The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 59 Umami

As for the progress of the research on the explosive package, as Wen Tianxiang said, it went quite smoothly. The new formula of gunpowder is powerful, and later it only needs to be further compressed to make a simple finished product.

Although the power is far inferior to the grenade of later generations, the roar and destructive force after throwing it out during the test are enough to shock the world.

I laughed loudly and said, "Think about it, if a row of bombs were thrown together, how powerful would it be?"

After Yun Bofei and others left, I asked, "Is the recruitment of Qiuquan Villa going well?"

Quanjue said: "Returning to the emperor, the current number is still only more than 300. Zhang Shijie began to expand the scope of recruitment while training. It is estimated that there will be a delay of ten days and a half months to recruit [-] people."

"Well, let Zhang Shijie hurry up, it seems that the musket will not be available for a long time."

At this time, Xiaoqi said quietly: "Officials, it's half past Haishi (21 o'clock), and it's time to go back to the palace."

"Ah, it's so late, time flies so fast, we've chatted for an entire afternoon and most of the night." I twisted my neck and said, "Song Rui, if the musket sample comes out, you must ensure safety when testing the gun , especially the safety of the masters, you don’t have to go tomorrow morning, and report to me immediately if you have any news. Mr. Shen, Quanjue, let Yun Zhongfei send you to Shifeng Firm tomorrow afternoon, and remember to call me outside at that time For Mr. Huyan. Alright, Xiao Qi, go back to the palace."

When I returned to Ninggan Palace, Quan Jiu had just finished transcribing the introduction to Wushu in my handwriting.After returning from Kuaiji, I used my memory to memorize the knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, geography, astronomy and other aspects that I knew. Since I don't like to use a brush, the manuscripts are messy, so I can only write them in neat handwriting. Organize and proofread into booklets.

"Jiu'er, thank you for your hard work." I looked at the tired Quan Jiu and said.

"Officials, Jiu'er doesn't work hard. In fact, there are things to do. Jiu'er feels a lot more fulfilled, not to mention doing things for the official family. It's just that the writing of the official family is too messy, and the content is ignorant of Jiu'er, so I just got it. over."

The concubines in the ancient harem basically had nothing to do, so there were countless court gossip stories, which became popular in later generations.

This is a fact. Most of these concubines rarely see the emperor, and they don’t have TV or the Internet. It seems that the greatest pleasure is to chat around. Interpreting the secret history of the harem.

It seems that Quan Jiu and the others have to find something to do, otherwise, over time, they will inevitably develop mental illness.

I picked up the manuscript that Quan Jiu had transcribed. The paper was neat and the handwriting was clear, but the illustrations seemed nondescript.

"Official, are you okay?" Quan Jiu asked nervously.

"It's not only okay, I think it's pretty good, Jiu'er, you're tired, it's getting late, we should rest, and make another copy tomorrow when you have time, and think about it by the way." I want to try it out, all Will Jiu have the kind of mind that is fully aware?

"Well, Jiu'er, try it, Guan, is Quanjue okay?"

"Quanjue and Mr. Shen are fine, don't worry, Jiu'er."

In recent days, Fang Ling handles affairs at the Escort in the morning, and usually goes to Shifeng Commercial Bank in the afternoon.

"Xiaoqi, call Xiao Tian up, and Ling'er will make tea for us."

Fang Ling smiled and said, "Brother, you are getting more and more good at calling people."

"I can't help it, brother likes to drink the tea made by Linger."

"Hmph, why don't you use Ling'er as a servant girl?" Fang Ling smiled while making tea.

Xiao Tian went upstairs and said, "What's the matter, young master?"

"Xiao Tian, ​​two guests will come later. The products they develop will be our main sales products in the future, such as the monosodium glutamate that increases the umami taste and the hard pen that improves the writing speed that I told you before."

"Brother, you two will talk about things later, Ling'er and sister Qiu'er will go shopping."

I knew what Fang Ling meant and said with a smile: "Hehe, Ling'er, it's okay. Is my brother still afraid that you will leak the secrets? Once these things are made, they will have to be shipped to various places by Linger's bodyguard agency. Let's further cooperate with Linger's bodyguard agency."

"Cooperation, what do you mean?"

