After the fourth master and I wear each other [Qing wear]

"There is no need for rewards."

Yinzhen directly refused, and Wu Fuyi had no expectation of what kind of "surprise" Wu Fuyi was willing to prepare for him.

However, I am still willing to speculate on what the old ghost is going to do to invite Khan Ama into the game.

With Wu Fuyi's style, he would not rashly talk about studying the Western theories of Newton and others, and even the things he mentioned at the beginning seemed to be inconsistent with them.

The so-called chain sets are interlocking, and people are not aware of it at the beginning.

That should be inferred from the things that King Yong needs to deal with right now, and now he is going to promote vaccinia vaccination.

How to optimize the vaccinia vaccinia so that the vaccinia is easy to store, transport, inoculate, etc. Those medical issues are studied by Zhang Yan and other vaccinia doctors at the research station next door.

For the emperor, the promotion of vaccinia is definitely beneficial, but it is necessary to solve the problem of where all the money comes from?

Going from the treasury means arguing with the Ministry of Household Affairs. The person in charge of vaccinia promotion is likely to fall into a passive position, and it is easy to have interest disputes with the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs.If you want to turn passive into active, you must try to find special funds for your own use.

"You want to give Khan Ama a way to make money."

Yinzhen recalled the recent conversation, since Wu Fuyi asked him to speculate, there must be clues to be found.

What is the right way to make money?

Yinzhen thought of something that Yinzhen casually mentioned in the teahouse before.It costs 200 taels of silver to buy a box of Newton's treatises, which is as expensive as glass windows.

In the 35th year of Kangxi, that is, five years ago, the imperial glass factory was established.It is under the jurisdiction of the Hall of Mental Cultivation Office under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The location of the glass factory is not located elsewhere, but it is located near the entrance of Xisi Canchi, which is located one hour ago, and is very close to the Xishiku Church under construction.

This site was chosen because Gillion, a missionary from Germany, was proficient in the art of making glass.Kangxi appointed him to undertake the construction of a glass factory, and he chose the area where foreigners gather.

The glass factory was established five years ago, and most of its technology originated from the West.The items produced are mainly optical instruments and exquisite ornaments.The number of glassware is scarce, and the cost has always been high.Owning a glass product can be described as a symbol of either wealth or wealth.

As for the glass windows that Yinzhen mentioned in the teahouse, they were not made by the imperial glass factory, but were transported across the ocean from Europa.

The glass factory failed to develop the production technology of large pieces of glass, and glass is known to be fragile, so the price of a piece of window-sized glass is as high as 300 taels of silver.

Yinzhen had a flash of inspiration, did the old ghost master some kind of glass recipe?

If there are low-cost but high-quality glass sold at a rare price, the money obtained can be used as special supplies for the promotion of vaccinia.

"Is it glass?"

Yinzhen couldn't help asking expectantly, "Going to Canchikou today is not just to pick up books, but also to take a look at the imperial glass factory. Next, you want to go inside and observe on the spot, so as to determine whether the technology can be used in practice."

"Crack, crack, crack—"

Wu Fuyi applauded without hesitation, "Congratulations, you got the answer right."

Yinzhen can guess accurately without any other prompts, which shows that he is also good at guessing people's hearts.

Wu Fuyi felt a little regretful that Yinzhen rejected her proposed reward.

"You guessed it, I can provide some cost-saving methods for glassmaking. Since you guessed it, really don't want rewards?"

Yin Zhen shook his head seriously.He will never regret not being paid for nothing.

"Ok."

Wu Fuyi didn't force it, "This generous gift has to be given away. The mansions of Twelfth and Fourteenth have basically been completed, and the mansion of Brother Thirteen is still under construction. You have always cared for Thirteenth Brother, and this time you have to give it to me as well." Order something."

What rewards can be transferred?

Yinzhen instantly thought of an outrageous possibility.

In terms of time, the construction of Yinxiang's mansion started at the same time as the [-]th and [-]th, because it was time for all three of them to get married and divide the mansion.Since Concubine Min passed away two years ago, Yinxiang had to observe mourning for three years, so the construction progress of his mansion also slowed down.

Today, the mansions of Yinxuan and Yinzhen are almost completed.Yinxiang still has one year left to take off his clothes, and it's time to build his mansion quickly.

"Are you going to give Yinxiang a full set of glass windows?"

Yinzhen tried his best to restrain the ups and downs in his tone, but he was still somewhat surprised.

"You guessed it again, this is a gift from the fourth brother to Thirteen."

Wu Fuyi said it casually, in her opinion glass is really worthless.

It is said that in the necessary formula for time travel, glass must occupy a place.

Going through endless cycles, tinkering with a few practical glass recipes is a temporary pastime and a backup for emergencies.

Now it comes in handy.

It would be difficult for her to produce exquisite glass ornaments immediately due to the difference in aesthetics and craftsmanship, but the technology of large glass windows is not difficult, and there are several different ways.

Which one to use specifically requires an on-site inspection of the existing equipment in the glass factory.If the equipment is not up to standard, a batch can be produced by ourselves with the current technology.

