Wentang

Chapter 226 Ink Making
When he came to a corner, Yue Shan saw several people pouring different powders into a jar according to the proportion, so he stepped forward and asked, "What are you doing?"

Seeing Yue Shan, the workers were startled, and they dared not speak.

For these workers, the arrest is already a big official, let alone a county magistrate like Yueshan, who they dare not even look up to.Naturally, he was too frightened to even lift his head.

"Grassman Sun Dagou pays homage to Qingshui Hou." At this time, an 'old man' with gray hair and stooped figure in his 50s and [-]s stepped forward to make a rescue.

Yue Shan knew that he was one of the ink makers who went to the meeting just now, so he asked his question again.

"They're making ink, rubbing books requires a lot of ink, and it's too expensive to buy. The boss... the previous boss asked us to make ink ourselves." Sun Dagou quickly explained.

"Your original owner was a visionary." Yue Shan nodded and said, "Can you explain to me how you make ink?"

"This is pine smoke..." Seeing Yue Shan's puzzled face, he explained again: "Pine smoke is the soot left after burning pine wood. This is the main material for making pine smoke ink. This is cinnabar, and this is spice... Put them together and stir well to make ink.”

"But the ink I've seen is lumpy, how is this powder?" Yue Shan asked.

"Hehe... I don't know about Qingshui. You can make a block by adding cowhide glue to the toner. The ink in the printing workshop is used by myself, so no cowhide glue is added." Sun Dagou said.

"I see. Just now you said that there is pine smoke ink, is there any other ink?" Yue Shan asked again.

"Yes, there is also lampblack ink. There is a big difference between the two types of ink. Pine smoke ink is the soot left after burning pine wood, so this kind of ink is very light, and the color is black and the gloss is poor. It is generally used for writing. "

When it comes to Mo, Sun Dagou seems to be a completely different person, not only his face reveals a confidence, but also various terms in his words:

"Looking ink is the ink produced when oil is burned. Generally, tung oil, vegetable oil, and lard are used. This kind of ink is relatively heavy and has a good color. Most of the paintings are made with pine smoke ink.”

"So that's the case, thank you old man for your advice." Yue Shan suddenly realized and thanked.

"Don't dare, it's an honor to be able to explain to Qingshuihou." Sun Dagou quickly returned the courtesy.

Although Yue Shan wrote so many characters, he really doesn't know Mo.At the beginning, Ma Busi and others helped him to buy his ink. Later, all the ink for the opening of the academy was purchased by his subordinates, and he never asked.So much so that he still doesn't know that ink is divided into two types.

Sun Dagou explained to him the method of making lampblack ink, how to distinguish the quality of ink ingots, etc., which opened Yue Shan's eyes.

After explaining this, Sun Dagou seemed to want to say something, but he stopped talking because of fear.

Yue Shan naturally saw that he had something on his mind, so he asked: "Old man, if you have something to do, please tell me, let's find a solution together."

Only then did Sun Dagou make up his mind, bowed deeply and said in an expectant tone: "I found a way to make high-quality lampblack ink. It's just that the cost was too high before the owner refused, and Caomin wanted to invite Qingshui Allow me to make this ink."

"Oh?" Yue Shan immediately became interested and said, "Come on, let's go aside and talk about it carefully."

Can produce high-quality ink?How could Yue Shan not be interested.If it was before, he might still think it didn't matter, but since he realized the "god" of calligraphy, his requirements for pen, ink, paper and inkstone have gradually increased.

Under normal circumstances, writing doesn't matter, if he wants to write something on a whim, as long as it is not hard yellow paper, he is not willing to write.This is also the reason why he wants to make people ask for a piece of paper.

Mo didn't understand it before, but now that he understands it, he naturally doesn't want to make do with it.

Originally, he wanted someone to buy some high-quality ink, but now that he heard that someone could make it right in front of him, how could he not be interested.

If you can really make high-quality ink, you can not only use it yourself, but also sell it for a good business.Although he has a more lucrative business and doesn't care about selling ink, mosquito legs are meat, right?

Moreover, the ink-making business is under the name of the academy, and the money earned is also receivable by the academy.It is different from Yueshan's own business.

Following the old man's eloquence, Yue Shan finally knew why his original owner refused to allow Sun Dagou to make ink, because the cost was too high.

According to his method, light an oil lamp and put an iron cover on it to collect the oil fume. The speed must be fast or the smoke will be old. When taking it out, the oil fume must be scraped off with goose feathers.Only in this way can we get high-quality oil fume,
Calculated, a catty of oil can take about one or two oil fumes.

This is not over yet, after the oil fume is taken, it is necessary to neutralize the smell of the oil fume with spices to make the ink emit a fragrance, preferably musk.Also put egg whites, kraft glue and... pearl powder.

Stir these things together and pound them [-] times with an iron mortar to ensure that the materials are as fine as powder, and then made into ink blocks.Such ink sticks will appear violet, which is the finest color.

After being ground into ink, it is fine and smooth without the slightest graininess, and the written calligraphy and painting are black and bright in color and lustrous.

Originally, Yue Shan thought that Sun Dagou's former boss was a fool and would not do such a good business.After listening to the production process, I realized that I had wronged others.

One catty of oil can only produce one or two oil fumes, the key is musk.It is hard for ordinary dignitaries to see this thing, and only the emperor and the most favored concubines are eligible to enjoy it in the imperial palace.

You, an ink maker, want to use musk as a raw material, just dream.

There is also cowhide glue. Cows are livestock that are forbidden to be slaughtered. Where can I get so much cowhide glue?The rich and powerful are not short of such things, but a small businessman who runs a book printing workshop obviously cannot get so many.

On the contrary, it is easier to find pearl powder, but this stuff is expensive.Pearls can be spent directly as money in many places, and using them to make ink... is crazy.

Even if the ink is made, how much are you going to sell it for?How many people can afford it?No wonder the owner didn't refuse.

However, that person can't afford this kind of ink, Yue Shan can.

Musk?Simple, just go to the palace and ask for it.If you really are the son-in-law of the eldest princess, you can't do it for nothing, and the things in the palace are your own.

Kraft glue?Hehe... I explained that if the cattle of that family were to fall to death tomorrow, the cattle of his family must die.Then replace the dead cow with a live cow.

Pearl powder...is this a thing?I don’t need anything and I don’t need money. Well, our family’s money can be piled up in pearls.

As for the sales of ink, it is not a problem.What he has to consider is not who to sell to, but who not to sell to.He is very aware of the obsession of those who think they have status with the four treasures of the upper class study.As long as these inks are produced, there is absolutely no need to worry about selling them.The only thing to worry about is that the production is too troublesome, and the output is not high and the supply exceeds the demand.

So he thought of the hunger marketing strategy, which can not only improve the style, but also maximize the value of these inks.

After that, 50 yuan will be released every month, and the rest will be put into the warehouse.hum...

And you don’t have to worry about giving gifts in the future, I will just give you a piece of ink produced in Longshou Mountain.

Both affordable and decent.

Thinking of this wonderful future, Yue Shan almost laughed out loud.

(End of this chapter)