"Ling'er, if there is a chance, I would like to make your Chengwei Escort into the largest logistics firm in the Song Dynasty."

"Wait, what is logistics?" Fang Ling and Xiao Tian asked at the same time.

I laughed dumbly, and came up with a modern word: "In simple terms, logistics is the transportation of goods, and its extended meanings are many."

"Brother, you always come up with a bunch of new words. Well, Ling'er has no objection, but I need my father's permission."

"I know, find Brother Chance to visit your father."

Fang Ling suddenly became a little coy and said, "Well, my father also wants to meet you."

"Hehe, that's it."

Fang Ling whispered: "Well, Ling'er listens to brother."

"They should have arrived." Yuan Ji's hearing was excellent, and he interrupted suddenly.

Sure enough, as soon as the voice fell, Shen Yiqiu and Quanjue walked in accompanied by Xiaoqi.

"Son."

"Mr. Shen, Quanjue, come and sit down. This is Miss Fang, and this is Xiao Tian."

After a few people exchanged pleasantries, I took out the manuscript and handed it to Quanjue, saying: "Mr. Shen, Quanjue, this is a brief summary of the art of objects written by me. You can take a look after you go back. Have you made any progress on the monosodium glutamate, hard pens and other items? "

After Quanjue put away the manuscript, he took out a few items from his luggage and put them on the table.Quan Jue first picked up some powdered things and introduced: "My lord, this is what you call monosodium glutamate."

I dipped my hand into the powder and put it in my mouth, tasting it with my tongue.After a while, I said: "Ling'er, Xiao Tian, ​​you guys come and try it too."

Following my example, the two of them put some powder into their mouths with their hands. After a while, they heard Fang Ling shout: "It's really delicious."

"Xiao Tian, ​​you are an expert, how are you?"

"Young master, it does have umami taste, but how to eat this MSG, eat some vegetables, eat some powder?"

I laughed: "Of course not, it's used as a condiment in the dish, just like table salt."

Xiao Tian excitedly said: "I'll try it later."

"Mr. Shen, the concentration of this monosodium glutamate is not enough. I guess it is a problem with fermentation. You can try to improve it after you go back. When the kelp is on the market in May, you can try to extract it from kelp."

"Yes, son, let's look at the second item, hard pen."

This hard pen uses goose feathers as the pen holder, and the pen core is cut obliquely at the root of the feather to make an opening, and then cut upwards in the middle of the bottom as a groove for injecting ink.

I tried writing on paper, and although I was not fluent, it was much faster than writing with a brush: "Well, yes, it's much better than a brush."

"My lord, it's just that the ink of this hard pen is difficult to adjust. It won't work if it's too thick or too light."

"There is a problem with mixing with ink. You can try black dye for dyeing cloth."

Quan Jue thought about it: "You can try this, the shade of the dye is relatively easy to adjust."

Then Quanjue showed us soap, magnifying glass and other items.

In my opinion, these things are commonplace and shoddy, but in Fang Ling Xiaotian's eyes, they are regarded as treasures.

"How is Xiao Tian?"

"My lord, these things are really unheard of. Now I am more convinced of what you said about the world's commerce."

"Among these things, monosodium glutamate and soap can be produced in small batches immediately. Quanjue, when you and Mr. Shen go back, you and Mr. Shen will arrange production while stepping up the improvement of the formula, and strive to launch the second generation of products as soon as possible. Xiao Tian, ​​looking for a place in the suburbs of Lin'an , to open a workshop, the magnifying glass needs certain technological equipment, as well as the packaging of monosodium glutamate, soap and other items, just won a lot of silver two days ago. The hard pen will not sell so quickly if people change their writing habits. Just a small batch."

"My lord, Xiao Tian doesn't think so. I think this kind of hard pen will be sold soon. Those gentlemen who keep accounts with hard pens will definitely increase their speed greatly."

"Yeah, why didn't I think of that?"

I always think that people in this era have solidified thinking, but in fact, why am I not?

Accounting (finance) should use a computer.

"Xiao Tian's words are reasonable. It just so happens that the day of the imperial examination is coming soon. Quanjue can make a batch of magnifying glasses and hard pens for the students who come to Beijing to try."