421 Competition and Enterprising

Style: Historical Author: Call the skyWords: 3033Update Time: 24/02/20 19:09:56
Zhu Cixiang was originally stationed in Wuchang Prefecture, Huguang, but after half a year, the reorganization of the farmland was completed, and he returned to Yingtian Prefecture. However, when he heard that Zhang Mingwei was leaving from the Yangtze River and wanted to see the glass factory first, he immediately came to Jingdezhen.

At this time, on the dock, Zhu Cixi looked at Zhang Mingwei who was a little surprised with a smile.

"Sir, I heard that you cross the Shu Road in winter. I was really shocked!" Zhu Cixiang's first sentence was with a bit of complaint.

Then, he turned to look at Zhu Yuluo who was smiling, and also blamed her: "Don't you know the importance of Sir? Why don't you stop Sir for such a dangerous matter?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuyao raised her mouth slightly and said with a little helplessness: "There are always a lot of reasons for things that Mr. has decided. Can I stop him?"

At this point, she suddenly smiled again and said, "Sir, he has composed another piece of music. Do you want to listen to it?"

She understood that Zhu Cixiang, like her, was very curious about everything about future generations. And the music composed by her husband must be famous for future generations, so she used this to divert her royal brother's attention.

Sure enough, when Zhu Cihong heard it, he asked curiously: "What song?"

When Zhu Ainao heard this, she hummed briskly: "You are brave and high-spirited. You passed the Golden Bull Road to protect peace and defend Shu. You are protecting your hometown. A good man of the Ming Dynasty..."

The two brothers and sisters were chatting, Zhang Mingwei didn't care, he just looked at Jingdezhen in the Ming Dynasty.

In later generations, he once visited Jingdezhen. But looking at it now, it is completely different from what I had in mind.

Come to think of it, in this era? There are no high-rise buildings yet? This is the biggest difference.

However, looking at the crowds of people outside where the imperial officers and soldiers were isolated, he felt that the prosperity of Jingdezhen was beyond his imagination.

In a better place near the pier, judging from their clothing, there are many people dressed as businessmen.

In the dock area, there are also many shops and restaurants, and the commercial atmosphere is very strong.

It seems that Jingdezhen is indeed the capital of porcelain. Businessmen from all over the country have come here after hearing the news? It has boosted the local economy, right?

Is he looking around? Zhu Cixiang had finished listening and turned his attention to Zhang Mingwei. He found that he was looking around and said with a little pride: "Sir, this Jingdezhen is much more prosperous now than when I first came here!"

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Zhang Mingwei turned to look at him a little surprised.

"It's all the popularity brought by businessmen from all over the country! The conditions of the local people have also improved a lot!" When Zhu Cixiang said this, he suddenly sighed, "But all of this is actually the credit of Mr."

"..." When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he was a little speechless and said, "I've never been to Jingdezhen? How come it's my credit!"

After Zhu Cihong heard this, he motioned to Zhang Mingwei to follow him, and at the same time explained: "Because Mr. donated the glass formula, the factory is located here!"

Riding on the horse, he pointed with his hand to the area where there were many merchants, and then continued to say to Zhang Mingwei: "Look, most of the merchants over there come to the glass factory to purchase goods. The number of people is so large that the output is huge." If you can’t keep up, you’ll just wait here.”

"Oh!" When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he thought that was the case. He thought that it was him who put down the rebellion and made Jiangnan peaceful, so the trade routes became prosperous!

But if you think about it, this factor should also exist.

Just like that, they rode horses as they talked, not going to the county seat, but directly to the glass factory.

From the beginning to the end, because it was the prince who greeted them, the Jingdezhen County Magistrate had no chance to talk to Duke Xingguo and Princess Kunxing.

The people of Jingdezhen who were watching all heard that Duke Xingguo was coming, so they all put down their work and ran over to watch.

After all, Duke Xingguo's reputation in the Ming Dynasty is now at its peak. If you miss this opportunity, you may never see it again in your lifetime.

"It turns out that Duke Xingguo is so young. I really didn't expect it!"

"Yes, I didn't expect that either. He is so young, but so capable. No wonder the emperor made him a Duke at once!"

"That's right, I led the troops to fight, and then the bandits caught wind of it and surrendered. Now the world is at peace."

"That's not the reason anymore. The title of Duke Xingguo has been sealed a long time ago. Is it because you know the glass formula? And the cement formula, they were all presented to the court by the Duke."

"Ah, such a good thing is like a treasure trove. The wealth is pouring in. Did you see that businessmen from all over the country are rushing to buy this glass. It is such a pity that the Duke of the country dedicated it to the court like this!"

"What do you know? Your Majesty is doing this for the country and the people, right?"

"..."

Of course Zhang Mingwei couldn't hear these words. For safety reasons, the imperial officers and soldiers kept some distance from the common people. Zhu Cihong rarely saw Zhang Mingwei, and kept chattering in his ear, which made him unable to distract himself from what the people were saying.

