Zhou Ren has been reading many books and learning a lot of knowledge these days, including the physics and chemistry books written by Shen Xi.
His subordinates also started learning, so the development of things was very fast.
This included the fact that Chenxi enabled them to make glass.
In ancient times, glass had already been made, but it didn't exist in the era when Chenxi traveled through time.
Furthermore, according to official history, the earliest glass in the East was a relatively simple low-temperature lead-barium glass, which would shatter as soon as it came into contact with hot water, making it impossible to make cups or other products. It was only used for some small decorative items.
Later, soda-lime glass was developed, which was sturdy and durable and less prone to cracking when heated, leading to its widespread use.
Shenxi knew some of the principles and had Zang Huatian find a lot of raw materials for Zhou Ren and others to study slowly.
The glass has now been produced.
That's why Chenxi thought of a greenhouse.
Once the glass is made, it can be used to build a greenhouse. Although the construction cost of such a greenhouse is not low, the crops grown there can also fetch a high price.
Making money is the only way to go.
Moreover, since he makes his own glass, he can sell it for a high price. Now, even an ordinary window costs a lot of money, and Chenxi has already earned his first pot of gold in the glass industry.
With the money we've earned from glass, we can definitely use it to build her a greenhouse.
Xiuwen has no reason to object anymore, right?
Shenxi has mentioned greenhouses more than once.
However, Qi Xiuwen refused to agree because the cost of heating the house was too high.
Construction costs are high, and maintenance costs are also high.
Moreover, at that time, glass had not yet been manufactured, and greenhouses were made according to the standards of the royal palace, so the finished product was indeed of very high quality.
Now, Shenxi has brought up the issue of greenhouses again.
Before Zhou Ren could answer, Qi Xiuwen rejected the idea again: "Chief, we still don't have enough money. Let's talk about the greenhouse later."
After a moment of contemplation, Shenxi wondered if Xiuwen still didn't understand her purpose in building the greenhouse.
"Xiuwen, are you afraid that I built the greenhouse for my own gluttony?"
Qi Xiuwen, whose secret had been exposed, couldn't help but feel embarrassed, but he didn't hide it: "Yes, sir, the greenhouse costs a lot of money and has high maintenance costs."
Shenxi couldn't help but laugh.
“Xiuwen, I built the greenhouse not for myself, but to make money.”
"Make money?" Qi Xiuwen had to retort: "Chief, even if we produce vegetables now, the money we make from selling them won't be enough to build greenhouses."
Shen Xi immediately assured him: "Xiuwen, the vegetables I grow are not ordinary vegetables. I guarantee that you will make money very soon."
Besides, I'm planting potatoes so that the yield can increase several times over as soon as possible, and so that the people can escape the days of food shortages sooner.
Qi Xiuwen fell silent.
He saw the high yield of potatoes, and if cultivation could continue even in winter, the seed problem could be solved much faster.
Seeing Qi Xiuwen remain silent, Shen Xi added fuel to the fire: "It's not that the glass has been made; I plan to use glass to build greenhouses, which will significantly reduce costs."
Qi Xiuwen's expression softened further.
Shenxi pressed on: "The money earned from the first batch of glass is enough to cover the greenhouse expenses."
"Alright." Qi Xiuwen finally relented: "As long as the leader is not acting out of personal gluttony and is truly concerned for the people, Xiuwen will give his full support."
Being the prime minister is not easy. Money is needed everywhere, construction is needed everywhere, and he has to worry about every grain of food for the people.
"Huatian, make sure to push the glass of the commander out a bit more."
Zang Huatian was naturally willing; many prominent families were already in talks to produce this glass product.
Not only are there glass windows, but also glass cups, plates, and exquisite ornaments.
They are all extremely popular.
Although we haven't produced many finished products yet, they are priced high. If we recruit more people and produce more, I believe we can make a fortune.
This is even more profitable than tea!
Having only been back for two days, Zang Huatian was once again appointed to embark on a journey outside.
When Shenxi saw Zhou Ren, he remembered Zhang Xiong, who possessed skillful hands.
"Zhou Ren, Zhang Xiong should be almost fully recovered by now, right?"
Zhou Ren nodded and said, "He's all better now, but he's still a little weak. Chief, he's truly a rare and ingenious craftsman."
"Since he is a skilled craftsman, you can keep him. You can make arrangements for him in the future."
Zhou Ren readily agreed; in the past few months, he had already recruited a group of skilled craftsmen.
They were divided into different groups: some developed weapons, some developed handicrafts, some were in charge of engineering construction, and some were in charge of production and daily life.
Shenxi would entrust them with anything he needed.
For example, a few days ago, they were asked to explore for oil, and also to study plastics, refine iron, develop power generation, make light bulbs, and research gunpowder, fire control, steam engines, and so on.
And explain the principles to them.
Many of the principles behind Chenxi's work are actually superficial, but since we have a general understanding of them, we bring them up and ask them to conduct specific experiments.
In any case, as long as it is a modern thing, Chenxi will have them sort it out and study it one by one according to the needs at the time.
After all, the battery has been successfully developed, although it can only be used for a short while, it is still a huge improvement.
With the battery inside the speaker and the wires connected, the sound could be heard for miles.
As soon as the glass was developed, Chenxi hurriedly sent the team to study light bulbs.
With batteries, of course we need light bulbs. If batteries need improvement, let them do that; it won't stop a few people from developing light bulbs.
The raw materials are metal wire and glass cover. Chenxi has already provided the principle, but they need to study the specific operation method carefully.
Anyway, Shenxi herself wouldn't do it.
In the new century, how many people make their own light bulbs? There's an oversupply of light bulbs; you can buy them anywhere.
A light bulb only has meaning if it has a battery.
However, research on electricity still needs to continue.
Shenxi longs for the electricity of modern life.
Unlike now, where candles or oil lamps are still needed and it's inconvenient to do anything at night.
Even candles and oil lamps were unaffordable for ordinary people; they rested when it was dark and did everything during the day.
These researchers are really dedicated; last time, one of them, who was researching steam engines, almost blew himself up.
Qi Xiuwen and the others thought something had happened, but when they saw the houses that had been blown up, they immediately ordered them to move the laboratory to a deserted suburb.
That's too dangerous.
They were also instructed that if the leader were to visit, they must ensure it was outside of testing hours and that the leader was not harmed.
Not only that, every time Shenxi wanted to go, Qi Xiuwen would find various reasons to prevent her from going, only allowing Shenxi to call the researchers over and bring over the finished or semi-finished products for Shenxi to inspect.
Commander, that's their sky, and that sky can't collapse.
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