Seeing that this novel thing had attracted the attention of most people, Lin said, "The data stored in the card is everything about coffee. From fruit processing to roasting to brewing, the equipment and methods needed. The content of each step and each link is not unique. There are more than two methods recorded, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. "
He flipped the Water Mirror he had activated and showed the contents of the coffee book to everyone. At the same time, Lin opened one of the paper books and flipped to a page with the same content. He said, "The contents of the book and the card are the same. It's just to avoid people who are not used to staring at the Water Mirror screen and insist on looking at the paper book. "
Taking advantage of the fact that everyone's attention was attracted by the water mirror screen that he swiped his card to open, Lin once again sorted out his thoughts and said, "Regarding the coffee business, I propose three proposals. Please make your choice according to your own needs. First, the cost is XX Kiel (20 gold coins). This money is spent to buy what you are looking at. Although the paper version is troublesome to copy and requires a lot of labor, the card version also has magic stones and other magic materials to bear, so the two are set at the same price. "
This price was very low for the knowledge of a new business. However, a few of the old nobles were ready to move when they heard this. Of course, Lin knew what they wanted to say. It was also the request that the people who had talked to him about the coffee business wanted to make the most. So he took the initiative and said,
"I set this price because I don't intend to let anyone monopolize this money-making technology. And to be honest, compared to the expected benefits in the future, do you think it's possible to monopolize XX Kiel and not let anyone else interfere in this business? "
"No, Sir Tripwood. For a new business, not only do we have to evaluate its feasibility, but we also have to cover the necessary costs. Moreover, it may not be accepted in the early stages. These may cause our investment to fail. If there are too many competitors, it will not be good for our profits, and it will not be good for our future cooperation. In this way, our family will have to reconsider whether to get involved in this business. "
"If you really believe what you said and are so unconfident, then perhaps we are really not suitable for cooperation. What do you say? "
Although his words were not too unpleasant, they were already very straightforward and straightforward. This caused the old man who spoke to choke. However, Lin didn't make things too difficult for the other party. After inviting the other party to sit down, he said, "Don't worry, I'll find a few of you. Of course, I'll provide you with some advantages. Please listen to the other two plans first. "
Now that he had a way out, the old man was not a stubborn person, so he pretended as if nothing had happened and sat down. Or rather, if he really had such a tough personality, he wouldn't have been sent out by his family to meet this sorcerer whom he didn't know how to evaluate.
"For the second option, the price for the technical knowledge is still the same, but you can make an appointment with me. I can go to your door and give you suggestions, or personally guide you on your shortcomings. Of course, there was an additional charge for each visit. This was not a free service. The third option is to hire me as a consultant. I will visit you at a fixed time every week to guide you. Of course, my guidance is not always needed, so sometimes I will take the initiative to suggest some areas that I think can be improved. These suggestions are, of course, not mandatory. It's just my personal opinion, so I won't interfere with your right to control the business. "
To put it bluntly, the former was to charge a fee per item, while the latter was to receive a fixed salary. In response, a few young people who had been silent at the side sneered a few times. They didn't seem to think much of it.
Lin ignored the contemptuous laughter and said, "My time is limited. I have to deal with the matters of the academy and my own magic research. To put it simply, even if someone comes to me with money, I may not be free to help. You don't think that all sorcerers have nothing to do and are free to come and go at anyone's beck and call, right? In fact, the reason why this business has been delayed until now is because I was so busy before. "
At this point, everyone began to understand some of the knack. However, some people still had the same attitude. They didn't think that after obtaining the technical knowledge, they still needed anyone's help. In the first place, he was going to kick the other party aside after learning everything and stealing their skills. Why would he bother to pull the other party into his group now?
Of course, another group of people thought that the money spent was actually in exchange for an opportunity from Mage Trippwood. The other party was not only the most familiar with coffee, but also a sorcerer. He was the one who destroyed the Tower of the Great Sage of a Demon King and gave it a new life.
Such a person could not only give some advice on this business, but at least they wouldn't have to cross the river in the dark. Moreover, such an opportunity to get close to such a person was hard to come by.
