Steel steam and flame

The work and rest time are always contrary to the normal rules of the empire. This may be the reason why the dark world has such a name. Most of the transactions are done at night, and during the day it is just production and transportation, as well as necessary rest. The protection and concealment afforded by the night fit well with the nature of these transactions.

Sotagang and a group of others drove a heavy truck used to transport steel and left the factory. He arrived here much earlier than Ye Jielin and made preparations for the goods in advance. After the cargo box of the heavy truck is modified by a large repair shop, in addition to the brackets of the entire vehicle, other parts are specially strengthened. The cargo box is completely sealed, with several small movable doors on the side, about the size of an adult's face, used for protected shooting by armed personnel. The cargo box door has also been firmly welded shut on one side, leaving only one side for loading and unloading cargo, which is the five small super vapor compression devices.

The cargo box has focused on strengthening its defense. It has sufficient capacity in terms of time, and the black iron steel plates are precision welded inside, which is enough to defend against most attacks from competitors in the dark world. There is also an additional skylight on the top, which is usually closed, but when something happens, the steel fortress that accommodates two people can be raised and lowered in a few seconds by the hydraulic device driven by the heavy truck engine. Below is the connected ammunition supply box, which allows the two rapid-fire machine guns to continuously output powerful firepower.

The location for delivering goods is at a station. The developed railways in this industrial city restrict the development of roads, leaving there really not many places where large vehicles such as heavy trucks can drive.

"What do you think is the chance of successfully repairing all five compression devices?" Sotagang was in the back seat of the heavy truck, and Berta was sitting next to him as a matter of course. The front driver's seat is very spacious, and one of the two drivers can drive and the other is responsible for observing the road conditions. Under the multiple car lights, the night darkness within a few dozen meters around was dispersed, and the solid beam of light also broke through the blurry image a hundred meters away on the road, shrouding everything clearly in the light. There is an armed soldier sitting next to the driver holding a gun, ready to shoot at any time. The scenery observed in his eyes is naturally much wider than that of the two drivers.

The three of them didn't seem to hear Sotagang's words behind them, and just silently did what they were doing. This was also the rule in the dark world.

"They should all be repairable." Berta thought for a moment and replied, "The precision parts in the control valves were too worn due to the load on both of them. But the machinist imitated an identical part based on its appearance, so he has the ability. Otherwise, you don’t deserve to be called a machinist. Self-lubricating high-grade materials can also be purchased. Even if differential machines and multi-axis machining tables are not available, there are so many large factories here that there is absolutely no problem in spending money to borrow them for a period of time. Only among the remaining three units, the steam transmission pipeline connected to one was completely destroyed. The materials and length of the pipelines have strict regulations, and any deviation will affect the performance, and will not be caused by the later mismatch and quality. The problem will continue to affect other parts, and I don't know if it can be restored. The other two can only depend on the skills of the mechanics. The cables and shafts of the control system were melted, and some sensors were lost when we got these things. .Fortunately, all five models are the same and can be compared with each other for repair."

"I hope so." Sotagang looked at Bota's face and smiled.

"What are you laughing at?" Berta had an inexplicable feeling.

"When you said these words, no one would have thought that your job would be a doctor. You have learned a lot in the past few years."

Berta didn't reply.

"Even if we repair it, it will definitely not be as good as the Empire's quality and standards. I just hope that after the repair, the steam leakage will not be too serious, otherwise the buyer will definitely find a way to lower our price. The risk is high, but the reward is also Quite impressive." Sotagang was still worried about his own things. This was also an opportunity for him to expand business in other countries. If anyone within the empire wants to develop their own power or business, the seven giant companies and other big families are a high wall that no one can cross.

When we arrived at the station, several super vapor compression devices had been packaged and placed in the warehouse. A dozen or so people holding firecrackers stood by and saw Sotagang's heavy truck driving in. As the agent of several mechanics, a capable young man came forward with a smile.

After a few brief words, the people from Sotagang moved the five compression devices onto the heavy trucks.

"The second payment will be given to you after the actual inspection." After the heavy truck was started, Berta said, "The time will be about three days later. As for the final balance, it will take more than half a month to wait for the items to reach the buyer's hands and complete the actual inspection. I'll give it to you only after it meets the terms of the transaction between us."

"Everything will be in accordance with the terms originally agreed upon." The agent's face showed a standard service smile, "I look forward to cooperating with you in the future." When getting in the car, the young agent looked towards Sotagang from the window. The two said goodbye.

Everything about delivering the goods went as Sotagon expected, without any danger. The heavy truck drove out of the station. The route was changed from the beginning. Instead of driving directly to the factory, it took several detours in the city and passed several stations on the way. Several machines were put down one by one and sent in. The intra-city transfer route at the station takes advantage of the railway and finally reaches your own factory.

"Are you too careful?" Sotagang suddenly asked Berta.

Berta shook her head: "No."

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There was a "squeaky" collision sound, the rolling door was pulled down, and the light leaking into the warehouse quickly decreased, and finally fell into cold darkness.

The young man was waiting alone at the entrance of the station. The few people who were protecting him had already driven away.

The night in the city is very cold, probably because a large amount of steam condenses into water mist. For about ten minutes, the young man rubbed his hands vigorously and looked several times in the direction where the railway line in front of him was hidden at the corner of the building. Only then did a solid beam of light appear in the darkness there.

Two minutes later, the young man walked into the carriage. There were only a few people inside, who seemed to have just finished their work and went home. Before the train restarted, he took the time to walk towards the last carriage of the train. There was only one person there, wearing a cold-proof cotton hat, reading a newspaper in his hand, and there was a small suitcase at his feet.

"It's been done as you requested." said the young man.

"Thank you very much for your help. This is your thing." The man put down the newspaper and looked at the young man's face. Before the train door closed, he left the suitcase and stepped onto the platform.

The train started on time and headed for the giant steam emission tower.