Release that Witch - Chapter 284

[Chapter 283 Hydrogen Balloon Delivery]

On the third day after autumn, the Margaery Chamber of Commerce arrived at the pier of Border Town as promised.

This time, the caravan returned to its former size, with ten sailing boats lined up in a single file and docked firmly at the side of the trestle bridge.

“His Royal Highness, we meet again,” Crescent Bay businessman Jia Moore bowed and said, “I heard from Ms. Margaret that the first steamship has been remodeled?”

“Indeed,” Roland laughed. , “However, in order to ensure the quality of the product, it still needs three or four days of trial voyage to test the reliability of the power system.

” We can wait here for many days. Excuse me, Your Highness, can I board the steamship for a visit during the sea trial?”

“Of course, it is a brand new ship after all, completely different from previous sailing ships, and I have to introduce you How to operate it. But according to the plan, these are the contents of tomorrow.” Roland gestured to follow me, “The most important thing now is to relax your tired body, you haven’t eaten lunch yet? I’m already in the castle A sumptuous banquet is prepared in the living room.”

“Every time I come here, I will have a delicious meal,” Margaery covered her mouth with a smile, “I’m really hungry right now—those wheat cakes and jerky It’s as hard as a rock, and it’s hard to swallow.” In

this era, there is no reliable fresh-keeping technology, so most of the dry food is really dry and hard, which reminds Roland of canned food.

After the development of light industry, the manufacture of various delicious and convenient food cans is definitely the best choice for long-distance travel and seafaring merchants.

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When the banquet was over, Hogg patted his belly with a satisfied face, “This bowl of mushroom soup almost made me swallow my tongue, I seem to taste the taste of Haizhen, stewed chicken and pork bone at the same time, you The court cook here is really skilled.”

“I prefer the dessert served after the meal, which is called ice cream… right?” said Margery, “I guess it should be made of milk and honey and then freeze it into ice crystals with saltpeter.”

“We need to add some butter and egg whites, otherwise we can’t make it so soft,” Roland added, “I don’t know how much saltpeter this time is?”

“There is still only one boat,” the businesswoman shook her head, “Alchemist The association is still buying saltpeter in a big way, and the former Prime Minister even sent patrols to help them search for the goods from the nitrate factory. A group of guys with the reputation of sages are no different from robbers. This ship of saltpeter was still transported from Chishui City. ”

“Then most of the goods shipped this month are washing stones?”

“That’s right,” Hogg drank the white wine in the glass and filled it up for himself, “although the quantity may be a bit much, but you said it yourself last time Yes, get as much as you can, I keep in mind. Besides the washing stones, there are good iron and lead ingots. Few towns need these things these days except yours,” he sighed. “The mining business is getting harder and harder.”

This is the impact of the civil war. Roland thought to himself that the purchasing power of various places is gradually declining. If it continues for another two or three years, it will basically be the rhythm of rising food prices and starvation everywhere.

“By the way, what happened in the western region recently?” Margaery asked suddenly.

“What’s the matter?”

“On the way to the town, the fleet encountered a lot of… um,” she paused for a moment, as if thinking about her words, “a lot of floating corpses. They were dressed in tatters, that’s all. Floating on both sides of the river. In addition to the dead bodies, there are some broken planks and ropes on the water, as if a ship has sunk on the rocks. But there are no rocks in the inner river, so I think…”

“Hmph, that’s Tife The fleet that invaded the Western Territory,” Roland pretended to be aggrieved, and briefly recounted the battle a week ago, “They have already received their due punishment.”

In order to avoid blocking the waterway and spreading the disease, the battlefield was cleaned. Finally, he transferred Anna and Lily from the small town, one was responsible for burning the damaged boats, and the other was responsible for purifying the river water.

And the floating corpses that Margaery saw should be those who had drifted away along the river before the battle ended.

“I see,” the businesswoman smiled.

“Looks like Timothy is hitting a wall on both sides.”

“Both sides?”

“There is also Garcia in Port of Clearwater——the latest news I got is that the unknown looters who attacked the eastern city before were none other than Garcia’s subordinates. The Black Sail Fleet ransacked Haifeng County and Jinsui City. Afterwards, instead of returning to the harbor, she went northward along the coastline, and no one knew where she ended up.”

“Northward…” Roland asked in surprise, “Did she leave Graycastle?”

“It looks like this now. Fei Ke’s men ran empty in Port of Clear Water, which is now an empty city.” Margery stated, “Because there are many rats among the people he brought, this matter is not considered a secret in Black Street. No matter what, you are the only thorn in his side left now, and the invasion of the western region may become more and more frequent in the future.”

“If you also want to leave Graycastle, Crescent Moon Bay welcomes you at any time,” said Marlan opened the mouth.

“That’s right,” Gamol patted his chest, “The small island there is enough to hold ten border towns, and we are willing to provide it to you and your people for free.”

But to hand over the technology of steam engines and paddle boats, yes Bar?

Roland rolled his eyes in his heart. Even if Graycastle couldn’t stay any longer, Tilly Wimbledon should be the first person he chose to defect to.

But on the surface he just smiled, “Yes, if there is such a day, I will think about it.”

“Yes,” then he looked at Margaery, “I have successfully made the scout balloon you ordered last time.” There

are two.”

“So soon?” the latter said pleasantly, “Can you show me?”

“Of course, come with me.” Roland got up and said.

…

In the backyard of the castle expansion, there is a fully inflated hydrogen balloon.

Its airbag is in the shape of a drop, wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, with a top diameter of five meters. It is completely made according to the size of the test object, and can carry an adult man into the air.

The airbags and ropes are painted with sky camouflage, and with the observer’s camouflage clothing, it can minimize the degree of recognition.

“It doesn’t seem to be the same as the balloon we took last time?” Margaery carefully looked at the new product.

“Because it can be used without a witch,” Roland cleared his throat, and began to introduce how to use the scout balloon. It is because this alchemy gas is filled in it that it can fly. The method of inflation is very simple, just connect the matching hose to the gas storage tank, and then unscrew the valves at both ends.” After speaking, he demonstrated it in public Operation process of deflation and inflation.

“How many gas tanks does it take to fill a scout balloon?” Margery quickly grasped the point.

“Five bottles or six bottles…” This question made Roland a little embarrassed, “It will not exceed seven bottles at most.” The main reason is that the concentration of dilute sulfuric acid used to generate hydrogen in the bottle is difficult to control, and the sulfuric acid is distilled and purified to 98%. It would be a waste of precious manpower in the laboratory to dilute it with water, so we had to settle for it.

“This alchemy gas is very expensive, right?”

“It is true. It is difficult to preserve and full of danger… I mean, if it is accidentally handled,” Roland coughed twice, “so the gas tank can only be stored for one year, and Do not hit, dismantle or incinerate, otherwise unpredictable and serious consequences may occur.” He paused, “Although the price is a bit expensive, but don’t worry, the first batch of gas storage tanks were sold by Border The town provides it for free, and you can get an extra sky camouflage scout suit.”

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[End of this Chapter]