Chapter 521 Improve the mechanism of the research institute
Towards evening, as soon as Zhong Jinwei returned to the admiral's office in Beijing, Emperor Chongzhen sent someone to summon him to the palace.
Although this kind of thing happens from time to time, it is rare when it is getting late. If it is not a very important matter, it will definitely not be summoned now.
Zhong Jinwei sighed as he hurried on. The Ming Dynasty was still a troubled time, and some major events happened from time to time. He hoped that something was not wrong again.
When he arrived at the Wenhua Hall, it was already brightly lit with candles. But there were many people in the hall, including the chief minister of the cabinet and other cabinet ministers, and Xu Guangqi, the minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Zhong Jinwei saw that all of them were beaming with joy and mixed with surprise. When he saw Song Yingxing was there, he guessed that the Glass Research Institute had produced some results. Is it a microscope or a mirror?
As soon as Emperor Chongzhen saw Zhong Jinwei entering the palace, he said happily without waiting for a courtesy: "Master Zhong, as you said, the microscope has finally been made."
When people in the palace saw Zhong Jinwei entering the palace, they all stepped aside to greet him.
At this point, Zhong Jinwei saw a desk where they had just been surrounded, with a microscope on it. Yes, although this one was very crude compared to later microscopes, there was no doubt that it was a microscope.
He was very happy when he saw it and asked: "What is the multiple of this?"
The people in the hall were a little surprised when they heard this. They looked at Song Yingxing. They had no idea about such a professional issue.
Song Yingxing was visibly stunned for a moment, then his face immediately turned red, and he replied without confidence: "I don't know the magnification, but this microscope can see clearly things that are normally invisible."
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he immediately realized that this was the Ming Dynasty, the microscope had just been made, and the measurement unit must not have been developed in time.
Thinking of this, he smiled and said: "I am impatient. The microscope has just been built. But when you go back, set a standard and measure the unit of magnification. It must be accurate, because this microscope will be used in a wide range of applications in the future.
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"Your Majesty, please remember." Song Yingxing put away the previous joy and bowed to accept the order.
Emperor Chongzhen nodded as he looked at it. People like him were very curious when they saw the microscope and admired such a magical thing. But Zhong Jinwei spoke in professional terms, and he was worthy of being a person from later generations.
Zhong Jinwei then became a little curious, so he asked again: "How was this high-power microscope made? I didn't have a clue when I went there two days ago."
When Song Yingxing heard this, he looked at Zhong Jinwei gratefully and explained the whole process.
The cabinet ministers couldn't help but secretly sigh, Song Yingxing was so lucky that he could discover this secret through a drop of water.
However, Xu Guangqi's thoughts were slightly different from theirs. He felt that everything in the world was connected. It seemed that science had a long way to go.
After Zhong Jinwei listened to Song Yingxing's narration, he smiled and nodded. Is he really a lucky star? Where can I benefit from it?
He flattered himself for a while, then bowed and reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I am sure that at present, no one else or other country can make this kind of high-power lens. I suggest that it be made."
The law will classify it as the highest level of confidentiality."
Emperor Chongzhen nodded repeatedly when he heard this, and immediately agreed: "It is classified as Class A confidentiality, and no one is allowed to leak it."
It was only then that Wen Tiren asked Zhong Jinwei: "Marquis Zhongxing, do you think this thing has a wide range of applications?"
"Yes, it can be used in medicine, chemistry, physics, etc. It is the most basic tool." Zhong Jinwei said.
"How to sell such an important thing?" Wen Tiren is actually concerned about this.
A unique, yet very basic tool that is sure to make a lot of money.
Zhong Jinwei was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then looked at Emperor Chongzhen and found that he was also very concerned about this issue.
He thought for a moment and then replied: "This high-power microscope was developed by the Glass Research Institute, and its ownership should be shared by state-owned enterprises and the imperial court, because the research institute is provided by the imperial court and funded by state-owned enterprises. It might as well be authorized by the institute to state-owned enterprises
, set up a factory specifically to sell this microscope. The institute is not responsible for production and sales, but will continue to engage in research work and strive to produce new and good products."
For these current officials, they believe that the imperial court and state-owned enterprises are actually the same thing, so they have no objection to what Zhong Jinwei said.
However, Zhong Jinwei continued to plan: "Because this microscope is a basic thing, I suggest that the price should not be set too high. And it is stipulated that it cannot be exported..."
"Master Zhong, what is the exit?" Emperor Chongzhen asked after hearing this.
"Just sell it to other countries, foreigners. If they insist on it, that's no problem. Just increase the price ten times or a hundred times and sell it to them. For now, it's not an exaggeration to give them sky-high prices for high-power microscopes.
"Zhong Jinwei turned to Emperor Chongzhen and replied.
Emperor Chongzhen nodded. He could make a lot of money, which was a good thing.
"In addition, I suggest that part of the profits earned by state-owned enterprises from selling microscopes should be used to reward the Glass Research Institute to encourage them to develop more profitable things."
As soon as Zhong Jinwei finished speaking, Wen Tiren smiled and said: "Marquis Zhongxing, your Majesty has just made Chang Geng Weibo."
Zhong Jinwei was startled after hearing this, and then posted it on Weibo.
Seeing Zhong Jinwei's astonished look, Wen Tiren explained: "Because this microscope can see the smallest details, it is called Weibo."
The previous Gun Pao Bo and Song Yingxing, the Wei Bo, were not hereditary, so Emperor Chongzhen sealed them as soon as they were granted the title, and these civil servants had no objection. After all, their inventions would bring huge benefits to the Ming Dynasty and have epoch-making significance.
Only then did Zhong Jinwei realize that he had been granted the title of earl. He immediately congratulated Song Yingxing. Then he turned to Emperor Chongzhen and explained again: "Your Majesty, this microscope is not only the work of Weibo..."
It feels awkward to call Zhong Jinwei how he is called. Why can't he be replaced by someone else? He must be posted on Weibo.
"The craftsmen in the institute have also contributed a lot. More importantly, the institute as a whole needs their cooperation in future research and development and needs to stimulate their overall enthusiasm. At the same time, it is also to let people with expertise know the benefits of joining the institute.
, only in this way will more and better products be developed. Therefore, I still suggest that part of the profits earned by state-owned enterprises from selling microscopes should be shared by the Glass Research Institute."
After Zhong Jinwei finished speaking, he looked at the faces of the civil servants in the palace and explained again: "Of course, the amount of profit will be discussed by your majesty and your lords."
Hearing this, Xu Guangqi first spoke in agreement: "Your Majesty, I second my opinion."
Probably because of Zhong Jinwei's last words, other civil servants had no objection at this time and all agreed.
This move would bring greater benefits, so Emperor Chongzhen would naturally not disagree.
In the end, the imperial court decided to give the research institute a very low share, but Zhong Jinwei no longer worried about it. With such a precedent, at least it could start in a positive way.
When he returned home, he thought about buying some high-power microscopes for his wife to support Archie's interest.