Rise of Empires: Spain.

Chapter 67 Maybach and Daimler

Gram's problem was solved, but Benz and his group who arrived later were the real trouble.

Among the three founders of Mercedes-Benz, only Benz came to Spain voluntarily.

The remaining Daimler and Maybach were all forced upon them. If they were determined not to work for Spain, Carlo would have no choice but to bear the pain of losing these talented people in the automotive and engine fields.

Another two weeks passed before the talented people from Germany successfully arrived in Madrid.

"Your Majesty, the person you want to meet has arrived in the reception room." When Carlo was checking the report on industrial development, the butler Loren came forward and reminded Carlo that the person he wanted to meet had arrived.

"Let Kadier come to see me as well. We have to give an explanation to these kidnapped people." Carlo nodded and gave the order.

"Mr. Kadier is already waiting outside." Butler Loren said with a smile.

Abducting people does not mean the end, what to do with these talents is also a problem. If they are willing to join Spanish nationality, it will naturally be a win-win situation.

But if they don't want to, they have to let Kadir deal with them and pretend nothing happened.

Carlo nodded and walked towards the reception room of the Royal Palace of Madrid.

As the third largest palace in Europe after the Palace of Versailles and Schönbrunn Palace, the Royal Palace of Madrid can only be described as huge and luxurious.

There are more than a dozen reception rooms in various styles available for the monarch and members of the royal family to meet guests.

Benz and his party were arranged in a small reception room at the westernmost end of the palace. Next to it was the huge restaurant carefully built by Carlo, which could prepare delicacies from all over Europe.

The purpose of choosing this place to meet Benz and others is also very simple. If the result satisfies everyone, Carlo will invite them to taste the special Spanish food and then discuss matters related to the automotive industry and engine business.

If the results of the talks are not satisfactory, then Kadier can only show the results of his training in a short period of time, so that there will be fewer people in this world.

In the small reception room not far away, the atmosphere in the reception room looked quite complicated at this time.

Karl Benz was in a better mood. He was invited here and voluntarily became a Spanish citizen, so he was not in a bad mood.

But Daimler and Maybach were different. They were forced to come here by Kadier, and their journey from Germany to Madrid was not so pleasant, so naturally they would not be in a good mood.

There were several precious porcelains and paintings by famous painters in the reception room. Benz was appreciating them carefully under the introduction of the servant beside him, while Daimler and Maybach sat quietly in their seats without saying a word.

Suddenly, the door of the living room was pushed open and Carlo walked in with a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty!" The servants were the first to salute Carlo.

Benz also reacted and saluted Carlo in German etiquette.

Everyone's eyes turned to Daimler and Maybach, who did not move much. Even if they had any opinions, they had to perform German etiquette to Carlo at this time.

The current monarchy is still relatively popular in Europe. These Germans have been immersed in a monarchical environment since childhood, and their respect and fear for the royal power are also from the bottom of their hearts.

"You're welcome, Mr. Benz, Mr. Daimler, Mr. Maybach." Carlo nodded and said with a smile.

"In fact, this is a misunderstanding. My original intention was to invite you to Spain, not to kidnap you." Carlo continued. For talents like Daimler and Maybach, Carlo was quite willing to show his sincerity. Of course, sincerity was limited.

If the other party doesn't know the situation, Carlo won't be able to make much concessions.

"Your Majesty Carlo, it's an honor to meet you." Benz spoke first.

Benz was willing to come to Spain in the first place, not to mention that Carlo, as the king, had a friendly attitude, which made Benz feel that there was nothing wrong with his decision.

As for Daimler and Maybach being kidnapped, Benz didn't know the whole story, but he was willing to believe the more kind Carlo.

"Your Majesty Carlo, I believe this was an accident. When can we return to Germany? I still have research in progress." The youngest, William Maybach, was the first to lose his patience and asked anxiously.

Hearing Maybach's question, Carlo smiled and seemed very friendly: "I'm sorry, but I heard that there was a problem with the Madrid station recently. If you want to go back to Germany, you should wait for a while."

It was only a matter of Carlo's words when the Madrid train station would have problems. If he didn't want to let Maybach and Daimler go, Madrid's train station would always have problems.

Daimler was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Your Majesty, can we not go back to Germany?"

Carlo smiled but did not answer.

The scene was silent for a moment, and then Daimler continued: "Well, it seems we have no choice.

Your Majesty, can you assure us that you will support our research?"

When it comes to supporting research, Carlo is full of confidence: "Of course. I am very happy to support your research, whether it is in the automotive field, the mechanical field, or the engine field, I will support you without reservation.

If you are willing to obtain Spanish citizenship, I can set up a relevant laboratory to help you with your research.

Of course, I will also give you relevant shares. Your income will definitely be much higher than in Germany, and you will never have to worry about money again."

After hearing the conversation between Daimler and Carlo, the youngest Maybach finally reacted. The current situation did not seem as optimistic as he thought.

However, looking at Daimler beside him, and then looking at Carlo who confidently expressed his support for their research, Maybach was not so averse to staying in Spain.

Maybach was born in Germany, but he became an orphan at a very young age and was adopted and raised by a charity.

Because he has no relatives, the most important thing for Maybach is his hobby, which is the study of mechanics and engines.

The only person he is closest to is Daimler, whom he just met a while ago. If he can work with Daimler, then it doesn't matter where he is.

The one who was most opposed to staying in Spain was probably Daimler, the oldest one, because Daimler had already started a family in Germany and had a job as a general consultant in a machinery factory, which paid quite well.

The kidnapping destroyed his original good life, which is why Daimler was unwilling to stay in Spain.

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