Chapter 165: Glass Window
Seeing that there was silence above the court, Chang An was also triumphant: "Hu Changan, don't brag." β
"You see, it's not just me, all the ministers in this palace have never heard of such a thing as being able to grow small greens in winter."
After listening to Chang An's words, Hu Changan was not annoyed, but smiled slightly: "Master Chang, as the saying goes, hearing is false, seeing is believing. β
"Even if no one has ever heard of this, it doesn't mean that this thing is fake!"
"If you don't believe me, you can come with me to the hot pot restaurant I opened."
"If there are no fresh vegetables in my hot pot restaurant, I am willing to obediently return His Majesty's inscription to His Majesty as it is."
"But if you can eat fresh vegetables in my hot pot restaurant, then you must apologize to me in public!"
Looking at Hu Changan's sworn appearance, Chang An couldn't help but flinch a little.
Looking at Hu Changan's angry appearance, it doesn't look like a lie.
Could it be that he really has a secret recipe for cultivating small greens in winter?
However, today's Chang'an is already difficult to ride a tiger.
If he doesn't agree to Hu Changan's gambling contract, then the reputation of Zhengchen that he has built up with great difficulty will definitely be ruined!
So Chang An had to grit his teeth and agreed to Hu Changan's gambling contract: "Since this is the case, then Hu Gongzi's gambling contract, I, Chang An, will accept it!" β
"If Hu Gongzi can't bring fresh vegetables, you will return His Majesty's inscription in front of me!"
At this time, Li Shanchang also said for fear that the world would not be chaotic: "In this case, why don't you let Hu Gongzi all come and see your magical hot pot restaurant?" β
Seeing that Hu Changan was being questioned, as Hu Changan's old rival, Li Shanchang naturally didn't mind adding fuel to Hu Changan.
In Li Shanchang's view, if Hu Changan wants to reverse the four seasons and grow small greens in winter, it is absolutely impossible!
Since it is impossible, then Li Shanchang will let Hu Changan lose face in front of the ministers!
When Hu Changan heard this, he also said generously to Li Shanchang: "Since this is the case, then you all come to see my hot pot restaurant." β
"But there are only thirty seats in my hot pot restaurant for the time being, and I'm afraid that this minister of the Manchu Dynasty won't be able to sit down."
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang also said in a timely manner: "Since this is the case, then let the officials above the sixth department go." β
"Each department has a Shangshu and two waiters on the left and right, a total of eighteen people, plus a few of our old guys, we should be able to sit down."
When Hu Changan heard this, he also agreed to Zhu Yuanzhang's proposal with kindness: "Okay, Your Majesty." β
"Coupled with Chang'an Yushi, there are so many people, so I, the owner, will treat you today."
"After all, today is also the first day of the opening of my Hu's hot pot restaurant, so it's good to ask for a lottery."
Seeing that it was lunchtime, the group walked towards the Hu's hot pot restaurant.
Soon, Hu's hot pot restaurant arrived.
On the way, Hu Changan had already passed the word that the hot pot restaurant should not welcome customers on the first day.
So at this time, there were no other customers in the hot pot restaurant.
And the little guys in the hot pot restaurant have already lined up in two teams, standing respectfully on both sides of the road.
Seeing Hu Changan and his entourage coming from a distance, the two teams of small servants hurriedly bowed their hands and said, "Welcome distinguished guests!" β
Before the opening, Hu Changan specially did special training for these small people.
Whether it's basic speech or services, it's all perfect.
At this time, even the magnitude of their bending is exactly the same!
This is also what Hu Changan specially asked the etiquette teacher to polish.
It's a gesture that maximizes welcome without being too deliberate.
Seeing this, the ministers couldn't help but nod with satisfaction.
Let's not talk about the dishes inside, just talk about this service, it can definitely give a full score.
I'm afraid that the most clever little guy in their family is not as good as these people!
In the welcome of all the little guys, everyone stepped into the lobby in turn.
Everyone was stunned when they saw the interior dΓ©cor.
The windows in this hot pot restaurant are all transparent!
Through the window, you can even clearly see the interior decoration of the hot pot restaurant.
All of us have never seen such a transparent material!
Rao is Zhu Yuanzhang, who is accustomed to seeing treasures, was also shocked when he saw this glass window.
He had never seen anything so transparent!
Even if it is the best glass cup of foreign tribute, the transparency is far inferior to these windows!
Looking at everyone's amazed expressions, Hu Changan hurriedly explained with a smile: "Everyone, this is a new material that I invented the day before yesterday, called glass. β
"This glass is actually similar to glass."
"It's just that this glass is more transparent than glass."
"At the moment, the production of this glass is not too large."
"When the production of glass increases, my Hu's grocery store may also launch other glass products, all of which are invited to be appreciated by adults."
When everyone heard this, they were quite moved.
Such a transparent material, if it is made into a handicraft, it is absolutely amazing!
Such a beautiful thing, they want to have it too!
Liu Zhongzhen, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, couldn't hold back the excitement in his heart: "Hu Shilang, I don't know if you still have this window made of glass?" β
"I want to customize a window like this in the study at home, I don't know if it's possible?"
As a literati, Liu Zhongzhi naturally loves to read.
But helplessly, the years are urging people to grow old, and Liu Zhongzhi's eyes are no longer good.
So Liu Zhongzhi can only read a book for a while at noon every day.
After all, other times, the light is just too dim.
Under the layers of screen windows, there is not much sunlight in the house, let alone reading.
Although Liu Zhongzhi also thought about opening the window directly, but now it is winter!
If you are blown by this cold wind for a long time, then Liu Zhongzhi, an old bone, will definitely catch a cold.
In ancient times, the cold was not a trivial illness.
Ancient medicine was not developed, and colds could only be treated with traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine is mild, and the key to surviving it depends on one's own physical fitness.
Liu Zhongzhi is already a lot old, if he feels a bad feeling, it will not take ten days and half a month, it is absolutely impossible to recover.
So Liu Zhongzhi could only reluctantly let go of his hobbies.
Now seeing Hu Changan's transparent glass window, how can Liu Zhongzhi not be excited?
If this glass window can be installed in the study, then Liu Zhongzhen's reading time can definitely be greatly extended!
Some other old ministers were also quite moved.
They also want to install this glass window in their home and enjoy the warm sunlight outside the window!