Porcelain is different from pottery, which has a rough surface and a rounded porcelain surface. In fact, porcelain can be said to be a glass-glazed or painted object on the outside. In the era of the late Qin Dynasty, the refining technology of glass was generally in the hands of Taoist priests who made alchemy.

"Elder Wang, what is this glaze blended from?" After Liu Yuan pondered, he asked, the firing of porcelain is not accidental, it must be related to this glaze.

Wang Lao immediately replied: "It is mixed with this gypsum and clay, grass and wood ash. ”

Liu Yuan nodded, this gypsum is a common name, and it is also called feldspar in later generations. As for the clay, he looked down like tiny grains. Liu Yuan recalled that there were many types of clay, among which porcelain clay was also a type of clay, and porcelain clay was the main raw material for making porcelain in later generations.

At this time, Liu Yuan also understood that it was the gypsum and clay that changed the original pottery. At the same time, he also knew that the firing temperature of porcelain was obviously higher than that of pottery, and if he hadn't improved the dragon kiln and built the town kiln, I am afraid that the firing would only be glazed pottery, not porcelain.

Being able to produce porcelain, Liu Yuan felt a touch of joy in his heart, although this porcelain was not as bright as in later generations, but it was also rare in the late Qin Dynasty. "Aren't these cyan ones glazed pottery?" Elder Wang asked.

Glazed pottery is the name of the late Qin Dynasty, and later generations will call these primitive porcelain, although the original porcelain has a round surface, but it is not as bright as the porcelain fired by Liu Yuan. Hearing Elder Wang's question, Liu Yuan smiled and said, "Elder Wang, this is indeed glazed pottery, but Yuan thinks it's better to call it porcelain." ”

Wang Lao thought about it, he bowed again, and said: "Yes, our glazed pottery is unique, the color is bright, what Liu Tingchang said is very true, Xiao Lao'er thinks it can also be called porcelain." ”

Porcelain is still unfamiliar at the end of Qin, when Lu Ze arrived, he was also slightly stunned, seeing these cyan porcelain, his eyes flickered, and he couldn't hide his excitement and said: "Brother Xian, I didn't expect your glazed pottery fired in this pottery kiln, no, no, it should be said that porcelain is so exquisite." Haha, don't worry, these porcelains will be a blockbuster. ”

Because it was previously used for viewing and burial, this batch of porcelain was exquisitely shaped, and Lu Ze bought it at five times the market price. When these porcelains were sold by the Lu Mansion, it immediately caused an uproar, this porcelain is really amazing, after all, in the late Qin Dynasty porcelain is a new object, more ornamental than the so-called glazed pottery, the squire families are crazy to scramble, and even some people have visited the Lu Mansion, hoping to be able to buy one or two.

First there is heavy pottery, and then there is porcelain, so the movement can not hide from the people, in the many squires under the inquiry, people only found that these are originally produced in the Surabaya Pavilion. Speaking of Surabaya Pavilion, a name poured into everyone's hearts, Liu Yuan! This shocked the squires, this Liu Yuan is a talent, just the reservoir makes it convenient for the people of Pei County to irrigate, and now this porcelain comes out, it makes him famous again, or it is famous, and the entire Wang family of Surabaya County knows that Pei County still has such a person with both ability and political integrity.

Liu Yuan also did not expect that his reputation had spread in Surabaya County, and every day the Hope clan came to buy porcelain. Liu Yuan still knows the truth that strange goods can live, and in order to maximize profits, he has set the number of porcelain produced in the pottery kiln at 100 pieces per month. Moreover, these 100 pieces of porcelain are all masterpieces, and Liu Yuan also imitated the shape of later porcelain, with tall eggshell cups, carved small bowls, and hollow porcelain bottles. The carving and hollowing are also deliberately increased by Liu Yuan in order to increase the appreciation of the potters.

Although 100 pieces of porcelain are not practical, they are highly sought after by prestigious families, why? At the end of the Qin Dynasty, they also attached great importance to accompanying burials, and of course the nobles also wanted to use such beautiful porcelain as burial objects for their own tombs. There are more than 100 families in Surabaya County, 100 pieces per month, and they can't meet the demand at all. Therefore, naturally, the price of porcelain in Surabaya Pavilion is rising day by day, and there is an endless stream of wang families every day, and some children of families who are anxious are willing to buy it for 10,000 yuan.

The profits of porcelain allowed Liu Yuan to quickly accumulate wealth, but he did not get carried away, after all, troubled times were coming. After some deliberation, Liu Yuan unexpectedly rejected the deal for money, and instead threw out the astonishing act of exchanging rice grain for porcelain. Everyone was puzzled, but Liu Yuan also did not explain, ordinary people are not enough rice, but these noble families have never been lacking, knowing that Liu Yuan has made up his mind, the children of the family who came to buy porcelain also asked the family for rice and grain.

Liu Yuan's actions made Lu Taigong panic and anxious, originally these porcelains were sold through the Lu Mansion, but now, these families bypassed the Lu Mansion and went directly to the Surabaya Pavilion, how could Lu Taigong still sit still? On this day, Lu Taigong finally made a decision and went to Surabaya Pavilion in person.

When he arrived at the pavilion, Liu Yuan immediately greeted him after hearing the report, and after he gave his hand, he said with a smile: "Why is my father-in-law here?" If you have any commands, let your brother give them a command. ”

"Isn't the virtuous son-in-law still welcome?" Mrs. Lu laughed.

"How dare the son-in-law?" Liu Yuan spread his hands and replied, he looked at Mrs. Lu, stretched out his hand and asked, "Father-in-law, please come in and sit." ”

After taking a seat, someone brought tea to us, and the cups used were porcelain cups that had only recently been produced. Lu Taigong picked up the porcelain cup and said with emotion: "This porcelain is really exquisite. ”

"Hehe, my father-in-law praised it." Liu Yuan smiled faintly.

"I heard that the virtuous son-in-law is exchanging rice and grain for porcelain, and I happen to have some grain in stock in this Lu Mansion, so I will send three carts to the virtuous son-in-law today." Lu Taigong stared at Liu Yuan and said directly, as if he wanted to take a look at Liu Yuan's changes.

Hearing this, Liu Yuan still smiled, how could he not understand what Taigong Lu meant. The reason why he exchanged rice and grain from the Wang family was nothing more than to prepare for the future. At this point, Liu Yuan took a deep breath and said in a condensed voice: "Father-in-law, this can't be helped, if it weren't for your funding, how could this pottery kiln be built?" After a pause, he said again, "Of these 100 pieces of porcelain, Lu Mansion can take ten pieces per month, what does my father-in-law think?" ”

"Very good, very good!" Mrs. Lu immediately smiled happily, ten pieces is not a small number, after all, there are only a hundred pieces per month. "Don't worry, don't worry, how can I ask for it empty-handed, just leave these three carts of rice and grain and the virtuous son-in-law."

Liu Yuan groaned slightly, and nodded in agreement, and since Taigong Lu's goal had been achieved, he got up and left. However, instead of leaving the Surabaya Pavilion, he went to the kiln factory and met his daughter. Lu Pheasant rarely shows up now, only occasionally comes to investigate, and there are Wang Lao and Xiahou Ying in the kiln factory, and she is also very relieved. Seeing his father, Lu Pheasant also hurriedly saluted, and Lu Taigong said a few words of greeting, I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, and he also urged his daughter to give birth to a baby as soon as possible to delay the Liu family.

This Lu Taigong's mind is really scheming!

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