Guo Kang's meaning is very clear. Even in Western Europe, people are much more tolerant of practical application of knowledge compared to theology.
Therefore, although little Jeanne reassured him, saying that the so-called science and theology are not so clear-cut boundaries. But Guo Kang still wanted to talk to them first about the multiple meanings of this research, so that the monks would not go crazy temporarily and be unable to control it.
After informing them of the precautions, Dmitri went to summon his monks, while Guo Kang called Tuo Huan and Wu Han over to prepare to explain the matter. As a result, the two of them were still there, discussing the issue of military rations.
Tuo Huan took a jar from nowhere and gestured to Wu Han: "We only need to use methods such as heating and adding salt to kill these bugs, and then ensure that new bugs cannot live on the food. That's it. "
"Don't tell me, we have actually tried it before. Put the food in a bottle, then bake it over a high fire, and seal it quickly after baking. That thing really preserves much better than if it is left outside."
"So, as long as we make a sealable jar so that the bugs from outside can't get in, and then use fire or other methods to kill the bugs inside. That way, we can preserve good things."
"Can it succeed?" Wu Han asked.
"You have to try whether it succeeds or not. If this thing can be made, it will be very cost-effective." Tuo Huan said: "And Guo Kang'an also said that this thing should not have any difficulty as a material supplier. It is just a matter of process."
"I've tried several kinds of jars, glass and iron, but none of them are ideal so far. I guess I'm too stupid to figure it out. But I figured it out. I hired a dozen jars from the city. Greek craftsmen from all walks of life were asked to test jars made of various materials and heating methods day and night. Whoever succeeds will be rewarded. I don’t believe that I can’t try it out.”
"How much will this cost?" Wu Han calculated.
"Don't worry, it won't cost much. It's just a waste of cans. Compared with the logistics losses of the army, this is nothing." Tuohuan shook his head.
"By the way, shouldn't a reward be given to whoever succeeds? Why do you say you will give it to everyone?" Wu Han asked.
"If only the successful one is given, the Greeks will definitely give priority to playing tricks on each other to prevent the other party from progressing more than themselves. Everyone has rewards, so they can cooperate and learn from each other." Tuo Huan said: "I don't understand that natural philosophy, but I Understand the Greeks.”
"Taiji is wise!" Wu Han quickly praised: "I heard from Master Wang that your sponsorship of the church was suspended before. I thought I would not participate in the future."
"This is definitely impossible. At least I know about the army." Tuo Huan said: "In ancient times, the Roman army used a torsion ballista called the 'Wild Ass'. This thing is actually very useful. Today we are here , and some people like to use this thing to throw bombs, which has revived it. The Arabs on the other side of the Mediterranean have also been using it."
"But this kind of weapon is very rare in the barbarian army. It's not that they don't want to, the reason is very simple. The Frank army did make one back then, but when it was fired, the rope did not throw the stone forward, but instead threw it It went up to the sky and hit one of our own people."
"After that, they basically relied on buying finished products from the Greeks, or making some small, rough, inferior goods. It was not because the weapons were eliminated because of changes in tactics, but because they really couldn't make weapons, so they had to change tactics. "
"Look, this is the most direct difference. At least it gives you some more choices on the battlefield."
"So don't worry, I still understand this." He said: "The money at that time was the income we obtained from restoring the sugar workshop after the recovery of Cyprus. Originally, it was supposed to be the income of the sweat room, so I I took out a sum of money to help Guo Kang'an do research. As a result, my mother didn't know what she thought, and suddenly she stopped letting me use it."
"She said that the property over there was going to be used as a dowry for Hulu Buhua. The income from sugar production over the years was also saved for her and not given to me."
"Look, this makes no sense. So I'm not convinced, so I'll still go there to get the money. Look, I'm here this time." Tuo Huan said with dissatisfaction: "No one can be delayed. It's my business. It won't work if I don't spend it."
"What's the matter?" Guo Kang walked over and asked curiously.
"It's nothing, it's just what happened before." Tuohuan said, "Don't worry, I have already solved part of the money issue."
"If there is still a shortage, I plan to mobilize a few military offices and attack again after a while. My father and the others are in the north of the Magyar people this time and have penetrated a large area. After they rotate down, I will see if they can attack Conduct a raid in the direction of Bohemia and capture a few nobles for ransom. Those people are all fat and big-eared. It’s time to make some contributions to science." He spoke out the plan skillfully, and it seemed that he had already planned it. get ready.
"Okay, okay." Seeing what he said, Guo Kang could only nod: "If you have nothing else, go to the chapel. It should be ready over there."
Tuo Huan said that he understood, but Wu Han seemed to still have problems.
"Taiji, you just said that honey is produced by bees. Is this true?"
"Uh... I guess so." Tuo Huan couldn't remember clearly, so she had to deal with it.
"The words 'probably' are so convincing."
"..."
Guo Kang actually didn't know what the specific process was, so he could only go up and smooth things over, saying that he would look up the book later.
At this time, the door of the chapel opened.
A group of monks followed Dmitri, and Guo Kang waved them to follow him.
Unlike ordinary churches, the center of the Holy Light Chapel is circular, and guests enter the second floor directly from the entrances on both sides.
What appeared directly in front of him was a tall wooden statue of Brother Tian, painted with paint. Brother Tian's face is serious, with the rays of the sun carved behind his head. His two hands stretched forward, holding not a lightning sculpture, but two metal balls.
Under the statue of Brother Tian, there is a wide iron turntable with a circle of long pillars around it, and a black iron block fixed at the top. The monks looked carefully and found that there were many threads wrapped around the iron turntable. The threads were also painted, and they looked black from a distance.
Under the iron turntable, there is a set of transmission gears. The Greeks were familiar with this. And at the bottom, on the ground, is a huge wooden push turntable that occupies the entire core area of the chapel. Dozens of ragged men were already in place, holding the handles, ready to start. Judging from the exposed brands, they should be Slavic slaves that are quite common in the local area.
"Which side of Brother Tian is this?" Dmitri already understood that Guo Kang and others must have to explain again.
"This is the light side." Guo Kang said: "We also call him, 'The Invincible Sun'."
(End of chapter)
