Outside Zhengyang Gate in the south of the city, inside Zhang Zhou's workshop.
Zhang Zhou was wearing loose work clothes and heavy gloves on his hands. He was directing the workers to work. Xiao Jing put on a temporary apron and said he wanted to come in to help, but when Xiao Jing saw that there was a place where glass was burned inside. , and the red glass of water seemed to burn his hand instantly, so he didn't dare to ask for any help.
"Eunuch Xiao, when I finish this work, I will follow you into the palace."
Xiao Jing came to Zhang Zhou with the purpose of informing Zhang Zhou to enter the palace.
In the future, Zhang Zhou will be assigned to the Hanlin Academy as a historian and compiler. One day in advance, Zhang Zhou will have to implement the flat glass in advance.
This is not only to facilitate the subsequent batch manufacturing of glass mirrors, but also to manufacture a batch of window glass for the palace. This is what Zhang Zhou mentioned to Zhu Youtang, and Zhu Youtang pointed out what he wanted to purchase.
Whether a new item is good or not depends on whether it is qualified to be used as a tribute. Anyway, Zhu Youtang and his son are also very interested in Zhang Zhou's inventions, but they will basically show them any new items first, so that they can use them. Use it to the palace first.
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As the large iron plates are put together, the glass water is brought out by pulling in the form of a sandwich, and then quickly cooled with cold water.
This is how a whole piece of glass is made.
Although the defective rate is still very high, it can basically meet the needs of mass production of glass.
Modularity still needs to be improved. After Zhang Zhou saw it, he was not very satisfied with the accuracy of the iron plate. When the commander finished building several pieces of glass, he no longer cared about these semi-finished products that had not been completely cooled, and instead took Xiao Jing with him. Arrive at the warehouse next door.
"Mr. Zhang, are you just using this thing... as a window?" Xiao Jing just heard about it.
But he still wasn't sure.
In the past, colored glaze was mostly used as gemstones or handicrafts. Like Zhang Zhou, it was fired in large quantities to replace window paper... Xiao Jing still didn't understand it.
Zhang Zhou nodded: "Obviously, ordinary people can't afford it, but for the imperial palace, you should use some good things. The windows are bright and clean. Will your majesty and the prince feel better when they are dealing with court affairs and studying?"
"This...you really have a loyal heart."
Xiao Jing didn't even know how to praise Zhang Zhou.
If you have any good things, send them to the palace...I won't say that you want to get funds to continue these weird researches. Anyway, your majesty and the prince like it, so you can do it.
Zhang Zhou took Xiao Jing to visit the window frame that had been formed. The glass had already been bound on it because it was ordered by the palace. In terms of pattern carving and other aspects, it was not just ordinary wooden frames that were randomly spliced together. The glass was also directly clamped on There is no need for nails to reinforce the space between the two window edges.
"This is the finished product."
Zhang Zhou asked two workers to lift up a window leaf and show it to Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing went over and touched it, and asked, "Is this going to prevent ventilation?"
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Wind will still penetrate through the gaps in the glass, but it is much better than ordinary paper windows. More importantly, more light can penetrate into the house."
"Yes, yes." Xiao Jing liked it very much.
After having Xiao Jing's status, he also knew to pursue some high-quality life.
Xiao Jing was also thinking about it at this time.
I didn't expect it to sound very unreliable, but it looks so exquisite. After the palace is replaced, I should also buy a set from Mr. Zhang... It can really make the windows bright and clean.
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The weather was very good that day, the sun was shining brightly. It was late March in the lunar calendar and the temperature was getting warmer. It was the time when flowers were blooming in full bloom, and it was also a good time to visit the garden and enjoy the flowers.
royal palace.
In the palace garden.
Zhu Youtang and his family were enjoying the spring scenery in their imperial garden. The stone table and benches were too cold, so the eunuch had already brought a large table over. Not only Zhu Youtang and Queen Zhang were there, but also their two children Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Xiurong.
Just when the family was enjoying the spring scenery.
Zhang Zhou was "working".
To be precise, he was looking at the feng shui of the palace. Even though he told the emperor many times that he did not understand this, the emperor just wanted peace of mind and insisted on letting him go everywhere to see if anything was wrong. In this way, the palace I was nervous for a long time.
Everyone was afraid that Zhang Zhou would see something bad, so Xiao Jing, Yang Peng and others all said hello to Zhang Zhou, saying that if they saw a dirty corner somewhere, just mention it to them and they would Let people rectify this.
As a result, Zhang Zhou only walked around the palace houyuan before returning to Zhu Youtang.
