Chapter 903: The Impact of Commodities
“Is this your sincerity?”
The next day, Yao looked at some samples in front of him and asked with some surprise.
No one knew what these guys were thinking. They said mysteriously that they wanted to bring some really good stuff that were produced by the savages, which they wouldn't be able to find in the camp.
At first Yao thought it was some rare magical material or something.
But now it seems that none of them has any magical fluctuations.
This made him a little disappointed.
This shows that the uses of these things are still limited, they are just some conventional products.
"Master Yao, please don't underestimate these. Although they may seem ordinary, each one of them may be a high-end item that can change the entire market. If the group of people from the 'Mineral Company' use the magic airship to promote them, then Calais' business will probably be hit hard immediately."
The Fruit Prince first gave a serious reminder and pointed to the things that the consultants in these teams had discussed and that were most convenient to promote.
First he picked up a bottle of perfume and gently applied a little on his hands.
"It's a very good spice, but this kind of thing has long been circulated among the nobles."
Kane sniffed and glanced at it casually. The faint fragrance was indeed nice. If applied properly, it might attract the attention of some noble ladies.
The spice market is indeed quite profitable, but Calais is not without competitors.
"It is indeed a kind of spice, but after our improvements, this spice can retain its fragrance for a long time. Just a little application can last for a long time. Moreover, we can launch various grades that everyone can afford, from nobles to commoners."
The Fruit Prince's casual words moved the usually calm Yao.
“Can ordinary people afford it?”
Generally speaking, this kind of spice has a threshold, and the cost of mixing it properly is not low!
Generally speaking, only noble ladies and some wealthy businessmen's families can afford it.
But if it can become popular, then this is indeed a huge market.
Spices themselves actually represent expensiveness.
It's something that the magic airship can transport without losing money!
Seeing that the great wizard Yao was moved, the Fruit Prince also smiled slightly.
"Don't be surprised, this is just an appetizer. It's far inferior to what comes next."
As he spoke, he pointed to several plates of small condiments.
"These are the spices we have over there. They can be used in cooking to make food more delicious."
The food in this world is of high quality because it is infused with magic.
But many of the seasonings in this world still seem to be lacking.
Although this kind of "pure natural" is also very good, it is likely that many people who are used to eating strong flavors would be willing to try something new occasionally.
But what is undeniable is that various seasonings themselves can be used to artificially create all kinds of delicious flavors!
Why, even though we know that there are technology and various additives, people still like to treat themselves outside?
Because it's really delicious...
Yao simply tried these spices. As a knowledgeable wizard, he closed his eyes and compared them, and nodded in approval.
"Each one is very unique. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be sought after by nobles who love gourmet food, and gradually become popular throughout the world."
This is indeed better than perfume.
"The next one is a special fertilizer used for farming."
"fertilizer?"
"It is a supplement based on the various scarce elements needed by crops. It is not certain whether it is useful for magical plants, but the effect on ordinary crops is quite obvious."
Next, a small bowl of various fertilizers was placed here. Yao also reached out his hand to dip it and put it into his mouth again. This made the Fruit Prince's expression freeze. Is he so fierce?
But considering that the other party is a great wizard, this seems normal!
Maybe you can make the judgment directly!
As expected, Yao's expression gradually became serious, and then he said
“The output is also high?”
"a lot of!"
This fertilizer is a perfect match for the magic seeds that Calais is creating now!
In the past, the soil in this magical world was fertile enough and some natural fertilizers were more effective, but no matter how you compared them with completely targeted chemical fertilizers, there was still an obvious gap.
Since the points redemption is open, it means that these products themselves have unique competitiveness in this world!
However, fertilizers are not suitable for transportation by magic airships and are only suitable for ordinary transportation.
But its importance exceeds the previous two!
Next is the feed that is built around carbon dioxide conversion technology. The feed can also be formulated differently for different animals, and its function can be almost equivalent to that of chemical fertilizers.
Just like how Gale started to expand his business by using the seemingly ordinary commodity of magic seeds, fertilizers and feed can also be seen as core materials for survival!
In other words, Yao has already invested. If he had not invested, these products alone would really make him unable to sleep or eat.
