Zhu Cihong was originally located in Huguang Wuchang Mansion, but half a year later, the reorganization of Tuntian was completed, and he went back to Yingtianfu. However, when he heard that Zhang Mingwei was going from the Yangtze River to see the glass factory first, he immediately rushed to Jingdezhen.

At this time, on the dock, Zhu Cihong looked at Zhang Mingwei, who was a little surprised, with a smile.

"Sir, I heard that you crossed Shu Road in winter, it really scared me!" Zhu Cihong's first sentence was to say with a little complaint.

Then, he turned his head to look at the smiling Zhu Yujiao, and also blamed her: "Don't you know the importance of Mr.? Such a dangerous thing, not even stopping Mr.? ”

When Zhu Yujiao heard this, her mouth curled slightly, revealing a little helplessness: "The things that Mr. has decided, the reasons are always a bunch of things, can I stop them?" ”

Speaking of this, she suddenly smiled and said, "Mr. has created another tune, do you want to listen to it?" ”

She understands that Zhu Cihong, like her, is very curious about all things in the future. And the music composed by the gentleman must be a famous song of later generations, so he used this to divert the attention of her royal brother.

Sure enough, when Zhu Cihong heard it, he asked curiously, "What tune?" ”

When Zhu Yujiao heard this, she hummed briskly: "Majestic and high-spirited, through the Golden Bull Road, to protect peace, to defend Shu, is to protect the hometown, a good man of the Ming Dynasty......"

The two brothers and sisters were idle, and Zhang Mingwei didn't care, just looking at Jingdezhen in the Ming Dynasty.

In later life, he passed through Jingdezhen. But looking at it now, it's completely different from what I remembered.

Come to think of it, this era? Don't have a high-rise building yet? Here's the biggest difference.

But looking at the outside of the isolation of the imperial court officials and soldiers, the people of Jingdezhen? Crowded? And let him feel that it seems to be the prosperity of Jingdezhen? It was also beyond his imagination.

In a good location near the marina? Judging by the clothes? There are a lot of people dressed up as businessmen.

In the area of the wharf, there are also many shops and restaurants, and the commercial atmosphere is very strong.

It seems that Jingdezhen is worthy of being the capital of porcelain, and businessmen from all over the country come to hear the news? Boosting the local economy, right?

He's looking? Zhu Cihong had already listened here, and his attention was on Zhang Mingwei, and he found that he was looking around, so he said with a little pride: "Sir, this Jingdezhen now?" It's much more prosperous than when I first came! ”

"Oh?" When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he turned his head and looked at him in surprise.

"It's all the popularity brought by merchants from all over the world! The conditions of the local people have also improved a lot! "Zhu Cihong said this? suddenly sighed, "But all this? In fact, it is all the credit of the gentleman. ”

"......" Zhang Mingwei was a little speechless when he heard it? " I haven't been to Jingdezhen again? How did it become my credit! ”

Zhu Cihong listened? He motioned for Zhang Mingwei to go with him, and at the same time explained: "Because Mr. donated the glass formula and set up the factory here!" ”

Riding on horseback, he pointed to the place where there were many merchants with his hand, and then continued to say to Zhang Mingwei: "You see, most of the merchants over there come to the glass factory to buy goods. There are so many people that the output can't keep up, so they're all waiting here. ”

"Oh!" When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he thought that he had pacified the thieves and the Jiangnan was peaceful, so the trade routes were prosperous!

But if you think about it, there should be this factor as well.

In this way, they rode horses as they spoke, and instead of going to the county seat, they went directly to the glass factory.

From beginning to end, because it was the prince who greeted him, the Jingdezhen County Commander didn't have a chance to talk to the Duke of Xingguo and Princess Kunxing at all.

The people of Jingdezhen who were watching all heard that Xingguo Gong was coming, so they put down their work and ran over to see.

After all, now the prestige of Xingguo Gong in Daming is in full swing. If you miss this opportunity, you may not see it in your life.

"It turns out that Xingguo Gong is so young, I really didn't expect it!"

"yes, I didn't expect that. is so young, but so capable, no wonder the emperor made the prince of the country at once! ”

"That's right, lead the troops to fight, and then the thieves will come down when they hear the wind, and if it is peaceful today."

"It's not for this reason, the title of Duke Xingguo has long been sealed. Is it because you know this glass formula? and the cement formula, which was dedicated to the imperial court by the prince. ”

"Ah, such a good thing, it's just a treasure plate, the wealth is rolling in, see no, businessmen from all over the country have come to buy this glass, Guogong is so dedicated to the imperial court, it's a pity!"

"What do you know, is it good for the country and the people?"

“……”

Of course, Zhang Mingwei couldn't hear these words. For the sake of safety, the court officials and soldiers isolated the people, which was a bit of a distance. And Zhu Cihong rarely saw Zhang Mingwei, and he kept chattering in his ear, which also made him unable to be distracted to listen to what the people were saying.

