Chapter 10: Kill two birds with one stone, establish your authority and win your heart
Look at you, you look like you have never seen the world!
Faced with Eric's question, Raven smiled proudly in his heart, but the movements of his hands were not messy at all.
What happens in the oil barrel is one of the most basic chemical reactions that almost all middle school students knew in the previous life and will be explained in detail in junior high school chemistry classes - saponification reaction.
Setting at the bottom of the barrel is sodium stearate, the main ingredient in soap.
It is said to be the basics, but Lei Wen made many mistakes in this process.
In the beginning, too much quicklime was added and a clay pot exploded; later, the heating was forgotten, resulting in insufficient reaction and the saponification process could not be completed; when the caustic soda was finally prepared successfully, However, a cast iron pot was used in the final reaction step, which caused the sodium bicarbonate and iron to react, resulting in a pot of brown iron hydroxide and grease mixture.
“Wooden stick.” When the reaction was almost over, Raven stretched out his hand to the side, and Poirot handed over a peeled willow branch.
Putting the branch into the oil, its original green surface was soon coated with a layer of dry and hard burnt yellow. Upon seeing this, Lei Wen quickly poured the prepared vinegar into it until The willow branch would no longer change color when I put it in, so I let out a long sigh of relief.
The first few failures were because the caustic soda component inside was not completely neutralized.
This time, before he could give the order, Poirot had already put a large wooden basin covered with filter cloth on the table.
"Have you washed it?" Raven asked.
Poirot said loudly: "I washed it and brushed it three times with soap. It is definitely cleaner than my face!"
Looking at Poirot's thick beard, Lei Wen was speechless for a moment.
Eric took the initiative to take on the hard work. He carried a large bucket full of oil and poured the contents into the large basin under Raven's command. Soon, a large lump was nearly Twenty pounds of soap was stuck on the filter cloth.
Poirot pulled up the filter cloth with ease, shook his hand, and threw the soap inside into the corner.
Eric was anxious to let Raven handle the matter, so he picked up the wooden basin and went straight to the dirty bucket.
Leaven shouted at the top of his lungs: "Stop! What are you going to do!?"
"Huh?" Eric was stunned: "I'll help you pour this thing down."< br>
"If you dare to knock it down, I will fight you to the death!" Raven stepped forward and grabbed the wooden basin in his hand: "I have been stuck here for three days and failed more than a dozen times! What do you think I am doing! ?”
"It's all for it!"
Leaven brought the tub back to the table, took off his gloves, scooped some with a spoon and put it on the tip of his tongue, a satisfied smile suddenly appeared on his face.
Thick, slightly sweet, very similar to honey.
Yes, this is glycerin!
Although due to process problems, the purity of this glycerin is not enough, and it still has a smell of pork, it is enough for use!
Raven suppressed his excitement and said: "Bring the wine."
Poirot brought a jar of wine to Raven and took three silver cups.
Looking at Eric who was excited because he was about to drink the wine, Poirot whispered: "I advise you not to have too much hope."
In Eric With a surprised look in his eyes, Raven opened the wine jar, scooped a little glycerin into the wine with a wooden spoon, and stirred it.
Eric's eyes were as wide as bells - what a waste! It takes five silver coins and seventy copper coins to buy a jar of fine wine, but the adults actually mixed it with soap scraps! ?
Raven didn't pay attention to his gaze at all. After stirring for a while, he took a small sip, then poured the wine into the cup with a smile on his face: "Try it."
Eric said nervously He picked up the wine glass and thought about what to say so as not to hurt the Baron's face. However, as soon as the wine entered his mouth, he was stunned.
He put down the wine glass, looked at the purple-red liquid in it in disbelief, then took another cautious taste, put it down again, looked again, and raised it again, his eyes became brighter and brighter, even the The little eyes were filled with uncontrollable surprise and satisfaction.
"Sir, this, this is really amazing!" Eric said: "I have never drunk such a sweet and smooth wine, only in my dreams... No! Even in my dreams , I’ve never seen it before!”
You’re really good at flattering me. I didn’t expect you, a thick-browed Nord guy, to be so good at it.
Poirot cursed, picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp. He let go and the glass fell to the ground with a clatter.
How can there be such delicious wine in the world?
There is no bitter taste at all, it is as smooth as silk or honey, but the flavor is greatly retained. It is simply better than the best red wine he imagined!
"Sir... Is this, is this magic!?"
Looking at the reactions of the two people, Raven felt extremely proud and relaxed. He smiled mysteriously and said: "This It’s a secret.”
