CHAPTER 547: CHAPTER 514 SUBSCRIPTION OF SHARES

Perfikot introduced her sugar production technique to several noblewomen attending the tea party, expressing his hope that everyone would pool together some money to start a sugar factory.

The business immediately piqued the great interest of the noblewomen, with one of them promptly asking, "Count, what is the yield and cost of this new sugar production method? Specifically, what are its advantages compared to old methods?"

This was also what others were most concerned about. A sugar factory didn’t mean much to them, despite its potential for huge profits and income. Clearly, so many people sharing means the profits for each person wouldn’t be substantial.

By contrast, establishing a good relationship with Perfikot was what these noblewomen truly valued.

As for inquiring about the sugar production technique, this was, of course, a way to provide Perfikot with a topic to discuss, while also being a subtle form of flattery.

After all, Perfikot invented this new technology, and from her past performances, it was undoubtedly better and more efficient than old technologies, but praising outright would be lowbrow.

At least to them, speaking plainly seemed a bit uncouth, and given Perfikot’s status, she’d also grown tired of it.

So rather than direct praise, pretending not to understand the advantages of Perfikot’s technology prompts her effectively.

Though it was still flattery, it left no traces.

Letting her boast about her own proud work is much more effective than you bragging about her impressive skills.

In fact, even if Perfikot could tell it was flattery, she would still introduce the technology with some pride she herself hadn’t realized: "Unlike traditional sugar production methods, my technique doesn’t require raw materials, or rather, the raw materials are everywhere.

I have already mentioned that the core of this technology is converting carbon dioxide into starch, and then converting starch into sugar.

I believe everyone here understands starch sugar production, so I’ll skip that, while the conversion of carbon dioxide into starch mimics plant photosynthesis.

The advantage of this approach is that we don’t need large-scale planting of sugar cane or beets as raw materials for sugar production. As long as there is carbon dioxide in the air, we can obtain water and keep the factory running, continuously producing sugar.

In terms of cost, compared to past sugar production methods, it almost only costs for factory maintenance, which doesn’t significantly increase compared to traditional sugar factories."

Photosynthesis was discovered by botanists similarly to the process in the original world, when a scientist put a small animal, a pot of plant, and a candle in a glass containment and discovered that the plant could "purify" the air.

However, the existence of alchemy in this world made research and analysis of photosynthesis slightly faster than in the original world.

Alchemists quickly discovered that plants perform photosynthesis by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, while carbon is converted into carbohydrates by the plant.

This is considered one of the cutting-edge achievements in the current field of biological research, for which the Royal Academy of Sciences has awarded medals and honors to the biologist who discovered photosynthesis.

But discovery doesn’t mean usage. Alchemists felt there was no need for intervention since plants could achieve all this, letting plants do the work wouldn’t require alchemists to step in.

However, for Perfikot, these research findings undoubtedly became the theoretical basis for her new sugar production technology.

She didn’t need to explain much, just succinctly elucidated the process and products of photosynthesis, then claimed she reproduced this process using alchemy.

As for how it was achieved specifically? Perfikot felt that even if she explained, these noblewomen wouldn’t understand, much less be interested in listening.

In this era, although it was fashionable for nobles to invite renowned scholars to salons or banquets to give lectures on the cutting edge of technology, most of the time these nobles were just being cultured show-offs.

Not many truly cared about technology; they simply portrayed a facade of caring about technological development, creating a good persona for themselves.

Of course, for Perfikot, she wasn’t opposed to such actions.

Inviting scientists to give lectures, ultimately providing them funds, was favorable for promoting technological development, contributing to a science-revering atmosphere and environment.

Because of this, even aristocrats nominally indulging in sensibility, supporting technology, must truly bring out money to support the scientists.

Even though this may be small change for nobles, spending money to gain some reputation, it undoubtedly provides immense support to some relatively cash-strapped scientists.

In fact, Perfikot herself hosts similar salons or lectures in the Northern Territory, though she typically doesn’t handle matters personally. Her loyal old butler takes care of these arrangements.

Perfikot doesn’t need to attend each time, just occasionally showing interest in a topic coincidentally lets her maintain the activity’s vitality and attention.

Most times, Perfikot doesn’t have much free time, so those hoping to contact her through these events often leave disappointed.

After briefly explaining the technical principles and advantages, Perfikot looked at the noblewomen and asked them, "Are you interested in joining this project? You only need to provide financial support."

Seeing no refusal expressions on their faces, Perfikot promptly added, "This project requires around eighty thousand to one hundred thousand pounds, and you can subscribe to some shares based on your own financial capability. The shortfall will be covered jointly by the Royal Family and Lord of the North.

The subsequent distribution will also follow the contribution ratio. What do you think?"

"I have no objections, but because my family moved to the Northern Territory, money is needed everywhere, and I don’t have much movable money, probably only twenty thousand pounds," a noblewoman mentioned her bid.

"I’ll contribute fifteen thousand pounds; that’s my private money." Another noblewoman, seeing this, also offered her share.

"Eight thousand pounds. I’m not as affluent as you all; the money needs selling two pieces of jewelry," someone else feigned poverty, for aristocrats of their level it wouldn’t degrade to selling jewelry.

Perfikot wasn’t bothered by all this; seeing they had quickly gathered roughly sixty thousand pounds, she turned to Eldest Princess Annie: "For the remaining forty thousand pound shortfall, why not have the Royal Family and the Lord of the North each contribute twenty thousand?"