I heard Zhu Cihong say excitedly: "Sir, the income of this glass factory is now the largest source of revenue for the national treasury, do you know how much?" ”

"How much?" Zhang Mingwei listened to it and was a little curious, he didn't worry about this part, so he asked casually.

Zhu Cihong stretched out his hand and shook the palm of his hand and said: "Last year, one million taels, so far this year, there are already two million six hundred thousand taels, it is estimated that by the end of the year, there will be more businessmen from other places, and it is possible to hand over at least four million taels to the state treasury, and five million taels." ”

Speaking of this, his eyebrows fluttered, and his interest was very high, "Does Mr. know?" In the past, the annual income of the national treasury was less than 3 million taels, and over the years, due to the war, the income has become less and less. My father worries about this money every day! Now, not only is the world much more peaceful, but the treasury revenue has increased again. According to the queen mother, my father's smile has increased a lot! ”

That's not it, the Ming Dynasty is in sight, everything is developing for the better, how can Emperor Chongzhen be sad again!

However, of course, Zhang Mingwei would not say this, so he took the opportunity to ask Zhu Cihong about the specific things about the glass factory.

So, Zhu Cihong immediately talked endlessly, until they arrived at the glass factory.

The glass factory occupies a very large area, but even then it is surrounded by a tall fence. And on the periphery of the wall, every three or four zhang away, there was a soldier standing guard. And Zhang Mingwei looked at it at a glance, and he could also see a team of patrol soldiers.

Looking at the level of security of this glass factory, it is estimated that it is almost the same as that of the Forbidden City.

Entering the gate of the glassworks, there is a large square. The people of the glass factory are all here to greet them.

Subsequently, Zhang Mingwei learned that the workers of the glass factory were all closed in the factory and could not go out. Their families are also there.

The secrecy of the glass factory is really very strict.

Think about it, the most important source of income for the Ming treasury, whether it is Zhu Cihong or Emperor Chongzhen, must be very concerned about it, and it is strictly forbidden to leak secrets.

Zhu Cihong took Zhang Mingwei and visited the product exhibition area in the factory as soon as possible.

The construction of this product exhibition area is different from ordinary houses. The roof is not made of tiles, but blocks of glass. The light is very good.

In the room, there are all kinds of glass products on the shelves, which can be described as dazzling.

As soon as Zhu Yujiao came in, she was attracted by so many transparent and good-looking exhibits. Ignoring Zhu Cihong at all, he ran over to see it himself.

Zhang Mingwei, accompanied by Zhu Cihong, also visited.

I have to say that there are indeed many skilled craftsmen in Jingdezhen. It's just a glass, and they have made all kinds of tricks. As long as porcelain can be there, this glass can also be there.

However, no matter how many tricks there are, in Zhang Mingwei's view, they are also limited, and they are not unexpected by him.

After having a number in his heart, Zhang Mingwei asked Zhu Cihong: "I said before that the glass formula can be fine-tuned, and if you add different things, you may get a variety of different glasses." Is this something going on here? ”

"Ah......" Zhu Cihong was happy to say, Leng Buding was a little dumbfounded by Zhang Mingwei's question, came back to his senses, scratched his head and said: "Sir, these glasses are too busy now, don't you rush for a while, right?" ”

Zhang Mingwei knew as soon as he heard that without the pressure of competition, it would be easy to keep it.

So, he shook his head and said, "That's not going to work!" I ask you, can you make a large piece of glass today? ”

Speaking of this, he pointed to the roof and said, "Your roof is made of small pieces of glass. Can't you make a large piece of genuine glass? ”

Zhu Cihong looked up and smiled a little embarrassedly.

"Also, are there any higher-precision telescopes and microscopes coming out?"

"Is the glass mirror problem solved?"

“……”

Zhang Mingwei said a lot in one breath, which made Zhu Cihong smile bitterly, and then said: "Sir, I know, I will definitely arrange this matter when I go back!" ”

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he said seriously: "The knowledge in this glass is still very deep, and someone must continue to develop it." In the future, the glass factory will have to make a budget, and the research and development side must take the lead. ”

At this time, he already had an idea in his heart that a glass branch should also be set up in the north, or a glass branch in the west. And there must be a mechanism to let these factories compete with each other.

Of course, the person in charge of these glass factories can still be the prince.

After saying this, Zhang Mingwei took out the sketch drawn by Zhu Yujiao and said to Zhu Cihong: "These utensils need to be produced on a large scale, which is the basis of scientific and technological experiments, especially the chemical industry, which is a new field in the Ming Dynasty, and the products produced by this piece will change this era in the future." I won't stress how important it is. ”

Zhu Cihong was embarrassed by Zhang Mingwei's words, and when he heard this, he hurriedly took it and immediately promised: "Sir, don't worry, I will personally arrest this matter." ”