Queen and Her Duke

If you want to produce alcohol in large quantities, you must have a large brewery.

It was only the next day that Wen Lin found out that on the royal territory outside the city, there was a brewery dedicated to the royal court and nobles. Last night's distillation tools and brewers were all from there.

This reduces the possibility of leaking secrets of the alcohol extraction method to a certain extent.

It wasn't a complicated process at all, but no one knew the principle, so Wen Lin seized the opportunity, so keeping it secret was especially important.

Early in the morning, Brown, brewer Ding Han, and a team of ten royal knights were waiting for Wen Lin at the gate of the royal court.

The knights were dignified and cold. Seeing Wen Lin approaching from a distance, they performed the knight salute in unison.

With a slight smile on Brown's face, he didn't seem to be affected by what happened last night, while the winemaker seemed to be more cautious and respectful.

"Miss Wen Lin, without your permission, we will neither listen nor speak."

They all seem to be in a very good state of mind, and it seems that they have not been subjected to violence or intimidation. It is more likely that Vicia promised some kind of benefit to strengthen their confidentiality.

The combination of grace and power is the way to control the next.

Wen Lin smiled and nodded, her peaceful attitude remained unchanged from before, "Let's go, gentlemen."

After rejecting the carriage, under the astonished eyes of everyone, Wen Lin got on the horse, tightened the reins, and ran towards the depths of the royal city with her steady and swift hooves like a loud letter.

The collar at the front of her neck was buttoned very tightly, and Wen Lin's whole body was shrouded in a wide cloak, making it hard to tell whether she was a man or a woman.

I saw a gust of wind rushing past, and the group of people quickly disappeared outside the palace.

The royal brewery is much bigger than Wen Lin imagined. At a glance, there are about [-] complete sets of distillation tools, and there are about a hundred brewmasters and apprentices walking through it.

While Wen Lin was sizing up, Ding Han stepped forward to introduce,

"This is the largest brewery in the royal capital. Every day, this brewery produces enough wine to supply the royal family and nobles. At the same time, there are about 3000 barrels of oak wine in storage."

Under the social background of extremely underdeveloped productivity, it was beyond Wen Lin's expectation that a brewery with such high efficiency could emerge. She turned her head and said,

"Mr. Ding Han, I need ten sets of distillation tools, about twenty trustworthy brewers, and a separate space. It's up to you to choose who you choose."

Wen Lin dared to use it with confidence if Visia dared to hand over the person to her.

When extracting alcohol last night, it was not difficult to find that Ding Han is a winemaker with a craftsman spirit. Extracting alcohol is a long-term work that will gradually become complicated. Ding Han, who has a spirit of research, is obviously very suitable.

The wrinkled face trembled quickly, Ding Han's eyes flashed with surprise, seeing what Miss Wen Lin meant, he might be entrusted with some important positions.

After Ding Han was imprisoned last night, a vague guess flashed in his heart that it should be related to the liquid obtained after multiple distillations.

Afterwards, Mrs. Yaz, who was beside the queen, personally came to warn them to cooperate with Miss Wen Lin's needs as much as possible, and at the same time keep it strictly confidential.

After the admonition, Mrs. Yaz also promised an irresistible reward.

This turn of events just confirmed Ding Han's guess.

He is a skilled winemaker, but his monthly salary is only enough to feed and clothe his family. He has five children. If he can improve the life of his family, he will be very grateful.

The whole brewery is managed by the wine order officer Harrison. He stood cautiously on one side, and at the same time heard Wen Lin's request clearly, and somewhat unwillingly discussed the venue and requirements with Ding Han.

In Harrison's view, such a simple matter can be arranged by him alone, why should he discuss it with a humble civilian.

Harrison didn't have any impression of Wen Lin, but he knew Lord Brown, the Keeper of the Royal Seal, and the frightening team of Royal Knights.

Seeing His Excellency Brown's attitude towards Wen Lin, Harrison wisely put away his contempt for women.

But he always inquired about Wen Lin's identity to Ding Han unconsciously. Is there another female official besides a female king?

It's just ridiculous to have stupid women pointing fingers at their heads.

Harrison is a recognized mean vampire, and the remuneration of the winemakers will always be deducted by half by Harrison privately, which leads to their working for the royal family, but their lives have not improved significantly.

Ding Han blocked Harrison's question without any leaks. At the same time, Ding Han maliciously added fuel to the matter that they were imprisoned by the royal knights last night with only one word from Wen Lin.

If you want a bullying vampire to act honestly, it is best to let him know that he is afraid first.

Sure enough, Harrison's face became ugly.

Afterwards, he stopped complaining on the sidelines, and Ding Han's requirements and suggestions were successfully met.

A spacious, bright and well-ventilated stone house is located at the rear periphery of the entire winery, far away from other people.

Ten complete sets of distillation tools were placed neatly inside, Wen Lin nodded in satisfaction, not stingy with her praise,

"Mr. Ding Han, you are more capable than I expected, and I sincerely express my thanks to you."

"It's my honor." Ding Han bowed to pay tribute, extremely respectful, with a flattered look.

Next came the step of extracting the alcohol. Except for Wen Lin herself and the remaining 21 brewers, Wen Lin invited everyone out.

Three detailed demonstration operations, and carefully pointed out the problems that need attention at each stage during the operation.

I heard from Ding Han that they are all skilled and reliable masters,

Wen Lin divided the two into a group, and Ding Han, who had already operated it, was in charge of the supervision. After there was no problem for the first time, Wen Lin let them operate it by themselves.

In her spare time, Wen Lin asked someone to fetch a pen and paper. She observed every detail of the distillation tool several times more carefully, and drew the plane structure diagram of the distillation tool on the paper.

