Inside the carriage.
Liu Chen looked at the dirt on his hands and his expression changed.
"Looks like I have to make the soap.”
In the Han Dynasty, plant ash was commonly used as a cleaning product.
If it was washing clothes, it would use plant ash water and shell ash to form a strong base through the reaction, which was also known as potassium ether.
Not only could it remove dirt, but it could also increase the luster.
There were also trona, soap, and other cleaning products.
As for the soap's predecessor, the bath bean and soap, they were made from pig's kidneys and plant ash. Due to the expensive production process, they were generally only used by the palace nobles.
Of course, it had not appeared in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It would only appear in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. As for who the inventor was, Liu Chen had forgotten.
The soap that Liu Chen wanted to make was made from animal fat, plant ash, or slaked lime to make an alky solution. Through the soap and glycerine reaction, he could get soap and glycerine.
Glycerol could be nitrated and turned into nitrogen. This way, the soap and gunpowder could be solved.
Of course.
The extraction of glycerine required a further chemical reaction, which was too difficult.
Moreover, the gunpowder was too sensitive and difficult to make. Back then, Nobel was almost killed in an explosion.
However, if he added in some dicalite, yellow explosive would be created.
These synthesis methods were more complicated and difficult. Before they were industrialized, Liu Chen would not consider these things.
They would consider the simpler black gunpowder, sulfur, dinitraz, and charcoal, which were all commonly used now.
Liu Chen's mind raced as he took out a pen and paper from the cabinet in the carriage and prepared to write down the steps of the Salt Making Method.
Soap and gunpowder were secondary for the time being. Now, he needed to solve the problem of salt first.
Otherwise, Qiushou, Tian Feng, and Guo Jia would probably have trouble eating and sleeping. The people of Chang Shan would also panic.
However, as the carriage jolted and the ink scattered, Liu Chen's words became crooked, causing him to frown.
His brush calligraphy had been honed later on, and now it was even worse in the shaking carriage.
"I'm still not as used to a soft pen as a hard one. It seems that I have to find time to make a pen and pencil.”
As for ballpoint pens, Liu Chen didn't even dare to think about it. Even in the future, ballpoint pen beads were extremely difficult to craft.
Da da--
While Liu Chen was writing and daydreaming, the sound of horse hooves came from outside the carriage.
Then, Zhao Yun's voice was heard,""My lord!"
"Zilong, did something happen?”Liu Chen asked in confusion. Zhao Yun was now the number one person in the army and was very busy.
"Yun received a message from Magistrate Ju and Magistrate Tian Zhong. He is now here to protect the lord and ensure the safety of the salt production method.”Zhao Yun replied respectfully.
Liu Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry!
Isn't it just a "salt production method"? Do you have to mobilize so many people?!
From the sounds outside, the number of cavalrymen was as high as four to five thousand!
It was no wonder that Qiushou, Tian Feng, and Zhao Yun were on guard!
In ancient times, salt was difficult to produce and transport, but it was a necessity for life.
Now that Liu Chen actually had a salt production method, such a shocking mystery must not be spread privately.
Moreover, if the salt-making method was really as Liu Chen said, it could consider more impurities and develop fine salt. Moreover, the production process and price were not expensive.
At that time, their Chang Mountain would also be able to produce salt and sell it. This would be a continuous source of financial income!
"Alright, since we're here, let's take it as it is. Then accompany me to the mine to take a look.”
"Yes."
The group set off for the mine again. After Liu Chen finished writing the " Salt Making Method ", he also wrote the " Soap " production process book.
At that time, he could even make it with slaked lime, killing two birds with one stone!
……
At the same time.
Ji Province, Zhongshan, Wuji County.
The Zhen family was having an argument that spread throughout the entire family. The reason for the quarrel was the pressure from the Yuan family.
The Yuan family and Liu Chen, the King of Chang Shan, had a conflict. They used their connections to exert pressure on Chang Shan, not only controlling the material transportation of Chang Shan.
Furthermore, he strictly prohibited the Zhen family from trading goods with Chang Mountain.
As one of the three dukes of the four generations, the powerful Runan Yuan family indeed had the qualifications and strength to do so. The Zhen family had no choice but to be cautious!
"The Yuan family has four generations of three dukes. Our Zhen family can't compete with them!”
"Two of the current three dukes, Yuan Feng and Yuan Kui, are not people we can fight against!”
"I still suggest that we give up on this deal to avoid offending the Chang Shan King. We can pay him back with double the money!”
The Zhen clansmen all chose to listen to the Yuan clan and give up on the deal with Liu Chen.
In order to prevent Liu Chen from getting angry, they would rather pay him back with double the amount of money. To prevent the Yuan family and the Chang Shan immortal from fighting, the Zhen family would be in trouble!
However…
The current Zhen family's mistress and Zhen Mi's mother, Zhang shi, had gone against all opposition and insisted on completing this transaction with the Chang Shan King.
Facing everyone's confusion, Zhang shi explained with emotion and reason,
"Changshan is connected to our Zhongshan. If we give up this close neighbor and choose the Yuan family in Runan, Yuzhou, which is even further away, wouldn't that be giving up what's near and seeking what's far?
"Moreover, the Prince of Chang Shan has an army of 100,000. If we offend him, how will the Yuan family punish us?
"But if the Yuan Family blames us, King Chang Shan's 100,000 strong army won't let him advance even an inch.
"All of you only focus on the present and value the situation in a day and night, but you don't know how to think about long-term development.”
The Zhen family fell silent!
That's right!
Changshan was right next to Zhongshan, and Runan in Yuzhou was far away from them. There was also Yanzhou in between.
If the Prince of Chang Shan were to explode with rage, what would the Yuan Family of Runan have to help the Zhen Family?
"We've come to our senses!"
Everyone sighed and said,"I hope the King of Chang Shan won't disappoint us!"”
Since they chose to trade with Liu Chen, the Prince of Chang Shan, it was equivalent to offending the Yuan Clan. Naturally, he hoped that Liu Chen would develop better and better.
After everyone dispersed, Zhang shi dragged her exhausted body back to the inner room.
"Mother."
A little loli of five or six years old appeared behind her and used her small hands to lightly hit Zhang shi's back.
"Mi 'er is here?"”
"Mother, the Chang Shan King that uncles were talking about just now, is he the big brother who saved me from the bandits?”
"Hehe, it's him." Zhang shi said gently.
Liu Chen had come to Zhongshan two years ago. He had come along the way to wipe out the Yellow Turban Army and saved Zhen Mi.
Zhen Mi, who had matured early because of her father's early death, was greatly shocked. She couldn't forget Liu Chen.
After getting confirmation, Zhen Mi asked Zhang shi about Liu Chen's deeds with a smile.
Zhang shi had been very busy recently, and Zhen Mi didn't want to disturb her. Now, she finally had the chance.
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