Liu Tan sighed and prepared to stay in the manor for two days to make the distiller.
I can't do anything complicated, but simple things should be no problem, especially since there are all kinds of talented people in this manor, including blacksmiths, potters, and carpenters.
Although it is called a manor, its population actually reaches about 2,000 people. It can even be considered a small town. It is said that it even has a market.
However, most of the residents in the villages and towns are slaves. Of course, they have lived here for generations and basically rarely leave the village. Everyone has the same status, so there is nothing special about them.
Liu Tan asked Miao Rui to find the blacksmiths, potters, and even a carpenter who might be needed. He showed them the schematic and said, "This needs to be used in a humid environment for a long time. Let's see if we can make it."
The three craftsmen from different fields were all confused when they saw the blueprint.
In fact, Liu Tan's drawings were very simple, basically just a shape. He followed the ancient production technology, so he directly used the most primitive form - a bucket and a pot, and then the bucket and the pot had lids on them. The lid of the pot could be lifted up, and then the lids of the two things were connected by a tube. Oh, he even drew a stove underneath.
Compared to his calligraphy, he thinks his paintings are better, at least the images are more accurate.
People in later generations would probably be able to tell at a glance that something like this was used for distillation, but in this era it would only make people puzzled.
However, one advantage of slaves is that they never ask their masters what the thing is used for. They only ask about some key points of the thing.
So the drawings that Liu Tan originally thought were very detailed were pointed out by the other party as not detailed enough, such as what materials should the bucket and pot be made of? What material should the pipe in the middle be made of?
Originally, Liu Tan wanted to use iron, but he suddenly remembered that although iron was available these days, the quality was obviously not good enough. Alcohol was still highly corrosive. Even if he didn't add alcohol, iron products would rust if exposed to water for a long time. If he was not careful, he might get metal poisoning.
So in the end he chose bamboo, which is more suitable for this kind of thing than wood.
So the question is, now that we have chosen bamboo, how do we heat it?
Bamboo cannot withstand burning. When the bottom is burned through and the wine inside spills out, it will be a fire scene and may even cause an explosion.
Liu Tan frowned, and finally asked cautiously, "Can you add a layer of iron plate at the bottom?"
When the iron plate is hot, it will also transfer heat to the bamboo above it, and the bamboo does not have to be directly roasted by the fire. Although the efficiency may be lower, it is already a very good solution.
Of course, they could also choose pottery, but such large pottery is too heavy and inconvenient to replace and repair. The most important thing is that Liu Tan is worried that there is no glazing technology these days, and the clay will be in contact with wine for a long time. However, this is his own concern and there is no scientific basis. In comparison, bamboo is better because it is pure natural.
After determining the main material, the more critical question arises: what is the function of each part of the distiller, what function it needs, and what size it needs.
These craftsmen were also honest people. Most people would be scared to death when they saw the prince, but when they saw Liu Tan... although they were also afraid, they still asked questions related to their profession very persistently.
Liu Tan was overwhelmed by the questions and answered many of them based on his imagination. For example, the specific function of the bucket was actually a condenser. He chose the spiral condensation method, which required a spiral tube. As for what the tube should be used for, according to the previous choice, it should be a sealed bamboo tube. The only difficulty was that it was a bit difficult to make the bamboo tube into a spiral shape.
After going through all kinds of torture, Liu Tan was about to give up the distiller plan.
How did he know that distiller was so difficult? He remembered that distilling vessels had existed in the Western Han Dynasty and were even unearthed in the tomb of Marquis Haihun. How many years had passed since then, and yet there was nothing there now?
After finally explaining it clearly, they still encountered problems with the materials. Liu Tan had to explain to them what each part was used for. For example, the bucket needed to continuously circulate cold water, so it needed an inlet and outlet, and the bamboo tube was the steam coming from the pot next to it.
Fortunately, he didn't need to explain what steam was.
Because he talked too much, when Liu Tan returned to the palace, he really didn't want to say a word.
The craftsmen on the farm were very skillful and made what Liu Tan wanted in two days.
After hearing this, Liu Tan immediately asked someone to tell Chen Ajiao, but unexpectedly, Chen Ajiao called him to the Pepper Room.
After arriving at the Pepper Room, Princess Danyang still clung to Chen Ajiao's side. After Liu Tan bowed, before Chen Ajiao could say anything, he said crisply, "Fifth brother is leaving the palace again?"
Liu Tan felt something was not right when he heard the word "again". He had indeed been going out more frequently recently. Fortunately, the palace restrictions were not so strict during the Han Dynasty. If it were the Ming Dynasty... he would have forgotten it.
Liu Tan glanced at Chen Ajiao cautiously and found that there was no dissatisfaction on her face. He just asked with some confusion: "What is there out there that is worth all these trips? Could it be that you have been dazzled by some young lady?"
He said in bewilderment, "Your Majesty, you're joking. Besides Fu Yu and Cen You, all the people around me are men. There's no such thing as a young lady."
After hearing this, Chen Ajiao twitched her ears and said thoughtfully, "A man? The Kunmi of Xiao Wusun?"
Liu Tan: ????
He was a little overwhelmed: "What are you thinking? I'm just trying to help Li Xi plant those grape seedlings."
What does this have to do with little Kunmi?
Chen Ajiao did not feel relieved after hearing this. After all, it was a genetic mutation for the men in the Liu family not to have sex with other men. Chen Ajiao was not surprised at all by this.
But when she heard that Liu Tan was still doing his best to help Li Xi, she smiled and said, "You are nostalgic."
