[The day on the shelves happens to be the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, see if you can put together a few more changes in the past three days. ] 】

Feng Congyi's habits as a businessman, when he heard that he had money to make, his eyes could glow golden.

Glass mercury mirror, Feng Congyi only heard Han Gang mention it. But he knows Han Gang's personality, and he doesn't speak easily, but he must be right. Since he once said solemnly, he wants to invest in the development of related technologies, so of course it is a good business to make money.

The cotton cloth in the northwest, the sugar in Jiaozhi, and the business of transshipment and sales of goods in the north and south have made the Han and Feng families rich. But there is never too much to support the family's fundamental industry. Glass and mirrors are closely related to life. As long as you can master the technique in your hands, even if it spreads out in the future, it will only rely on the long flow of water, and it will be a wealth that can be passed on for several generations.

Feng Congyi has been up and down in the business world for many years, and his joy and anger are invisible, which is the basic skill. But in the face of tens of millions of forward returns, I can't suppress the excitement in my heart. Not to mention that he is just a wealthy businessman, he is the Son of Heaven, and he heard that he can earn hundreds of thousands of pure income a year, and he is still not exempt from vulgarity.

Looking at his cousin's appearance, Han Gang smiled slightly, looked down and looked at the small piece of paper worth tens of millions in his hand. Rows of small print are densely written on the pieces of paper, not just the recipe of the raw material. In addition to those points, there are also the key points to pay attention to when firing, as well as the construction and operation of special stoves.

"Huh?" Looking at it, Han Gang's expression suddenly changed, and he couldn't help but let out a sigh of surprise.

"Brother, what's wrong? Is there something wrong? Feng Congyi immediately asked nervously. Don't spend a fortune on a fake that is a scammer.

"The firing of clear glass must be accompanied by a change in the process, not just a matter of the recipe. It's good that you can notice that. Han Gang raised the piece of paper, "Especially about the stove for this burning material, it is very different from the stove used before." ”

"That's for sure. Will be the supervisor but the stove has been newly repaired, which is different from the previous style, of course, it is related to white glass, how can the younger brother not inquire in detail? Feng Congyi pointed to the last piece of paper, "The hot air discharged from the stove can be heated by the air that can be blown in through the oven that passes through the outside, which can save a lot of charcoal." ”

"It's not just about saving charcoal, it's about raising the furnace temperature." Han Gang's tone was solemn.

If he hadn't seen it on this piece of paper, Han Gang wouldn't have remembered this crucial technique. The heat brought out by the regenerative chamber exchange furnace can be used not only for glass firing, but also for steelmaking and ironmaking. When Han Gang was in the Weapons Prison, this technique had not yet been developed.

"Furnace temperature?" Feng Congyi asked suspiciously, he had never heard of this word.

"It's the temperature of the furnace. Just like the length of the weight, the cold and heat are measured by numbers, and it is the temperature. This is what the foolish brother has been trying to do lately. Old weights and measures were not only imprecise, but also too narrow. You can feel it hot and cold, but you can't know how cold or hot it is. ”

Feng Congyi didn't understand it, thought for a long time, and asked tentatively: "Is it that the furnace temperature is high, and it becomes hotter?" ”

"Exactly, the hotter it is, the hotter it is. So white glass is a good thing, a device for measuring temperature, I've designed it. But without glass, it can only be talked about on paper. Han Gang mentioned lightly, his eyes deepened, "Okay, don't think about it, I'm just an idea at the moment, and I have to think about it slowly." Let's talk about it, what is the purpose of coming to Taiyuan to see me? It's just a matter of glass, and I think it should be enough to use letters. ”

It was previously discussed to use cotton to bring the Han Fan tribes on Ganliang Road over and bring them into the scope of the cotton industry's potential, Han Gang and Feng Congyi directly just wrote a letter - but they used ciphertext to prevent being peeked at - only with white glass, there was no need for Feng Congyi to come to Taiyuan in person.

