industrial lord

Chapter 7 Lack of Money and Talent

Chapter 7 Lack of Money and Talent

"I'm so stupid, really." Frederick murmured, "I only know that you need to measure the size, but I don't know that the current ruler is not accurate..."

When he came to the carpenter's shop, he had seen craftsmen's tools and saw calipers among them, so he subconsciously thought that they were vernier calipers.

However, the difference between calipers and vernier calipers is like a bicycle and a motorcycle. A vernier is installed on the caliper, just like a bicycle is equipped with a battery, motor and control system.

The precision of industrial processing is determined by the precision of measuring tools. Today's bearings and future steam engines all require precision smaller than millimeters.

Ogilvy's subordinates have excellent craftsmen with high skills. They originally made jewelry, and later carved small magic circles. It is not difficult to make a caliper, but it is difficult to make vernier scales.

It is not a problem for him to measure 49mm, but dividing the length of 49mm into 50 equal parts is beyond his salary range.

After Frederick explained the theorem of equal segments of parallel lines, he said to Ogilvy: "I found that among you there are no scholars who study mathematics, and no scholars who study physics and alchemy."

As the saying goes, if you learn mathematics, physics and chemistry well, you will not be afraid of time travel.

Frederick understood how much he was capable of.

Mathematics is a tool for him. Knowing how to use several advanced tools is one thing, but how to develop tools is another.

He has not been able to fully understand what number theory is. Calculus can be touched once, but it will not work after two touches, and it is returned to the teacher.

Physics is relatively better. He can change the "Three Laws of Newton" into "Three Laws of Wesson". It is not a problem to go further on the basis of motion and light refraction. Structural mechanics can be regarded as the founder of the mountain. The electricity is currently useless.

Forget about chemistry, why is it rare to do chemistry in "civilian science", because doing this will really kill people.

And the current alchemy involves magic, God knows what will happen if there is one more variable.

Frederick understood that building an industry requires the support of mathematical, physical and chemical knowledge, and he also understood that he could not shoulder such a heavy burden alone, which required the joint efforts of many people.

However, where and how should these talents be found?

Ogilvy also has some understanding of these subjects, and after thinking for a while, he said: "Most of the scholars who study algebra and geometry are in the Kingdom of Sardinia, and there are also many in the Kingdom of Gaul. They are now arguing endlessly over whether algebra and geometry can be unified." .”

"Scholars of physics and alchemy are concentrated on the Mediterranean coast, and their experiments cost a lot of money, and they can only find sponsorship there."

As soon as he heard "sponsorship", Frederick was shocked.

After all, no matter which world he was in, doing scientific research cost money, and what he lacked was money.

Frederick thought for a while, and said to Ogilvy: "Is it okay to entrust the work of the vernier calipers and bearings to you?"

"The next thing I have to think about is how to make money."

Ogilvy looked at the principal who was younger than his son, sighed in his heart, and said, "Leave it to me, don't be tired, and you can play around when you have time."

"There is no need to worry about the money. That Alfred at the blacksmith's shop is quite capable. He can take charge of expanding the furnace and buying pig iron and making steel, and I will also check it out."

"There is a young man named Bryant in the blacksmith shop who is a good blacksmith and can take charge of the blacksmithing part."

Frederick said, "Then you will be in trouble."

When he left the carpenter's shop, Ogilvy sighed deeply as he looked at the immature back.

Among many scholars, Ogilvy and Frederick had the longest contact time and knew the child best.

This child has provoked the burden of continuing a family at an age when he should be having fun. Facing the conspiracy from the king, he is not afraid but plans to do it face-to-face. Few people, even adults, can do this kind of thing.

Frederick was walking on the road by the river. On one side was the clear water. Several cargo boats were driving downstream pulling flour. On the other side was the second plowed farmland. Clear Crystal Slimes are thrown into the fields, making them eat bugs and eggs that turn up in the dirt.

If it was in the past, he would find a place to fish, or help throw slimes.

But now, all he can think about is how to make money.

Travelers make money in the same way, such as glass, soap, paper and cement.

It’s just that to the north of Wessenland is the local glass manufacturing center, which has now developed to blow a ball and flatten it to produce flat glass. Frederick’s mother has a vanity mirror.

Don’t even think about soap. Frederick was criticized by Ah Fu because he had to bathe with excellent soap made of olive oil every day. People with a little money would use rough soap made of animal fat.

The only thing left to him is papermaking and cement. The problem is that he has only seen these in the folk crafts. He knows the process in theory, but he has to slowly explore the actual operation.

And these things need someone to do it, to be in charge of this work, otherwise it is just a plan on paper.

Frederick saw a crystal slime jumping to his feet, so he picked it up to play.

This kind of slime's body is usually soft, but it is very elastic when it is about to escape, and it feels good to grab.

While playing, he thought that he needed to find some talents from the territory, otherwise he would be too busy.

"Master!" An angry voice suddenly sounded, "Why are you catching slimes again?"

Frederick shrunk his neck subconsciously, threw the slime in his hand, and kicked it back into the field with a big kick.

With his current strength, this slime can only be stunned for a while.

A seventeen or eighteen-year-old maid went to the side of the river and soaked a cotton handkerchief with the river water, and while complaining about the master's lack of hygiene, she wiped his hands.

This maid is called Taro, the daughter of Wesson's tax collector. When she was eleven or twelve years old, she began to help the nanny take care of one or two-year-old Frederick.

Tarot finished wiping the master's hands, turned the handkerchief over, and wiped his face with the other side.

Frederick gave up struggling, which is not bad. When she helped herself to take a bath, she could wipe her feet first and then her face with a cotton towel.

Although this eldest sister sometimes has a dull mind, she works hard, and everyone thinks it's okay for her to be a model worker.

After Tarot finished dusting himself with a handkerchief, Frederick asked, "Why are you here? What's the matter?"

Only then did Tarot reply: "Someone came to deliver a letter today, His Excellency Richard Nall will be our guest in three days."

Frederick's eyes flashed quickly, and he immediately said, "Go back and inform Karpo that sauerkraut and pork knuckle are ready in the kitchen!"

(End of this chapter)

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