The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 225 What is she who dares to mention reconciliation?
Outside the Zhengyang Gate in the south of the city, inside a workshop of Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou was wearing loose overalls and heavy gloves on his hands, directing the workers to work, while Xiao Jing put on an apron temporarily, insisting that he wanted to come in to help, but when Xiao Jing saw that there was a place for burning glass , and the red glass of water seemed to burn his hands instantly, so he didn't dare to offer any help.

"Eunuch Xiao, after I finish this furnace, I will enter the palace with you."

Xiao Jing came to Zhang Zhou with the purpose of informing Zhang Zhou to enter the palace.

In the future, Zhang Zhou will be assigned to the Hanlin Academy as a history museum for compilation. One day in advance, Zhang Zhou will have to finalize the plate glass in advance.

It is not only for the convenience of making glass mirrors in batches in the future, but also for making a batch of window glass for the palace. This is what Zhang Zhou mentioned to Zhu Youtang, and Zhu Youtang pointed out what he wanted to purchase.

Whether a new item is good or not depends on whether it is eligible to be a tribute. Anyway, Zhu Youtang and his son are also very concerned about Zhang Zhou’s inventions now, but basically show them all new items first, and they will know how to use them. Use it in the palace first.

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As the large iron plates are put together, the water in the glass is pulled out by pulling the glass, and then cooled quickly with cold water.

A whole piece of glass is made like this.

Although the defective rate is still high, it can basically meet the needs of mass production of glass.

Modularity still needs to be improved. After Zhang Zhou looked at it, he was not very satisfied with the precision of the iron plate. When the commander finished making a few pieces of glass, he no longer cared about these semi-finished products that had not been completely cooled, and took Xiao Jing with him instead. To the warehouse next door.

"Mr. Zhang, is this thing... used as a window?" Xiao Jing only heard about it.

But he was still not sure.

Colored glazes were mostly regarded as gems or handicrafts in the past, and they were fired in large batches like Zhang Zhou's to replace window paper... Xiao Jing still doesn't understand.

Zhang Zhou nodded: "Ordinary people can't afford it, but for the palace, you can use something good. The windows are clear and clean. When you let your majesty and the prince deal with court affairs and study, do you feel better?"

"This...you really have a heart of loyalty."

Xiao Jing didn't even know how to praise Zhang Zhou.

You send some good things to the palace... I won't say that you want to get funds to continue these weird researches. Anyway, His Majesty and the Crown Prince like it, so you just watch it.

Zhang Zhou took Xiao Jing to visit the window frame that had already been formed. The glass was bound on it, because it was ordered by the imperial palace. In terms of pattern carving and other aspects, it is not ordinary wooden frames that are spliced ​​casually, and the glass is also directly sandwiched. Between the two window edges, no nails are used for reinforcement.

"This is the finished product."

Zhang Zhou asked two workers to lift up a window leaf and showed it to Xiao Jing.

Xiao Jing leaned over to touch it, and asked: "Is it not airtight?"

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "There will still be wind through the gaps in the glass, but it is much better than ordinary paper windows. More importantly, more light can penetrate into the room."

"Yes, yes." Xiao Jing liked it very much.

After having the status of Xiao Jing, he also knows to pursue some high-quality life.

Xiao Jing was also pondering at this moment.

I didn't expect it to sound unreliable, but it looks so exquisite. After the palace is replaced, I should also find this Mr. Zhang to buy a set back... It really can make the window clean.

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The weather was very nice that day, the sun was shining brightly, and the temperature warmed up in late March of the lunar calendar. It was the time when the flowers were blooming in spring, and it was also suitable for visiting the garden.

Royal Palace.

In the back garden of the palace.

Zhu Youtang's family was enjoying the spring scenery in their imperial garden. The stone table and benches were too cold, and the eunuch had already moved a large table over. Not only Zhu Youtang, Queen Zhang and his wife were there, but also Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Xiurong's two children.

Just when the family enjoyed the spring scenery.

Zhang Zhou is "working".

To be precise, he was looking at the feng shui of exploring the palace. Even though he had mentioned to the emperor many times that he didn't understand it, the emperor just wanted peace of mind and asked him to go around to see what was wrong. I was tense up and down for a long time.

Everyone was afraid that Zhang Zhou would see something bad, so Xiao Jing, Yang Peng and others greeted Zhang Zhou, saying that they saw a dirty corner somewhere, just mention it to them, they will Let people rectify Yunyun.

As a result, Zhang Zhou only walked around the palace garden before returning to Zhu Youtang.

