I trade in both worlds

Just as the three of them were lost in thought, Xu Zhun suddenly said, "Alcohol, it's very useful on the battlefield."

"Alcohol?" Xu Xu asked with some confusion, "What use can this be on the battlefield?"

Xu Zhun took a deep breath and began to explain in detail: "Alcohol played a pivotal role on the ancient battlefield."

"It can not only be used as a disinfectant to clean wounds and prevent infection, but also as a fuel to light torches and illuminate the road at night. It can also be used as an anesthetic to relieve the pain of the wounded during surgery."

"And the most important thing is that alcohol can be used as a strategic material reserve. If we report the production method and effects of alcohol, it should attract the attention of those in power. Then Yang Erzhu and Xiao Xiangxiang will have to think twice before making any plans."

"The method of making this alcohol looks quite simple." Xu Jin carefully read every word on the screen, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "And we have all the necessary equipment at home. I'll go buy some alcohol tomorrow and we'll try to make it."

Hearing this, Xu Xu nodded gently, with a faint smile on his face: "This is how distilled liquor is made. You can buy the liquor in the village. You'd better not leave the village."

Before investing in the workshop, Xu Xu planned to make liquor or distilled liquor and sell it to his family. Later, when he received dividends from the workshop, Xu Xu gave up the idea of selling liquor recipes.

However, the distillation equipment that Xu Ziqing sent back then is still at home.

Xu Jin's expression dimmed slightly when he heard this. He hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Sister, I actually want to go to Youzhou again and buy some more jade raw stones."

There was a hint of caution in his tone. Xu Jin wanted to make more preparations so that Xu Xu could feel more relaxed in case he really had to live in the modern world.

Hearing this, Xu Xu was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head and looked at Xu Jin: "Xiao Jin, our family has accumulated a lot of savings in the past few years. Even if we go to modern times, it will be enough for us to live a stable life."

The total income from the workshop in the past few years has added up to more than 400,000 taels, and this time I withdrew my shares and sold them for 100,000 taels.

Every time he received his share, Xu Xu kept 30% for daily expenses, and converted the rest into gold and stored it. Excluding the money for buying a house, the rest added up to more than 20,000 taels, which was enough for their family to live comfortably even if they went to live in modern times.

After all, gold is a hard currency and can be exchanged for money in both the Dayun Dynasty and the modern times. Moreover, the price of gold in the modern times has been rising rapidly in recent years.

Xu Jin could also understand Xu Xu's worries, and he couldn't help feeling a little helpless. He lowered his head and said, "Sister, I just... want to make some more preparations, so that if you really have to live in the modern world, you can relax a little."

In fact, he was also worried that if something happened to him while he was away from home, his family would never see each other again.

Xu Xu's eyes turned red when she heard this. She gently patted his shoulder and said with a choked voice, "Xiao Jin, nothing is more important than our family being together. Besides, our family is not short of money now, so there is really no need to take this risk."

"Sister, I understand. I won't go to Youzhou." Xu Jin's voice was filled with a hint of relief and determination. "I'll go buy some wine tomorrow and make alcohol."

In the following days, Xu Jin, Xu Zhun and Xu Xu began to get busy. They followed the method on the screen and tried to make alcohol step by step.

They gathered in the small hut that was temporarily converted into a still, busy day after day, night after night.

The windows of the cabin were tightly closed, leaving only a tiny gap that allowed the sunlight from outside to barely shine in, adding a touch of brightness to the dim space.

Inside the house, the fire was blazing, and the copper pipes on the distiller were shining brightly in the light of the fire.

Xu Jin and the other two each have their own responsibilities, yet they are closely connected, as if they are an inseparable whole.

"Brother, are you sure this is okay?" Xu Zhun stood beside Xu Jin with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes.

He looked at the production method copied from the screen in his hand, feeling both anticipation and uneasiness.

Hearing this, Xu Jin stopped what he was doing, turned to look at Xu Zhun, and nodded firmly: "It should be correct. This time we will follow this method and be more careful."

Xu Xu was also busy on the side. She carefully checked every step, fearing any mistakes.

"We have to be careful. The distillation process cannot be sloppy at all," she reminded softly.

The three of them once again plunged into the intense production.

Xu Jin was responsible for controlling the fire. He carefully adjusted the burning of the firewood to ensure that the temperature could be stabilized within the required range.

Xu Zhun was responsible for observing the changes in the distiller. His eyes were fixed on the constantly rolling liquid, afraid of missing any subtle changes.

Xu Xu is responsible for recording the data. She carefully records the results of each distillation for subsequent analysis and adjustment.

As time went by, they tried countless times, but failed each time for various reasons.

Sometimes the temperature is not well controlled, resulting in a low alcohol content in the distilled wine.

Sometimes improper operation leads to excessive impurities in the distillation process.

But no matter how big the difficulties were, they never gave up, but chose to start again and again.

"Oh, I failed again this time." Xu Zhun looked at the bottle of low-proof alcohol in his hand, a frustrated expression on his face.

Xu Jin patted his brother on the shoulder and comforted him: "Don't be discouraged, we still have a chance. As long as we keep trying and keep improving, we will definitely succeed."

Xu Xu also nodded: "Yes, we will definitely succeed. As long as we unite as one, nothing can stop us from moving forward."

In the following days, they worked even harder on the production.

They constantly adjust their methods, improve their techniques, and optimize their processes, each time getting closer to success than the last.

As time went on, the atmosphere in the distillery became increasingly tense.

Jin and the other two stared closely at the thermometer on the distiller, afraid of missing any subtle changes.

They knew that the key to this distillation was temperature control. Only by ensuring that the boiling point of alcohol was higher than that of methanol could methanol be effectively removed and pure alcohol be obtained.

"The temperature is rising." Xu Jin suddenly shouted, his eyes flashing with excitement and nervousness.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhun and Xu Xu immediately became nervous.

They subconsciously hold the tools in their hands tightly, ready to deal with any situation that may arise at any time.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn and tense, as if even the air had frozen.