Rebirth of the Ming Dynasty: Sixth Generation of Glory, I don't want it

Chapter 549 Sponge

At dusk, Lin San came back.

In addition to bringing back some supplies, they also brought back several large carts of fruit.

In order to make the food last longer, he bought a lot of saltpeter to make ice.

Before setting sail, the craftsmen brought back by Lin San converted a relatively small storage room on the treasure ship into an ice storage.

Zhang Xin had nothing to do, so she went to watch it with her ears and senses.

Wan Xiu acted as eyes and described the transformation process to Zhang Xin.

The craftsmen had already sorted the sponge into three-inch thick square blocks in advance, soaked them in water, and after they absorbed enough water, put them in the ice cellar to make ice bricks.

They used these ice bricks to build an ice wall inside the entire utility room and poured water on the joints. Soon, the whole room was freezing cold.

Another group of carpenters directly placed laminated boards on the ice wall and made small cabinets with doors.

Put various fruits in the cabinet according to their categories and close the cabinet door, and they can stay fresh for at least three to five days.

The floor of the room was covered with thick quilts for insulation, and giant ice bricks were placed in the middle to maintain the temperature of the entire room.

The outside of the house was also wrapped with quilts to keep it warm.

"It's too much trouble just to put fruit and store ice."

Although Zhang Xin is a little afraid of heat, it is not to the point where she cannot bear it.

If Lin San had told her in advance, she would definitely not agree.

"Master Lin also grew up in the palace since he was a child!"

Wanxiu thought that Lin San did a great job and it was right not to tell Zhang Xin in advance.

The temperature in the country was pleasant when they set out, but when they got here the cabin became much more stuffy.

Zhang Xin is a person who doesn't like to trouble others. When she gets hot, she gets up and sits in meditation. Even though she looks energetic, she still thinks Zhang Xin shouldn't suffer.

I guess Lin San thinks the same as her.

I made an excuse to go ashore and find a craftsman to make this.

"He has four children, right?"

Zhang Xin was relieved that the children had grown up.

"Well, he got married in the same year as the Crown Prince, and he got pregnant every time he came back. He told me that he wanted to sneak back home so no one would recognize him as the father."

He rolled up his sleeves and smiled.

"Then ask him if he wants to stay in the capital permanently. I think his deputy can do the job."

Zhang Xin still hopes that her children and their spouses will live happily together. Lin San is away from home all year round and cannot take care of him.

"Oh, okay, I'll ask later."

He rolled up his sleeves and agreed.

"Let's go, it's a bit cold here."

Zhang Xin felt that the temperature was almost as hot as the beginning of winter in Beijing.

"Yes, Your Highness. It's a wonderful idea. How did you come up with the idea of ​​using sponges to make ice cubes?"

As he rolled up his sleeves and helped Zhang Xin walk out, he still expressed his admiration.

“Master craftsmen are those who study their craft in depth.”

"That's true. The ones in the palace are also very powerful."

"There are also those fishing boats that never fail!"

"Hehehe, real people won't work, the fish won't take the bait. By the way, Your Highness, why don't you ask them to seal the room where Your Highness lives with sponges? It's bigger over there, so the coldness it emits should be just right."

Joking aside, the most important thing for Zhang Xin is to live comfortably.

"It's sunny outside, won't it melt in no time? The ice storage is in the middle of the cabin, and it's not exposed to the sun on either side. It has to be wrapped with a quilt so it can be stored there,"

Zhang Xin smiled.

"Oh, that's right too."

Wanxiu thought about it and it was a pity.

"Where do all these sponges come from?"

Zhang Xin wanted to ask where the sponge came from.