Shangguan Yi took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, if we follow your plan, I'm afraid it will cause a huge uproar. It's not a good sign that a hen is in charge. "
Du Qi said, "Shangguan Yi, you think that a hen is in charge. In other words, you also think that your mother, wife, and daughter should stay at home and do their own things? "
"Of course not!"
Shangguan Yi said, "Your Majesty, I don't have any objections to having a woman as an official. The reason why I'm doing this is because this plan will cause public opinion in the court. Therefore, this subject's suggestion is that this matter should be carried out slowly. "
Du Qi said, "There's no need to worry about public opinion. As long as we arrange it well and meet capable people, there won't be a big problem. Of course, I also agree with your suggestion. This matter can't be rushed and has to be done slowly. In short, this matter can be put on the agenda. Once the right opportunity arises, we can immediately make arrangements. Opportunities are left for those who are prepared. "
Shangguan Yi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty, it's great that you're not making arrangements on a whim. Preparedness leads to success, and unpreparedness leads to failure. This matter indeed needs to be carefully arranged and pushed forward step by step. "
Ma Zhou agreed, "Your Majesty, I also agree that there's no need to make arrangements immediately. Think thrice before you act and push forward slowly."
Lai Ji also said, "I also think we should wait."
The three strategists had the same opinion.
Du Qi smiled, understanding their concerns. The Great Xia was currently on the rise. If public opinion were to explode at this time, it would be very disadvantageous for the Great Xia. However, this matter had already taken root in Du Qi's heart. If there was a suitable opportunity, he would push this matter forward.
Du Qi waved his hand and said, "Alright, go about your own business. Rest early tonight. We'll leave early tomorrow morning. "
"Yes!"
Shangguan Yi and the other two answered in unison.
The three got up and went to rest. Du Qi pondered about having a woman as an official in the study. This matter required the right time, the right place, the right people, and many other factors.
Time passed by slowly. The moon was high in the sky, and in the blink of an eye, it was almost dawn.
Dong! Dong!
There was a knock on the door.
The door was pushed open and Mordor entered. Mordor entered the room and came to Du Qi's side, saying, "Your Majesty, Wang Qiulong requests an audience."
Du Qi was rather surprised. Under normal circumstances, Wang Qiulong should have gone to bed by now, yet he still came to visit at such a late hour. Du Qi thought for a moment and ordered, "Bring him in."
"Yes!"
Mordor went to pass on the message.
Not long after, Wang Qiulong entered. He bowed to Du Qi and said, "I have disturbed Emperor Xia in the middle of the night. Please punish me."
Du Qi said, "It's fine. What do you want?"
Wang Qiulong said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, this commoner was prepared to rest. The reason for my late night visit was because my eldest grandson found me and insisted on meeting Emperor Xia. He said that he wanted to present a treasure to Emperor Xia. This commoner had no choice but to shamelessly meet Emperor Xia. "
Du Qi smiled and said, "If he wants to present a treasure, bring him in. I want to see what kind of treasure it is."
Wang Qiulong immediately turned and left.
Not long after, Wang Qiulong brought in a child of about ten years old. The child was about eighteen or nineteen years old. He was not tall, only about one hundred and sixty centimeters tall. However, this child's eyes were extremely bright and gave off a feeling of incomparable intelligence.
Wang Qiulong put on a respectful and nervous look and said, "Emperor Xia, this is my grandson, Wang Ping."
Wang Ping said, "I am Wang Ping. Greetings to Emperor Xia."
Du Qi said, "Your grandfather said that you have a treasure to present to me. Tell me, what treasure are you going to present? "
Wang Ping immediately took out a round mirror from his sleeve. This round mirror was not big and was only slightly bigger than a normal person's palm. However, it was extremely bright and clean and the surface of the mirror was made of glass. Wang Ping passed the mirror to Mordor and said, "Emperor Xia, this item is called a mirror. It is made of a special material and can clearly reflect a person's appearance."
Du Qi took it. Although the mirror was not big, the reflection in the mirror was extremely clear.
Du Qi was someone from the future.
Naturally, he knew about mirrors.
There were countless mirrors and glass in the future. The craftsmanship was even more exquisite and the style was even more exquisite. However, Du Qi was pleasantly surprised that glass and even mirrors could appear in this era.
This was a good thing.
In fact, China was not the first to invent the creation of glass. As early as two hundred years ago, during the ancient Roman Empire, glass was already used in the West. It was even used on doors and windows. It was just that it was not available in the Central Plains.
Du Qi's hand gently caressed the mirror and looked at Wang Ping. He said, "Wang Ping, this mirror, was it you who invented it?"
"Yes!"
Wang Ping answered.
He said, "Emperor Xia, I got a completed piece of glass and the craftsmanship of glass from a destitute merchant in the West. Since then, I have been researching it. When I first made the glass, both sides of it were transparent. However, there was a time when a small person was holding the glass. One side of the glass was dark while the other side was under the sun. Unexpectedly, the glass reflected a shadow, just like a mirror. Therefore, I tried to erase one side so that the other side could not be seen. In the end, this mirror was created. Now, glass can be made as well. This mirror made of glass is clearer and more transparent than a bronze mirror. It can perfectly reflect a person's face. "
"Very good!"
Du Qi's face flashed with a smile.
This was a surprise.
Du Qi did not expect to go to Mingqiu Mountain. Not only did he take down Lui Dayou and the others, but he also met someone who could make mirrors. This was a huge gain.
Du Qi looked at Wang Ping and said, "Little Kid Wang Ping, this King will accept this treasure you offered. Since you're so capable, why don't you tell me what you want? "
When Wang Ping heard Du Qi's words, he could not wait and said, "I don't want any reward. I just want to study in the University of Science and Technology. I heard that there are many craftsmen in the University of Science and Technology with extraordinary skills. I want to study there. "
Du Qi said, "I will grant your request."
"Thank you, Emperor Xia."
Wang Ping was suddenly excited.
He finally got a chance. He had always wanted to jump out of the mountain village and enter the University of Science and Technology. However, the Wang family was not a famous family and did not have much money. He wanted to study in the University of Science and Technology but he did not have enough opportunities.
Now, he finally got a chance.
Du Qi said, "Wang Ping, this glass that you have developed is very valuable. Although it is not very useful at this size, as long as you can develop a bigger glass and make some adjustments, it can be widely used. When you enter the University of Science and Technology, I will not only let you learn from the other craftsmen, but also let you organize people to study glass. "
Wang Ping said, "Your Majesty, glass is now used to make mirrors. It is not very useful. At the moment, there is not much research. After all, my formula is based on the formula given by the western merchants. However, there is still no plan for more. "
Du Qi said, "Because there is no plan, there is a need for research. From nothing to something, you can become more proficient."
Wang Ping said, "I will follow your arrangement."
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