Into Unscientific

  Chapter 40 Return to Reality (Seek to read more!!)

  In the 21st century, the units of measurement used by countries are generally grams and kilograms.

  But the concept of "gram" was actually put forward in 1795. At that time, Gaul defined it as equal to "the absolute weight of water at the melting temperature of a cube with a capacity equal to a side length of one hundredth of a meter."

   Therefore, in the seventeenth century, the constant balance system was still commonly used in Britain, that is, drams, ounces, pounds, etc.

  The constant balance system is different from the troy balance system. One ounce in the constant balance system is approximately equivalent to 28.3495 grams, while the latter is 31.1034768 grams.

   Through the conversion of the former, it can be concluded that the ten ounces mentioned by Xu Yun is just over 280 grams, about half a catty.

   Mentioned earlier.

  The cost of artificial tomato sauce is mainly sugar. A catty of tomato sauce requires about 30 grams of sugar, which is about 30 grams of sugar in 18 ounces.

At present, the market price of sugar is about 8 pence per 100 grams, but the cost price taken by the diocese is much lower, and the price is only about 2 pence—you can refer to the internal price of tobacco or liquor. Sugar is even more ruthless, because It is loot.

   So after some conversion, the cost of ten ounces of tomato sauce is about 0.6 pennies.

  Counting other transportation, labor and miscellaneous items, it is about 0.8p left.

  0.8 costs 2 pence, which is actually considered cheap—according to normal thinking, on the premise that others can quickly copy the product and enter the market, the higher the product price, the better.

   But Grantham Diocese is not a professional chamber of commerce after all, and the cloak of religion dooms them not to deceive people too hard, otherwise the bad reputation will not be worth the loss.

  So after some discussion, Yarlin finally set the price of ketchup at 2p for ten ounces.

  When the market subsides in the future, this kind of premium won’t be scolded too much—if it doesn’t work, just use consecration. Ahem, bless this kind of buff.

   "Ten ounces and 2 pennies."

  Hearing Xu Yun's quotation, Tiffany Boli simply calculated in her heart:

  Currently, the per capita income in England is 0.65 guineas, which is 150 pennies. On average, you can earn one penny every two days.

  The income of Tiffany Burley's family is a little higher than that of ordinary families. They can settle in Grantham, and the annual income of the whole family can reach about 1.2 guineas.

  Thinking of this, Tiffany Boli looked at the jar next to her again:

   "Is this a ten ounce can?"

  Xu Yun nodded:

   "That's right, the standard ten-ounce weight."

  Tiffany Boley nodded slightly.

  Ten ounces (280 grams) of tomato sauce looks like a lot, even if I use it to spread bread and potatoes every day, I don’t think I can finish it in ten days and a half months.

  It is much more expensive than butter, but much cheaper than sugar, even ordinary families can afford it.

  So after a moment of hesitation, Tiffany Bolly made a decision in her heart:

   "Sir, give me ten ounces, please."

"okay!"

  Xu Yun hurriedly fetched a bottle, and said in a low voice:

   "Ma'am, this bottle of ketchup is freshly made. It is taken from the back. It is fresher than the others. Don't tell anyone else."

  Tiffany Boli was thinking about whether she could make a counter-offer, but she was overjoyed when she heard this—she could see clearly that Xu Yun had indeed brought the can from the area behind.

  So she immediately refused to pay back the price, and readily took out two pennies:

   "Thank you so much, please keep these two pennies."

  Xu Yun took the money politely, handed it to the parish staff around him, and watched them record the transaction with his own eyes.

  Then he looked around, taking advantage of the gap when no one was coming, he stuffed the can of tomato sauce in front into the empty space behind.

   And just as Xu Yun finished the operation secretly, someone suddenly touched his left arm.

  Xu Yun turned around and found a little girl the size of a beanie standing beside her at some point.

   The one who can walk around here is naturally no one else, but William's youngest daughter, Lilani.

