"The country's high righteousness makes cement easy to use! The country's righteousness makes cement easy to use..."
Hearing Kuai Qi's shouts and watching Kuai Qi heading towards the Forbidden City, everyone was waiting, and then they realized what was going on.
The strong man scratched his forehead and asked Lan Tianbao with a puzzled look on his face: "What does this mean? Why can't I understand it?"
"Yeah, what kind of cement is this?" Others were also puzzled.
"The duke of the country is righteous, who is this duke?"
"..."
Although there were many Dukes of the Ming Dynasty, Lan Tianbao instinctively believed that the Duke mentioned by Kuai Qi just now must be Duke Xing! As for what kind of mud cement is, I really don’t know! Moreover, this clay is easy to use, what does it have to do with the high righteousness of the country?
To be honest, Lan Tianbao couldn't answer, so he said calmly: "There is no need to rush this matter. We will know the truth in two days!"
Everyone else who heard it was the same as them. They didn't understand what glass, cement, etc. were.
But they can feel that this should be a good thing, after all, it is here to report good news to the emperor!
Therefore, they all waited curiously for the official announcement from the court.
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In the Forbidden City, Emperor Chongzhen was discussing matters with Zhang Mingwei and others in the Wenhua Hall, when someone came to report the news.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was immediately overjoyed and quickly asked the first person to report the news to bring up the glass.
Of course, it would not be a package on your back when presented to the emperor, but a tray with several pieces of glassware on it, covered with a piece of red cloth.
Wang Chengen knew what was going on from beginning to end. He personally took it from the hands of the chamberlain and presented it to the emperor with a smile.
Under the expectation of all the courtiers, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't wait to uncover the red cloth, then looked at the pieces of glassware as if they were just looking at something, carefully picked up one and looked at it: "Well, not bad, not bad, this It’s the same as the glass crystal cup that Western monks offer as tribute!”
After finishing speaking, he carefully put it down, then picked up another one and said, "Is this a glass lens? Yes, yes!"
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After looking at it for a while, Emperor Chongzhen remembered something and quickly ordered Wang Chengen: "Come on, come on, take it down and show it to all the ministers."
After finishing speaking, he quickly turned to look at Zhang Mingwei and said, "Sir, how about you take a look too?"
"My slave obeys the order!" Wang Chengen responded happily, then carefully picked up the tray and carried it to the civil servant below.
Emperor Chongzhen was in a good mood, and then went to see the prince's memorial sent with him.
Only a few of the upper echelons of the Ming Dynasty, or the powerful southerners with developed commerce, had ever seen such things as glasses. After all, the Ming Dynasty did not have this, it was all brought by Western missionaries. What Ming Dynasty has here is crystal. However, crystal is well known to be expensive.
Those who discussed matters in the Wenhua Hall were all recommended by Zhang Mingwei and were promoted to higher positions at once. Some have seen it, some have not. At this time, everyone was surprised to see the glassware that Zhu Cixi specially selected and sent.
Min Hongxue, Minister of the Ministry of War, was the most knowledgeable. He held a glass and said: "Your Majesty, it is said that this product was originally only produced in the West, and it is very expensive. If His Royal Highness can make it, there must be many rich people in the south who will snatch it up." Gotta buy it!”
"Please take a look, my lord, this thing is crystal clear. If the literati get together and hold this thing while drinking wine and admiring the moon, it will be very popular!" Liu Zongzhou, the censor of Zuodu, who was standing next to Zhang Mingwei, also smiled at Zhang Mingwei. said.
After hearing this, Fang Yuegong, the former prefect of Songjiang who was recommended by Zhang Mingwei and was not only spared from prison but also promoted to minister of the Ministry of Industry, nodded in agreement and said: "The Duke may not know that this thing is in hot demand in the south, even those who Famous romantic places also use this to entertain wealthy and distinguished guests."
Zhang Mingwei listened to their introduction without taking it seriously and nodded casually in response.
When Fang Yuegong saw it, he thought he didn't believe it, so he emphasized again: "Everything the official said is true. The way the prince found this to make it is really a treasure tray, but I don't know how much it costs?"
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen had finished reading the prince's memorial. He raised his head happily and was about to speak when he happened to hear Fang Yuegong's words. He couldn't help but became speechless. Then he said with a smile: "Fang Qing doesn't know, this glass-making The law was created by Mr.
"..." Fang Yuegong was a little dumbfounded when he heard this. Then he saw other colleagues looking at him with smiles, and he suddenly blushed.
But he was also free and easy. After he came to his senses, he quickly saluted Zhang Mingwei and said, "I see, that's disrespectful!"
When Zhang Mingwei saw it, he smiled and said: "The manufacturing cost of this glass is actually very low. Now it can be sold to provide money for the court. The most important thing is that this glass has many uses, all of which benefit the people."
