Chapter 212 Why Not Call It Edman Alloy?

That's right, it's a small amount of magic metal, not just fine gold!

By adding different magic metals, alloy steel can obtain different properties!

Brian and the others have already tried it. By adding a small amount of magic iron, the alloy steel will take on a light green color and is characterized by resistance to friction and corrosion.

By adding a small amount of fine gold, the alloy steel will take on a light blue color and is characterized by high strength and toughness.

Adding a small amount of mithril, the alloy steel will take on a bright silver color and is characterized by its light weight and high temperature resistance.

Since Brian and the others didn't have many magic metals in their hands, they only tried these three types. After testing by the rune dwarf Groka Fire Tongs, these three alloy steels generally have a very strong affinity for magic, although the affinity is not high enough. It reaches the level of mithril, but it is much stronger than ordinary metals. It can be used as a new type of magic metal!

And more importantly, after experiments, they found that as the ratio of gray thistle and silver thread changes, the magic affinity of the new alloy will also change.

The greater the proportion of gray thistle, the worse the magic affinity and the stronger the magic resistance.

The greater the proportion of silver thread flowers, the stronger the magic affinity and the worse the magic resistance.

"...In order to test out this information, Brother Edgar and I have experimented countless times without sleep!"

Brian spoke eloquently, and then said excitedly: "Brother, I feel like we have discovered a material that is more powerful than the steel you made! If you use this alloy to forge weapons and armor, you will be invincible!"

Tang En's mouth twitched and he had nothing to say.

The material they discovered is indeed better. If nothing else, this combination alone is full of countless possibilities, not to mention that so many ordinary materials can have magic affinity with just a little bit of magic metal.

But when Brian said that, he felt inexplicably unhappy.

That's right, I just don't want him to be so proud.

Tang En coughed lightly and said calmly: "Yes, it is a very powerful material, but this has been expected by me."

Brian was startled: "Oh?"

"Yes, this material has already appeared in my laboratory, but because the process is more troublesome, I didn't tell you. I want to start with simple steel... What do you look like?"

Halfway through Tang En's words, he noticed that Brian was looking at him with contempt on his face, and even Fiona had a look of contempt on her face.

Brian pointed at his face and widened his eyes: "Brother...do you think I'm stupid?"

Tang En wanted to say that he was indeed stupid...

"When you saw this material just now, the excitement in your eyes almost reached the sky. Now you tell me that you have discovered it a long time ago?"

Brian picked his nose, glanced sideways at Tang En, and said with a half-smile: "Or, brother, are you worried that I will surpass you in this aspect, so you are unwilling to admit this reality?"

"You don't want to admit this reality!"

Tang En's face turned red, and he looked around and said, "Okay, don't talk about this. This material is really good, so I decided to name it--"

"Wait a minute, big brother! You're being unreasonable!"

Brian shouted and interrupted Tang En's words: "This material was discovered by Edgar and I together! So the naming right should belong to us! We have decided to call this alloy steel -"

"My territory is mine! I am the boss! I will decide the name! You all get out of the way!"

"It was created by us! It is the culmination of the hard work of the two of us! Of course we decide the name!"

Edgar said weakly: "Master Brian, your words are easily misunderstood..."

"Huh? I didn't—"

Taking advantage of Brian's attention being attracted by Edgar, Tang En shouted: "Hey! Stop talking nonsense! The name of the new alloy is Universal Alloy! That's it!"

"Damn it!"

Brian was furious: "I let you take the lead! I had already thought of calling him Edgar Brian Alloy!"

Why not call it Edelman alloy...

Tang En's face was full of joy: "What an unpleasant name... As expected, Universal Alloy is more appropriate."

"You are despising the most scientific naming method!"

Nokia, who had been squatting next to him silently, said sharply: "The most scientific way to name new materials is to associate them with the name of the discoverer!"

Why is he so excited...

Fiona explained: "Because Master Brian and Edgar had a long argument about the name at first. Later, Master Nokia told them this method. They were very satisfied and accepted it."

"Then why is Edgar's name first?"

Theoretically speaking, Brian is still Edgar's master.

Fiona said with a weak look: "Because the two made a bet and Master Brian lost, so his name was put behind..."

"Okay, I understand."

Tang En looked at Brian with great sympathy. He was despised by everyone in the dwarf kingdom. After coming to Ellington for a few months, he finally made a discovery that could be recorded in history. However, the naming rights were snatched away by him. This feeling... ...so cool!

