Great Song

Tossing and turning, upside down, busy for most of the night.Drenched in sweat, Zhen Qiong was so hot that she didn't want to be hurt, she hugged Mrs. Zhu beside her and didn't let go.

While drowsy, a wet towel was stuck to the back.Zhen Qiong trembled all over, wriggled like a flesh worm, and then let the towel wipe it.

A chuckle came from behind: "Did Qiong'er remember it?"

Zhen Qiong just wanted to plunge her head into the bamboo pillow.After being "educated" all night, even if you are happy most of the time, it still makes your muscles weak and dizzy.Can he be blamed for this?The principle of a magnifying glass and a telescope is not much different. Who knows that there will be a ban?Alas, I shouldn't have been careless just now, and said that I wanted to see the emperor's face...

Seeing his half-dead appearance, Han Miao laughed, and kissed that bare neck: "Whatever is on your mind in the future, please tell me in advance. It doesn't matter if you make less money, but if you get into trouble, it will be troublesome." gone."

The four words "making less money" are more effective than anything else!Zhen Qiong immediately responded, "I've made a note."

Thinking that a good optical shop was almost ruined by him, Zhen Qiong also felt a little scared.Alas, this Da Song is too complicated. It is safer to leave the matter of making money to Daguan Han.

Seeing that he agreed, Han Miao stopped asking and continued to wipe his body.Not long after, the sticky mess was wiped clean, and as soon as she felt refreshed, Zhen Qiong's eyes drooped again, and her head buried deeper.

Seeing that the person was about to fall asleep, Han Miao suddenly asked, "Is Qiong'er afraid of face saints?"

"Huh?" Zhen Qiong muttered in a daze.

"Why didn't you let Shen Kuo tell you about your achievements?" Han Miao always felt that this was a bit weird, so he couldn't help but still wanted to ask.

"...Do you understand astronomy?" Zhen Qiong asked in a nonchalant manner.

"I don't understand." Han Miao's numbers are not bad, but Tian Wen really knows nothing.

"I don't understand either." Zhen Qiong said sullenly, "I don't go to the Sitianjian, I don't make telescopes. I study nature, not light... huh..."

At the end, the sound turned into a small snoring sound.Are you really afraid of making a fool of yourself?Han Miao laughed, stretched out his arms and took the man back into his arms.

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"I've been exhausted all the way, is grandma okay?" Today is the day when grandma and Han Xia arrived in Beijing.Han Miao had been guarding outside the city early, and when he saw the chariots and horses at home, he immediately went up to meet them.

"Good! Good! It's only a few days away, and the old man can bear it. Fortunately, Xia'er has made arrangements." Mrs. Han hasn't seen her eldest grandson for half a year. When she sees someone now, she can't help holding his hand. Willing to let go.It’s only a few days’ journey from Anyang to Tokyo, which is really nothing to an old lady who often goes to the mountains to worship gods.Han Xia is still a caring person, staying at the hotel along the way, taking good care of her, and she didn't suffer at all.

Han Miao took a look at his younger brother and said with a smile, "Xia'er has really grown up and is capable of acting."

In the past six months, it was Han Xia who was stationed in Anyang to stabilize the foundation of Xihan.On the way, I was able to protect my grandmother safely and securely, so I can really say that I am safe.

Han Yan's face flushed slightly: "These are trivial things, brother running around in Beijing is the hard work. If there is no brother, I will not be able to go to Beijing at this moment..."

Even Han Xia himself didn't expect that he could go to Beijing to take the exam, which is much safer than in Xiangzhou.I was apprehensive before, but after hearing the news, it disappeared.For him, Brother really worked a lot.

"My brother, why bother to be polite?" Han Miao patted him on the shoulder with a smile.After speaking, the two brothers got on their horses respectively, guarded the old lady's carriage, and slowly entered the city.

The last time I came to Tokyo was 40 years ago.Mrs. Han didn't even cover the car curtain, leaning against the window, watching the scenery of Tokyo.From time to time, I still express a few words, saying that it is more prosperous than before.Naturally, Han Miao also introduced the scenery of various places in a funny way, which made the old lady nod repeatedly and was filled with emotion.

Walking and looking at it like this, until they crossed the Bian River, Han Xia realized something was wrong, and hurriedly asked, "Brother, isn't the house outside the gate of Changhe?"

When Han Xia was young, she also lived in Tokyo for a while.This is obviously not the way to go to Changhemen, but it seems to turn to Guanglimen in the south of the city.Could it be that something went wrong?

Han Miao said with a smile, "That house is next to Xiwazi, Zhou, and it's too noisy. I bought a new house in the south of the city. You and your grandmother live here, so it's quieter."

Mrs. Han also heard this, and she couldn't help but said happily: "The south of the city is near the Youshen Temple? Back then, your grandfather and I also made a wish in the temple, and it came true."

