Conquering the world from the Kaiser's driver

After thinking for a long time, everyone couldn't come up with any good solution. Lin Shangzhou had no choice but to put the workers' affairs on hold temporarily.

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Chapter 126 Harvot's Request

The workers' idea of ​​developing in the factory could not be realized for the time being, so Huo Wen suggested that they could go to work in the new newspaper. Lin Shangzhou agreed to this proposal because the newspaper happened to be short of people.

He and Louis left the workers' room with a depressed look. As they walked up the stairs to the third floor, Lin Shangzhou now felt a deep sense of powerlessness. It was still okay in Strasbourg, as he could rely on the Social Democratic government to do something, but in Berlin he could not expect the Central Party government to do anything.

(I wish I had a system...)

Lin Shangzhou thought to himself that it would be nice to have a system that could help him solve all those strange problems. He didn't ask for an omnipotent system, and a national policy system that could make him perfect would be enough. It would be best if he could edit the national policy himself.

With this system, he can directly edit and use national policies to achieve his goals. This is much more comfortable than developing on his own. However, this is just a thought. He has been here for almost a year. How could another system pop up?

Having said that, Lin Shangzhou actually still hoped to think so, and then the next second a prompt sound came to his ears: Ding, the xxxx system has been activated.

Then he actually heard a voice, but unfortunately it was Louis's voice.

"Fritts, don't be too discouraged. We can definitely find a solution."

Seeing that he looked depressed, Louis gave him some words of encouragement.

"Ah."

Lin Shangzhou nodded, cheered himself up, and quickly walked up the stairs.

Arriving at the door of the room on the third floor, Lin Shangzhou reached out and knocked on the door for the third time. After more than ten seconds, the door was opened and it was Kevin who opened it.

"Ah, Fritz, you're here, come in."

Kevin happily invited Lin Shangzhou and Louis in. After entering the room, Lin Shangzhou looked around the living room as usual. There was no one else in the living room except the three of them, so he asked Kevin: "Kevin, where is Harvot?"

"You mean Mr. Qiao Ji? He is organizing the experimental equipment in the laboratory on the fourth floor. He went out yesterday afternoon and didn't come back until very late. He was unable to finish organizing all the experimental equipment last night, so he went to organize it after getting up and having breakfast today."

Kevin replied.

"Well, I see."

Lin Shangzhou nodded, and then said to Kevin: "Kevin, Louis and I are going to open a newspaper. I will be the editor-in-chief, and I would like to ask you to be my assistant. What do you think?"

Both of them work in government departments in Strasbourg, but Lin Shangzhou is currently unable to work in the Berlin government. Even if he enters the Berlin government department, he believes that Klein will make things difficult for him, so it is better not to go than to suffer in the right-wing government.

Kevin came here with him. Although he is very capable, it would be a punishment for such a person to join the right-wing government. Lin Shangzhou's secretary Letitia has now become a maid in Wuyou Palace. He just happened to be in need of an assistant, and Kevin is just the right person.

When Kevin heard Lin Shangzhou invite him to be his assistant, he felt a little disappointed even though he was prepared. Of course, he immediately agreed to Lin Shangzhou's invitation.

"Of course I am willing. I will do my best to be your assistant."

Lin Shangzhou patted his shoulder and said, "Well, that's great. I'll come and let you know when the newspaper office opens. Before that, just do what you want to do. If you want to go shopping in Berlin or rest in the apartment, that's fine..."

As he was talking, he thought of one thing: how to pay for the living expenses of these people in the apartment? These people must not have brought much money with them, and they also spent some money on daily necessities. Before the newspaper opened, they had no source of income in Berlin. Although the opening of the newspaper would definitely happen in the next few days, Lin Shangzhou couldn't let these good comrades who followed him to Berlin have no money to spend.

So he said generously: "Kevin, it will take a few days for the newspaper to open. Do you have enough living expenses during this period? If not, you can ask Louis and me for it now. We will give you as much as you want."

Hearing Lin Shangzhou mentioning himself, Louis chuckled and nudged Lin Shangzhou's arm with his elbow. He was not angry about this because the newspaper was jointly run by the two of them, with him providing the money and Lin Shangzhou providing the manpower.

Although the employees of the Qianjin Daily were all veterans of his newspaper, the Workers' Daily, they might not have followed him if it weren't for Lin Shangzhou.

