Chapter 1431: Transaction Successful

Egypt.

Longyan and Britain engaged in intense negotiations, with both sides basing their discussions on a series of issues such as exchanging a city and jointly attacking France.

They conducted in-depth and friendly communication, and personnel from both sides expressed their opinions fully.

In the end, they "struck" a consensus.

Britain agreed to Longyan's proposal, but Longyan had to provide certain technical support, such as the Steam Engine on the Longyan Supply Ship.

Jiang Xuan agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Nashadier expressed strong incomprehension regarding this, as the Steam Engine represented one of Longyan's highest levels of technology.

It was precisely because of the Giant Steam Engine that the Longyan Supply Ship could be so dazzling on the high seas.

With this, the two sides reached a cooperation; the Spokesperson and representative for Britain in Egypt did not linger in Cairo and left that very day.

When leaving, Dike's expression was very unsightly, and he could not help but give Jiang Xuan an internationally recognized gesture.

Expressing his strong dissatisfaction, Dike had no choice but to accept his defeat.

After Dike left, Nashadier looked at Jiang Xuan with a serious face.

"Are you really going to trade the Giant Steam Engine from our supply ship with Britain?"

Jiang Xuan looked calmly at Nashadier's serious face and nodded.

Nashadier's brows furrowed sharply, and he questioned: "This is important technology of our Longyan; how could you just sell it off so easily!"

Jiang Xuan blinked: "Is there a problem?"

This remark left Nashadier stunned; what did he mean by "is there a problem"? The problem was huge, alright!

"That is Longyan's cutting-edge technology, and you just sold it off like that?"

"If Britain masters our technology, then we will have created a formidable enemy on the high seas."

Jiang Xuan watched and listened with a serious expression as Nashadier's spit flew everywhere.

When expressing himself intensely, he would even gesture frantically.

Regarding this, Jiang Xuan indicated that everything was under control.

It was impossible for problems to arise, and if they really did, he would take full responsibility.

Moreover, Jiang Xuan stated quite calmly that it was just a Steam Engine that was the best-tuned at Longyan's current stage, so what was there to make a fuss about.

The Laboratory in Liangzhou was still researching improvements for this kind of Steam Engine.

Furthermore, the Laboratory had even expressed that this kind of Steam Engine was too trashy, looking quite disgusted.

Through Jiang Xuan's words, he could even clearly sense the disdainful expression of the Liangzhou Laboratory when they praised this Giant Steam Engine, which was the most powerful one Longyan had at the current stage.

Because when Jiang Xuan said this, he also had a look of disdain.

Nashadier opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but he couldn't find the words.

He had been coveting the Giant Engine on the Longyan Supply Ship for a long time.

With that thing, he would have an extra guarantee for galloping on the sea, and with a fleet equipped with the Giant Engine in the Suez Canal, he thought of himself as a figure who dominated on land.

Standing on the deck, wielding the Longyan Long Saber, and saying a line that he didn't know who had said—perhaps it was Liu Zheng.

"Wherever the sword points, it is all mine."

If Liu Zheng were there, he would definitely give Nashadier a knock on the head; such a cringey line was not something he had said.

Unfortunately, Liu Zheng was not there.

Jiang Xuan did not know Nashadier's inner thoughts, nor could he replace Liu Zheng in giving Nashadier a flick to the forehead.

Now, Nashadier watched as Jiang Xuan sold the Longyan Steam Engine to the British just like that, even though it was exchanged for cooperation with Britain and huge benefits.

But Nashadier felt as if his heart were being cut by a knife, just like something he had his eye on, something he desperately wanted to obtain.

He had wanted it for a long time, and the other party had turned around and sold it off.

This feeling was instantly heartbreaking.

Jiang Xuan's young eyes now seemed to be able to see through

Nashadier's thoughts, and he said calmly: "Who said I am selling it to the British right now?"

"But you have already promised Dike that you would sell them the Giant Steam Engine," Nashadier retorted.

Jiang Xuan sneered: "But did we say when we would give it to them?"

"No."

Nashadier: "..."

"Are we not going to cooperate with Britain? France is our main target now, but once the enemy France is gone, Britain will become our new enemy!"

"By that time, Britain will have mastered Longyan's Steam Engine." And not me... Nashadier sighed inwardly.

Nashadier did not continue; everyone knew what the outcome would be.

Britain would build a navy even more powerful than the current one, and all of this would be caused by Jiang Xuan.

"Selling it to them is even better."

Jiang Xuan said directly.

Nashadier looked at Jiang Xuan in astonishment.

"Your perspective is too narrow; Britain's current technology is far inferior to ours. We gave them the best, and no matter how they develop in the future, they will never be able to jump out of our framework."

"At that time, their technology will be limited by this."

Technological shackles!

This move was ruthless, directly cutting off Britain's future technological development. From now on, as long as Britain wanted to make developments or changes to the Giant Steam Engine, they would have to rely on Longyan.

With such precise instruments, their scientists would become obsessed with them, believe that everything on them was correct, and have their thinking subtly influenced bit by bit.

At that time, Longyan's technology would be an insurmountable mountain, while their own domestic technological research and development would come to a complete halt.

Nashadier was stunned, and the way he looked at Jiang Xuan's expression changed.

To think that this thick-browed, big-eyed fellow could come up with such a vicious... excellent scheme; he is truly a fine apprentice taught by himself.

It was just that Nashadier still had the feeling that something he had earmarked had been snatched away.

Jiang Xuan patted Nashadier on the shoulder and said, "General, the Steam Engine is ultimately not the future; Lord Liu Zheng once said that the future is about to arrive."

Nashadier was taken aback; the Steam Engine was indeed too cumbersome and bulky at the current stage, and it was extremely complex and tedious to use.

But even with all its various drawbacks, the Steam Engine was currently an irreplaceable thing.

The current Steamships and the Yinzhou warships all relied on the Steam Engine for propulsion; Longyan had undoubtedly led Longyan to the forefront of the era.

The Steam Engines that Longyan currently possessed were the best in the world.

Nashadier murmured to himself, "The future is about to arrive..."

If these words had truly come from the mouth of Liu Zheng, he would have believed them completely, but the one relaying these words now was Jiang Xuan.

This made Nashadier not quite dare to believe it.

"But you still haven't said why you think Britain won't jump out to impose a technological blockade on us?" Nashadier asked in a deep voice.

No matter how good Jiang Xuan's words sounded, Britain could not be underestimated; the current level of industrial development in Britain was not behind that of Longyan.

Longyan had so many powerful weapons all because the direction Liu Zheng led them in was correct.

Yet, the British side was not weak in this regard either.