Golden Branch

"Don't worry, Mom, Amian has already made a plan!"

Wang Heng lowered her voice and slowly told Wang Mian's plan.

Glass, as one of the essential artifacts for time travelers, Wang Mian has been eager to try it out.

However, Wang Mian, who had been constrained by too many conditions and had been beaten by reality many times, did not dare to touch it easily.

Glass is an industry destined to be highly profitable. Without a high enough status and a strong enough influence, it is impossible to protect it.

In recent years, Wang Mian has replicated many "black technologies".

She created a treasure ship that could sail the ocean and organized a fleet to go on sea exploration.

Although they did not reach the New World, they brought back many new and exotic crops.

Chili, got it!

Tomatoes, too!

Wang Mian believes that as time goes by, her fleet's navigation skills will improve and they will be able to reach farther places.

By then, we will be able to bring back more and more needed plants, animals, etc.

Unfortunately, the shipyard was requisitioned by the Crown Prince, leaving only the fleet for Wang Mian and his team, as well as the quota to order a number of treasure ships each year.

However, the prince would not take it for nothing.

They gave compensation.

In addition to the docks, shops, etc. in Hedong, Yizhou and other places, the prince also took the opportunity of training the navy in coastal areas such as Dengzhou, and according to Wang Mian's requirements, he cordoned off a large area of ​​beach.

At that time, the prince was still the crown prince of Qi and had no idea why Wang Mian wanted to go to the beach.

It's all sandy soil, and there's salinity erosion from the sea water, so it's impossible to grow crops there.

Wang Mian said mysteriously: This is not a farmland, but a salt field!

Salt?

Isn't it cooked in brine?

How can it become a "田"?

Could it be that salt can be grown in the "field"?

Not to mention Wang Heng, the little girl who always says she is stupid, even someone as smart as Lou Yu and as knowledgeable as Yang Rui were a little surprised.

The villain in Wang Mian's heart pinched his waist proudly:

Ha, I can finally show the superiority of time travelers!

The salting method, dear!

In Dayu, the sea salt on the market is still made using the relatively old salt boiling method.

It takes time, manpower, pots and wood, and cannot be produced in large quantities. All these consumptions increase the cost of salt.

Sun-dried salt is different.

All you need to do is choose a beach in a suitable location, divide it into salt fields, pump in seawater in the corresponding season, blow dry it, and dry it in the sun, and you can get tons of salt.

Of course, there will also be processes such as filtration and purification.

However, whether it is output or quality, we can use the minimum consumption to exchange for the maximum amount.

Dayu has such a long coastline and so many beaches suitable for developing salt fields. The sea water is inexhaustible, and the sea salt is also inexhaustible.

Salt is a strategic material that is related to the national economy and people's livelihood.

Wang Mian replicated the salt-drying method, which not only enabled him to reap huge profits but also consolidated the foundation of the dynasty.

And this is just one of many "miracles".

Glassmaking was carried out at the same time as salt production.

The raw materials of glass are simple and the process is not complicated.

The most important thing is that after traveling through time for a few years, Wang Mian has accumulated enough capital: technical talents, raw materials, and silver and money.

Everything is ready, only power is missing!

Glass, like salt, can bring huge profits.

If one does not have enough power, not only will it be easy for him to "make clothes for others to marry", but he may also lose his life.

Wang Mian could only make preparations secretly and conduct experiments on a small scale.

She is not a science student. All she knows are the formulas mentioned in online novels, not the real technology.

She had never operated it before and didn't know the specific details of the process.

She could only ask real professional craftsmen to conduct careful research and repeated experiments.

Over the years, Wang Mian not only produced glass that was transparent, smooth and bubble-free, but also made it larger and flatter.

A whole piece of glass, from the original palm size to today's glass windows and glass walls... Wang Mian sighed countless times: Ancient craftsmen were awesome.

I originally thought that in ancient times when there was no advanced technology and lacked chemical and other technologies, many ideas would be restricted.

But she underestimated the magical skills of the ancient craftsmen.

If technology is not enough, craftsmanship will make up for it.

For example, the "aquarium" designed by Wang Mian for Wang Heng's princess residence cannot be made with just glass.

There are too many technical difficulties involved here.

Adhesive!

Special glass that is super resistant to pressure and weight!

There are also requirements for oxygen, temperature, etc.!

Wang Mian proposed the idea and allowed the craftsmen to express themselves freely.

And then, they actually did it.

Of course, there is still a huge gap between the "aquarium" reproduced by the craftsmen and the real modern aquarium, but in this era, it is already a groundbreaking "masterpiece".

After seeing the finished product, Wang Mian couldn't help but exclaim: Wow, my charming ancestors!

Wang Heng and Lou Yu were also amazed by the glass products.

They are all powerful and wealthy, and are accustomed to all kinds of luxuries.

When they see all kinds of glass products, the first thing they think of is that these can definitely be sold at a sky-high price!

The house-warming banquet at the princess's mansion was not only Wang Heng's first public appearance in the capital, but also a grand sales show.

"Okay! Now that we have our plan, let's do it!"

Concubine Jiang also has shares in the glass factory. Even if it is just for her own private storage, she hopes that Wang Heng can succeed.

She thought for a moment, and her beautiful eyes, shining with light, caught a glimpse of the silent Lou Yu.

