The tossing between Dongnuan and the Ministry of Industry has made the New Year a mess.
The Cao Mansion is very busy at the end of the year, and during the Chinese New Year, the Cao Mansion is also very lively.
But the warmth of winter comes and goes in a hurry. The entire Ministry of Works did not even have a holiday during the Chinese New Year, so just go to work honestly.
Of course, His Majesty was generous and promised to let officials from the Ministry of Industry purchase the first batch of glass first.
The Minister of Hubu was not happy when he heard this. The matter of collecting money had something to do with his Hubu. It was impossible for him to be at home during the holidays and not know anything.
Therefore, he went to the Ministry of Works premises every day, doing nothing but staring at the progress of the glass.
Once it comes out and His Majesty has set the price, he can start collecting money.
Although the money is not his, it is quite satisfying to think about it.
Being stared at by so many high-ranking officials, Cao Chengdu was a little nervous, but Dong Nuan was very relaxed throughout the whole process. When to add what ingredients, when to change to what kind of heat, he was very calm in directing.
Cao Cheng followed her and became more stable after being affected.
On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, Magistrate Cao finally came over from Liangzhou.
He returned to Beijing to report on his work and visit relatives, so Mrs. Cao also brought Cao Xinyue to the capital.
Cao Zhuo hasn't returned yet from his wedding reception, maybe because the sky is high and the road is far away, or maybe he just wants to spend a good year in a different place with his sister.
When the Cao family came to the capital, Dong Nuan had a meal with them, and then went to work at the Ministry of Industry.
Recently, a lot of glass has been produced every day.
Officials within the Ministry of Industry have already bought a batch of them if they are willing to buy them.
Of course, His Majesty has also implemented purchase restrictions. After all, the quantity produced is limited, so you have to use it carefully.
Of course, when Dong Nuan was busy with the glass, she did not forget the rose water. She mixed ten bottles and gave them to Qiao, and then continued working on her own.
Cao Zhuo had promised to give it to Dong Nuan at the small village outside the capital. Dong Nuan took the time to take a look and didn't have time to pay attention to it for the time being. All her energy now was devoted to the Ministry of Works.
The dignitaries in the capital now also know that His Majesty asked the Ministry of Industry to develop a new kind of colored glaze. Compared with the brilliant colored glazes they had seen before, today's colored glaze is more transparent and has better light transmittance.
Several households in the capital have replaced their windows with glass, and the illumination is so good that it is enviable.
His Majesty specially selected a few, and other officials knew about this propaganda.
It's okay for low-level officials, although they also have a desire to compete, but if they don't have the strength, they won't compete with the big guys.
However, how can those who are relatives of the emperor and the powerful and powerful feel balanced in their hearts when looking at such a comparison?
So, no, we have to get it!
Your Majesty is naturally willing to watch them compete. After all, only with competition can you have purchasing power.
The Ministry of Industry is already working overtime.
Of course, Dong Nuan has now successfully become a supervisor. It will probably not be long before the Ministry of Works can work independently without her being on site.
However, the weather is still cold. The wind here in Beijing is stronger than that in Liangzhou. It is not comfortable to have your face covered with sand and mud every day.
Dong Nuan just wanted to go back early. She had been away from home for so long, and she missed Hanjiang Tower a little, and she didn't know how he was doing.
Dong Nuan sat aside and looked at it casually, her eyes empty.
Following Dong Nuan, Cao Cheng's status in the Ministry of Industry has also increased. Seeing Dong Nuan's blank look, he couldn't help but come over and asked in a low voice: "Are you homesick?"
"Yeah." Dong Nuan didn't deny it. After nodding generously, he added: "I miss Hanjiang Tower."
The name Hanjiang Tower is no stranger to everyone in the Cao Mansion.
When they first investigated Dong Nuan's identity, they already knew this name, Dong Nuan's fiancé who had been engaged long ago.
He is an orphan whose life experience is unknown. He is studying now. I heard that his grades are good and he is quite capable.
He is tall and big, and he is really protective of the warmth in winter.
The little girl had a bad life before, but later she got a chance and became capable and broke away from that family.
Cao Cheng is actually a little jealous of Hanjiang Tower, but Dong Nuan likes her, so they can't say anything.
Compared with these powerful children in the capital, Hanjianglou is more sincere, at least that's what it seems now. In contrast, he seems to be sincere and valuable.
In addition, the Cao Mansion has no intention of interfering in Dong Nuan's private affairs, so even if they don't think highly of Hanjiang Tower, they think Dong Nuan can be matched with someone better, so they won't say anything more.
When he heard Dong Nuan mention Hanjiang Tower, Cao Cheng didn't know how to persuade him.
According to the current progress, Dongnuan will not be officially released from the Ministry of Industry until at least the end of the month.
If we delay a little longer, it is estimated that we will have to wait until the spring comes and the flowers bloom before we can return to Liangzhou.
Cao Cheng was still a little reluctant to let go. After getting along so well with the little girl, Cao Cheng felt that this sister was actually quite good. Although she was not his biological sister, he cared for her as his own sister.
"I'll be able to go back soon." Cao Cheng didn't know what to say. He thought for a long time before speaking slowly.
Dong Nuan nodded casually, thought for a moment and seemed to think of something else, then turned around and said: "By the way, brother, help me buy some books."
The books in the capital should be richer than those in Liangzhou, so Dong Nuan thought he could take some back.
Cao Cheng naturally had no reason not to respond and nodded in agreement.
The busy winter season lasted from the end of December to mid-March.
Magistrate Cao had already finished his duties and returned to Liangzhou, while Dong Nuan was still in the capital.
The progress of the glass work is very good. When the winter warms up in early February, it is no longer necessary to go to the Ministry of Engineering.
The Engineering Department can now independently complete the production of glass. Some precautions have also been compiled into notes by Dong Nuan, allowing them to conduct self-checks when problems arise.
Of course, it doesn't mean that she is no longer needed on the glass side, Dong Nuan can leave.
Dong Nuan left the glass side, but still did not leave the Ministry of Industry.
Because, the previous waterwheel.
Magistrate Cao has already experimented, and the waterwheel is indeed easy to use and saves a lot of labor.
He didn't know much about the principle of waterwheels, and it was also Dong Nuan's credit, so he directly passed it on to Dong Nuan and asked her to discuss with His Majesty what to do next.
Anyway, Liangzhou Prefecture will definitely start everything this year.
His Majesty is also full of praise for the wonderful idea of winter warmth.
Of course, His Majesty also knows what Dong Nuan told the clan leader about his fate in dreaming about gods.
He had no doubt about this.
Otherwise, there is no way to explain that a little village girl who cannot read a few Chinese characters can understand these things.
Must be a god.
God bless Dayue!
At the beginning of the warm winter, I really just wanted to build a water tanker and then go back to Liangzhou.
She missed Hanjiang Tower and wanted to drink her own elixir.
