"Alright! Now that we're done with the small talk, I will now announce the official start of the third Mo Arts Exhibition. "
Immediately, the crowd fell silent. They knew that the real show was about to begin.
Meton waved his hand, and the curtain in the center fell down, revealing a tall transparent glass box. In the center of the box was a cucumber vine, and many yellow flowers were blooming.
"This is … a cucumber!"
Everyone exclaimed. Last year, there was news from the Mo Family Village that the Mo Family had cultivated an out-of-season vegetable. At that time, everyone thought that it was just a rumor, and no one believed it.
However, when the real cucumber vine appeared in front of everyone, many people were shocked.
"How is this possible?" Kong Desheng couldn't believe it. He had just rushed over from Qufu, and naturally, he hadn't heard of this news. The impact on him was too great.
Kong Yingda explained, "There is such a thing. Last year, His Majesty personally tasted it."
Kong Desheng still couldn't accept it for a long time, until one of Mo Jiazi's younger brothers pushed open the door and bowed, "This is an out-of-season cucumber cultivated by the Mo Family. Please have a taste."
Kong Desheng grabbed the cucumber and examined it carefully. After repeated observation, he finally confirmed that it was indeed a fresh cucumber.
Kong Huisuo wasn't so polite. She had already picked up a cucumber and nibbled on it. She couldn't help but reveal an expression of enjoyment.
In the Taoist box, Yuan Tiangang smiled bitterly. If not for the fact that Meton was Mo Jiazi's younger brother, he would have definitely brought glory to the Taoist School.
"This kind of magical skill is even more magical than the skills of the gods."
In the box, everyone was able to get a few cucumbers. However, in the venue, they weren't so lucky. Meton had prepared a lot of cucumbers, and he threw them to the surrounding audience. In an instant, they were all snatched up.
"It's really a fresh cucumber." After tasting it, everyone said in disbelief.
Meton explained, "This is just the principle of light and heat. As long as there is enough light and suitable temperature, the Mo Family can make the seeds germinate, grow, and bear fruit at any time. Of course, all of this is due to the transparent glass. "
"Glass!"
Everyone couldn't help but realize that the Mo Family was best at using light and temperature. The glasses and artificial incubation technology also used light and temperature. The glass shed in front of them was just a combination of the two.
"Although this is only the beginning, the Mo family guarantees that one day, the people of the Tang dynasty will be able to eat vegetables from all four seasons in winter," Meton said solemnly.
Meton was not lying about this. In the future, vegetables that were not in season could be found everywhere. He just needed to wait for the appearance of plastic sheds. He believed that with the current research level of the Mo Family, it would not be long before plastic sheds appeared in the Tang dynasty. At that time, vegetables that were not in season would be popular.
Many people could not help but believe what Meton said. Before this, the production of chickens, ducks, and geese was extremely low, and the price of meat was very high. But now, with the promotion of artificial incubation technology, it was not difficult for even the commoners to eat meat.
Everyone was reluctant to part with the taste of the fresh vegetables. They couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic. Next, a group of Mo Jiazi brothers carried the beans and leeks for everyone to see. Many people exclaimed that it was an eye-opener. It was not until a long time later that they slowly calmed down.
"Next, the second exhibition is also related to glass," Meton said.
Suddenly, a four-wheeled carriage galloped over. It had a beautiful body and a unique shape. Especially with Meton's reminder, the glass on the window attracted everyone's attention.
"The second generation of new carriages is going to be on the market?"
Many carriage enthusiasts exclaimed. The carriages produced by the Mo Family were recognized as the best. As long as one was not biased against the Mo Family, one would be proud of the Mo Family's carriages. Even in some aristocratic families, some rebellious sons of aristocratic families even went against the wishes of their elders and secretly bought the Mo Family's carriages. After all, the Mo Family's carriages were much better than the carriages of other workshops, especially the shock-absorbing effect.
Meton pointed at the glass on the window and said, "The glass on the window is transparent. After sitting in the carriage for a long time, the interior of the carriage will definitely be dark. This carriage can be said to be the perfect solution to this problem. Not only can we read in the carriage, but we can also enjoy the scenery along the way.
Qin Huaiyu and the other two nodded vigorously. In addition to these two points, it could also make others envious. It was extremely eye-catching. This was something they deeply experienced. In the past month, they had driven this four-wheeled carriage for god knows how many times they had been in the limelight and envied by many hedonistic sons.
"More importantly, it is also very safe. It is as hard as steel," Meton said as he picked up a brick and threw it at the window.
"Ah!" Everyone couldn't help but exclaim.
