Tang Yin felt that his knowledge had been subverted again, not just because of what Zhu Hao said, but also because of the imperial power struggle that he was about to be involved in and would be closely related to him in the future.
We cannot consider the problem based on Confucianism and meanness, but must use more radical tactics to put ourselves in the position of a treacherous enemy in the court...
Tang Yin then turned around and returned to the palace, went to see Zhu Yougao, and explained Zhu Hao's suggestions to King Xing. Since Zhang Zuo was not there to discuss business with Zhu Niang, King Xing had a private conversation with Tang Yin this time.
After hearing this, Zhu Youqian asked curiously: "Mr. Tang's opinion is quite pertinent. After you left, I also thought about it. I felt that it was not a good thing to cooperate with the traitors in the court to deceive the superiors and subordinates, but I didn't know what the problem was. Where is it... Sir, you are really a great sage for answering my doubts!"
Tang Yin felt very ashamed.
Zhu Youqian thought about the problem from the perspective of the palace, and felt that he should not be too timid, so he wanted to speak frankly to the court. Tang Yin, who had previously only cared about Mingzhe's protection, only realized after Zhu Hao reminded him that there were some things that he simply could not shrink from.
"Xingwang Mingjian, I would like to say that even if there are some risks in doing so, and may be further targeted by traitors in the court, if you do not report it to the court, I am afraid that you will be used by Xiaoxiao again, which will be extremely detrimental to the palace!"
Then Tang Yin briefly stated what he was worried about.
Zhu Youqian smiled and said: "Mr. Tang's words are exactly what I meant... By the way, Mr. Tang, why did your attitude change so much in such a short period of time?"
Zhu Youqi is very curious, Tang Yin has not been out of my study for a long time, why is there such a huge contrast in attitude before and after?
Tang Yin said: "After I went back next time, the more I thought about it, the more I felt there was something wrong with it, so I had a private conversation with Zhu Hao, and based on his reminder, I figured out the key point."
"Zhu Hao?"
Zhu Youqi was even more surprised.
Are you actually inspired by a child?
Although Tang Yin was not very bright at times, especially when it came to tactics, he never ignored Zhu Hao's existence and told the truth in front of King Xing.
Tang Yindao: "To be honest, although I am nominally Zhu Hao's enlightenment teacher, he has actually been enlightened for a long time, and he has been taught by his previous master, and his views are quite extraordinary. Usually, he and I are called teacher and student, and more often He is a good friend. If you have anything to do, you will always ask his opinion and make a decision after going through the details."
Zhu Youqian couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
You, Tang Yin, are so direct in your speech!
If I didn't know that what you said would bring disgrace to your reputation as a great scholar of the Tang Dynasty, and that you couldn't lie, who would have believed it to be true?
"No wonder Mr. Tang also said that when he alerted the palace before, it was related to Zhu Hao's suggestion. It seems that this child... is not like ordinary children of the same age. His knowledge and ability are not comparable to those of the prince."
Having said this, Zhu Youqi felt a little envious.
Zhu Hao seems to be "someone else's child" and is the same age as his own son. Why is it that his own son is just a little kid who doesn't understand the world, while Zhu Hao is already able to come to the stage and consult on major policies?
Tang Yindao: "I will definitely tutor the prince in his studies and let him work hard to catch up with Zhu Hao!"
Zhu Youqian looked at Tang Yin with a hint of parents' trust and expectation for the teacher. He almost hugged Tang Yin's shoulders to encourage him and said excitedly: "I'll leave everything to Mr. Tang."
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Tang Yin came out of the study feeling refreshed this time.
He did not hide Zhu Hao's key role in this matter, felt good and calm about himself, and gained the trust of King Xing. Tang Yin felt that while he was being valued, he also faced an invisible "pressure".
"Zhu Hao, Zhu Hao, if you were a few years older, the palace would only need you as a staff member, why would anyone else be needed? You can have an overview of the overall situation at such a young age. This kind of insight and talent can only be achieved by a god.
It’s really embarrassing compared to…”
Tang Yin felt ashamed for a while.
In the past, I was occasionally impressed by Zhu Hao's outstanding knowledge. I just thought that this kid was inspired by an expert or had a flash of inspiration. I expected that this bright spot must be short-lived.
But as time went by, Tang Yin had the same idea as Lu Song, that is, Zhu Hao is so amazing.
I was about to go find Zhu Hao and discuss the current situation facing Prince Xing's Mansion. After walking for a while, I realized that Zhu Hao must have returned home by now, right?
I went to the west courtyard and couldn’t see anyone!
"That kid has already said that his mother doesn't even know about telescopes. A child can start an unprecedented business. Is it really true that an immortal has been banished to the world? How can he have such superb insights at such a young age? Really?
It’s unbelievable... I have to test it carefully when I go back... Forget it, let him go, wouldn’t it be self-defeating to try to do something for others? "
Tang Yin figured it out. Instead of constantly doubting and testing, it would be better to honestly admit the gap.
With Zhu Hao's ability, is it not easy to see through his little thoughts?
It was obviously a joyful thing to be favored by King Xing, but for some reason I felt a sense of unhappiness and a little sadness in my heart. At this time... naturally, only getting drunk could relieve all my worries.
"Go drink!"
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When Zhu Hao returned home, Zhang Zuo had already left with others.