Regarding the matter of glass, I have already mentioned it once before, that is, when Fang Yuegong entered the court late and missed it. But everyone else knew about it, and they all laughed. They didn't know whether they were laughing at Fang Yuegong or were happy that the glass had been fired.
However, Min Hongxue was mature and prudent despite his age, so he explained to Fang Yuegong: "The Duke presented two treasure trays to the court, one of which was the method of making glass. In this way, the tax revenue north of the Yangtze River would be retained." In the local area, the court can also have a source of money, so that important events will not be delayed."
Upon hearing this, Fang Yuegong couldn't help but be shocked. He knew how expensive this glass object was, but he didn't expect that it was presented by the Duke of the State. There was also another good thing comparable to glass, and the Duke of the State also presented it to the court. ?
Thinking like this, he couldn't help but feel very emotional. He turned to Emperor Chongzhen and said: "Your Majesty, I am coming from the south of the Yangtze River. What I heard along the way is that there are quite a few criticisms of the Duke..."
"But you said that your husband only knows how to confiscate homes and is a cruel official?" Emperor Chongzhen was not surprised at all after hearing this and asked directly.
Folk rumors are now collected by Jinyiwei, and they will naturally pay more attention to the news about Duke Xingguo. As a person close to Zhang Mingwei, Zhu Yuyao certainly knew about this and had already told her father about it.
As soon as Fang Yuegong heard that the emperor knew about it, he immediately nodded and echoed: "Your Majesty is wise, and I think I should give justice to the king."
"What Fang Qing said is absolutely true!" Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile after hearing this, "There is a man who is almost furious. He must make the decision and give justice to the Duke. I have agreed long ago! Now this glass It has already been released, so it’s time to announce it!”
After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei naturally knew that the person Emperor Chongzhen was talking about was Zhu Ainao. When she saw the news, she was very angry and said she wanted to file a lawsuit.
When Fang Yuegong heard this, he couldn't help but be very curious and wanted to ask who it was, but what the emperor wanted to say just now had already been said. Since he didn't say it, he probably didn't want to say it, so he had no choice but to hold back and not ask.
But this was not easy to ask, but it did not prevent him from curiously asking another thing: "I wonder what the other treasure tray presented by the Duke is?"
Emperor Chongzhen heard this and was about to reply when suddenly there was another movement outside the palace. It was the memorial of Governor Zuo Yingxuan of Shanyong arriving. When the chamberlain handed over the memorial, he naturally said the theme: "The country's high righteousness, cement is easy to use!"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Look, just as we were talking, this memorial has arrived."
The prerequisite for the cement firing method to be announced to the world is to first prove that the cement is indeed as described. Governor Shan Yong first followed Zhang Mingwei's instructions to bake cement for the construction of the Great Wall defense line. If he uses the words that are agreed upon first, that is the best explanation.
When Fang Yuegong heard this, he knew that this unknown cement was probably another treasure tray presented by the Duke!
Sure enough, after listening to the memorial, Emperor Chongzhen, regardless of his emperor image, immediately laughed and said: "Zuo Qing's memorial said that this cement is as effective as Mr. said and is very easy to use. He predicted in the memorial It is estimated that the Great Wall defense line will be completed within a month. It will be at least one month earlier than originally expected. The most important thing is that it can save a lot of manpower and material resources!"
Upon hearing this, all the ministers congratulated Emperor Chongzhen one after another.
Emperor Chongzhen stepped down from the throne and came to Zhang Mingwei. He stopped smiling and said with emotion: "Everyone in the world knows that Mr. Tao only steals other people's wealth. I will give him justice tomorrow."
"Actually, I didn't care!" After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei just smiled and said, "Do good things with your heart. As time goes by, the world will naturally know about it."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said: "If I don't do it, some people will not agree and will blame me!"
Upon hearing this, several people in the palace knew who the emperor was talking about. After all, they will naturally know who the Duke is around over time.
Afterwards, Emperor Chongzhen summoned the General Affairs Envoy and asked him to issue a Di Bao to announce to the world. As for the content of the Di Bao, Princess Kunxing had already prepared it, and it was only transferred by Emperor Chongzhen to the General Affairs Envoy.
This kind of thing can also please the powerful Duke Xingguo, so the General Secretary is naturally very happy.
Therefore, after he returned, he immediately rushed to work, printed and distributed the sample of the imperial newspaper given by Emperor Chongzhen, distributed it to all the yamen in the capital, and quickly rode to the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty.
In this Di newspaper, it was announced that Duke Xingguo had donated glass and cement manufacturing methods to the court, as well as the uses of glass and cement, all of which were listed in detail. In addition, there is also the specific process ratio of cement, and the memorial from Zuo Yingxuan is published as it is as evidence.
There was even a piece of news for Bagua in this Di newspaper, that is, Zhongyuan Wubai in "Ming Pao" was actually the name of Duke Xingguo, also called a pen name.
Needless to say, when this official Di newspaper was distributed, it first caused a sensation in the capital.
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