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Creating an Industrial Empire in 19th Century Parallel World

In a tragic accident, mechanical engineer Poul Nielsen and his best friend, civil engineer Jonathan Axelsen, are killed when a truck crashes into the coffee shop where they were hanging out. Suddenly, they find themselves transmigrated to a parallel world in the late 19th-century country of Avalonia. In this world, they'll need to work tirelessly to earn enough pennies to survive. But they won't settle for just getting by - they want to become the Edison, the Chrysler, the Rockefeller, the Carnegie, the Ford, and the Westinghouse of this new world. In a world without electricity, Poul and Jonathan decide to start an electric power distribution company. But that's not enough - they also want to build appliances and motors to make their business profitable. They see the opportunity to revolutionize ground transportation, and they start an automotive manufacturing company. They tackle huge infrastructure projects such as metro stations, skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and dams by starting their own civil engineering firm. They even invest in the arms manufacturing industry. But the road to success won't be easy. Fierce competition awaits them, as robber barons are willing to do everything to crush their competitors. Predator against predator, and government intervention. Poul and Jonathan must use all their engineering expertise and business acumen to navigate this treacherous landscape. Join Poul and Jonathan on their journey to become the wealthiest men in the world in a parallel universe where anything is possible.

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Prelude: Power Plant

On the 28th of September, 884, Poul found himself aboard a train bound for Pittsburgh. Seated by the window, he gazed out at the picturesque landscape whisking past, an ever-changing tapestry of colors and shapes. After a contemplative moment, he turned his attention to a letter he had received a week prior. Carefully, he unfolded the parchment, revealing the words penned by his friend, Jonathan.

[We have a lot of business to deal with and I can't do it alone. I need you to be back here as soon as possible and help me out.

Sincerely yours

Jonathan.]

Poul chuckled as he read the letter from Jonathan. It was so typical of his partner to be short and to the point. He knew that Jonathan must be in a real bind if he was asking for his help, but Poul couldn't help feeling a bit amused at the urgency of the letter.