The production of glass is very small.
At present, whether it is greenhouse vegetables, glass doors and windows, or glass mirrors, they are all things that the rich can enjoy.
It has nothing to do with ordinary people.
But the changes brought about are real.
Glass and vegetables became sharp sickles, harvesting a lot of gold and silver.
Folks are talking about greenhouse vegetables and glass products, as well as cement.
In addition, the system of the Han Dynasty itself encouraged science and pioneering. This started from top to bottom and formed a trend.
It seems like water moisturizes all things, changing the conservative atmosphere of China.
For example, the word "strange and obscene skills".
In the past, scholars used this word to despise various technical activities.
It's different now.
At court. After confiscating many profiteers, temples, and Taoist temples, the property gained greatly enriched the national treasury.
The finances of the Han Dynasty suddenly became tight and wealthy.
Shanxi's efforts to control the Yellow River and the Loess Plateau are unfolding with great vigor.
With money in hand, cabinet minister Gongsun Sang had an idea in his mind.
morning.
In the Imperial Palace, Wenhua Hall, Wenyuan Pavilion.
The cabinet ministers are working, and officials and eunuchs are coming in and out, very busy. Suddenly, Gongsun Sang raised his head and said to his colleagues: "My lords."
"Your Majesty has been on the throne for a long time, and there is one thing that your Majesty should have done after he ascended the throne."
Cabinet ministers are all smart people, and they can tell the truth at a glance.
They stopped what they were doing and all agreed with Gongsun Sang.
But there is a problem.
Liu Zhixing sighed and said: "This matter is indeed very important. But it costs a lot. I'm afraid that His Majesty is frugal and unwilling to handle it."
"So. We need to work together to advise His Majesty. I beg His Majesty to handle it."
Gongsun Sang said in a deep voice.
Liu Zhixing, Zhang Haiping, Cui Wushuang, Wang Youxiao and others looked at each other. Liu Zhixing stood up and said, "Okay. Let's go to see His Majesty together."
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Today Wu Nian and his wife and concubines came to Jingshan Mountain in the north for a spring outing.
The weather is getting warmer now, and the spring breeze is very comfortable.
Inside the pavilion. Wu Nian was wearing a dragon robe and sitting with Liu Xiang. The concubines dispersed and watched the scenery.
Wu Nian was a little thirsty, so he asked someone to make tea.
After learning that the cabinet ministers actually ran to Jingshan Mountain to look for him. Wu Nian looked surprised, put down the tea cup, raised his head and said to Liu Xiang: "Queen, take everyone with you to Wanchun Pavilion to escape."
"Yeah." Liu Xiang hummed, then greeted the Yingying Yanyans, and the concubines walked away with their thin waists twisted.
Wu Nian then asked the eunuch to lead everyone up the mountain, put chairs and tea tables, and made tea.
When Liu Zhixing and others arrived, tea had just been served.
"Sit down, let's drink tea first." Wu Nian looked at his cabinet ministers. They were all panting and sweating. He couldn't help but smile and raised his hands.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Liu Zhixing led the crowd to salute, and then sat down to drink tea. After a cup of tea, they adjusted their breathing.
Liu Zhixing put down his tea cup, bowed his hand to Wu Nian and said, "Your Majesty. Since ancient times, major national events have been sacrificed to the military. According to the rules of previous generations, the construction of the imperial mausoleum should begin in the first year after the emperor ascends the throne."
"I dare you to ask your Majesty to issue an order to determine the location of the imperial mausoleum and order the Ministry of Industry to build it."
After saying that, Liu Zhixing stood up and knelt on the ground.
Gongsun Sang and others quickly followed suit and knelt down.
Wu Nian was stunned for a moment. He really didn't expect that a group of cabinet ministers would come to him for a place where he would live after his death.
After he reacted, he couldn't laugh or cry for a moment. But after laughing, he also became serious.
Before a person dies, build a tomb first.
In the eyes of modern people, it is indeed absurd.
But in ancient times, it was important.
Just like what Liu Zhixing said. The major national affairs are sacrifice and military service.
Sacrifice.
Emperors of all dynasties were superstitious and feared that they would not live comfortably after death. The construction of the mausoleum is a top priority.
Another point. The construction of the tomb took a long time, and the lifespan of the ancients was short. Even if it is an emperor, not many can enjoy the country for ten years.
Some died within a few months of ascending the throne.
The mausoleum had to be built early.
Usually the old emperor is buried, and the new emperor begins to build his own mausoleum.
Wu Nian didn't care about this matter. If this person is dead, why does he need to live in such a big underground palace?
Cremation is fine.
Find a place to bury it, or erect a monument.
But this cannot be said carelessly.
You can tell by looking at the faces of Liu Zhixing and others that they are serious.
Wu Nian asked: "How much does it cost to build a mausoleum?"
"About eight million taels." Gongsun Sang replied quickly. After answering, he quickly added: "Your Majesty. Now that the treasury is full, there is no need to worry about money."
"Eight million taels." Wu Nian sighed with emotion, and then said: "Use eight million taels of silver to build a mausoleum for the dead. Do you think it is worth it? What's more, countless migrant workers will be mobilized and people's energy will be consumed."
"How great would it be to spend this money on people's livelihood or increase food for soldiers?"
"It's worth it." Gongsun Sang said firmly.
"It's a major national event. It's about offering sacrifices to the army. Offering sacrifices to ancestors is a big deal. Offering sacrifices to the king is even more important." Liu Zhixing also said.
Although the other three did not speak, they all had firm faces.
Wu Nian didn't want to build a tomb worth eight million taels of silver for himself, but he didn't know how to refuse the cabinet ministers for a while.
But this matter still has to be done while he is alive.
For example, build a smaller one, worth five hundred thousand taels of silver?
If he dies and the new king takes over, he will definitely build a big one. Then he wouldn't be able to jump out of the coffin and object.
At this moment, a eunuch rushed over, knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, this is the book sent by Master Fu Yin."
He raised the book in his hand above his head.
Wu Nian laughed and said to the cabinet ministers: "There are a lot of things going on today. Get up first."
After that, he took the book from the eunuch's hand, opened it, and looked at it, then a strange look appeared on his face.
"Something interesting happened. Take a look, too." Wu Nian closed the folder and handed it to Liu Zhixing.
Liu Zhixing and others were surprised, something very interesting?
Liu Zhixing finished reading it quickly, and with a strange look on his face, he reached out and handed the folded book to Zhang Haiping.
Soon, all the cabinet ministers had finished reading, and they all had strange expressions on their faces.
Gongsun Sang hesitated and hesitated.
The brochure says it very clearly.
Someone discovered that the imperial tomb of Chu State had been stolen and exhumed, and reported it to the county government. The county magistrate reported it to the governor, who submitted a report.
"They say that when a dynasty falls, the imperial mausoleum suffers."
"Look at it. The emperor of Chu State went to great lengths to ensure peace after his death. He dug deep, buried him thickly, and built a solid building. In the end, wasn't he patronized by Captain Mo Jin?"
Wu Nian sat on the throne, raised his head and said.
