I found urea in my urine, which is an excellent nitrogen fertilizer and an indispensable nutrient for plants.

Plants have different absorption rates for various nitrogen fertilizers. The ammonia nitrogen fertilizers currently used are not very efficient and are far less effective than urea.

If we master the synthesis method of urea, we can produce urea in large quantities and double the yield per mu."

In order to support his own words, Song Huaimin also produced an experimental report signed by Su Lin, director of the breeding center.

In this report, controlled experiments are used to introduce in detail the excellent effects of urea on the growth of various plants.

The empire's staple foods, wheat, rice, corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes, have significantly increased their yields after applying fertilizers such as urea.

Yields of corn and rice have nearly doubled.

Su Shu took this report. This was an experimental report issued by Uncle Su Lin himself, and it was extremely credible.

He only needs to send someone to ask Uncle Su Lin to know whether the report is true or false.

For the urea project to be approved, it still takes several days to go through the process.

Su Shu had enough time to verify the authenticity of this matter.

He looked through the report and found that the data in the experimental field was indeed what Professor Song Huaiming said.

Even with his modest knowledge, Su Shu could imagine how much impact this large-scale application of fertilizer would have on the empire?

Let’s just talk about the most obvious impact. After the yield per mu is doubled, farmers will have money in their hands.

When farmers have more spare money, they will inevitably buy industrial products that they did not dare to buy before.

As trade increased, industry prospered.

After the yield per mu increases, the empire's grain reserves will not be tight, and the empire will not need a large number of farmers tied to the land.

A large number of people will inevitably flow into more profitable industries, prompting the empire's industry to continue to develop.

When Su Shu put down this report, a smile appeared on his face.

He looked at Professor Song Huaiming as if he were a walking hero.

He couldn't help but ask: "Professor Song, does your project team have a rough idea of ​​how long it will take to produce this kind of fertilizer in large quantities?"

Professor Song Huaiming heard that Su Shu was only talking about the feasibility of large-scale production of urea and did not care about the investment in the project at all.

He knew that the eldest prince in front of him truly understood the benefits of urea.

Professor Song Huaiming was fortunate that the eldest prince was responsible for this matter.

If ordinary officials don't have the no-nonsense attitude of these princes regarding their achievements, the high project costs will scare these officials away.

Professor Song Huaiming puffed up his chest and assured: "Master Su, I already understand the properties of urea.

I have full confidence in artificially synthesizing urea and using it for large-scale production.

The current laboratory equipment is relatively crude and cannot be used for project research.

I need to manufacture new equipment. These equipments are designed by our laboratory and manufactured by the factory. The price will be slightly higher.

I estimate that if the research and development of the project is successful, at least one hundred thousand taels of silver coins will be invested, and if it fails, it may be as high as three hundred thousand taels of silver coins."

Su Shu heard that he only needed to invest 300,000 taels of silver coins to realize such a major achievement.

The Ministry of Science and Technology will definitely pass it. Even if the Ministry of Science and Technology does not pass it, he will pay for the project out of his own pocket.

If this project is really successful, the benefits it will bring will be endless.

Su Shu replied firmly: "Professor Song, don't worry, I voted for this project.

As long as Professor Song can achieve phased results, follow-up funds for the project will continue to be invested in the project team."

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If the research and development of the project goes smoothly, the government's funding will go smoothly.

When project research and development encounters setbacks and there is no hope of breakthrough, the empire will stop losses in time.

Professor Song Huaiming beamed when he heard Su Shu's words.

The success rate of this project is not as high as he said, and professors who don’t know how to draw big pie won’t be able to attract investment.

But he still has the confidence to lead the team to develop some phased results.

As long as phased results are continuously achieved and the court has already invested so much money, as long as the project does not completely fail, the court will inevitably invest continuously, otherwise the previous funds will be wasted.

As long as the imperial court continues to invest funds, it will supply the consumption of the project.

Professor Song Huaiming is confident that he will overcome every difficulty and finally truly synthesize urea.

Su Shu and Professor Song Huaiming reached a preliminary cooperation plan.

After he reports it, the Ministry of Science and Technology will send a review team to review the professionalism of the project.

As long as there are no problems with theory and feasibility at this step, the Ministry of Science and Technology will generally not cancel the project.

Su Shu looked at Professor Song Huaiming expectantly and asked: "Professor Song, can you produce some urea now, using your experimental method?"

Professor Song Huaiming waved his hand and said: "Master Su, this method is not feasible. The overall output of human and animal urine is small, and it is not easy to transport and collect.

Making urea in this way also requires the consumption of a large amount of fuel.

Considering the overall cost, it is better to let people pour urine directly into the fields.

This saves money and is convenient, and the effect will not be much worse.”

After Su Shu listened, he could only give up his naive ideas and wait for Professor Song Huaiming to achieve real results.

Principal Xu Qinqing saw the two discussing the project.

As Su Shu, as long as there are no major mistakes in the project, he will never go back on his promise.

Principal Xu Qinqing said: "Professor Song, the money from the imperial court will arrive soon, you must try your best to achieve results.

Mr. Su, Professor Jiang Qing is still waiting, we are going to the mechanical laboratory now."

Su Shu has confirmed the court's investment with Professor Song Huaiming, and everything about this project has been settled.

"Principal Xu, let's go to Professor Jiang's laboratory."

He agreed to Sister Shaoyao's invitation and followed him to the mechanical laboratory.

Su Shu was also very curious about what a power machine without a boiler looked like.
Chapter completed!