The Ominous Lord of the Skaven

Chapter 203 Scientific Papermaking
Lafayette has understood everything!
"I may not be able to understand the analogy of steamed buns, but when it comes to iron making, I am much clearer.

The process of ironmaking is actually transforming ore, refining it into a unified material and presenting isotropic substances. "

"Very good, you have caught another key point, unifying materials is also very important.

For example, we don't want to have veins when we write on papyrus.

But it cannot be said that there can only be one material, but in order not to let the material show anisotropy as much as possible, we should at least let a certain material occupy the main position. "

Eckert expanded again, in fact, the current thinking has diverged to the field of more complex materials.

The idea of ​​refining alloy steel also emerged at this time.

The other two mages also quickly understood what Ickert meant, and according to this theory, the general steps of papermaking were naturally clear.

"We need to crush the plants, and then splice these tiny units together to show the isotropy that you expect, Mr. Ikett."

Virgil said.

"Yes, isotropic is exactly what we need."

Eckert affirmed, and Siroman also made supplementary comments at this time.

"It seems that the Lord Lord's analogy is more appropriate. After all, if we want to bind these pieces together, we need an adhesive, which is like adding water to dough."

"Yes, so now it's better to ask everyone to summarize and improve the papermaking process."

Ickert spoke again, leading everyone to think.

The answers of the mages did not disappoint him either.

"First of all, raw materials. Since the lord has inspired us so much, we don't have to be limited to papyrus and palm leaves. As long as they can be ground into fine powder, we can use them all.

And according to the different characteristics of the smallest unit of shredded powder, we can also produce paper with different properties.

I suggest that we start with the bark of the tower, because the current territory needs to cut down a lot of trees whether it is burning charcoal or building a defense house, so there is no need to waste labor to find new raw materials. "

After Lafayette finished speaking, Virgil took over:
"The bark needs to be cleaned and treated with antiseptic treatment. It is best to tie it to a rope and throw it into the flowing Vanvna River, then pick it up again and throw it into quicklime water for soaking, just like treating wood."

"Next is crushing."

Sir Rollman's voice sounded in the conference room.

"We use a magic machine or a stone mill pulled by livestock to grind the treated bark into as fine and uniform a powder as possible, then stick it together with adhesives, and then shape it into paper."

Sasha watched helplessly as the mages finished the process, and she had nothing to say.

Ickert is quite satisfied that the mages can think of these steps, but Ickert, who has experience in modern documentaries, still needs to make further suggestions to improve the papermaking technique.

"There is a requirement for crushing, that is, the powder must be able to diffuse in water to produce a uniform color, and there should not be too much precipitation after stirring.

The production of paper cannot be pressed, but scooped up with gauze to get a thin layer, otherwise we can only get thick blocks.

The tissue paper scooped up has moisture, so we have to dry it, or dry it, and find a way to make it dry. "

"The lord's supplement is in place. It is true that only in this way can we produce thinner paper and make better use of materials."

Lafayette agreed.

"Then, the issue of paper production is settled in this way, and this matter will be handed over to Sasha."

Ickert announced that no one present had any objections.

"It's just that, Master Ikett, do you want to consider accepting a few apprentices? For example, me."

Sirolman introduced himself, and his words successfully made Ickert, who was sipping black tea, choke.

"Accept you as a disciple?"

Ickert looked at Xi Luoerman in front of him with complicated emotions.

"You look a little older than me."

"You can afford to be a teacher, Lord Ickert."

Unexpectedly, it was Virgil who agreed this time.

"But you'd better think about me more than the dull Sirollman."

Eckert: "."

Am I on a blind date?
Sir Rollman: "My lord, although I may be a little lacking in understanding, my attitude is definitely much better than this Virgil!"

Virgil: "Attitude? So what? For the teacher, I can change my attitude!"

Lafayette: "So do I"

The three mages suddenly became confused, and Ikert and Sasha were taken aback.

To be honest, the derivation of papermaking has benefited the three mages a lot.

It is the first time for them to analyze the world from the principle, and it is also the first time to understand the world from the microcosm.

In the process of guiding them to introduce papermaking, Eckert concealed a lot of knowledge that he knew well, and these mages could hear it.

If they don't know about the miraculous knowledge hidden behind them, it's as if ten thousand ants are crawling on their bodies!

As for the reason why Ickert didn't say anything, in the eyes of several mages, it was nothing more than not having the status of master and apprentice.

Even in school, the teacher will not tell the whole story to the students, unless it becomes his monologue.

For the sake of knowledge, for the sake of power, so what if it means sacrificing masculinity and face?
Masters are still very academic spirit.

Ickert also gradually figured out the situation, but it was a bit weird to say that these big boys were taken as apprentices.

"Stop arguing, I won't accept you as disciples."

Ickert made a final decision, causing the three mages to faint instantly.

"However, you don't have to be afraid of my secrets about the knowledge I didn't mention. Instead, I hope you can understand this knowledge and better understand the world."

"really?"

Virgil was somewhat skeptical.

"But you don't accept us as apprentices, so what's the relationship between us now?"

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are you a woman
Ickert was a little speechless, but what he said was indeed a problem.

Since we want to establish a deeper connection with the mages, we must give them a title, otherwise there will always be a sense of separation.

"In this case, let's build a mage society."

Siroman suggested.

"I will take the lead and support Archmage Ikett as a prophet, and our other mages will explore the world under the guidance of the prophet."

Lafayette: "Good."

Virgil: "Second."

Sasha: "The teacher will let it go."

"This proposal does work."

Since there was such a good solution, Ickert simply did not refuse, and reluctantly acted as the prophet of the society.

"The official name of our society is the Seeking Society, and the official members are collectively called Qiushou, and each other is called Xueyou."

"Qiu Xue" is pronounced as "Caliph" in the common language, and Xueyou, as a common address among members of the society at all levels, is like "comrade", emphasizing the identity of all students rather than the status gap.

There is more than one seat for a prophet. Although only Ikert can be a prophet at present, in the future, as long as he has real talents and practical knowledge, he can become a prophet in the Quest Society.

(End of this chapter)