Looking at the two unspeakable faces ruined by life, Shi Xiong was also a little speechless.

Alchemists are still more popular in Europe in this era. If the two of them stay in Europe instead of being fooled into North America, it is estimated that based on their level, I dare not say that they are rich, but there is absolutely no way to mix food and clothing or even a well-off. questionable.

　　 Although alchemy is called "unscientific existence" in later modern times, at this time in the eighteenth century, alchemy was still very marketable in Europe.

In fact, even in 1775, Lavoisier used quantitative chemistry experiments to expound the theory of combustion and oxidation, which opened the period of quantitative chemistry, and pioneered the prototype of modern chemistry, but by the late nineteenth century, alchemy became widespread all over the world. Is very popular.

It was not until the end of the nineteenth century that the alchemy that had prevailed in Europe for more than 800 years was replaced by modern chemistry. But even so, alchemy did not disappear. At least before the stone bear soul was worn, there were still many people in Europe and the United States. Delving into alchemy. It's just that the alchemy at that time can no longer be called "science", but belongs to the category of "occultology".

　　 But anyway, in this era of the mid-eighteenth century, whether it is the European or the New World, alchemy is extremely marketable. Many well-known scientists in this era actually believed in alchemy or even converted from alchemists.

　　 For example, the famous Isaac Newton, the world-recognized greatest scientist in history, was actually an alchemist before he became a scientist.

　　Whether it is Jean Agust or William Henry Gates III, if they came to the New World without a wrong choice, then they may not be able to study any great results if they sink their hearts in Europe.

　　In fact, in Europe, where alchemy is prevalent, as long as alchemists can study a new element, it is easy to make a fortune.

　　Alchemy is called alchemy because its core purpose is to transform base metals into precious metals, mainly a method of gold.

　　The ultimate goal of the alchemist is to refine the "philosopher's stone", also called the "sage's stone". This magical stone is said to be able to turn stones into gold, turning all base metals into expensive silver and gold.

　　 This kind of philosopher's stone is naturally a kind of fantasy in medieval Europe. After all, it is not so easy to realize the transformation of base metals into gold even in the 21st century.

Although in the 21st century, scientists have been able to transform base metals into precious metals by means of nuclear chemistry in the laboratory, but the cost of this transformation is quite high, and the converted gold is even less expensive than the transformation cost. One part.

Perhaps in the more distant future, with the continuous advancement of science and technology, the conversion of base metals into gold will become a very common technology, but at that time, the value of gold is estimated to be no more than that of base metals such as iron and lead. How much higher.

　　 These are all things, but in this day and age, finding a way to turn base metals into precious metals is the tireless pursuit of any alchemist.

　　 Of course, in this process, countless alchemists have failed, and at the same time they have almost eliminated the originally rich family disaster, but there are also some who have made a fortune.

　　 For example, the discoverer of white phosphorus, German Brand Hanning is an alchemist.

　　 This Brand Hanning is not only an alchemist, but also a businessman. He originally had a lot of money, but since he became obsessed with alchemy, the originally wealthy family was almost tossed.

In 1669, the businessman and alchemist Mr. Hanning had a whim, because human urine has the same golden color as gold, so he collected fifty barrels of human urine, and then mixed it with the same yellow color. The sand is heated in one piece. Because he thinks that the same yellow urine and sand can be brewed together to make the legendary sage stone.

　　 As a result, the sage’s stone was not refined, and the gold was even less visible, but he unexpectedly obtained a substance like white wax, which can emit dazzling white light.

　　 This substance is white phosphorus, a new element.

　　 Although the legendary Sage’s Stone was not refined, the discovery of white phosphorus also made Mr. Brand Hanning a fortune.

　　 This is a typical example of an alchemist accidentally discovering a new element in the process of refining the sage’s stone, and using this new element to make a fortune.

　　 In the middle of the eighteenth century, his grandfather, Comrade Mendeleev, who invented the periodic table, probably was still playing in the mud in the country. Therefore, this era is a very good era for alchemists. As long as you find a new element with sufficient value, then you can make a fortune just around the corner.

