In this unfair competition, the United States is destined to lose!
Faced with Edison's warning, the Oval Office fell into silence.
Although Edison did not give definite evidence that Ming Dynasty possessed "wireless telegraphy", the new word "wireless telegraphy" is proof that Ming Dynasty had started research in this area a few years ago. Now, everything
It all makes sense.
Of course, Edison's warning also made the senior U.S. government officials in the Oval Office, including President Hayes, all see the danger. While they frowned, they lit up cigars one after another, as if
What are you thinking about.
After thinking for a moment, Hayes looked at Edison and asked.
"Mr. Edison, has your laboratory conducted research in this area?"
"Mr. President, I hope that I can carry out research work in all aspects, but as I said before, individuals cannot fight against the country, gentlemen..."
Looking around at the people in the Oval Office, Edison said.
"Why did the Ming Dynasty transform from a ranch into a powerful industrial country in just a dozen years? Why is their technology ahead of other countries in the world? The reason why I went to the Ming Dynasty was to find this answer.
,"
After a pause, Edison turned his attention to President Hayes.
“In the United States and Europe, our inventors work alone, but in Ming Dynasty, there are hundreds of laboratories and tens of thousands of inventors, who work together to invent and innovate in various aspects.
The exceptions are all funded by the government, or even directly established by the government, such as the mysterious "Empire Central Laboratory". Half of Ming's inventions originated from this laboratory, and his funding sources came entirely from government funding.
, scientists only need to immerse themselves in invention and creation, and in the United States...many scientists and inventors even need to worry about bread, Mr. President!”
Looking directly at President Hayes, Edison said directly.
"A country that makes inventors worry about bread is destined to be a loser in this competition!"
Why did Edison say so much?
Without him!
Just for the money!
He saw an opportunity and saw the opportunity to get government funding. If he could get government funding, his laboratory could be further expanded and more scholars could be recruited.
Facing Edison's gaze, after thinking for a moment, President Hayes said.
"Mr. Edison, the U.S. government will not sit idly by and ignore this. If your laboratory can start developing "wireless telegraphy", I think the Navy Department will be very happy to fund your experiment!"
What can a lie bring?
Edison didn't know whether it would bring changes to the scientific research system in the United States, but one thing that was certain was that in the following time, he finally got a golden thigh that was thicker than a motorcycle. This golden thigh was
who?
Of course it's the U.S. Navy.
US Navy!
In recent years, the U.S. Navy, which has been engaged in an arms race with Ming Dynasty, is a real rich man! With funding from the Navy, the Edison Laboratory will definitely soar into the sky!
When he came to Washington, Edison was worried about returning to the United States, but when he left Washington, Edison was already full of fighting spirit - now, with the support of the U.S. Navy, how could the laboratory not grow!
In his excitement, Edison even forgot about the contract he signed with the U.S. Navy to develop a wireless station. Of course, when he returned to the laboratory, he would definitely recruit people and start working on the wireless telegraph machine. As for whether it was successful or not, then
It depends on God!
Almost on the day Edison signed the "wireless telegraph development contract" worth 200,000 US dollars with the U.S. Navy, the naval intelligence officer of the Ming Empire's Embassy in Washington received this information.
After obtaining this information, Gao Tianwei was stunned for a long time. In addition to his shock, he believed that a serious leak had occurred in the Ming Dynasty, so he immediately sent the information back to China. Just a few hours later, the telegram was sent to the Secretary of the Navy
In front of Li Nanlin.
"wu xian dian bao?"
Facing the name in the intelligence, Li Nanlin was stunned for a while before speaking.
"Is the information accurate?"
The reason why he has such doubts is because...this is completely a Chinese transliteration!
Different from Huaxia, as early as more than ten years ago, when Nanhua was first built, in order to facilitate the literacy work, Emperor Zhu Da introduced Hanyu Pinyin. After more than ten years of promotion, others said that it was those students who were like
People like Zuo Zongtang, who have never received Pinyin education, are somewhat familiar with Pinyin.
"There is no problem with the information, and it has been confirmed by the Investigation Department."
The answer from Wei Yunlei, Director of the Naval Intelligence Department, made Li Nanlin frown. He looked at the report in front of him for a while before speaking.
"According to the transliteration, if the intelligence is leaked, then it should be called a "radio station" or "radio", and this intelligence is called a "wireless telegram." Although on the surface, there seems to be no difference in meaning, but this
The article within one word is huge!”
After pondering for a moment, Li Nanlin continued.
"Logically speaking, if there is a leak, they will never use this Chinese transliteration of the name in order to keep it secret, and they also deliberately made a wrong word, which is a bit weird!"
"Lord Shangshu, could it be that it's a maze formation?"
The instinct of an intelligence officer made Wei Yunlei feel that this matter was definitely not that simple, and there must be some conspiracy.
"Is it to make us misjudge?"
"It is indeed possible"
After thinking for a moment, Li Nanlin asked.
"Didn't that Edison stay in the Ming Dynasty? Contact the Imperial Security Bureau and check the people who came into contact with the place where the guy stayed. We must check thoroughly."
There must be no sloppiness in the matter of confidentiality. After giving the order directly, Li Nanlin added.
"If someone is found to have leaked this information to him, he must be severely punished and brought to trial in a military court!"
Ming Dynasty is a country ruled by law. If someone breaks the law, he must be severely punished by law. Of course, compared with ordinary courts, the penalties of military courts are more severe. Since it is a case involving military secrets, it must be punished under the law.
Trial by military court.
"Don't worry, Lord Shangshu, I will definitely not disappoint you."
The subordinate's answer made Li Nanlin shake his head and said.
"It's not me, but you can't let the country down! Okay, go down! I'm waiting for your good news."