Chapter 106 Drought Is Coming

“Then clean the activated carbon with distilled water.

“Then the solution is made acidic to turn the penicillin molecules into their free state…

"Extract with alcohol, neutralize with alkaline solution, separate the solution, and extract with acid again...

"The final filtered product is penicillin...oh, it should be called a type 1 antibiotic."

Joseph finished speaking in one breath, and finally said: "The obtained medicine is added to the previously cultured bacteria. If you can see that the bacteria disappear, it means that the medicine is effective. If the bacteria are not affected, then modify the experimental conditions and start again. "

He knew very well that making penicillin was very difficult, and he only told Lamarck the general theoretical basis. It's like telling Columbus in the 15th century, boy, there's a New World somewhere in the world, go for it!

Columbus had to first get a ship and crew, then rush into the vast sea, try everything from east to west, north and south. After experiencing countless near-death dangers, and with a little luck, he had a slight chance of success.

The situation that Lamarck is facing now is the same. Any step of the operation, such as inappropriate composition of the culture medium, too much time, too little time, a little difference in pH, or even a shaking hand, may lead to the failure of the experiment.

The bottom line is that there are no super strains, and even if the experiment succeeds, the yield will be very poor. And it takes countless years to cultivate strains...

But Joseph had a lot of patience. No matter how long it took, as long as he found penicillin, he would have a king bomb in his hand. Even if it can only be prepared in a small amount in the laboratory and used to revive a commander on the battlefield, it can have huge strategic significance!

So, Mr. Lamarck, say goodbye to your hair. In the days to come, you may have to live in a laboratory.

Joseph silently blessed Lamarck in his heart, and finally added: "Count Lamarck, different strains of Penicillium can produce very different penicillins. You need to test more samples to find the strain with the highest yield. Then you even have to take the initiative Promote mutation..."

He suddenly realized that he had said too much and said hurriedly: "Ah, don't worry about what mutation is. By the way, I will leave you 30,000 livres first, all of which will be used for the experiment of type 1 antibiotics. I will allocate it to you after it is used up."

Lamarck suddenly realized something was wrong. It cost more than 30,000 livres to conduct this experiment?

Of course, this thought only passed through his mind for a moment, and was completely overshadowed by his huge desire for penicillin.

Afterwards, Joseph watched Lamarck repeat the production process several times. By about four o'clock in the afternoon, he felt that he had said almost everything he needed to say, and was about to leave the workshop.

Before he even walked out of the door, his mind was occupied with food matters again.

The top priority is potatoes, and potato cultivation should be promoted across the country. This is very difficult - the French people hate potatoes.

Therefore, on the basis of good publicity, it is best to use administrative means to promote it, that is, to get the support of the Queen and Brian.

And if you want them to support this, you have to give them some "driving force".

Joseph smiled slightly at the memory of the horrors of, say, the "Flour Riots."

So, who should they turn to to help them remember?

He thought for a moment and suddenly slapped his forehead. Isn't the best candidate right next to him?

He stopped in a hurry and said to Lamarck: "Count Lamarck, I have something to ask you for help."

"It's an honor to serve you."

Joseph said: "Can you write a report and give it to Archbishop Brian? The content is to predict that there will be a severe drought this year. For example, from the perspective of various plant abnormalities or special climate, it is recommended that the government prepare in advance. "

Lamarck was already immune to the Crown Prince's various surprising actions. He just looked at him and said, "Have you also discovered that there will be a drought?"

Joseph was surprised: "You also discovered it?"

Lamarck nodded: "Many signs prove this, but it shouldn't be as serious as you said. I will write a report to Archbishop Brian."

"No, you must write more seriously!"

"why?"

Joseph had no way to explain, so he had to emphasize his tone: "This is very important, please do me this favor."

Lamarck flatly refused: "But, Your Highness, I believe that I should remain absolutely honest when it comes to academic issues."

"Uh, yes..." Joseph was a little helpless by the biologist's integrity.

He thought for a moment and smiled: "But you don't have to lie at all.

"It just needs to be slightly modified. For example, adding attributive words such as 'there is a certain probability' or 'may face such risks' in front of the inference that there will be a severe drought."

Lamarck was stunned. Strictly speaking, anything can have countless results. Pointing out one of the possibilities can be regarded as rigorous academic research.

There is really nothing wrong with writing this "rigor" into the report...

Favors and integrity reached a compromise, and he finally nodded hesitantly.

Joseph sincerely thanked the biologist, turned around again, and heard a soft voice in front of him: "Nice to meet you, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Perna rarely changed into emerald green women's clothing, picked up the hem of her silk floral skirt, and curtsied to him.

"Oh, I'm glad to see you too." Joseph nodded quickly in return, "Why are you here?"

Perna didn't know why, but her pretty face turned a little red. She lowered her head and said, "I'm going to start learning blood circulation from my father, and I can also help him manage the laboratory."

Well, it's not because I heard that the prince moved to Paris that I hurried over.

Joseph smiled and said, "With your help, Mr. Lamarck's experimental progress will definitely be accelerated."

Perna secretly encouraged herself and looked up and said, "Your Highness, I heard that you will live in Paris for a while. Perhaps, I can continue to do routine health checks for you."

"Oh, that's great. Thank you very much, Dr. Perna."

The girl's face suddenly became redder.

...

Two days later, Versailles Palace.

Archbishop Brian looked at the "Paris Fashion Week Plan" in his hand and listened to the prince describing the bright prospects of the fashion week, but he seemed a little absent-minded.

"The initial investment of the fashion week only needs less than 600,000 livres, and the expected income can reach more than 4 million livres." Joseph said excitedly, "At the same time, the development of real estate around the Tuileries Palace can also bring in millions of livres.

"After the fashion week is over, the East Hall of the Tuileries Palace can be changed to the 'Paris Business Center' to continue to bring in profits. In the future, when the influence of Fashion Week expands, we can also hold the "European Expo" here..."

Brian nodded and smiled, "Your Highness, all your ideas are very good. I have added the 600,000 livres budget you asked for, and the transfer documents of the Tuileries Palace should be delivered to you tomorrow."

He suddenly took out a few reports and handed them to Joseph, and said, "Your Highness, these are the reports I received in the past two days. Please take a look at them too."

Joseph looked down and saw that the top one was titled "Some Observations on This Year's Drought", and it was signed by Lamarck.