Li Zhao said without hesitation.
Glass is a product of later generations, and it is still very far away from the time of its emergence. However, this object is somewhat similar to colored glaze. Glazed glaze appeared earlier. It is still available in Daqin today, but it is mostly in the hands of nobles.
He was afraid that Qin Shihuang would not understand, so he added: "It is colored glaze, which is also a five-color stone."
Five-color stone is the popular name, five-color, which means various colors, which is too inconsistent with glass, but for the sake of easy understanding, it can only be said so.
"Liu Li, five-color stone?" Ying Zheng was a little confused. This is very different from Liuli.
"It's made of colored glass." Li Zhao couldn't explain the origin of the glass, so he had to lie.
The manufacturing of glass has little to do with the manufacturing of colored glaze, but the two are similar in appearance, so we can only deal with them. At least let His Majesty know a concept, otherwise we will have to ask questions again.
"It's actually made of glass. It's incredible. There are things in the world that are so transparent and can block people like walls. I've lived for decades, so I've seen it."
"It's wonderful, it's wonderful. The glass can be used as a screen to isolate the corridor. It's a good idea."
Ying Zheng nodded in approval.
"Glass can not only be used as a wall, but also as a window."
Most of the windows of princes and nobles were made of silk fabrics or fine linen fabrics. The windows of ordinary people only had a window frame. When they needed to block the wind, they used wooden boards to block it. If they were too poor, they used grass and trees to block it. It is said that the windows in Daqin are relatively simple, which is very inconvenient when there is strong wind or to prevent people from peeping. That’s why glass flourished in later generations.
Later, Li Zhao invented paper, and some clever people used paper to paper windows. It was much more beautiful, but still not bright enough.
"As a window?" Ying Zheng's mind became active, his eyes kept looking at it, and he touched it with his hands from time to time. After a moment, he actually laughed.
"It's wonderful, it's wonderful. This thing is transparent, has strong lighting properties, and is so hard. It is definitely a good material for windows. Compared with other windows, it is nothing compared to other windows."
Such praise is very rare. Shang Xin and others also took a look and nodded. This thing is indeed a good material for a window.
"Your Majesty is very flattering. If Your Majesty likes it, when Zhao Zhao's workshop is established, it will be the first to be supplied to the palace."
In order to decorate the presidential suite, he bought many items from department stores, and glass was one of them.
Of course, glass has been widely sold in later generations, and it is common to the public. If it was popularized in Daqin, it must also be very popular!
Li Zhao was sure. In fact, this idea had been brewing in his mind for a long time, and the construction of Chang'an Township provided the conditions.
However, the prerequisite must be that the people can afford it. If the situation at the time of the suppression of business was followed, very few people would be able to afford it. But now that the suppression of business is being banned, various industries are also developing in full swing, and the people now have a certain purchasing power.
Making glass is actually not complicated. The main raw material is sand. Da Qin is not civilized, so it is quite easy to obtain sand. Moreover, all the workshops in Shanglinyuan are built according to modern models, so it is not difficult to make modern things.
"Workshop? There is actually a glass workshop in Shanglin Garden. That's great. Li Zhao, you can mass-produce it immediately. You must provide it to me as soon as possible."
Touching the glass, Ying Zheng couldn't put it down and said happily. In just a quarter of an hour, he had a soft spot for this thing.
"No! I will definitely order someone to speed up production."
Even though the workshop has not yet started, I still firmly agree. But I was secretly happy. With the emperor's words, selling glass in the future would be the best advertisement.
"Okay, great! I wonder how the windows would work if they were made of glass?"
Ying Zheng had a sudden idea and murmured.
Li Zhao was prepared and made an invitation gesture: "Your Majesty, please come to the dormitory. You can have a clear view inside."
(End of chapter)
