Chapter 623 – The Tangled Mellon
Chapter 623 The Tangled Myron
After listening to Paul’s explanation, Rodney XVIII was still puzzled and said, “Whether it’s an invention or a discovery, it seems to be something important.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.” Paul explained his point to him, “Discoveries, or theories, cannot be applied to the practice of productive activities, cannot directly affect the world and change our lives. They are already there, and we cannot monopolize something whose presence or absence we have no control over. Or, on the nobler side, they should be the communal wealth of all human beings and even of all intelligent races.”
“What we are really trying to protect are the technologies that have been invented on the basis of these theories that can literally change the world, affect people’s lives, and create great material wealth. And those theoretical discoveries that are public wealth are left to scholars to study and discuss.”
Rodney XVIII couldn’t stop nodding his head, while Catherine beside Paul was also listening attentively.
“Paul!” Erin shouted happily, “When that academic symposium or whatever it is is held, I’ll be sure to go to the Northwest Bay to attend it as well.”
Rodney XVIII said, “Well, tomorrow I’ll send out a proclamation in the King’s name to all of Aldo ……”
“Your Majesty!” Paul interrupted, “I would like it to be not just limited to Aldo, if possible.”
“Oh, merciful Father! You are greedy, when will your meeting take place?”
“It is expected to be six months from now!”
Rodney XVIII smiled, “All right, I promise. I hope those who see the announcement will be quick on their feet.”
Erin’s eyes gleamed, “Yay, scholars from all over the world coming together in one place to exchange ideas, that’s an exciting scene to think about.”
“I’m interested too!” August Rodney, who didn’t say much, interjected. “Might be able to meet a lot of machinery enthusiasts there. Ah …… perhaps machinery should be categorized as an invention.”
He smiled nervously.
“Let’s go together then! Ah, I still miss the Northwest Bay, and there’s a house I bought in Lakewood!” Erin enthusiastically extended an invitation to her cousin, “Paul, I’m looking forward to it even more, and I hope I’ll still see my acquaintances from the Tower of Bachelor Gabora.”
Paul looked at her with a smile, “Good luck with that wish.”
“Right, Paul!” The expression on Erin’s face suddenly became brilliant, her eyebrows raised and the corners of her mouth quirked up.
“Uh-huh!” Catherine, being the big sister, reminded him of his grooming.
“What’s the matter! We’re all on our own here!”
Erin’s words made Catherine’s face blush.
Erin continued with a double-take, “Why don’t we build the telegraph base station here? This way communication between Lakeheart Town and Jingyao wouldn’t have to take half a month! A day? A few hours? Or just a few minutes? We’ll be able to receive messages from each other!”
“Great idea!”
With a snap, Rodney XVIII actually slapped the table in front of him heavily, much to the surprise of his younger siblings; the older brother had always been a very stable man.
“I can’t believe I forgot about that one!”
He seemed to grumble to himself, frowning slightly.
“It’s my fault for being so busy these days.”
Rodney XVIII looked to Paul, “The telegraph is a good thing, my dear brother-in-law, you must help me get a set in the King’s Domain!”
He had learned about this thing when he was still talking to Paul about cooperation in the Northwest Bay, and at that time, he was fascinated by the fast way of communication, and immediately realized the great role it could play, especially in the aspect of strengthening the connection between the center of power and the local level.
“Hmmm! I still designed the telegraph code for the Northwest Gulf!”
Erin had an inviting look on her face.
“Telegraph?” Catherine made a puzzled noise.
I think she’d heard her sister talk about it, but had somewhat forgotten.
“I’ll explain! I’ll explain!”
Erin raised her hand.
The young princess quickly explained the workings of the optical signaling telegraph to her sister in clean, clear language. Catherine’s eyes widened, was it so amazing?
Ah, at the time, she just thought Erin was showing off a child’s toy and didn’t take it seriously.
It was Rodney XVIII’s reaction that brought Catherine’s attention back.
She mentally regretted that she should have gotten a set when her father was alive.
Irene’s note interested Eurico and August as well.
“If Your Majesty is interested in this, I can help! Just ……”
“And I’ll pay you, it’s a business.”
Rodney XVIII’s words put Paul’s mind at ease, setting up an optical telegraph system would cost a lot of money.
Irene reminded Rodney XVIII, “If we get Crystal Yew connected to Arda, we’ll need to go through a lot of territory.”
The king said, “I think the lords would be happy to tap into our communications system.”
……
“What? His Majesty the King is going to let me stay?”
Hearing the news that Paul brought back from the palace, Myron Garnard was shocked.
“Yes, His Majesty wants to place you in the management committee in charge of the Special Economic Zone.”
“I …… I ……”
Myron stammered, “I’m afraid I’m not up to the task.”
“The point is …… do you want to stay?”
Paul asked solemnly, staring into Myron’s eyes.
“What do …… you think about this, Paul? What should I do?”
“Oh, I hear you, you want to stay and make something of yourself.”
Paul said with a grin.
From Cameron’s tone and eyes, Paul could tell that Cameron was still very excited about the king’s appreciation of him.
It was inevitable that, as an ally about his own age, Myron had been under Paul’s radar in the Northwest Bay.
After all, as a traveler, Paul’s knowledge in his head made him a “prophet” in a sense.
For Paul’s radiance, not that Myron has any dissatisfaction or complaints, but such as to give him a chance to independently prove their own value, he is also very happy.
After all, in the side of Paul so many years, Mellon in the ear under the influence also know a lot of things.
“In that case.” Paul patted him on the shoulder, “Tomorrow you’ll go with me to the palace to answer the king. I think Rodney XVIII will jump for joy.”
Myron gave Paul a grateful look, “I suppose I should think about it a little longer.”
“All right, Myron. In any case, I will respect your decision. In fact, you can greatly strengthen our ties with the royal family if you stay.”
“Thank you, Paul. Don’t worry, if I decide to stay, I won’t leak a word about all the matters that need to be kept secret!”
“I trust you, Myron.”
Paul smiled and hugged him.
(End of chapter)