What Zhang Mingwei gave out were naturally various glassware for experiments.
This may be the benefit of time travel!
If it develops naturally, then it will definitely be based on some situation and what kind of things will be used, and then you will think about the design, and then find a glass factory to customize it. If you think it’s really useful, you’ll promote it!
This process, from encountering a situation to popularizing a kind of experimental glassware, may be a long process.
However, in today's Ming Dynasty, this situation will be achieved in one step, allowing more people to directly know what to use in any situation, and glassware is ready-made.
When Zhu Cixiang saw these sketches and saw lines under them, he was very surprised and asked about the situation.
Zhu Yuluo came over at this time and explained to him in detail.
The main reason why Zhang Mingwei came to Jingdezhen Glass Factory was actually for these utensils. Because after returning to the capital this time, there is a high probability that physics and chemistry will be officially unveiled.
Therefore, he only stayed here for two days. After mainly inspecting the situation in the glass factory, he left by boat and continued eastward along the Yangtze River, then to Yangzhou, and returned to the capital via the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
Prince Zhu Cixi also wanted to respond to Tianfu, so he left with Zhang Mingwei. Along the way, the two also chatted a lot.
From his side, Zhang Mingwei already knew that the promotion of the salt-drying method made those big salt merchants no longer dare to hoard salt and sell it at high prices. Overall, salt prices have dropped by half. And judging from the trend, there should be room for decline.
According to some private news, former private salt dealers have now changed careers. Because the risk of selling illegal salt is too high, their profits have dropped a lot, which is no longer enough for them to continue taking risks selling illegal salt.
In response, Zhang Mingwei decided to wait until he arrived in Yangzhou to meet Zhang Huangyan and listen to his thoughts and opinions.
But what he didn't expect was that when he arrived in Yangzhou, some of the top names in Yangzhou Fengyue Tower actually signed a petition to meet him. It is said that there will be a special performance of new songs, and I hope Mr. Xingguo will come to join us!
The person conveying this message is the young man Zhang Huangyan!
Seeing Duke Xing Guo, who was a little surprised, Zhang Huangyan carefully took a peek at Princess Kunxing next to him, and then quickly explained: "Here in Yangzhou, the top names gathered their own private money, hired people, and found a venue. Then they applied to the head office of "Ming Pao" for the qualification to set up a branch. At the opening ceremony, they decided to perform new songs published in "Ming Pao" to attract popularity. They happened to know that the Duke of the country was going to pass through Yangzhou? That's why they were so ruthless please!"
The matter of "Ming Pao" opening a branch in the south was actually given to Chen Yuanyuan from the beginning. Later, Zhang Mingwei and Zhu Yuluo were both busy with the war, so naturally they forgot about this matter.
Only then did Zhang Mingwei remember this.
To be honest, when Chen Yuanyuan was appointed as the editor-in-chief of "Ming Pao", the reason was to use her connections and reputation to quickly promote "Ming Pao" in Jiangnan.
Because "Ming Pao" is first and foremost a newspaper? It must be read by literate people.
Although the literacy rate here in Jiangnan is relatively high, ordinary people, even if they know a few words, will not spend this money to buy newspapers. What's more, ordinary people are not as concerned about politics as the people in the capital.
Therefore, generally speaking, "Ming Pao" must be spread first among scholars. Only if it is welcomed by them will it become more popular.
As far as this era is concerned, Yangzhou is the fashion capital of the Ming Dynasty. As for Yangzhou's fashion, it's really no one else who leads the trend, but the various fashion houses.
These romantic places are all very high-end. Generally speaking, literati have to be rich and talented to go there. This is especially true for the top names. The famous talents of this era all had interactions with Fengyue Chang. Even the exchanges between talented people were held at Fengyuechang, such as poetry tea parties.
If Yangzhou's top brand could devote itself to the promotion of "Ming Pao", such as organizing a discussion on a certain topic in "Ming Pao". Those who want to win the heart of a beautiful woman will definitely read "Ming Pao" carefully and get some insights of their own. In this way, "Ming Pao" will be more popular among readers.
In fact, Zhang Mingwei is not popular among scholars.
Although he is the Duke of Xingguo, his power is overwhelming now. However, when it comes to angry youth, those who may be dissatisfied with Zhang Mingwei are not the officials in the court, but the young people who are still studying.
Zhang Mingwei was actually not friendly to the gentry class, including his advocacy of clearing land in Kaifeng, Huguang, and Shu, checking hidden households, setting up field troops, etc. In fact, to a large extent, it affected the interests of the gentry.
However, his power was overwhelming and he could not resist directly. However, Zhang Mingwei's reputation among their class is unlikely to be good.
Those who can read are basically from this gentry class.
Are there any enlightened people?