Kevin smiled and said, "No, no, Mr. Bonaparte has already given us a sum of living expenses. The money is kept by Mr. Goebbels on the first floor. We are not short of money at all."

"As long as you are not short of money."

As Lin Shangzhou spoke, he turned to look at Louis. He hugged Louis and said with a grin, "Thank you."

Louis was very touched by the sincere thanks. He waved his hand cheerfully and said, "Oh, why thank me? We run this newspaper together. It's only natural."

Kevin had finished dealing with things on his side, and it was time to find Harvot. The two walked out of the room on the third floor and walked up the stairs to the fourth floor. When they arrived at the fourth floor, they saw that the door of the room on the fourth floor was wide open, and there were voices coming from inside.

Lin Shangzhou pushed the door open and walked in. What he saw was a living room that could be described as bare. However, there was a large table in the middle of the living room with various instruments on it, and Harvot was sorting out the equipment that was still in the box.

Harvot also heard the noise behind him, so he put down what he was holding and turned to look. When he saw that it was Lin Shangzhou, his face lit up with joy at first, but then the joy gradually faded as if he had thought of something.

Lin Shangzhou and Louis were a little puzzled by his behavior. Did something happen to Harvot?

Since he had doubts, Lin Shangzhou expressed them. He asked Harvot, "Harvot, did you have anything to say to me just now?"

Harvot nodded hesitantly, and then replied: "It's like this, I went around the universities in Berlin yesterday, and I showed some people the design of the ether communicator, but most people were not interested..."

Hearing that Harvot said that he had shown the design drawings of the communicator to others, Lin Shangzhou felt reluctant, because he hoped to temporarily monopolize the technology of the ether communicator. If he wanted to reveal it to others, he would have to wait until he developed iterative technology. Fortunately, Harvot only showed the design drawings to others, and most people were not interested.

(Should I tell Harvot about my idea?)

Lin Shangzhou thought about it in his heart, and after thinking about it, he felt that it was necessary to say it, but there was no need to emphasize it too much. As long as the Havot people were on his side, there was no need to worry too much. If he pushed too hard, it would have a counterproductive effect.

Harvotte didn't know what was in Lin Shangzhou's mind. He continued, "But I met someone at the Technical University of Berlin."

At this point, Havot's eyes lit up and he became much more excited.

"He pointed out the deficiencies in the communicator drawings and helped me improve them. I also talked to him for a long time. I introduced the ether communicator to him, and he showed great interest in it..."

Hearing this, Lin Shangzhou understood why Havot's eyes suddenly lit up. This was like meeting a soulmate. No wonder he was so excited.

His words also made Lin Shangzhou happy, because the stranger helped improve the design of the ether communicator, which was a good thing worth being happy about.

"Before I left the Technical University of Berlin last night, I wanted to invite him to come here today so that I could show him the communicator and work with him to see if there was anything that could be improved on the design of the communicator. But he told me that he had a huge debt due to family changes, and in addition to studying, he had to work several part-time jobs to earn money to pay off his debts, so he didn't have time to come."

Harvot's eyes dimmed and his expression became a little lost. Lin Shangzhou could understand his loss. He finally met a friend who was willing to understand him and even point out the shortcomings of his design, but the other party was unable to communicate with him in depth because of his debt.

Lin Shangzhou crossed his arms, looked at Harvotte and asked, "So, do you want to ask me for something?"

He had already guessed what Havot wanted to do, but this matter needed to be brought up by Havot himself.

"Forehead…"

After hesitating for a few seconds, Harvot said to Lin Shangzhou, "I want to use part of the funds you gave me to help my new friend pay off his debts, so that he can spare time to come here and improve the communicator with me."

He emphasized the latter sentence. Harvot knew that Lin Shangzhou cared about his research, so he hoped that saying this would make him agree to his request.

Louis frowned at Harvot. He was somewhat dissatisfied with the scientist's request because he knew that Lin Shangzhou was different from him. He only had so much money. If Harvot took out part of the experimental funds given to him by Lin Shangzhou to pay off the debt of his new friend, it would not be long before he would have to ask Lin Shangzhou for money again.

Although he could also invest in this project, he was angry at Havot for not treating money as money.

So Louis asked, "Havot, isn't it inappropriate for you to use the funds given to you by Fritz for areas unrelated to research?"