   But at this time Lilani was not holding cow dung in his hand, but a cup of hot water.

  Xu Yun blinked, seemed to understand something, and pointed to himself:

   "For me?"

   Lilani nodded.

  Seeing this, Xu Yun couldn't help being surprised:

  Since the last time we met, this brat seems to be a lot more low-key and well-behaved?

  That’s fine—it’s not that a girl must be quiet and conform to the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, but at least she shouldn’t be a brat.

  Then he took the water glass, glanced at it while blowing air, and found that there was nothing messy added to it, so he took a sip lightly:

   "Thank you, Lilani."

  Lilani was silent for a few seconds, and a word suddenly popped out of his mouth:

   "Last time. Sorry."

   After finishing speaking, the former brat turned around and ran away with small steps.

  Xu Yun couldn't help scratching his head:

   "this kid"

  Tiffany Boli’s purchase process is just a microcosm of today’s booth. With the guarantee of the parish, the William family sold the cans of tomato sauce with little effort.

  Taste—introduction—collect money.

  The whole process is that simple.

  Three hours later, today's bazaar entered a closing stage—this is just the end of today. According to the usual practice, the bazaar will continue to open for another day tomorrow.

  St. Tidodia Church will temporarily vacate an internal area to provide vendors with a temporary place to stay overnight.

  In a sense, this is a bit like an exhibition where future generations will provide accommodation, and it is a means of stimulating the economy led by the government.

   And just when Xu Yun was about to help clean up the venue, Mavericks suddenly pulled him aside mysteriously:

   "Fat fish, we are going to get rich!"

  Looking at this patriarch with stars in his eyes, Xu Yun couldn't help being curious:

   "Oh? Mr. Newton, how much ketchup did you sell today?"

   Maverick looked around vigilantly, and whispered a number:

   "Nine hundred pounds!"

  Hearing this number, even Xu Yun couldn't help but smack his lips:

   "Boy, nine hundred pounds?"

  Nine hundred pounds, or more than fourteen thousand ounces.

  Based on William’s 10-ounce cans, that’s more than 1,400 cans of tomato sauce.

To know.

  The resident population of the entire main city of Grantham is only 3-4000 thousand people, even during the market period, the number of people gathered is about 20 thousand.

   More importantly, a can of ketchup corresponds not to one person, but to a family!

  Even if some rich people’s repeated purchases are deducted, the purchase rate of ketchup this time will not be lower than 15%!

   From this, it is also conceivable how big a market ketchup will have in the whole of Europe—of course, that attributive must not be ignored, a market that cannot be monopolized.

   "The cost of a can of ketchup is 0.8p, and the net profit is 1.2p"

   At this moment, Mavericks, who can be ranked among the top few in history, calculated basic mathematics in a very philistine manner:

   "1400x1.2 is 1680, divided by 252 is 6.67 guineas, we get 2.2

  God, it's only been three hours, and it's only been one Grantham! How long is a can of ketchup enough to feed a family? "

   Speaking of which, Mavericks patted Xu Yun on the shoulder heavily:

   "Fat fish, I declare now that we are friends!"

   Maverick's palm was a bit forceful, and Xu Yun was caught off guard and almost staggered.

   "Can you tap lightly?"

  Xu Yun muttered and rubbed his shoulders, and was about to raise his head to say something, when he felt a pause around him, and a long-lost prompt board suddenly appeared in front of him:

  【Newton has regarded the 'Wallfacer' as a wine and meat friend, the novice task has been completed, the dungeon time has stopped, and it is about to return to reality! 】

  Xu Yun:

   "????"

Note:

  The next chapter should be quite interesting, yes.

Note:

In case someone thinks too much, let me explain in advance that the Newton line will not end like this, the Hooke line will not be broken, and the ketchup will have a follow-up, but there is a reminder at the beginning. The novice task is definitely not long, not a A one-time copy.

   The real plot line will start soon. As I said before, this is a scientific and technological article, so please follow up! !

  (end of this chapter)