Zhu Niang looked at Zhu Hao with a confused look on her face: "Xiao Hao, an old man named Zhang, a senior official in the palace, said that he wanted to do telescope business with us. Mom told him that she didn't know about such a thing...
…Did you do it?”
When she heard that Zhu Hao was coming home, Aunt Li came out of the room and looked at Zhu Hao with curious eyes.
Zhu Hao said: "Yes, mother, I made a toy for the prince before, which can clearly see things in the distance. The prince confiscated it when he was playing with it. It happened to be seen by King Xing, and King Xing thought this thing could be used.
On the battlefield, it was sent to the capital as a tribute. The emperor thought this thing was very good and asked him to make a hundred of them and offered him two thousand taels of silver."
Zhu Niang: "..."
Aunt Li's eyes widened, as if listening to heavenly scriptures, and her mouth opened wide.
Zhu Ting poked her head out from behind Aunt Li and asked: "Brother, are you saying that the emperor also saw what you made?"
Zhu Niang and Aunt Li were not even as good at grasping the key points as Zhu Ting. When Zhu Niang heard this, she quickly asked: "Xiao Hao, are you kidding? How can such a thing be true?"
Zhu Hao said: "Mom, why don't you believe me? Besides, Zhang Fengzheng from the palace has already been here, he won't lie to my mother, right?"
"But...but this...we don't know how to build a telescope. That thing you mentioned..."
Zhu Niang was very anxious.
Are all the things made by our family used as tribute?
Are you sure you're not trying to scare me?
It’s like a dream!
Zhu Hao said: "Mother, this is not the first time that our things have been sent to the capital as tribute. The large mirror ordered by Dongzhu Su was also sent to the capital before. I didn't tell mother in detail."
Aunt Li suddenly realized: "No wonder Boss Su suddenly gave us 1,500 taels of silver. Is the emotional mirror used as a tribute? Tsk, tsk, if the Zhu family knew about this, wouldn't they rush to snatch our mirror business?"
Zhu Niang was very worried: "Then what should we do now? I told Mr. Zhang in the palace before that I can't do it for the time being. I will ask you what happened when you come back. I will make a hundred... two thousand taels...
"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Then Zhang Fengzheng didn't say what the prince's price was?"
Madam Zhu was in a state of confusion.
When it came to the glass business, she originally had a dark eye, and she was completely confused as she sent money to her home from all ages without knowing anything about it. It was like money falling from the sky.
Now she is even more confused. Her son told her that the things she made became tributes, and were appointed by the emperor to be made by their family. Is this something that a commoner in Shengdou dares to provoke?
Aunt Li was beaming with joy, but she felt that this was a great thing to achieve success in one step. She smiled and said: "I was just wondering what was going on, but Mr. Zhang didn't explain it clearly. Where was the price negotiated?"
"Then let me go and talk to him. I told the prince the price of two thousand taels of silver, and it was recognized. If Zhang Fengzheng comes again in the future, my mother will insist on this price and don't let go. Anyway, she is supplying Dongzhu Su.
On top of the goods, if you make extra money, it will be a free profit, but I’m afraid you will have to pay some benefits... Mom, please leave this matter to me."
Zhu Hao took the initiative to take on the errands.
Zhu Hao has enough motivation to do things to make money for his family and accumulate wealth.
Zhu Niang was still a little hesitant: "Then...will it cause trouble?"
Zhu Hao shook his head: "This is sent to the capital as a tribute by the palace. Nothing will happen. The manufacturing method is the same as the previous glasses. It is a convex mirror and a concave mirror, which are put together with bamboo tubes. The palace will also provide us with
Some of the materials are here. I’ll go back to the palace right away!”
"Go back to the palace? Let's have dinner before leaving."
When Zhu Niang saw that her son was about to leave, she quickly reminded him.
Zhu Hao had already run out the door, and his voice came back to the courtyard: "I won't eat. There is food in the palace. Besides, I have pocket money in my hand, so it's the same as eating outside."
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Zhu Hao returned to the palace, found the palace guard on duty, and informed Tang Yin, who then went to find Zhang Zuo.
Before Zhang Zuo met Zhu Hao, he learned from Tang Yin that Zhu Hao was solely responsible for the manufacturing of the telescope.
"Little ancestor, you are really unexpected... Our family is still surprised that your mother doesn't know anything about it? Is this a big deal of two thousand taels of silver for you to take over? Could it be..."
Zhang Zuo looked at Zhu Hao with a look that didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
He returned to the palace and was about to inform King Xing that he would visit Zhu Niang the next day. Unexpectedly, Zhu Hao asked Tang Yin to come find him.
Tang Yin smiled and said: "Zhang Fengzheng, in fact, Zhu Hao's ability is definitely not this small. I told you earlier that he was the one who helped me make suggestions to King Xing."
Tang Yin went to see Zhu Youqi for the second time. He originally wanted to go with Zhang Zuo. After all, he was considered an "outsider" in the palace and could not overstep his bounds.
It was only because Zhang Zuo was out that he skipped the supervision of others and went to see him alone.
After all, Zhu Youqian gave him the qualification to speak alone.
But looking back, he always had to make it clear to Zhang Zuo to avoid misunderstanding that Tang Yin now wanted to kick away the other subordinate officials in the palace to highlight his existence alone.
Zhang Zuo clicked his tongue and marveled: "It's awesome, it's awesome. Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from youth. Then let's have a good talk with you..."
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