Chapter 1232 Postscript 88 Asking the princess for permission to drink flower wine
Chapter 1232 Postscript 88·Ask the princess for permission to drink flower wine
The princess continued to stay in Chui Gong Hall to chat with the Queen Mother, while Xie Yan left early and ran to find the chemists.
The place where experiments are conducted is in the Dianshan Bureau.
That is the kitchen of the East Palace.
After the young emperor ascended the throne, he no longer lived in the East Palace, and it was impossible for the prince to live there again in a short period of time. Since then, the Dining Bureau was abolished and the kitchen in the East Palace was left vacant.
Xie Yan greeted the chemist and assistants and asked, "How did the experiment go?"
Shi Huai handed over the experimental records and asked Xie Yan to read them slowly.
They used two different experimental methods: fumigation with a steamer and baking with a stove.
Just experiment with a steamer and a stove!
Since no rubber vulcanization accelerator is used, the vulcanization time will be longer.
"This is rubber that is baked and vulcanized and then pressed into shape. This is rubber that is pressed into shape without being vulcanized." Zhu Shirong handed over two rubber strips, "You can stretch it and have a look."
Xie Yan first picked up the unvulcanized rubber strip. The surface was still a little warm, and it should have been softened by heating.
Otherwise, with the current temperature in Luoyang, this thing will definitely be hard and brittle.
Xie Yan grabbed both ends of the rubber strip with both hands and slowly stretched it with force. Just like pulling noodles on the seabed, he stretched the rubber strip longer and longer, and the elasticity was so small that it could be ignored.
Zhu Shirong said: "After complete cooling, the elasticity will increase slightly, but it is very easy to break during the pulling process."
Xie Yan picked up the vulcanized rubber strip again. It already smelled like a rubber band. It was very elastic!
But when I pulled it, it broke with a snap.
Xie Yan picked up a magnifying glass and carefully observed the vulcanized rubber strip. There were many bubbles and sponge-like structures.
"The experiments you are continuing to do now are to obtain data on different vulcanization times?" Xie Yan asked.
Zhu Shirong said: "Yes. There is also the vulcanization effect of sulfur and rubber at different temperatures and different ratios."
Xie Yan turned around and said to the palace servant sent by Queen Mother Ye to do chores: "Bring an animal over, whether it's a donkey, mule or draft horse. Also, clean the rollers in the yard of the Dianshan Bureau carefully."
Lu Churen asked curiously: "Scholar Xie wants to crush rubber?"
Xie Yan pointed to the broken vulcanized rubber strip and said: "There are a lot of bubbles and cotton-like agglomerations, which should be easy to deal with by rolling."
Not long after, the palace servants brought in a horse to pull the cart, cleaned and wiped the Dianshan Bureau's stone grinder repeatedly, and used a heated kang to dry the remaining moisture on the surface of the stone grinder.
Xie Yan took out a piece of unvulcanized rubber and heated it slightly to soften it.
It won't work without heating. Because the temperature is too low, these rubbers are already hard and brittle.
He carefully dug out various impurities in the rubber, threw it on a stone roller and crushed it repeatedly. After crushing it five or six times in a row, the bubbles and spongy structure in the rubber quickly became less visible to the naked eye.
Moreover, judging from the traces on the surface of the stone mill, the excess water in the rubber is also ground out - this makes the finished rubber less likely to mold, makes the rubber easier to shape, and improves the physical and mechanical properties of the rubber.
"Keep grinding." Xie Yan commanded.
The other four chemists were all attracted by Xie Yan's actions.
Previously, they only thought about vulcanizing the rubber and did not consider repeatedly rolling the rubber.
The first two times of crushing, everyone thought it was a failure because the rubber was crushed to pieces.
Xie Yan kneaded the pieces of rubber together again and rolled them together. As the number of times of rolling increased, not only did they come together again, but their appearance became more and more beautiful.
