Lord Wang touched the soil on the ground, rubbed it between his fingers, and said, "The soil quality is not bad. Let's start turning it over now. What does the Junior Tutor plan to plant?"
Moonlight took a box from the tray behind the maid. The box contained various seeds, all in transparent boxes about half the size of a mobile phone, and each box was thoughtfully labeled.
While rummaging through the seeds in the box, Yue Fuguang took out the seeds she wanted to plant.
She said, "We'll plant strawberries and watermelons for fruit, and a lot of vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, bok choy, purslane, and spinach. We'll plant these for now, and then plant some flowers after the house is finished."
She bought several kinds of flower seeds from the system store, but because there wasn't enough glass, she could only build the greenhouse for growing vegetables first.
It's not completely finished here yet. She wants to put another layer of cement on the outside of the bricks and stones. It will look a bit ugly, but it should keep the insulation better.
There was also glassmaking. Her eyes darted around, and she looked at Xie Zhiyan with a friendly smile, saying, "Your Highness, it's good that Lord Wang is here. Would you like to come out with me for a cup of tea?"
Xie Zhiyan smiled gently and said, "Then I will accept your offer. Please, Young Master."
Yue Fuguang led him to a pavilion near the pond in the courtyard of Mingyue Pavilion, where fruit and snacks were already laid out on the stone table.
The snacks and fruits were all purchased by Yue Fuguang from the system store.
There were many kinds of desserts, and they tasted good. These were some of her favorites.
The other plate contained colorful fruits of various sizes and shapes, all of which the prince had never seen before.
Yue Fuguang gestured to him and said, "These were all gifts from friends. Your Highness, why don't you try them and see if they suit your taste?"
After eating a large, purplish-red cherry, His Highness the Crown Prince thought it was just right for his taste. Every fruit has a different texture, yet they are all equally delicious.
And those pastries, sweet and delicious, were flavors he had never tasted before.
After seeing the Crown Prince eat all the fruits and snacks on the table without any hesitation, Yue Fuguang thought that if this person could survive, he would be capable of great things just by being shameless.
She asked, "Would Your Highness like to earn some pocket money?"
The Crown Prince's first thought was, "Does Yue Fuguang need money?"
If that's true, he wouldn't mind contributing his personal savings.
Thinking this to himself, he asked aloud, "How does the Junior Tutor plan to make money, and what can I do to help?"
"That's right, knowing there's no such thing as a free lunch," Yue Fuguang nodded in satisfaction and said, "You saw the glass in the greenhouse just now. Do you think we could make money if we sold that?"
The prince paused, gently putting down the cup. He seemed to be thinking of something, but still asked earnestly, "Does the Junior Tutor still have glass in his hand?"
Yue Fuguang spread his hands and said, "We don't have that kind of glass for the time being, but I know how to make glass. Not only that kind of glass window, but also exquisite glass teapots, water cups, and glass vases like these on the table."
Ornaments like the jade horse-riding eagle on His Majesty's desk, and various other decorative items, can all be made into glass products. Would you be interested in getting involved?
The crown prince was speechless from the various things she mentioned. He was suddenly hit by a huge pie, which made him a little dizzy, so it's no wonder he was so excited.
Because he was the crown prince, he knew all too well the tastes of the upper class and knew how much money would be made if various glass ornaments were made as the Junior Tutor had said.
They can sell not only to the wealthy households of Dayan Kingdom, but also to the other five kingdoms, which are markets waiting to be developed by them.
He tried to keep his voice steady as he asked, "Young Master, what is the cost of making glass?"
Yue Fuguang thought about the raw materials for making glass: quartz sand, soda ash, feldspar, limestone, and borax. Except for soda ash and borax, these materials should not be expensive, and they can even be obtained from riverbanks and mountains.
She said, "Including labor, space, and other costs, I estimate that 70% will be profit. I don't know the specific prices here, so you'll have to calculate it yourself."
So she listed all the materials needed. She wasn't afraid that if the other party knew the recipe, they would abandon her and go it alone. She had that much confidence and influence.
Didn't you see how these people maintained a respectful attitude even when facing her, who was only eight years old?
They treated her the same way they would an adult, which showed that after learning about the 'divine tribulation,' they no longer saw her as a child.
"As for soda ash and borax, I also have a way to extract them, and the cost should be manageable. Do you think this business is worthwhile?"
The prince was shocked and disillusioned. He never imagined that such beautiful and clear glass was made from these inconspicuous stones.
He tried to calm himself down and said, "I think it's fine, but the profit is too high. We still need my father to protect our business."
Yue Fuguang nodded and said, "I'll just provide the technology and take 40% of the profits. You can divide the other 60% however you like."
In fact, glass will definitely make a lot of money in the future, so she doesn't care too much whether it accounts for 30% or 40% of the profits.
But she didn't want to give people the impression that she was too easy to talk to, or that she was naive and rich.
She never forgets her public persona, so it's best to maintain a certain distance from these people.
Upon hearing the distribution ratio, the Crown Prince hesitated and said, "Isn't it a bit too little for the Junior Tutor? I think we should split it 50/50, or you can have 60 and we can have 40."
Zhiyan knew that the most important element of this business was still the Junior Tutor's skill.
As for trade routes, with such good things, they don't even need to look for business themselves; business will come to them automatically.
Yue Fuguang shook his head and said, "The profit margin on glass is high, so 40% is enough for me. I hope that the Crown Prince can use the money to do more practical things for the common people."
The main problem is that she can't carry it with her; her system doesn't have system space, so she has to buy storage bags or storage rings to store things.
The storage bag cannot be taken with you; it can only be used in this world.
She can't afford a storage ring that can be soul-bound right now.
The Crown Prince bowed solemnly and said, "Yes, Zhiyan will not fail the teachings of the Junior Tutor, and on behalf of the people of Dayan, I thank the Junior Tutor."
Yue Fuguang nodded and said, "Besides glass, I also have a method for making cement. Speaking of cement, it has many uses. It can not only be used to build houses, but also to repair bridges and pave roads..."
Yue Fuguang explained the uses of cement to him in detail, and even painted a picture of a bright future for him, one where cement roads would be laid all over Dayan.
Although Xie Zhiyan was overwhelmed by her grand promises, he still happily accepted them all and guaranteed that he would do the business.
Yue Fuguang said, "The raw materials for cement are limestone, clay, coal, and gypsum, etc. The cost is not high, but it is labor-intensive. I will provide the technology and take 20% of the profits. You can decide how to divide the rest."
Xie Zhiyan knew that when she said "you," she meant her father, the emperor.
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Emperor Mingxi's hand trembled slightly with excitement as he held the two prescriptions brought back by the Crown Prince.
After calming himself down, he carefully examined the contents of the prescription.
Glass! Just by looking at the prescription, he could foresee that his private treasury would soon be flooded with money from all over the world.
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