Chapter 16 If you can’t get money, then you, Wei Zhongxian, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, will not stay with you anymore.

"It is human nature for a master to want to have a grandson. How dare his disciple fail to make it happen?"

"It's just that my disciple is only a junior, and it seems that he can't do much on this matter. But please rest assured, my disciple will go back and ask my father to come forward, and he will complete the matter. When the time comes, he will ensure that Enfu will marry a gentle and virtuous man.

Shudali’s master’s wife!”

Han Gui said with a smile.

Zhang Guoji said with a smile: "That's what I mean. It's really hard work."

"Master, where are you talking about?"

"My father has long said that Enfu is a talented person and has outstanding knowledge. He only hates that the Han family does not have a daughter who can be called a daughter, otherwise he would have taken the initiative to propose marriage. It is also a blessing for the Han family to help participate in this matter now, because you always think highly of the Han family."

Han Gui said pleasantly.

Then, Han Gui said again: "It's just that I don't know how long it will take to get married and finally have children. And you must be eager to have a grandson, but you can't wait. It's better to be like this. I have two stunning girls in my grandson's family."

The maids were originally raised to raise children. All of them have not yet been married when they are sixteen or seventeen years old. Now they are given to Enfu as a filial piety, so that Enfu can also know some things about the house before getting married, which is beneficial to

In the future, I wonder what your wishes will be when the heirs multiply?"

Zhang Guoji was about to refuse, but when he thought that Xiaochan was still young, it would be a good thing if two older maids came to teach Zhang Gui first, which would save Zhang Gui from getting into trouble, so he said: "Then it's better to be respectful.

Obey."

Han Gui therefore laughed and said: "Tonight, my disciple will ask them to send it in a car."

…

"Did you really send those two beautiful maids away?"

After Han Xu returned to his home, he asked Han Gui to report to him about his visit to Zhang's Mansion, and asked him a question at this time.

Han Gui replied: "Sent it away."

"It's actually cheaper than Zhang Gui!"

After Han Xu said this, he added: "Qian Muzhai has been thinking about these two beautiful maids in my house for a long time."

Han Gui said with a smile: "Just raise them again. Why should my father feel bad about this? There are a lot of people selling their sons and daughters today, and the prices are getting cheaper and cheaper. As long as you choose carefully, you can still get good ones."

Han Xu nodded and said: "Now that the emperor attaches great importance to family ties, the wet nurse and the emperor's younger brother are all staying in the palace, and even the relatives have given birth to children near Xiyuan. This family must be related to us. You go and check. I

Among the disciples and former officials of the Han family, which families’ daughters are waiting to discuss marriage."

"clear!"

…

"I asked you to come here to show you. I have already built the new carriage you presented me before. I even tried it, and it is indeed very reliable!"

Zhang Gui was in Xiyuan at this time, listening to Tianqi's words.

Next to Tianqi, parked was a new-style carriage equipped with rolling bearings.

After Zhang Gui heard what Tianqi said, he couldn't help but laugh and said: "Your Majesty is really amazing, you actually made it so quickly."

"It's a good thing that there are powerful clockmakers in the palace, otherwise, the rolling bearing you drew would not be easy to make."

Tianqi said with a smile.

"If they are to be widely used in the transportation of grain and grass and soldiers, it is not enough to rely on the superb craftsmanship of watchmakers."

Zhang Gui said suddenly.

Tianqi nodded and asked Zhang Gui: "What do you mean?"

"This rolling bearing must be mass-produced, that is, it must be manufactured in large quantities in the shortest possible time. The process must be simple and the talent of the operator must not be high. Only in this way can the cost of rolling bearings be reduced and a large number of

Such carriages are used to transport grain and troops, thereby reducing the loss of our Ming Dynasty in transporting grain and grass to nine sides."

Zhang Gui replied.

Tianqi thought for a moment, nodded and said: "In that case, the production of steel must also be increased. Otherwise, if it is still like now, a large number of carriages must be made with high-quality steel that has been refined for hundreds of times. How many people will be needed to refine it?

How long should you practice?”

"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"

"If it is just a plaything, it doesn't matter how high the cost is. If you want this carriage to benefit the country and the people, you have to go through some troubles. If there must be a distinction between the two, in my opinion, it is only used by dignitaries for fun and cannot be used for fun.

