220 There is information (still an extra update for 'The Frozen Sea')
In October, a white wine brewed from potatoes appeared on the market in Johannesburg.
This kind of wine was not brewed by the Chinese, but by a group of Jews from Russia.
After the Boer War, some Russian Jews fleeing persecution immigrated to southern Africa, most of them in Johannesburg.
It was only then that Rock learned that potatoes were actually the raw material used by Russians to brew vodka.
It is easy to make vodka from potatoes. Chinese people sometimes need to steam and brew three times to make wine. Vodka does not have to be so troublesome. From the beginning of fermentation to the final distillation, it takes no more than four months. After distillation, the Russians first made it as high as 95 degrees
The alcohol is diluted with distilled water to 40 to 60 degrees, and filtered through activated carbon to make the wine more crystal clear, colorless, light and refreshing, making people feel not sweet, not bitter, not astringent, only flaming stimulation.
Forming the unique characteristics of vodka.
Among the various base liquors for making cocktails, vodka is the most flexible, adaptable and adaptable liquor.
Once the potato wine was launched, it was immediately well received. Although potatoes are cheap, the wine made from potatoes is pure and flawless, smooth in the mouth, full of coolness, and has an endless aftertaste.
Rock drank potato wine at Buck's house. Buck was planning to set up a brewing factory in Ziwei Town specifically to brew potato wine.
"The biggest crop here is potatoes, but unfortunately potatoes cannot be purchased at a high price, so farmers are unwilling to grow them. Now, with potato wine, potatoes can be grown on a large scale and then turned into wine.
It’s really not possible to sell it to outsiders, even if it’s to make alcohol.” Buck was very happy. If the potato problem is solved, then this will really be a good thing for the farms in Johannesburg.
The world's demand for wine and alcohol will never be small, but so far, the world's food production is not rich, so wine and alcohol will be scarce for a long time.
Johannesburg definitely has an advantage in this regard. When the Chinese people first came to Johannesburg, they underestimated the potato production. As a result, for a period of time in Johannesburg, the potatoes almost rotted in the fields and no one harvested them. In the surrounding farms, every household ate potatoes.
Eat until you vomit.
Since the first year, few farmers in Johannesburg have planted potatoes anymore. Even if they do, they will not grow so many anymore. They will only be used as a supplementary food, or simply used to feed livestock directly.
Well, now that there is a winery, it is estimated that the scale of growing potatoes on the farms around Johannesburg will gradually expand, which is a good thing no matter how you look at it.
"This wine isn't bad." Rock didn't think highly of the potato wine.
"Come on, Lord, potato wine is already very good. Not everyone has the money to buy wine. Most people don't drink wine a few times throughout the year. We can set a relatively low price for potato wine." Buck despised Rock.
Why not eat minced meat?
"Try the potato chips I made for you, my lord, which way you said they were made." Mrs. Barker was not fierce at all at this moment, which was refreshing.
Mrs. Barker's craftsmanship is quite good. The thin potato slices are of medium size and turn golden brown after frying. Even without adding any ingredients, they are already delicious. What's more, Rock also instructed Mrs. Barker to add them separately.
With various seasonings such as pepper, salt and cumin, potato chips have various flavors.
Rock picked up a piece. It was crispy and crispy, leaving a fragrance on his lips and teeth. The familiar taste almost made Rock's eyes red.
"So delicious?" Buck was very surprised. He also picked up a piece and tasted it, but he didn't feel anything special, so he became even more confused.
"These are not potato chips, these are potato chips." Rock corrected.
"Lord, you may not have been to the Oak Bar for a long time. Potato chips are now the most popular snack in the Oak Bar." Buck laughed. It was really hard to see Rock lose his temper.
Rock shook his head and smiled bitterly. The Chinese are so hard-working and smart. As long as we create an environment for them, they will be self-reliant. Sure enough, the power of the masses is great.
Back then, Buck went to find those Russian Jews, hoping to buy the method of making wine from potatoes with money.
How smart the Jews are. After knowing that Buck was planning to establish a winery, they hoped to use their technology to become a shareholder. The required shares were not too high, only 5%.
"Five percent? Haha, those Jews are going crazy. Do they know how much a winery costs? If they don't want to sell it, just forget it. I'll send someone to Russia to buy it." Rock was not angry, since he
Even if he doesn't want to sell, how can he forcefully buy and sell if he doesn't have the same experience as them?