　　If Agusta and Lili are lucky enough, maybe they can also find a new element with enough value to become a rich man. But they didn't do it, so they are just a poor contract slave now.

　　 Although Shixiong knows the extraction methods of many elements, he doesn't have the mood and energy to do these things. Although in this era, with more than 250 years of leading knowledge, Shi Xiong is enough to make Shi Xiong a super rich, but when a rich man has the right to wake up to the world, it is enjoyable to be a drunk and lying beauty?

　　 That's why Shi Xiong planned to start collecting alchemists.

　　 He is unwilling to do these chemical experiments, but this does not mean that the alchemists are unwilling to do it.

　　 For these alchemists, discovering a new method of refining elements can certainly make them rich, but more importantly, they can stay in history. This is a good thing for both fame and fortune, and no alchemist can refuse it.

　　 These two people are the pioneers of chemistry in the Gaoshu tribe.

　　 Ishixiong will never let these two people go, but Ishixiong also knows very well that it is impossible to make the two of them go together completely by relying on coercion. The carrot and stick method would be better.

It’s just that at this time, we can’t give these two panic-stricken alchemists a killer, otherwise, given their current state, this killer might not have been beaten a few times, so you have to give these two guys. Killing with a stick is not what Shi Xiong wanted to see.

　　 So, the best way to deal with these two guys now is Huairou.

　　 Shixiong took out two sheets of paper that had been slightly yellowed out of his arms indifferently, and gently pushed them in front of them.

　　 "This is the contract you signed back then. I asked for it from Fernan, and now they belong to you. It doesn't matter if you want to tear it up or burn it, I won't stop it."

　　 These words and the two familiar contracts in front of them completely moved the two of them. After a long time, Brother Li asked with trembling lips: "Why?"

Shi Xiong shrugged his shoulders and said: "Because I don't want you to continue to be slaves, I hope we can cooperate and communicate in a fair way. I don't want the status of contract slaves to suppress your nature, I only hope you Able to make greater contributions in a fair environment."

　　 Jean Agusta and his brother Li, including Agusta’s wife Bebera, were really moved by Stone Bear’s hand. Don’t want it.

　　 For them, this thin piece of paper is a shackle put on their necks, allowing them to live in a huge shadow these years. This is a method that makes them more uncomfortable than killing them!

　　 It is not an exaggeration that these two alchemists have been thinking about how to terminate this paper contract for the past few years.

　　 So, when such a huge meatloaf suddenly fell on the sky, the feeling of happiness almost broke them.

　　 Agusta held little Mary, that is, brother Gai's daughter, laughing, and brother Gai was hugging Agusta's wife Bebera and weeping.

The eight-year-old little Mary is also completely confused. Her little head still doesn’t know why this "grandfather" with a big beard will hug herself and laugh, while her father is holding that just now. This "grandma" was crying.

Shi Xiong quietly walked out of the cabin with a smile on his face. At this time, there is no need for him to stay here. The two families need a space to vent completely, and then when they finish venting, they still need time and space. Consider the future.

　　 Although it was cold outside the cabin, Shi Xiong could feel a scent of spring in this strong northwest wind.

I thought that with this cold air going south, there will be another round of rain here, but what I did not expect is that the gloomy sky for most of the day is blown by the violent northwest wind, and the sky is covered by dark clouds. Blown cleanly.

　　 There is a huge moon hanging in the sky. Although it is not a full moon, the bright moonlight has dispelled the darkness. Even if you don't light up the lights, you can see the scene tens of meters away with the help of the bright moonlight.

　　Four inland river armed transport ships drove overnight. There are still hundreds of miles away from Gaoshu tribe. No one wants to stay too much in this unfamiliar place.

　　 Stone Bear stood on the bow, looking up at the bright moonlight, and his heart was filled with emotion for a while.

　　 When this bright moon turns into a big disk, it enters the "White Snow Moon" (February). Although this month is a snowy month, countless lives are brewing under the snow.

