Chapter 187 Glass Making
"good."
Zhou Changqing agreed without thinking. She was right. If this was done well, the financial gains would be secondary. The invisible gains would be their biggest gains.
"This is two thousand taels of silver, which is considered as the initial operating capital. You can keep it first, and come to me for more if it's not enough."
As he spoke, Shen Xiangwan took out a stack of silver notes with a denomination of 100 taels and handed it to him. The profits from the printing were extremely huge, and many people would definitely want to get a piece of the pie. If Wei Chengyi could really get the military power this time, they would not have to worry. If he failed, they would have to quickly take over Datong County and plan for the political power of Chenzhou.
"yes."
After taking the banknote, Zhou Changqing carefully put it into his sleeve pocket along with the booklet.
"By the way, if possible, you'd better move to our place. The appearance of printed books will not only shake the interests of others, but also arouse the greed of many people. It's not safe for you to live there. In addition, if you help me, I will not treat you unfairly. For the time being, I will give you a salary of 100 taels of silver per month."
Since she has hired him, she will definitely be responsible for his safety. As for the salary, it is only temporary and will increase depending on the situation in the future.
"Well, I'll have to trouble you to arrange it. We don't have much stuff, so we'll move in later."
Zhou Changqing was also a smart man, so he naturally knew that her concerns were not groundless. It didn't matter to him where they lived, but of course his priority was their safety.
"Okay, you guys can go back first if you're fine."
Waving her hand, Shen Xiangwan leaned back in her chair. After finishing her business, she became lazy again.
"Then we'll take our leave first."
Having more or less figured out her personality during this period, Zhou Changqing was not surprised by her change of attitude. He clasped his fists and bowed to her before leaving with Gu Yunzheng.
Yuan Yue also left with them, while Yuan Ying stayed to continue accompanying Shen Xiangwan.
"I almost forgot something important. Let's go find Yuan Xiu."
Suddenly remembering the glass, Shen Xiangwan slapped her forehead and jumped up from the chair. After returning last night, she went back to her room to wash up, and today she was busy going to the county town to get gifts for the little cub. Until now, she has not seen Yuan Xiu and has not given him the method of firing glass that she has obtained.
"Ah? Yes."
Yuan Ying was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed her footsteps, unable to understand why she always thought like this.
Wei Chengyi took Qingying and Yuan Su away. Yuan Xiu, who was left behind, had to lead nearly two hundred guards to protect the safety of the Wei family, supervise various projects to ensure that everything went smoothly, and deal with various emergencies, such as Shen Xiangwan being ambushed today. His busyness was unimaginable for ordinary people. When Shen Xiangwan found him, he had just solved Zhou Changqing's problem.
"It's so easy to make colored glaze? Madam, are you sure you are not kidding?"
Looking at the method written on the paper, Yuan Xiu asked in disbelief. You know, that's colored glass, something very valuable.
Because to them, there is no difference between glass and colored glaze, Shen Xiangwan simply didn't bother to differentiate and told him directly that it was the method of firing colored glaze.
"Do I look like I'm joking to you?"
Rolling his eyes in annoyance, Shen Xiangwan's expression calmed down: "It records in detail how to burn colored glaze and related products, as well as the production methods of mirrors and all other things related to colored glaze. It shouldn't be difficult to make them. As long as we can make these things, we won't have to worry too much about money in the future. In addition, I want to replace all the windows in my home and school with colored glaze windows, and add a few more colored glaze tiles on the roof. You can ask the craftsmen to make these things for me first."
Maybe glass is worthless in the future world, but it is priceless here. With it, why worry about money not running into their pockets?
If she had thought of making glass just because of the problem of lighting at the beginning, now it was more out of practical considerations. It would have been fine if Wei Chengyi had not obtained the military power on this trip. If he had really obtained it, their expenses would have increased hundreds or thousands of times. Without a continuous and fast-growing business, they would be dragged down even if they had mountains of gold and silver.
"Well, I'll arrange it right away."
Knowing the importance of the matter, Yuan Xiu swept away his previous doubts and looked extremely cautious. As one of the deputy commanders of the imperial guards, he naturally knew the purpose of Wei Chengyi's trip to the capital city. They really needed a stable and substantial source of income. Although they also had an ice business, it was seasonal. When the weather was no longer hot, there would be basically nothing to do.
"Um."
Knowing that he was busy, Shen Xiangwan did not continue to disturb him. She turned around and left with Yuanying and Yuanyue. However, she did not go home. Instead, she crossed the stone bridge over the ditch and walked towards the village. The homestead purchased by the guards was very large, and the large area of land across the ditch to the end of the village all belonged to them.
Solid foundations have been built on both sides of the reserved road, and preparations have been made for the construction of a large number of houses. An ordinary courtyard will be built on the left, and the factory building designated by Chen Xiangwan will be built on the right. Truckloads of blue bricks are continuously transported in every day.
"Aunt!"
Seeing her from a distance, the little cub came running over on his bicycle and stopped steadily in front of her. In just one afternoon, he had completely mastered how to use the bicycle.
"lady!"
Dong Zi, who was following behind him, shouted crisply, and Wei Yunyi also ran over: "Aunt."
"good."
After patting their heads respectively, Shen Xiangwan grabbed a handful of candy for each of them and said, “Go play with your friends, run slowly, and don’t fall.”
"good."
The three cubs responded in unison. Wu Lixiu, who had just caught up with them, saw them running back again. After bowing to Shen Xiangwan, she immediately turned around and chased after them. Her job was to take care of the children, and she dared not let them out of her sight.
"Wanwan, why did you come out?"
Seeing her approaching, Zhao Yuping, who was chatting with Wan and the others, asked with a smile.
"Let's go out for a walk if we have nothing to do."
After responding casually, Shen Xiangwan raised her hand and greeted: “Aunt Wang is here too, what are you talking about?”
Not only are there Zhao Yuping and several sisters-in-law, Wan and Lin, but also Aunt Wang and many women in the village. Although every household raises pigs and collecting grass for the pigs is enough to keep them busy every day, after the sun sets in the afternoon, they will gather here to chat and joke, and share gossip about each household.
"What else can we talk about? Isn't it just that boy from the Zhou family and the girl Yun Zheng?"
Aunt Wang was also a straightforward person, and she immediately told Shen Xiangwan: "We were guessing when they would get married. It was also thanks to you that the Zhou family boy's illness was cured, and Yun Zheng girl can also have hope."
Didn’t Zhou Changqing and Gu Yunzheng just pass by here? So their topic naturally revolved around them.
[End of this chapter]
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