Chapter 339 The Queen is Pregnant (Please subscribe!)

In April 1685, the lights of Qianqing Palace flickered faintly.

On the desk, Zhu Kezang was immersed in the memorial, which was an official arrangement for Cochin Province.

According to the time set by Zhu Kezang, these officials will follow Wang Euzhi to Jiaozhi to serve as officials after early May.

At this time, Zhu Kezang was taking the Jin Yiwei's information and checking them one by one to ensure that none of the officials who went there were corrupt officials.

Although there will be no fish if the water is clear, you still have to ensure that basic morals are okay.

After handling government affairs, it was already evening. Zhu Kezang took a bath before heading to Kunning Palace.

Queen Chen Concubine is already one and a half months pregnant. Although Zhu Kezang is busy with things, he still goes to Kunning Palace to accompany her as much as possible every day.

Zhu Kezang felt very happy when he recalled that a few days ago, the imperial physician reported to him Concubine Chen's pregnancy.

At this time, Zhu Kezang was still smiling uncontrollably, with smiles in his mouth and eyes.

He couldn't help but be unhappy about this. After all, for him, who had never been a father in his previous life, this was the first time he had sown his own seeds after traveling to this era, and it was the first time he wanted to have his own descendants.

Zhu Kezang stretched out his hand and stroked her belly gently, and said: "I gave an order to the Department of Bells and Drums today, asking them to send a team of female musicians over. From now on, they will play some calming music for you every day, and also for the little ones." The prince conducts prenatal education."

Nowadays, there is one thing that makes Zhu Kezang half worried and half happy, that is, due to the popularity of Zangxian wine, the winemaking industry in the Ming Dynasty has also prospered.

Concubine Chen was wearing a simple long dress, her face became slightly rounder, and she looked a little cute and cute.

It not only protects against wind and cold, but also does not affect the line of sight. When installed on a building, it is bright and shiny, making it a very good decoration.

These are not cheap goods like later generations.

Just like selling salt.

Nowadays, glass can be manufactured relatively maturely, which has also opened up an important source of wealth for Ming Dynasty.

Concubine Chen's face showed a hint of worry, and she asked softly: "If I give birth to a princess, will your husband be unhappy?"

The two sat for a while and talked about some topics about children. Finally, Zhu Kezang said: "It's getting late, can I stay here with you today?"

In this little ice age, there is not enough food for people to eat, so how can we still make wine?

Moreover, Zhu Kezang doesn't have any concubines now, so he is not afraid at all. He is only worried that he is pregnant with a daughter.

Glass is a decorative and practical item.

Coupled with the recapture of Jiaozhi, it can be said to be a double blessing.

Indeed, liquor is addictive. Even if Zhu Kezang wanted to stop it, he couldn't help it. There will always be people who make it.

Otherwise, we would not have been able to provide Zhu Kezang’s laboratory with that kind of experimental utensils before.

For such a large empire, if something unexpected happened to Zhu Kezang, the Ming Dynasty would probably fall apart.

Moreover, in the process, Zhu Kezang could also earn money based on the quantity of wine sold.

Seeing that Zhu Kezang was back, Concubine Chen did not get up. She raised her head and smiled slightly and said: "Have you finished your husband's work? I am weaving clothes for the future emperor here. Please wait a moment."

Zhu Kezang gently touched the top of her head and comforted her: "I like her regardless of whether she is a boy or a girl. Don't think too much."

Even so, it cannot dampen the enthusiasm of the brewery owners, who can always find food.

In the first few months of pregnancy, she would vomit every day and be in a bad mood. Concubine Chen could still maintain her mood as usual, which shows her character and persistence.

Zhu Kezang took her and held her in his arms, saying: "Don't be too tired every day. Pay more attention to rest, especially at night. Make sure you get enough sleep."

It was still a bit chilly in Yingtian Mansion in April, so craftsmen from the General Administration of Manufacturing built a full-glass conservatory in Kunning Palace for the pregnant Concubine Chen to bask in the sun and enjoy the scenery, so that Concubine Chen could get enough sun exposure.

of the sun.

Controlling the production quantity of salt and wine at the source allowed Zhu Kezang to reap huge profits from the sales of daily necessities such as wine.

Especially if there are elderly people at home.

Concubine Chen quickly finished her work, stood up and came to Zhu Kezang's side. She smiled slightly and said, "Please let your husband wait for a long time."

Of course, it is also possible that Zhu Keshuang succeeded his brother to the throne, but it is estimated that the Ming Dynasty would also go through a lot of troubles, allowing the Tatars to gain another advantage.

At this time when the country is governed by filial piety, who can refuse a gadget that allows the elderly at home to bask in the sun and enjoy the snow scenery in the cold winter?

What's more, this thing is very good-looking.

As a result, glass has become another achievement of the Ming Dynasty's daily necessities industry after sugar, perfume, and Tibetan wine, bringing abundant financial resources to the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, these Ming glass products are extremely popular and valuable luxury goods even in the West.

In addition, the production direction of colored glaze, which is one of the types of glass but is more colorful and beautiful, has also been improved, and many exquisite and beautiful objects have been introduced.

This is just decorative glass.

But here’s the problem, he used sugarcane bagasse to make wine, and those brewing workshops all use grain to make wine.

Concubine Chen smiled and said: "Husband, don't worry, it's still early?"

Now, in addition to mass-producing flat glass, the Daming Royal Glass Factory also produces vessels such as wine glasses and dishes.

Now every morning and evening, he would accompany Concubine Chen for a walk in the inner garden behind Kunning Palace. Even if he did not rest in Kunning Palace at night, he would accompany her to sleep before leaving.

Although glass was also introduced from the West, the quantity was scarce and the craftsmanship was not as good as that produced in China during the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Kezang sat aside and waited quietly, looking at her seriously.

As a queen, it is normal to worry about the prince.

Therefore, Zhu Kezang’s approach was to remove the problem rather than block it, and add control while removing the problem.

By setting up wine supervisors, we can control the wine-making behavior of workshops, businesses, etc., and by controlling the quantity of wine-making, we can circumventively control the loss of grain caused by wine-making.

Therefore, as soon as glass was introduced, it was sought after by many Ming Dynasty dignitaries, wealthy gentry, and even middle-class families, and became these people with abundant wealth.

Although neither the sturdiness nor the light transmittance can be compared with that of later generations, it is already an extremely rare item now.

According to the Ming Dynasty's throne succession system, as long as the queen gives birth to a son, no matter how many sons it is, or how many previous concubines have given birth to princes, the first prince born to the queen will be established as the crown prince.

If you are not afraid of being born late, you are afraid of not being able to give birth to a prince.

"good!"

Concubine Chen's face was filled with relief, but she still hoped that she could give birth to a prince. After all, the Ming Dynasty really needed an heir.

The glass industry in Ming Dynasty is becoming more and more mature, and the level and quality of the glass produced are not bad.

Kill two birds with one stone.

Judging from the results, the effect is still very significant.

The restriction on the quantity of wine brewed by restaurants and chambers of commerce saved a lot of food, and also contributed a steady stream of huge financial resources to the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, please take a look at the plan for the naturalization examination."

Withdrawing his thoughts, Zhu Kezang carefully reviewed the formula handed over by the Minister of Household Affairs.
Chapter completed!