"Bingkuan, how are you?" Zhu Youtang raised his head and looked at Zhang Zhou with a smile.
Zhang Zhou cupped his hands and was about to reply when Zhu Youtang raised his hand and said, "Sit down and talk."
Zhang Zhou looked back at the family of four across the table.
Empress Zhang was staring at him with a cold and calm gaze, while brother and sister Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Xiurong were fighting for milk tea: "...yours have been spilled, don't touch mine."
"fine."
Only then did Zhang Zhou sit down.
joke.
Should he be used to judge the feng shui of the Ming Dynasty Palace?
To talk about what this palace may bring to the Ming Dynasty, the most important thing is probably that you, the emperor, will burp in six years.
Zhang Zhou had long thought that he should not tell the emperor about this matter. It is said that Zhu Youtang's death was a medical accident, but the specific cause is not known until now. And with his existence, maybe Zhu Youtang It is possible that disaster will come sooner or later, because the butterfly effect is the greatest among those around him, and Zhu Youtang is one of them.
Zhu Youtang's health is much better now than in history, as Zhang Zhou discovered.
"Stop arguing." Zhu Youtang was about to say something to Zhang Zhou when he realized that his son was not acting like an older brother again. He glared at his son, picked up his milk tea and asked the eunuch to pass it to Zhu Xiurong, "I have drank it. Prince, sit down and listen to Mr. Zhang."
"It's her...oh."
Zhu Houzhao originally wanted to argue, but when he saw his father and Zhang Zhou looking at him with stern looks, he decided not to answer.
"Kekeke..."
Zhu Xiurong was like a little hen again, enjoying the milk tea her father gave her.
Zhu Youtang said: "Bingkuan, I have been feeling restless recently. Do you know the reason? Is there something unclean lingering around the palace?"
Anyone who becomes an emperor is probably afraid of death.
Zhang Zhou could still think so. As an emperor, he felt that many innocent souls might find their way to the palace. After all, the palace guards could only stop living people, but they could not prevent the evil souls from approaching. In addition, Zhu Youtang himself believed in those gods. Things, as well as his mental illness... easily make him suspicious.
"Your Majesty, it's okay." Zhang Zhou said, "The feng shui of the palace is elegant and upright, how can there be evil spirits?"
Empress Zhang also said: "Your Majesty is overly concerned. It seems that Mr. Zhang... can speak clearly."
"Yes, I was overthinking it."
Zhu Youtang smiled, as if he was finally relieved.
Zhang Zhou looked at Queen Zhang.
She also transitioned today? Instead, use a show of goodwill to form an alliance with him?
Zhang Zhou was also thinking, no matter what your attitude is towards me or your relationship with the emperor, I know the history and know that the Ming Dynasty is broken in this line, so I can't just let the emperor marry you, or have concubines or something. That's okay... I'll wait until Zhu Houzhao's time to do this... The women around that boy have never been pregnant. Who knows if he was born a mule?
It is easier to attack your husband than your son.
Zhu Youtang smiled and waved to Zhang Zhou: "Bingkuan, I'll show you something good."
Zhang Zhou cast his gaze over.
Then Zhu Youtang asked the eunuch to bring over a wooden box. After opening it, there was a jade handle inside. Zhu Youtang took it in his hand and showed it to Zhang Zhou: "The jade tribute from Turpan was carved by skilled craftsmen. Look. how?"
Zhang Zhou took it over and took a look.
My heart said, I am familiar with this thing.
The "Sapphire Peach Garden and the Picture of the Mountain" placed in the National Palace Museum in later generations is actually here? If this thing could be passed down as a family heirloom...
When Zhang Zhouzheng was thinking about it, Zhu Youtang said, "It's useless for me to bring it, so I'll give it to you."
"Your Majesty, I can't accept it." Zhang Zhouxin said, just give me something ordinary. I don't dare to accept this thing.
The main thing is... you can't sell it for money even if you take it back, and keep it at home... I'm not good at collecting this kind of stuff. For me, a time traveler, anything that can't be cashed out and turned into something that changes the times is all flashy.
Zhu Youtang said: "If you come to the palace today, I have nothing to give you. Just regard it as your reward. Tomorrow you will enter the Hanlin Academy, and someone will make arrangements for you to enter the palace and give lectures." , it should also be considered as my congratulations to you for winning the first prize and becoming the disciple of the prince, so there is no need to refuse."
Then Zhu Youtang almost forced something into Zhang Zhou's hand.
Dai Yi next to him smiled and reminded: "Mr. Zhang, don't you seem to like it?"