"Ajiu, have you gone to the East Palace to deliver the invitation?"

Since we are going to do it, we might as well do it big.

For the first banquet in Princess Langya's mansion, the Queen and Concubine Jiang would send their trusted people to congratulate.

Princess Changning and other nobles also attended the banquet in person.

Countless royal family members, powerful nobles, aristocratic families, and upstarts who heard the news scrambled to grab spots at the banquet.

Even with the saint, Concubine Jiang had the confidence to ask the saint to send an angel to the princess's mansion to support Ajiu.

But, it's not enough!

Wang Heng's princess mansion can also affect the Eastern Palace.

If it was just Wang Heng, Concubine Jiang wouldn't have dared to have such extravagant hopes.

After all, Yang Rui is not just the crown prince in name only.

He is not only the eldest son of the emperor and empress, and he does not rely solely on his birth.

He was one of the best helpers when the saint was building his empire.

His status as heir was earned through his own merits.

The Saint had no defenses against the Crown Prince, which was totally unbecoming of the Emperor.

The sage trusts the prince and relies on him.

Of course, the reason why the sage trusted him so much was not only because of the father-son relationship and the prince's strong personal abilities, but also because the sage himself was strong enough.

During the reign of the former emperor, the saint's military achievements had already reached the point where there was no more room for further honors.

Now that the sage has become the emperor, he does not care at all about the achievements of his ministers and sons.

More accomplished than the master?

does not exist.

Even if all these people were added together, their achievements could not compare to his, the God-Admiral.

A saint has absolute strength and confidence, so he doesn't need to be afraid of anyone.

Prince?

His son, his assistant, his proudest and most successful successor.

The saint gave the prince the greatest trust. The important officials in the court and the heads of the three provinces and six ministries basically had part-time jobs in the Eastern Palace.

The prince did not disappoint the saint.

He is good at both civil and military affairs, he can handle state affairs with ease, and he is also gentle and humble.

The position of Eastern Palace is well deserved!

No one in the court was dissatisfied!

Even if such a successor is as favored as Concubine Jiang, he must be respected and given way to.

She is not alone now.

She was pregnant with the royal heir.

Whether it is a princess or a prince, they will need the support of their elder brother, the crown prince, in the future.

If a good relationship could be established in advance, preferably one that involved interests, it would be of great benefit to Concubine Jiang, Wang Heng, and her unborn child.

Concubine Jiang had no chance to get close to the prince. As a concubine's mother, Concubine Jiang was only a few years older than the prince.

The age difference is not much, so we need to avoid suspicion.

Concubine Jiang had been married to the Saint for nearly ten years, and she had only a superficial relationship with the Crown Prince.

His relationship with the Crown Princess is also average.

As a concubine mother, she only needs to please the mistress. She should not be too close to the mistress's daughter-in-law or the future mistress.

Concubine Jiang herself has a mediocre relationship with the Eastern Palace, but her Ajiu has opportunities.

Ajiu is a friend who grew up with him, but he is also one of Donggong’s most valued confidants.

"Duke Qi——"

Concubine Jiang thought to herself and then spoke to Lou Yu.

Lou Yu sat up straight, then bowed slightly and said respectfully, "If Your Majesty doesn't mind, you can call me Han Zhang!"

The Duke of Qi and the like are too unfamiliar.

Calling him A Yu directly would seem too attentive.

It’s better to just call him by his courtesy name, it’s just right.

"Han Zhang, you haven't paid your respects to the Crown Prince since arriving in the capital, right?"

Concubine Jiang followed suit, changed her address, and spoke in a much softer tone.

The way she looked at Lou Yu was full of scrutiny, like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law.

This boy's feelings for Ajiu are obvious.

When in Hedong, Concubine Jiang discovered the "interaction" between the two young children.

Lou Yu treats Ajiu wholeheartedly, and Ajiu also silently serves as Lou Yu's housekeeper.

Although the two have not yet officially decided on their relationship, they already have a tacit understanding.

But at that time, Lou Yu was not yet the Duke of Qi, but the illegitimate son adopted by the Duke of An.

However, Concubine Jiang was 90% confident that her husband could reach the top, and she was also sure that she could earn wealth for Ajiu.

If that's the case, Lou Yu is not worthy of Ajiu.

However, there was still some grudge between Concubine Jiang and Wang Heng.

Imperial Concubine Jiang sensed Wang Heng's inherent willfulness and stubbornness, and decided not to intervene too bluntly or directly, lest the mother and daughter become estranged.

Concubine Jiang wanted to take it step by step. After all, Ajiu was still young. Once everything was settled and Ajiu came of age, Concubine Jiang would make careful plans for her daughter.

Concubine Jiang did not expect that Lou Yu could be so outstanding.

Not only did he "follow the dragon", he also resisted foreign enemies and penetrated deep into enemy territory, making contributions worthy of being awarded a title.

"...Finally, I'm worthy of Ajiu!"

Concubine Jiang no longer had to worry.

They grew up together, had a tacit understanding between them, and had equal status. It was simply a match made in heaven.

However, when she saw the young couple today, Concubine Jiang was very perceptive:

Something is wrong!

The "tacit understanding" between Wang Heng and Lou Yu is gone.

Is there any change in the marriage? !