Through the troubled times and famine, I just want to farm peacefully

Yunye took a closer look and nodded, "White Sugar! The name is quite appropriate."

In later generations, in addition to being a condiment, sugar was also listed as an important strategic material like grain, oil and cotton.

Especially after the end of the world, sugar is hard currency.

White sugar has strong water retention capacity and can be stored for a long time without easily spoiling or breeding bacteria.

It is material information and raw materials that play an important role in the country's people's livelihood and national defense.

"Sugar can not only efficiently and quickly replenish the energy lost by the human body, but can also be used as an alternative medicine to stop bleeding and disinfect wounds, because white sugar has strong hygroscopicity, which can accelerate the loss of water and death of cells and other microorganisms, and inhibit the reproduction of bacteria."

Yun Mo exclaimed, "I never thought that white sugar would have such benefits!"

In addition to its medical uses, it can also be used to make weapons. When sugar and saltpeter are mixed in a certain proportion, they can be made into a high explosive known as nitrate sugar.

The more Yun Mo listened, the brighter his eyes became. He was already a little impatient and wanted to give some to Yun Er to try.

In order to prevent the day when the war spreads to the South, it is time for them to prepare.

"Years ago, I asked my eldest brother-in-law to purchase a batch of oilcloth, and asked the people in the garment workshop to make a batch of palm-sized pockets. Now that the white sugar is ready, I will arrange for a few secret guards to come over and put the white sugar in the pockets. Then they will distribute them to every soldier and secret guard, and let them carry them with them in case of emergency." Lin Yinan said.

"Okay, I'll go and call a few people with agile skills over here." Yun Mo began to think about which people would be suitable for this task.

Yun Ye looked at Lin Yinan with admiration, "Does the troops that Yun Yu brought need equipment?"

"Yes, and also send a secret letter to my second uncle in Nanzhou Prefecture, and also send some to him."

Although Yun Zhenchuan had a lot of thoughts on his mind, after all, he was in the same boat with them, so he was equipped with everything he needed.

Lin Yiheng looked at the crystal clear white sugar in the bag as if he was looking at glittering silver. If sugar of such high purity were sold outside, there would surely be many wealthy families vying to buy it.

Lin Yinan saw through his thoughts at a glance, "Brother, the production process of white sugar is complicated, and the output is not high. I don't plan to promote it. The annual production is enough for my own use. After a few years, when the sugarcane catches up and the output increases, I will consider promoting it to the market."

Although it was a bit of a pity, what Lin Yinan said was the truth, so Lin Yiheng could only let it go.

After a large amount of white sugar was produced, Lin Yinan took a bag and went to the weapons workshop to find Yun Er.

The weapons workshop has expanded from just Yun Er to fifteen people now, and the address has also been moved from the original county government office to the back mountain of the military camp.

There is a weapons testing ground as big as a football field inside, which makes it easier to test and adjust the weapons produced.

After marrying Yun Ying, Yun Er still looks handsome and elegant, but he has become more calm and steady.

"Third sister-in-law, what new things have you found?"

Lin Yinan asked someone to put the sugar down, "Here, take a look!"

"Sugar? We received it a few days ago. What are we going to do with so much sugar?"

Apparently, Brother Yun Mo did not tell him about the conversation that day.

Lin Yinan smiled mysteriously, "Let's research some powerful weapons."

"Use sugar?"

Yun Er looked at Lin Yinan in confusion, but he didn't think she was joking.

"Yes, just use sugar. Has the saltpeter shipped from Nanzhou Prefecture last year been used up?"

"No, that thing is hard to find. I kept it in the warehouse and didn't want to use it."

"Come on, let's go in and talk."

Yun Er carried the bag of sugar and walked towards the armory, and sent the soldiers who had sent Lin Yinan back to the military camp at the foot of the mountain. Without the approval of the armory, no one else was allowed to enter or leave.

Lin Yinan asked someone to bring saltpeter, and asked Yun Er to get his armor and put it on.

These dangerous things need to be properly protected. Although this armor is not as good as modern explosion-proof armor, it is better than nothing, Lin Yinan comforted himself.

In the end times, she could make this simple high explosive as long as she could find the raw materials.

She taught Yun Er every step carefully, and after repeated experiments, she finally succeeded.

After a deafening roar came from the back mountain, a huge mushroom cloud slowly rose, scaring the small animals on the mountain so much that they ran around in panic.

"Third sister-in-law, I succeeded!" Yun Er held the fire starter in his hand, his face beaming with joy.

His handsome face was blackened by the fireworks, and his hair was singed and pulled apart by the fire, with smoke coming out from time to time.

Lin Yinan couldn't bear to look at it and turned his face away in disgust.

"Remember to follow this ratio in the future. Don't add more or less. I've also recorded the storage requirements for you."

"Thank you, Third Sister-in-law, for your advice!" Yun Er said and bowed deeply to her.

Due to the power of explosives, Yun Er and everyone else were in awe and could not let go when making and testing them. Lin Yinan had been in the weapons workshop for five days before Yun Er successfully produced qualified explosives.

It was spring plowing time, and she had been away for so long, it was time to go back.

Before leaving, Lin Yinan reminded him, "Remember, storage must be done strictly in accordance with the requirements."

Yun Er nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, Third Sister-in-law, Yun Er will definitely live up to your trust."

Longtan is surrounded by hilly areas, and explosives are very suitable for mountain warfare. They have already installed cannons on the ship.

After returning to the county government office and getting off the carriage, Lin Yinan saw Wu Xingwang directing people to carry boxes of silver into the county government office.

"Lift it steadily, and be careful not to drop it on the ground."

Seeing Lin Yinan coming back from the corner of his eye, Wu Xingwang hurried forward to greet him, "City Lord Lin, you're back!"

Seeing the boxes of silver and money being carried back, Lin Yinan was in high spirits. She smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Wu. Did your trip go well?"

"The paper we make is of good quality, good value for money. In Cangwu County, except for two bookstores owned by aristocratic families, all the others have ordered our paper. With Lord Yun as a guarantor in Nanzhou Prefecture, the market here is almost monopolized by us."

The stall has expanded so much in a short time. After all, Cangwu County is not their own territory. If they touch other people's cake, they are afraid that those bookstore owners will be troubled by the aristocratic families.

Knowing her concerns, Wu Xingwang had been in the business world for many years and had some foresight.

"City Lord Lin, don't worry. Our paper business is under the care of the Deng family. Others who want to mess with it should think twice."

"Then we can't let the Deng family work in vain."

Wu Xingwang lowered his voice and said, "I promised the Deng family a 10% profit, just use their name. This paper is a benefit to the people, just like salt, so the Deng family is naturally willing to bear this good name."

The Deng family did this simply because they valued their strength.

Nanzhou Prefecture had a governor named Yun who helped to withstand the pressure from above, and even the salt incident was easily resolved.

Even though there was support from above, the people of Longtan did not give up. Instead, they made such good paper using sugarcane residue.