Chapter 623: Troubled Mai Long

After listening to Paul's explanation, Rodney XVIII still said doubtfully: "Whether it is invention or discovery, it seems to be very important."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Paul explained his point of view to him: "Discovery, or theory, cannot be applied to production practice, and cannot directly affect the world and change our lives. They exist there, and we cannot monopolize something that we cannot control. Or from a noble perspective, they should be the public wealth of all human beings and even all intelligent races."

"What we really want to protect is the technology invented on the basis of these theories. They can truly change the world, affect people's lives, and create huge material wealth. And those theoretical discoveries as public wealth are left to scholars to study and discuss."

Rodney XVIII nodded constantly, and Catherine next to Paul was also listening carefully.

"Paul!" Irene shouted happily, "When that academic seminar is held, I must go to Northwest Bay to participate."

Rodney XVIII said: "Okay, tomorrow I will issue a notice to the whole of Aldo in the name of the king..."

"Your Majesty!" Paul interrupted him, "If possible, I hope it is not limited to Aldo."

"Oh, merciful Father! You are so greedy, when will your meeting be held?"

"It is expected to be half a year later!"

Rodney XVIII smiled and said: "Okay, I promise you. I hope that people who see the notice can walk faster."

Irene's eyes sparkled, "Yeah, scholars from all over the world gather together to communicate, this scene is exciting to think about."

"I am also interested!" August Rodney, who doesn't talk much, also interrupted. "Maybe you can see a lot of mechanical enthusiasts there. Ah... maybe machinery should be classified as invention."

He smiled honestly.

"Let's go together then! Ah, I still miss the Northwest Bay quite a bit. There is a house I bought in Lake Town!" Irene enthusiastically invited her cousin, "Paul, I am even more looking forward to it. I hope I can see my acquaintances from Gabela's Maester Tower."

Paul looked at her and smiled, "I wish you can fulfill this wish."

"By the way, Paul!" Irene's expression suddenly became very wonderful, her eyebrows raised, and the corners of her mouth curled up.

"Hmm!" As the eldest sister, Catherine reminded him to pay attention to his manners.

"What's the matter! We are all family here!"

Irene's words made Catherine blush.

Irene continued to say with shining eyes: "Why not build a telegraph base station here? In this way, the communication between Lake Town and Jingyao will not take half a month! A day? A few hours? Or just a few dozen minutes? We can receive each other's information!"

"Good idea!"

With a snap, Rodney XVIII slammed the table in front of him heavily, which surprised his brothers and sisters. This brother has always been a very stable person.

"I actually forgot about this!"

He seemed to be complaining about himself, frowning slightly.

"It's all my fault that I've been too busy recently."

Rodney XVIII looked at Paul: "Telegraph is a good thing, my dear brother-in-law, you must help me get one in the royal territory!"

He had learned about this thing when he was discussing cooperation with Paul in Northwest Bay. At that time, he was deeply attracted by the fast communication method and immediately realized the huge role it could play, especially in strengthening the connection between the power center and the local area.

"Hehe! I designed the telegraph code of Northwest Bay!"

Irene looked like she wanted to take credit.

"Telegraph?" Catherine made a puzzled sound.

She seemed to have heard her sister talk about it, but she had forgotten a little.

"Let me explain! Let me explain!"

Irene raised her hand.

The little princess quickly explained the working principle of the optical signal telegraph to her sister in clear and neat language.

Catherine opened her eyes wide. Is it so magical?

Ah, at that time, I just thought Irene was showing off the child's toy and didn't take it seriously.

It was Rodney XVIII's reaction that made Catherine pay attention again.

She regretted that she should have done something when her father was alive.

Irene's explanation also made Yuriko and August interested.

"If your majesty is interested in this, I can help! But..."

"And I will pay you, this is a business behavior."

Rodney XVIII's words made Paul feel relieved. It would cost a lot to build an optical telegraph system.

Irene reminded Rodney XVIII: "If Jingyao and Alda are connected, they need to pass through many territories."

The king said: "I think the lords will be happy to access our communication system."

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No mistakes in one song, one post, one content, one book, one bar!

"What? Your Majesty wants me to stay?"

Hearing the news brought back by Paul from the palace, Myron Garnard was shocked.

"Yes, His Majesty wants to assign you to the management committee responsible for the special economic zone."

"I...I..."

Mellon hesitated, "I'm afraid I'm not qualified."

"The key is...do you want to stay?"

Paul stared into Mellon's eyes and asked solemnly.

"Well...what do you think, Paul? What should I do?"

"Haha, I heard that you want to stay and make a career."

Paul said with a smile.

From Mellon's tone and eyes, Paul could tell that Mellon was still very excited about the king's appreciation of him.

This was inevitable. As a brother of the same age as himself, Mellon had always been overshadowed by Paul in the Northwest Bay.

This was also unavoidable. After all, as a time traveler, the various knowledge in Paul's mind made him play the role of "prophet" in a sense.

It's not that Mellon had any dissatisfaction or complaints about Paul's brilliance, but if he was given a chance to prove his value independently, he would be very happy.

After all, Mellon had been around Paul for so many years, and he had learned a lot from what he had seen and heard.

"In that case." Paul patted his shoulder, "You will come with me to the palace to report to the king tomorrow. I think Rodney XVIII will be so happy that he will jump for joy."

Mellon looked at Paul gratefully, "I think I should think about it for a while."

"Okay, Mellon. No matter what, I will respect your decision. In fact, if you stay, it will greatly strengthen our relationship with the royal family."

"Thank you, Paul. Don't worry, if I decide to stay, I will not reveal a word about all the matters that need to be kept confidential!"

"I trust you, Mellon."

Paul smiled and hugged him.