However, after a dull sound, the carriage's window was actually intact.
"This is the Mo Family's newly developed tempered glass. It is extremely hard, transparent, and safe. Moreover, the price is fair. It is also priced at 20 strings of coins. You can pre-order it after the exhibition. It is first come, first served. "Meton tempted.
"20 strings of coins!"
Many people suddenly felt a rush of excitement.
Naturally, many four-wheeled carriage workshops also sent people to the exhibition to inquire. When they heard the price of Meton's new carriage, they couldn't help but sigh.
It wasn't easy for them to unite and form a situation where they could suppress the Mo Family's carriage. Now that the Mo Family's second generation carriage was on the market, their efforts were in vain. Even if they wanted to imitate it, it would be in vain. This was because they didn't have the ability to make glass, let alone a new type of tempered glass.
Now, they only had two choices. One was to continue to produce ordinary four-wheeled carriages, but it would be difficult to sell them. The second was to take the initiative to surrender to Mo Jiazi and buy the Mo Family's glass. This was because the Mo Family had always sold parts to other workshops. However, from now on, their alliance would immediately collapse.
Survival or collapse. This was the crossroads of the four-wheeled carriage workshop.
"Stinking of money. The dignified Mo Family was so arrogant in the pre-Qin Dynasty. Even the seven heroes of the Warring States Period couldn't make them yield. But now, the Mo Family actually bowed down to some stinking copper merchants for a few pieces of money. This is simply laughable. "Kong Desheng angrily rebuked.
Kong Huisuo helplessly rolled her eyes and said, "Second Great Uncle, the Mo Family you speak of has been silent for a thousand years. If it were anyone else, I'm afraid they would also change."
"Even so, we can't lose our bottom line." Kong Desheng paused for a moment and said without confidence.
Back then, the Confucian School was also so arrogant. After Qin Shihuang burned the books and destroyed the Confucian School, the Confucian School still underwent a great change. This was how it established its foundation in the Han Dynasty and achieved its current status.
Kong Yingda shook his head and said, "No matter what, the appearance of the four-wheeled carriage is beneficial to the world. The glass is even more miraculous. Moreover, the Mo Family is the foundation of the Mo Family. I'm afraid this is the only way for the Mo Family to prosper."
One of Mo Jiazi's younger brothers drove the new four-wheeled carriage around the exhibition hall a few times, attracting countless gazes before quietly retreating.
Meton saw the reluctant gazes of the crowd and couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile. He loudly said, "Following this, I believe that every household will have one."
As Meton spoke, four large signs were quietly erected in the center of the exhibition hall. As the cloth fell, four large mirrors appeared in front of the crowd.
"Magic Mirror!"
The crowd couldn't help but cry out in surprise. These four mirrors were facing the crowd and they could clearly see their own reflections in the mirrors. Some of the audience who were facing the mirrors could even see themselves reflected in the mirrors.
The legend of the Magic Mirror had been spread far and wide along with the story of Snow White and Meton's engagement. Many people were naturally familiar with it.
The crowd had long guessed that they might have encountered the Magic Mirror during the Mo Family exhibition. However, when the Magic Mirror appeared in front of the crowd, they couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
Li Yuan looked at the exquisite mirrors in disbelief. He didn't think that the Mo Family's Mo Skills would be so exquisite. It was practically a work of the gods.
"Magic Mirror, Magic Mirror, who is the most beautiful woman in the world?" Cheng Chumo couldn't help but shout according to the fairy tale.
Immediately, the crowd roared with laughter. Who was it? Naturally, it went without saying that it was Princess Changle.
In the box, Princess Changle couldn't help but feel shy, her face flushed red.
In another box, Li Shimin's expression changed and he couldn't help but snort angrily. Daughters were their fathers' little cotton-padded jackets. Any father who heard the crowd talking about his daughter would probably be displeased.
Meton generously said, "In my heart, she is naturally the most beautiful woman. However, I believe that every woman can become the most beautiful woman in the world. The first is the day she marries, and the second is the day she becomes a mother."
He didn't want Princess Changle to be crowned as the most beautiful woman in the world. It was a good opportunity for him to use a classic saying. He didn't want to say that he was blind and didn't know the beauty of his wife.
"The day she marries."
"The moment she becomes a mother!"
Immediately, many people's hearts were moved and they couldn't help but ponder. When a woman put on a phoenix coronet and a red robe, wasn't that the most beautiful moment in her life? The moment she became a mother, the radiance of motherly love would be even more beautiful than any empty skin.
