At this time, Qin Ming pointed to the three-foot-high wall and said:
"Old Huang, is this flue built according to my drawings?"
The housekeeper Lao Huang replied:
"Yes, sir. But what is this flue used for?"
Qin Ming smiled and said:
"This is to increase the temperature of the greenhouse. This flue will be connected to the stove outside. In winter, as long as the stove is lit, the smoke will come in along the flue and come out of the chimney, so that the greenhouse can be heated. Warmed."
Wan'er, who had been standing by, heard the young master's words, and her heart was filled with deep admiration.
She only thinks that the young master is so powerful and knows everything, and she doesn’t know that there is nothing in the world that the young master can’t do.
Since this flue can heat the greenhouse, can it also heat the current house?
So Wan'er said:
"Sir, can we build some flues at home so that the winter can be warmer?"
When Qin Ming heard Wan'er's words, he reached out and pinched Wan'er's face and said:
"Well, my Wan'er is so smart. Did you think of it so quickly? Once the greenhouse is finished, I will ask Lao Huang to arrange for people to start modifying the flue at home. I have drawn the drawings and will give them to you later."
At this time, the housekeeper Lao Huang continued to ask:
"Sir, I have another question. This is not a house after all. It's empty except for the walls. Isn't it useful for keeping warm?"
Qin Ming heard Lao Huang's question and smiled:
"Well, I kept this side to let the sun shine in. But you are right, if you don't block it, it will still be too cold, so I plan to go to Chang'an City tomorrow.
Purchase some low-quality transparent cloth, which can not only keep the heat in, but also let the sunlight in. "
After hearing this, Lao Huang couldn't help but frowned and said:
"Sir, if we have so many large greenhouses, would they be too expensive if they were all covered with cloth?"
Qin Ming waved his hand and said:
"It's okay, Lao Huang, don't worry. Although we need a lot of cloth, once we grow the vegetables, not only will we be able to eat them in the winter, but we can also transport them to Chang'an City and sell them to the powerful at a high price.
I believe business will be booming by then. After all we are the only ones with fresh vegetables. "
When Lao Huang heard that it was profitable, he became very motivated.
"Since the young master has already made arrangements, I can rest assured.
The old slave will urge them to start construction as soon as possible. But Master, you are going to Chang'an tomorrow. Do you need me to go with you? "
Qin Mingze said:
"No, just bring Wan'er and a few servants. You can just stay here and keep an eye on the construction. In the evening, Wan'er will ask Wan'er to give you the drawings for renovating the flue at home.
After the construction here is completed, you can start remodeling your home first, after all, winter is about to begin. "
Upon hearing this, Lao Huang said:
"Yes, sir. I know."
Seeing that the matter here was almost over, Qin Ming said to Lao Huang:
"Then go and do your work. You and Wan'er are going back first."
"Yes, sir, please walk slowly."
When Qin Ming took Wan'er home, the sun was almost setting, and Wan'er went to arrange dinner.
Qin Mingze went to the study.
Sitting in the study, Qin Ming sorted out his recent plans.
Recently, in addition to vegetable greenhouses, Qin Ming is also thinking about making high-quality wine.
One is to make money, and secondly if you get injured in the future, you can also use high alcohol to reduce inflammation.
So I have to go to Chang'an tomorrow to buy some wine or distiller's grains.
In fact, when Qin Ming thinks of business, his first thought is salt production, steel making and paper making.
But considering that I have no identity and no background, I can't defend myself when I get these things, and it's easy to offend some vested interests.
These ancient pillar industries are basically controlled by aristocratic families and noble groups.
A little carelessness can lead to death.
In addition, getting sick in ancient times was a terrible thing. Ancient people did not pay attention to hygiene, so once there were natural disasters or man-made disasters.
As a result, a large number of refugees gathered in Chang'an, making it easy for plague to occur.
Qin Ming didn't know if there was any plague in the Zhenguan Dynasty, but just in case, he needed a better doctor.
As for the doctor during the Zhenguan period, Qin Ming knew that the miracle doctor Sun Simiao was known as the King of Medicine.
Since you have your mind on him, you have to consider how to attract him to your home.
Legend has it that the King of Traditional Chinese Medicine goes to the mountains all year round to collect herbs, and he is also a Taoist priest.
I don’t know if I can use some modern medical concepts to fool him into his own country.
In addition to these, Qin Ming also plans to form a guard team.
Of course, the main purpose of this escort team is to protect Zhuangzi from thieves.
So in addition to buying cloth, wine, and vegetable seeds tomorrow, I also want to see if I can get any news about Sun Simiao. Even if I can't find Sun Simiao, I will try to see if I can invite other famous doctors to come back.
Then there is the need to buy some domestic slaves.
There are too few people at home who can use it now.
According to Qin Ming's plan, the family needs various professional talents, including craftsmen and accountants. hope
I hope I can find the right person in Datang's "talent market" tomorrow.
Qin Ming sorted out the things he needed to do when he went to Chang'an tomorrow. Then I picked up the brush on the table and started practicing calligraphy.
In my previous life, because of their business connections, many people of high status liked to pretend to be intellectuals.
Qin Ming also learned a lot for people who came from the countryside and to get into a higher class.
Brush calligraphy is one of them.
Among all the fonts, the one he often copied was Song Huizong's thin gold style.
The reason why I like to copy this font is very simple. Qin Ming's important business partner at that time was a die-hard fan of Song Huizong and collected some of Song Huizong's calligraphy and paintings.
In order to have more opportunities to cooperate with him, Qin Ming did what he wanted.
Since he is practicing calligraphy, Qin Ming plans to write some famous poems or famous aphorisms in history, and then find someone to frame them after he is finished.
Decorate your own study room too.
After thinking for a while, Qin Ming decided to write "Inscription on a Humble House" and "Difficulty on the Road" first, and other famous aphorisms later when he had time.
The reason why I wrote "Inscription on the Humble Room" was entirely to pretend to be 13, while I wrote "The Difficulty of Traveling" was to motivate myself. Even though I traveled to the Tang Dynasty, I should not be defeated by the difficulties.
I have gained more than 1,000 years of knowledge, and I believe that there will be no problem in spending this life safely.
At this time, Wan'er pushed the door open and came in. Seeing that the young master was writing, she didn't disturb him, but just stood aside and watched quietly.
After Qin Ming put down his brush, she came closer and said:
"Sir, you wrote these two words very well.
And Wan'er thinks your poem is really well written, especially the last two sentences. Sometimes, when the wind breaks through the waves, the clouds and sails hang directly on the sea.
Although Wan'er doesn't know how to appreciate it and has never been to the beach by boat, these two sentences are very picturesque.
Wan'er only found out today that the young master is so good at writing poems. "
After hearing this, Qin Ming smiled and said: "Wan'er, you little girl, have you learned how to flatter the young master?"
