Chapter 002: The Thought of Dropping Out

Two individuals walked through the school gate and continued until they reached the classroom next to where Schott was located. John Rockefeller handed the backpack he had been carrying for Schott to him, saying, "Alright, we have arrived

Currently, an individual who has mastered basic accounting skills can generally earn a monthly salary ranging from 5 to 6 dollars in the initial year.

"Oh, Scott, do you understand today's content?" Teacher Rodriguez said gently

Shigaozhi, you have changed quite a bit; you actually have so many questions now

However, it seems that the breech-loading gun has always been rejected by some traditionalists. I recall that in Europe, a certain prominent figure even declared that he would rather lose a war than use such a 'non-masculine' weapon as the breech-loading gun. Of course, it is also possible that these antiquarians were bribed by the manufacturers of muzzle-loading guns.

Can you solve the problem on the blackboard

Well, I am counting on you for the final exam

After Carter finished his self-introduction, he looked around the classroom and said, "Tom, it's your turn!"

This should still be remembered Considering that this era did not yet have the damned Olympiad mathematics

I personally do not have that much money and can only seek assistance from my parents

Jessica, then you ... ...

As expected, the high school mathematics of this era is indeed very simple compared to the current level of rigor, to the extent that one can glance at it and directly state the answer.

As a side hustle to deceive foreigners for money, I am quite familiar with various types of firearms, including bolt-action sniper rifles, pump-action shotguns, various automatic rifles, machine guns, as well as various counterfeit versions of automatic pistols and revolvers.

The first class is mathematics, which was originally the forte of Mr. Scott.

"Skoji, it seems that the leather in your family is indeed very sturdy!" A boy with light-colored hair reached out and pinched Skoji's face, saying, "Look, it's quite thick!"

Rockefeller made his fortune through this, and by closely aligning oneself with him, one might also benefit somewhat. However, it seems that historically, what Rockefeller was best at was kicking his partners out of the company

At this time, there are already some people in the classroom, but the teacher has not yet arrived

"Well, it's okay," said Scott.

"Hey, George! I heard you, that fool, fell out of a tree?" shouted a boy with some red freckles on his nose.

Those who have been in a relationship with me for a long time will know that I am a very easy person to get along with

Therefore, regarding solving middle school mathematics problems of this era, Scott is quite confident.

Ah, I, I am thinking.

If it is not resolved, one cannot effectively profit from the war... Perhaps, after this thing is produced, it should first be sold to the Southerners. As long as the Southerners can use these items to make the Northerners panic, the North will certainly purchase them in large quantities. There is a saying, isn't there? 'A arms dealer who does not sell weapons to strike their own country is not a true arms dealer'... Yes, it is essential to first let the Northerners bleed enough, then let the Southerners bleed even more, and only then will there be an opportunity. 'A arms dealer who does not sell weapons to strike their own country is not a true arms dealer'... Yes, it is essential to first let the Northerners bleed enough, then let the Southerners bleed even more, and only then will there be an opportunity.

At this moment, the middle school had already appeared not far in front of them

I do not know how much they can offer, but I will do my best to persuade them

"Sounds good," said Scott. "I think you've convinced me.

I have already conducted an investigation, and there are many newly established companies now, making it relatively easier to find other staff members

Thus, this self-introduction concluded just before the class began

My name is Jessica, my father is ... ...

I won't bother arguing with someone as humorless as you! That freckled-nosed child also sat down in frustration

In this regard, even though it is still challenging to produce automatic rifles, it is indeed possible to manufacture an old-fashioned Mauser rifle. Well, even the old Mauser 1871 is far superior to the muzzle-loading rifles used by Americans during the Civil War

Teacher Rodriguez's attitude has indeed softened, as he is aware that Scott has just had a fall, which seems to have affected his memory. Coupled with the fact that he has missed so many classes, such questions may truly be beyond his immediate ability to answer.

My monthly expenses do not exceed 2 dollars, so it will only take a little over a year for me to pay off my debts

"Shigaozhi, you come and answer this question... Shigaozhi! Shigaozhi! What are you doing!" Just as Shigaozhi was pondering fiercely, a voice suddenly rang in his ear.

Apart from physical education, my grades in other subjects are not particularly good, at most just barely passing.

War is undoubtedly a great opportunity for wealth accumulation. Consider what avenues you have for making a fortune. Firstly, there is speculation and profiteering. If I remember correctly, Morgan's first ill-gotten gains were made by trading gold during the Civil War.

