After staying in Bianzhu Town for four days, the luxury business group left the dock on a fleet loaded with cargo.

Now, Bianzhu Town has purchased a large amount of trona from the two major chambers of commerce, Xiadao and Xinyue, and can use the causticization method to produce the required caustic soda.

All the required raw materials are available, and they can be put into the soap factory for trial production.

Since it was the first time it was put into production, even though the workers in the soap factory had undergone strict training, Owen still came to the factory in person to inspect the entire production process.

Not only that, Irving called over Nukelian and other laboratory personnel to let them feel the difference between laboratory preparation and industrial production.

Because of the presence of the lord, the workers were very nervous.

Fortunately, no errors occurred during the production process. As long as we strictly follow the instructions taught during the original training, there will be no problems.

Seeing the natural lye and lime mixed together, Niuklian nodded in understanding.

"I see, the causticization method is used to produce a large amount of caustic soda required for the saponification reaction."

Later, he curiously asked: "Lord, why don't you use electrolysis to make caustic soda?"

"The main reason is that there is currently no practical DC generator that can generate enough current, and industrial production and laboratory production are not on the same level at all," Owen explained.

The current generated by the simple generator in the laboratory can only be used to produce a small amount of caustic soda, which cannot meet the production needs of the factory.

After a pause, he added: "In addition, electrolytic alkali production will also produce chlorine, which is a highly toxic gas that requires additional equipment to collect it. The caustic mud produced by the causticization method is mainly composed of carbonic acid.

Calcium precipitates and can be used as a raw material for cement after washing."

"Oh, I get it."

Niuklian said suddenly: "Laboratory preparation is usually for a certain product. Since the amount of preparation is not large, the unnecessary by-products in the process are often discarded directly. Industrial production, on the other hand, is the large-scale production of something, and the by-products generated are

There will be a lot of it, so we should use it as much as possible.”

"That's pretty much what it means." Owen glanced at him appreciatively, "As long as you understand."

Continuing the inspection, I saw that the final soap product was fixed and shaped, and the by-product glycerin was put into a container, sealed, and transported to the warehouse for storage.

Owen picked up a piece of soap that was made. It was yellow in color and had a unique alkaline smell. This was a cleaning product that would be sold to civilians in the future.

"Um……"

After careful observation, he was quite satisfied with the finished product.

"This trial production was very successful. The soap making factory can just put it into operation in the future."

"Yes, Lord." The person in charge of the soap factory nodded and said.

"To congratulate the success of today's trial production, when you get off work, remember to gather the workers and let everyone receive a piece of soap for free. Tell them that this is a cleaning product with strong decontamination ability. Maintaining hygiene can reduce the chance of getting sick.

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After saying that, Owen put the soap back in his hand.

"Understood!" the person in charge responded.

The soap factory has finally been officially put into operation, and Irving will also begin to vigorously promote the functions and benefits of soap in Border Guard Town, and guide the people to develop good hygiene habits.

Giving away a free piece of soap for workers to try is also a publicity strategy.

As long as the product is good, word of mouth will naturally spread.

Of course, Irving still has to find a way to keep the cost of soap as low as possible.

Otherwise, no matter how good a product is, as long as the public thinks it is expensive, it will be difficult to popularize it.

After the autumn harvest at Dongsheng Fortress is over, Owen plans to discuss with Kouros to set aside a large area specifically for planting olive trees, and then build an oil pressing plant to supply high-quality and low-cost olive oil to Border Guard Town.

As for the reduction of wheat production due to the reduction of cultivated land, high-yielding wheat seeds can be provided to Dongsheng Fortress to make up for it.

"You can also take a piece back." Irving turned to Nukelen and his group and said.

"Thank you Lord Lord!"

A female laboratory worker thanked her happily and went to pick out the soap.

In contrast, the male lab staff showed little interest.

The subject of saponification reaction was assigned to the experimenters before. At that time, each person made a piece of soap, and Owen asked them to take it back for their own use.

As a result, the female lab worker quickly developed a liking for bathing with soap.

How should I put it? Women generally love to be clean more than men.

The selected soap is wrapped in oil paper, and the laboratory staff puts it on the body and puts it away.

"correct."

Suddenly remembering something important, Irving reminded Niuklian and the others: "In two days there will be academic exams. When you get the junior degree certificate, you will become official laboratory personnel, so work hard.

.”

"Thank you Lord for your concern, we will work hard to get good results in the exam." Niuklian said, stroking his chest.

Seeing this, other laboratory staff imitated Newklian and saluted.

A week later, the results of the first academic examination were released successfully.

Most of the students who took the exam obtained primary degree certificates and successfully graduated. Only two students had poor grades that were so bad that they could not graduate and needed to repeat a grade.

However, I heard that the parents of the two students planned to let them work in the factory. They said that their children were not good at studying and did not want to waste a year re-study.

This is also a choice, and Owen has nothing to say.

In the afternoon of that day, the school held its first graduation ceremony indoors, and the graduating students sat neatly on the chairs under the podium.

Teresa served as the host and congratulated all graduating students on the podium, hoping that they could use the knowledge they learned to contribute to the development of Bianzhu Town.

"The lord will now issue junior degree certificates to this graduates."

As soon as these words came out, the graduating students present instantly became restless.

It was actually the lord who issued the certificate in person. What an honor it was! How could you not be excited?

Next, Owen appeared in everyone's view under the protection of digital guards and slowly walked to the podium.

"Long live my lord...!"

I don't know who shouted, and others also shouted excitedly.

Turning to face everyone, Owen pressed his hand to signal everyone not to get excited and to calm down.

On the other side, Theresa held a stack of certificates and walked to Owen with a smile.

"Those whose names are called please come up to the stage to receive their certificates."

Reaching out to pick up the top certificate, Owen opened it and read the name on it.

"Newklian."

The first batch of people who completed their primary studies was not large, and primary degree certificates were issued quickly.

Then, Owen introduced the graduates to the jobs they are now qualified for, including positions in the city hall, civilian positions in the People's Army, etc.

The remuneration is very good, with a minimum of ten silver coins per month, and there is huge room for promotion.

You can go back and discuss it with your parents. After making a decision, you can go to the city hall to apply for a job with your junior degree certificate.
Chapter completed!