"Bingkuan, how are you?" Zhu Youtang raised his head and looked at Zhang Zhou with a smile.

Zhang Zhou cupped his hands and was about to answer, Zhu Youtang raised his hand and said, "Sit down and talk."

Zhang Zhou looked back at the family of four across the table.

Empress Zhang was staring at him with a neutral gaze, while brothers and sisters Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Xiurong were fighting for milk tea: "...you spilled all yours, don't touch mine."

"pretty good."

Zhang Zhou just sat down.

joke.

Whether the feng shui of the Daming Palace is good or bad, should he still judge it?
If you want to say what this imperial palace might bring to Daming, the most important thing is probably that you, the emperor, will burp in six years.

Zhang Zhou had thought about it a long time ago, but he still couldn't tell the emperor about this matter. It is said that Zhu Youtang's death was a medical accident, but the specific reason is not known until the bones are down, and with his existence, maybe Zhu Youtang It is possible that the catastrophe will come sooner or later, because the butterfly effect produced by the people around him is the greatest, and Zhu Youtang is one of them.

Now Zhu Youtang's body is much better than in history, Zhang Zhou discovered this.

"Stop arguing." Zhu Youtang was about to say something to Zhang Zhou, when he realized that his son was not acting like an older brother, he gave him a glare, picked up his own milk tea, and asked the eunuch to pass it to Zhu Xiurong, "I've already drank it. Prince, sit down seriously and listen to Mr. Zhang."

"It's her... oh."

Zhu Houzhao wanted to argue, but seeing his father and Zhang Zhou looking at him with stern eyes, he didn't answer.

"Giggle..."

Zhu Xiurong was like a little hen again, enjoying the milk tea her father gave her.

Zhu Youtang said: "Bingkuan, I've been feeling restless recently, do you know why? Could there be some unclean thing lingering around the palace?"

Those who are emperors are probably afraid of death.

Zhang Zhou still thinks so. The emperor feels that many ghosts may come to the palace. After all, the palace guards can only stop the living, but cannot stop the ghosts from approaching. In addition, Zhu Youtang himself believes in those who are nagging. Things, and his mental illness... It's easy to make him suspicious.

"Your Majesty, it's all right." Zhang Zhou said, "The Feng Shui of the imperial palace is elegant and upright, so how could there be evil spirits?"

Empress Zhang also said: "Your Majesty is overthinking, it seems that Mr. Zhang... made it clear."

"Yeah, I was thinking too much."

Zhu Youtang smiled, as if he had just let go of his heart.

Zhang Zhou looked at Queen Zhang.

She also changed sex today?Instead, use the way of showing favor, and want to form an alliance with him?
Zhang Zhou was also thinking, no matter what your attitude towards me is, or what your relationship with the emperor is, I know the history, and I know that Daming is broken in this line, so I can't just let the emperor marry you. It's ok... Let me do this when I'm in Zhu Houzhao's time... The woman next to that boy has never been pregnant, who knows if he is a born mule?
It's easier to do it to your husband than it is to your son.

Zhu Youtang waved to Zhang Zhou with a smile and said, "Bingkuan, I'll show you something good."

Zhang Zhou looked over.

Then Zhu Youtang asked the eunuch to bring over a wooden box. After opening it, there was a jade handle inside. Zhu Youtang took it in his hand and showed it to Zhang Zhou: "The jade tribute from Turpan is carved by skilled craftsmen. Look at it. how?"

Zhang Zhou took it over to have a look.

The heart said, I am familiar with this thing.

Is the "Qingyu Taoyuan Asking for Tuyishanzi" displayed in the Palace Museum of later generations actually here?If this thing can be passed down as a family heirloom...

When Zhang Zhou was thinking about it, Zhu Youtang said: "It's useless for me to take it, I'll give it to you."

"Your Majesty, I can't accept it." Zhang Zhouxin said, you can just reward me with some ordinary things, I dare not accept such things.

The main reason is...it can't be sold for money when it is taken back, and it is placed at home...I am not good at collecting such things.

Zhu Youtang said: "You come to the palace today, there is nothing to give you, it is considered as your reward. Tomorrow you will enter the Imperial Academy, and someone will arrange for you to enter the palace and give lectures." , I also regard it as my congratulations to you Shu Xiu who is the number one scholar and the teacher of the prince, so there is no need to refuse."

Then Zhu Youtang almost forced things into Zhang Zhou's hands.

Dai Yi next to him reminded with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, don't you seem to like it?"

