America 1869: A Doppelganger Every Day

TNT: also known as trinitrotoluene.

First synthesized by German chemist Julius Wilbrand in 1863, it was initially used as a yellow dye, and its explosive properties were discovered in 1891.

This information was something he saw by chance while browsing the internet in his previous life.

Without specific conditions, he simply couldn't remember.

But when the clone mentioned TNT, the memories in his mind became clear.

In other words, TNT has now been synthesized.

Moreover, the patent term is about to expire.

Of course, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that this stuff is still being used as yellow pigment.

Having realized this, Li Changsheng didn't speak, but immediately switched to his German clone. He immediately instructed his German clone to do everything in its power to find the inventor of TNT, this yellow pigment.

At the same time, if possible, buy out all of TNT's patents.

Seeing Li Changsheng's expression, the Canghai clone looked at Li Changsheng with some confusion.

Once he came to his senses, Li Changsheng burst into laughter and said...

"It won't be long before you have complete control of the Hawaiian Islands. No one, whether from Europe or America or from any country in the world, will dare to covet your Hawaiian Islands."

The clone Canghai exclaimed in shock.

"Could it be that you, the main body, have researched and developed TNT?"

Li Changsheng shook his head.

"I haven't figured it out, but the real researchers figured it out a decade ago."

"You don't have the relevant memories, so you don't know that TNT, this powerful drug, was originally just a yellow pigment."

"In the parallel world before we traveled through time, this yellow pigment would not be used as explosives for nearly 20 years."

"So we have at least 20 years to mass-produce TNT."

"Furthermore, I have already spoken with my German counterpart. If we can master all of TNT's technology, then it's possible that no one will know about TNT's existence for more than 20 years, or even longer."

"As long as we produce enough TNT, even without an atomic bomb, we can impersonate one and deter the world."

"I found some information in my memories of my previous life. Before we traveled through time, our country alone could produce tens of thousands of tons of TNT a year. If we add other countries, they probably produced at least hundreds of thousands or even millions of tons."

"The first bomb that the Japanese launched was equivalent to only 1.5 tons of TNT."

"So if we can produce 15 tons of TNT every year, it's equivalent to producing 15 mushroom eggs every year."

"We'll build TNT warehouses on all the islands of Hawaii, and at a suitable time, we'll pick a country that's going to attack Hawaii and drop a fake TNT bomb on it."

"It would deter people from all over the world."

"Hawaii will become an independent nation that no one will dare to provoke."

At this point, Li Changsheng became even more excited.

"Not just Hawaii, but once we get the patent, our clones in the Far East can also start mass production. As long as we can produce enough TNT, it will be invincible, whether for deterring others or for fighting wars."

"However, there is no benefit for us to use TNT in war. If other countries discover the existence of TNT, it will not be long before they can produce it, and then this deterrent effect will be gone."

"So we are just producing and storing large quantities, and will not use them for the time being unless absolutely necessary."

"TNT can be our last resort."

"We have many agents in various countries who sell explosives, so we only use Nobel's explosives to arm ourselves and will never use TNT unless absolutely necessary."

The clone nodded, its face full of excitement.

"That's definitely how it should be."

"With TNT, my Hawaii will be no problem anymore."

"The Kingdom of Hawaii will become a permanently independent kingdom."

"However, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to maintain the status quo for the time being."

"Once I acquire the TNT patent, build the factory, and even produce a large quantity of TNT, I can begin to immigrate Chinese people in large numbers."

"We aim to make Hawaii a Chinese kingdom within ten years, with a population of over one million."

"So now I need you to leave me with more clones."

"These clones made them both native Hawaiian leaders and Chinese leaders."

"I don't need more. Just 50 clones should be enough to completely control Hawaii."

Li Changsheng shook his head.

"50 clones are too few."

"There are hundreds of countries around the world, and many of them don't need too many branches."

"The number of countries that truly need to be split into two is probably only a few or a dozen."

"Control of Hawaii is absolutely crucial."

"According to my previous thinking, I would take complete control of California, if possible."

"Add to that the Far East, which is now completely under the control of the clone, and Hawaii, which you control, and you can form a strategic alliance."

"Once these three areas are fully developed, we will be in charge of the Pacific Ocean in the future."

"So your Hawaiian Islands only have 50 clones, that's not enough. I will try my best to get you 300 clones to control everything in Hawaii."

"Of these 300 people, I will leave you 50 local clones to control and change the locals. The rest will all be Chinese, and the clones will control the Chinese. Otherwise, even if the Chinese immigrate here, they will be a disorganized mess."

"Only by controlling all these people can Hawaii develop."

"But none of this is urgent, after all, it will be many years before Hawaii is incorporated into the United States."

"Moreover, other places also need clones. I can only give you 100 a year at most. I will try to give you 300 clones within three years so that you can completely control Hawaii."

"As for now, let's seize the opportunity to develop Hawaii and recruit more Chinese people to lay a solid foundation here."

"However, you can't do this."

"There's only one thing you need to do."

"That means you're using your status as king to develop the islands of Hawaii, and in the undeveloped areas, you're just using your status as king to pursue your own interests."

"By handing over the development of the volcano park entirely to me, you are proving to everyone that you only want your own interests, and the volcano park is just an explanation to the people."

"Only in this way can we lower the guard of others and prevent Western countries from overthinking things. Don't say we want to retake the Hawaiian Islands in advance."

The clone nodded.

"This is easy to do. I'll become a tyrannical ruler, and I think Western countries would be happy to see that happen."