At the onset of the Civil War, with the absence of Southern agriculture, there was a shortage of lamp oil in the cities, and all ships were repurposed for warfare, including whaling vessels. Consequently, the supply of whale oil used for lubrication also dwindled, and these issues had to be addressed primarily through the extraction and refining of petroleum

"Do you still remember where you were sitting? Do you remember what we were called?" Carter continued to ask

Shigaozhi shook his head

However... it is better to let it go. I am not like Morgan, who has such a social background that he can always be the first to know various insider information. If I were to speculate on Wall Street, I would be afraid I wouldn't even know how I died

My name is Carter, and I have a peculiar condition, which is that I do not have the sense of pain. Carter began to introduce himself, "My greatest strength is my physical power, and I am skilled in fighting.

Perhaps at that time, there were not many people studying. Although there were some who came one after another, the total number of classmates was not large

Oil should be a good business

"Stop it, Tom!" A small boy stood up, "Bullying even the patients, you really have no future at all!"

However, the number of people who can keep accounts is relatively insufficient, so if I complete my studies at the business school, finding a job should not be a significant issue

The child with light-colored hair named Tom glanced at the short one, pursed his lips, and then said: "Carter, you really have no sense of humor at all. I was just joking with Scott, there was no malice intended"

When I was your age, I didn't consider so many things. John Rockefeller said, "If I ever want to be my own boss and start a company, I will definitely choose you as my partner"

It is still reliable to come from the real economy

Well, let's start with me

The first day of class passed quietly and uneventfully. Unlike typical time travelers, Scott displayed a very ordinary demeanor and did not do anything to astonish his companions.

The little one glanced at Scott again and said, "Scott, I heard that you injured your head and can't remember some things clearly.

It seems that the Civil War is about to break out soon? If I remember correctly, it should be around the year 1861.

Why not simply create weapons! Before my time travel, I was an engineer at a northern industrial company. Although the projects I mainly researched before my time travel seem a bit too advanced for this era, I am still very familiar with firearms and such

Even if one considers oneself a time traveler, it is still difficult to guarantee that there will not come a day...

Shigaozhi nodded slightly and then walked into the classroom

As soon as Scott entered, the classroom immediately became lively

Sometimes I enjoy making jokes, but everyone knows that I mean no harm

One hour and 15 minutes. Sherlock almost instantly arrived at the answer, but he did not reveal it; instead, he shook his head—at this moment, he did not want to appear too special

Mathematics teacher Rodriguez stood right next to Schrodinger. In fact, because Schrodinger had been staring at the blackboard, Mr. Rodriguez did not immediately notice that Schrodinger had lost focus. After presenting a slightly difficult problem on the blackboard, he randomly called on a few students, all of whom were unable to answer. Thus, Mr. Rodriguez habitually called out Schrodinger's name.

Oh, by the way, I haven't mentioned this matter to anyone yet, so please keep it confidential for me...

"I don't remember anything," Carter shook his head, "But do you still remember how to solve those damned math problems?"

At this call, Teacher Rodriguez finally noticed that Scott had lost his focus

John, you know, although our family's situation may be slightly more affluent than yours, after all, our family has my father and my elder brother both earning money

His earlier anger was merely a habitual posture—facing those little rascals, it was simply impossible to suppress them without adopting an uncharacteristic display of anger

Ah, the problem on the blackboard? Shigaozhi quickly glanced at the blackboard, where there was a very ordinary application problem regarding speed, distance, and time, which would only be of difficulty suitable for upper-grade elementary school students in the later generations of the Celestial Empire

Well, it's nothing, Scott, after all, you have missed quite a few classes

If it is the latter, being in the United States, one is likely to encounter such issues as well

"You are just bullying Shigao while he is sick!" The little one named Carter said coldly, "And you, Rom, you are the same, a worthless person who also bullies the sick!"

"Please take a seat and listen attentively," said Teacher Rodriguez

Well, my name is Tom, and in fact, we are old friends now

I will persuade my parents

"Yes," replied Schrodinger.

However, 40 dollars is not a small amount for us either

That's great! Carter smiled, "Make sure to catch up on what you haven't learned—our final exam in a month depends on you! ... Alright, brothers, now I will give each of you three minutes to introduce yourselves to our Scott.

Is that so

In such a class, it is inevitable to lose focus. Schrodinger propped his chin up with one hand, feigning an appearance of gazing at the blackboard, while in his mind, he began to contemplate his future path

As long as there is initial funding, it is not impossible to replicate these items. However, I am uncertain about the material standards of this era. Nevertheless, considering that it won't be long before, it seems that in 1866, the Germans developed the Mauser rifle, completing the transition from modern rifles to contemporary rifles.

Because Schuyler knew that this was meaningless, his stage was not here. With only five and a half years until the Civil War, he did not have much time to waste in such a school. Perhaps he should drop out and start a business like Rockefeller.

However, John, you must first tell me how you plan to repay this money after you receive it and complete your studies at the business school said Scott