If it was before, although the Xia family was smart, she was just a woman who was good at management, even if she could accumulate money, it would be nothing to the imperial court.

Now it's different, involving telescopes related to military and state affairs, Xia's marriage, it's really not good for her to marry another family.

If she is a small family, such a genius woman, it is really unkind, and she is a little wronged.

What's more, even if you marry a small family, it's not safe.

The emperor was silent for a long time, but after all, he couldn't get the point.

I don't know if Shao Yi's words were just a fabrication to arouse Qu Jiang's interest, or if Xia really made some new discoveries in glass.

Forget it, put it aside for now, see how she contacts Qu Jiang, and then make plans.

When the emperor himself didn't find out, Sun Congshan on the side had already seen some signs, the emperor seemed to be worrying about the Xia family and Shao Yi's affairs, and he had been thinking about the Xia family for a long time.

…………

Shao Yi and Liu Xie went out of the palace, without stopping, and after saying goodbye to Liu Xie, they went to the Qingyun Zhai kiln again with Xiuyuan, who was waiting outside.

“…… According to Master Qu's interest in refracting, he arranged the matter of being a prisoner, and he would make an appointment with Miss Xia as soon as possible. Do you have the information you need here? ”

After sitting down in the living room in the kiln and serving tea, Shao Yi explained all the things that happened in the palace today to Xia Yanqinghe.

"Things are ready-made, no problem." Xia Yanqing said, "It's just that the emperor is unwilling to pay the silver, isn't it good for Shao Gongzi to ask for it so forcibly?" ”

That's the emperor, because this makes the emperor unhappy, it's unnecessary.

Shao Yi smiled: "I also decided to test one or two after pondering." The emperor is a king with a heart, and he is so harsh in this matter, maybe he just wants to see my attitude. A royal child who is greedy for money should be easier for the emperor to satisfy and control. ”

Xia Yanqing had heard of this kind of argument, but she was still a little puzzled, "Before, the emperor was able to hand over the grandson to Shao Gongzi, didn't he already trust you very much?" ”

Shao Yi smiled and said softly, "How can a person sitting in that position completely trust someone?" Compared with some suspicious emperors, today's saints are already lenient. ”

Xia Yanqing nodded, "That's good, the telescope is just a novel idea, if it is really about production, as long as there is glass of acceptable quality, the production is relatively simple." It's not worth much silver, how much is it, let the general be the eunuch and give it, if the emperor is disgusted by this, it will not be good. ”

Shao Yi disagreed with this point of view very much, and said hurriedly: "How can you say that it is not worth much silver?" If there is no glass and your thoughts, no matter how many people want to break their heads, they will not dare to think about such a divine object as clairvoyance. Judging by how enthusiastic Lord Oki is about your research on the terms of glass, I think it would be worth a lot of money if you sell it. ”

Yes? Xia Yanqing was stunned. This person is very modern people's thinking consciousness, understands the truth that knowledge and technology are wealth, and his ideas are very advanced.

Shao Yi glanced at the sun outside, it wasn't early.

"I'm in such a hurry to spread the word today, just because of this, I want Miss Xia to be mentally prepared for the interview with Master Qu. The production of telescopes is part of the income, and your data about glass, if the telescope effect is improved, then you have to consider a worthy price. Shao Yi said, as if to cheer up Xia Yanqing, and nodded solemnly.

Xia Yanqing smiled bitterly and nodded in agreement: "Okay." ”

Where can the simple optical data about the glass that she recorded, and the relationship between the magnification of the telescope and the focal length of the lens, be measured by price?

If the earliest use of glass, in addition to being used for doors and windows, to increase the lighting and warmth of the house, it is similar to ceramics, and even in some aspects, it is not as exquisite as porcelain.

However, from the perspective of historical process, the historical significance of glass to scientific progress is by no means comparable to ceramics and porcelain.

Glass plays a pivotal role in optical technology, and with the foundation of telescopes, astronomy has developed by leaps and bounds, and it is an indispensable material basis for the development of biology and microbiology.

It is important to know that astronomical telescopes and microscopes, the two most important optical instruments, have an indispensable and unshakable position and historical significance in the development of experimental science.

In the world where she grew up, it can be said that without glass, there would be no scientific development.

In these respects, the appearance of telescopes and concave lenses, convex lenses, and some of the optical properties of glass are priceless treasures.

But now, telescopes are developing. If one day, let the ancients see that there is no Guanghan Palace on the moon as they thought, there is no osmanthus tree, and there is no Chang'e, the sun is a big fireball, and then they find that the celestial bodies are moving......

Xia Yanqing pinched the corners of his forehead, could this be a disaster?

"What's wrong with Miss Xia? But what's the difficulty? Shao Yi's inquiry interrupted Xia Yanqing's distress.

"Nope." Xia Yanqing hurriedly said, "Master Qu, let's see it then, in short, the telescope didn't take much time and manpower, so it would be best to have more money." If you can't, you can't force it, and the day to make money is early, so don't be greedy for this time. ”

If there is really a day she is worried about, it will be short-lived for history, but it will definitely have long-term significance. These things could never have happened in the decades she had lived.

Shao Yi saw that Xia Yanqing still didn't care much, hesitated for a long time, and still explained what he meant: "Miss Xia is running a workshop and doing business, no matter what the emperor and Lord Qu are willing to give, Miss Xia should still clearly tell Lord Qu the importance of the technology and data in your hands, which is an absolute priceless treasure." If you don't pay a lot of silver, Master Qu can give a grace. ”

"Why?" Xia Yanqing was quite puzzled. Besides, the rank of the chief eunuch is quite high, but after all, he is only a court official, what grace can he give?

Shao Yi said solemnly: "Things in the world are like this, what is too easy to get will not be cherished and cherished. Miss Xia wants to let the court and the emperor know that you have meritorious service to the Great Liang Dynasty, and it is Emperor Qingyuan's luck that Miss Xia can appear in the Qingyuan period. ”

"Do you want it to be so serious?" This statement made Xia Yanqing feel very sudden.

All the while, she thought about how to hide what she knew. Otherwise, if an explanation is not good, it will be treated as a demon and an alien, and it will be a catastrophe.

"Miss Xia has a talent for glass, and there is nothing that cannot be shown. In the long run, with Miss Xia in the Qingyuan period, the telescope will be used effectively, and it will have an advantage in many aspects, which is indeed a blessing for His Majesty. Shao Yi took it for granted.

He didn't like the emperor's indifference and contempt for Xia Yanqing. Since the appearance of glass and glass could not make the emperor change his view of the summer banquet, then let the court produce more silver, which is also a manifestation of the rarity of things.

If you want to save money, it doesn't matter, then give something else, his family Ah Can is very talkative.

"Isn't the word of grace the thing that the great eunuch can do?" Xia Yanqing asked.

Shao Yi smiled: "Master Qu can't be the master, but the emperor can." ”

"Okay, then." Xia Yanqing still thought that she would be fine as long as she could make money. However, if you can really get any reward from the court or the emperor, it is indeed a good guarantee.