"The third brother is right, if it is just the matter of glass, it is enough to write a letter. In fact, there is another important matter, which must be made known to the third brother. ”

"What's the matter?"

"I don't know if the third brother still remembers Wu Kui?" Feng Congyi leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"Of course I do." The culprit who made Luo Wucheng fall short back then, but the Guangrui Army that he led was the foundation of the Han family in Gongzhou, how could Han Gang not remember, "What, did you hear from him?" ”

"Someone saw him in Shazhou, with more than a dozen people with him." Feng Congyi's face added a little gloom.

The son of Guang Ruijun is the main force in SF Express. The farms opened by Guang Ruijun in Gongzhou and Xizhou, and the cotton produced in them is also the main object of SF Express's purchase. Every year, before the sowing begins, the harvest of the year is determined by contract and a deposit is paid in advance. This strategy of ensuring harvest in drought and flood was set by Han Gang himself back then, so that the Guangrui army was desperate for Han Gang.

Due to the fact that the Guangrui Army has been guarding itself for many years, coupled with the courage of the Tuobian River, the imperial court and local states and counties are no longer regarded as traitors to them. But once the news of Wu Kui's appearance in Hexi spread, the imperial court would definitely be nervous and step up its vigilance against the remnants of the Guangrui army. And SF Express, which appoints many children of the Guangrui Army, will inevitably be affected.

"Are you sure about this?" Han Gang asked.

"Seeing Wu Kui is one of the heads of the SF faction on Ganliang Road, and he is also from the Guangrui Army. According to him, although the person he saw was very different from the image back then, at a glance, it was Wu Kui. ”

"That's it?" Han Gang's brows furrowed, with this bit of evidence, he couldn't prove anything at all, "Even his appearance has changed, how can he be so sure"

In fact, according to him, there are only five or six points of resemblance. It's impossible for the little brother to be so surprised. Feng Congyi said in a deep voice, "But the name he left in Ganzhou is called Wugui." ”

"Wugui?" Han Gang's brows furrowed slightly, but they were really two names that were very similar.

"And this time, the Han generals attached to Western Xia were led by Li Qing. He has a first-hand general under him, who is also surnamed Wu Minggui. It is said that this person defected to Western Xia in the fourth and fifth years of Xining, and it only took a few years to get ahead under Li Qing's account, and his ability and means are very good. ”

"How is this Wugui now?"

"He disappeared in the chaos under the city of Yanzhou. said that he was dead, but some people said that he took a group of brothers to defect to the Liao. Anyway, in that chaos, all the brothers who had a good relationship with him disappeared. And the martial nobles of Ganzhou City, he also has more than a dozen companions around him. Feng Congyi let out a sigh of relief and asked in a low voice, "Does the third brother think Wu Kui is dead?" ”

"There was no confirmation of his death letter back then. Like Nong Zhigao, they were all burned beyond recognition. Di Wuxiang didn't report Nong Zhigao as a result back then, and Han Zihua [Han Jiang] didn't dare to report it. There were also rumors in the army that he went to Western Xia. It's just that there has been no news since then, and those rumors have disappeared. ”

Wu Kui's death letter was not reported because the identity of the body could not be confirmed, but it was basically believed that he was dead. But if this time it happens, most of the Guangrui army, which has only been settled down for a few years, will be chaotic again.

Judging from the name, time, and action, Wu Gui's suspicion is too deep - it can't even be called a suspicion, it can be confirmed that Wu Gui is Wu Kui.

"Is he still in Ganzhou?" Han Gang asked.

"It's gone." Feng Congyi said: "It was said that someone saw him and a group of more than a dozen people go west out of Yumen Pass and go to the Western Regions. But whether it is a suspicious formation, it is really uncertain. ”

Han Gang groaned for a moment, raised his eyes and said, "...... Don't overthink it. Wu Kui, I have had a relationship with him. He understands a little bit of his character. Since he went to the Western Regions after the destruction of the Western Xia Kingdom, most of them have no intention of coming back. Wait until the imperial court recovers the Western Regions in the future, maybe you won't hear his name again. ”

"Since the third brother said so, then I am relieved." Feng Congyi nodded, "I asked him to stay in Ganzhou to preside over the affairs of the branch, and I also told him." For a year and a half, there is no need to worry about it coming out. After a year and a half, even if it comes out, there is no need to worry. ”

The brothers had a few words, and it was time to hold the lamp. Wang Yi sent his family to spread the news, the wine and dinner were ready, and urged the two to eat.