A cold water tank should be added outside the serpentine tube, the sealing of the bath steamer also needs to be improved, and the arc of the lower end of the gooseneck for collecting steam can be increased.

Wen Lin slowly drew a new blueprint according to the old structure.

Ding Han accidentally caught a glimpse of the content on the paper, and couldn't take his eyes off it.

Seeing that Wen Lin didn't intend to cover up, he boldly walked over, and the smooth and precise lines came into his eyes. Ding Han opened his mouth wide and asked in surprise,

"Is this the drawing you plan to use to improve the distillation tool?"

"Yes, it can not only extract the alcohol better, but also make the taste of the distilled wine more mellow."

In Ding Han's perception, the brewing tools and methods used in the brewery are the most advanced, and the brewed wine is also the best tasting on the market.

Wen Lin actually said that it could make the taste of the wine more mellow. He subconsciously shook his head, but he felt faintly that what Wen Lin said was true.

Seeing Ding Han's doubts, Wen Lin smiled and said to him,

"In my hometown, there are three steps in distilling alcohol, boiling on high fire, producing wine on medium fire, and chasing the end on high fire. According to my observation, in the process of distilling alcohol, you use high fire from the beginning to the end, which will cause the wine Unnecessary impurities will affect the taste,"

Seeing Ding Han's blank reaction, it was obviously the first time he heard this theory, Wen Lin patiently explained it to him.

After a while, Wen Lin plans to try to brew wine with higher concentration by herself. It will be much easier if Ding Han and the others help, so now Wen Lin is willing to explain to him in detail.

Ding Han had already experienced such a question-and-answer mode of getting along last night, so he seemed very calm.

But the other winemakers were not so calm. After extracting the first round of liquid without any variegated color according to Wen Lin's request, they saw Wen Lin and Ding Han who were talking about being excited, and they didn't dare to come forward to disturb them, so they silently Stand aside and listen.

The satin dress on Wen Lin was very expensive at first glance, but her appearance and temperament were even more outstanding, more noble and beautiful than any nobleman they had ever seen.

At the same time, she can also let the knights of the royal court follow. The brewers can't imagine what kind of identity Wen Lin will be.

Obviously, the nobles don't even bother to look at them, let alone step into the winery and talk to them in such a gentle and polite manner.

At the same time, this young lady is extremely generous, even willing to give a salary of [-] copper coins a day, which is several times their original salary.

A little cautious, a little dazed, and a little excited and looking forward to it.

The brewmasters couldn't help but wonder how wonderful it would be if this beautiful and generous lady could be their lord.

It's just a pity, they lamented in their hearts, this lady is a woman, and a woman cannot become a lord.

Although they have never seen a woman as strange and bold as her.

After confirming that Ding Han understood what she meant, Wen Lin noticed that the first round of alcohol had been extracted.

She raised her eyes to look at the other brewers, paused slightly, and then checked back and forth, and there was nothing wrong with them.

According to the proportion last night, a total of 250 liters of 90-strength alcohol was extracted in this round, which can temporarily solve Yinhe Village's urgent needs.

There is still a shortage of about 65 liters of pure distilled water.

After the distilled water was ready, Wen Lin poured the water and alcohol into smaller oak barrels in batches, just filling two small oak barrels.

After exhorting Ding Han in a low voice, Wen Lin opened the door and asked someone to help transport the two barrels of 75-degree alcohol to Yinhe Village.

Out of prudence, before leaving, Wen Lin left two Royal Knights guarding here, and ordered them to follow Ding Han's instructions.

Riding on horseback again, when Wen Lin arrived at Yinhe Village, a piece of news caught her unexpectedly.

Lucchese was sick with the same disease as the sick in the village.

The other two medical officers who could be seen here last time were nowhere to be seen this time.

The village is still full of sewage and feces, quiet like a ghost village, without the slightest popularity.

The only person I could see was lying in the middle of a certain path, not sure if he was dead or alive.

The silver armored knight is still guarding the entrance of the village, not allowing anyone to come out.

Wen Lin frowned deeply. Could it be that her judgment was wrong last time, or gray leather fever was not the only disease spreading in the village.

Seeing that Wen Lin was about to enter the village, Brown hurriedly stood in front of her,

"Your Excellency Wen Lin, no matter what, you can't even set foot in the village,"

Brown spoke very firmly, as if he wanted to go in and step on his corpse first.

Wen Lin pressed her temples with a headache. If the cause and the route of transmission were not clarified, there would be a great risk of further spread. If it affected the capital, the consequences would be incalculable.

With a very calm expression and demeanor, she looked at Brown and said, "Mr. Brown, if I go in, they may be rescued. If I don't go in, they will most likely die."

"Your Excellency Wen Lin, kindness will make you fall into the fear of being shrouded in death. What's more, even if the whole village here is dead, plus me and the knight behind you, it may not be worth one of you,"

It is obvious that His Majesty Vicia attaches great importance to Wen Lin. If Wen Lin is really allowed in, Brown feels that his neck will be hung on his head soon.

Brown's voice was urgent and sharp, and he was extremely angry. In his anxiety and anger, he was afraid of the kingship and disregarded the lives of the people at the bottom.

This was determined by the general environment. Although there was no malice, Wen Lin still felt a little sad.

After a moment of silence, Wen Lin said, "Mr. Brown, there are not only villagers, but also Bishop Lucchese."

Wen Lin is not selfless, Lucchese has an inseparable and deep connection with the Catholic Church.

If he could be saved, it would undoubtedly be an excellent opportunity to enter St. Margaret's Church.

Wen Lin didn't want to miss it.

The author has something to say: Vicia: I told you not to go, but you insisted, you never listened to me.

Wen Lin: Is it better to kneel down and sing Conquer, or perform handstand and wash your hair.