The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Song Jingdao: "Students want to make a 叆叇."

叆叇?

In the "Dong Tian Qing Lu" of the Southern Song Dynasty, Kui refers to reading glasses.

During the previous dynasty, glasses had been introduced to the Ming Dynasty from the west, and Franji people wearing glasses could be seen in Guangdong.

The Ming Dynasty couldn't make this thing yet, so it could only be traded from Franji merchants, and the price was very expensive.

"Mrs. Zeng has bad eyesight, and the student wants to make one for him."

Having lived in the Zeng Mansion for a long time, Song Jing knew that Mr. Zeng had an eye problem and couldn't see clearly. His teacher hired many doctors to see clearly, but he couldn't see clearly.

He had seen the kuji of Franji merchant, and he could see things clearly when wearing it.

But buying a pair was too expensive, so he decided to make one for his master.

Yan Chengjin was deep in thought. Mr. Zeng couldn't see clearly. He had cataracts, not presbyopia.

However, he had no intention of dampening Song Jing's enthusiasm.

"You know how?"

"Students can go to Tianjin Wei to ask Franji people." Song Jing said.

The port is the place where Franjis are most frequented. There are often Franji people doing business in Guangdong, but it is too far away from the capital and it takes too long to travel there.

The port closest to the capital is Tianjin.

Song Jing planned to look for it somewhere.

Speaking of which, he was grateful and admired Yan Chengjin from the bottom of his heart.

He had never traveled far, so he came to the capital alone, carrying a parcel, all the way, just because he wanted to spread the improved silkworm method to the world and benefit the people.

At that time, he might just be motivated by passion.

But after improving the iron method and allowing the Ming Dynasty to trade large amounts of grain with its neighbors to feed millions of people, Song Jing discovered from Yan Chengjin that there were more things worth doing besides getting fame.

How many scholars in the world are like Mr. Zeng, who suffer from eye diseases but can't afford to buy it.

Franji people can do this, and he wants to try it.

"Don't go to Tianjin Wei. It's up to you. Even if you look for ten days, you may not be able to find a Franji who knows how to make a good job. If you go to Uncle Chang Ning, just say that I asked you to find him." Yan Chengjin said. .

The main trading partners of Franji and the Great Cannibal are not actually the gentry in the market.

But relatives and some officials.

Since the previous dynasty, Zhou Yu had been secretly in contact with Franji and the Great Eater. With his ability, it would not be difficult to find a craftsman from Franji.

Although glasses were a rarity in the Ming Dynasty, they had long existed in the West.

The Ming Dynasty had glass manufacturing techniques, and it shouldn't be difficult for Song Jing to find a pair and think about it.

Yan Chengjin asked He Neng to get five hundred taels of silver.

Song Jing quickly declined and said, "Just one hundred taels."

Yan Chengjin spoke righteously: "There is no need to be polite to me. Come on, write this IOU."

Including the manufacturing equipment, it will cost a lot of money. You will know when Song Jing really wants to do it.

Song Jing was a little confused.

What is written on this "IOU" is not to ask him to pay back the money.

Instead, it read: ‘This 叆叇 project was developed with money from Yan Chengjin and belongs to Yan Chengjin. No one is allowed to manufacture 叆叇 without Yan Chengjin’s permission.

Song Jing didn't know why: "Sir, what is this?"

When the time comes, Young Master Zhou Yu will have to ask Song Jing. Glasses are a very valuable thing. As long as they are manufactured, they will directly monopolize the Ming Dynasty and even neighboring countries. This is a long-term big business that can last for hundreds of years.

Zhou Yu often interacts with Franji people, how could he not see it?

Yan Chengjin also did this to protect Song Jing. The last time he taught Song Jing the Three Questions, he understood that Song Jing's brain was good at reading and doing research, but he was basically mentally retarded when it came to playing tricks.