Youshen Temple is one of the several Taoist temples in Tokyo, divided into east and west.The Taoist temples on the east side are mostly rockery gardens, which are secluded and quiet, and are only for Taoists to meditate.On the west side is the main hall with double eaves. Countless viewing pavilions are built near the lake. There are countless believers and the incense is extremely prosperous.

Han Miao said with a smile: "It's right by the lake, and you can see Youshen Temple in the distance. The scenery is very beautiful. In the future, when Xia'er marries a wife, he can also live here."

These words made Han Xia blush, and Mrs. Han smiled even more happily, praising Han Miao for his carefulness.After walking for more than a quarter of an hour, the three arrived at the new house.This is also a courtyard with two entrances. The main courtyard has a small garden, which looks similar to the original mansion.But bypassing the shadow gate on the side, there is a larger yard next door, with pavilions, lakes, watchtowers and bamboo forests, and the houses are also exquisitely repaired. It is a good place to refresh your mind.

When Mrs. Han saw the courtyard, she smiled and said, "This courtyard is good. The bride is here. She must like it."

Han Miao also said with a smile: "What the grandma said is true. I have selected two suitable marriages these days, and the grandma must choose a good one."

"Really!" Mrs. Han's eyes lit up, "But the official family?"

"One is an official in Hangzhou, and the other is a doctor in the Ministry of Rites. Although the official is not big, his character is good. They are both innocent people. When the grandma is selected, I will ask a matchmaker to hand over the Geng Tie." Han Miao is still extremely concerned about his younger brother. Careful.With their current wealth, it is not good to cling to high officials.It's better to choose a lady who is well-educated and reasonable, who can harmonize with Han Xia.Han Xia's appearance is not bad, and his family is rich. When he passes the Jinshi examination, he will really be a good match.

Hearing this, Mrs. Han was very happy, and regardless of Han Xia's embarrassment, she asked Han Miao to speak carefully.Just arrived home, how can I make grandma tired?Han Miao said with a smile: "These grandchildren have ordered someone to write them out. The grandma should rest and have a meal. When the spirit recovers, it will not be too late to read."

Coaxed grandma to eat and went into the house to rest.Han Miao turned his head and said to his younger brother, "Follow me to visit my uncle in the afternoon."

In Tokyo, there is only one person who can call them "uncle".Han Xia immediately became nervous: "Do you need me to prepare anything?"

Han Miao shook his head with a smile: "Don't be cramped, just be the elder in the family."

The relationship between him and Han Qi is different now.It's not good if the younger brother is too cautious.

Han Xia had also received a letter from her elder brother, and knowing the reason behind it, she couldn't help but nodded emphatically: "All according to brother's orders!"

In the afternoon, the two went to the Prime Minister's Mansion.I handed over the post at the door, and after waiting for a long time, the steward came out with a smile and took the two of them inside.The Prime Minister's Mansion was actually not much bigger than the yard they bought, but Han Xia was still quite nervous.This is Mr. Han who single-handedly promoted his father!Wouldn't it be bad if he lost his composure somewhere?

However, after meeting the person, Han Xia realized that what his brother said was right.Han Xianggong treated the two brothers like elders in the family.Not only did they not have the official authority as imagined, but they also kindly greeted the grandmother's current situation and asked their brothers to serve the old man well.

After Han Miao answered one by one, Han Qi turned his head and said to Han Xia, "I've read your examination paper, and it should be fine to solve the test, but the Ministry of Rites test is not enough. You will end this autumn. If you can pass the test, you will be admitted." Study at Taixue for two years, so you can solidify your knowledge."

Hearing this, Han Xia was stunned.Isn't Taixue not famous nowadays?How to pass the examination, but to enter the Taixue instead?

Han Qi saw his doubts at a glance, and said with a smile: "The Taixue was founded by Fan Wenzheng, and the style of study in Suhu still exists, which is much better than other schools. Besides, if you want to start a school today, you can study with peace of mind. yes."

Today's Taixue was reformed by Fan Zhongyan, and Mr. Anding Hu Yuan promoted the "Suhu teaching method", which was still very famous during the Qingli period.But after the failure of the Qingli Reform, the Taixue family became cold again, and even the school buildings were not very complete.But these were not a problem for Han Qi.As the prime minister, he naturally knew the emperor's obsession with striving for innovation.Then inheriting Fan Zhongyan's behest and changing the style of Taixue, there will be no hindrance.

Nowadays, it is not difficult to enter Taixue. After passing the examination, it is enough to be recommended by someone.If they can really catch up with the restructuring, the students in the Taixue will be the first to benefit.

How could Han Xia fail to understand the meaning of these words, and couldn't help but stand up and bow in joy: "Thank you, Uncle!"