Liu Tan was very calm. He knew that as long as it did not involve major issues of right and wrong, nostalgia was not a bad thing.
He smiled and said, "After all, I can't bear to see him end up in such a miserable state. If I really saw Li Xi in the palace, I'm afraid I would also feel uncomfortable."
Chen Ajiao looked at Liu Tan and asked, "So do you understand?"
Liu Tan was confused for a moment: "Huh?"
Chen Ajiao drank some honey water and said, "Since Li Xi has been stripped of his title, he shouldn't have to be punished like this. Even if their property is confiscated, it won't make their family unable to survive."
Liu Tan immediately realized: "He was framed? Why?"
"They're not trying to frame Li Xi, but to kill your helpers." Chen Ajiao stood up from her couch and walked over to Liu Tan. She reached out and touched Liu Tan's face and said, "No matter what Li Xi's previous inclinations were, with your relationship, many people will regard him as a natural follower of the Fifth Prince. Whether they are from the Crown Prince's faction or the Gouyi faction, they won't be happy to see you become too powerful. Do you understand?"
Liu Tan: ...
So he was the cause of this incident?
So no matter from which perspective, he should save Li Xi.
Thinking of how grateful Li Xi's family was to him, Liu Tan felt a little guilty for a moment.
Although if you have to say it, these things have nothing to do with him.
But Liu Tan felt that since he had occupied someone else's body, he naturally had to take on the responsibilities that should be taken.
Liu Tan was feeling rather down, and whispered, "Why are they forcing us like this? The Crown Prince's position is secure, and Lady Gouyi and Fuling enjoy the Emperor's favor. What are they afraid of?"
Seeing him like this, Chen Ajiao seemed a little distressed and said, "Although Li Xi is not the second Wei Qing, he has made great contributions and is a threat. So his current situation may not be a bad thing for him or you."
Liu Tan was helpless: "Then I can't just sit back and watch him get castrated. After this incident, I won't care about him anymore."
Princess Danyang, who was standing by, endured it for a long time before finally saying, "Fifth brother is the son of the Emperor and Empress. His background is far more noble than theirs. Why must he be so humiliated and tolerant?"
Before Liu Tan could say anything, Chen Ajiao said, "Danyang, be careful with your words. Your fifth brother is kind-hearted and doesn't want to see Li Xi get into trouble, so naturally he doesn't want to conflict with his brothers. This is not a bad thing. It's a pity that even though he doesn't want to cause trouble, there are always people guarding against him."
Liu Tan did not feel angry about Princess Danyang's words. On the contrary, he felt that the words were quite to his liking.
People who travel back from later generations, no matter how good-tempered they are, are born rebels. The education they received has determined this way of thinking.
If we are really forced to not survive, what else can we do but fight back?
Liu Tan was still able to endure it, so he was not so aggressive. He just said, "After this, as long as the Li family doesn't face the threat of destruction, I will no longer pay attention to them."
Chen Ajiao patted Liu Tan's shoulder and said, "I'm sorry, my son. If you hadn't been born in my belly, you would have been much happier in your life."
Liu Tan laughed and said, "Don't say that, mother. Such a fate is beyond anyone's reach."
Chen Ajiao did not continue the topic. She just asked about his food, clothing, housing and transportation and then let him go, and reminded him to be careful on the road.
Ever since Liu Tan left the Pepper Room, he has been thinking about how he will live his life in the future.
Although Chen Ajiao said that it was Liu Ju and Liu Fuling who were going to deal with him, Liu Tan subconsciously put Liu Ju aside.
It's very simple, it's not worth it. Liu Ju is already the crown prince, and Liu Che has no intention of changing the crown prince, nor does he seem to pay too much attention to Liu Tan. There is no need for Liu Ju to do this.
On the contrary, it was Liu Fuling. Since Liu Tan returned to the palace, Liu Fuling had repeatedly shown hostility, and even did not hesitate to drag the Wusun Xiao Kunmi into the water. Therefore, the person who posed the greatest threat to him might be Liu Fuling.
The more Liu Tan thought about it, the more he felt a sense of crisis. He felt that if there was no other way, he would have to deal with Liu Fuling.
He was somewhat overestimating his own abilities by thinking this way, as he was not good enough in either political or palace fighting, but he believed that Liu Ju would be interested in doing this.
Unite all forces that can be united. His Selected Works of Mao are very good to learn.
Liu Tan decided to wait and see. If Liu Fuling didn't stop, he would take action.
I hope Liu Fuling can be more sensible and not seek death. Otherwise, even if Liu Tan doesn't want to kill him, Liu Ju may not stop.
When Liu Tan thought of this, he couldn't help but be stunned. Hey, how come he was almost about to kill Liu Fuling?
Liu Tan sorted out his thoughts and found that everything came from what Chen Ajiao said.
This made him wonder if he was being tricked by Chen Ajiao = =
Just when Liu Tan was doubting it, he looked up and saw the eunuch beside Liu Che walking over quickly and saying, "Your Highness, the Emperor is calling you."
Liu Tan was a little surprised. Had he really been going out too often recently? Why did his parents take turns calling him to talk?
Of course, Liu Che couldn't let the pigeon go, so Liu Tan went there quickly.
When he arrived at the rear hall of the Weiyang Palace, Liu Che saw him and asked, "I heard you've been busy growing grapes lately?"
Liu Tan smiled shyly and said, "I went to see Li Xi the other day and just tinkered with it on a whim."
Liu Che raised his eyebrows and said, "Alright, do whatever you like. But how did you know the date of Zhengdan had to be changed?"
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