MTL - The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria’s Mandate of Heaven-v3 Chapter 73 Gift
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Russia, Saint Petersburg, Hermitage.
"Hello, Your Majesty the Tsar. Long time no see, how are you and your wife?" Compared with the enthusiasm of Tsar Nicholas I, Grand Duke Karl seemed much more rigid and indifferent.
But the former doesn't care, because this is exactly the latter's style. However, the atmosphere of the conversation between the two seemed very awkward. At this time, Queen Alexandra, who was sitting next to her, had to come out to smooth things over.
"Dear Carl, you still haven't answered my husband's question? And we have a great dinner, hope you feel at home."
To be honest, Archduke Karl himself was a lobbyist for the first time. He is an expert in war, but he can be said to be a mess when it comes to handling interpersonal relationships, and even has conflicts with his elder brother who is the emperor.
Especially after his wife died, he often locked himself in his study. The only pastime is to take his little daughter to observe military exercises or let the family's private guards practice.
However, this time, the jewel in his palm was absent from the trip to Russia. Of course it has nothing to do with Playboy Alexander.
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It was because she simply didn't understand that her father made a special trip to Russia, a place of bitter cold, for one thing, and simply hid in Venice.
"I came here specially to give gifts." Archduke Karl's answer was straightforward.
Queen Alexandra looked at her husband with questioning and playful eyes; it was the first time she had seen someone who spoke like her husband without beating around the bush.
Soon the waiters of the Winter Palace presented the gifts of the distinguished guests from afar. As boxes like works of art were opened one after another, exquisite and dazzling jewelry was displayed in front of Tsar Nicholas I and his family.
The jewels were all set with exquisite diamonds and sapphires and precious stones, obviously of impeccable workmanship, and were undoubtedly priceless treasures.
But there was no surprise on Nicholas I's face. He felt that a real soldier should not care about these extraneous things. But soon the appearance of a novelty changed his mind.
It was a revolver without a medicine pot, but with cartridges that were oddly conical. There is also a blueprint at the bottom of the box.
This immediately aroused the curiosity of the Tsar, and he asked, "Karl, what is this? Could it be an American pistol?" As a military fan, he naturally knew the famous Colt revolver, and he also collected a few of them. .
But because it is expensive and cannot be equipped with troops, so I don't pay much attention to this weapon.
However, this revolver is obviously different from the Colt 1835 he collected before, such as the difference in workmanship and materials, as well as the strangely shaped bullets.
"No, this is a pistol produced in Austria. It has been modified on the basis of the American Colt. It is far superior to the 1836 Colt in terms of reliability, power and accuracy."
Grand Duke Karl naturally knew what Nicholas I was most concerned about, but he deliberately made a pass, and then changed the subject.
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"It's paper-loaded ammunition, which can speed up the reloading speed of soldiers, increase the range and accuracy of rifles, and even change the mode of warfare.
But there is no proof, Your Majesty the Tsar, you had better try it yourself. "
After finishing speaking, Grand Duke Karl was going to get the revolver. Tsar Nicholas I on the side was watching it excitedly, while the spy chief Prince Liubai, who was in charge of the special third department, shouted "escort" and turned to Grand Duke Karl. rush away.
But as soon as Duke Liubai ran halfway, he was kicked out by a 1.2m long leg. He only felt that his body had left the ground, made several rolling movements in the air, and then fell heavily on the ground. Even the internal organs are about to be squeezed out.
In fact, Duke Liubai is not short. He is 175cm tall. He used to be a soldier, but he still looks like a child in front of the tall Nicholas I.
"You spoiler! If something bad happens again, I'll test you!"
Nicholas I treated Archduke Karl as a friend, and he didn't feel that Austria sent a very prestigious elder of the royal family to assassinate him; he saw that his ass-like subordinates couldn't even think about this. , That's why I couldn't suppress my anger.
Grand Duke Karl also seemed to have noticed something wrong with his behavior, so he hurriedly handed the box to the owner of the Winter Palace. "Your Majesty, I was negligent just now.
Prince Lyubai was also faithfully fulfilling his duties, and there was nothing wrong with that. "Nicolas I didn't care, but went straight past the box.
What he is most concerned about now is whether the bullet is as magical as his guests described. The bullet was loaded, the wheel was turned, and the whole set of movements was smooth and smooth, which made the Tsar feel very comfortable.
The gun doesn't have the sluggish feel of a Colt revolver at all, everything just feels so silky smooth. This is of course because the researchers under Franz used electroplating technology; it not only enhances the metal texture, but also increases the fluency between components, as well as corrosion resistance.
In a good mood, Nicholas I picked up his pistol and searched for the target in the palace, which frightened the accompanying officials in the palace.
But they didn't dare to make any evasive actions, for fear of making a fool of themselves and angering the Tsar, and they were really lucky to be targeted. Only Queen Alexandra looked at her husband with a smile.
She knew very well that he was just declaring his authority as the supreme ruler of all Russia, and at the same time he was deliberately testing whether these officials were really loyal and reliable.
Sure enough, Nicholas I put away his pistol after looking at it for a while.
"Karl, today we can go to my hunting ground and have a good time hunting! Compared with the wild boar and deer you often hunt~www.novelbuddy.com~We Russians prefer to hunt bears!"
"No problem, but before that, I have other gifts for your family." Archduke Karl said.
"What is that?" Nicholas I looked excited, but he was disappointed when he saw some clocks.
Although these new pocket watches have both timing and alarm functions. But none of them are new gadgets, which greatly reduced Nicholas I's interest.
But the design of the wristwatch made Her Majesty the Queen and the children feel very novel. Although there is no lack of meticulous and beautiful workmanship in pocket watches, wrist watches are obviously more suitable as decorations.
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What's more, the latter has another advantage. If you don't want to be seen wearing a watch, you can choose to stretch the sleeves to completely cover it up.
The watch industry in the 19th century was definitely a popular industry, but the transformation of the key technical tourbillon and escapement has been completed, so the intention to trigger an industrial revolution with technological advantages cannot be realized.
After many discussions between Franz and his experts, at most it can reduce costs through standardized production and industrialization, but its reputation cannot be compared with Swiss watches, let alone occupying the European market.
Although the Swiss watch industry started relatively late, after more than a hundred years of development, it has become highly specialized and intensive. Even the pioneers of the industrial revolution on the other side of the strait cannot compete with it, and can only desperately increase tariffs. To prevent its products from entering the British Isles.
