Chapter 171: Rapidly Entering the Industrial Age

Joseph first visited Mala to inquire about his injuries, then he headed for Nancy.

Toul is less than 5 miles away from Nancy, so just after noon, his convoy had already arrived at the newly established Nancy Industrial Development Zone.

The development zone is located by the Morte River, encircled by a formidable grey stone wall that seems to stretch endlessly, covering an area of about five to six hundred acres.

Still a distance away from the development zone, Joseph could already see smoke rising into the sky from the zone—coal mines were ubiquitous here, so coal was commonly used as fuel in production. After the introduction of steam engines, the consumption of coal had greatly increased.

The officials of the industrial development zone, upon learning of the Crown Prince's arrival, hurriedly put aside their work and convened at the western gate to welcome him.