Zhang Zhou said: "Your Majesty, in fact, I am just a common man. Gold, silver and jewelry are acceptable. This thing..."
"Bingkuan, if you want gold, silver and jewels, I can't reward you yet. The whole court also needs gold and silver." Zhu Youtang said with a smile, "If you really feel that this thing is out of hand, you can sell it. , you can see how much gold, silver and jewelry you want to replace it with."
Zhang Zhou smiled bitterly: "How can I not be wise?"
Even if the emperor says you can cash in the things given by the emperor, the ministers still have to be wise.
Zhu Youtang looked at his wife and children opposite and said: "It doesn't matter, we are all one family, and there will be such rewards in the future. Prince, I will give your husband some training. You must study hard in the future."
Zhu Houzhao muttered: "I don't have the good stuff myself, so why should I give it to him but not me? Don't encourage me to study hard?"
"louder!"
Zhu Youtang thought his son was expressing his stance, but his voice was too low to hear.
Zhu Houzhao then said loudly: "I know!"
There is also a lot of impatience.
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In the capital, the official residence of Duke Cheng.
In the backyard, Ning Tong was already packing up her belongings. After she got the divorce letter from her husband, she was ready to wait for her husband to come back and officially move out of the Zhu family. From then on, she had nothing to do with the Zhu family.
"Miss, it's not good, something bad is happening!"
The little maid ran in anxiously. When she crossed the threshold, she was so excited that she almost fell down. After a few stumbles, she held on to the pillar before standing still.
Ning Tong said with an indifferent expression: "Whether the affairs of this family are good or not has nothing to do with me."
The little maid said anxiously: "It's not this, it's Madam Chengguo... She has arrived in the capital! I heard that our master also came with her..."
"What? Father, he..."
Ning Tong has firmly believed in her reconciliation with Zhu Feng.
Moreover, she felt that although her father Ning Zhen was born into a military family, but later became a county magistrate as a tribute student, he was considered a civil official, so he would not be controlled by the Duke of Chengguo, right?
But Ning Tong now feels that his uncle, and the Ning family forces behind him, are still in the military, and they have to rely on the Chengguo government. If he and Li... may affect the fate of the entire family.
"Miss, it seems that the Grand Duke was also called over by the Madam. If we ask clearly about this matter, will it... make the slaves suffer too?"
Ning Tong couldn't help but give her a blank look at the little maid's words.
You are crying and telling me so much about your feelings, not because I feel worried about your young lady.
Are you worried about your own destiny?
Ning Tong said angrily: "You will definitely suffer. I will sell you to a brothel and make you lonely for the rest of your life. Just wait."
"Miss, do you still have the intention to scare me at this time?"
The little maid probably also knew that although her young lady usually spoke coldly to her, she was really reluctant to sell her out.
"Even if it is sold, I will be sold together with the lady. I will be with the lady for the rest of my life!" the maid said.
"Pooh!"
Ning Tong cursed.
The already determined mind seemed to have an extra crack in the closed egg, which made her feel uneasy.
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There is a separate courtyard in the city, which is used by Chengguo Duke's mansion to house Zhu Hu, the wife of Chengguo.
The family members of Duke Chengguo can basically live in the official residence when they arrive in the capital, and can take care of both official and private affairs. However, if the old mother wants to support her, they must find a quiet place. Therefore, after Zhu Hu arrived in the capital, he did not Live with your children and grandchildren.
"...It's outrageous! Less than half a year after she was admitted to the capital, she has already caused such a big trouble! What kind of status does she have that dares to propose reconciliation?"
Zhu Hushi is angry.
In front of her, there were three people standing. In addition to her eldest grandson Zhu Lin, there were two "outsiders", Ning Tong's father Ning Zhen, and Ning Tong's uncle, who is still the commander of Jianyang Guard City. Ning Peng.
Zhu Hu's words were actually meant for the Ning family.
Our Duke Chengguo married a girl from your Ning family, and now this girl actually dares to propose a divorce?
It really brings shame to our Duke Chengguo's office. Are you, the Ning family, no longer planning to hang out in the local area?
Zhu Lin said: "Grandma, please calm down."
In fact, Zhu Lin understands his brother and sister-in-law very well.
The elder brother could see clearly what was going on between the two of them, and the young man might be more open-minded. Zhu Lin didn't think what would happen if his younger brother and his sister-in-law reconciled.
Ning Peng glared at his younger brother and said, "Second brother, how do you teach your daughter?"
