Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

Although Zhu Yuanzhang believed Zhu Tao's statement, he also found it very strange, so he asked Zhu Tao, "Tao'er, what is the principle of this thing you are talking about, can you tell us in advance?"

But Zhu Tao put it off, and said with a smile: "Father, there is no rush for this matter. When Cousin Taiping brings Yanchuan Shiye back, my son will be able to show you my new invention."

In fact, the use of Yanchuan stone liquid to burn charcoal for ink as mentioned in Mengxi Bi Tan is only a primary usage, and later generations will know that the so-called Yanchuan stone liquid is oil.

But facing the few people in front of him, it was difficult for Zhu Tao to explain clearly to them with modern theories.

In this case, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped asking questions, and told Zhu Tao to take good care of Mr. Liu and make him recover as soon as possible, so he took Zhu Biao and others back to the palace.

Three days later, Yun'er, who was delivering facial cleanser and towels to Zhu Tao, suddenly heard Zhu Tao yell, "Finally signed in to this thing, great!"

Yun'er went in and saw a strange thing in front of Zhu Tao's eyes, she didn't recognize it, so she asked Zhu Tao about it.

"Master, what is this? It looks so strange. I haven't seen it before."

Naturally, Zhu Tao couldn't say that he signed it, so he replied with a smile: "This is the textile machine I just invented. With it, the efficiency of spinning cotton will be greatly improved."

However, cotton is still in the experimental stage for the time being, and it has not yet matured on a large scale. It is like a cart that does not need a horse. It will be amazing later, but it is still too early.

At this time, it is time to plan ahead and make some preparations for things that will happen in a while, so Zhu Tao ordered Yun'er to call Old Tang over.

Old Tang looked at the loom in front of him. Although he didn't know what it was, he knew that his young boss would come up with some new things from time to time, and it was not unusual to have a new invention.

"Master, what do you want me to do?"

Zhu Tao nodded, and said with a smile: "Old Tang, you immediately find some skilled craftsmen to imitate this thing, as many as possible. Make at least two hundred before it matures."

It was not the first time for Old Tang to carry out such a task. To him, this was nothing at all, so he replied happily.

"Don't worry, young master. There are many skilled craftsmen in Zhujiazhuang. The blueprint is so fine that it doesn't take much effort to make it. Just rest assured."

After another period of time, Zhu Di came to Zhu Tao's Zhuangzi with a sad face and said.

"Cousin, there is something you need to help with. Now the army has decided to make the northern expedition, but it's already winter, and cotton-padded clothes are unsustainable for a while, and there are not so many quilts. I'm working for the State Commerce Department, and the higher-ups asked me to purchase These are for military supplies, and I was stumped for a while."

Zhu Tao patted Zhu Di on the shoulder, said with a little complacency.

"Fourth cousin, these younger brothers have been prepared for you a long time ago, come with me, you can have as many cotton-padded quilts as you want as long as the price is right."

Zhu Tao led Zhu Di to a hall, but found that everyone here was busy spinning cotton.

And in the corner next to it, there are also many cotton cloths and cotton clothes that have been woven, which can almost be described as piled up like a mountain.

Zhu Di went to the corner and squeezed the woven cotton padded clothes with his hands. He immediately felt warm and soft. He picked up a set of cotton padded clothes and put them on, feeling very good, warm and not bulky.

So he was overjoyed and asked Zhu Tao.

"Cousin, how many cotton-padded clothes and quilts do you have here now? I'll give you three times the market price. I want as many as I have, and I'm still ordering another [-] sets."

Zhu Tao smiled, and he was quite proud of his achievement.

"Brother Si, if you say that you are working for the State Commerce Department, you are really rich. Don't worry, let alone 20 sets, even [-] sets, I can afford it here."

Only then did Zhu Di pay attention to his surroundings. These workers were working hard on weaving.

And they shake something by hand, put cotton in it, and quickly complete the weaving process with extremely high efficiency.

It should be said that compared with the previous cotton bow, it is much stronger, and its efficiency has increased by more than ten times.

So Zhu Di asked very curiously: "Cousin, what is this thing?"

Zhu Tao introduced to him: "Cousin Si, this is the weaving machine that my younger brother just invented, and it is more efficient than the cotton bow weaving method before."

This is really too polite. Compared with the loom, it is not only taller, it is already higher than the sky.

Zhu Di took a look at Zhu Tao, and said to himself, this kid has such abilities, why doesn't he come out to be an official?

If he can come out to be an official, then with his extraordinary talent, he will definitely become a person who shines through the history, and it will be of great benefit to the national economy and the people's livelihood.

So Zhu Di revisited the old matter and said to Zhu Tao.

"Brother, with your ability, why don't you come out and find a job as an official? It can be regarded as thinking about the people of Ming Dynasty and benefiting all living beings."

Before Zhu Tao could answer, Zhu Di continued.

"I don't dare to say anything else. This invention of yours, if I recommend you to the National Commercial Department, at least you can be a third-rank official."

After all, Zhu Di was only the King of Yan, not Zhu Yuanzhang, so he could not arbitrarily appoint an official and make a wish, saying that the third-rank official was already beyond his authority, and he still had to ask for an order.

However, after listening to his words, Zhu Tao waved his hands again and again, saying helplessly.

"Fourth cousin, don't mention this matter anymore. I just want to be a dandy who eats, drinks and has fun. I don't want to be an official. I don't even want to be a duke, let alone a third-rank official?"

Zhu Di thought about it too, but he didn't want to give up such a good thing as a textile machine, so he proposed to Zhu Tao to purchase it.

After all, it is better to teach people to fish than to teach them to fish. With the textile machine, then the Guoshang Division can organize its own workers to weave cotton cloth on a large scale.

However, Zhu Tao quickly rejected his suggestion, and the reason was very simple.

"Cousin, if you want cotton clothes, I have more than one, but I still can't sell you this loom."

Just when Zhu Di sighed and was about to give up, Zhu Tao added another sentence.

"I'm going to wait until Zhu Di rebels to offer this thing, and it will probably save my little brother's life."

After going on and on, and this topic was brought up again, Zhu Di felt helpless. Could it be that he wanted to rebel against this fact?