Zhang Zhoudao: "Your Majesty, in fact, I'm just a layman. Gold, silver and jewelry are acceptable. This thing..."

"Bingkuan, if you want gold, silver and jewels, I can't reward you yet. The court also needs gold and silver." Zhu Youtang said with a smile, "If you really think this thing is falling into your hands, you can sell it off. , How much gold, silver and jewelry should be exchanged for you to see for yourself."

Zhang Zhou smiled wryly: "How can I not know the fun?"

Even if the emperor said that you can cash in on the things bestowed by the emperor, you can't be a courtier without knowing it.

Zhu Youtang looked at his wife and children on the opposite side and said: "It's okay, we are all one family, and there will be such rewards in the future. Prince, I will give your husband Shuxiu, and you must study hard in the future."

Zhu Houzhao muttered: "I don't have good things myself, why should I give them to him? Don't encourage them to study hard?"

"louder!"

Zhu Youtang thought his son was expressing his opinion, but the voice was so low that he couldn't hear it.

Only then did Zhu Houzhao say loudly: "Got it!"

More impatient.

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The capital, the official residence of Duke Cheng.

In the backyard, Ning Tong was already packing up her belongings. After she got the "divorce letter" from her husband, he was going to wait for her husband to come back before officially moving out of Zhu's house. From then on, he had nothing to do with Zhu's house.

"Miss, it's not good, the big thing is not good!"

The little servant girl ran in anxiously, and when she crossed the threshold, she was so excited that she almost fell down, and after a few staggers, she supported the pillar to stand still.

Ning Tong said with an indifferent look on his face: "Whether the affairs of this family are good or not, it has nothing to do with me."

The little maid hurriedly said: "It's not this one, it's Mrs. Cheng Guotai... She has already arrived in the capital! I heard that our master also came with her..."

"What? Father, he..."

Ning Tong has firmly believed in the matter of reconciliation between herself and Zhu Feng.

Moreover, she felt that although her father Ning Zhen was from a military family, but later served as a county magistrate as a Gongsheng, he was regarded as a civil official, so he wouldn't be under the control of Cheng Guogong's mansion, right?
But now Ning Tong feels that his uncle and the Ning family's forces behind him are still in the military, and most of them rely on Cheng Guogong's mansion. If he reconciles... it may affect the fate of the entire family.

"Miss, it seems that the Grand Duke was also called by Mrs. Tai. If you ask about this matter, will it... make the slaves suffer too?"

Ning Tong couldn't help but give her a blank look at the little maid's words.

You have a sad face about your feelings, and you tell me so much, it's not because of your lady that I feel worried.

Are you worried about your own destiny?
Ning Tong said unhappily: "I will definitely suffer. I will sell you to a kiln and make you lonely for the rest of my life. Just wait."

"Miss, are you still in the mood to frighten the slaves at this time?"

The little maid probably also knew that although her young lady usually spoke coldly to her, she was really reluctant to sell her.

"Even if it is sold, the servant girl will be sold together with Miss Ding, and the servant girl will be with Miss Ding for the rest of her life!" said the servant girl.

"Pooh!"

Ning Tong cursed.

In her already firm mind, there seemed to be another crack in the closed egg, which made her feel restless.

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In a separate courtyard in the city is the residence of Cheng Guotai's wife Zhu Hu.

When the family members of the Chengguo government came to the capital, they could basically live in the official residence, and they could take care of both official and private affairs, but if the old mother wanted to support them, they had to change to a quiet place, so after the Zhuhu family came to the capital, they did not Live with those who are children and grandchildren.

"...It's outrageous! It's been less than half a year since she was allowed to enter the capital, and she caused such a big trouble! What kind of status is she, dare to talk about reconciliation?"

Zhu Hu is angry.

In front of her, there were three people standing, besides her eldest grandson Zhu Lin, there were two "outsiders", namely Ning Tong's father Ning Zhen, and Ning Tong's uncle, who is still the commander of Jianyang Guard Ning Peng.

Zhu Hu's words were actually addressed to the Ning family.

Our Duke Cheng's mansion married a girl from your Ning family, and now this girl dares to talk about reconciliation?
It's really embarrassing our Duke Cheng's mansion. Are you Ning's family not planning to mess around in the local area in the future?

Zhu Lin said: "Grandmother, calm down."

In fact, Zhu Lin understands his younger brother and his sister-in-law very well.

The elder brother could see clearly what was going on between the two of them, and the young man might be more open-minded, so Zhu Lin didn't think what would happen if the younger brother and his sister-in-law reconciled.