"Although you said that your new friend could help you improve the communicator, you also said that he only pointed out the shortcomings in the design of the communicator. Although improving the design will improve the performance of the communicator, I don't think such an improvement is enough to specifically spend money to help your new friend."

Louis' words were very sharp, and Harvot didn't know how to respond. It was really not worthwhile to spend money to help someone pay off their debts if the design was just improved, not to mention that the money spent was not his.

Lin Shangzhou was very surprised and curious about Louis's temper. Why did he get angry about this?

He hurriedly advised: "Luis, improving the shape is also very beneficial. Anyway, the shape will be improved in the future, why not do it at the same time as the equipment research?"

"alright."

Since Lin Shangzhou said so, Louis didn't know what to say. He crossed his arms and stopped talking.

Seeing that Louis' temper had subsided, Lin Shangzhou was slightly relieved. He asked Harvot, "What's the name of your new friend? How much debt does he owe? If it's within an acceptable range, I'll allow you to use part of your research funds to help him pay off his debt."

Harvot looked at Lin Shangzhou with joy. He had prepared himself to be rejected, but Lin Shangzhou agreed to his request.

He clenched his fists excitedly, took a few deep breaths to calm himself down, and then said to Lin Shangzhou:

"My friend's name is Konrad Zuse, and his family is in debt of two thousand marks."

Hearing this name, Lin Shangzhou was stunned...

"Conrad Zuse?"

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Chapter 127 Communication Range of the Experimental Communicator

Conrad Zuse, Lin Shangzhou knew this person. He was a scientist who made great contributions to the invention of computers. He developed the z1941 computer in 3, and his policies were also mentioned in both KR and KX's national policies.

Lin Shangzhou remembered that the national policy about him was a scientific and technological policy named "Support Konrad Zuse". After clicking on this national policy, he could unlock and support two other scientific and technological national policies: "Support Einstein and Meitner" and "Support von Braun". The first national policy was to obtain an electronics research bonus and directly unlock radio technology, while the next two national policies were nuclear research bonus and rocket research bonus respectively.

Lin Shangzhou didn't know much about Meitner, but since the national policy gave a bonus to nuclear research, this lady, like Einstein, had made great achievements in nuclear research.

As for von Braun, Lin Shangzhou is more familiar with him. He is the chief designer of the German V2 rocket. After the war, he went to the United States to help the United States develop the Saturn V launch vehicle. Overall, he is a very great rocket scientist.

Let’s not talk about these three for now. Compared with these scientists whom he cannot contact yet, Lin Shangzhou is more concerned about Conrad Zuse mentioned by Harvotte in front of him.

Harvotte said that Lin Shangzhou really did not expect that Conrad Zuse was still in college (in fact, he did not know that von Braun was also studying at the Technical University of Berlin), and even owed a considerable debt. But it was also good this way, because Lin Shangzhou could fund him to complete his studies and achieve his goal of recruiting the future "father of computer" (not entirely) for his own use.

Lin Shangzhou did not understand the development history of computers, and the immature computer technology could not play a big role in promoting the development of science and technology in this era. However, he knew that the future development of science and technology could not be separated from computers, so Lin Shangzhou decided to win over this scientist, who was still a young college student, to his camp.

In short, it is to fund his studies. It is definitely not possible to directly help others pay back the debt. That is too unreasonable. Lin Shangzhou wants to gain Conrad's trust by funding his studies, and then use him for his own purposes in the future. Of course, this future is the future in which he successfully leads the Social Democratic Party to win the general election. If he fails, then these scientists will have nothing to do with him.

So he said to Harvot, "Harvot, how about this? Don't use your funds to help him pay off his debts. It's not appropriate to help him pay off his debts directly. It would be better to allocate part of your research funds to help your friend complete his studies. This is also easier to accept. After all, it's not uncommon to help others go to school."

Harvot nodded happily. Although it was not a direct repayment of the debt, it was enough to relieve Conrad's pressure. Of course, he was in high spirits and knew that Lin Shangzhou's investment had a purpose. Harvot also knew his purpose, which was to let Conrad conduct research on the ether communicator with him.

He said to Lin Shangzhou: "Let me thank you for your generosity on behalf of my friend. I will bring him here to improve the communicator together. I believe that the communicator we improve will satisfy you."

"Ah."

Lin Shangzhou nodded with satisfaction. He was looking forward to what kind of surprises the collision of ideas between the two scientists, Harvot and Conrad, would bring him.

