What Sheffield wants more than the French patent authorization is the German patent authorization. This does not mean that the French are not good at inventions. After all, film patents and tape patents are very valuable. But what he thinks of more is

, bikini, miniskirt, perfume, suitcase.

The innovation of the French was at its pinnacle in wear. What Sheffield needed were automobile patents, refrigerators, phonographs, and even many fields of biochemical industry. In the world of 1895, Germany was undoubtedly the leader.

"I heard that Mr. William Conrad discovered a new type of ray, named Roentgen ray, which was another forerunner of civilization in the world. Even on my farm at home, I can feel that Europe is worthy of being the center of the world.

The United States is too far away from these civilizations, really too far away." Sheffield said sincerely, "And now the center of Europe, as far as I am concerned, has moved from the United Kingdom to Germany. The country leading the world's progress is naturally the Germans.

."

To be fair, in terms of paper strength, William II's German Empire has formed an overwhelming advantage over the French. If it weren't for the fact that there was a French girl following him, Sheffield would have burst out with a virtuous spirit and carried out the battle with a fanatical mentality.

He was flattering, but since there were French people around him, he was somewhat restrained this time.

If Germany had prepared longer before World War I and had not rushed into the battlefield, I dare not say that it would have been able to challenge the Allied Powers alone. It would have been easy for the Allied Powers to pay a heavier price.

Sheffield very much hoped to get the support and help of German chemical companies so that he could be sure to defeat his opponents after returning. However, Friedrich Bayer seemed unmoved and asked a question, "The industrial scale of the United States is already so strong.

, do you still need help from German companies?”

Apparently Friedrich Bayer felt that these American upstarts were just here to take advantage.

"To be fair, many factories can imitate European technology within the United States without any scruples. If something like this happens, neither Germany nor France nor the United Kingdom can do anything about us. But the Sheffield family

In the industrial field, companies in the north started a little slower than those in the north. If you want to catch up with your opponents, you must introduce the most advanced technology. I personally think that doing so will be of great benefit to German companies." Sheffield said with a spoon.

Stirring the coffee prepared by the other party, he shook his head slightly and said, "To be honest, it tastes terrible. It's still a bit difficult to drink good coffee in Germany. In fact, I can give some to Mr. To put it simply, we can cooperate and I will pay.

A patent fee that everyone can accept will benefit both Germany and the United States."

Sheffield didn't want the United States to side with Germany in World War I. First of all, it was incredibly difficult. Furthermore, even if it could be done, it couldn't be done because the Allied Powers group was indeed too numerous and powerful. It was tied to Germany.

At the same time, the United States is expected to be retaliated by the Allied Powers.

But from a personal standpoint, Sheffield can definitely get closer to the losers, and this has nothing to do with the United States. As for using the gold francs raised from France to pay patent fees to the Germans, who knows if he doesn’t say it? Think of this Sheffield

After taking one look at little Annie, should this girl be controlled?

"In this way, it seems that all this is for the Bayer company, and even good for many Germans." Friedrich Bayer laughed, he really found it funny, "What kind of cooperation? Coffee beans?"

Friedrich Bayer never dreamed that one day, a farmer would cross the Atlantic and come to the Ruhr area to cooperate with him. Are the two parties technically equal?

"The popular coffee is produced in Jamaica and the West Indies in Central America. It has the characteristics of mellow, bitter and slightly sweet, smooth and smooth, and has a slightly sour taste, which can make the taste senses more sensitive. In fact, in Haiti and Cuba

The coffee in American countries is very good." Sheffield did not seem to hear the arrogance in the other party's mouth, and said calmly, "Coffee beans are not a necessity that people need, and the small countries where they are produced can be destroyed by Germany with just a finger.

But..."

"None of these small countries are controlled by Germany, which is very embarrassing." Sheffield stood up and opened the curtains to block the sun. The sky outside was a little dark, just like the common scenery in industrial areas in this era. He said in wonder,

"The land under the sun is so beautiful, it is very suitable for farming."

The agriculture of the United States is now undoubtedly the number one in the world, but in Sheffield's eyes, there is certainly potential to be tapped. He came to Europe naturally for industrial expansion, but he has never forgotten the basics of his family.

Agriculture and animal husbandry.

Of course, agriculture and animal husbandry can go a step further and use machinery to replace livestock. The cultivated land will be wider and fewer people will be needed to manage more land. This requires industrial support. In the machinery industry, Sheffield believes that the Germans are not the same.

In 1989, Germany was already known for its high-end machinery and rigorous national spirit, but the prices of Germans were definitely cheaper than those of the British.

Sheffield wanted to seize the opportunity and transform into a farmer in the modern sense. He would rather find Germans and pay patent fees than find northern Yankees. It was as simple as that.

"I have brought professional accountants and related personnel to inject capital into Bayer. I can buy shares at double the value of Bayer, but I can stipulate in the contract that Sheffield will never interfere in any decision-making of Bayer. This is considered

A gift from me to Mr. Bayer. In exchange, I hope that Bayer can authorize Sheffield Company to produce Bayer's patented products in the United States. For other chemical companies, Sheffield Company can pay patent fees. How much is the patent fee?

, it depends on how much Mr. Bayer can negotiate. The lower the Sheffield company’s patent fees, the more agency fees you will have, sir.”

"With the input of these funds, Bayer can invest huge sums of money to conduct research in areas of interest and become a representative of German companies. When the time comes, Bayer can buy back its own shares if it feels the time is right. Sheffield Company will definitely

I won't refuse." Sheffield said in a long and eloquent manner, "Actually, I want to sign a broad contract with Mr. Bayer and your colleagues to make up for the shortcomings of both parties."

"It seems that the conditions are too generous." Friedrich Bayer had to admit that this was like pie in the sky, and asked in confusion, "The purpose of doing this?"
Chapter completed!