Zhu Cixiang was heard saying excitedly: "Sir, the income from this glass factory is now the largest source of revenue for the national treasury. Do you know how much it is?"

"How much?" Zhang Mingwei was a little curious after hearing this. He didn't worry about this, so he asked casually.

Zhu Cixi stretched out his hand and waved it and said: "Last year it was one million taels. So far this year, there are already 2.6 million taels. It is estimated that by the end of the year, more businessmen will come from other places, and at least four million taels will be turned over to the national treasury." More than two, five million taels are possible."

When he said this, he was beaming with excitement and said, "Sir, do you know? In the past, the national treasury's annual income was less than three million taels, and over the years, due to the war, the income has been increasing. Young Master. My father has been worrying about this money every day! Now that things are better, not only is the world a lot more peaceful, but the revenue from the treasury has increased again. According to my mother, my father’s smile has increased a lot!"

No, the Ming Dynasty is in sight and everything is developing for the better. How could Emperor Chongzhen be so sad again!

But of course Zhang Mingwei would not say this, so he took the opportunity to ask Zhu Cihong about the specific matters of the glass factory.

So Zhu Cixiang immediately started talking non-stop until they arrived at the glass factory.

This glass factory occupies a very large area, but even so, there are tall walls built around it. And on the outside of the wall, every three or four feet away, there was a soldier standing guard. And at a glance, Zhang Mingwei could see groups of patrolling soldiers.

Judging from the tight security of this glass factory, it is probably about the same as the Forbidden City.

Entering the gate of the glass factory, there is a large square. Everyone from the glass factory is here to greet them.

Later, Zhang Mingwei learned that the workers in the glass factory were all enclosed in the factory and could not go out. Their families are also there.

The glass factory is very strict about confidentiality.

Think about it, the most important source of income for the Ming Dynasty's treasury, whether it is Zhu Cihong or Emperor Chongzhen, must be very concerned about it, and leaking secrets is strictly prohibited.

Zhu Cixiang took Zhang Mingwei to visit the product exhibition area in the factory as soon as possible.

The building itself of this product exhibition area is different from ordinary houses. The roof is not made of tiles, but of pieces of glass. The light is very good.

In the room, there are all kinds of glass products on the shelves, which is a dazzling array.

As soon as Zhu Aona came in, she was attracted by so many transparent and beautiful exhibits. Ignoring Zhu Cixi at all, he ran over to take a look.

Zhang Mingwei, accompanied by Zhu Cixiang, also visited.

I have to say that there are indeed many skilled craftsmen in Jingdezhen. Just a piece of glass, they made all kinds of tricks on it. As long as porcelain can be found, glass can be found too.

However, no matter how many tricks there are, in Zhang Mingwei's opinion, they are still limited and are not beyond his expectation.

After having an idea in his mind, Zhang Mingwei asked Zhu Cihong: "I have said before that the glass formula can be fine-tuned. By adding different things, you may get a variety of different glasses. Is this thing being done here? ?”

"Ah..." Zhu Cixiang was talking happily when he was suddenly asked by Zhang Mingwei. He was a little dumbfounded. When he came back to his senses, he scratched his head and said: "Sir, these glasses are too busy now. Don't be in a hurry, right?" "

Zhang Mingwei knew as soon as he heard that it would be easy to maintain success without the pressure of competition.

So, he shook his head and said: "This won't work! Let me ask you, can today's large, full-page glass be made?"

Having said this, he pointed to the roof and said: "Your roof is made of small pieces of glass. Isn't it possible to make a large piece of genuine glass?"

Zhu Cixiang looked up and smiled awkwardly.

"Also, are there any more precise telescopes and microscopes coming out?"

"Has the glass mirror problem been solved?"

"..."

Zhang Mingwei said a lot in one breath, which made Zhu Cixiang couldn't help but smile bitterly, and then said: "Sir, I understand, I will definitely arrange this later!"

After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei said seriously: "The knowledge in this glass is still very deep, and someone must continue to research and develop it. In the future, the glass factory will have to pay for the budget, and research and development must account for one."

At this time, he had an idea in his mind to set up a glass branch factory in the north, or one in the west. And there must be a mechanism to allow these factories to compete with each other.

Of course, the person in charge of these glass factories can still be the prince.

After talking about this, Zhang Mingwei took out the sketch drawn by Zhu Yuyao and said to Zhu Cixi: "These utensils need to be produced on a large scale. This is the basis of scientific and technological experiments, especially chemical engineering, which is a completely new field in the Ming Dynasty. , the products produced in this area will change this era in the future. I won’t emphasize how important it is.”

Zhu Cixiang was embarrassed by Zhang Mingwei's words. When he heard this, he quickly took it and immediately promised: "Sir, don't worry, I will take care of this matter myself."