Chapter 203 Scientific Papermaking

Lafayette has understood everything!

"I may not be able to understand the metaphor of steamed buns, but when it comes to iron-making, it becomes much clearer to me.

The process of iron-making is actually transforming the ore into a unified material and presenting all the same substances."

"Very good, you have captured another key point. Unifying the materials is also very important.

Just like when we write on paper, we don't want veins on leaves.

But it cannot be said that there can only be one kind of material, just to try not to let the material show anisotropy, we should at least let some kind of material occupy a dominant position."

Ickert expanded again and said that in fact, current thinking has spread to more complex materials fields.

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

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

"We need to crush the plants and then splice these small units together to show the homogeneity that you expect, Lord Ictor."

Virgil said.

After Lafayette finished speaking, Virgil took over:

"The bark needs to be cleaned and treated with antiseptic treatment. It is best to tie it with a rope and throw it into the flowing Fanfuna River. Then pick it up again and throw it into quicklime water to soak, just like wood."

I suggest that we start with tower bark, because currently, whether we are burning charcoal or building defensive houses in our territory, we need to cut down a lot of trees, so we don’t have to waste labor looking for new raw materials.”

Lafayette agreed.

Paper cannot be produced by pressing, but by scooping it up with gauze to get a thin layer, otherwise we can only get thick pieces.

The answers from the mages did not disappoint him.

To be honest, the three mages benefited a lot from deriving the papermaking technique this time.

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

"But you should consider me more than the stupid Sirolman."

"However, you don't have to worry about me hiding the knowledge I haven't mentioned. On the contrary, I hope you will understand this knowledge and understand the world better."

"Accept you as a disciple?"

"It's just that, Lord Ictor, would you like to stop considering accepting a few apprentices? Let's take me for example."

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

Ictor also gradually understood the situation, but it was a bit strange to accept these big boys as his disciples.

Ictor looked at Sirolman in front of him with mixed emotions.

"You seem to be a little older than me."

Even in school, the teacher will not reveal everything to the students unless it becomes his sole prophecy.

Ickert affirmed, and Sirolman also made additional comments at the right time.

And depending on the different characteristics of the smallest unit of shredded paper, we can also produce paper with different properties.

As for the reason why Iket didn't say anything, in the opinion of several mages, it was simply because he didn't have the status of master and disciple.

Ickert is quite satisfied that the wizards have come up with these steps, but Ickert, who has experience in modern documentaries, still needs to make further suggestions to perfect the papermaking technique.

It was the first time that they analyzed the world from principles, and it was also the first time that they understood the world from the microscopic level.

"Then, the paper production issue has been finalized, and this matter will be left to Sasha."

"Yes, then now why not ask you to summarize and improve the papermaking process."

The three mages suddenly became confused, and Ictor and Sasha were stunned for a moment.

are you a woman?

Ictor was a little speechless, but what he said was indeed a question.

Virgil: "Second."

Lafayette: "Not bad."

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

Sasha watched eagerly as the mages finished explaining the process. She had nothing more to say.

"The next step is crushing."

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"But you don't accept us as your disciples, so what's our relationship now?"

"Yes, the same sex is exactly what we need."

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

The tissue paper scooped up contains moisture, so we need to dry it, or dry it, and find a way to dry it."

For the sake of knowledge and power, so what if you sacrifice your sex and face?

The mages are still very academic.

Lafayette: "Me too"

Ictor announced, and everyone present had no objections.

Ictor made the final decision, causing the three mages to wilt instantly.

Unexpectedly, it was Virgil who spoke in agreement this time.

Sirolman recommended himself, and his words succeeded in making Ictor choke, who was sipping black tea.

"This proposal does work."

"Really?"

Sirolman suggested.

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

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

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

"The Lord's supplement is very good. Indeed, only in this way can we produce thinner paper and make better use of materials."

Am I on a blind date?

Sirorman: "Lord, although I may have some shortcomings in understanding, my attitude is definitely much better than this Virgil!"

"I will take the lead and support Archmage Iket as the prophet. Our other mages will explore the world under the guidance of the prophet."

Iket: "."

Virgil was a little skeptical.

Sirolman's voice sounded in the conference room.

"You are worthy of being a teacher, Lord Iket."

If they don't know the magical knowledge hidden behind them, their bodies will feel like there are ten thousand ants crawling on them!

Sasha: “It’s whatever the teacher says.”

Ictor spoke again, leading everyone to think.

"First of all, raw materials. Since the lord has inspired us in this way, we don't have to be limited to papyrus and palm leaves. Anything that can be ground into powder can be used.

Virgil: "Attitude? So what if you have a good attitude? For the teacher, I can change my attitude!"

Since there was such a good solution, Iket simply refused and reluctantly took on the role of prophet of the society.

"The official name of our society is the Qiu Suo Society. The official members are called scholars and call each other Xueyou."

The pronunciation of "student" in common language is "caliph", and as a common name among members of the society at all levels, "xueyou", just like "comrade", emphasizes the identity of everyone as a scholar rather than the status gap.

There is more than one prophet seat. Although currently only Ict can serve as a prophet, in the future, anyone with real talent and knowledge can become a prophet in the Quest Society.
Chapter completed!