After that, every time it was rolled, Xie Yan would cut a section and observe the cross section with a magnifying glass.
He did not order the crushing to stop until the bubbles and spongy agglomerations completely disappeared.
The piece he had just cut was put into the mold and pressed into a rubber strip: "Use this piece of rubber to vulcanize."
Then everyone used a furnace to vulcanize it.
After a while, the vulcanized finished product appears smoother and more beautiful.
"I'll try."
Before the rubber had completely cooled down, Zhu Shirong picked it up and stretched it.
This time it became super elastic, and it didn't break even after being stretched for a long time. And after no more force was applied, the rubber strip recovered, causing only minimal deformation.
Zeng Fu was full of praise: "Xie Xie is really amazing!"
Shi Huai also half sighed, half flattered and said: "No wonder Bachelor Xie can come up with many inventions. This is because his thinking is so unique and different from ordinary people. We all only think about vulcanization, and only Bachelor Xie thinks we should crush it first."
"It's just a fluke." Xie Yan said modestly.
In fact, he was not humble at all, and he was still complaining wildly: Damn it, there are so many bubbles and cotton-like lumps visible to the naked eye, it’s a shame that this kind of rubber can be put into practical use. The bubbles and lumps must be removed first!
If Xie Yan had not taken action, it is estimated that the other four chemists would have realized this problem in the next two days.
It's not that they are slow to react, it's that they have never seen practical rubber.
But Xie Yan has seen it!
Zhu Shirong said: "There is not enough rubber left."
Lu Churen concluded: "At least we have now reached three conclusions: first, rubber must be repeatedly rolled before vulcanization; second, it can be fumigated and vulcanized; third, it can be baked and vulcanized."
Zeng Wei said: "Through these three conclusions, it is necessary to rearrange. First, study the principle and function of rolling rubber and explore the properties of unvulcanized rubber; second, make professional experimental equipment for rubber vulcanization; third, determine the rolling
The constant weight of the rubber after pressing, the vulcanization effect under different methods, different ratios, and different temperatures. I think the experiment can be suspended until the professional vulcanization experimental equipment is completed. After all, rubber is limited and cannot be wasted."
"Second the proposal." Shi Huai said.
"I also support the suspension of experiments until professional equipment is produced," Xie Yan said. "Researching rubber vulcanization is not something that happens overnight, but takes several years. The main problem is insufficient rubber."
Zhu Shirong said: "We should ask the Queen Mother to allow the fleet to transport more ships back to China from the United States."
Everyone once again discussed more professional vulcanization equipment, brainstormed changes to the design drawings, and then asked the assistant to take it to the engineering department for resolution.
The experiment is suspended and there is nothing to do.
Shi Huai said: "We have made a major breakthrough today, and we have basically determined the next direction. Why don't we go have a drink to celebrate?"
"Cunde (Lu Churen) came all the way from Jinling and took him to Lanruo Courtyard to play." Zeng said with a smile.
Zhu Shirong was also very positive about this, and Lu Churen reluctantly agreed.
Xie Yan made no secret of his fear of his wife and said: "I must ask the princess for instructions."
"Go quickly, go quickly!"
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"We will also go back to life together."
The four of them laughed heartily and accompanied Xie Yan back to Chui Gong Hall.
Shi Huai was the oldest and most qualified. He came forward to report to Queen Mother Ye: "Sage Rong, the rubber vulcanization experiment has basically determined the direction. But because there is too little rubber, we dare not waste it and have to wait for more professional experiments.
The equipment is made. Therefore, the experiment will be suspended for a few days."
"You have a clue so soon?" Queen Mother Ye was quite surprised.
Shi Huai took the opportunity to flatter him: "Thanks to Prince Consort Xie. We were still busy with the vulcanization experiment. Prince Consort Xie came over to take a look, and then asked the palace servants to bring the animals and crush the rubber repeatedly with a roller."
When Zhu Tangxi heard that her husband had performed well again, he was so proud that he quickly asked, "What are you using a roller for?"
