Don’t raise unruly people in extreme cold weather

Chapter 41 Recruiting Jones
  Faced with Dr. Jones' inquiry, Purficott stirred the coffee cup in his hand and then smiled: "Sponsoring a field trip? It's very simple, and even the cost of a global trip is just pocket money for me. but……"

At this point, Purficott paused and looked directly at Dr. Jones, his strange-colored eyes seeming to see him completely inside and out.

Dr. Jones looked a little nervous before Purfict continued: "Why should I pay for this? Instead of sponsoring others to go on field trips, why don't I go on a pleasant trip around the world myself?"
  Dr. Jones, you are a historian, pursuing the truth of history, while I am an alchemist, pursuing equivalent exchange.

So if I sponsor you, what kind of return can I get? In other words, what price do you think you can offer in exchange for me? "

Purficott's words were undoubtedly full of philistinism and utilitarianism, which made Dr. Jones quite uncomfortable.

In his impression, aren't the nobles all a group of guys with good reputations? As long as you brag about it and make them famous when writing articles, you can usually successfully attract sponsorship.

Why didn't it work this time? And the purpose of coming to see her today is not to solicit sponsorship, right?
  However, although he was thinking about this, Dr. Jones quickly adjusted his mentality, and then said to Purficott: "The reason why human beings are today is because we have a past. History determines the present, and studying history can also Let us better understand the present and achieve a better future.

Therefore, in order to achieve this goal, we should study history and understand what our ancestors experienced in the past.

If you want to study history, you can't just study behind closed doors. Not only do you need to collect a large number of historical documents and antiquities, but you also need to conduct on-site inspections and archaeological excavations in person to unearth those dusty histories and bring them to light again!

Isn't it a very fulfilling thing to be able to bring the buried history to the world again? "

This is a technique that Dr. Jones often uses when persuading others to invest in him. Although it is not particularly effective for nobles, it can hit the mark nine times out of ten.

However, for Purficott, his words just made her laugh.

"If I were the second son of a family who had nothing to do, or an aristocratic lady who didn't understand anything, then I might be moved by your words." Purficott gave Dr. Jones a fair answer. A passable evaluation, and then poured cold water on him and said: "But the Brandless family does not need to support this kind of thing to earn reputation, whether it is my grandfather or my father, including my own upper class in Langton." There is enough fame in society.

So your rhetoric doesn't impress me, at least it doesn't convince me to pay for your field trip. "

Indeed, many nobles earn fame by sponsoring academic research or funding explorers.

In the past, this activity was even very popular for a period of time. By sponsoring explorers to find unknown secrets or strange objects, the sponsoring nobles could earn a lot of fame.

But usually, those who do this are the emerging nobles or the second sons of the family.

I have money but lack a big reputation, so I use this method to get the fame I need and a talking point worth showing off.

And even if there are no gains worth mentioning, a good reputation that is willing to support academic research is still a good choice and benefit for those nobles who are not short of money. To Purficott, however, all this was of little practical significance.

She herself is a famous master of alchemy. Although a considerable part of her reputation is inherited from her parents, the name Purficott Brandlis is associated with the Pearl of Langton, the most important person in the Victoya Empire. Young alchemist master, engineering and alchemy master, genius girl, and a series of other titles that are prestigious even in Langton's upper class society.

It can be said that Purficott's title is enough for her to attend any noble banquet or ladies' tea party, and become a guest of any noble.

As for the Brandless family themselves? The reputation of old Baron Brandless has not completely dissipated, and the Brandless family still has some connections in the military.

Moreover, the Brandless family has had masters of alchemy for two consecutive generations, and has even completed the production of the Philosopher's Stone, the highest achievement of alchemy. The family's reputation is already strong enough, and there is no need to do extra things to add icing on the cake.

For today's Brandless family, perhaps the only problem is that the family's heirs are scarce. The only direct member left is Perficott, and the bloodline may be cut off.

After thinking about this, Dr. Jones suddenly had a disappointed expression on his face. He felt that he had messed up this time.

However, Purficott showed obvious disappointment on his face and said: "But although I don't need to sponsor scientific expeditions or scientific research projects to gain fame, at least I don't want to sponsor this Arctic scientific expedition plan. What a mistake.

I heard Dr. Jones that you are very good at wilderness survival and adventure, so congratulations, you passed the interview and are now a member of the exploration team. "

Purficott said this, then took off his gloves and extended his right hand to Dr. Jones.

When Dr. Jones saw this, a surprised expression appeared on his face, but he quickly reacted and held Purficott's little hand.

"I didn't expect it! This is really..." Dr. Jones was a little incoherent, but he quickly adjusted: "I mean, this is such a surprise! I thought I lost this opportunity! Thank you so much Yes, Her Excellency Baroness Brandlis!"

"If possible, I prefer to be called miss instead of baroness." Purficott also smiled immediately, as a welcome to the new member of the exploration team.

Dr. Jones also calmed down at this time and calmed down his inner excitement. He asked Purficott: "So, Miss Brandless, what does this exploration team need to do, and what do I need to do?" Prepare?"

"About this, you can consult James. The only advice I can give you is to wear thicker clothes." Perfectcott raised his eyebrows, and there was a hint of a smirk in his heterochromatic pupils.

It wasn't that she was trying to play a prank, but she was looking forward to the look on Dr. Jones's face when he understood what they were going to do.

(End of this chapter)