Creating an Industrial Empire in 19th Century Parallel World



"Dear Jonathan Axelsen and Poul Nielsen,

It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to participate in the World's Fair, which is being hosted by the Government of France in the year 889. We understand that you are two of the most innovative inventors of our time, and we are excited to showcase your inventions to the world.

The Government of France has expressed a keen interest in your groundbreaking invention, and we believe that it would be an excellent addition to the exhibits that we will be presenting at the World's Fair. We believe that your invention has the potential to revolutionize the way that we live, and we are eager to share it with the world.

We understand that you may have some questions about the logistics of participating in the World's Fair, and we would be more than happy to provide you with any information that you need. We can assist you with travel arrangements, accommodations, and any other logistical concerns that you may have.

We believe that your presence at the World's Fair will be of immense value, not only to the people of France but to people all over the world. We look forward to hearing from you soon and hope that you will accept our invitation to participate in this historic event.

Sincerely, Marie François Sadi Carnot, President of the Republic of France."

Amelia finished reading the letter that was delivered to them by a footman hired by the French Embassy.

eαglesnᴏνel Poul leaned back into his chair and gazed up at the ceiling, his mind racing with the possibilities that lay ahead. The World's Fair was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that they simply could not afford to miss. As the two of them had been working tirelessly on their groundbreaking invention for years, this event provided them with a chance to showcase their creation on a global stage and gain recognition for their innovation.

The World's Fair was not just an opportunity for them to gain exposure; it was also a platform for them to expand their market share overseas. They knew that the fair would attract businessmen and investors from all over the world who would be eager to make connections and seek out new opportunities. Attending such an event would provide them with a unique chance to network and build relationships that could prove invaluable in the long run.

Furthermore, the fair was a chance for them to showcase their inventions to the world and increase their reputation as some of the most innovative inventors of their time. They had poured countless hours into their work and knew that they had something truly remarkable to share with the world. The World's Fair would give them the chance to present their invention to a global audience and receive feedback from experts and enthusiasts alike.

As Poul pondered the significance of the opportunity before them, his mind was filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation. He knew that the fair would be a challenging event to navigate, with logistics and planning to be considered, but he was confident that they could make it work.

He turned to Amelia and shared his thoughts. "This is a chance we simply cannot miss, Amelia. Have you informed my partner about this news?" 

"I have not yet, Poul. But would you like me to give him a call and inform him of this news?" 

Poul paused for a moment before responding, "No, let me do it myself. Jonathan has been working just as hard as I have on this invention, and I think he deserves to hear the news directly from me."

Amelia nodded in agreement, "Of course, Poul. I will leave you to it then."

Poul reached for the letter and read it over once more before picking up the phone to call Jonathan. 

When Jonathan answered the phone, Poul wasted no time in delivering the exciting news. "Jonathan, you won't believe it. We've been invited to showcase our invention at the World's Fair in Paris." 

Jonathan's silence on the other end of the line was deafening, and for a moment, Poul worried that he might not be as excited as he was.

But then Jonathan spoke, "Is it? Well, that's good news for us then." 

"Really? Being invited by the President of France himself that's your reaction?" Poul said dully. 

"Wait, the President of France himself? Why didn't you tell me that in the first place? If you did, you would get your expected reaction from me," Jonathan chuckled. 

Poul couldn't help but laugh at Jonathan's reaction. "Yes, the President of France himself. I think it's time to show the world the thing." 

"You mean the car? Well, you are the one who designed and invented it, that's your call, Poul. I'm going to tell this news to Caroline, we might do something sudden but I'll keep you informed of our decisions." 

"What do you mean?" Poul's brows furrowed.

"Well, we could go to Paris with you to help present the car at the fair. I think Caroline would love to see Paris again, meet her family there and perhaps…Hmm…I'd rather not tell it to you right now." 

"What are you planning, Jonathan?" Poul asked. 

Jonathan hesitated for a moment, considering his words carefully. He knew that what he was about to say would come as a surprise to Poul, but he also knew that it was important to keep it a secret for now.

"I have a surprise for you, Poul. Caroline and I have been working on something for a while now, and we were hoping to unveil it at the fair as well. Just wait for it."

Poul sighed. "Fine, if you don't want to tell me then so be it."

"When is the world fair anyway? Is it mentioned in the letter?" Jonathan asked.

Poul looked up to Amelia who then brought up another letter and handed it to him. He opened the letter and perused the contents. 

"According to the letter, the world's fair will be held in Paris from April to November of next year. That gives us plenty of time to prepare and perfect our presentation." Poul said as he scanned the letter.

Jonathan nodded, "That's a relief. We have enough time to fine-tune our inventions and make sure everything is ready for the big day. I can't wait to see the look on people's faces when they see what we've created, especially the car that you just showed to Morgan."

"I'm planning on making different variations," Poul added. "I might introduce the motorcycle, given that it is easy to build and manufacture, we will also showcase the electric appliances that the households would surely love. Just the thought of it is making me excited."

"Yeah…I have to go now, Poul. The councilors from the Board of Transportation are waiting for my quarterly report." 

"Alright, Jonathan. Keep me posted on any updates about the construction," Poul said as he ended the call.

After hanging up, Poul sat back in his chair and let out a deep breath. 

"Uhm…Poul…what is a motorcycle?" 

"You'll see soon."