In order to visit the legendary Lanruo Academy, Xie Yan found every opportunity to provide emotional value: "I saw bubbles and lumps in the rubber, and it reminded me of the trial production of princess candy for my wife yesterday. The original princess candy also had bubbles and lumps.
, the taste was rough and unsightly, so I stirred it repeatedly and filtered it. But the rubber couldn't do this, so I tried crushing it instead."
Zhu Shirong didn't know what princess candy was, but he had heard that the consort was trying to please the princess, and immediately volunteered to cooperate: "The princess and the consort have a deep love for each other, which is really enviable to others. Moreover, the consort makes candies for the princess, and he can actually draw parallels."
It is used for rubber vulcanization, which is a good story among academic circles and people!"
Lu Churen then said: "In order to celebrate the progress of the experiment, we wanted to go to Lanruo Courtyard to have a drink. However, we did not expect that the Prince Consort said that we must first ask the princess for instructions in the Qinlou Chu Palace. It is really disappointing that the Prince Consort respects his wife so much.
We are so ashamed!"
Shi Huai and Zeng Wei also spoke one after another.
Xie Yan sighed in his heart: They are all good brothers, I have made these friends!
Queen Mother Ye glanced at these scumbags and smiled without saying a word.
Zhu Tangxi has been framed, and it is impossible not to agree. Otherwise, if this matter spreads, firstly, the prince-in-law will be laughed at for being henpecked, and secondly, there will be discussions about the princess being jealous.
Fortunately, the emotional value was sufficient. Zhu Tangxi was said to be in a happy mood by everyone and warned: "Since several scholars have invited me, Liu Lang should not refuse. Don't drink too much, as it is not good for your health."
"I will come back early in the evening to accompany my sister." Xie Yan continued.
The name "Sister" made Zhu Tangxi feel ashamed and happy. She suppressed a smile and said in a reproachful tone: "Don't shout outside!"
The four chemistry guys, seeing the princess looking angry but actually happy, burst out laughing and continued to cooperate.
Xie Yan sighed: You often do this kind of thing, right? You are so skilled at it.
Zhu Tangxi could hardly suppress her smile, so she could only hide it by giving Xie Yan a hard look.
After the five big pig trotters retired, Zhu Tangxi sighed: "Men, they are all the same. They always like to deceive women."
Queen Mother Ye smiled and said, "I thought you didn't know you were cheated."
Zhu Tangxi said: "I'm not stupid."
The ordinary man kept his eyes open and did not record the chemists drinking flower wine. Even though his heart was a little itchy, he always wanted to go to Lan Ruoyuan, but it was a pity that the cost was too high and he couldn't afford it.
Xie Yan happily followed the four brothers and left the imperial city, feeling quite excited.
He simply wanted to see a high-end club in ancient times, and didn't have many other ideas - there were a lot of goblin maids at home, all of whom were obviously trying to seduce him, and Xie Yan really had no intention of staying outside.
He has no shortage of women.
"It's only mid-afternoon, is Lan Ruoyuan open?" Xie Yan suddenly realized a problem.
Shi Huai smiled and said, "You can go in the morning."
Xie Yan asked: "Is President Shi a frequent visitor to Lan Ruoyuan?"
Shi Huai waved his hand and said: "I don't have the money to go there often. I can only go there three or five times a year, and it's always someone else's treat."
Zhu Shirong smiled and said: "There are two or three courtesans there, and you can't meet them by paying money. But Chaozong Xiandi is different. He is a seventeen-year-old Bachelor of Furong, and he is also a world-famous prince-in-law. I am afraid that the court servants
Rushing to receive guests without paying any money."
"Haha, it seems that we can all benefit from Bachelor Xie's glory." Lu Churen laughed heartily.
Xie Yan complained in his heart: Damn, each of you was more serious than the other when doing experiments. I didn’t expect that you are all such people.