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Chapter 846: Chapter 13: Glass and Mirrors (Part 3)
Lian Daci hadn’t considered this direction before, but now hearing Zhao Yao’s suggestion, he thinks it’s worth a try.
"Your Highness is wise."
"You should leverage your talents to make some other types of mirrors." Don’t underestimate the wisdom of the kiln factory craftsmen. Initially, he just gave them the formula for making glass, and they managed to produce not only glass but also some glass ceramics, like vases, bowls, teacups, and other items. "These mirrors can be used to make other things too, you can think about it."
Lian Daci was puzzled, what else could mirrors be used for?
This is the test given to them by His Highness, and they must succeed.
"I won’t let Your Highness down."
"By the way, glass can also be used to make jewelry." Although in Zhao Yao’s dream world glass was cheap, in Great Zhou it is unprecedented, and the things made from it will surely be very popular. "And it can make accessories too."
"I understand."
Zhao Yao gave further instructions before returning to the Prince Han Mansion with the glass ceramics and mercury mirror he completed.
He Lianfang looked at the glass ceramics in several boxes before him, utterly shocked.
"This is the glass you mentioned?"
"Yes, what do you think, Second Uncle?" Zhao Yao took a glass vase from the box and handed it to He Lianfang, "Isn’t it exquisite?"
He Lianfang examined it closely, then exclaimed, "Even more exquisite than glaze."
"This is the first batch, and there are still some flaws. When the second batch is made, it will look even better." Zhao Yao then showed He Lianfang the mercury mirror.
He Lianfang caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and almost threw it away in shock. When he looked closely, he saw it was his own reflection.
"This is the mercury mirror you described?"
Zhao Yao nodded, "Yes, can you see clearly?"
It’s not just clear, it’s as if the truth is laid bare.
"You plan to send the glass and mercury mirror to the capital?"
"Exactly, that’s how the people in the capital will come to me for purchases." To Zhao Yao, these boxes of glass items and mercury mirrors are glittering gold. "Starting next year, I’ll earn a huge profit again."
He Lianfang laughed, "Then congratulations to you." Glass and mercury mirrors allow Zhao Yao to reap gold daily.
"Second Uncle, I mentioned before that glass has great uses, not just for making money but also on the battlefield."
"Is this the clairvoyance you mentioned before?" He Lianfang remembered it and was waiting for Zhao Yao to develop it. "Is it done yet?"
Zhao Yao shrugged regretfully, "Unfortunately, not yet."
He Lianfang said disdainfully, "Then why mention it."
"I believe the kiln craftsmen can achieve it, let’s patiently wait." Zhao Yao remembered He Lianfang’s eyesight was poor and added, "I’ll make you a pair of glasses, so you can read clearly in the future." Before fitting the glasses, he needs to determine how nearsighted Second Uncle is. Looks like he has to quickly make an eye chart to test Second Uncle’s vision degree.
"We’ll talk when you succeed." No need to discuss the undone.
"No rush, take your time." Zhao Yao felt there were too few craftsmen in the kiln, and only a few were particularly skilled. "I must ask Father to send me a few highly skilled craftsmen."
"The palace craftsmen aren’t much better than your kiln ones." Initially, when Zhao Yao wanted craftsmen, He Lianfang sent people to gather them for him. "To find top-tier craftsmen, you can only look for Mo Family members."
"I do want Mo Family members, but they have all retreated into hiding, where to find them." If he can find skilled Mo Family heirs, they can help him craft whatever he desires. This would save him a lot of trouble.
"You can ask your Father, maybe he knows something."
Zhao Yao was surprised, "Father knows the whereabouts of Mo Family descendants?" During the previous dynasty, the Mo Family was almost wiped out, and the remainder had hidden their identities. They are hard to find.
"Just ask to find out."
Hearing He Lianfang, Zhao Yao felt his second uncle perhaps knew something.
"Second Uncle, are you hiding something from me?"
He Lianfang gave Zhao Yao a sideways glance, "What do you think I’m hiding?"
"How would I know." If he knew, he wouldn’t ask. He always suspected Second Uncle was involved in clandestine dealings with his Father.
He Lianfang pointed to the teacups and teapots in the boxes and said to Zhao Yao, "I’m taking this tea set."
Seeing He Lianfang change the subject, Zhao Yao knew that no matter how he asks, Second Uncle won’t tell him.
"It was meant for you."
He Lianfang looked at Zhao Yao, remembering another matter.
"In a short while, Yan Huarong will arrive at Swamp Prefecture to transport new salt to Qilu, do you have enough new salt produced?"
"Recently, many shores have been built; by the time Yan Huarong arrives, there will be over a thousand kilograms of new salt, enough to suppress the salt price in Qilu." Mentioning the new salt, Zhao Yao thought of the recent intrusion by petty scoundrels near the saltworks, his expression turning icy, "When I’m done with next year’s foreign trade at Swamp Prefecture, I’ll deal with these pests." He’s too occupied to handle other provinces’ officials and chieftains right now.