Shirona did not return home because he had to test a new batch of wireless telegraphs at night during the past two nights.

The wired cable has been preliminarily matured, and the hydraulic machine has been successful, but the external rubber is still insufficient raw materials, so we can only wait for now. And the wireless telegraph, breaking through the hurdle of 500 miles is definitely affecting the hearts of the electrical research branch of the head of the company.

Not to mention the Xingshou Courtyard, late at night, Xu Chengzong and Sun Yuanzhen were quietly waiting for the results to come out.

If the initial test is successful, the next step is to measure it in rainy weather, and then put it into mass production.

"This artifact, even if it is equivalent to gold, is also worth the price." This is what Xu Chengzong wrote in his notebook to the Ming Emperor, and he fully supported Bai Minghe's Shenyin plan. And Sun Yuanzhen's recital book even wrote: The sound of God is complete, and the Ming Dynasty expands its territory for thousands of miles!

"It's okay!" Shira-naka listened to the sound of a telegram.

"My lord, after using the new wire drawing machine to make a finer and more uniform copper wire, it will definitely be better." He also heard the slightest murmur at the moment, and the weather was excellent tonight, so if there was a violent storm, it would be necessary to raise the fine range again.

"Anyway, it's already done very well, so reward it." Xu Chengzong knew that these people could be said to be busy day and night, and finally had some success. Bai Minghexin said yes, after all, it was a big step forward that had been successful, and he said at the moment: "Send some silver reward first, those widows have left five hundred people for you, and distribute them yourself." After five days off, let's go and relax, and then, it's the last minute. ”

That's right, the next step is the actual manufacturing, and there are quite a few of them.

The other side. Daming capital.

A pair of black and shiny coffins were placed at the door of Jin Lian's house, and according to common sense, a coffin was placed here, which was definitely an undying hatred.

But this coffin is different.

There were more than 1,000 onlookers, and even the city guards went out.

Jin Lian coughed up blood again, but he still went to the household office, and he had already received a letter from Bai Minghe. And also attached a private message from the Ming Emperor. Jin Lian knew very well that his time was running out, and it was likely that he would not last more than a month, and the conclusion given by the imperial doctor was even worse.

has already asked the Jin family to prepare for the future.

Even if you start recuperating now, it will not be enough to support three months.

An ebony coffin, a coffin that only emperors in China have been qualified to use since ancient times, is placed at the door of the Jin Mansion. This is not the meaning of the Ming Emperor, let alone the meaning of the white crane. This is what Jin Lian means, he is not showing off, but showing the grace of the Ming Emperor to the world.

This coffin not only attracted many onlookers, but also attracted the powerful. Wealthy businessman.

Someone watched from afar, also appreciating the coffin.

This pair is an ebony from Little Luzon, and it also makes Bai Minghe's subordinates do some ghosts, that is, artificially add some extremely fine, with the naked eye can only faintly see the gold thread on the table, which makes people feel like the gloomy wood of golden silk nanmu at a glance. But Shira's subordinates didn't open their mouths to explain this kind of thing.

Guess it, it has nothing to do with the person who made the coffin.

Jin Lian was carried back to the house and stood in front of the house. He was already eligible for the Kneeling Waiver.

"The Holy Decree ......" a eunuch began to read: "Hai Si Bai Ming Crane is on the book, and Jin Lian, the head of the household department, has worked hard for the Ming Dynasty." The sick body also worked hard all day. However, after the great cause of the Northern Expedition, all things are not allowed by Jin Gong, so he specially presents several ebony squares, and implores Long live the special case of mercy to show the loyalty of Jin Gong. ”

It is very rare that the holy decree was written for such a long time, and the white crane was also written in the recital.

Next is Zhu Qiyu's words: "I feel guilty. The pillar of the country is injured and sick, but I have a weak heart, and the reward is ......" and then there are many precious supplements, and the imperial doctor is sent to consult every two days, etc., and then the final climax is. Reward a pair of ebony coffins and seal the earl.

Ebony is known as the immortal god of ten thousand years.

Jin Lian's expression was more resolute, he knew that his time was running out, but with Bai Minghe's heart, the grace of Emperor Daming, he would hold out until the last moment.

At that moment, Jin Lian received the holy decree: "The ministers thank the holy grace, and the ministers should bow and die with all their might." ”

The coffin was carried into the courtyard, and the people were also asked by the city guards to get out of the way, and some important ministers naturally had enough status to enter Jin Lian's house.

It is definitely not an auspicious thing to put the coffin on the main hall, but this one can.

"Lord Jin......" Yu Qian wanted to say something, but was stopped by Shang Shi again.

Jin Lian said: "The old man that Lord Yu wants to say knows that this pair is not gloomy wood. It is a tree from Little Luzon, ten feet tall, growing for at least three hundred years, according to the letter of the white crane, there is a better one in the world, but this big tree that can be found at the moment is already the best. ”

Jin Lian said bluntly, this is actually not gloomy wood, that is, a fake.

