"This is Mo Jiazi's betrothal gift!"
Li Shimin looked at his big belly in the mirror and unconsciously sucked in a breath.
After the world had stabilized, he had left his military life and unconsciously put on weight. Originally, Li Shimin didn't think much of it when he didn't see his body! Now that he saw his bloated body, he suddenly realized.
"The three mirrors are just rare treasures! What's really important is the secret recipe for this magic mirror! With the secret recipe, you can have as many mirrors as you want! "Empress Zhangsun solemnly handed over the secret letter in her hand.
"Secret recipe?"
Li Shimin's heart couldn't help but move. He reprimanded, "Is this really nonsense? What use does the imperial family have for this secret recipe? How can they compete with the common people? "
Anyone who saw these three mirrors would know how valuable they were. Naturally, they were far more valuable than the betrothal gifts Moton had promised. However, to the royal family, money was the last thing they lacked. Although these mirrors were valuable, if the royal family kept them, wouldn't that be competing with the people? It would be a matter of public opinion. Not to mention what the world would think, the entire royal court would be thrown into chaos.
Empress Zhangsun lightly smiled and said, "Previously, this concubine thought the same as Your Majesty, but when this concubine saw the secret letter, this concubine changed her mind."
Following Empress Zhangsun's gaze, Li Shimin's gaze landed on the secret letter in his hand. He suppressed the doubts in his heart and opened the letter, only to find that there were only a few lines of the secret recipe for the magic mirror.
"Tin amalgam! It's that simple? "Li Shimin couldn't help but be surprised.
Empress Zhangsun nodded and said, "Tin amalgam isn't difficult. The difficulty lies in the Mo family's secret glass technique."
Now that glass was in the hands of the Mo family and tin amalgam was in the hands of the imperial family, both were indispensable. Meton had even promised in the secret letter that he would send a fixed amount of glass to the imperial family every year to make mirrors.
Li Shimin continued to read. The more he read, the more serious his expression became. Meton's secret letter contained more than just a secret recipe. It was practically a memorial to the emperor.
"This mirror can actually alleviate the Tang dynasty's copper shortage crisis?" Li Shimin looked at the secret letter in his hand, unable to contain his excitement.
Empress Zhangsun said solemnly, "Both the magic mirror and the silver mirror made by the Wu family are several times more effective than the bronze mirror. Before long, I'm afraid that not many people in the world will use the bronze mirror. With so much copper returned to the imperial court, the Tang dynasty will not have to worry about a shortage of copper in the short term."
Making bronze mirrors consumed a lot of copper, which was the biggest consumption of copper in the Tang dynasty except for casting money. Copper was extremely scarce in the Tang dynasty, but the production of glass mirrors did not consume any copper at all, and only a thin layer of silver was needed. The consumption was very little.
Since it could alleviate the crisis of the Tang dynasty's copper shortage, the significance of the glass mirror immediately increased by a lot.
"This technique seems to be ingenious and obscene, but it is also beneficial to the country and the people." Li Shimin sighed. If it was only about money, Li Shimin naturally would not care. However, it was related to the great matter of casting money in the Tang dynasty. Li Shimin had to be cautious.
Empress Zhangsun nodded and said, "Meton said that the magic mirror seems magical, but it is extremely simple to make. If it is in the hands of the Mo family, it is difficult to guarantee that the secret will not be leaked. If the imperial family comes forward and secretly makes the magic mirror, not only can it alleviate the country's copper shortage crisis, but it can also be sold to other countries and plundered the world's wealth for the Tang dynasty."
Such a magical pair of sunglasses, not only the women of the Tang dynasty went crazy for it, but also the women of the world could not resist its charm. Not only could it be sold well in the surrounding countries, but it could also be sold to the far west through the Silk Road. The profit was probably no less than that of silk.
"In this way, the imperial family will take advantage of it." Li Shimin smiled bitterly. He really did not care about money, but that was because some small money did not mean anything to him. Facing the inestimable value of the magic mirror, even Li Shimin could not help but be tempted. Although the wealth of the Tang dynasty had been increasing year after year, somehow he always felt that the imperial court was more and more short of money.
"Meton has sent such a valuable betrothal gift, but it depends on how much dowry Your Majesty wants!" Empress Zhangsun covered her mouth and chuckled.
Li Shimin's face suddenly showed an awkward expression. In terms of money, the Mo family village, which had turned over a new leaf, did not need it at all. Moreover, Meton's betrothal gift was so unique. If the imperial family used money as dowry, wouldn't they fall into a disadvantageous position?
"Then what do you think should be the dowry?" Li Shimin was in a dilemma.
Empress Zhangsun shook her head and said, "How would I know? But in my opinion, what Meton values most is the Mo family and the Mo family village. If Your Majesty can use this as a breakthrough, it may have a miraculous effect! "
"The Mo family and the Mo family village?"
Li Shimin's eyes lit up and suddenly had an idea in his mind. He would not interfere in the competition between the various schools of thought. After all, it was the imperial court that benefited from the competition. Moreover, if he helped, he was afraid that the Confucians, who occupied the imperial court, would be dissatisfied.
However, although he could not help the Mo family directly, he could help the Mo family village. After thinking for a while, he said, "Pass down my order. Changle is the eldest princess of the Tang dynasty. She will have 3,000 households in her fief and 500 more households in her fief. Her fief will be transferred to the south of Chang 'an, adjacent to the Mo family village."
According to the rules of the Tang dynasty, there were 3,500 households in her fief and 350 households in her fief. Although it was said that once Princess Changle married into the Mo family village, her fief would naturally be merged into the Mo family village, and the 3,500 households would also be under the jurisdiction of the Mo family village.
The Mo family village originally only had 1,000 households. Now the population under its jurisdiction had increased by more than three times, and the area had increased by nearly three times. All of a sudden, the Mo family village gained more development space, which was immeasurable for the future of the Mo family village.
"Your Majesty, you are so wise!" Empress Zhangsun said happily.
The royal dowry did not focus on money, but it was very important for the Mo family village. It was almost the same as the magic mirror offered by Mo Jiazi.
Li Shimin nodded complacently and solemnly ordered, "In addition, the royal etiquette should not be neglected. Changle should also have her dowry."
"Of course!" Empress Zhangsun nodded and said.
After giving these orders, Li Shimin could not help but heave a sigh of relief. For a long time, the royal family had a rich dowry for their daughters, and the son-in-law had a lot of advantages. However, Meton was probably the first one who did not lack money and could make more money. If it were not for the Mo family village, the royal family would not be able to provide so many rare things for Meton.
"Send all of these betrothal gifts to Changle Palace. Instruct the Weaving Bureau that there cannot be the slightest bit of carelessness regarding Princess Changle's marriage. Within a month, all preparations must be completed," Li Shimin ordered solemnly.
"I will remember!" Empress Zhangsun nodded and said.
"Also, send this secret recipe to the General Supervisor and ask him to secretly make the magic mirror. All the profits will go to the Red Cross Society!" Li Shimin ordered.
Li Shimin naturally would not be unreasonable about the huge profits of the glass mirror. However, nominally, it was Princess Changle's dowry. It could be said that it was justified to give it to the Red Cross Society, and it could play a greater role.
"Yes!"
Pande immediately bowed and said.
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