Zhang Jingming looked puzzled: "Prince Xing, I wonder if the glass beads mentioned in the letter from the capital were actually glass balls that were extremely rare among the people in the past? How did the palace get it?"
He obviously didn't know the details of the marbles donated by the palace, and he didn't know that the marbles were made by Zhu Hao.
Perhaps no one in the palace took the hundred marbles seriously. Zhang Jingming had been back for more than a month, and no one mentioned this kind of thing to him.
This shows that even if Zhang Jingming returns, he has not obtained the corresponding authority.
Zhang Zuo smiled and said: "Zhang Changshi, it's like this. The glass beads were made by Zhu Hao, the child who served as a companion to the prince. He was good at learning and often made some strange and cunning things. It is said that these marbles
... Casually, he can make as many as he wants, usually for the prince and his children to play with..."
At this point, Zhang Zuo could no longer laugh.
What was used as a child's plaything in the royal palace suddenly became a rare treasure recognized by the emperor. If word spread about it, regardless of whether the emperor was angry or not, what would others think?
Prince Xing's Mansion used children's toys as tributes, but the emperor was fooled and then used as treasures... What is your intention in Prince Xing's Mansion?
Is this making fun of the royal family?
Those people who are extremely hostile to Prince Xing's Mansion, such as Empress Dowager Zhang, Qian Ning, Jiang Bin and other sycophants, still don't make a fuss about this matter?
Yuan Zonggao hurriedly suggested: "This matter should not be made public, and Zhu Hao cannot be allowed to make glass beads again. Unless there is a decree from the court, otherwise... glass beads can only exist as tributes and cannot be circulated among the people."
Zhu Youqian nodded: "This is exactly what I mean."
He was very careful in his words, meaning I came to you just to tell you about this.
Even if you know the inside story of Liuli Zhu, you still want to rot in my stomach.
Zhang Jingming was outspoken and had a look of disbelief on his face: "How can something that a child plays with become a treasure cherished by the people in the palace? How can such a bizarre thing happen in the world?"
Zhang Zuodao: "Zhang Changshi, you have never seen that glass bead. It is indeed crystal clear, but its core is colorful. It is slippery in your hand and looks very interesting. I just don't know how Zhu Hao made it... However,
Even if it really becomes a treasure, as long as the number of people among the people increases, it will not be rare."
Zhu Youqian nodded and looked at Tang Yin: "Mr. Tang, could you please inform Zhu Hao that unless he has the emperor's order, he is not allowed to make glass beads again, and he is not allowed to use them for the prince to play with."
Tang Yin cupped his hands and said, "Take the order."
Yuan Zonggao suddenly said: "I just don't know whether this thing has flowed into the public in the past...or whether others can make it?"
These words were obviously aimed at Zhu Hao.
How can we be held accountable for things in the past?
Although Zhu Hao was a talent cultivated by the palace, he was limited to studying in the palace, and his business was not controlled by the palace. If Zhu Hao had made large quantities of items in the past, or if he now knew that this item was valuable, he went to build it behind the palace's back.
Knowing that the most you can do is to drive him out of the palace, is there anything else you can do?
Tang Yin said seriously: "Even if there are colored glaze beads among the people, and they reach the ears of people in the palace, they can only be regarded as imitations... Since ancient times, rare things have been valued. If there are many colored glaze beads among the people, the value of the colored glaze beads will drop. It is our responsibility
It will not and should not fall on Prince Xing’s Mansion.”
Everyone present was incredulous.
When did Tang Yin dare to confront Yuan Zonggao directly?
This tit-for-tat look shows how much you want to protect Zhu Hao!
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense.
Zhang Zuo saw something bad and hurriedly made peace: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, Zhu Hao is a good boy who knows how to advance and retreat, and is well-measured. He has studied and will soon gain fame. He should be very clear about right and wrong. He When presenting colored glass beads as a tribute to Prince Xing’s Mansion, you should think of this section, so as to prevent the glass beads from spreading among the people and affecting the reputation of Prince Xing’s Mansion.”
It seems to be mediating, but in fact it is speaking for Tang Yin and Zhu Hao.
This is also a matter of no choice.
In the past, Zhang Zuo and Yuan Zonggao fought back and forth, but now Yuan Zonggao has two helpers, Zhang Jingming and Chu Yu. If he doesn't win over Tang Yin and Zhu Hao, the Prince's Admissions Department will be replaced by the Prince's Chief Shi Si again. Suppression is not far away.
Zhu Youqian smiled and said: "Zhu Hao did not charge any money when he presented the glass beads. I just need to explain the situation to him this time. I believe he has his own sense of discretion. As long as you don't spread the word about it for the time being... After a year and a half, the news will be heard. In the past, even if there were glass beads among the people, it had nothing to do with Prince Xing's palace."
At the moment, he agreed with Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin's statement.
The glass beads sent by the palace are indeed rare things nowadays. Even the emperor can use them as treasures. Doesn't that explain its value?
Now that the colored glaze beads have appeared among the people, it can only be said that Prince Xing's Palace discovered this thing first, and then it slowly spread... The court can't blame Prince Xing's Palace for deliberately making worthless colored glaze beads as tribute, right?
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When Tang Yin went to the Xiyuan cafeteria to look for Zhu Hao, he found that he was eating with Gongsun Yi.
Usually, Gongsun Yi seldom entered the palace. The only time he came was to go to the school. Today, he actually went to the guard cafeteria in the west courtyard. He was obviously here to have a meal... Let's not talk about the meal. When Tang Yin came in, he heard Gongsun Yi Zheng asking Zhu Hao many questions. Something happened, but when he got close, Gongsun Yi shut up in time.
