Even if Zhu Houzhao had never seen the glass business that Zhao Ce mentioned before, he knew that it was a very profitable thing.

After all, everything Zhao Ce made was unique to the entire Ming Dynasty.

This kind of business is very consistent with the noble status of His Royal Highness.

Zhao Ce heard his idea of ​​participating and did not refuse.

Although his status is pretty good now, being protected by the biggest boss in Ming Dynasty basically saves him all the trouble.

Why not?

Zhao Ce readily agreed.

Zhu Houzhao was very happy after hearing this.

According to Zhao Ce, to ensure convenient transportation of raw materials, it is best to find an open space to build a factory in Tongzhou or Tianjin Wei.

Zhu Houzhao patted his chest and said that he would take care of the factory site and raw materials.

Moreover, he would find a way to raise the cost of building factories and shops.

Seeing that he was so active, Zhao Ce felt relieved and left it to him.

All you need to do is ask people to collect the straw and burn the plant ashes to make soda ash.

While they were talking, Dingxihou Mansion also arrived.

Zhao Ce took Su Caier out of the carriage and said goodbye to Zhu Houzhao.

After the two entered the house, Su Caier picked up her daughter and kissed her.

Then he asked Zhao Ce: "Husband, that person from the White Lotus Sect is really brave."

How dare you openly call for rebellion in the capital.

Originally, Su Cai'er thought about going to see if there were any gods to worship her today.

As a result, I was shocked when I heard something rebellious.

Zhao Ce sat next to her, took the tea from the servant, took a sip himself, and then fed Su Cai'er, who was holding his daughter, a sip.

After sharing a cup of tea, Zhao Cecai said: "Indeed."

"But if he dares to do such a thing, there is probably a way out."

The White Lotus Sect has a large number of followers, and every peasant uprising it leads is basically large-scale.

This power cannot be underestimated.

Zhao Ce has no idea how to deal with it.

I just told Su Cai'er to stay away from these people in the future.

Su Cai'er nodded and said obediently: "Wherever I go, I always ask my husband first."

Zhao Ce smiled and touched her head: "Yes, I will also tell Cai'er in advance so that we won't worry about each other."

The young couple talked for a while, and after holding their daughter and coaxing her for a while, Zhao Ce entered the study.

He took out the firecracker given by Zhu Houzhao and observed it carefully.

To be honest, fire guns are not of much use to today's cavalry.

The match rope is too long, the ignition is too slow, and the fire may not be ignited even in rainy weather, or the gunpowder inside may be blown away by the wind or wet by the rain, etc.

Moreover, the range is too short and the lethality is not great.

Overall, this gun has many disadvantages.

Zhao Ce pondered this thing.

"Flintlock..."

"You have to make a spring and use the friction between the spring and the flint to start the fire. You can abandon the backward ignition device like the match rope."

"Gunpowder can be mixed with sugar to increase its lethality."

“But I don’t know if the steel at this time can hold up.” Junquge

The more Zhao Ce thought about it, the more his mind became knotted.

He is a modern man, even if he has a little knowledge.

But it’s really difficult to deal with something like this that you haven’t put in the effort to study.

After all, if you can’t do things like mathematics, physics, and chemistry, you really can’t.

Not to mention lying to others, even if you want to lie to yourself.

If you can go over the details with some craftsmen, I think they will have a way...

Zhao Ce put the firearm back in its place and decided to find a time to ask Zhu Houzhao to help talk to someone from the Firearms Bureau.

Even if he could make a similar flintlock gun under his own guidance, subsequent research would still be limited.

It’s just that the status of craftsmen in ancient times was not high, and their remuneration was not high.

If they are asked to develop this kind of thing, they definitely have little enthusiasm.

Zhao Ce thought, but still can't rush.

Even if it is produced, mass production is still a problem.

However, this weapon is a bit difficult, but the next thing can be obtained.

Zhao Ce took out a piece of paper and began to write and draw on it.

...

While Zhao Ce was thinking, Zhu Houzhao was also melancholy.

After the young couple got off the car.

Zhu Houzhao stayed in the car by himself, thinking about where the money would come from.

There is no doubt about it.

Zhao Ce's business is one where he can make money continuously.

And the payback is extremely fast.

With the little investment he made in Caitangji, he had basically recovered his capital within two or three months.

Nowadays, things like glass are even more valuable.

The more you invest, the more you earn.

The subsequent income is also considerable.

It’s just that the cost is a bit too much.

His Highness the Prince has also felt deeply these days that he still needs to have enough money in his hands that he can spend as he pleases.

Otherwise, you won't even be able to spend a penny to entertain others.

"Where do you get the money from..."

Zhu Houzhao thought.

It is indeed possible to ask people below to be filial.

But the amount is too high.

If his father found out, this rattan braised pork would be fed into his mouth in minutes.

Are you going to borrow it from your uncle again?

Zhu Houzhao touched his chin and felt that it was feasible.

Before he could get the money, he had to listen to his two uncles mourn for a long time.

Zhu Houzhao thought about it and returned to the palace.

Liu Jin helped him change his clothes and served him hot tea to warm him up.

An official from James's Mansion came over with a booklet, saluted and said: "Your Highness, this is the list of the vassal princes and their entourage who are coming to Beijing this time."

"The feudal lord?"

Zhu Houzhao finally remembered the mission assigned to him by his father.

That is to receive the vassal kings who came to Beijing to discuss matters related to the royal family.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Bring it to me and have a look."

Liu Jin on the side took it and took a look.

Then he handed it over.

"King Ning, King Yi, King Jin..."

"There are quite a few vassal kings coming this time."

After casually flipping through these lists, Zhu Houzhao felt a little uninterested.
To be continued...