Han Gang and Feng Congyi were both hungry, so they got up and went to the front after leaving the study.

Feng Congyi asked as he walked, "I wonder how long the third brother can stay in Hedong?" ”

"Half a year at most." Han Gang said, "Here in Hedong, it is impossible for the Son of Heaven to let me stay for too long. I also wrote to you before, you can put it in the east of the river, and don't spread it too big. ”

"Little brother understands." Feng Congyi lowered his head and asked again, "After that, I don't know if the Son of Heaven will arrange for the third brother to return to Beijing, or will he be appointed to other state capitals?" ”

"Most of them are going back to Beijing. The Son of Heaven is afraid that my merits will not be appreciated. In front of his cousin who was clear-minded, Han Gang didn't hide it at all, "What if I go to other Luzhou and make some contributions?" I'm the founding prince of the country now, can I still seal the prince of the country? ”

"Isn't it a matter of time before the prince puts it on the third brother?" Feng Congyi said with a smile: "If you become a minister, you will naturally be able to have a father." ”

"If you are the prime minister, after a few years, you will be able to seal the country. But if there are more than 10,000 households, you will be able to seal the country. Isn't the Son of Heaven afraid that I will make meritorious deeds again? If you are the prime minister, when you arrive at the main hall, where is it appropriate to stand? ”

Feng Congyi sighed with Han Gang, and then said: "Speaking of Guogong, the younger brother was in the capital a few days ago, and I heard that the Duke of Jiefu was going to be transferred, saying that it was because of the merit of destroying the Xia, originally because of the benefit of changing the law, and plotting for the Western Xia, which was also presided over by the Minister of Jiefu when he was in office. ”

"Oh, really?" Han Gang thought for a while, "It was Shu Guogong before, but this time, I don't know what Lu Dao is." ”

The feudal state is also hierarchical. The first was a small country, then China, then a big country, and then two princes. The foreign surname was not crowned king during his lifetime, and when he arrived at the two countries, he reached the top. Such as Qin, Chu, and Wei, such as the title of national official, is not an old seniority to several Zaifu, and it is basically impossible to have the opportunity to get it. Han Qi is the Duke of Wei, and Fu Bi is the Duke of Korea, both of which are big countries. And Wang Anshi's Shu Guogong is a small country.

"What it is, it depends on the Taichang Rite Temple. However, the Prime Minister of Jiefu was also crowned the Duke of the Kingdom when he was the second prime minister. Before retiring from the phase, it was only the founding county prince, it seems to be Taiyuan County. In less than thirty, he was crowned the prince of the county because of his merits, and since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, there is really no one who can compare to the third brother. ”

"It's better to compare, it's better to compare, it's nothing to worry about. I remember telling the story of the tortoise and hare race in the past, and the one who runs fast is not always in front. Han Gang shook his head, "In the next few years, I may have to be leisurely." ”

"It's just right for schooling." Feng Congyi said, "The higher the third brother's knowledge, the younger brother can also get some literary temperament together." Speaking of which, it is also unfavorable for Kansai Kuixing, and it is not easy to come out of Mr. Hengqu and the third brother. If the third brother can't bring all the scholars in Kansai under his door, he will not be able to sit still as the prime minister in the future. Just like us merchants in Yongqin, if we can't form a group, we will only be stepped on. But once the forces are combined, it is the capital, and it can also stand a foothold! ”

Han Gang smiled and said nothing, but Feng Congyi's words were exactly what he said. He can not care about the level of official position. But there are some things that need to be fought over.