Chapter 424 Part-time job
“Oh, my God!”
After seeing the chemists in the northwest bay using all possible means on the way to exploration, Kevin quickly covered his mouth exclaimed.
But in fact, he was quite envious of the academic atmosphere mentioned in the letter.
Although I am in the Bachelor's Tower in the Gabera Imperial Capital, my horizons have broadened a lot and I have indeed gained a lot of knowledge. But Kevin feels that scholars here are still obsessed with "breadth" rather than "depth" in what they study.
He continued to look down.
“With the increasing number of talents in Tovis College, Lord Graiman spent huge sums of money to establish five major laboratories. The earliest established chemistry laboratory, then the biology laboratory, metallurgy laboratory, geology laboratory, The power laboratory was also established in turn.”
“You may not know what the last three are for just looking at the names. I heard from the teachers in our school that the metallurgical laboratory is to study how to better extract materials from ores. Extracting valuable metals or other substances and processing them should be like smelting iron or copper. Haha, I didn't expect that the work of blacksmiths had become a science in the past. "
" As for the geology laboratory, its current main task is to study and explore underground minerals, which was the job of miners in the past. "
"As for the power laboratory, it is to study how to better use machinery instead. Manpower, such as water-powered bellows and water-powered spinning machines, is said to be in charge of the famous magician Guy Burns.”
Well, these seem to be things closely related to people's livelihood.
Wait... metal smelting? Mineral exploration? Is there a lot of demand for metals in the Northwest Bay right now?
Kevin's brows couldn't help but frown. Could it be that Count Grayman was making weapons and then... launching a war?
He shook his head, the count should not be such a person.
“The lord sent three fleets to the north, west and east respectively. In addition to exploring the new world, they also have a mission - to verify whether the earth under our feet is round.”
Wow, this is an unprecedented undertaking!
Huh? No, perhaps it was done by someone before, but it ended in vain and no record was left in history.
Kevin continued to read the last paragraph of the letter. This paragraph was about a case that happened not long ago. The Lord's Court executed a squire for bad behavior and used this to set an upper limit on the interest rate for private loans. , anything exceeding the regulations will be regarded as usury and severely punished.
Good thing! Kevin couldn't help but slap the table with excitement. As a civilian, he had seen too many cases where families were ruined by loan sharks since he was a child.
The grudge against Count Grayman in his heart disappeared temporarily.
Kevin carefully folded these two precious family letters, put them back into envelopes, and placed them in a delicate wooden box.
"Alas... It would be great if the Earl could extend his 'telegraph' line to the Imperial Capital of Gabela?"
This is just a thought, not to mention Gabela. Separated from Aldo by the vast desert, even if the telegraph station was built here, he wouldn't be able to use it.
At present, the main function of the 'telegram' is to transmit military and political information and high-value business intelligence.
Perhaps I should return to the Northwest Bay after completing my studies? But it is also good to continue to stay with the teacher. This is what his old man hopes. When the time comes, he will also take his parents over...
"When~~"
The melodious sound of bells came from the direction of the Imperial Capital Bell Tower, interrupting Kevin's thoughts.
The big clock rang twice in succession, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon.
It’s time to visit the teacher.
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"Ah, it's Kevin, come in!"
Kevin's teacher, David Aldridge, greeted him warmly. As expected, the old bachelor was having a chat with his senior What is De Langdon discussing? They have been spending more and more time discussing things recently. Is it some important academic issue?
"Kevin, I've found a good part-time job for you. It will not only enhance your knowledge, but also allow you to earn some living expenses while studying." The old bachelor beamed and waved the Emperor's Royal Palace. Give him a cane that symbolizes his status as the Grand Master of the Bachelor's Tower.
Seeing the teacher's beaming expression, Kevin's slight sadness caused by missing his hometown also dissipated.
Although my teacher always looks solemn and scholarly in front of outsiders, he always looks like an old kid in front of his own people.
"Really? Thank you, teacher."
It would be great to have a part-time job. As Aldrich's student, Aldrich only accepted a symbolic salary. Cage received ten Aldo coins, and always helped him with his food, clothing, housing and transportation in the imperial capital by asking Kevin to help copy books. The "hard money" he gave for copying books was always a lot, and he was close to a regular copyist in the industry. of reward.
“Don’t be too busy thanking me.” Aldrich squinted and smiled, “There are prerequisites for you to work part-time—your studies must be able to pass my test.”
Well, Kevin also felt that the teacher would not let him go so easily.
He said confidently: "Please go ahead and test it."
"Young man, don't be so arrogant!" Aldridge put on a serious teacher's look, "Then use what I taught you recently. Let’s take a test on the history of the Holy See.”
He thought for a while, quickly came up with a few questions, and then asked Kevin one by one.
Teacher Aldrich’s questions were mixed with some unpopular questions, but
this did not stump Kevin.
Young scholars responded one by one with their personal insights into some controversial histories.
"Well...although I don't agree with some of your opinions..."
Teacher Aldrich stroked his gray beard and shook his head.
"But it does make sense. Okay, I declare that you have passed the test."
As soon as the instructor finished speaking, Senior Mond clapped his hands, " Congratulations, Kevin ”
"Thank you, senior, thank you teacher. So, what is the part-time job you introduced to me?"
Kevin asked expectantly.
"Oh, it's the position of guardian of the Royal Document Library, how about it? Not bad."
Teacher Aldrich laughed again.
“This! Great!”
Hearing the teacher say this, Kevin almost jumped with joy.
Although the main responsibility of the Royal Document Library is to store various materials of the Gabera royal family, such as genealogy, it is also a large library. The books contained in it are second only to the Bachelor's Tower, and most of the ordinary books are Books - those that do not involve royal secrets - are open to the guardians of the document library - in fact, the administrators - while the books in the library in the bachelor's tower have permission requirements for the borrowers, and the permissions are Tied to the inner level of the Maester's Tower.
By obtaining this position, you can not only increase your knowledge, but also get a lot of remuneration. After all, you belong to the royal family.
Kevin was instantly grateful to mentor Aldrich.
(End of this chapter)