Absolutely!
For example, Fang Yizhi, Huang Zongxi and others!
However, most scholars are actually ordinary people. Their own interests may be harmed, so of course they will not have a good impression of Zhang Mingwei.
Of course, a large number of people do not know Zhang Mingwei.
In this era, information was far less developed than in later generations. The spread of news is mostly by word of mouth. If someone deliberately distorts it, Zhang Mingwei's image will be tarnished.
In fact, even in later generations, the spread of this news will be very important.
The most obvious example is the presidential election in the United States. Why does it cost so much money?
This is because even if information is so developed in later generations, in order for people across the country to understand the presidential candidates' ideas and opinions, great efforts must be made to promote it.
This is even more true in the Ming Dynasty. Public opinion is not in the hands of just a few words.
Now, because of Chen Yuanyuan's background, the top names in Yangzhou have a role model.
By collecting money privately, you may be able to take shelter under the command of Duke Xingguo, and you will still have an income when you grow old in the future. And as long as Duke Xingguo survived, there was no need to worry about the Ming Pao Yangzhou branch being annexed by powerful men, or in other words, there was no need to worry about the mothers getting involved. Therefore, they connected in private and came up with this matter.
Although Zhang Mingwei didn't know the details, he could make a guess after thinking about it.
While he was thinking about it, Zhang Huangyan felt a little panicked when he saw that he didn't speak.
When I originally mentioned this matter to Duke Xingguo, I took into consideration that "Ming Pao" was actually the property of Duke Xingguo and was related to Duke Xingguo, so I spoke boldly.
However, the dignified Duke Xingguo, accompanied by Princess Kunxing, could be related to the romantic figure in Yangzhou?
As far as his identity is concerned, there must be some scruples!
Even if the top one invites you, so what? In the eyes of Duke Xingguo, he must be nothing!
As for making money for Duke Xingguo?
That's even more of a joke!
If Duke Xingguo has no money, how many treasure trays will he donate?
As for the little money that Ming Pao's Yangzhou branch might earn, Mr. Xing Guogong probably wouldn't even be interested in taking a look at it!
Thinking about this, the more Zhang Huangyan thought about it, the more he regretted mentioning it. He quickly said to Zhang Mingwei: "This is the subordinate Meng Lang. Such an undue invitation should not be mentioned to the Duke!"
Zhu Yuluo, who was beside them, kept a smile on her face and didn't speak, just looking at the two of them.
Zhang Mingwei came to his senses after hearing Zhang Huangyan's words, and immediately said with a smile: "Go and tell them that I will go tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll teach you a lesson later..." Zhang Huangyan thought that Duke Xingguo would definitely not go, so he answered subconsciously. Suddenly, he came back to his senses and said a little dumbfounded, "What the Duke means is... …Is going?"
"Go!" Zhang Mingwei nodded and said seriously, "Since they ignored the gap in status and came to your door because of your connections, there must be some difficulty. Otherwise, I believe they would not bother! In this case, I am going to see what difficulties they will have!"
Speaking of which, in fact, Zhang Mingwei himself is not as rich as outsiders imagine. It can even be said that he himself does not have much money!
Moreover, at this time, his mind was not on this aspect. The expansion of "Ming Pao" is actually very expensive. Therefore, in this early stage, opening a branch of "Ming Pao" was to give a model to various places, such as Yangzhou. Then the branch in Yangzhou will print and sell it, and the income will be commissioned. This mode is the most worry-free expansion mode.
He had been fighting in the north and south before, but now that he was passing through Yangzhou and the Yangzhou branch was about to open, he naturally wanted to go and see the situation.
After hearing his words, Zhang Huangyan was still a little hesitant, so he reminded Zhang Mingwei: "My lord, will this...will this...damage your reputation?"
He almost didn't say that the princess was still with him!
After Zhang Mingwei heard this, he immediately laughed and said to Zhang Huangyan without looking at Zhu Yusao: "Do I need to care about my reputation? As long as I do things upright, don't worry about what others will say!"
As soon as he heard this, Zhu Yuluo next to him smiled, and his eyes turned into crescent bays. It was obvious that she appreciated this statement.
After Zhang Huangyan heard this, he looked ashamed for a moment and said nothing more. The matter was settled.
Naturally, Zhang Mingwei also asked him about the salt administration. With the army watching the situation and the prince nearby in Yingtian Mansion supporting him, there was basically no big trouble.
So, after talking for a long time, it was already dusk, and Zhang Huangyan said goodbye and left.
When the next day came, Zhang Mingwei saw that the time was almost up and was ready to go to his special concert. Because those songs were basically written by him.
Before leaving, he found that Zhu Ailao had not followed, so he smiled and said: "Let's go and see together."