The imperial glass factory is equipped with top-level skilled workers, so it is really not difficult to do it.What's more, there is no need to mass-produce glass windows at present, and it is necessary to grasp the balance point of low quantity and high price.

On the whole, Wu Fuyi prefers the Mingwa technique to the windows that are used for lighting.

The ancient windows were mostly pasted with paper, which had poor thermal insulation.

Before the appearance and popularization of glass, skilled craftsmen also thought of trying to make windows that take into account both lighting and warmth.

Take clam shells and polish them into square thin slices, and put the thin slices together to form a complete window.

This process is not as transparent as glass, but the looming translucency is interesting.

The sun shines, and the light penetrates the clam shells, spreading across the room like a dream.

Looking up, you can see the different patterns of each clam shell, and you can also see the art brought about by different arrangements.Sitting quietly in the house, it seems as if you can hear the breeze blowing across the lake, and the sunlight shining on the clamshell windows is just like the blue waves of the lake.

This kind of window is called Mingwa, which began in the Song Dynasty and spread in the rich and powerful families in the Ming Dynasty.Isn't it better than glass?Isn't it closer to nature than glass, and more charming and artistic?

It's not even rare.People couldn't get clear large pieces of glass, so the price of glass was insanely high.

Having said that, every era has different value judgments.

These days, glass is what's sought after.Large pieces of glass are all imported, whether in Jiangnan or Beijing, there are only a handful of people who can install them.

Therefore, to provide glass windows for the thirteen princes' mansion, in the eyes of outsiders, it is simply extravagant!

"you……"

Seeing Wu Fuyi casually verifying his guess, Xu Zhen was speechless for a moment.

Want to say that the old ghost is wealthy and extravagant?No, the old ghost just said that it can be changed to a low-cost glass production process. Glass is worthless, so it can't be called spending money like water.

"What am I?"

Wu Fuyi signaled Yinzhen not to be too grateful.

"Don't thank me too much, I'm easy to talk to. You cooperate with my work, and I am willing to fulfill your wish and take good care of Thirteenth Brother."

Yinzhen took a deep breath, wondering if Yinxiang could bear such care?On second thought, no one is more suitable than Yinxiang.

After the glass windows are made, it is necessary to find a personal house for a craft display to arouse other people's desire to buy.It must be installed in the palace, but whether it is to change the windows of the palaces of the queen mother, emperor, and concubines, it is not a place to visit.

Relatively speaking, after the thirteenth elder brother's mansion is completed, there will always be a new house move-in banquet.

Going with the flow and entertaining a group of people, it is logical for some people to see the appearance of the glass window.

Why must it be Yinxiang, not other princes?

Not for anything else, because Yinxiang is also regarded as the emperor's favorite.

If it wasn't for his love, his biological mother, Zhang Jiashi, would not have been posthumously conferred the title of Concubine Min.

The third elder brother Yinzhi was also demoted to Baylor because he violated the rule of shaving his head within a hundred days of Concubine Min's funeral, which can explain a thing or two.

Since the fourth elder brother is going to launch a glass window installation model, he will not be so stupid as to not pass Kangxi's consent.

So who will the emperor agree to pretend to be?

The fourth elder brother had to consider multiple factors when presenting the candidate.

Don't be obtrusive, it is most suitable to meet someone who is doing renovations; you can't be flattering, such as suggesting to install it for the prince or Zhijun Wang's family, it seems that you are suspected of standing in line.

Finally, personal emotions must also be considered.

The king of Yongjun reported a candidate, he couldn't be too selfish, but he couldn't be too selfless.

It must also be considered that the emperor is willing to let the other party be an example, and it is Kangxi who is willing to show that he has a preference for that son.

On the whole, Yinxiang is not the most suitable.

Yinzhen pondered a lot in his mind, and finally had to admit that Wu Fuyi's proposal was correct.

At the same time, he also recalled it.

Fortunately, I firmly rejected the so-called guessing prize.Otherwise, wouldn't there be a scene of "the fourth elder brother would spend a lot of money to build a crystal palace to make a smile on his face"!

Thinking of the kind of rumors hanging over my head, I can't help but feel goosebumps in my heart.

Yinzhen glanced at Wu Fuyi coldly, the old ghost really likes digging holes for people.This time it wasn't just digging a hole, it was predicted that he would refuse when digging the hole.

The rumors about the fourth elder brother and Wu Zai Fujin couldn't get out, but it was enough for him to bear the heartache alone.

"what happened?"

Wu Fuyi's tone was puzzled, as if he really didn't understand what Yinzhen was thinking. "Is there anything else you want to add to this plan?"

"No."

Yinzhen has no expression on his face, maintaining a good habit of talking less.Reticent to speak is to stop quietly, so that the old ghost will not see his depression.

"It's fine if you don't have one. You continue to learn English, and strive to be able to answer children's questions at your fingertips as soon as possible."

Wu Fuyi didn't tease Yinzhen too much, she also had to make preliminary preparations, and it was time for the imitation book master to appear again.

What inspired Si Age to engage in glass windows?

First, Kangxi set up a glass factory, and his son followed his father; second, he hoped to be better than the Europeans, rather than relying on imports.

