When Lin Yan returned to the laboratory, everyone else had arrived and were busy with what they were doing.
She looked around one by one and found that the smell in the room was really bad, with all sorts of strange smells.
Several of the papermaking methods I looked for required lime soaking, but they did not have it, so they had to find other substances instead.
Plant ash is also alkaline, making it the first choice.
Everyone participated in the experiment, soaking in different proportions, and making slurries through processes such as cooking. Want to find the best way to make slurry.
Lin Yan looked at the papyrus made by Bai Chen and the others. It was not fine enough, had uneven thickness, was fragile and smudged, and had serious problems.
In the past two days, Lin Yan provided a new paper-making method. They wanted to use existing things to create paper that could be written on.
After watching it, Lin Yan felt that it was too difficult to make and lacked too many added substances. Even if it is made, it is very difficult to use it for writing. Making good paper is a very complicated process, and depending on their existing conditions, it is extremely difficult to complete.
This is a long-term process, and it is very difficult to complete it in a short time. She was still too impatient.
After thinking for more than an hour, Lin Yan made up his mind and called everyone together.
Hua Min still had a few patches of black on her face. She didn't know what she had rubbed against. "Why did you call us here? We are busy. The water in the jar is about to dry up."
Judging from everyone's appearance, they all looked a little sloppy. Lin Yan said: "There are many ways to make paper, and you all know it, but it is very difficult to make it."
"It's quite difficult. After so many days of testing, we can still only make the roughest straw paper." Bai Chen stated the facts, "I feel that even if there is a process, it is not possible to copy it. We have many things None, this process is very long. I want to refine various chemical substances next to lay a solid foundation for the future."
Huang Ying said: "Having said that, we are not doing anything. We don't know when we can make paper. Now we are waiting to use paper."
Lin Yan: "Bai Chen is right, this is a long process. I am too impatient. So, I want to use wood chips instead of paper first. With sharp knives, it is not difficult to make various wood chips. First use wood chips to write , lighter and easier to use than slate. This is what I think. Paper money cannot be made for the time being, so I might as well concentrate on the smelting of iron ore and use iron to make coins first. After this is over, I can study it slowly. papermaking."
The others were silent. Their expectations for the paper were too high. They were originally full of confidence, but the reality forced them to compromise temporarily.
Shui Sheng quickly said: "Lin Yan is right. Papermaking has encountered problems, and banknotes have been implemented, so we cannot delay them for too long without cashing them out. Replace them with others first, and then replace them after the banknotes are made. This is the best solution at present. I agree with Lin Yan’s approach.”
The others hesitated for a long time before nodding in agreement.
The atmosphere was gloomy. This was the first time they had encountered a big blow, and everyone felt very uncomfortable.
They finally realized Lin Yan's frustration when facing the reality, but there was nothing he could do.
Seeing everyone's lifeless looks, Lin Yan smiled and said: "Why are you all looking like this? It's not that we won't do it, we're just putting it on hold. We still need to continue studying papermaking. Let's first think about what iron coins are made of and what they are used for writing. How to make wood chips.”
Shuisheng immediately said: "Iron coins and paper money are of equal value. They should be light, compact and difficult to copy. Just have the same face value as paper money."
"I think so too." Lin Yan nodded, "Let's redistribute what we need to do now."
Ye Cong immediately answered: "You tell us, we will listen to your arrangements."
Others also nodded, they were all convinced of Lin Yan's arrangement.
"Next, we have to focus on smelting, trying to make various iron tools in the shortest time, and maximizing the use of iron ore. Hua Min and Bai Chen are busy with their own affairs, and the rest of us will focus on iron smelting with me. , just in time to help build the smelting plant."
"Okay." Mao Mu glanced at Lin Yan, hesitated, and then said: "Do you want to tell the people at the arbitration tribunal about the obstacles to the implementation of banknotes? How about we go with you?"
"I'll go myself." Lin Yan also thought of this. The implementation of banknotes felt far away. He really needed to report to the arbitration tribunal, give an explanation to the people in Sun City, and promote the iron coins.
"They won't scold you, right?" Ye Cong's face was full of worry.
Others also realized that this was indeed done incorrectly.
I just proposed to the arbitration tribunal to introduce paper currency, and everyone has been informed that in less than a day, it will be changed to iron currency. It has become too fast.
Lin Yan couldn't laugh or cry, "What are you worried about? Even if paper money can't be made now, won't it be possible in the future? I firmly believe that it can be done, but it just takes time. Iron coins are also temporary and will one day be replaced by paper money. My previous The proposal is not unfulfilled, it is just a postponement. Don’t worry, everyone knows about the currency on the first day, so there is no harm in changing it.”
Huang Ying volunteered, "I'll go with you." She was Huang Ye's granddaughter. With her by her side, if someone scolded Lin Yan, she could scold Lin Yan back.
"No need, go and do your own business." Lin Yan waved his hand for them to leave quickly. It was not a big deal, so there was no need to worry at all.
When I came to the school again, the crowd was still there and it was very lively.
Lin Yan first went to Alan and told her about the banknotes, and asked her to summon the people from the arbitration tribunal to talk before explaining to people.
Alan agreed readily and went to find someone immediately. She thought it was good that Lin Yan could correct it in time, and she should correct it immediately if she found a problem.
The eighteen members of the arbitration tribunal gathered together. After listening to Lin Yan's words, their expressions were complicated. Some were just like Alan, and some were expressionless.
Yucai immediately said: "You were so sure last night and changed your mind today. What do you think of us? You have thought about it this time and can make iron coins, but don't change it again later." "
Mother Shui immediately became unhappy, "Yucai, what do you mean by this? Do you blame Lin Yan? She is not doing it for the good of the tribe. If it weren't for her, would we be able to come up with a solution?"
"I'm not denying her contribution, but this has changed too fast." Yucai just felt that it was bad to change too fast. Especially since she had already explained paper money to many people and praised how good it was, only to be slapped in the face in the blink of an eye.
"It is also a good thing to change in time. It is better than waiting forever." Alan reminded him at the right time.
Seeing A Lan's statement, Yu Cai stopped talking.
Huang Ye immediately said: "In this case, I will change the paper currency into iron currency. Please explain it carefully."
"Okay, let's go right away." Kurotsuchi felt that this was nothing at all. If paper money couldn't be made, wouldn't there be iron coins? Moreover, Lin Yan also said that paper money could not be made for the time being, but it would be made in the future. He believed that she could do what she said.
(End of chapter)