Compared with Ning Zhen, who once served as a county magistrate and now no longer relies on the salary of a military household to survive, Ning Peng still works in the local health office, but he cannot afford to offend the Zhu family, so he can only teach his younger brother a lesson, which probably means letting his younger brother To discipline my daughter.
Ning Zhen also looked confused and said helplessly: "I... don't know anything about this at all. Speaking of which, I haven't seen my little girl for many years..."
Ning Tong lived an unhappy life in Chengguo's palace, and she married far away from Nanjing. Ning Tong also hated her family for ruining her marriage, so she basically cut off contact with her family and occasionally wrote letters back home. They all say things that are neither painful nor itchy.
In these days.
Originally, it was emphasized that married daughters throw water away and let their daughters go home to visit at will, which will make the neighbors think that they were divorced by their husbands. After a woman gets married, she will follow her husband and follow her son after his death, and will not come back if nothing happens. natal family.
"Then why don't you go talk to your niece?"
Ning Peng was very anxious.
Zhu Hu said coldly: "My grandson Zhijie was not qualified to inherit the title of Duke before, but he was promoted to Anbian Bo based on his own ability. Now he has established a government and established a government, serving orders in front of the army, and the back door is open to the public." There can be no trouble, if anyone makes me, the Duke of Chengguo, the laughing stock of others, I, the Duke of Chengguo, will not let her have an easy time!"
"Yes, Madam, please calm down. I will let my brother persuade my niece so that this kind of thing won't happen again."
Ning Peng almost slapped his chest and said, I will take care of this matter.
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Ning Tong's reconciliation with Zhu Feng was directly hindered.
Zhu Hu took Zhu Lin directly to the official residence with murderous intent. Before arriving, she sent someone to notify Ning Tong and asked her to kneel and wait at the door of the back hall.
Ning Tong is also stubborn.
There is no turning back when the bow is drawn.
Now that she has decided to reconcile with her husband, she cannot give up because of someone's dissuasion. As for the Ning family... she feels that the Ning family does not need a female descendant of their own to bear anything.
Kneel down and ask her to admit her mistake and take it back, but she can't do it.
Zhu Hu arrived at the official residence.
I met the main relatives of Duke Chengguo in Beijing, and there were a lot of guests who came to curry favor with her, the matron of the family.
From the Chengguo Palace to Zhu Fu's generation, the branches had dispersed.
In addition, the Chengguo Palace has recently been appreciated by the emperor, and Zhu Fu and Zhu Feng, father and son, have been entrusted with important tasks. Naturally, there are many people who come to curry favor.
Mrs. Zhu Hu's attitude towards Zhu Lin was not so kind when she met the guests. After meeting the guests, her attitude towards Zhu Lin was not so kind.
"Your father and brother are not in Beijing, how do you become the head of the family?"
Previously, Mrs. Zhu Hu was embarrassed to teach her eldest grandson a lesson in front of outsiders, but now she couldn't help it.
Zhu Lin said: "Grandma, don't be angry yet. You should be aware of Zhijie's situation. He..."
"In your words?"
The old lady glared at her eldest grandson.
No one else knows what kind of bullshit Zhu Zhijie looks like, how can a grandma know?
Zhu Lin sighed: "In the past two years, Zhijie has even brought everyone back to the house. This time when he went to Liaodong, he went in and out together... This made the second sister-in-law very embarrassed... No one can blame me."
"boom!"
Mrs. Zhu Hu slapped the table and said, "Even if she dies in the Duke's Mansion, it was her fate!"
Zhu Lin originally wanted to say a few words for his siblings, but after hearing this, he stopped.
Who made him, the eldest grandson, the most incompetent person in the Zhu family now?
Let him go to fight, but he has no ability; let him give birth to a son to inherit the incense, and a bunch of wives and concubines have been quiet recently; now the old lady comes to the capital, she blames him for not bringing up the family tradition?
Darling, where are all this? Does it have anything to do with me?
It made him start to doubt his life.
Just as he was talking, the woman who had been sent by the old lady to search Ning Tong's room came back with a bundle of things in her hand, threw it on the ground and said, "Mrs. Madam, we just checked. In the bedroom of the Second Young Madam, we searched. Come out with these things. There is also this booklet...it is Feng Yue's thing and cannot be seen."
As he said that, someone from behind escorted Ning Tong's little maid in and pinned her to the ground.
Mrs. Zhu Hu took the book handed over by her mother-in-law, flipped through a few pages, became furious, threw the book on the ground, and said angrily: "Say, your wife, there is someone outside? And where did these books come from?" Come? If she doesn’t confess, drag her out and beat her to death or maim her, no matter what!"
(End of chapter)
