In the end, the key product that Otto found for the territory of Swabia was soap.
Yes, that’s right, soap.
Soap is not difficult to make, and the raw materials are easy to obtain. The most important thing is that Otto happens to remember the manufacturing process.
The production method is not difficult. Prepare some plant ash, filter it, add water and heat it, add animal fats, such as lard and butter, and finally add some salt, and put it in a container to solidify.
Of course, such a simple thing is definitely not enough. Just add some essence to the soap and turn it into soap.
Anyway, although the raw materials for this thing are easy to find, the price is not very good, and the consumer group can only target the aristocratic class. Since it is targeted at the aristocratic class, it is natural to make it more sophisticated before those aristocrats will buy it.
Europeans really started not taking baths until after the outbreak of the Black Death. Before that, although they were deeply influenced by Roman culture and did not build their own exquisite bathhouses, the nobles still loved cleanliness.
Besides, only nobles could take a bath every day. Heating hot water also costs money and time, and the poor are naturally not eligible to enjoy it.
They are all trying to trick the nobles. Even if animal fat is a bit difficult to get these days, it shouldn't be a big deal.
Otto thought of another idea to enrich the country and strengthen its army, but unfortunately it was limited by geographical conditions and could not be used for the time being. It could be used after Croatia was captured and the Adriatic Sea was established.
Liquor, soap, these lousy street things are still used by me. It’s really a shame for me to be a time traveler. I wish I would have learned more knowledge when I read the novel. It’s true that when you use the book, you will regret less, oh Tuo thought mockingly.
Otto personally found craftsmen and told them how to make soap, no, soap. The finished product was seen in less than a week.
The main time-consuming part is the process of making fragrance and turning soap into soap.
Otto looked at the soap made by the craftsmen and was extremely satisfied. If this thing had an exquisite packaging, it should be enough to deceive the nobles' money.
Before the soap stopped selling well, Otto couldn't reduce taxes. There was no way, and Otto didn't want to, but with so many people to support, the Allgäuen couldn't let the Aargauen feed Swabia in return.
In order to test the appeal of soap, Otto found his wife and gave the soap to her.
"What is this?" Sophie blinked her big beautiful eyes, took it and sniffed it with her nose.
"It smells so good."
"This is for bathing." Otto smiled slightly. The reason why he specially sent soap to Sophie was because Otto remembered that her birthday seemed to have passed not long ago.
In other words, the other person is now an adult, and it’s time to do things that adults should do.
"For bathing?" Sophie looked at Otto doubtfully. "How to use it?"
"How to use it, hehe, I'll teach you." Otto smiled evilly and whispered into Sophie's ear, then hugged her waist.
"The servants are still here." Sophie blushed instantly.
After a fierce battle, Otto looked at Sophie who was sleeping soundly on his arm and smiled. Considering the circumstances in the Middle Ages, Sophie must be so innocent and sincere, so she must thank the Sighard family for their family tradition.
Perhaps, later generations have never heard of this family because this family was too pure in love, which led to the demise of Juehe?
The soap was made, and now it was time to market it. Otto thought of the church priests again.
Compared to the nobles, these people seemed to have more money, so they returned to Argauland with the first batch of soaps they had made.
I originally planned to go to Linz, but when I saw the situation in Swabia, I felt that the Linz area would not be much better. Secondly, I heard that the West Slavs, now the Principality of Moravia, were going to war with the Principality of Bavaria again.
This small-scale war between the two sides occurred almost every year and a half. In order to avoid being affected, Otto chose to forget it and wait for the next opportunity.
At this time, almost two years have passed since Otto left Aargauland. You know, although the war ended quickly, it also took more than half a year. In addition, after the two sides signed a treaty and the final exchange of territories, when Otto was granted the title of Count Navel, one month had passed since the war started. More than years.
After that, Otto was delayed a lot of time because of various relations with the nobles, plus he finally went to inspect the Swabian territory, which was why Otto came back so late.
Fortunately, in the past two years or so, there have been no major events in the territory. Through the messenger, Otto has been able to basically understand and control the situation in the territory. Everything in Argau collar is stable and improving.
However, what Otto didn't expect was that Baron Charlie would report two such breaking news to him just after returning to Eagle Castle.
"You mean, there is a close relationship between Mrs. Kelin and a certain attendant in the old castle?" Otto thought carefully about his words. He also found it strange that his cheap father was cuckolded.
"Yes, but I think it's not a big deal. I just told the young master to let you know. If you mind, young master, I can have someone drive that guard away." Baron Charlie obviously didn't take it seriously and smiled. nod.
According to the rules, now that Otto has become Count Nahuel, everyone under his command should call him Count. However, since the Count of Allgäu was still alive, Otto was in charge of the Allgäu Territory as regent and heir. The people below still used to call him Master to show their respect for the Count of Allgäu and their closeness to Otto.
Otto didn't mind the wording of these titles, and he didn't even mind that Mrs. Karin was looking for a lover.
There is nothing wrong with finding a lover among nobles, but it is something worth showing off. For example, in Aachen at that time, Otto once heard a certain nobleman show off that he had 229 mistresses, most of whom were noble women. He heard that the nobles present showed envious eyes and praised him one after another. Impressive.
However, Otto couldn't help but think of the simple and kind-hearted Sophie and the identity of the other party, and he still felt a little uncomfortable.
"Remind Mrs. Sophie, I don't mind if you restrain yourself a little bit, but at least I don't want to hear any gossip. The Habsburg family and the Alahorf family don't want to be known for their romance."
"Okay." Baron Charlie nodded.
"So, what's the proposal from Count Zurich? How do you think about it?"
Baron Charlie's suggestion from the Earl of Zurich was that after hearing that Otto was willing to exchange Nahuel, the Earl of Zurich actually wanted to exchange Zurich with Otto.
Otto really wanted to get rid of the enclave of Navel, but if it was exchanged with Zurich, he would then successively win Neuchâtel, Bern and other places.
He almost controls most of the newly established Principality of Alemannia. This will definitely be noticed by the Duke of Swabia and other nobles, which will not be conducive to his desire to develop in a low-key manner in the past few years.
But if he doesn't agree, it may be difficult for Nahuel to switch to a place that Otto feels comfortable like Zurich.
Although he could take Zurich first and then Bern, Otto was also afraid that behind this, some nobleman was testing his ambitions.
"Hmm..." Otto pondered for a moment, unable to make up his mind for a while, and said slowly.
"Invite the Earl of Zurich to Eagle Castle for me. It is better to discuss this kind of matter in person."
