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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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Morgan's Return

Back in Pittsburgh, the day after Jonathan's meeting with Rockefeller, Poul found himself buried in piles of business documents that Amelia had asked him to sort. As he worked, the telephone on his desk suddenly rang, interrupting his concentration. With a quick swipe, he picked up the receiver and placed it between his ear and shoulder.

"Nielsen speaking," he answered.

"It's Jonathan. Do you want to know what happened at my meeting with Rockefeller yesterday?" Jonathan's voice crackled through the line.

Poul's interest was piqued. "Yes, of course. Is it about the oil?"

Jonathan's voice held a note of frustration. "Yes, it is about the oil. Rockefeller found out about the lands we were buying, and he demanded that we sell them to him at double the price. He even had the audacity to tell us not to compete with him or we'll be defeated like the others."

Poul let out a scoff. "And he thinks we'll just give in to his demands?"