to exercise their hands-on ability. And since the French can integrate so many things in such a small knife, they are still really creative.

They walked and chatted and looked around.

"Well, this saber...well...Mr. Watt, Mr. Watt, look, look, this...is this the legendary Damascus knife? My God, the French have mastered this technology, I I thought this kind of knife had been lost!"

Of course, the technology of the real Damascus knife has been lost. This saber full of beautiful patterns is actually just a technique of folding and forging a variety of steel materials, and then using pickling techniques to wash out the patterns. But Bolton didn't know, so although he looked at the price and thought it was a bit expensive, he already planned to buy two to take back as decorations.

In addition, there is a very special kind of shovel, in addition to shoveling soil, there are more than a dozen very practical functions, and the price is not too expensive. Watt felt that it would be very good if he bought a little and went back to sell it.

The two walked around for a while. Except for the three in the middle, the other exhibition halls were relatively simple. They were nothing more than various red wines from the Bordeaux Wine Alliance and food from the French Veterans Association. As for the various exhibition halls for foreigners, they have basically not had time to decorate them, and they are still empty.

The two of them walked around for a while, and they were a little tired. Pierre took them to rest in the small villas assigned to them according to their numbers. Merchants who can only display their products on the square can only stay in ordinary hotels next to them.

On the second night when Watt and Bolton Jr. stayed here, several people came to their residence and begged to see Watt.

"I'm Joseph Bonaparte. I just came back from the south. I heard that Mr. Watt is here, so I came here to visit him." The man said to William Murdoch, Watt's assistant.

"Ah, so it's Professor Bonaparte." William Murdoch was immediately in awe. In the British propaganda, Napoleon was of course hacked in various ways, and Joseph was no exception. Basically, what was the later "Fu Manchu" like, Joseph was once hacked. But even if it is so black, the British can't use Joseph's first law, Joseph's second law, Joseph's first... Therefore, black is black, even when they are still at war, the British still have some respect for Joseph.

People in the scientific community are naturally less affected by this. Although they are unwilling to admit that the center of science has shifted from Britain to France out of political correctness and personal interests, they are the most representative of this. Joseph Bonaparte, who has always been inclined, still admires him from the bottom of his heart. Now that Watt is here, Joseph came to visit in person. Watt will definitely be able to talk about this matter for many days when he goes back. As Watt's assistant, William Murdoch also feels very proud.

"Professor Bonaparte, please come in. I'll call Mr. Watt right away. He's discussing things with Mr. Bolton up there." William Murdoch ushered Joseph in, asked his servant to pour tea for Joseph, and took it himself A candlestick, ready to go upstairs and call Watt.

Although it was already dark at this time, it was only just seven o'clock, and Watt and Bolt Jr. were not asleep. The two were drinking tea in the small living room upstairs and discussing what they had seen during the day.

When William Murdoch came up to tell them that Professor Bonaparte was here to pay a visit in person, they both got up and hurried down the stairs.

"Ah, Dean Bonaparte." Watt said as he walked forward, "I have been wanting to visit you since I arrived in Paris. It's a pity that you went to the south. At that time, we were very upset and thought we would miss you. Yes. To see you, I can say that this trip was worthwhile."

After exchanging a few words of pleasantries, the two sat down on the sofa in the living room.

"President Bonaparte, what's the matter with you coming here to see me?" Watt asked.

"There are a few things," replied Joseph, "a few business matters first. You know, Monsieur Watt, that I am now President of the French Academy of Sciences. At first we all thought that Monsieur Lavoisier should hold the position, but Lavoisier Mr. Xi has always been unwilling to be distracted by such general affairs, so I had no choice but to become the dean without knowing the heights of heaven and earth.

But since he became the dean, of course he has to do something for the Academy of Sciences and for science. I have always believed that science has no national boundaries and is the common wealth of all mankind. The development of science requires mutual cooperation among the best scientists in various countries. Mr Watt, you are a member of the English Academy. The English Academy of Sciences has made great contributions to the history of science, and you yourself are also a great scientist who has made epoch-making contributions to the progress of mankind. Therefore, I am here today to invite you to serve as a visiting academician of the French Academy of Sciences. "

It is a very honorable thing to be a visiting academician of the French Academy of Sciences. Of course Watt is very happy in his heart, but the necessary politeness is still required. Moreover, Joseph's evaluation of himself earlier is "for the sake of mankind." A great scientist who has made epoch-making contributions to progress” is too high. Considering Joseph's current status in the scientific community, this evaluation is enough for Watt to go back to England for a month. But the necessary humility is also needed.

"President Bonaparte, I am very honored to have such an invitation. What you said just now is that science has no borders, and scientists from all over the world should work together. I agree very much. But your praise of me really makes me Blushing," Watt said.

"Ah, Mr. Watt, when I was studying the history of human science, I divided the history of human civilization into several stages in terms of how humans obtain and use energy.

The first is the primitive stage. Humans in this era are basically beasts, and the way they obtain energy is to find natural energy-rich food. This is how all beasts get their energy, whether it's grass or meat. People at this stage are not at all civilized, but closer to beasts. "

Watt nodded, and he listened carefully to Joseph's words, because these words might be taken back to brag.

Joseph said: "Later, humans invented two ways to obtain energy, one is planting and the other is animal husbandry. According to the research of Mr. Van Helmont, the source of energy for the growth of plants is sunlight. Regardless of planting or animal husbandry, Even earlier beast-style survivals used the energy of solar radiation. It’s just that planting and animal husbandry are more efficient ways of using energy. Mastering this way of using energy can be regarded as a step forward threshold of civilization.

In the thousands of years since then, although many changes have taken place, this way of obtaining energy has not changed much. Occasionally, some wind energy and water energy are used, but they are also very limited. It wasn't until you succeeded in improving the steam engine that the energy available to human beings was greatly expanded, and mineral energy was widely used. This is a huge step in the way of human civilization, and it cannot be overestimated. "

Joseph's theory is very novel, and more importantly, he fits Watt's needs very well. Watt felt that with this theory, he could play for a whole year after he went back, or for a lifetime. So he said with a smile on his face:

"Dean Bonaparte, you are really flattering yourself. You just said a few things. May I ask if there is anything else you can do for me?"