What is this trivial matter to Han Qi?Smiling and asking him to get up, Han Qi said a few more words of relief, then turned to Han Miao and said, "The Shibo Department in Quanzhou has been opened, and Jingsheng's sugar business can also make more money."

The point of these words is not white sugar, but the establishment of the Quanzhou Shipping Department by name.This was first advocated by Han Miao. If it can really increase business taxes, it will be a great achievement.It can even be said that mentioning Han Xia to enter the Taixue is also one of the rewards.

Han Miao understood, and smiled slightly: "This is all about my uncle's planning, and I just got some credit by the way. To tell you the truth, my uncle is going to open a new shop today, and I want to ask my uncle to give you some advice."

As he spoke, he took a box from his servant and handed it to Han Qi himself.

"Isn't it enough just to have a perfume shop that has become a lot of gold that day? You can't stay idle when you open a new shop." Han Qi cursed with a smile, and stretched out his hand to lift the lid of the box.Seeing what's inside clearly made him a little surprised, "Why isn't it a silver mirror?"

The news that Han Miao sent the silver mirror to the palace has spread throughout Tokyo.However, other stores have started to sell silver mirrors, but Han's perfume shop has not only sold this item for a long time.Han Qi thought that Han Miao was finally going to open a silver mirror shop this time, but who would have thought that what he sent was not silver mirrors, but several transparent lenses inlaid in tortoiseshell and red gold.

"The silver mirror is only slightly clearer than the bronze mirror. What is there to praise? These newly made mirrors are the treasures of the world's scholars." Han Miao smiled and took out the small one with a tortoiseshell handle from the box. Small round mirror, "For example, this lens can magnify the handwriting on paper and save eyesight."

Han Qi is also 60 years old now, so it is inevitable that his old eyes will be dim.Hearing this, he took the mirror curiously, and took a picture of the small words on the side of the box, and found that the words in the mirror were much larger, and he couldn't help but praised: "It really saves a lot of effort to enlarge the words." Less."

"There are more labor-saving ones." Han Miao took out another item.Those are two small round mirrors, the frame is made of gold wire, there is a curved arc in the middle, and there is a thin chain on the side.

Han Miao didn't give a damn, and explained: "This mirror is called the 'Longevity Mirror', and it is specially made for the elderly. If you have poor eyesight, you have to lift the book far to see the handwriting clearly. You can wear this mirror to save you trouble. As long as Put it on the bridge of your nose, and then read the book, and the handwriting will be as usual."

This is more unusual than the previous lens, Han Qi immediately asked the servant to fetch a book he usually read, and carefully placed the lens on the bridge of his nose.With such a straight back, and then looking at the book, it is really the same as what I saw before the age of 40.

"This mirror is good! Make two more, and I want to give it away." Han Qi hurriedly urged like an ordinary old man, regardless of his status as prime minister.His close friends are also at the same age now, which one is not disturbed by weak eyesight?In his later years, he could only listen to the younger generation reading, and couldn't even read the words clearly.With this thing, at least a few years can be relaxed!

"Boy, I have already prepared it. If the uncle wants a few pairs, just order it." Han Miao smiled slightly, "In addition to these two, there is another one specially prepared for young scholars. If you are young, you will not be able to see it." If the handwriting is clear and you have to be very close to see things, you can wear a 'enlightening mirror'. It's just that this kind of mirror can only be matched with the store. As long as you wear it, you can read and write without any hindrance."

What a smart person Han Qi is, upon hearing this, he pointed at Han Miao with a smile: "You kid, it's a good idea to choose Qiuwei to open a store!"

During the autumn period, I don't know how many scholars were going to take part in the Kaifeng government examination.Among them, those with bad eyes are even more uncommon.At this time, using him as the prime minister for publicity, are you afraid that you won't be able to win the name of the new store?Really good calculation!

Han Miao smiled slightly: "Why not benefit others and yourself?"

This made Han Qi laugh out loud.After putting away the glasses and chatting for a while, he ordered someone to send the two brothers out.It wasn't until he walked out of the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion that Han Xia let out a sigh of relief: "I really never thought of it..."

In just half a year, my brother was able to talk and laugh with Han Xianggong so happily, even if I saw it with my own eyes, it was unbelievable.

Han Miao smiled: "Among them, Daoist Zhen has contributed a lot. For example, if he didn't make transparent and flawless glasses, how could the prime minister praise them?"

These glasses are bound to cause a stir among scholars.It will also be of great benefit to the Han family.Han Yan never thought that knowing a glass would cause so many accidents, she couldn't help nodding: "Thanks to my brother for taking Daoist Zhen back home. He is really my benefactor."

More than just a benefactor.Han Miao smiled: "Han Xianggong has paved the way for you so far. This autumn test, you must pass the solution test."

Han Xia nodded immediately: "Brother will not be disappointed!"