Meanwhile, Lin looked at the group of people who seemed to be contemplating how to compete with the others. He only found it funny and said, "In my opinion, you don't have to worry about too many competitors at all because there's another big problem to worry about. And that's something I can't solve. If it's you, it might be possible. "
Some of the quick-witted ones immediately thought of the key words as soon as they were reminded. "Coffee raw materials."
"Yes, as far as I know, the place where a large amount of coffee is grown is the mountain village outside Wulian City. I think you all know the location. Many people have told me so. But the coffee trees there are all wild and there's no planning, which means that the production is not large and the quality is different. Anyone who wants to enter this business can't get around the problem of limited raw materials. "
Several people from different families looked at each other, and the most senior among them asked, "Then I don't know if you have any solutions to this point?"
"Ask me." Lin chuckled and said, "In the short term, of course it's to snatch the various resources of that mountain village. Snatching people, snatching land, snatching coffee beans, there are many people who want to control that place. It's just that at this stage, there doesn't seem to be any substantial benefits, so no one has really gone to enclose the land and build it into an iron bucket that can't be splashed. "
At this point, Lin also noticed that a few people frowned. He didn't know if it was because they weren't used to this kind of business method of snatching territory, or if they were dissatisfied with his answer. He only found it funny in his heart. But he still continued to say, "In the long term, the best method is of course to build a coffee manor. Planting coffee trees on a large scale, with a plan, and pruning each tree in the most suitable way for picking fruits. This is much more efficient than picking wild fruits all over the mountain village. "
After he finished speaking, he saw that many people didn't think much of it, as if they had heard nonsense. But in his heart, Lin was laughing even more heartily. He casually picked up a card that stored coffee knowledge, shook it in front of everyone, and said, "The method of planting coffee trees, the plan of the manor, I've written it all down here. Of course, after all, I'm not a farmer. This is just a statement of my observations and ideas. So for the time being, everyone can just take a look. Of course, it's best if we can invite farmers who are good at planting crops. "
These words really moved this group of people. They didn't think that this small card, a magic stone less than the size of a fingernail, would have such content. Everyone knew how to say it, but not many people really knew how to do it.
Compared to gold and silver mines, they were gone after they were dug out. Things that grew in the ground could last for thousands of years. This was the foundation of the family. Regardless of whether this method was true or not. If they could find a direction, they could find a few people who were familiar with farming and try it out.
Although he guessed the psychological changes of these people, Lin wasn't a roundworm in their stomachs. How could he know the detailed twists and turns? He just looked at the changing expressions and felt that it was funny. However, he didn't forget the purpose of looking for Master Smith.
Although the other party said that he also wanted to get involved in the coffee business. But what Lin valued more was the other party's experience in making the first roaster in the history of this maze. That was why he invited the other party to participate in this conversation.
The man who was pointed at and the nobles present had a temperament that was incompatible with each other. His hair was white, and his face was deep and crisscrossed. Time had indeed left its traces on his body. However, his spirit was not inferior to that of a young man. Although Master Smith didn't speak from the beginning to the end. But being stared at by that pair of bell-like big eyes gave people a feeling of whether they had done something wrong.
Lin said: "If you are not satisfied with the situation of planting or brewing, then in the case of coffee, you have to start from the aspect of roasting. And although roasting is essentially just a process of cooking things. But no matter what kind of taste you want to show, or what kind of correction you want to make, the roasting process can't be ignored. "
"Master Smith is good at roasting?" A young man recognized the old man. When he seized the opportunity, he didn't hesitate to launch a fierce counterattack.
Of course, Lin wouldn't just stand by and do nothing about it. He said on behalf of the arrogant old man: "If you want to roast coffee beans more easily, then you have to ask Master Smith. Because I designed a machine specially used to roast coffee beans, and it was completed by Master Smith. The design of this machine is not included here. – "
With that, Lin shook the card in his hand again. "– After all, the machine involves the knowledge of magic. I don't want this to be misused by people with bad intentions. Therefore, even if the design is submitted, it will be handed over to the Society of Sorcerers, which is not suitable for anyone to learn. Therefore, the only two people in the maze world who can make roasters are Master Smith and me. "
He originally thought that he just came to listen to how the coffee business was done, but he didn't expect Lin to help him with publicity. This was really a pleasant surprise. Master Smith stood up and greeted the crowd.
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