"Lord, you'd better meet them. I asked the bartender at the Oak Bar that the vodka brewed by those Jews does taste better than the vodka imported from Russia." Buck was a little hesitant. Those Jews did.
Somewhat capable.
"Where are the people?"
"Just outside."
"Then let them in."
Outside the police station, Heinrich and several of his partners were waiting anxiously.
It takes courage to propose conditions to Rock. In Johannesburg, few people dare to refuse Rock's conditions.
When Heinrich proposed the conditions, he did not discuss them with his partners. As a result, his partners have already arrived at the door of the Baron's Palace, still complaining to each other.
"Damn it, I'm so nervous right now. Why don't we sell the technology to Mr. Barker, or even give it to Mr. Barker? If we anger the Lord for this, then we will be completely ruined." Barda said with a sad face,
It's too late to say anything now, they can only wait for the judgment of fate.
"Don't worry, Lord Nyasaland is not a narrow-minded person. As long as we can show our value and bring wealth to the Lord, then the Lord will definitely forgive us." Heinrich said hard, he could not miss this.
Chance.
Before leaving Russia, the Heinrich family was a wealthy businessman in St. Petersburg, and they had been dealing in vodka for generations.
The Heinrich family's vodka is known as the best vodka in Russia. Therefore, the Heinrich family has accumulated countless wealth over hundreds of years. This wealth eventually brought disaster to the Heinrich family.
Rishi had no choice but to flee Russia with his family and come to southern Africa.
Because of his Jewish identity, Heinrich was not trusted in Johannesburg. Heinrich, who had studied in France and England, wanted to work as a stenographer in the city government but was unable to do so. In the end, Heinrich's family had to rely on
Heinrich's wife and eldest daughter struggled to make a living working in a woolen textile mill.
As a man, Heinrich tried every means to improve his family's life. Unfortunately, Heinrich's family was penniless when they came to Johannesburg, so after many investigations, Heinrich and several
An old friend who came to Johannesburg raised funds to conduct research on vodka, and finally brewed a vodka of better quality than ever before.
After brewing the vodka, Heinrich tried his best to give the vodka to Buck, hoping that with the vodka, he could get a chance to meet Rock. Now that this opportunity was so close, Heinrich would certainly not miss it.
After coming to Johannesburg for so long, Heinrich studied all the officials in Johannesburg and finally set his target on Roark, hoping to rely on Roark to restore the glory of the Heinrich family.
"Mr. Heinrich, my lord, please come in." Finally a man came to greet Heinrich.
"Thank you." Heinrich straightened his clothes and followed the footman into the Baron's Mansion.
"I said" Barda muttered behind Heinrich.
"Shut up!" Heinrich was stern, and his voice was a bit loud in the quiet baronial palace. The valet leading the way silently looked back, and Heinrich immediately apologized.
The valet responded with a smile, showing good etiquette.
In the study room of the Baron's Mansion, Heinrich met Roque.
"Tell me, why do you think I would agree to exchange 5% of the factory's shares for your technology." Rock's voice was slow and steady.
Heinrich gave Rock a good feeling. His clothes were neat and tidy. Although the collar of his shirt was obviously damaged, the collar of the shirt was clean and neatly ironed, which made Rock feel good.
Some people always resist formal attire on the grounds of freedom. In fact, wearing formal attire is really not about dressing up. On many occasions, neat clothing is not only a sign of respect for other people, but also respect for yourself.
"Lord, five percent of the shares is not the price of technology, but the price of talent. I believe that my ability can bring you wealth that far exceeds five percent of the factory's value." Heinrich was full of confidence.
, he is the kind of person who has to cut the pickles neatly even when eating them.
"You still want to join the management of the factory?" Rock was really curious. Heinrich dared to recommend himself like this. He was either delusional or a real talent.
"Lord, if you can allow me to enter the management of the factory, then I can guarantee that within two years, I will sell Johannesburg vodka all over the world, and the price will be no less than that of Russian vodka." Heinrich boasted.
Go to Haikou.
It is not easy to do this, just like not all wines in the world are called champagne, and vodka not produced in Russia will always give people a somewhat impure feeling when drinking it.
Rock himself tends to dominate the market by dumping at low prices. Now hearing Heinrich say this really aroused Rock's curiosity.
"What are you going to do?" Rock wanted to make sure that Heinrich was really knowledgeable or was bragging.
"Specialize the concept, Lord, we must first tell others that vodka is not only produced in Russia." As soon as Heinrich started speaking, Rock knew that this guy really had something to say.
