Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 108 Good wind relies on strength
Let’s talk about Lai Shangrong later.

After leaving Xue's house, he went home and called Hu Si, and sent someone to take his greeting card and go to Zhongshun Prince's Mansion and Tian's house to announce the good news, and then drove to the glass workshop outside the city.

Telling King Zhongshun and the Tian family was not the purpose. It didn't matter whether they were late or early. I just wanted to pass the news to the emperor's ears through them. Especially today, Xiu Mu had lost the opportunity, and the memorial process was too slow.

The so-called work done well is not as good as reporting well.

Especially in this feudal society, only Jane who is in the emperor's heart can prosper and prosper, which is why he wants to send the first batch of produce to the palace.

He doesn't mind being laughed at, but in fact, those who laugh at him may be saying that the grapes are sour.

Of course, in addition to the emperor, three gongs and nine ministers, the officials of the six departments cannot be neglected, so part of the subsequent production must be used to contribute to the cabinet and yamen.

His ultimate goal is to stick close to the emperor's mountain, with roots all over the court.

In his opinion, the so-called backer is actually used to intimidate, and that is obvious.

The roots are deeply buried in the ground and intricately connected. Although they are not visible, they can stabilize the basic market at critical moments.

Only with a complete backing and foundation can we thrive in this era.

In the past, others kept quiet about it. Although papermaking technology has been improved, papermaking technology is only an improvement in technology after all, and paper is a luxury product for ordinary people, but it is not worth mentioning to the bigwigs in the court.

Glass is different. The current value of a one-meter-square piece is enough to make these big guys stunned, and this ability to make money out of nothing is at least enough to attract attention.

The so-called good wind sends me to the blue clouds by virtue of its power. For Lai Shangrong, glass is his good wind.

Only by setting up the God of Wealth of the Great Xia Dynasty and supplementing it with some means can we be able to thrive in this era.

This is why he only has [-]% of the soap shares so far.

Without an adequate foundation, no matter how much money you have, it will be nothing but rootless water and may even bring disaster.

Ignoring Huang Xin and Zhang Bingchen who arrived early, they walked straight towards the two leading craftsmen.

While walking, he deliberately shouted loudly: "Mr. Wu! Mr. Jiang! Thank you for your hard work! Everyone has worked hard too! Your wages will be doubled this month!"

Lai Shangrong knows this truth.Therefore, the reward should not be excessive. A month’s salary should be neither too much nor too little, so that you can truly feel the incentive, and you will not be too disappointed if you don’t have it in the future.

He waved to the craftsmen who heard cheers around him, and then brought Wu Qinian and Jiang Maocai to the workshop before saying, "Can you try making a mirror?"

"According to your instructions, I made a few noodles from the scraps there."

As he said that, he took out two mirrors wrapped in silk from a cabinet in the house and handed them over.

Lai Shangrong looked through it. Although it was not as good as the silver-plated mirror in his previous life, it was already a crushing existence among its contemporaries.

Due to the relationship between technology and raw materials, silver-plated mirrors cannot yet be produced, so the next best thing is to make tin foil mercury mirrors.

Originally, he only planned to re-process it to increase the added value, but after hearing the secrets of the harem described by Yu Chuan a few days ago, he has been thinking about it.

Since the emperor is not solely focused on government affairs, it is necessary to do what he likes. Moreover, these concubines in the harem use the mirrors they have dedicated themselves to. If there is no conflict of interest, I believe they will not be in trouble.

Because the mercury was poisonous, he specially ordered the back of the mirror to be painted, and told him to make all the leftover materials into a uniform dressing mirror in preparation for presenting to the emperor.

As soon as he finished explaining, Eunuch Zhou, whom he had met once, walked in.

"Master Lai quickly follow me into the palace, the Holy Spirit summons!"

Lai Shangrong handed over a banknote, turned around and told Yuan Chengtao: "Send the assembled glass to the palace gate, and I will report it to the emperor later!"