A piece of glass window is priced at 300 taels, and such huge profits cannot only be made by Westerners.

Ji Li'an, a missionary, was used by Kangxi and was in charge of all kinds of manufacturing in the glass factory, but there were always foreigners who were not used by the Qing court.

Otherwise, why haven't I got a complete recipe for making large pieces of glass since I traveled across the ocean to sell glass windows more than ten years ago?

Four days later, Wu Fuyi brought a letter written in English, and entered the palace to see Kangxi.

"Is your body recovered?"

Kangxi hasn't seen the fourth child for some time.

It has been a month and a half since the contest between the two kings.

The fourth child lost the game and recuperated for more than half a month to get rid of the bruises on the surface.

Then he wrote a letter to ask for an order, hoping to stay in Zhuangzi in the northern suburbs, in order to protect the three children through the whole process of vaccinating safely.

Kangxi approved it, and also for the sake of allowing the fourth child to fully recover from the trauma.

There was no urging, and she waited patiently to see when the fourth child was going to enter the palace again.I want to see if the fourth child has been beaten up by the boss and has become depressed?

This is said because the follow-up of the promotion of vaccinia is still pending.

Theoretically, the fourth and eighth elder brothers who were in charge in the early stage were admitted to the nobles with the vaccinia experiment, and both of them can apply to continue the work.

Half a month ago, Yinhu entered the palace and expressed a positive attitude towards work.

The promotion of vaccinia is inseparable from financial support, which is a set of plans.

First investigate the expenditures for popularizing vaccinia vaccination throughout the capital, and then ask the Ministry of Households to approve a sum of money to officially start large-scale vaccination.

Of course, there is a hidden subtext.

The eighth elder brother asked for the money from the household department, so he didn't have to bother others to manage it.

Kangxi did not immediately agree.

For one thing, the national treasury is not too rich, and a sum of funds for vaccinia is bound to be deducted from other places.

Secondly, Yinhu made this proposal, maybe he was thinking of going deep into the household department again.

Let Lao Ba go first to find out the number of people waiting to be vaccinated in the capital, and let the official allocation be released first on the grounds that the optimization of the vaccinia vaccine has not been completed.

Today, watching the fourth child enter the palace, I can see the difference between him and the eighth child.

Kangxi did not explicitly mention the promotion of vaccinia, "During this period of time, you took over Shishi's work and answered questions for the three children. I saw Shishi running to the library all day when he was a little master, and every day Even playing is omitted. This time it's your turn, you can't be free while resting on the Zhuangzi, right?"

To be honest, not really.

But Wu Fuyi couldn't tell Kangxi that although he had things to do every day, he wasn't forced at all.It is Wu Yinzhen and Cian Fujin who are really learning from the sea and working hard.

"I don't think it's hard work for Huihan Ama. I think you were busy with government affairs when you were vaccinated, and you came to see third brother and son every day."

Wu Fuyi spoke naturally, as if he always remembered Kangxi's love for his son.

"Now, my son is resting on Zhuangzi. Reading a few more books is not worth mentioning. As you have always taught, it is always good to read more books. There is a golden house in the book."

After Kangxi heard this, his smile became gentler and more sincere.His son was grateful for his care and love, and this kind of filial piety certainly made him happy.

This meeting is not in a hurry to talk about business, so I asked with great interest, "What books have you read?"

"Some books in English. Hongyu is learning foreign language, and my son accompanied me to read it. I can't ask questions and don't know anything. I feel embarrassed."

Wu Fuyi started to talk about it, and caught a glimpse of a paragraph in a foreign language manuscript.

It roughly means that in 1688, someone in France made flat glass by pouring.Such glass is used in glass windows and full-length mirrors.

The English couldn't get the relevant technology if they wanted to, so they could only watch France make a lot of money with this glass manufacturing method.

"My son heard that the price of glass windows is very high. If we can sell them at a lower cost, there will be funds for the promotion of vaccinia vaccination."

Wu Fuyi expressed his wish to go to the glass factory for field inspection.

"In recent years, the glass factory has produced exquisite objects with the technical support of Mr. Ji. But after all, Mr. Ji is from a foreign country, and his creation style is also biased towards the West. The potential of the imperial glass factory has not been fully tapped."

This is very euphemistic.

Ji Lian is from Germany, does he serve Kangxi wholeheartedly?

Even if it is, there are places where he can't do it, such as failing to get out the huge piece of glass that is extremely expensive.

That being the case, the fourth elder brother is willing to give it a try, maybe it will have a miraculous effect.

Kangxi couldn't help being taken aback when he heard the words.

The fourth brother was defeated by the boss. It is a good thing that he is not depressed, but he will apply to go to the glass factory to produce a large piece of rare glass that can be lived in. Isn't this stimulated so badly that it is whimsical?

To be honest, if the fourth child is really able to do it, it is comparable to the reincarnation of the God of Wealth.How can one believe this?

The author has something to say: In the article, the history of glass manufacturing in the Qing Dynasty, refer to the article "Research on the Imperial Glass Factory of Kangxi Factory", published in "Journal of Southwest University for Nationalities (Humanities and Social Sciences Edition)" 2008/10