Chapter 23 Impeding the progress of the times

Berlin Energy Power AG.

Ernst returned to Berlin. After all, the military academy could still operate without him. The teaching materials were all checked and edited by himself. As long as the teachers in the school taught according to the teaching materials, there would be no major problems.

The Berlin Energy Power Company was about to come and take a look in person. Ernst received the news that the four-stroke engine had made a major breakthrough and had now made the first prototype.

Now waiting for Ernst's acceptance in the laboratory, the slightly bulky and rough thing in front of us is the world's first four-stroke engine.

"Start it and take a look!" Ernst directed his men to start operating.

After the staff filled up the gasoline, they took a rocker from the workbench. The gas settled in the Dantian, the horse stepped firmly, and began to shake the rocker with a little difficulty. As the wheel rotated, the speed became faster and faster.

"Let's go shopping, let's go shopping..."

"Rumble..."

A huge plume of black smoke spurted out from the chimney. Under the reciprocating motion of the piston, the huge machine wheel operated with the shaft and gears.

The whole room was filled with loud noise, but it sounded so sweet to Ernst.

Lenoir and his assistant Benz also showed satisfied smiles. This is definitely a great initiative that changed mechanical power and will be recorded in history in the future.

After walking out of the laboratory, Ernst communicated with the technicians, "I am very happy about your success. This is a great initiative that changes history. This month's bonus will be doubled. After mass production in the future, all staff will share their hundred dollars according to their contribution." 20/20 technology shares.”

Ernst gave what he thought was a larger profit margin and then continued: "I am very satisfied after seeing this prototype, but this initial machine is still too bulky. You must increase improvements and do your best to correct the elements." Component precision and reduced size to adapt to the working application of small machinery.”

This is to prepare for seizing the automobile market in the future. In the current market, steam engines and internal combustion engines are mostly used in large objects such as factory machines and ships, so the volume requirements are not so stringent.

"No problem, boss."

Lenoir said confidently. Since Ernst found him, with sufficient funds and space, many ideas that were once impossible can be realized.

And the young man named Benz is also very good. Although he has just graduated, he is very capable. He often has some different ideas to supplement his own shortcomings, and he is also very capable.

Secondly, most of the other people in the company have received a good education, and they can understand and implement Lenoir's ideas very well.

As the general manager of Berlin Dynamics, although Lenoir was more interested in research, with the people Ernst transferred from the Hechingen Bank to assist with the company's specific affairs, Lenoir could devote more time to research and development.

Under the influence of these factors, Lenoir is confident that the work will be accelerated.

"As for the production of the product, you don't have to worry. I plan to implement it in detail around 1970." Ernst continued.

"Boss, is it too late? I think as long as some details are improved, this engine can definitely occupy the market now." Lenoir asked in confusion.

Of course Ernst knew that the sooner it was put into production, the sooner it would be profitable, but the four-stroke engine had a great impact on history. Historically, it was not until 1876 that Otto produced the first four-stroke engine, and it is only now 1865.

As a time traveler, Ernst's biggest advantage is his understanding of some historical developments. If history changes too much, his advantage will be gone.

The four-stroke engine is directly related to many industries, including automobiles. What if history is changed beyond recognition early? Although Ernst has changed history, it seems that the historical process has not changed significantly because of Ernst. Ernst naturally We must keep history on its original track.

Just talking about this four-stroke engine, although Ernst planned to release it five years later, it was still six years earlier than history.

So Ernst still needs to be more cautious. If history really changes, it would be better to wait a few years. However, Ernst will naturally not tell others about his little thoughts, he said.

"Mr. Lenoir, this is actually the company's strategy. After investigating the market, our team found that although four-stroke engines have improved efficiency, the steam engines and two-stroke engines currently on the market are completely sufficient."

Ernst continued: "I am very optimistic about the future of the four-stroke engine, so I want to maximize profits and layout related industries, so I don't want this great invention to be released in advance."

In order to appease his employees, Ernst went on to say: "You don't have to worry, we have already held the patent in our hands, and no one else can take it away. The market that should be there will still be ours in the future, and we are only temporarily delaying this." This machine impacts the market, this is for a better layout for the future.”

Lenoir and others probably "understood" Ernst's idea and took a long-term view to catch the big fish, but they still asked cautiously: "Boss, what if someone also invents a four-stroke engine?"

Ernst said: "Don't worry, even if someone develops it, our products will be more complete and advanced, and we have the insurance of patents, so there will be no rivals in the market."

In order to completely appease everyone, Ernst pretended to be serious and said: "Actually, the biggest purpose of delaying the launch of the four-stroke engine is to develop a product that can change the entire world. I have always had an idea, which is to use a small, powerful engine. It will further change the way people travel.”

Ernst continued: "The emergence of the four-stroke engine is such an opportunity. We can install this engine on a carriage in the future, because the power is gasoline, let's call it a 'car'! Think about it if the car appeared , taking decisions is another invention that transcends the times.”

"Of course, I will only tell you these words. Today's content will be signed under a confidentiality agreement. After all, it is related to the future development strategy of the company. You must keep it secret for now." Ernst emphasized.

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On July 13, 1865, the world's first four-stroke engine was invented. These were made public in the decrypted documents of the Hechingen Foundation in the future, so that some people in later generations said that Ernst hindered the development of the times.

If the four-stroke engine appeared on the market in advance, it would definitely change the era, and the technological explosion of the second industrial revolution would be even more violent.

There are even some later generations of bad media with titles like: "Shocking! This man is the biggest mastermind behind mankind's inability to move to Mars and enter the interstellar era early..."

Of course, these were all things for later, and Ernst couldn't hear the lashing out from these people.