If Zhou Yu were to sell Kuiji, it is estimated that even the scholars of the Ming Dynasty would not be able to afford it.

Let him come...

Yan Chengjin has no interest in Kuikui, but the development of Kuikui can bring about a magical weapon.

"When did I deceive you? Please write down your name quickly. I will give you the five hundred taels. Remember not to let Uncle Chang Ning deceive you."

Song Jing nodded: "Don't worry, Sir, students will never be defrauded of money by him again."

Forbidden City, Kunning Palace.

Brothers Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling also wanted to ask for a cook. Queen Zhang listened to their crying but didn't want to pay attention.

"Yan Chengjin asked His Majesty to ask for the royal cook. I have heard about it. You are your servant as the palace cook. Can you use it without permission?"

"Isn't Yan Chengjin just a slave..." Zhang Yanling was angry.

Empress Zhang was slightly angry: "Get out of the palace! In the future, you are not allowed to enter the harem without being summoned by me."

Although she did not interfere in the government affairs, Empress Zhang also knew that they were misbehaving in the capital. She knew that it would be useless to talk about it, so she did not want to see them again.

The Zhang brothers had no choice but to leave the palace angrily.

In the capital at night, the lights are on.

The Yingkesong Restaurant is as prosperous as it was during the day. The No. 1 restaurant in the capital changes owners in one day, and Zuixianju ten steps away seems to be on the verge of collapse.

Huang Baoshan became a tired dog. He had never made so many ducks hanging on the stove. There must be more than 2,000 ducks.

The owner of this restaurant is smart. Not only does he have seats, but he also develops a delivery service. This restaurant has never stopped.

Wang Bu Sui Chicken Thief has added the word "imperial system" in front of the menu.

The ones made by the royal family are naturally the most expensive.

A plate of "Green Dragon Goes to the Sea" at Yingke Song Restaurant can be sold for one penny.

An imperial duck hanging on the stove, two taels of silver.

With the word "imperial" added, the gentry could accept the price. Even the dandies in the capital liked to come to Yingke Song Restaurant.

Yingke Song Restaurant is quite famous.

Huang Baoshan wanted to meet the owner behind the restaurant, but Wang Bushui always said he would meet him later. As a result, he didn't meet him until the end of the month.

A month passed in a flash, and Wang Bushui sent Yan Chengjin 12,000 taels of silver.

Yan Chengjin sent it to Liu Qing of Shuntian Prefecture. Liu Qing was so happy that he sent people to strengthen the security around Yingkesong Restaurant.

Zuixianju put up a sign for resale.

The Zhang brothers knew that the imperial chef came here at the behest of Emperor Hongzhi, so they didn't dare to cause trouble and simply sold the restaurant.

Hanlin Academy,

After the palace sent the Qilin skin, Yan Chengjin became particular about his clothes. If he was going to enter the palace, he would wear the Qilin gift clothes. If he went to the Hanlin Academy, he would wear ordinary official clothes, switching between the two skins.

This would be more low-key.

Wang Shouren took over the work of editing the classics.

Yan Chengjin tasted wolfberry tea, which was very relaxing and comfortable.

Today was the same. He read some historical books in the Hanyuan until the evening, and then left the palace on time.

It was getting late.

The sedan bearers were waiting by the dismounting monument outside the Meridian Gate. Yan Chengjin got on the sedan and the sedan bearers slowly lifted it up.

Strangely enough, the number of Jinyiwei seemed to increase in the past few days. From the Meridian Gate to Xicheng District, there were no less than three teams of Jinyiwei. If there were more, the doors would not be locked at night.

Back to the alley in front of the mansion, Yan Chengjin lifted the curtain of the sedan and found from the rearview mirror of the sedan that someone was following him.

Fortunately, there was a secret sentry of Jinyiwei in front of the mansion.

Yan Chengjin found the big stick hidden in the sedan and shouted, "Someone is following me and trying to do something wrong. Jinyiwei, come out quickly!"