Objects produced in large quantities can be called handicrafts, which are exquisite and valuable, and are not beneficial to the country and the people; while objects that can be produced in large quantities and can be used by the court in large quantities and affordable by the people can be called industrial products, which are high-quality and low-priced and benefit the country and the people.

"

Zhang Gui replied.

"Handcrafts, industrial products."

Tianqi murmured, then suddenly smiled at Zhang Gui and said: "You made these two words well! I will think more about industrial products in the future. From now on, my hobby will not harm the country or the people, but will benefit the country."

Benefit the people.”

"That's exactly the truth."

Zhang Gui was very pleased that Tianqi had a strong understanding and understood what he meant so quickly.

In his view, although the Ming Dynasty was very rich in science and technology and had a large number of skilled craftsmen, who were able to turn gold into hair, burn porcelain into transparent glass and other magical skills, it has not been able to enter the industrial revolution because a large number of skilled craftsmen only satisfied the needs of powerful bureaucrats.

In order to meet their needs, we mainly focus on manufacturing handicrafts. The handicrafts are exquisite and ingenious, but they are expensive and are not conducive to popularization among the people and the value of promoting social productivity.

Industrial products are different. Industrial products pursue high quality and low price to meet the needs of the people. They can produce great economic benefits as soon as they are released.

Therefore, Zhang Gui consciously led Tianqi to actively invent and manufacture industrial products instead of handicrafts.

"In your opinion, how can this rolling bearing be turned into an industrial product?"

Tianqi asked at this time.

Zhang Gui then replied: "The core is to improve the method of steelmaking! Experienced watchmakers can cut good iron beads because the knives in their hands can cut iron like mud, and the bearings must also use good steel. This shows that as long as

Improve the steel-making method so that the steel used by watchmakers to sharpen iron-like mud knives and the steel used in bearings can be forged in large quantities, and then the rolling bearings can become industrial products."

After saying that, Zhang Gui took the initiative to invite Ying and said: "Your Majesty, you might as well give this task to me. I am willing to give it a try. I will first give you a sum of money, and I will go find some old blacksmiths and look through various classics.

Let’s see if there is any way to quickly make good steel and try it.”

"I have no money!"

Tianqi replied with some embarrassment and said with a sense of disappointment: "The national treasury is empty."

"oh!"

"Then His Majesty said nothing."

Only then did Zhang Gui realize that he had overlooked that the biggest problem of the Ming Dynasty during this period was financial problems.

"But you have aroused my desire to do this!"

After Tianqi said something, he glanced at Wei Zhongxian and said: "Since you have taken the initiative to take over the task of making steel and turning bearings into industrial products, then leave the task of making money to Wei Zhongxian. I am not treating one favorably.

Let you all have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds, after all, you are all my own family."

"ah!"

Wei Zhongxian hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this servant can only serve people, but can't make money!"

"As for the steelmaking, are you going to do it?"

Tianqi asked.

"Then this servant should go and increase the income of the emperor's internal funds."

Wei Zhongxian felt that it was simply impossible to turn some well-refined steel into cheap steel that everyone could use, so he chose to make money.

"You know how to do the easy thing, but you still don't have the responsibility of my brother-in-law! That day when Wang An was in trouble with me, and you had to be reminded by him before you dared to stand up, I saw it!"

Tianqi said angrily.

Wei Zhongxian felt that he was wronged. It is not easy to make money, but he could not refute Tianqi. He only said: "Yes, I am ashamed. I think that I am not as good as my uncle."

"What's rare is that you have self-awareness."

Tianqi then asked Zhang Gui: "How much silver do you need to make steel?"

Zhang Guidao: "I don't know, so naturally it is Han Xin who orders the troops. The more the better."

After hearing this, Tianqi looked at Wei Zhongxian: "Did you hear that? From now on, my brother-in-law will only ask you for money. You have to give him as much as he wants. Just keep a good account. But if you don't give it or can't give it, Sir Li Prisoner, please don’t wait any longer.”

Wei Zhongxian's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly felt a lot of pressure, but he did not dare to resist the order, so he could only reply: "I obey the order!"
Chapter completed!