Chapter 235: Civilian scientist

Castle, study room. ----
The old butler brought in a civilian. This man's face looked vicissitudes of life, he looked twenty-seven or eighteen years old, and he was dressed in a short linen gown with several patches on his elbows and knees. Fortunately, his clothes were clean.
When he arrived in the magnificent study with clear windows, the man shackled his hands and feet, and hugged his back unconsciously. He glanced at Luo Lin at first, then bowed his head, afraid to look directly.
At this time, Luo Lin was looking through the document submitted by this person, which wrote the general idea of ​​purifying maple syrup. The specific process seemed very simple and common. It was nothing more than two steps of filtration and distillation. The novelty lies in realization. Details of these two steps.
For example, in the filtration step, this person added boiled water to reduce the viscosity of maple syrup, and then made a filter bucket with lion bark, clean sand, special porous charcoal, etc., and then filtered it. After that, you can get nearly pure sugar water, and then enter the steaming bucket to remove the water, and you can get pure maple syrup that is almost the best gem.
Luo Lin used to be a human being on Earth, and he still has some common sense. He knew it was feasible and the cost control was very good. After reading it, he showed a gentle smile on his face and asked his name first: "What is your name?"
"Jaime. Lord Lord, my name is Jaime." The civilian replied hurriedly, his tone stuttering, he looked nervous.
Luo Lin laughed and said to the old housekeeper who was putting a lot of pressure on this James: "Jonny, I want to chat with him alone."
Jonny understood, bowed slightly to Rollin, turned and left the study, and then closed the door thoughtfully.
Rollin leaned back on the cushion of the chair, found a comfortable position, and then reached out and invited, "Jaime, sit down."
His easygoing attitude greatly eased James' tension, and he looked at the chair covered with snow white fox fur. He shook his hand quickly: "No, no. Lord Lord, I just need to stand."
"It's fine." Luo Lin didn't reluctantly, took out the document submitted by this person, pointed to a detail on it and asked: "You specifically pointed out that you must boil clean water, and when you distill it at the end, you must also Bring to a boil. And as far as I know. This is likely to affect the taste of maple syrup. Can you explain why?"
"Yes, my lord." James rubbed his hands. Seriously said: "That's it. I found out when I was cooking the broth. Seal the boiled broth with a clean cloth soaked in boiling water, and put it in the shade. Then it won't be even after half a month. It stinks. And if you don’t have raw meat cooked in boiling water, it will taste bad in two days. I think the boiling water melts into the magic of the flame, and this magic resists the power of decay."
This is the simplest method of sterilization. Although James's explanation is shit, it is enough.
Of course, Luo Lin would not point it out. He nodded. Said that he agreed with James' approach.
One reason why maple syrup is expensive is that it is difficult to preserve. The existing method is to incorporate a non-toxic alchemy potion, which is actually an anti-corrosion agent, which greatly increases the cost and affects the taste.
Then he brought up a second detail: "You mentioned a porous charcoal above. Forgive me for not understanding, how can such a dirty thing as charcoal be used to purify maple syrup, let alone maple syrup. Come to eat."
He certainly knows that charcoal can adsorb impurities, especially the special activated carbon has the best effect, but this is not common knowledge in the world, so Luo Lin has this question.
In fact, Luo Lin knows a lot of knowledge that this world does not have, and many of them are also adapted to this world, but he was not an engineer in his previous life, let alone a scientist. Many specific details are completely ignorant, so he is more willing to guide rather than do it himself. .
Just like now, offering a reward for a thousand gold coins helped him find such an outstanding talent.
James became a little nervous again, rubbing his hands and said: "Lord Lord, forgive me, I don't think charcoal is dirty, but in fact, it is very clean and can help other things become clean."
Luo Lin looked ‘interested’: "Oh, how can I put it?"
His attitude is so kind, which makes James feel a lot more relaxed, awkwardly explaining his discovery: "For the reason just now, flame magic can purify everything, and this charcoal was born in flames. It is not only purified by flames, but also Absorbed the power of the flame and gained part of its power."
Luo Lin couldn't help smiling. This is really a folk scientist.
James took Rollin’s smile as encouragement, and continued:
I found that by putting the finely divided wood chips into a sealed jar, and then pour in water vapor, and at the same time burn with fire, you can get porous charcoal. These charcoal The purification effect is excellent...very good, really! Of course, you need to pay attention to a lot of details in doing this, but I have successfully tested it once. This charcoal perfectly combines the purification effect of fire and water. It..."
Speaking of later, this guy gestured with his hands and feet, his eyes were very bright and he looked very excited.