"Lord Yu, gloomy wood is extremely difficult to find. The emperor did not find enough raw materials to make a coffin, although this wood is not gloomy wood, but it is also an excellent wood, and the wood that has been completed for a hundred years is not ordinary. More importantly, this is the grace of long live to the courtiers, to be able to be a courtier, content. ”

Jin Lian said that he was so earnest, even Hu Hu and Gao Gu were a little moved.

They are also getting older, and they don't know if it is possible for them to have such a coffin after they die.

This little Luzon ebony feels silky to the touch and has a faint fragrance.

"Good wood!" Hu Hu sighed with emotion.

Even if this is not a real gloomy wood, this is also a high-quality good wood, which belongs to persimmon wood, not mahogany ebony, or it is placed in the modern era of later generations, and it is also a type of wood among the five levels of the heavens. Of course, the real Ebony is produced in Africa, which is now the world of Europeans.

Yu Qian sighed softly: "There is a saying, I am afraid that Lord Jin will be unhappy." The white crane should write to persuade you to go home and recuperate, instead of ......"

Jin Lian waved his hand: "Lord Yu, although I am not close friends with Bai Minghe, this time he knows my heart!" ”

"That's it, Yu will go to the front line in person."

Whether this wood is really gloomy wood or not, ordinary people can't tell, but first-class carpenters can tell. This wood is a new wood, but without exception, it is admitted that this wood is more superior than the wood that Daming knows at the moment, and it is higher than cypress.

Especially the imperial gift of the Ming Emperor, this amount is different.

An ebony coffin soon became a hot topic in the capital.

Not to mention Hu Hu and Gao Gu, who are buried in the loess to their necks, even Yu Qian is somewhat tempted. And Yu Qian even knew that if Bai Minghe wanted it, this thing could pull hundreds of thousands of square feet, but Bai Minghe was unwilling. There are strict restrictions on the import of timber, and what kind of wood is not allowed to be transported to Daming for the time being, which is all in order.

The city of Nanjing, responsible for the search for timber in Little Luzon.

"My lord, why don't you cut down a lot of wood, there are dozens of miles of big trees, and almost all of them are high-grade ebony."

Bai Minghe didn't look up while tasting tea, and shook a finger: "You are wrong, the first is only a medium ebony, and the second is further south to Nanyang, and the real first-class ebony is at least 30,000 miles away from Daming." Let's talk about the second mistake, you are cutting down and pulling it to Daming, and the people of Daming are still poor, who are you selling it to. ”

"Chop some first, there are always some rich merchants!" Shira-nain Crane has given these subordinates who work alone enough power, so it is absolutely necessary to speak their minds, and Shira-nathan Crane also allows them to speak out. It doesn't mean that Bai Minghe doesn't ask at all, after listening to this subordinate, Bai Minghe asked with a smile: "You can sell it for a sky-high price, right?" ”

"Your Excellency is wise!" The subordinate was sure that his idea was not wrong.

Bai Minghe smiled and continued: "You are confused, it is a sky-high price now, and it won't be a few years before you ship in a large number of people, do we still have a reputation for Haisi?" So take it a little longer, and when ordinary wealthy businessmen in the Ming Dynasty can buy a set of ebony furniture for a few hundred taels of silver, this is a big business. This is also the reason why I restrict many objects from entering our Daming, thinking in the long run. ”

After Bai Minghe's explanation, he figured it out and immediately replied: "The subordinates have made a mistake, please punish the adults." ”

Bai Minghe waved his hand: "I won't punish you, you go to the dock supervision department for two months, and then go to learn some details about the entry and exit of various objects, combined with what you have seen and heard when you go to Nanyang." Maybe you will gain something, and then I will send you to Nanyang to do some great things alone. ”

"Master Xie, my subordinates retire." Shi Li, took three steps back before turning around and going out.

I can't help but say that Bai Minghe is still very good at handing over his life to his subordinates, and he will never be punished for some trivial things.

Seeing his subordinates go out, Bai Minghe shook the bell in his hand again, and after an entourage came in, Bai Minghe said: "Go to the shipyard to see, I heard that the new ship is very good this time." ”

"My lord, Madame arranged for someone to bring a message over, saying that you can't snub the newcomer."

Yes! Bai Minghe was stunned for a moment and then said, "Arrange it and go to Xuanwu Lake." Send someone to pick up Wang Yuchen. ”

"My lord, the eldest daughter of the Oda family?" The attendant asked.

Bai Minghe was stunned for a moment, obviously he had almost forgotten about the existence of this person, and nodded: "You reminded me well, let's call it, just say that I gave them a reception banquet, and then watch the play together in the evening." It's been two days since I've been here, and I can't snub them too much, so look at the arrangement. ”

"Yes!" The attendant stepped out of the door, then closed the door gently.

In the White Horse Pavilion, it can be said that Wang Yuchen felt that he was left out in the cold, because he didn't even see the face of the white crane after moving in. Although she does not restrict her movements, she is not familiar with this place, and each courtyard eats alone, so she seems to be particularly deserted. (To be continued......)