Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Emperor Jing, wearing his spectacles, carefully reviewed the memorial recently presented by Li Yuanzhao.

On the desk sat a uniquely shaped, large-bellied glass bottle.

Li Yuanzhao stood before him with his hands respectfully at his sides, gazing blankly at the glass bottle.

Fang Zheng Yi had been gone for quite some time, and he hadn't been idle.

The land in the eastern suburbs was slated for greenhouse construction, along with numerous workshops, entailing a great deal of work.

He had personally witnessed the gradual commencement of construction there, with the glass workshop being the first to be completed and put into production.

He personally directed the workers in accordance with the construction sequence, and although there was some initial confusion, he gradually sorted things out.

Although it was somewhat arduous and tiring, and rather dull without Lao Fang around.

He seemed to have gained some insights during this process.

Watching the construction site grow from nothing, observing the workers collaborating, chatting, eating, fighting, and the changes in their attitude towards him.

Content that he had read in books before and subsequently forgotten began to flash in his mind.

He wanted to grasp these lingering inspirations, but couldn't quite recall them, so he had to return to flipping through books, reminiscing, and verifying...

Once the workshop was completed, he began to be dissatisfied with mere observation and threw himself into the work.

From the raw materials used to how glass was produced and how vessels were crafted....

During this process, the way an exquisite creation came into being began to form a clear process in his mind.

It turned out that glass vessels were actually blown out of the mouth! He couldn't resist trying his hand at blowing a few pieces.

Although his cheeks ached from blowing, after several attempts, he managed to succeed, albeit barely.

He produced several outlandish 'works'.

He originally intended to give the first piece to Lao Fang, but the thought of him being absent made him feel somewhat dejected. However, he immediately thought that Lao Fang would be greatly surprised to see the artwork he had personally created upon his return, which cheered him up again.

The large-bellied bottle on Emperor Jing's desk was his second piece. He felt that this piece had a great presence, so he took it to give to his father.

However, Emperor Jing only glanced at it before placing it on the desk without saying anything.

After Emperor Jing finished reading the memorial, he looked up and said blandly, "Not bad, very organized. It seems the greenhouses will be completed next month? Have you neglected your studies this month?"

Li Yuanzhao nodded, "Your son has not neglected his studies."

This time he was truly confident, as he had genuinely put his heart into studying.

"The glass workshop has already started producing glass, so the construction of the greenhouses should not be too complicated. This matter concerns the people's livelihood, and your son will carefully oversee it."

Emperor Jing looked at him with a slight smile on his face, "Not bad, you've become much more稳重 recently."

"I often think that if greenhouses could be promoted throughout the land, it would be a blessing for the people. Unfortunately, as Fang Qing said, the cost is a major issue, making widespread adoption impossible."

"Your son believes that is not the case!" Li Yuanzhao replied without hesitation, "Although the greenhouses in the eastern suburbs have not been built, your son already has some understanding. The reason the cost is high is mainly due to the glass!"

"When your son observed the glass workshop, he discovered that the raw material cost of glass is not high. However, many rejects occur during the production process, which drives up the cost. These problems are all工艺 problems that can be improved."

"Another aspect is the lack of scale. As long as the scale is large enough, the cost can be further spread out. Your son believes that given time, greenhouses will definitely be able to be promoted throughout the land!"

Looking at Li Yuanzhao's confident appearance, Emperor Jing suddenly paused, then chuckled, "Good, good, it seems you've put in a lot of effort. I believe what you say."

Then, pointing to the memorials at hand, "I'll have these memorials sent to your Eastern Palace. After you've reviewed them, send them back to me. After all, you are the crown prince of my Great Jing, and it's not good to always be immersed in these matters. A basic understanding is sufficient."

"Also, don't get bogged down in the details. Don't personally handle these artisan matters again in the future. People will laugh if they find out!" Emperor Jing said, picking up the large-bellied bottle.

Li Yuanzhao suddenly felt somewhat aggrieved!

He had put in so much effort to create this thing, and yet his father still looked down on it! His sincerity was wasted on the dragon!

"Father, I..."

"Enough, go do your work. Don't waste time." Emperor Jing waved his hand, beginning to dismiss him.

Helpless, Li Yuanzhao walked out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation with hurried steps, feeling aggrieved.

Watching his figure disappear, Emperor Jing picked up the large-bellied bottle and began to examine it carefully.

He breathed on it twice and carefully wiped it, looking at it from left to right, and couldn't help but reveal a satisfied expression.

Turning to Guo Tianyang, he pointed at the bottle and said, "Look at the太子, he's so grown up, yet he's not稳重 at all."

Guo Tianyang secretly curled his lips.

You like it, so you like it. Why are you telling me this! Is it interesting? Besides, Fang Zheng Yi has that吊儿郎当 demeanor, and the太子 hangs out with him all day, how can he be稳重?

After mentally complaining, Guo Tianyang said with a beaming smile, "Your Majesty, this is all the太子's filial piety. This old servant is genuinely happy for you!"

"Throughout history, there have never been天家 father and son as close as you and the太子殿下! It's truly one of a kind!" Guo Tianyang extended his thumb and gestured vigorously twice.

Emperor Jing wanted to maintain a serious expression, but the smile was threatening to break through.

He could only cough twice and calmly said, "Go send the memorials to the太子, and also get him some tonics. Also, place this bottle in the Imperial Study to display."

Guo Tianyang responded and picked up the memorials from the desk, turning to leave.

At the moment of turning, a sly smile appeared on his lips.

Today, I really flattered His Majesty!.

As long as Fang Zheng Yi is not around, this is still my territory!!!

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