The astral colloids invented by Master Duvalin are equivalent to rubber and plastics on the earth, in addition to the more expensive raw materials of astrological materials, all that is needed is cheap pulp, as long as there is a sufficient supply of astrological substances, a "plastic factory" can be established at any time to mass-produce astrological plastic materials.

There are already several large-scale cement factories in Karon Industrial Zone, coupled with the promotion and application of new technologies in the field of star fiber and plastics, although the industrial revolution in the Far East started later than the old powers such as Yashan, Fizhen, Hailan, Canaan, and Baoshihua, Roland is confident that it will catch up with technological innovation beyond the times!

"Master Duvalin, the two inventions of Star Fiber and Star Plastic are of extremely high military and commercial value, we should act as soon as possible to set up a factory dedicated to the production of these two new materials, I suggest that you apply for a patent for these two achievements, according to the old rules, the factory will pay you royalties."

"That's fine, but ......" Duvalin took a step closer to Roland, looking a little mysterious, "Your Royal Highness, there is something I want to ask you for help with. ”

"Tell me."

"The star substance is very magical, a lot of substances that cannot be dissolved in water can be fused with the star matter, the more in-depth research the more I feel that the magic is endless, now I have a research direction, simply put, it is to mix all kinds of substances with the star matter, try to create new compounds, and then test the physical and alchemical properties of these compounds, star fiber and star plastic are the products of this research model, continue to study further, we will be able to find more valuable compounds."

Roland wanted to laugh. Isn't Duvalin's research idea a "chemical" method on Earth? On second thought, an alchemist is a chemist in a fantasy world, and it makes sense that they will end up in the same place.

"Your idea is good, and I support you in delving into this topic."

"Verbal support is useless, Your Highness has to help me solve practical difficulties!"

"Master, you...... What is needed to just say. Roland couldn't help but be wary.

"Well, then you're welcome, now I lack money, people, equipment and venues." The old dwarf folded his fingers and calculated, "Alchemy research is a money-burning business, I plan to contribute all the patent income of cement, star fiber and star plastic, and create the best alchemy research institute in the Far East, what about the equipment, buy as much as you can, I design and make it myself if you can't buy it, the site of the research institute depends on Your Highness, it is best to be spacious enough, away from densely populated urban areas, after all, it is very dangerous to engage in alchemy experiments, and in the end it is manpower, there are too few young people engaged in alchemy research in the Far East, My advertisement for recruiting assistants has been published in the newspaper for more than half a year, and only three or two kittens have come to apply......" The old dwarf glanced back at his busy assistants, and sighed helplessly, "I really can't recruit people, I can only train apprentices by myself, but recruiting students is a troublesome matter, can you solve it for me, Your Highness?" ”

Roland listened to him, and fell into a long thought, until Master Duvalin had an impatient look on his face before speaking.

"Master, I can understand your difficulties, let's solve them one by one, the first is the research funds, you can't let you pay all out of your own pocket, the Kolas Family Foundation can provide a part of the funding, and the laboratory site is also easy to manage, as for you want to recruit alchemy apprentices...... Roland smiled slightly, "I will tell you a good news in advance, we have been preparing for the construction of the first national university in the Far East for the past two years, and now the infrastructure is basically completed, and the next step is to set up major majors, hire teachers, recruit new students, if you are willing to be a part-time professor, What do you think of the establishment of an alchemy academy at the newly founded University of Krasbourg, which is open to students from all over the country, with you as the dean and personally presiding over the admissions interviews and screening of qualified freshmen? ”

"Oops?! Alchemy Academy? This is going to make big news! The old dwarf's face lit up with excitement, "This is a good idea!" I raise my hands in support! By the way, the Alchemy Academy can't have just me as a professor, although Jack's kid is not at the same level, he is still hairy, and he is barely qualified to be a lecturer, and I still have a few old friends and colleagues who are engaged in alchemy, if Your Highness doesn't mind, I will write to them and invite them to teach at the university! ”

"Be sure to indicate in your letter that the salary is good, and we will never treat the truly knowledgeable people badly." Roland made a solemn promise. Duvalin is quite famous in the circle of alchemists, and with him coming forward to recruit colleagues from the Far East and even abroad, the faculty of the Alchemy Academy will be guaranteed.

Roland chatted with Duvalin for a long time about the establishment of the Alchemy Academy, and did not leave the tire factory until the sun was in the west. Just as he was looking for a place to have dinner, a ball of communication light appeared out of thin air.

Roland held the ball of light to read the information, and his brows couldn't help frowning. With a slight groan, he summoned the navigation god Sputnia and teleported directly to the gate of the Far Eastern Central Bank at 10 Financial Street.

Roland entered the office building, went straight to the office of senior vice president Katya, knocked on the door and entered, Katya was arguing with the president's assistant Antron in a low voice, and his face did not look easy.

The office director, Ou Luomei, heard the knock on the door, turned back to Roland and smiled sweetly, and handed over hot black tea with her hands and feet.

"It's almost time to eat, you called me, what's going on?" Roland asked angrily while sipping tea.

"The problem is quite serious, make sure you know that you won't be able to eat in the future." Katya snapped her fingers, and the instantaneous illusion created a picture out of thin air.

Roland glanced at it and saw that it was a graph, the abscissa was the time in weeks, and the ordinate was the price index.

"In order to monitor price changes across the country, the central bank selects 200 kinds of daily commodities as statistical objects, calculates the average price index by weighting, and then conducts sample surveys on the markets of 124 major cities and towns across the country, and finally calculates such a price change curve." Antron picked up the whip and pointed to the picture in the air, "Your Highness, you see, this is the statistics of the whole year, from the beginning of the year to November, the price index was relatively stable, and the slight increase was also in line with expectations, but from December to February this year, the price index increased significantly more than expected in three months, I think this is typical inflation." ”

Roland stared at the upward curve and asked unhurriedly, "It is normal for prices to rise during the New Year, have you taken this into account?" ”

"Our empirical analysis of the data, which excludes various exogenous variables, including the 'holiday effect', still shows that prices have risen by an average of nearly 5% across the country over the past three months, which may not be explained by normal fluctuations." Katya crossed her arms in front of her chest, and her pretty face looked particularly grim.