The reason why red wine is bitter is that a large amount of tannin is produced during the brewing process, and glycerin is the best substance to neutralize tannin.
He picked up the wine glass and took another sip himself. In his opinion, this kind of red wine was not considered high-quality, not even comparable to the kind that cost tens of dollars a bottle in the supermarket in his previous life. After careful tasting, it was okay. There was a hint of lard smell.
But this is far beyond the average level of this world.
This is the power of knowledge, the power of nine-year compulsory education!
At this moment, Eric's eyes suddenly turned red, and tears fell down.
Raven was startled: "Is this wine so delicious? If you like it, I'll give you this jar."
"No, sir." Eric said: "I just thought of it, Simon may never be able to drink such a good wine again, which is a bit , a bit..."
"Simon!" Raven was surprised: "What happened to him? Did he have an accident during training?"
"No..." Eric sighed and said What happened was told in its entirety without adding any detail.
After hearing this, Lei Wen’s face fell like water: “Where are the Vesdons?”
Eric replied: "Just in the courtyard."
"Okay." Raven took off his chef uniform and strode out the door: "Follow me!"
Just now Walking to the hall, Raven saw Denise sitting at a table, and Vesdon lying on the table, crying heartbrokenly.
Seeing Raven's arrival, Denise stood up and said sharply: "Raven, I want you to give me an explanation!"
Leaven asked coldly: " What statement? ”
"Vesdon, he is your brother, a member of the Griffith family!" Denise said confidently: "And your men dared to imprison Vesdon without your order. The following is It’s an unforgivable crime!”
Her finger pointed. Goyle: "I ask you to punish this guard immediately!"
Looking along his finger, Raven saw a dejected Link, and his newly recruited private soldiers were gathering at the door, looking eagerly. He looked at what was happening in the hall, all of them with shrinking eyes.
Raven's heart sank, and then he immediately made a decision: "Okay, since my aunt wants an explanation, I will give it to you!"
He walked past Denise. , grabbed Vesdon by the collar and walked out!
Although Vesdon weighed a full two hundred kilograms, Raven was more than half a head taller than him, and his physique developed from spending all his time in the dangerous underground world was not comparable to that of a frail fat man.
“Ah!!!” Vesdon screamed: “Raven, what are you going to do!? Mom, mom, save me——”
Denise was almost stunned by this scene Stunned, she yelled and tried to rush forward, but was blocked by Eric, who was wearing iron armor.
"Raven, he is your brother!"
Raven dragged Vesdon out of the hall with a cold face, and the private soldiers surrounding him got out of the way.
Vesdon shouted: "Raven! What are you going to do? I just injured a pariah. Do you want to punish me for this!?" With a thud, Raven kicked him in the crook of the leg. He knelt down straight on the ground, his knees colliding with the hard steps, causing Vesdon to let out an inhuman cry.
The latter wanted to continue yelling, but he heard the sound of a sharp blade being unsheathed, and then the cold-cold sword blade was placed on his neck.
Veston’s scream stopped abruptly.
Looking across the private soldiers, Raven said loudly: "I think you all know him, Vesdon Griffith, my brother, and the culprit who seriously injured Simon!"
"I know what you are thinking - I am a noble, and he is my brother, so I will naturally favor him. Simon's injury will be in vain!"
The private soldiers rushed in one after another. Keep your head down, because that's exactly what they think.
Leaven took a deep breath: "I tell you, this idea is completely wrong!"
"He is indeed my brother, but as my soldiers, you, even more As close to my family as my children!”
“I, Raven Ota Griffith, swear an oath to the Lord of Light!”
"If anything happens to Simon, Vesdon will be buried with him!"
At this moment, Vesdon's body trembled and he wanted to scream, but was frightened by the sword edge that was pressed tightly against his flesh. He didn't dare to move, only muddy tears flowed from his eyes.
Leaven is serious, he really wants to kill himself!
Denise's face was equally ugly, but not just because of Vesdon's safety - she had seen Lux go to treat Simon, and it had been some time, and Simon's injury was definitely not fatal. , Vesdon's life will also be protected.
What really frightened her was Raymond's wrist.
The shopping mall is like a battlefield. After many years of ups and downs in the business world, she couldn't tell that Raven was trying to scare the monkeys.
The purpose is to tell her not to make any small moves behind her back. If he dares to kill Vesdon, he will not show mercy to Denise!