Caledon had just taken the first step, and the savages had already prepared feed for the livestock?
"My pursuits for food, delicious food, and charm are all satisfied. The next item is related to health..."
The Fruit Prince took out three reagent bottles with a smile on his face.
Yao also tried it himself and then frowned.
"Excuse me, but what does this have to do with health?"
"Master Yao is a great wizard after all, and his body is quite healthy after being flushed with magic power. These reagent bottles still need to be injected through the meridians. What's more, you can also make high-level magic potions and healing potions..."
The Fruit Prince was the first to praise.
"What's the use of these?"
Kane couldn't help but ask.
"Then I wonder what kind of soldiers do you think died most on the battlefield?"
The Fruit Prince first asked a rhetorical question.
"Tactical magic strikes and pursuit after the charge."
Kane said uncertainly.
He is still young and has relatively little experience.
But Colin, a veteran knight, said in a deep voice
"Infection following injury."
In fact, there were not so many soldiers killed in one blow on the battlefield, but there were many soldiers injured.
But it is obvious that precious supplies such as healing potions cannot be popularized among ordinary soldiers.
Therefore, infection of various wounds becomes a fatal weapon.
Those who can survive various helpless amputations are considered lucky.
'Bacteria', 'fungi' and 'viruses' are the three most common 'external pathogenic factors'.
There is no doubt that before the emergence of antibiotics, "bacteria" was the external pathogen that took the most human lives!
Many people may think that fungal infections are difficult to deal with, such as athlete's foot, dandruff and tinea corporis, which are stubborn and prone to recurrence.
If a serious infection such as Aspergillus pneumonia occurs, there are very few drugs available.
But in fact, due to human body temperature, immune system and the reproduction habits of "fungi" themselves, infections are generally rare. The reason why there are few drugs available and the side effects are great is simply because "fungi" are also eukaryotic organisms with complex cell structures, and things that are useful to them are usually harmful to humans.
And everyone may think that the virus is scary.
But in fact, the virus itself cannot survive alone and must coexist with the host. There are actually only a few truly virulent viruses, and if the mortality rate is too high, they will usually kill themselves.
The virus that has killed the most people in history is smallpox, with a mortality rate of about 30%. Its infectivity and lethality have reached a maximum expected balance.
For most viruses, the human body has self-limiting capabilities due to the mechanism of "specific antibodies".
The plague can have a mortality rate of up to 90%, and can be spread by fleas and rats. The pathogen is called 'Yersinia pestis'!
Tuberculosis, which was previously thought to be incurable, is also caused by bacteria.
But after the emergence of antibiotics, even if infected with plague, streptomycin can reduce the mortality rate to less than 5% if intervention is carried out in the early stages.
The occasional deaths from infection in modern times were all because the plague was too far away, and people were not aware of the infection and missed the best time for treatment.
In addition to the plague, there are various bacteria such as tetanus bacteria that exist everywhere in nature, and a large number of them can be fatal to humans.
The most life-saving drug that humans have found so far is the "antibiotics" that we have long been accustomed to!
In the era without antibiotics, even a boil or abscess could easily kill a person .
This is true for plague, dysentery, typhoid, tetanus, and even infections caused by various weapons and wounds.
Staphylococcus aureus is everywhere in nature.
What's more, the living environment in this world is similar to that of the Middle Ages on Earth, but not as "clean" as it is today. Bacteria with strong reproductive abilities and the ability to reproduce on their own and with limited specific antibodies are everywhere, and various infections are emerging in an endless stream.
They reproduce faster than fungi and unlike viruses, they do not need to parasitize in specific target cells to be harmed by antibodies. The combined ability of explosion makes bacteria the uncrowned king of mankind.
Although this world has extremely efficient "life potions" and "healing potions", these are definitely not something that ordinary people can enjoy.
Both cost and output are big problems.
but……
Antibiotics can...
The Fruit Prince also picked up three different potions and explained them separately.
"These three medicines are what the savages can provide in large quantities for various infections. This one is useful for most infections, this one is mainly for typhoid fever, and this one is mainly for tuberculosis and plague..."
