The Path of Survival.

Summary

Xiao Fan experimented with various fats to improve wood bonding for boat building, initially using lard but finding it inadequate. He then tested mutton and chicken fat, achieving limited success. Concluding that plant-extracted oils might be more effective, he planned further experiments. Meanwhile, his crew became adept at navigating bamboo rafts, successfully transporting coal upstream. Xiao Fan organized a simple dock for coal transport and aimed to enhance efficiency by employing local workers. With coal logistics in place, he shifted focus to finding iron or copper mines and began researching MSG production from kelp, leveraging his previous experiments to enhance flavor in food.

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