Munitions Empire-Chapter 932 - 855 new carriers

Chapter 932: 855 new carriers Chapter 932: 855 new carriers The Great Tang Empire always managed to come up with something bizarre and extraordinary, like the way they erected an absurdly tall spire in the very center of the city for reasons unknown.

This spire, near its tip, also had a huge circular dish, which suddenly infused the entire city with an exotic, magical air.

At first, no one knew what this structure was meant to do; in fact, many believed it was just a whimsical architectural marvel created on a whim by His Majesty The Emperor.

Anyway, the people of Chang’an were no longer surprised by such landmark buildings; at first, they marveled at twenty-story buildings, but now the sight of a 200-meter-tall structure left them completely unfazed.

Yes, this thing was a television tower, or a “signal tower” used to transmit television signals before the advent of cable TV.

To cover a larger and wider area, it had to be built sufficiently tall and equipped with many devices atop.

With this television signal tower, the Great Tang Empire’s latest technological achievement, “television,” could begin to spread and enter thousands of households.

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For the media, this was a revolution: henceforth, televisions would become the medium, disseminating information in a more direct and efficient way.

Before the arrival of the internet, this was the dominant media platform, unbeatable for the next decade.

In Tang Mo’s room, there was a television set: it had a curved screen that truly looked quite outdated.

Yes, compared to today’s slim, curved liquid crystal displays, the Great Tang Empire’s first batch of televisions could certainly be described as backward.

It had a mere 12-inch screen, could only show black-and-white images, and received signals using a metal antenna atop the television that could be extended.

But despite its many faults, it was still the most advanced television in the world: Tang Mo had installed 30 identical sets in his Imperial Palace, ensuring he could watch television programs wherever he was.

Speaking of programs, the Great Tang Empire initially established only five television channels: Empire Channel 1, Empire Channel 2, Chang’an Channel 1 and Chang’an Channel 2, and Education Channel 1.

Other local television stations were still in preparation, with many areas only able to receive broadcast from neighboring major cities.

The content of these five channels wasn’t extensive either: Empire Channel 1 was almost purely a news channel, broadcasting rolling news throughout the day and scheduling some previously aired movies.

Empire Channel 2 featured music programs and dramas—very trendy. The Great Tang Empire’s investment in filming the first drama called “Automobile Factory Tale,” depicted a tale of love, hate, separation, and union among automobile workers and textile factory female workers.

Of course, commercials had to be inserted between TV programs, and the cost of advertising was exorbitantly high: but such advertisements naturally had a tremendous effect, especially when it came to luxury goods.

Those able to own a television at this time were truly either rich or of the nobility with assured spending power; as long as something piqued their interest, there was no concern about goods not being sold.

Thus, the first to advertise on television were fine wines, luxury products, and a mishmash of valuable porcelains and luxury automobiles.

When Tang Mo turned on the television and saw the beautiful and dignified female host announcing various decrees and news, he felt the world he knew had drawn a bit closer to him.

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On the television, a DC-3 transport plane slowly landed on the runway, and the host’s voice was clear and formal: “Yesterday’s news, His Majesty The Emperor returned to Chang’an by plane after inspecting Tongcheng…”

“In this inspection, His Majesty The Emperor commended the workers of the Third Steel Factory for their hard work and perseverance. Completing construction and commencing production three months ahead of schedule has contributed to the nation…” The television’s speaker was somewhat distorted, and the picture also twisted slightly with the signal fluctuation.

Even the arcs on the small screen were endlessly flickering, making it a bit irritating to watch.

Nonetheless, Tang Mo and the Imperial Concubines sitting beside him were delighted, for this form of entertainment and recreation was at least of profound significance to them.

The three Imperial Concubines and two Princes were naturally overwhelmed with excitement, as this was their first encounter with the miraculous device known as a television.

But for Tang Mo, it was different; he was moved by the television: he knew that the convenient, covetable life he longed for would soon be within his reach!

Almost at the same time, within the Bailu Estate in Chang’an City, the Marquis of Bailu’s eyes were wide open, staring at the screen of the television, nearly dropping his jaw in amazement.

He could never have dreamed that such a miraculous device existed in the world, allowing one to watch live scenes from the comfort of their own home.