Well, this is indeed a talent. Luo Lin did not interrupt him, listening patiently, with a gentle smile on his face, nodding his head in agreement from time to time, and admiring him. This made James feel like a spring breeze. He was greatly affected. Encouraging, explaining harder, digging his heart out, wishing to let Master Earl know everything he knew.
After more than half an hour, this person reacted, and suddenly realized that he was too abrupt, he resumed restraint, and said in a nasty way: "Lord Lord, probably that's it. Maple syrup purified by my method, and then boiling water. Strict purification can keep it for a long time without deterioration. If it can reach the limit, I think it will be no problem to keep it for a year."
Luo Lin finally made a final decision: "Okay! Very good."
"Thank you for your compliment, Lord Earl." The scholar died for his confidant. Although there is no such sentence in this world, at this moment, James' mood is the same.
"I will provide you with the conditions, and I hope you can prove it to me in a month. If it is really feasible, you will receive a reward of one thousand gold coins. If you want, I will hire you as the supervisor of pure maple sugar production. , Fifty gold coins a month, and, for every bottle of maple syrup sold, you will get a net profit of 2%."
James was taken aback and looked very shocked. He quickly reacted, but he was still very excited, his lips trembled: "Lord Lord, no, I don't want profit. Fifty gold coins a month is too high, you give me twenty, No, ten will do, really, really!"
He is now working in a maple sugar manufacturing factory. After a month of hardship, his salary is only 50 silver coins. The family of five people barely makes ends meet. Now it can be increased by a hundred times.
Luo Lin waved his hand: "I've decided on this, you don't need to say more. I have never been stingy with talented people like you. Jonny, Jonny?"
The old butler walked in immediately, with a trace of displeasure on his face. He had already heard Luo Lin's words outside the door. Fifty gold coins a month, such a generous remuneration. As the chief steward of the lord’s mansion, he was paid only 10 gold coins a month. It. Not to mention that there was a reward of 1,000 gold coins before. This gap is too big, and individuals will feel unbalanced.
However, the old butler was loyal, and although he felt uncomfortable, he still asked submissively: "Master, what's your order?"
Luo Lin pointed to James and said, "You draw him fifty gold coins and let him complete the experiment."
"Lord Lord, thirty pieces are enough. The materials I need are very cheap." James hurriedly said, this is really an honest man.
"Then the remaining 20 are your reward. Even if this trial fails, it will still be yours. Don't refuse, think about your wife and children, and your little daughter who is sick."
Just in case, before bringing James to the study, Rollin’s guards had already checked the eighteenth generation of James’ ancestors and the family situation. This was not Luo Lin’s instruction, but an earl. General security procedures for the residence.
What else can James say? The heat in his heart was surging, and he felt his eyes moist, and he hurriedly lowered his head, thanking him: "Lord, you are such a good person. I will complete the experiment as soon as possible."
"Go ahead."
Jonny took the man away, and after a while, he came back to report: "Master, things are done."
Luo Lin nodded. Of course he noticed the dissatisfaction in the heart of the old butler. Although the butler has always doubted his ability, he is still very loyal and effective. He must be appeased. After thinking about it, Luo Lin said: "Jonny, your little Dennis is already twelve years old this year, right?"
"Yes, sir." Jonny didn't know why Rollin said that, but he answered truthfully. His family lives in the castle, and Dennis is the horse boy in the castle.
Luo Lin said slowly and honestly: "Twelve years old ~ EbookFREE.me~ is not too young, so I don't want to be a horse boy. Go to the castle armory and get a steel sword with a leather and iron shield. I will start talking with the chief guard tomorrow. Rutgers learn martial arts."
As he spoke, Luo Lin had already written his document and covered it with his newly made coat of arms. The coat of arms was very simple, it was a maple leaf shaped like a shield.
Passing the essay to Jonny, Luo Lin added: "I'm going to practice martial arts later. You ask Dennis to come over, and I will give him instructions by the way."
Jonny was overjoyed. Rutgers is the strongest warrior in the castle. Learning martial arts from him is naturally very good. It must be a few years before Dennis will be able to achieve something and gain success. If he can make military exploits, he can even become Knight, then his family will rise.
What made him even more pleased was that the master had to give instructions himself. The master's martial arts, that is the most famous in the entire continent, his guidance, any warrior would want to hear it.
Shaking his hands to take the paperwork, old Jonny was grateful, thinking: "The lord still takes care of the elderly, my loyalty is not in vain. Dennis is really blessed." (To be continued. (.))
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