In addition, Raven also has another purpose, which is to use this incident to win people's hearts. Now the private soldiers are looking at Raven with fanatical eyes, full of admiration, gratitude and respect. It's like looking up to a god.
Denise believes that from today on, even if Raven lets these people die, they will never flinch at all!
Poor, manipulated people, they will never know until they die. The outcome of the matter has long been expected by Raven. This is just a performance, a big show!
And the one who set up the stage for him was his incompetent son!
Accidental collision?
No, no, Raven's approach is too mature and methodical, just like the shrewdest politician!
This lowly gangster who was born in an orphanage can actually have such clear judgment and such sophisticated skills, it seems as if he has lived two lifetimes.
He is really only twenty years old! ?
"Baron Raven." Lux's appearance interrupted Denise's thoughts: "I have already treated Simon."
Raven asked: "How is the situation?"
< br>"Although the injury is serious, it is not serious." Lux said: "Simon's physical fitness is very good, and the leather helmet you provided absorbs the impact very well. The impact was not fatal. After my treatment, it only takes two days to recover."
"Thank you for your help." Raven put his hand on his chest: "I will send someone. "I sent the diagnosis fee to the church."
Lux nodded in return, glanced at Vesdon on the ground, and turned to leave without saying a word.
On the way here, Lacus understood the cause and effect. Although she was kind-hearted, she would not use it on such a person.
"Let, let me go..." Vesdon's body went limp: "That bitch... Simon is not dead, isn't he?"
"Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided. " Raven said coldly: "You left a mark on Simon's head. A wound, then I’ll give you a wound too!”
Before he could understand what was going on, Wei Dong felt his scalp go cold, and half of his head suddenly became wet and hot, and then, a large piece of it appeared. The hair and bloody scalp were thrown to the ground!
The private soldiers breathed heavily.
On the ground, the bright red blood of the scalp seeped into the earth, just like Raven's kindness was deeply imprinted in their hearts.
They knew from then on that they were not worthless pariahs, but Lord Raven's private soldiers, and Lord Raven would protect them like his own children.
Even if the other party is a noble!
“Long live Lord Raven——”
I don’t know who started it first, and then the private soldiers shouted in unison:
"Lord Raven, long live——"
Veston rolled into the hall, nestled in Denise's arms, and cried loudly: "Mom!!!"
Denise's hand touched Vesdon's wound, and blood wet her chest. An anger rose from the bottom of his heart: "Raven!"
< br>"Since you dare to hurt Vesdon for the untouchables, from now on, don't even think about getting half a copper from me!"
Raven turned around, shook his wrist, and pointed his sword. The blood drops on his body fell to the ground. He put the sword into its sheath and asked coldly: "Then what?"
"Donald's funeral will be in twenty days!" Denise said with a sneer: "Where are the decoration of the hall, your dress, all the necessary ritual utensils, and gifts for the guests!? "
Lei Wen sneered: "I don't care about this."
"Okay, then you can. "Keep talking." Denise said, "Three days, I only give you three days. I want you to publicly apologize to Vesdon."
"Otherwise, you will just watch Donald. Let the funeral and your inauguration ceremony turn into a joke!"
After that, she picked up Vesdon and turned to leave.
Eric walked up to Raven and whispered: "This crazy bitch doesn't know your methods yet. Once the red wine made with the new method is sold, it will definitely make a lot of money!"
< br> Raven responded with a smile: "No, now is not the time. "
Eric hesitated: "In that case, money..."
"Money is not a problem. Just because she said she won't give it, it doesn't mean I can't take it," Raven said. , leaving a confused Eric, turned to his private soldiers.
They all heard the conversation just now, and they all felt guilty at this time. They all thought that they had caused Raven to lose a lot of money.
"Okay, this is my family matter and has nothing to do with you!" Raven said loudly: "If you really feel sorry for me, give me good training and become a human being!"
"Yes!" Gower was the first to respond loudly, and then shouted: "Class 1, prepare, queue up for practice!"
Link followed closely: "Class 2, follow me, don't fall behind!"
"There's Class 3 -" Simon, with a bandage on his head, walked out from the corner of the corridor: "Line up, assemble!"
"You kid..." Raven walked up to Simon and patted his shoulder gently: "Return to the team, don't force yourself."
"Yes!" Simon stood up straight and walked out of the hall in small steps.
Old Gordon walked behind Raven: "Sir, you are really amazing. In just ten days, they can already be called dead soldiers."
"The military morale is available." Raven showed a smile:
“Next, we have to work hard for money!”
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(End of this chapter)