Ning Peng stared at his younger brother and said, "Second brother, how did you teach your own daughter?"

Compared with Ning Zhen, who was a county magistrate, and now does not rely on the treatment of military households to survive, Ning Peng still has to work in the local guard, but he can't offend the Zhu family. He can only teach his younger brother, which roughly means to let his younger brother Go control your daughter.

Ning Zhen was also confused, and she cupped her hands helplessly and said, "I...don't know about this at all. Speaking of which, I haven't seen my little girl for many years..."

Ning Tong was not happy in Duke Cheng's mansion, and because she married far away in Nanjing, Ning Tong also hated her family for ruining her marriage, so she basically cut off contact with her family and occasionally wrote a letter back It's also a matter of innocence.

in this year.

Originally, the emphasis was on the water poured out by the married daughter. If the daughter came home to visit casually, the neighbors in the neighborhood would think that she was divorced by her husband. natal family.

"Then why don't you talk to your niece?"

Ning Peng was very anxious.

Mrs. Zhu Hu said coldly: "My grandson knows the festival. He was never qualified to inherit the duke before, but he was promoted to Uncle Anbian because of his own ability. Now he has established a mansion and served in front of the army. The back house can be opened There can be no troubles, whoever makes me become the laughing stock of others, I will not make her feel better!"

"Yes, Mrs. Tai, please calm down. I will let my younger brother persuade my niece. This kind of thing will not happen again."

Ning Peng almost patted his chest and said, this matter is on me.

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Ning Tong's reconciliation with Zhu Feng was directly blocked.

Zhu Hushi directly took Zhu Lin to the official office with a murderous look, and before he arrived, he asked someone to notify Ning Tong to kneel and wait at the entrance of the back hall.

Ning Tong was also stubborn.

Open the bow without turning back the arrow.

Since she decided to reconcile with her husband, she couldn't give up just because someone dissuaded her. As for the Ning family... She felt that the Ning family didn't need a female offspring of their own to bear anything.

Just kneel down and ask her to admit her mistake and take it back, but she can't do it.

Zhu Hu came to the official office.

When I met the main relatives of Duke Cheng's mansion in Beijing, all the guests came to curry favor with her, the matriarch of the family.

From Cheng Guogong's mansion to Zhu Fu's generation, the branches have dispersed.

In addition, Cheng Guogong's mansion has recently been appreciated by the emperor, and Zhu Fu, Zhu Feng and his son have been entrusted with important tasks, so there are naturally many people who come to curry favor.

Zhu Hu's attitude was still kind when he saw the guests, but after seeing the guests, his attitude towards Zhu Lin was not so pleasant.

"Your father and younger brother are not in Beijing, how do you manage the family?"

Previously, Zhu Hu was too shy to teach her elder grandson a lesson in front of outsiders, but now she couldn't help it.

Zhu Lin said: "Grandmother, don't get angry, you should know about Zhijie's situation, he..."

"What do you say?"

The old lady stared at her grandson.

Others don't know what kind of shit Zhu Zhijie looks like. How can a grandma not know?

Zhu Lin sighed: "In the past two years, Zhijie has brought everyone back to the mansion. This time when he went to Liaodong, he went in and out together... This made the second wife very difficult... No one can blame her."

"boom!"

Zhu Hu clapped the table and said, "Even if she died in the Duke's mansion, it's her good fortune!"

Zhu Lin originally wanted to say a few words for his younger siblings, but when he heard this, he stopped.

Who made the most incompetent person in the Zhu family to be the eldest grandson?
Let him go to war, but he is incapable; let him give birth to a son to inherit the incense, and a bunch of wives and concubines have not moved recently; now that the old lady comes to the capital, why does he blame him for not bringing the family tradition?

Obediently, where is all this going?Does it have anything to do with me?
It made him start to doubt his life.

Just as I was talking, the woman who was sent by the old lady to search Ningtong's room before came back, carrying a bundle of things in her hand, threw it on the ground and said: "Mrs. Tai, I just checked. In the second young lady's bedroom, searched Produce these things. There is also this booklet... it is a thing of Fengyue, it is unsightly."

As he said that, someone from behind escorted Ning Tong's little maid in and pushed her to the ground.

Zhu Hu took the book handed over by his mother-in-law, flipped through a few pages, became furious, threw the book on the ground, and said angrily: "Say, your wife, but there are people outside? And where did these books come from?" Come? If you don't explain, drag her out, and don't care about beating her to death or maiming her!"

(End of this chapter)