"Mr. Tang, I am discussing knowledge with Zhu Hao."
After Gongsun Yi saluted, he explained with a smile.
Tang Yin thought to himself, are you not discussing knowledge, but just seeking advice?
He glanced at the dishes on the table and saw that the ones in front of Gongsun Yi were all empty. This showed that the other party was very thorough... at least he didn't waste any food.
"It's almost time. It's time for me to go back... Mr. Tang, Mr. Zhu Xiao, we will discuss it when we have time." Gongsun Yi ate and drank enough, and walked away, stroking his bulging belly.
Tang Yin turned around and looked at Gongsun Yi's back disappearing at the door of the cafeteria, and shook his head: "In the few days since he came back, you can see that his face has become a little fatter."
"Ha ha."
Zhu Hao was extremely happy when he heard this.
Tang Yin saw this very accurately. Perhaps after Gongsun Yi passed the exam, more and more people invited him to banquets, and the living conditions at home were further improved. He had no worries about food and drink, and could occasionally come to the palace to have a meal. Bian knew that he was a Juren and the meals he provided were the best.
It has only been a month since I came back, and my body has obviously gained weight and my face has begun to swell.
"Zhu Hao, I came to you to tell you that the hundred glazed beads you gave as tribute to the palace should not be made again in the future... I heard that your majesty regards them as treasures. If they spread among the people, they will be greatly damaged. If it is devalued, it may lead to criticism of Prince Xing's Mansion."
When Tang Yin came up, he opened the skylight and spoke openly.
Zhu Hao nodded.
Tang Yin sighed: "I know these words. If I don't tell you, you also understand in your heart. I just remind you as usual."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "The news from the palace is lagging behind. In fact, I received the relevant news two days ago."
"Two days ago? Is there anything faster than Guanyi Chuanyi?"
Tang Yin's face was full of doubts.
"It's Dongzhu Su... I don't know where he got the news, saying that glass beads will become valuable jewelry, and that one is hard to find in the capital these days. He knows that I can mass-produce this thing, so he sent it overnight
Someone comes and lets me know if I can make a batch for him."
Zhu Hao explained the situation.
Tang Yin was speechless: "Dragon Master Su has an extraordinary business acumen. You must not create it for him."
Zhu Hao curled his lips and continued to eat his noodles: "Why not make money if you have money? Forget it, forget it, since the palace has specifically told me, I will let Dongzhu Su do it this time."
"You, you..."
Tang Yin didn't know what to say.
"By the way, Mr. Tang, even if I restrain myself, I'm afraid of the next step... After the Zhu family learns the news, they will immediately organize people to imitate it. You must know that the local glass business in Anlu is basically monopolized by the Zhu family. My
That small workshop only does some business involving colored glass mirrors." Zhu Hao said with a smile.
Tang Yin frowned: "You mean, the Zhu family can also make glass beads?"
Zhu Hao shook his head: "I don't know, but the material is colored glaze. It shouldn't be difficult to imitate a bead. Even if it's not very round, it's still a colored glaze bead... After the Zhu family took away our colored glaze workshop, they never had the chance to make a fortune from it.
Who can guarantee that they won’t profit from this?”
"Zhu's family made..."
Tang Yin thought about the pros and cons behind it.
After all, Tang Yin felt that there was no need to restrict the people who made glazed beads from the beginning. He believed that there were rumors among the people that it would not hinder them from becoming tributes.
Zhu Hao said with a smile: "If it was made by the Zhu family, and the palace learned about it, it bought a batch and sent it to the palace as tribute... The palace has no ill intentions, and it also allows the Zhu family to make money, wouldn't it be great?"
"Um!?"
Tang Yin frowned and asked: "You... provided the glass beads to the palace just to make the Zhu family profitable?"
In Tang Yin's opinion, this is not Zhu Hao's style of conduct.
Zhu Hao is the kind of person who wants to trick the Zhu family at any time and wants to empty out the Zhu family's wealth. Will he hand over the benefits to the Zhu family at this time?
Even if Tang Yin didn't know the reason, based on his usual understanding of Zhu Hao, he instinctively sensed that there seemed to be some conspiracy behind it.
Zhu Hao said: "Sir, I see what you said. I am a member of the Zhu family. The Zhu family gave me life. How can I not repay the benefits? The warehouse at the Zhu family ferry was flooded and suffered heavy losses. I will find a way to help them.
Earning some money to make up for the shortfall can be regarded as one's duty as a descendant of the Zhu family..."
"Okay, okay!"
Tang Yin really couldn't bear to listen and pointed at Zhu Hao and said, "Just tell me directly that the Zhu family can really imitate glass beads, right?"
"maybe."
Zhu Hao has not come to a conclusion.
"Then what's your conspiracy? Tell me, I think the Zhu family may be affected by you..."
Tang Yin said bluntly, "Based on what I know about you, it's very likely that you planned everything before you when you presented the glass beads as a tribute to Prince Xing's Mansion."
The sound of bumping into Tianqu sounded!
"Wow! Mr. Tang, are you kidding me? How could I have expected that the glass beads would become something that His Majesty appreciates? This thing was originally just an ordinary gadget, used to relieve the prince's boredom.
"I have to calculate whether this thing can be used as a tribute, and also whether the people want to buy it, and the Zhu family can imitate it and make a profit. Unless I have the ability to predict the future... But the problem is, if the Zhu family makes it and sells it at a high price, what can I get from it?
The benefit? I am an honest and reliable young man, you can’t accuse me unjustly!”
Zhu Hao looked aggrieved, as if he had been wronged.