Mohist Tang

Mohist Residence.

Uncle Fu said solemnly: “Young Master, this Retired Emperor birthday is actually held in Weiyang Palace. I am afraid that all the dignitaries in Ch_ng’n will go! Mohist Residence, right? Also prepare a generous gift!”

Although Mo Dun does not have an official position, he is Feudal Marquis after all, so the major event naturally cannot fall behind.

Mo Dun shook his head and said: “You must give it when you give the gift, but it would be too tacky if you just give it away.”

Unfortunately, Mo Dun had already given the secret hair dyeing technique as a gift. I gave it to Li Yuan, otherwise it might be extremely appropriate for this occasion.

Uncle Fu frowns saying: “Mohist Village has polished two more diamonds. How about this as a gift?”

If the gift is expensive, now the entire Great Tang will probably never No diamond is suitable. Once the diamonds in Mohist Village are polished and delivered, it will cause a burst of madness. Besides, diamonds are made by Mohist Village. If they are hidden and tucked, people will think that the Mohist Family is stingy.

Mo Dun said with a bitter smile: “Diamonds are indeed suitable, but the Retired Emperor already has them.”

There are probably many diamonds made by Mohist Family for Li Shimin Has fallen into Li Yuan’s hands.

Uncle Fu suddenly frowned. Gifts are an art work. If the gifts are too rich and cause dissatisfaction with other nobles, I am afraid I will be impeached by Imperial Censor Impeach.

But if the gift is too casual, I am afraid it is not good. The entire Great Tang knows that Mohist Village has recently to get rich. If it is stingy, the consequences may be more serious.

Just as Mo Dun was unable to do anything, Tie An suddenly came in and said: “Young Master, Uncle Zhang is here, saying that the glass you want has been tested successfully.”

“Really?” Mo Dun hearing this was overjoyed.

“Uncle Zhang is waiting outside the door?” Tie An replied.

“Hurry up, please.” Mo Dun impatient said.

In a short while, Old Zhang, dressed in ordinary Mohist Family costumes, walked into Mohist Residence with a face full of spring breeze. No one would have thought that such a simple old man turned out to be a craftsman in Mohist Village who pursued superb craftsmanship.

“Young Master, this is the glass that Young Master wants!” Old Zhang bowed his head in salute, and handed four small wine cups as thin as cicada wing, crystal clear and near-transparent.

Mo Dun took it excitedly, touching this very common thing in future generations, and the thought of future generations in his heart suddenly rose in the mind.

“Uncle Zhang has worked hard!” Mo Dun said.

“Young Master has broken the old man. It’s just the flat glass that Young Master wants. The old man can’t conquer and can only manufacture some small items, which is really shameful.” Old Zhang headed.

Mo Dun looked at the glass wine cup in his hand, nodded with satisfaction, and said: “Everything is difficult at the beginning, flat glass will be discussed later, Uncle Zhang can manufacture the wine cup, it is already incredible.”

“If it weren’t for Young Master to get the formula of the Extreme West, who would have thought that some gravel could be refined into such a gem of creation.” Old Zhang said modestly.

“What, these treasures are made of gravel?” Uncle Fu looked at the exquisite wine cup and asked in shock.

Old Zhang also showed a wry smile on his head, nodded with certainty: “It is indeed made of sand and gravel!”

When he tried repeatedly according to the formula given by Mo Dun, even He was shocked. Who would have thought that adding some common objects to some stones and gravel could create such a beautiful thing.

In fact, glass appeared in this world very early. As early as four thousand years ago, glass beads were unearthed in ancient Egypt. 3000 years ago, the Phoenicians inadvertently used gravel and natural soda. In addition to glass, even in the same era as Great Tang, the Romans had already used glass for windows. In Great Tang, glass was the first time it appeared in this magical land.

The practical refining of glass is very simple, just like window paper, it breaks with a poke, but it is difficult to refining crystal clear and near-transparent glass. Old Zhang has gone through repeated experiments. , Finally refining a colorless and transparent glass, and turning its manufacturer into a wine cup, then reported to Mo Dun.

“Such a magical thing, it is simply too suitable to be used as a birthday gift for the Retired Emperor.” Uncle Fu suddenly eyes shined, the cost is cheap, and unique and unmatched can only be made by Mohist Family, both The Retired Emperor who can be discussed is happy without being disgusted by other nobles.

“Although this thing is precious, it is not suitable?” Mo Dun suddenly shook his head in denial.

Uncle Fu and Old Zhang were stunned, and looked up at Mo Dun in surprise.

Mo Dun explained: Glass is something that has a big purpose. If it can only be manufactured into a wine glass, it is just a luxury and enjoyment. This is not in line with the Mohist Family philosophy. What is the use? “

Mo Dun relaxed his hands, the glass in his hand fell to the ground instantly, and it broke to the ground with a snap.

“Ah!”

Uncle Fu felt a pain in his heart. Mo Dun lost countless money in his fall. Such a treasure, I am afraid that the rich and powerful will not regard it as a treasure, but his own Young Master even discarded it without the slightest hesitation.

In contrast, Old Zhang just moved his head in his heart and was indifferent. This thing was made by his own hands. Naturally, he knew that this thing looks glamorous, but in fact it is worthless, just some stones and gravel that’s all.

“Does that mean Young Master?” Uncle Fu looked at the broken glass under his feet and said with a heartache.

Mo Duns mouth showed an inexplicable said with a slight smile: “Of course it is to make these glass more useful.”

To be honest, it seems to have been developed now Glass, Mo Dun did not prepare a large-scale manufacture of glass. On the one hand, the technology of glass is simply immature. It can only manufacture some wine glasses and bottles, which have limited value and are criticized.

However, in later generations, with the development of glass technology, the added value of a kind of glass has greatly increased. Although it is only a small piece, it is said to have a great effect on the entire human race. , It can even be said that everyone in future generations cannot do without it.

That is the glasses.

Among all the glass products, if you say that the price is the most expensive, it is definitely not the eye, but if you say that the profit is the highest, the glasses are absolutely second to none, even facing the high-end glass of later generations. wind.

See how, there are spectacle shops all over the streets, and they have survived for a long time. There are people wearing glasses all over the streets, and they will last a lifetime.

Today’s Mohist Village’s glass output is extremely low, and there is no ability to manufacture large pieces of glass. It is really appropriate to choose glasses that use less materials, have high added value, and are beneficial to people. Up.

Mo Dun had contact with Retired Emperor Li Yuan. He found that Li Yuan, who was nearly 70 years old, had severe physical deterioration and even had severe presbyopia.

This is also the reason why Li Shimin is no longer wary of Li Yuan, but instead arrogantly organize birthday gifts for Li Yuan and do his filial piety.

So Mo Dun abandons the seemingly gorgeous glass wine cup. He will first give the birthday gift to Li Yuan. It will be a common reading glasses for everyone in future generations.

I believe that this birthday gift will definitely satisfy Li Yuan and Li Shimin.