"And these colored glasses, they were made by my maid Chunqing and the others, and they took more than a month to make them.

There is also cement and soap next to it. Although there is only a small amount of cement, it can be used to build houses and repair roads.

Soap can make people's daily lives cleaner and reduce the risk of disease transmission.

These are just some of the small efforts I have made for the prosperity of my Ming Dynasty and for the people to live and work in peace and contentment."

Emperor Su Chenxun took the box, opened it gently, and his eyes moved over the exquisite drawings and objects, with a flash of surprise and admiration in his eyes.

These are not just a few items; their value is immeasurable and they are things that benefit the country and the people.

"Jinru, you always bring me surprises." The emperor sighed softly, with a hint of emotion in his voice.

My sister is so capable at such a young age that I feel pressured.

“If these weapon blueprints can be truly manufactured, they will greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of our Ming army;

The beauty of colored glaze can be appreciated and collected, and it can also be used as a diplomatic gift to show the style of our great country.

And the cement and soap are a blessing to the people, benefiting both the country and the people."

When Su Jinru heard this, a warm feeling surged in her heart and she bowed.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. Everything I have done is for the greater prosperity of the Ming Dynasty," she said modestly.

However, the road to innovation is not smooth, and we need your strong support to ensure steady progress."

The emperor nodded, his eyes deep: "Don't worry, I will ask the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of War to study it carefully and promote it vigorously."

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming more serious: "But Jinru, you also have to understand that although these innovative things are good, they are also likely to attract the covetousness of others.

Especially the weapon blueprints. If they fall into the hands of the enemy, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, confidentiality must be absolutely guaranteed."

Su Jinru's face turned solemn when she heard this, as she knew very well that what the emperor said was true.

In this era, although the flow of information was not as rapid as in later generations, espionage activities between countries never stopped.

She said softly, "Don't worry, my royal brother, I've made some preparations.

After hearing this, the emperor nodded approvingly and said, "I have always been confident in your work.

However, in addition to the blueprints, the manufacturing techniques of cement and soap must also be strictly protected to prevent them from being stolen by criminals and harming the interests of the people."

Su Jinru nodded in agreement, already having a plan in mind.

"That's exactly what I wanted to tell my brother. This time, the colored glaze was made by my maids Chunqing and the others over a month. They have excellent skills.

They want to go to the Royal Workshop, but I think they can go directly to the Ministry of Industry.

You can give them a title, such as 'Glass Craftsman' or 'Technology Innovation Consultant'.

This will not only give full play to their expertise, but also promote the glass making skills and new technologies that may be developed in the future.

It will be directly incorporated into the country's formal system for more systematic and rigorous management and protection."

When the emperor heard this, a trace of praise flashed in his eyes: "Jinru, you are very thoughtful.

In this way, we can not only protect these precious skills, but also encourage more skilled craftsmen to serve the country.

I will immediately issue an order appointing them to special positions in the Ministry of Works and granting them corresponding treatment."

Su Jinru smiled slightly and continued, "As for the production of cement and soap, I already have a preliminary idea.

We can first set up workshops in several pilot areas, recruit experienced craftsmen, and produce according to the formula and process I provide.

At the same time, we have established a strict quality control system to ensure that every product can achieve the best results.”

“In addition,” she changed the subject, “My sister also suggested that we could combine the promotion of cement and soap with public welfare projects.

For example, cement can be used to build stronger and more durable bridges and roads, thus improving transportation conditions;

Soap can be sold to people in poor areas at very low prices as part of public health projects, helping them improve personal hygiene and reduce disease."

The emperor was delighted after hearing this and applauded, "Jinru, your ideas are indeed good strategies that benefit the country and the people!

I immediately order the Ministry of Revenue to allocate funds and the Ministry of Works to fully cooperate, ensuring that these two innovative achievements benefit the people as soon as possible."

Su Jinru felt relieved. She knew that with the emperor's support, all these things of hers would be realized in the State of Chen soon.

She bowed again, her gratitude overflowing with words: "On behalf of the people of the world, I thank you, my royal brother, for your great grace."

After Su Jinru left, Su Chenxun summoned the Minister of Works and the Minister of War.

Su Chenxun showed the drawings, materials and finished products that Su Jinru brought to the Minister of Works and the Minister of War.

The two ministers were very excited after seeing it. What they were most concerned about were the drawings and information of these weapons.

With these, the State of Chen was no longer afraid of threats and provocations from other countries.

Especially the design of the new gunpowder and musket made the Minister of War's eyes light up.

It was as if he had already foreseen the magnificent scene on the future battlefield, where the Chen army would shock all directions with its thunderous force.

"Your Majesty, this weapon is a rare opportunity for the Chen Kingdom!"

The Minister of War said excitedly, "If we can mass-produce it and equip our army, it will greatly enhance our combat effectiveness, ensure peace on the border, and ensure the people live and work in peace."

The Minister of Works also nodded in agreement, but then frowned slightly and said worriedly: "However, Your Majesty, the realization of such technology is not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires a lot of manpower and material resources, and many technical difficulties must be solved.

Especially with the gunpowder formula and the musket casting process, even the slightest mistake could lead to a major accident."

Su Chenxun's expression was solemn upon hearing this, but his eyes revealed determination: "You two beloved ministers are absolutely right. I am well aware of the difficulty of this matter.

But precisely because of this, we must go all out and not be afraid of difficulties.

I have decided to set up a special task force, which will be led by the two of you, my dear ministers, and will be mainly responsible for weapons, which is the top priority.

Then the Ministry of Works will be responsible for supervising matters related to cement and soap."

“At the same time, I will order the opening of talent channels across the country to recruit skilled craftsmen and learned men to participate in this great undertaking.

I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and ensure that the State of Chen will stand firm thanks to these two innovations!"

Upon hearing this, the two ministers were both grateful for the emperor's grace and vowed to do their best to live up to the emperor's expectations.

This is not only a test of their abilities, but also his expectation for the future of the State of Chen.

“The matter of colored glaze was developed by the little princess’ maid Chunqing and the others. They can act as consultants on this matter, so you can hand it over to them.

We must give them a certain amount of respect and not neglect them, as they are the talents recommended by the little princess."

Su Chenxun added that he couldn't let down his guard in this matter.

Su Jinru must have trusted me very much since she handed them over to me.

"As you wish, Your Majesty." The Minister of Works bowed and accepted the order, secretly thinking about how to make proper arrangements. The number of women in the Ministry of Works was originally very small.

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