"Don't worry Brian!"

Tang En patted his shoulder and said with a hearty smile: "In future records, I will specifically indicate that the discoverers of universal alloy are Tang En, Edgar and Brian with a 'smaller font'."

"Wait a minute! Edgar and I obviously discovered it! Why does your name have to be at the front! And what does that 'bracket with a smaller bracket' mean?"

"Because I brought you into the field of materials science, and I am your mentor! The mentor has the unconditional right of authorship!"

Tang En gave a thumbs up and smiled proudly: "What's more, the universal alloy is an extension of steel, so of course my importance is higher than yours!"

"Shameless! Despicable!"

Brian's eyes widened: "I have never seen such a shameless person like you!"

Tang En was very modest: "Award after award, there is still a little gap compared to you. I will continue to work hard."

Nora, who was lying on Tang En's head, couldn't help rolling her eyes. This guy was so shameless!

"Okay, now that the universal alloy has been discovered, my plan will have to be adjusted accordingly."

Tang En originally planned to find a way to get the magic metal mine as soon as possible as the next step, but it has not been started because it is too difficult. The discovery of universal alloy has eased Ellington's demand for magic metal. This step can be slowed down first. A pause.

"With the universal alloy, other equipment developed next can use this new alloy, but I'm afraid we don't have that much reserve of gray thistle and silver thread flower, so Fiona-"

"Please say."

Fiona immediately took out her notebook.

"Notify Hilton and Thomas to purchase gray thistle and silver thread in Arinks and Bein, and purchase seeds at the same time, and then promote planting in Ellington. They can apply for free seeds and the tools necessary to grow herbs, In addition, the land where these two medicinal herbs are grown is exempt from agricultural tax——"

"Lord Lord!?"

Fiona was shocked: "The tax rate has been set very low now. If it is tax-free——"

"I haven't finished speaking yet." Tang En rolled his eyes and continued: "——After the herbs are harvested, the Lord's Mansion is responsible for recycling them at a 30% discount of the current market guide price, or they can choose to sell them to herbal purchasers, but in that case Agricultural taxes must be collected normally.”

After hearing this, Fiona finally understood what Tang En meant, and once again marveled at Tang En's wit.

When Hogg was in office, the tax rate for Ellington farmers was 70%. Each gold coin required a tax of 70 silver coins. What you got was 30 silver coins. After Tang En took office, he lowered the tax rate by 50%. , so the current total tax is about 6.50%. If these two kinds of herbs are grown on the land, the 6.50% tax can be exempted.

The recycling price of herbs given by Tang En is 40% off. In other words, if the herbs are worth one gold coin, the recycling price is forty silver coins.

Compared with growing food, farmers can earn ten more silver coins for every one gold coin worth of crops, which will certainly increase their motivation.

But the most important thing is that another article restricts farmers from selling herbal medicines. If they sell herbal medicines at the original price to herbal purchasers, normal agricultural taxes will be levied. That is, a gold coin will be levied a total of 65 silver coins. Farmers only need to It can earn thirty-five silver coins. Compared with selling it directly to Tang En, it actually earns five less silver coins!

Comparing the two, of course it is more cost-effective to sell it directly to the lord - not to mention that the seeds and tools are provided by the lord for free.

Tang En is also very profitable. Mobilizing farmers to grow herbs is much more cost-effective than buying them directly on the market. Buying raw materials at a 40% discount makes you happy just thinking about it.

but……

Fiona suddenly frowned again: "Lord, we have promoted the planting of mint before, and now we are promoting the planting of herbs. I am afraid that farmers' willingness to grow food will continue to decline. If there is not enough food in the coming year, , we may have to face the ***... Don’t forget, our Ellingtons have only just had enough to eat."

"It's easy to say when it comes to food. Once agricultural machinery products such as combine harvesters and cultivators are produced, as long as there is enough land, one farmer will be able to grow enough food for thousands of people throughout the year."

Tang En said casually: "And don't overestimate their enthusiasm for growing herbs. For people who are used to being hungry, growing cash crops is far less important than growing food, so you can rest assured in this regard."

"…Okay, your will."

In fact, in addition to the agricultural efficiency reforms brought about by the upcoming agricultural machinery, the trip to the elves in a few days is also one of the reasons why Tang En is so confident about food.

If we can rely on the relationship between Nora and Egwen to recruit a few elven beauties from the elves...ah! He is an Elf Druid, so food will not be a problem for Ellington.

Druid's magic of life is great for farming!