"I'm very familiar with steam engine technology. In fact, I've always wanted to open a steam engine factory, but I lacked the funds. Until I heard from Mr. Dupont that you planned to invest in the steam engine industry, so I immediately came over," he said.
"Your Highness, if you let me help you build a factory, I swear, I will definitely do no worse than Mr. Watt!"
Murdock had worked in Watt's company for over a decade, losing many patents but receiving low compensation, brimming with resentment, yet for the sake of survival, he had to compromise.
It wasn't until over a year later when he invented coal gas technology by dry distillation and earned money from the patent for gas lighting that he finally broke free from Watt.
But Joseph's steam engine development plan gave him another option!
Joseph had not expected that missing out on Watt, he would scoop up Murdoch.
