By the time the wiring was finished and the electricity was turned on, it was already evening.
Make sure the wiring is clear, the light bulbs are installed, several large light bulbs are hung from the rafters, and everything is ready.
"My dear grandson, is it okay?"
Zhu Yuanzhang also asked expectantly about this light bulb.
Zhu Xuan said happily: "Grandpa Huang, it's ready. My grandson will show you."
Lao Zhu had been to the factory, knew what electricity was, and had seen light bulbs. He was not too surprised by what his good grandson brought back. He just looked at the beams with a smile.
Zhu Xuan turned on the switch, and the light bulb flickered for a moment. When the voltage stabilized, the entire hall suddenly became brighter.
This kind of brightness is much better than candles, oil lamps, etc.
A few large light bulbs are enough to illuminate every corner of the hall.
It looked really good. Zhu Yuanzhang found that the fonts of the memorials on the table were much clearer, and he praised: "Well done, dear grandson. This light bulb of yours is a rare artifact!"
Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "Grandpa Huang, light bulbs are just ordinary things. My grandson's other technologies in the science pavilion are even more powerful. For example, my grandson is currently working on a telegraph. As long as the encoding is adjusted well, the base station After the construction is completed, it only takes a cup of tea to send an order from Yingtian to the northwest."
"So magical?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked in surprise.
It is a thousand miles away from Yingtian to the northwest.
If in the past, Lao Zhu thought that his grandson was bragging, how could this be possible?
But now we see lighting bulbs that do not use fire, warships that do not use sails, cannons that can knock down city walls with one shot, hot air balloons that can fly into the sky, etc. These are all miraculous, almost like miracles.
Zhu Yuanzhang felt that Guaisun was definitely not bragging.
Zhu Xuan affirmed: "My grandson is telling the truth. There is also a long-distance communication technology, which is still being studied in my grandson's science pavilion, but this thing is more difficult."
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care whether it was true or not. As long as his grandson thought it was feasible, he believed it was possible. He praised: "Well done, grandson! We never thought that science could be so magical. Not bad!"
Zhu Xuan said: "In the future, grandpa Huang will use his new technology as soon as possible."
"OK!"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the light bulb and then at the memorial on the table. When he wanted to try to process the memorial under the light, Zhu Xuan stopped him.
"Grandpa Huang is here again and forgets to eat and sleep."
Zhu Xuan said: "It's dinner time now. We can't delay eating, let alone rest."
Even Zhu Xuan wouldn't let Lao Zhu eat anything that was too salty or oily.
What Lao Zhu can eat now is steamed rice, steamed vegetables, etc., except for the health-preserving medicated meals that Liu Chun occasionally prepares. Everything is focused on health and health.
For the elderly, only by taking care of themselves can they live longer.
"It's our fault!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood today, mainly due to his darling grandson's filial piety to him, and said: "Come here, let Xu Xingzu come in."
The wait didn't take long.
Xu Xingzu entered the main hall, but as soon as he entered, he knelt down before he could reach Lao Zhu.
"You old guy, why did you kneel down as soon as you crossed the threshold?"
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed when he saw it.
Xu Xingzu raised his head and looked at the light bulb on the beam, and said solemnly: "It's dark outside, but the place where Your Majesty and His Highness are, is as bright as day. This is the appearance of His Majesty and His Highness's real dragon. I have to kneel down. Congratulations to Your Majesty and Your Highness!"
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly and liked hearing such words very much.
Zhu Xuan: "..."
No wonder Grandpa Huang likes this cook so much. It turns out that Xu Xingzu is so good at talking. With this ability, it is indeed easy to get favor.
The news about laying out electric wires today had already spread throughout the palace, but he didn't believe it. Xu Xingzu had never heard of it.
But Zhu Xuan is not blaming him. He still has a very good impression of Xu Xingzu. If he can make Grandpa Huang happy, then let him make him happy.
"Okay, get up."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not explain the reason for such bright light, and said: "Our good grandson is hungry, do you understand?"
Xu Xingzu immediately said: "Of course I understand. I have already prepared it. Send anyone in quickly."
Dinner was served quickly and was placed on the table.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, and Xu Xingzu went down knowingly. As an old man who had been able to serve Zhu in the palace for so many years, Xu Xingzu knew how to advance and retreat, and knew when to do something.
"Good grandson."
Zhu Yuanzhang added: "In two days, it will be our birthday banquet."
Zhu Xuan said: "Grandpa Huang, don't worry, your grandson will definitely give you an unexpected surprise."
Zhu Yuanzhang asked happily: "What kind of surprise?"
"If you say it, it won't be a surprise. Grandpa Huang, don't ask first, you will know soon."
Zhu Xuan Shen’s mysterious secret way.
"Okay, we won't ask."
Zhu Yuanzhang agreed with this sense of mystery and said: "No matter what my dear grandson gives us, we will be very happy."
Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "Grandpa Huang must like it, he is very happy."
Hearing his grandson's certainty, Lao Zhu laughed heartily.
After dinner, Lao Zhu studied the light for a while, fiddled with the switches, and fully understood how to use it. Then he was satisfied and allowed Zhu Xuan to go back to rest.
Electric lights are only the first step. Zhu Xuan has already asked people at the Science Pavilion to break through other electrical appliance technologies as soon as possible and make more electrical appliances for use in the palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang temporarily let go of the princes' dissatisfaction with Zhu Xuan.
They are still normal now and don't dare to do anything random. Zhu Yuanzhang can't be too ruthless for the sake of his good grandson. When he really finds out that those bastards have the idea of causing chaos, don't blame him for being rude!
They must be good-looking.
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Time passed quickly, and it was the day of Lao Zhu’s birthday party.
The prince and grandsons arrived at the palace early in the morning.
The banquet was held in the Imperial Garden. Only the garden was large enough to accommodate so many people. Even Zhu Di was allowed in to celebrate his birthday.
In addition to the princes and grandsons, the central ministers of the six ministries, the important ministers of the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College are also eligible to enter the palace.
"Fourth brother, it's better that you came early."
As soon as Zhu Quan entered the palace, he saw Zhu Di already in the palace with gifts.
Zhu Gaosui held the gift and said hello: "Uncle Seventeen."
Zhu Di smiled slightly and said, "It's not too late for you, Fourth Brother!"
The other princes and grandsons are still on the way, but they have already entered the palace.
As for those who came earlier than them, they were naturally the central ministers. As ministers, they must behave well and not make His Majesty or other His Highnesses disgusted.
"Fourth brother, seventeenth brother."
At this time, Zhu Song also came.
Following Zhu Song was Zhu Yunxi, who smiled and said: "Fourth uncle, seventeenth uncle, and cousin Gao Sui, long time no see."
Zhu Yunxi did not participate in the gathering of the imperial uncles that day.
Strictly speaking, he was not a vassal yet, and he was not the vassal king yet, so they inadvertently ignored him.
"Twentieth brother and Yunxi are here too."
Zhu Quan laughed and said, "Among all our brothers and relatives, you are the richest. What gift have you prepared for your father?"
Their gifts were all held by eunuchs.
The eunuchs followed behind them.
