Within a day, Gongshu furnaces were popular in Chang 'an.
The structure of the gongshu furnace was simple, and the iron tube was easy to make. Even an ordinary blacksmith could easily make it. In addition, there was a great demand for gongshu furnaces. As long as it was a furnace, there was no need to worry about selling it.
Not to mention the blacksmiths in Chang 'an, all the blacksmiths in the Tang dynasty could make them. It was believed that this winter, Gongshu furnaces would become the most popular product in the Tang dynasty. As long as one was a blacksmith, he would make a lot of money this winter.
Of course, the biggest beneficiary was the Gongshu family, who had directly launched Gongshu furnaces.
"Big brother!" Gongshu Lun rushed in and said excitedly, "Our Gongshu furnaces were sold out as soon as they were launched."
This time, the Gongshu family not only recovered their reputation, but also made a lot of Gongshu furnaces in advance. They made a lot of money, which was both fame and fortune.
Gongshu Hong smiled contentedly. These were nothing. The real benefits were not these.
"Gongshu Hong, congratulations!" Junior Supervisor Jiang handed the ID card, which represented the highest official status of a blacksmith, to Gongshu Hong with a smile.
"Thank you, Junior Supervisor." Gongshu Hong suppressed his excitement and took the ID card.
More importantly, the Gongshu family had the title of a blacksmith personally appointed by the emperor. They had an official reputation and a firm foothold.
"Gongshu furnaces have completely solved the problem of carbon poisoning in the Tang dynasty. The Gongshu family is indeed the descendant of Gongshu Ban. They have surpassed him," Junior Supervisor Jiang complimented.
"You flatter me!" Gongshu Hong smiled bitterly in his heart. Gongshu furnaces were indeed good, but Mo Jiazi's heating method was much better than the Gongshu family's.
Junior Supervisor Jiang did not participate in the meeting, so he did not know the details.
"The Gongshu family is the descendant of Gongshu, the founder of craftsmen. The Ministry of Works is the holy land of craftsmen, carrying the will of Gongshu. It is a match made in heaven. I wonder if Mr. Gongshu would like to work in the Ministry of Works. It will be a good story." Junior Supervisor Jiang invited.
Last time, he failed to invite Yang Siqi. Although he wasn't implicated, his days in the Ministry of Works weren't easy. If he could rope the Gongshu family into the Ministry of Works, it would definitely be a huge political asset for him.
The members of the Gongshu Family were overjoyed. Indeed, the Ministry of Works was the holy land of all craftsmen in the world. Moreover, the benefits were quite generous. Even the members of the Gongshu Family yearned to join the Ministry of Works. They didn't expect such an opportunity to be so easily obtained.
Gongshu Hong was unmoved. He shook his head firmly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Junior Supervisor! The Gongshu family has just left the mountain, and they were nothing more than villagers before. They weren't bound by any rules, so it's difficult for them to take up a position in the Ministry of Works. "
"Ah!"
The members of the Gongshu Family were disappointed.
Junior Supervisor Jiang Zuo's face turned ugly. He hadn't expected Gongshu Hong to reject him so straightforwardly. He was furious.
These Hundred Schools of Philosophers still thought that they were still in their era, and they were all proud and arrogant. It was one thing for the Mohist Clan to reject the Ministry of Works, but even the Gongshu Clan did not take the Ministry of Works seriously.
After Junior Supervisor Jiang Zuo left with an unhappy expression, Gongshu Lun said worriedly, "Big Brother, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It would be a pity to miss it. Besides, it would be unwise to offend the Ministry of Works!"
The other members of the Gongshu Family also felt that it was a pity.
Gongshu Hong said proudly, "If our Gongshu Family wanted to become an official, all the dynasties and dynasties would treat us with empty seats. However, think about it. If the Gongshu Family joined the Ministry of Works, would our Gongshu Furnace still belong to the Gongshu Family? "
The members of the Gongshu Family fell silent.
"As for offending the Ministry of Works, you don't have to worry. As long as the Mohist Clan and our ancestor's name are still there, the imperial court will not touch our Gongshu Family." The Gongshu Family had been passed down from ancient times, and they had experienced all kinds of things. The Gongshu Family had experienced all kinds of things.
The members of the Gongshu Family nodded. They were the descendants of Gongshu, so how could they submit to others? The appearance of the Gongshu Furnace had greatly increased the Gongshu Family's confidence in regaining their ancestor's glory.
"Build the Gongshu Furnace well. This is the capital for our Gongshu Family to rise!" Gongshu Hong shouted.
"Yes!" The members of the Gongshu Family were immediately filled with enthusiasm.
Before this, the Gongshu Family had been imitating the products of the Mohist Clan. Although they did not say it out loud, the members of the Gongshu Family knew about it. Only the Gongshu Furnace in front of them could give them a sense of glory.
"Father, do you think Mo Jiazi has never thought of building the Gongshu Furnace?" Gongshu Hao suddenly asked.
Gongshu Hong paused. During the Hundred Schools Conference, he had only paid attention to Li Shimin and Meton. When he proposed the idea of the Gongshu Furnace, Li Shimin simply slapped the table and praised it. The other members of the Hundred Schools Conference were also amazed. However, Mo Jiazi's eyes were calm, without the slightest fluctuation. Then, he threw out a heater that was several times more advanced than the Gongshu Furnace, which made Gongshu Hong suspicious.
Gongshu Hong looked at the enthusiastic members of the Gongshu Family and said with certainty, "Whether Mo Jiazi has this idea or not, since it was proposed by our Gongshu Family, it is our Gongshu Family's."
Gongshu Hao also nodded.
"Send the detailed blueprint of the Gongshu Furnace to the Mo Family and let them publish it in the Mo Magazine, so that other blacksmiths can copy it." Gongshu Hong took out the detailed blueprint of the Gongshu Furnace and handed it to Gongshu Hao.
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"Gongshu Hong, good idea!" Meton exclaimed as he held the blueprint of the Gongshu Furnace that Mochi had given him.
The Gongshu Family's craftsmanship was superb. In terms of craftsmanship, the Gongshu Furnace was no different from the furnaces of later generations. It had reached the pinnacle of craftsmanship.
Mochi was puzzled. "Isn't the Gongshu Family afraid that other blacksmiths will compete with them after they publish the blueprint?"
"How many furnaces can the Gongshu Family make? The number of furnaces needed in the entire Tang dynasty is thousands of times more than that. Do you think there is any blacksmith shop in Chang 'an that can compete with the Gongshu Family?" Meton explained.
The Gongshu Family had made such a big name for themselves. Presumably, the furnaces of the Gongshu Family would be sold out as soon as they were sold.
"The theme of this issue of the Mo Magazine will be the discussion of the Hundred Schools of Thought. At the same time, publish the blueprint of the Gongshu Furnace," Meton said.
Mochi nodded and suddenly asked, "What about the Mo Family's heating system?"
Meton knew that Mochi was not convinced and did not want to let the Gongshu Family take the lead. He laughed and scolded, "You won't put it in the next issue and make it a serial."
"Okay!"
Mochi immediately laughed and said.
"Right, publish this in this issue of the Mo Magazine as well!" Meton threw a pottery bottle to Mochi.
"Secret hair dyeing technique!" Mochi blurted out.
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