Harvot was in a very high mood now. After solving his friend's troubles, he remembered that Mr. Louis beside Lin Shangzhou had never used the ether communicator. At the same time, he also remembered what Lin Shangzhou had said to him before, that he would take him to Berlin to meet someone who could get the old equipment of the magic army.

So he turned around hurriedly and took out a square black box from the big box. Lin Shangzhou and Louis were curious about it and moved closer. When they moved closer, Harvot just opened the box, and there were two communicators inside.

Harvot picked up a communicator and started debugging it. As he was debugging, he said, "I remember Mr. Louis didn't use the communicator last time, so let's make up for the regret today."

Hearing him let him try the ether communicator, Louis raised his eyebrows, and his face was immediately full of curiosity, looking forward to what kind of surprises this communicator can bring him.

Harvot's technique of debugging the communicator has become very proficient. He debugged the communicator in just a sentence. He handed the debugged communicator to Louis, and then began to debug another communicator.

Louis curiously took the communicator in front of his eyes and observed it, then put it to his ear and listened carefully to what was coming out. The result disappointed him a little, as all he heard was noise.

Seeing him do this, Lin Shangzhou said to him, "You can only hear noise now. If you want to talk, you need to wait until Harvot finishes debugging the other communicator."

"alright."

Louis took the communicator away from his ear, but as soon as he took it away, Harvot turned to him with another debugged communicator and said, "Mr. Louis, you can talk now."

Seeing this, Louis couldn't wait to put the communicator to his ear. Havot took the communicator to his mouth and spoke a few words into the mouthpiece. Then Louis' expression slowly became surprised. He heard Havot's voice coming from the communicator, and it came out at the same time and the voice was very clear.

He immediately put down the communicator and asked Havot, "Havot, what is the longest communication distance that the communicator can achieve at present?"

"Forehead…"

Harvot's expression became awkward. He touched his nose and said, "I'm sorry, I haven't tried this, but it should be possible to do it a few kilometers away."

"How many kilometers away?"

Louis looked at the communicator thoughtfully and muttered softly. After a few seconds, he suddenly looked up and said to Havot, "Havot, if you don't mind, we can test its maximum communication range now."

Lin Shangzhou immediately understood what Louis meant. He wanted to drive to a distant place to test the communication range of the communicator.

Harvot hesitated for a moment before reacting, and when he did, he nodded.

"of course can."

Then Louis put the communicator in his hand into the box, took the key from Lin Shangzhou, and walked out of the room with the box. He wanted to drive to a distant place to test the current maximum communication distance of the communicator.

Lin Shangzhou waited in the apartment with Harvotte for him to speak into the communicator and report the distance.

A few minutes later, Louis' voice came from the communicator in Harvot's hand. The two communicators were one kilometer apart, and the voice was very clear and without any noise.

After that, Louis would communicate once for every kilometer away. After continuous testing, Lin Shangzhou and others came to the conclusion that the most effective communication distance of the current communicator is within 10 kilometers. Beyond 10 kilometers, the signal will deteriorate and can be extended to 15 kilometers at most. Beyond 15 kilometers, all they can hear is noise.

More than an hour later, Louis returned to the apartment with the communicator. They were quite satisfied with the result. The communication range of 15 kilometers was enough for information transmission on the front line battlefield, and this was just a test model. Lin Shangzhou believed that the communication range of future models could be even farther.

Louis returned the communicator to Harvot and said admiringly, "This is a really good thing, it's really great!"

Harvot smiled and put the communicator back into the black box. Lin Shangzhou nodded and said, "Yes, the communication distance of the experimental model can reach 15 kilometers. If we can use better quality titanium to make communicators in the future, I believe the communication distance can be even longer."

"Havot, keep the communicator. I'll take you to see the man I mentioned who can get the old equipment of the magic army."

Hearing this, Harvot paused for a moment, then excitedly closed the lid of the box. He walked to the side and picked up a brown suitcase. Returning to the table, he put the suitcase on the table, then opened the suitcase and put the black box in it.

"Mr. Fritz, I'm ready."

He said excitedly to Lin Shangzhou while carrying the suitcase.

Seeing this, Louis patted Lin Shangzhou on the shoulder and said, "Then I won't go. Lady Cecilia may not welcome me to go..."

"No."