Chapter 68: Dealing with caution and using tricks
Therefore, he still needs to observe and study. Revolution, the revolution advocated by others, or the revolution advocated by Beichen as Charlie said. Is it a fantasy of a castle in the air or a beacon of a guide; it is an empty abstract or realistic; it is a magnificent epic or a myth that is difficult to fulfill in a good dream.
To put it in Afa’s heart, it is, “The various domestic and international emotions have gone from such complexity, and the country is poor and weak to such a level. How can anyone be determined by a single bold conclusion?” To do big things, it depends not on how they are said in a mess, but on how they are done in detail. The strength of the country requires people who work steadily.
"Mr. Chen, I didn't expect that you are still proficient in German and French. It's amazing." Charlie Song accidentally glanced at several magazines on the bookcase and expressed a look of surprise.
"It's not a good idea, I just understand it." Ah Fa smiled modestly, "It's all about science journals and magazines, with almost no political ones."
Now it is indeed not enough to reach the level of proficiency, but there will be new improvements soon. This is due to Afa's increasing intelligence and flexibility in mind. If the brain before was a small bedroom, then it would be a three-bedroom apartment. Not only is the significant expansion of memory space, but the time and speed of memory have also become extremely amazing. It may be a bit exaggerated, but it is not far away. This allows Afa to learn faster and master more.
Of course, relying on Ah Fa's vision, his main gain was that he obtained a lot of information from these journals and magazines that he could use to make use of.
For example, when Neumann excitedly introduced the latest medical evidence to Afa that removing circumcision is a healthy preventive measure, Afa was only interested in the ongoing research on synthetic ammonia conducted by German chemist Haber. There is also a dye called "Atosir" (scientific name sodium aminobenzene), which can kill the psiworms in the human body when treating African sleeping diseases, preventing the patient from dying, but the eyes will be blind due to damage to the visual nerves, etc.
Looking for opportunities in an inconspicuous place, or taking the lead in digging before others have discovered their value, is always a patent for time travelers to take advantage of their mistakes, and they are unsatisfactory.
Synthesis of ammonia is an epoch-making event. It is an inexhaustible and cheap source of nitrogen in the atmosphere to turn nitrogen fertilizers. It can reduce the degree of dependence on soil in agricultural production and help solve the world food crisis. Of course, it can also be used to make strong explosives and is the driving force for the devil to launch wars.
Although "Atosir" is facing difficulties that are often encountered in the development of antibacterial and antiviral drugs, that is, while drugs kill bacteria, they can also cause patients to become disabled or even kill patients. However, one of its derivatives is the special drug for syphilis, Arsenic Vannemin (also known as 606). It is the world's first antibacterial chemical drug, and it has also set a precedent for chemotherapy.
With his professional knowledge and relevant information searched from his mind, Afa was confident that he would make progress or gain benefits before foreign scientists in these two fields, which would also open the doors of wealth and reputation to him. Although it is difficult to switch from chemical industry to medicine, the difficulties can be completely solved when they can hire bacterologists or disease experts to cooperate.
"Why are most of them from Germany and Britain and France? Is the United States' technology lagging behind?" Charlie Song didn't know much about the situation in the scientific community, but just asked curiously.
"The development of modern chemistry is first, followed by Britain, and now Germany has the highest level." Ah Fa pondered for a moment and explained: "German's optical industry is very advanced, and can create excellent microscopes for observation, analysis and research on substances or cells. Germany's dye industry now occupies a monopoly position, which further proves that its synthesis chemical industry is leading in the world. So, if possible, I will of course choose to learn from Germany, cooperate with German scientists or enterprises, or even use interest exchange to obtain the equipment and raw materials needed by chemical plants, etc.."
"Interest exchange?" Charlie Song was a little puzzled, but obviously expressed some interest and asked: "Can Mr. Chen explain it in detail?"
The chemical industry is a knowledge- and capital-intensive industry, which is different from a labor-intensive industry that can start production through simple machinery, recruit workers, and short-term training. Especially in China, even if Afa has good ideas, it cannot be realized due to various difficulties. For example, if you want to synthesize ammonia, where can he find a high-temperature and high-pressure experimental environment, and where can he make acid and alkali-resistant and high-temperature and high-pressure production containers?
"Cooperation is the first choice, but if you want to sell your process or equipment to you, you must reflect value. Short-term and long-term can make people feel profitable." Ah Fa told a lot, and the helplessness also made Charlie Song feel sad. "It is useless to speak vernacularly. In the eyes of capitalists, interests are the most realistic. Sacrifice is inevitable. Patent granting or license to produce rights is a good bargaining chip."
"It is really heartbreaking to this point in the country." Charlie Song shook his head and sighed, saying: "Invention patents are condensed by wisdom and hard work. They cannot be exclusively owned, but they have to be shared with others. Yu also feels regretful for Mr. Chen."
"Instead of regretting it, it's better to provide help in funds." Ah Fa joked, "Isn't Charlie going to invest in the stock raising matter?"
"Of course, investment can be done." Charlie agreed happily first, and then suggested: "It's just that the remaining funds are limited, so Mr. Chen may not be satisfied. If Mr. Chen can raise shares in the Commercial Conference Office, he may gain a lot."
In 1898, the Qing government ordered the establishment of commerce bureaus in various provinces. In February 1902, under the instruction of Sheng Xuanhuai, Yan Xinhou organized the establishment of the Shanghai Commercial Conference Office in Shanghai, and was appointed as the first prime minister. His purpose was to "be responsible for the life of Chinese businessmen, gather to help merchants, overcome difficulties, and achieve success in the future."
"This is not easy." Ah Fa touched his head and smiled bitterly: "First, the investment in the chemical factory is very huge, but the profit is not immediate; secondly, the directors of the chamber of commerce are very conservative, and they may not be consistent with me."
After all, the chemical industry is relatively unfamiliar with Chinese people, and today's merchants do not realize its importance and the brightness of development. Of course, the more important thing is that it lacks sufficient understanding and confidence in the newcomer Afa. Afa is clearer about this. It is unlikely to hope to gain the favor of big investors before gaining greater reputation and giving people greater hope.
Chapter completed!