Of course, this was also because steamships inherently possessed outstanding speed.
If it had been an ordinary sailboat, completing this route would have taken at least ten days, and Demoblin would have been forced to surrender in frustration.
Speaking of which, Joseph's initial intent in establishing the Eastern Mediterranean Trading Company was merely to promote Franco-Ottoman trade and win over the Ottoman Empire; he hadn't anticipated the unexpected benefit of rapid logistical support.
At the port, excited French Army soldiers lifted Troch and the other captains into the air, shouting their names enthusiastically.
In that moment, the captains suddenly felt that even without high-interest returns, this risky venture had been worthwhile.
As large shipments of flour were hauled into the warehouses, Demoblin felt a surge of confidence and strength.
