Borrow the day to change the day

Towards evening, Zhong Jinwei had just returned to the Yamen of the Admiral of the Beijing Camp when he was recruited into the palace by Emperor Chongzhen.

Although this kind of thing happens from time to time, it is rare when it is getting late.If it wasn't something very important, I definitely wouldn't be summoned now.

Zhong Jinwei sighed as he was on his way. Daming is still an eventful year, and some big things happen from time to time. I hope it's not something that went wrong again.

When he arrived at the Wenhua Palace, it was already the time when the candles were brightly lit.But there are many people in the hall, including the chief assistant of the cabinet and other cabinet ministers, and Xu Guangqi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, is also there.

Zhong Jinwei saw that all of them were beaming with surprise.When I saw Song Yingxing was there again, I guessed that it was the result of the Glass Research Institute. I don't know if it is a microscope or a mirror?

As soon as Emperor Chongzhen saw Zhong Jinwei enter the palace, he said happily without waiting to be greeted: "Master Zhong, you have finally made the microscope as you said."

When the people in the hall saw Zhong Jinwei entering the hall, they all stepped aside to greet him.

In this way, Zhong Jinwei saw a desk with a microscope on the place surrounded by them just now.Yes, although this one is crude compared to later generations of microscopes, it is undoubtedly a microscope.

He was happy when he saw it, and asked with one mouth, "How much is this multiple?"

The people in the hall were a little surprised when they heard it, and looked at Song Yingxing, they didn't know such a professional question.

Song Yingxing was obviously stunned for a moment, and then immediately blushed, and replied with a lack of confidence: "I don't know the multiplier, but this microscope can see things that are usually invisible."

As soon as Zhong Jinwei heard this, he immediately realized that this was the Ming Dynasty, and the microscope had just been made, so the unit of measurement must have not come in time.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "I'm impatient. The microscope has just been made. But you can set a standard after you go back. You need to measure the unit of magnification. It must be accurate, because this microscope will be widely used in the future. .”

"Your Majesty, remember." Song Yingxing put away the joy he had felt before, and bowed to accept his order.

Emperor Chongzhen nodded while looking at it. People like himself were very curious when they saw the microscope, and admired such a miraculous thing.But Zhong Jinwei speaks professional terms, and he deserves to be a person from later generations.

Zhong Jinwei was a little curious, so he asked again: "How did this high-power microscope be made? I didn't have a clue when I went there two days ago."

Upon hearing this, Song Yingxing looked at Zhong Jinwei gratefully, and explained the whole process in detail.

Those cabinet ministers couldn't help but sigh secretly, this Song Yingxing is really lucky, to be able to discover this secret from a drop of water.

But Xu Guangqi's thinking is slightly different from theirs. He feels that everything in the world is related. It seems that science has a long way to go.

When Zhong Jinwei listened to Song Yingxing's narration, he nodded with a smile. Could it be that he is really a lucky star, where can he benefit from it?

He admired himself for a while, and then bowed to Emperor Chongzhen and said: "Your Majesty, I am sure that no one else or other country can make this kind of high-power lens at present. I suggest that after making it The law should be classified as the highest level of secrecy."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded repeatedly when he heard this, and immediately agreed: "It will be classified as confidential, and no one will disclose it."

At this moment, Wen Tiren asked Zhong Jinwei: "Marquis Zhongxing, do you think this thing is widely used?"

"Yes, medicine, chemistry, physics, etc. will all be used, and it is the most basic tool." Zhong Jinwei said.

"Then how to sell such an important thing?" Wen Tiren was actually concerned about this.

A unique, yet very basic tool that is sure to earn a lot of money.

Zhong Jinwei was taken aback when he heard this, then looked at Emperor Chongzhen and found that he was also very concerned about this issue.

He thought for a while and then replied: "This high-powered microscope was developed by the Glass Research Institute, and its ownership should be shared by the state-owned enterprise and the imperial court, because the institute is provided by the imperial court and funded by the state-owned enterprise. It is better to authorize the institute to the state-owned enterprise." , set up a factory dedicated to the sale of this microscope. The research institute is not responsible for production and sales, so it will continue to conduct research and strive to produce new good things."

For these officials now, they think that the imperial court and state-owned enterprises are actually the same thing, so they have no objection to what Zhong Jinwei said.

However, Zhong Jinwei continued to plan: "Because this microscope is a basic product, I suggest that the price should not be set too high. And it is stipulated that it cannot be exported..."

"Master Zhong, what is an exit?" Emperor Chongzhen asked after hearing this.

"It's just sold to other countries, foreigners. If they want it, it's okay, just increase the price ten times, or a hundred times, and then sell it to them. For now, it's not too much to give them high-powered microscopes. "Zhong Jinwei turned to Emperor Chongzhen and replied.

Emperor Chongzhen nodded when he heard that, it is a good thing that he can make a lot of money.

"In addition, I suggest that state-owned enterprises should use part of the profit from selling microscopes to reward glass research institutes, so as to encourage them to develop more profitable things."

As soon as Zhong Jinwei's words fell, Wen Tiren smiled and said: "Marquis Zhongxing, just now His Majesty has appointed Changgeng as Weibo."

Zhong Jinwei was taken aback when he heard this, and then posted a Weibo.

Seeing Zhong Jinwei's stunned look, Wen Tiren explained: "Because this microscope sees microscopic works, so it is named Wei Bo."

The Wei Bos of Gun Pao Bo and Song Yingxing were not hereditary, so Emperor Chongzhen granted them the title, and these civil servants had no objection.After all, their inventions will bring huge benefits to Daming and have epoch-making significance.

Only then did Zhong Jinwei realize that he had been made an earl, and he immediately congratulated Song Yingxing.Then he continued to turn to Emperor Chongzhen, and explained again: "Your Majesty, this microscope is not only the work of Uncle Wei..."

No matter how Zhong Jinwei is called, he feels awkward, so why can't he change to something else, he must post a Weibo.

"The craftsmen in the research institute have also contributed a lot. More importantly, the research institute as a whole needs their cooperation in future research and development, and their overall enthusiasm needs to be stimulated. At the same time, it is also to let those with expertise know the benefits of joining the research institute. , so that more and better products can be developed. Therefore, I still suggest that a part of the profits of state-owned enterprises selling microscopes should be shared by the glass research institute.”

After Zhong Jinwei finished speaking, he looked at the faces of the civil servants in the palace, and explained again: "Of course, how much profit to take out is up to His Majesty to discuss with the adults."

Hearing this, Xu Guangqi first spoke in agreement: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal."

Probably because of Zhong Jinwei's last sentence, the other civil servants had no objection at this time, and they all agreed.

This move can bring greater benefits, and Emperor Chongzhen will naturally not disagree.

In the end, the imperial court decided that the share of the research institute would be very low, but Zhong Jinwei no longer worried about it. With such a precedent, at least it can be started benignly.

When he came home, he thought about getting some high-power microscopes for his wife first, and supported Archie's interest in action.