Steel Dynasty - Chapter 501

[Chapter 501 Rock Sugar]

“Come and have a try, come and have a taste.”

White sugar appeared for the first time in the country of Chongqing. This new thing naturally attracted many people, including Lu Tong, who also came to see what happened. , after all, the process of producing white sugar also requires its sulfite.

As soon as Xiao Ming finished speaking, the supervisors in the workshop area were not polite and picked up the rock candy one by one and started eating it.

“It’s so delicious.” “It’s so sweet.” “It’s amazing.” The words kept coming.

In modern times, rock sugar can be said to be the most inconspicuous of all sugars, but here it immediately became a high-end product, and the rich sweetness of white sugar completely conquered everyone who tasted it.

After finishing the white sugar in his mouth, Xiao Ming looked at Zhu Wuliu and asked, “How is it? Do you want this white sugar and rock sugar production process?”

“Yes!” Zhu Wuliu’s hair stood up in excitement, The maltose sold in Dongshi now is nothing compared to white sugar. No matter how stupid he is, he understands that this white sugar will make him and even Zhujiacun make a lot of money from now on.

Xiao Ming said sternly: “In that case, you will stay here and study with the craftsmen for a few days. However, you need to find your own way to build a workshop and purchase sugar cane.”

“The common people understand that His Highness can turn white sugar into It is a great honor to hand over the craftsmanship to the grassroots people.” Zhu Wuliu’s face turned red.

Nodding, Xiao Ming still wanted to make some things clear. He said: “In addition to you, I will also hang the white sugar craft in the Chamber of Commerce. You will not be the only ones who can make white sugar, so I want to To make money, you have to show your true skills and control the quality of white sugar, understand?”

These words made Zhu Wuliu feel a little stressed, but thinking of his brother, he felt an impulse and clicked the button sharply. nod.

After instructing Zhu Wuliu, Xiao Ming asked Zhao Long and Zhao Hu to carry Bingtang back to the palace with him.

Lu Tong was on the same road as Xiao Ming because he was going back to Bowen College. He sipped rock sugar and said, “Your Highness, this white sugar is really amazing. Just add this sulfite and it can become very pure. I’m right, sir.” I am becoming more and more interested in chemistry.”

“Really? So you were not interested in chemistry at all before.” Xiao Ming glared at him.

“Hey, Your Highness, I didn’t know what chemistry was before, so I naturally didn’t understand the power of chemistry. But now I understand more and more. Many students in the School of Chemistry have also changed their minds. Now they are not Instead of coping, it turned into interest,” Lu Tong said.

Xiao Ming smiled. He was most happy to see this kind of change. Real science is promoted by those who are passionate about science. He said: “This is a good phenomenon. In the future, we must guide students to learn more about it.” The task becomes a hobby.”

“Yes, Your Highness,” Lu Tong responded.

The two chatted along the way, and soon reached the fork in the road between Bowen College and the Prince’s Mansion. At this time, Xiao Ming returned to the Prince’s Mansion with Bingtang.

He promised to give Fei Yue’er hard candies that day. This rock candy can be said to be a hard candy.

Zhao Long and Zhao Hu followed Xiao Ming into the palace with the frame in hand. The two of them ate while carrying it along the way, and now their mouths were full of syrup.

The three of them entered the palace and headed towards the bedroom. Soon they heard the sounds of warblers and swallows, and it turned out that Fei Yue’er, Xiaohuan, Luluo and Aster were chatting and laughing in the pavilion in front of the front hall.

Moreover, Xiao Ming told them about the white sugar before leaving, so Fei Yue’er seemed to have specially called them back.

“Your Highness, have you got the candy back?”

Seeing Xiao Ming coming over, Fei Yue’er stood up and asked.

The three maids also looked forward to it, especially Lulu, whose saliva was swirling in her mouth. She loved sweets the most, and he ate the most maltose every time she brought her back from Chang’an.

“Of course I brought it back. Look, this is rock candy.” Xiao Ming asked Zhao Long and Zhao Hu to place the bamboo basket in the middle of the pavilion.

As soon as the bamboo basket was put down, Lu Luo’s saliva almost dripped out. Aster patted her, and then she realized it and immediately wiped her mouth with a handkerchief.

Fei Yue’er said gently: “Pothos loves sweets the most. You can try one of the Pothos first.”

Although it looks like the first one to eat, Poho still remembers her dignity, even though Fei Yue’er treats the two of them. Yes, but a maid must follow the rules of a maid. She said softly: “Princess, I don’t dare to do it, so you should be the first to try it.”

“It doesn’t matter, you three are the only ones in this palace who can talk to me .

As I said, don’t worry about these little knots, Aster, come and try it too.”

Aster and Pothos still didn’t dare to look at each other.

“You don’t want me to give in if you push me, I will feed you one by one.” Xiao Ming looked left and right, seeing the endless pushing, he suddenly joked.

Hearing this, the four of them immediately blushed.

At this time, Xiao Ming picked up the rock candy and first fed it into Fei Yue’er’s mouth, and then placed the rock candy in the palms of the three girls one by one. He was just talking, but he didn’t actually feed the three girls, otherwise it would be too unruly.

When Fei Yue’er saw this, she gave Xiao Ming a dirty look, which meant that he wasn’t messing around.

However, the four of them soon forgot about Xiao Ming’s joke, because the sweet taste of the rock candy made them unable to stop, and they all kept sipping the rock candy.

“It’s so sweet and delicious.” The green radish was the fastest to eat. She quickly devoured a piece of rock candy. She asked, “Your Highness, what is this rock candy made of?”

“Sugar cane.” Xiao Ming smiled. said.

“No wonder the sweetness is so special.” Green Luo said excitedly. She picked up another piece of rock candy and stuffed it into her mouth again.

Fei Yue’er also ate rock candy for the first time. At this time, she couldn’t help but be impressed by the sweetness of rock candy. She exclaimed: “Your Highness, this white sugar will definitely sell well.”

The four of them laughed while eating, their faces full of joy. Full enjoyment.

But for Xiao Ming, this white sugar is not limited to eating rock sugar. After all, white sugar is almost indispensable in modern sweets.

While Fei Yue’er and the four of them were eating rock candy, Xiao Ming called the chef from the dining room over again and asked him to prepare a special dish tonight, which is modern wire drawing.

But just when he was excited about the trophy of white sugar, the Battle of Ryukyu had already caused an uproar in Japan.

The defeated Sakai and Makino Haruaki returned to Japan with their remnants of troops. The heavy losses shocked the Japanese lords and made them extremely angry. In their eyes, Dayu had been left far behind by their firearms. In their eyes, Dayu was no more. A piece of meat waiting for them to partake.

But the Battle of Ryukyu was like a slap in the face, which made them angry.

“This is a shame, a shame for samurai.”

Sakai and Makino Haruaki knelt in the main hall, surrounded by famous Japanese daimyo sitting cross-legged. Their angry eyes seemed to be able to kill them at any time.

(End of chapter)