In the next period of time, Zhu Xianhai will not have time to achieve his small goal of climbing over the wall and entering his home to feel the body fragrance.
Flowers before the moon and under the moon are indeed fascinating.
But the prerequisite for making an appointment is that you have to spend money.
For time-travelers, making money is more important.
In November, Buffett, who was in Europe, sent several telegrams. In addition to reporting on the effects of opening up the market in Europe, he also urged shipments here. At the same time, he also sent a large number of messages from Europe.
The raw materials - Turkish opium, coptis, etc., he purchased these raw materials from the UK. In order to purchase cheaper opium, he even went directly to Turkey. It must be said that Buffett is an extremely competent partner.
These raw materials were shipped to Buenos Aires along with the immigration ships from Europe. Of course, Zhu Xianhai did not need to go to Matou to pick up the goods. At this time, Leonardo's role was shown.
The dock directed the coolies to carry these things on their shoulders and hands onto the carriage.
Before the raw materials are put into storage, he will lead several apprentices to unpack and inspect the raw materials one by one.
"Are these opiates?"
Standing in front of the warehouse and picking up a piece of black ointment weighing one kilogram, Zhu Xianhai's mood seemed a little complicated.
Opium!
This was the first time he had seen this thing.
"Yes, it's all the best Turkish opium."
Leonardo said.
"We did a simple test just now and found that its morphine content will not be less than 15%,"
Turkish Opium!
It is definitely a famous brand product among opium. Because of its high morphine content, it is welcomed by businessmen from various countries, including the United Kingdom. In this era, the British sold lower-quality Indian opium to China and imported opium from Turkey to extract morphine.
, used in pharmaceuticals.
Of course, this is not inconsistent with "Lixin". Now it has been fully rolled out in the UK. Not only many factories have taken the initiative to buy this drug, but also many doctors have published articles in medical magazines praising this perfect and magical medicine.
The drug is said to be a good medicine for "restoring youth". So many rich people have also bought it, and it also has indescribable "side effects".
Correspondingly, the output of the small pharmacy could no longer meet the demand. Therefore, Zhu Xianhai decided to reopen a pharmaceutical factory to specialize in the production of patented drugs such as Lixacillin, aspirin and berberine hydrochloride, turning the pharmacy into
A pharmaceutical company.
Apart from these?
Well, extracting a variety of drugs from opium and manufacturing painkillers and anesthetics is also a good choice. After all, the war will break out next year, and the demand for these drugs in the war will definitely be an extremely huge market.
Of course, we are manufacturing drugs, and the drugs we manufacture are used to treat diseases and save people. If they abuse it, that is their business.
"Has the telegram been sent?"
Putting down the opium, Zhu Xianhai asked.
"It has been sent, and there will be a reply soon. However, sir, I think the equipment made in the UK may not necessarily meet your needs. After all, the alkaloids you prepared are of high purity, and the ones made in the UK,
It’s just a load of rubbish,”
Leonardo curled his lips, his tone full of contempt.
British products are indeed rubbish, the color is like coffee, and the impurity content is too high.
"That's a matter of process. As for the equipment, those equipment are industrial production equipment. Didn't you read what Buffett said in the telegram? The British special equipment can produce 100 pounds of alkaloids at a time, while our equipment can only produce 100 pounds of alkaloids at a time.
Only a few pounds, only advanced equipment can ensure that our products are continuously supplied to the world."
Industry is power!
This applies to any industry!
Factory-like and large-scale production are the differences between pharmaceutical companies and workshops.
"By the way, has the Chilean saltpeter I asked for arrived?"
"Already arrived, sir, just..."
Leonardo flipped through the record sheet and said.
"Leon, go and move box 135."
After the heavy boxes were moved, Leonardo wondered.
"Sir, do you want this saltpeter to make fertilizer?"
Then he said to himself again.
"We don't need saltpeter as fertilizer at all."
This is also the reason why Zhu Xianhai bought Chilean saltpeter from the UK - Argentina does not need saltpeter fertilizer at all.
"I'm using it for another experiment."
Zhu Xianhai smiled.
Chilean saltpeter is actually soda saltpeter. Its largest production area is not Chile, but the Antofagasta Province in Bolivia and the Tarapacá Province in Peru. These two regions are called the "Norte Grande".
", the main product is saltpeter.
More than 100,000 tons of saltpeter are shipped to Europe from Chilean ports every year, which is why it is called "Chilean Saltpeter", and the demand for saltpeter in Europe is also increasing day by day. More than ten years later, it is the demand in Europe and
The huge wealth of saltpeter triggered the famous "Guano War".
Europe imports hundreds of thousands of tons of Chilean saltpeter every year, not because of the war, but as a fertilizer to increase agricultural production. This is the only use of soda saltpeter. Soda saltpeter cannot be used to make gunpowder, which naturally limits its price.
and applications.
Potassium nitrate is still used to make gunpowder. At present, India and Bangladesh have the largest and most important saltpeter mine in the world, and this mining area is firmly controlled by the British. France, Germany, and even the United States must either obediently pay or
We can only issue a charter like the French and go to the toilet to find a way to purify saltpeter.
Now, Zhu Xianhai is buying Chilean saltpeter in order to use it to make gunpowder and break the British monopoly.
"It's just a simple reaction. It was written in Tiangong Kaiwu hundreds of years ago..."
In the laboratory, Zhu Xianhai said to himself while conducting experiments.
"Perhaps DuPont got inspiration from the creation of heaven."
He is now conducting this experiment based on the experience he gained from DuPont.
After the outbreak of the Civil War, the United States, which was divided into North and South, was dizzy by the "saltpeter shortage". After the outbreak of the war, the remaining Indian saltpeter in the hands of the Northern Army could only make up to six months' worth of gunpowder, while the British changed hands.
Embargo on Indian saltpeter to the United States.
what to do?
Therefore, the founder of DuPont Group set his sights on Chilean saltpeter. Unlike Indian saltpeter, the main component of Chilean saltpeter is calcium nitrate. DuPont obtained enough potassium nitrate through a simple exchange reaction. It was through exchange that DuPont
The reaction to prepare gunpowder raw materials monopolized the supply of gunpowder in the United States, thus achieving the rise of DuPont.
Right now, all Zhu Xianhai has to do is copy DuPont's path.
"Using plant ash, that is, potassium carbonate, as the raw material to combine calcium ions and provide potassium ions, this is the "exchange reaction"..."
Soon, several pounds of white potassium nitrate were freshly baked. Staring at these potassium nitrates, Zhu Xianhai said proudly.
"Okay, everything is ready now. All we need is east wind. As long as the Americans start fighting, we can use arms from both ends!"
Painkillers and anesthetics are used to save people, while gunpowder and explosives are used to kill people. The combination of the two of them is simply a match made in heaven by the Jade Emperor... If he doesn't earn him millions of dollars, then that's not possible