Chapter 146 Preparing for War

Leaf springs were a well-established technology, and Joseph had simply tasked the craftsmen with adapting it for a new application, so the technical discussions with the craftsmen were concluded rather quickly.

Upon leaving the carriage workshop, Joseph entrusted his newly appointed workshop manager, "Mr. Raspina, your most important task now is to recruit skilled craftsmen as quickly as possible—even if it means spending more to poach them from other workshops."

"Yes, Your Highness, I will make sure it is done," responded the manager from Parma, nodding with respectful haste.

Joseph continued, "Once the new leaf spring suspension prototypes are complete, our workshop will only manufacture the chassis while the carriage bodies will be custom-ordered from other carriage workshops, using only the most luxurious materials and accessories."

Raspina cautiously said, "Your Highness, this will make the costs very high…"