Then he asked someone to take some cakes to satisfy his hunger on the road, then got into the carriage and galloped towards the palace.

This was Lai Shangrong's third time entering the palace, and he was a little more calm than before, all the way to the imperial study.He saluted the emperor and said:
"The first batch of produced glass ministers has been installed and will be sent to the palace gate later to replace the glass windows for the emperor!"

"Flat body! Give me a seat!"

After Lai Shangrong put his butt on the stool, Emperor Zhenglong said calmly: "It's difficult for you to have a good intention, but this first batch should be sent to the Daming Palace to be loaded on my father first!"

Everyone hurriedly bowed and said: "The emperor is benevolent and filial!"

Then he heard Emperor Zhenglong say: "I am not in a hurry here. The ministers in the cabinet are worried about state affairs. I will change it for them later!"

Everyone couldn't help but flatter him again.

Lai Shangrong couldn't help but secretly thought, no wonder he came from behind to win the big position. With this ability to win over people's hearts, the veteran cabinet ministers couldn't help but shed tears of gratitude.

The emperor's operation also frustrated Lai Shangrong's original plan to replace the cabinet with glass windows.

Taking this opportunity, Lai Shangrong also looked around. In addition to King Zhongshun, Tian Guoshu, and Qining, there were two more people. One of them was somewhat similar to Chen Jie from the State Administration Department. Lai Shangrong guessed that he was the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Chen Yiwen, the other is dressed as a military commander.

When he was confused, he heard Emperor Zhenglong say: "You have made great achievements this time, have you thought about what reward you want?"

Lai Shangrong hurriedly expressed his loyalty and said: "It is a minister's duty to share the worries of the emperor and the court!"

Fortunately, the villain put the emperor in front of the court.

Emperor Zhenglong seemed to understand the difference and said with a smile: "You should be rewarded for your merit! Of course I won't treat you badly if you serve me wholeheartedly!"

Then the conversation changed: "Even if I am wronged, I will remember it in my heart!"

Lai Shangrong hurriedly expressed his loyalty and said: "Thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness. How can I be wronged as a minister?"

Emperor Zhenglong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Do you have a charter for the distribution of equity in the glass workshop?"

This product has just been developed and has not yet been floated. There are no regulations. Obviously the emperor meant something. Lai Shangrong hurriedly bowed and said: "I was just going to ask the emperor for permission!"

Emperor Zhenglong raised his hand in vain and said with a smile: "I have said that I will never treat meritorious ministers badly. You have met Qining. These two are also my loyal ministers. You can discuss with them later about buying shares! "

"The minister obeys the order!"

King Zhongshun immediately introduced: "These two are Chen Shilang and Qiu Duwei!"

Lai Shangrong secretly said that sure enough, he had speculated about Chen Jie joining the State-owned Enterprise before, and now it was confirmed.

Captain Qiu must be Captain Yulinwei and the father of Qiu Yiwu who fought against Feng Ziying.

Emperor Zhenglong said again: "I will reward you with a secret right first. From now on, I will send someone to collect it every ten days! The rest will be rewarded after the court has passed!"

Lai Shangrong hurriedly thanked him, and Emperor Zhenglong asked about the future planning of the glass workshop.

Lai Shangrong also took the opportunity to say: "Weichen thought that glass can be processed twice and made into mirrors for sale, which can increase the added value. I just ordered the state-owned craftsmen to start making it, and it is estimated that it can be presented to the emperor in two days!"

Naturally, it would be difficult to tell the emperor a harem in front of so many people, but when the dressing mirror is delivered to Emperor Zhenglong, I believe he will understand it!

The Western missionaries also brought glass mirrors to Daxia, but due to the bumps in the sea, they were all about the size of a palm and not as smooth as float glass.

Therefore, the emperor was no stranger to glass mirrors. After listening to Lai Shangrong's report, he praised it again.

After the eunuch came to report and the glass from the State Administration Department was delivered, Lai Shangrong left the imperial study and followed Xia Shouzhong to the palace gate to hand over.

(End of this chapter)