　　 When the Snowy Moon has passed, the "Worm Moon" (March) which represents the complete arrival of spring will come completely.

　　 "I have been in this world for five months without knowing it! Are you okay with your parents in another parallel universe? Are you okay, my little girl?"

　　 Unknowingly, Shi Xiong, the five big and three thick man, was already in tears.

　　 No matter how strong the man is, no matter how strong the man is, there is always a small place deep in my heart that is always reserved for his family. And whenever he touches that soft place inadvertently, no matter how strong and vigorous the man is, he will feel weak for a moment.

　　 Closed his eyes tightly and lowered his head, his hands slammed on his face indiscriminately, and he coaxed his nose, Shi Xiong let out a long sigh.

"It seems impossible to go back. Well, since time is irreversible, let Lao Tzu do a lot of work in this world! Maybe, um, maybe there is a lucky guy like Lao Tzu in the future of this world. Passed through, and happened to pass through the world before Lao Tzu! Then let Lao Tzu's reputation in this world spread to that world through that lucky guy!"

　　 Shixiong muttered in a low voice, and was immediately amused by his own nonsensical thoughts.

　　 raised his head and laughed a few times, causing the warriors of the two tribes to come over and ask in a low voice, which made Shi Xiong suddenly feel annoyed.

　　 "It's okay, I'm okay, I just thought of something. You don't care about me, just keep on duty."

　　 The two warriors of the tribe looked at each other, their left hand stroking their chests and bowing slightly, then they retreated silently.

　　 For this young guardian, all the tribal warriors who followed this time have been worshipped beyond recognition. What the Stone Bear did in Okron Fortress and extorted so many things from the hands of Vasichu made these fighters admire incomparably.

　　 And the fact that Vasichu was killed last night has also been spoken through the mouths of Gao Niu, Dajiao and others, and the cruelty shown by Lord Guardian also made these soldiers extremely awed.

　　 Although the warriors in the tribe don't understand any conspiracy and tricks, their intuition tells them that the captured Vasichu can't be put back. That would bring great danger to the tribe.

　　 As a result, Master Guardian had thought of this a long time ago, and through another method that did not violate the promise, he cleanly killed those Vasichus.

　　 Such a courageous and ruthless guardian is a qualified leader!

　　 This point, after this action, has become the consensus of all fighters.

　　 took out the pipe, then pinched a handful of tobacco leaves from the small cloth bag containing the broken tobacco leaves and put them in the tobacco pot, and then lit the tobacco leaves in the tobacco pot with a fire.

　　 took a hard breath, the pungent smoke went down the throat and trachea into the lungs, and then went around in the lungs and sprayed out from the nose and mouth.

　　 The extremely strong smell of smoke gradually calmed Shi Xiong's mood~lightnovelpub.net~ and took another sip, and the tobacco leaves in the pot had been completely burnt.

　　 Looking at the smoking pot with a little spark, a strange thought suddenly came out.

"This thing is really non-smoking, and it's very troublesome. Do you want to get real cigarettes out after you go back? In this era, if you can sell cigarettes to those Vasichus, I'm afraid those Vasichus will have to be mad. Got it!"

　　 Immediately, Shi Xiong himself laughed dumbly by the sudden thought.

　　 Although I felt that this idea came out very untimely, but after this idea came out, it has been hovering in my mind and lingering.

　　 "Well, it actually seems to be a very good thing to create cigarettes." In an instant, Shi Xiong's mind turned countless thoughts, and the pros and cons of cigarettes were analyzed in a short period of time.

　　 "This thing is worth doing! Once this thing is made, it is estimated to be more popular on Vasicchu's side than salt!"

　　 Shi Xiong is very clear that in this era, cigarettes in the true sense have not yet appeared, and that kind of thing will not be invented until more than a hundred years later. However, in this era of cigarette smokers in Europe, in addition to pipes, there are also many people who use paper-rolled tobacco to smoke, that is, hand-rolled cigarettes.

　　 The attractiveness of cigarettes to smokers is unquestionable, and countless smokers in later generations have proven this...

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