When Princess Changle heard this, she couldn't help but reveal a trace of love as she foolishly stared at Meton.
Only then did Li Shimin's expression soften slightly. Modun's words were flawless, praising all the women in the world without offending anyone.
"Brother Mo is formidable!" Kong Hui Suo exclaimed.
No wonder he was able to obtain the Princess. Just this eloquence alone was enough to make others prostrate themselves in admiration.
"What a smooth talker!" Kong Desheng ridiculed, finding Modun an eyesore.
Meton hurriedly changed the topic and loudly said, "In truth, this is not the Magic Mirror, but the Silver Mirror created by my disciple."
"Silver Mirror!" Everyone couldn't help but exclaim. The Silver Mirror was already so clear. If the Magic Mirror was even better, how magical would it be?
"This is Mo Jiazi's first disciple, and it's actually a girl!" Kong Desheng couldn't help but point at the little girl in green in the middle of the four mirrors.
Kong Yingda nodded and said, "This is the second daughter of the Wu Clan. I heard that she is talented and intelligent, and her personality is extremely tenacious. It is said that when she created the Magic Mirror, she made hundreds of mistakes before she succeeded."
After Teacher Li's publicity, Wu Meiniang's story of creating the mirror had become a well-known story in Chang 'an. Many parents used Wu Meiniang's perseverance to educate their children. Even Mo Jiazi, who had taught Wu Meiniang, became an educator.
"She has some experience, but it's a pity that she's a girl." Kong Desheng looked regretful. In his opinion, if Wu Meiniang was a man, she would definitely be able to achieve great things. Unfortunately, she was a girl. In his lifetime of experience, it was impossible for girls to achieve anything.
Kong Yingda opened his mouth and wanted to say that Mo Jiazi said that women could also manage the Mo Clan. In the end, he shook his head and gave up. After all, even he didn't believe that Meton would hand over the Mo Clan to a girl.
"Even if she's a girl, she's still much better than you." Kong Desheng looked coldly at Kong Huisuo and said hatefully.
Kong Huisuo was suddenly speechless. She had suffered an unexpected calamity.
Princess Changle naturally had a deep impression of this sensible little girl. When she heard that Wu Meiniang had created the mirror, she was also touched. Compared to the unfortunate Wu Meiniang, she was much luckier.
For a moment, everyone looked at Wu Meiniang and sighed.
Meton naturally noticed everyone's gaze and said loudly, "Although the Silver Mirror is slightly inferior to the Magic Mirror, it's still much better than the Bronze Mirror. Moreover, when I and my disciples were creating the mirror, we discovered a very interesting phenomenon. I believe that it will definitely be an eye-opener for everyone."
Following Meton's signal, the four Mo Jiazi brothers turned the huge Silver Mirror upside down and pointed it at Wu Meiniang in the middle.
In an instant, under the continuous reflection of the two mirrors, one Wu Meiniang after another appeared in the mirror. It was as if there were countless Wu Meiniang in the Silver Mirror.
"How miraculous."
Everyone exclaimed.
"Mother, that's Elder Sister!" On the viewing platform, an old woman hugging a young girl looked at Wu Meiniang in the middle and couldn't help but smile.
Today was the Mo Technique exhibition, so Wu Meiniang would naturally leave a ticket for her mother. If she was willing, it wasn't impossible to prepare a private room. However, Wu Meiniang didn't do so and only prepared an ordinary seat for her.
"Husband, if your spirit is in heaven, you can rest assured." Madam Yang couldn't help but pray to the sky.
Wu Shiqin's death caused great changes to Madam Yang's surroundings. However, Wu Meiniang joining the Mo Family gave her a chance to turn things around. Under the great sorrow and joy, Madam Yang couldn't help but cry.
It wasn't until Wu Meiniang's silhouette left and the silver mirrors were withdrawn that the crowd withdrew their reluctant gazes.
"The Mo Family's Silver Mirror also uses an agent. If anyone is interested, you can contact the Mo Family's Shopkeeper Xu." Meton naturally understood the crowd's thoughts and said in a clear voice.
Immediately, many merchants who were looking for business opportunities were stirred up. With such an effect, the Silver Mirror would definitely sell well in the Tang Dynasty. One must know that at this time, women's money was the easiest to earn, no matter which dynasty it was.
Subsequently, Meton continued to introduce many of the Mo Family's new tools, each of which caused waves of exclamations. After a year of development, although the Mo Family had suffered heavy losses, they had still achieved a lot.
Of course, this wasn't Meton's success. The Tang Dynasty's silk system that he advocated was amazing.
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