For a person, the impact was simply too strong. The dignified hostess on the screen could become a familiar star in thousands of households a year from now!

If this device could become widespread, then the influence of the Empire would reach every place this gadget could.

The Emperor’s decrees would no longer be deceived, and they could be transmitted directly to the people! The Empire’s decisions would be widely spread, and everyone would have the chance to understand the nation’s will!

Heaven only knew how important this so-called television was, and heaven knew the extensive influence it would have in the future.

Even for a moment, the Marquis of Bailu thought of his own expertise: if they could record football matches and broadcast them on television, to what extent would the sport’s influence expand?

Maybe… maybe it would be worth discussing with His Majesty, the establishment of a sports channel? Thinking of this, the Marquis of Bailu was astonished by his own idea.

A brand new door opened before him, and in that instant, he felt he may have discovered a golden path to making money!

“Prepare the car! Prepare the car! I must go to the palace! I want to see His Majesty!” After the Marquis of Bailu had this realization, he immediately began shouting with excitement.

Quickly, his residence buzzed with activity, as the Marquis of Bailu called the Forbidden City to schedule a meeting and then waited anxiously.

His luxurious Rolls-Royce was ready to go, and his favorite coat was already in the hands of a servant.

That day, many nobles who had seen the television program felt the shock of the new technology. Soon, whether or not a household had a TV became the new standard for measuring the nobility’s standing.

If you couldn’t afford a TV in your home, it meant you were not wealthy enough! And if your home couldn’t receive the television signal… well, that meant you lived in too remote an area.

Of course, nobody would have thought that in just a few months, the price of this new toy, the television, would become very affordable.

Most of the people of Chang’an could afford it. Even those who were a bit poorer managed to buy a small TV with a 7-inch screen to make do.

Soon, large cities like Linshui and Tongcheng also had their own local TV stations, and in no time, the term “television” became the focus of everyone’s conversation over tea and dinner.

It was hard to imagine that in many other countries that had just started using electric lights, the people of the Great Tang Empire were already considering getting televisions for their homes.

The Great Tang Empire was like the victorious Lighthouse Country after World War II, filled with vitality and flourishing everywhere.

Just as the Marquis of Bailu was meeting with Tang Mo, preparing to invest one million Gold Coins to become a shareholder in the establishment of the Imperial Sports Channel, the Ideal arrived at Linshui Port and disembarked 2,500 passengers at this bustling metropolis.

On the dock, the seagulls circled the arriving behemoth, crying out. Pan Qi, holding her hat to prevent the sea breeze from blowing it away, once again saw that beautiful woman who had made her blush and heart race.

She saw the other woman get into a luxurious Rolls-Royce, accompanied by a female noble, and disappear into the end of the road.

Without a car, Pan Qi and her father, Pan Yiping, walked out of the port. They had been here once before, it was from here that they followed the cargo onto the ship, heading for Brunnis Port.

Now having returned, they felt a sense of unfamiliarity: the place had changed significantly during the months they were away.

There were two larger cranes at the new dock, and it appeared there were more high-rise buildings in the distance. What surprised them even more was that a spire had risen abruptly, surpassing the surrounding buildings in its terrifying height.

“Look, Daddy! That tower over there! It’s so high!” Pan Qi’s attention was quickly captured by the new scenery, and the woman she had seen in first class became a thing of the past she no longer thought about.

“Hmm, it wasn’t there when we left. Looks like it’s newly built,” Pan Yiping remarked, feeling somehow more refreshed since arriving at the Great Tang Empire.

The place had left a deep impression on him when they left: the officials were reasonable, the taxes were fair, and everything seemed to exude a sense of civilization.

“Let’s go! We’ve made a good profit this time. We can’t miss out on the delicacies of the Great Tang. We should eat more,” Pan Yiping said to his daughter with a smile.

Pan Qi, linking her arm with her father’s, followed by servants lugging their heavy luggage, quickly made their way out of the port, taking the opportunity before the second and third-class passengers disembarked.

In the car, which had departed first from the port, Sofia looked out dreamily at the bustling streets: She had seen Brunnis, once famous throughout the world, and now Linshui City… The former was created by Tang Mo but later taken from him. The latter was newly built by Tang Mo and far surpassed the former.

Without careful research, it was clear which was the superior.