Hua Qingxue couldn't hide her excitement and hurried back to the house. After a while, she came out neatly dressed, "Let's go! Let's go to the firearms camp and have a look!"
Liang Wensheng is equally excited. It is precisely because he has witnessed Hua Qingxue making so many incredible things with his own eyes that he is even more excited about what he will make next!
He respectfully and happily put Hua Qingxue on the carriage and asked, "Master, when the distiller you mentioned is made, can I learn to purify it with you?"
Hua Qingxue smiled and shook her head, "It's not that fast. Before learning to purify, you have to memorize the periodic table of elements and some simple chemical formulas, step by step."
Liang Wensheng nodded yes.
…
There are five glassmakers in this group, one is a master, and the remaining four are apprentices.
They are said to be apprentices, but they are also the four most skilled people carefully selected from the glass factory.
The master's surname is Song, and he is sitting in the room with several apprentices to rest. There are several bowls of herbal tea and snacks to satisfy their hunger on the table.
The apprentices brought tea and water to the master, and took a look around. They felt very fresh about the inside and outside of the house.
"This place is so big. There are probably a hundred houses just for people to live in! I just went to look at the back, and they are all newly built houses!"
"Yeah, I just don't know what those houses in front are used for. Is that particularly tall building a furnace? If so, it's too big..."
"I heard that this is a new camp, and it will be used exclusively to make new weapons in the future!"
"...I don't know what kind of weapon it is. How come it uses glass?"
"Why do you care so much? Anyway, when it comes to making glass, who can be better than our master?" The apprentice patted Master Song's legs and squeezed his shoulders, and said attentively, "How else could General Fu treat the master so far away? Please come here?"
Master Song felt so relieved by the compliment, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Go, take out our things and put them away."
After hearing this, a young apprentice quickly went to open the cage.
Master Song frowned and said, "Shao Wen, I didn't ask you to go."
"That's it, don't cause trouble because of your rough hands!" Another taller apprentice came over, pushed the child aside, and said in a contemptuous tone, "Be careful, the master is kind-hearted, so he brought you here to gain experience! Don’t touch things randomly, what if it breaks?! Can you afford to pay for it?!”
"Isn't that right? These master's glasswares are all treasures. If they get bumped, I won't be able to afford the compensation if I sell them! Just stay there!"
The young apprentice named Shao Wen stepped aside nervously, retracting his hands behind his back with a shrinking expression.
The two older apprentices steadily took out the cloth bundle from the cage, laid it flat on the table, and then carefully unwrapped the layers of thick cloth on the outside, revealing the glittering and translucent interior.
They were two glass handicrafts, a glass bottle embossed with mountains and flowing water, and a sculpture of a mantis stalking a cicada and an oriole behind it.
The glass bottle has a simple shape, a brilliant blue color, and is eye-catching and luxurious overall.
The glass sculptures are ingenious and exquisite, especially the cicada, whose wings are slightly transparent, making it even more lifelike.
When these two handicrafts are displayed, no matter which one is worth thousands of gold, it is no wonder that they have become Master Song's proud work.
His apprentice carefully wiped it with a soft cotton cloth and praised: "When they see the master's glass products, they will definitely treat the master as a guest!"
Su Shaowen stood aside and looked at the two pieces of glass, with yearning in his eyes.
At this time, there were messy footsteps outside, as if many people were coming here.
An apprentice looked at the door and immediately straightened the glass crafts on the table, "Master, they are here!"
Master Song was a little excited and was about to stand up to greet them. When he caught sight of his two works, he felt a sense of pride in his heart and sat down steadily, looking calm and composed.
Liang Wensheng led Hua Qingxue in. Because he was in such a good mood, he didn't notice anything wrong with him sitting still.
Hua Qingxue respects the old and loves the young, and doesn't think there is anything wrong with the old master.
"This is Master Song, the most famous glassmaker in Hedong area." Liang Wensheng introduced to Hua Qingxue as soon as he entered the room.
Master Song then slowly stood up and replied humbly: "Supervisor Liang is making ridiculous praises because he is just a man with a small reputation."
"Hello, Master Song." Hua Qingxue asked with a smile, "Can I see your craftsmanship?"
"That's it." Master Song led Hua Qingxue to look at the two glassware on the table.
Hua Qingxue looked over and was stunned.
Master Song and his apprentices are no strangers to expressions of extreme astonishment. Everyone who sees the master's works will express shock!
Although they didn't know Hua Qingxue's identity, her status must be very high if she was brought here by Inspector Liang.
Master Song's eldest disciple saw that Hua Qingxue had been stunned for a long time and could not help but show off. He deliberately said: "My master also has an eight-foot-tall seven-colored Buddha. It is extremely gorgeous and beautiful. It is owned by a wealthy businessman." My master didn't even sell the ten thousand taels of silver. I was in a hurry this time and was afraid it would be too bumpy, so I didn't carry it with me."
Hua Qingxue was still looking at the glassware on the table blankly, as if she hadn't heard anything.
They looked at each other, feeling strange, but did not dare to speak out.
Liang Wensheng was also looking carefully at the glassware on the table. Both the shape and color were almost perfect, indicating that the craftsman who made this glassware was very skilled.
"Is there something wrong?" Liang Wensheng asked tentatively.
Hua Qingxue came back to her senses, with an embarrassed look on her face, "I'm sorry... maybe, there's a bit of a misunderstanding..."
Liang Wensheng immediately asked: "Why, is this glass not good enough?"
Master Song and his disciples were all startled, and their expressions were not very good.
If such glass is not good, then the request is too tricky!
"This glass is very good, but..." Hua Qingxue forced a smile, "It's just... not the kind of glass I want."
Master Song's face sank, a little surprised, "What kind of glass does this girl want? You might as well tell me and let me know the details. I have been making glass for thirty years. No matter what color or shape, I have never encountered anyone who made glass." Impossible glass!"
"Master, I'm afraid you can't make the glass I want. This was a misunderstanding. I made a mistake..." Hua Qingxue was extremely embarrassed and apologized again and again, "Thank you for traveling all the way. I’m really sorry, we will definitely compensate for the losses caused to you during this period!”
Master Song was angry and actually said he couldn't do it? !
He has been making glass for thirty years. Is there any glass that he cannot make? !
It's just that this time he came here at the invitation of the general. No matter how angry Master Song was, he could only endure it and didn't dare to easily offend the people in the military camp.
"Why did you think I couldn't do it?!" Master Song asked while controlling his anger.
Hua Qingxue couldn't help it, so she picked up the kettle on the table and poured some water into the palm of her hand, "I want the glass to be completely transparent, just like this layer of water, light and translucent, without any color or impurities. .”
Several apprentices on the side immediately said: "How is this possible?! There is no way there is that kind of glass!"
"Yes, we have been making glass for so many years, but we have never seen glass as transparent as water!"
"Isn't this whimsical?..."
Hua Qingxue sighed silently, feeling very disappointed and not wanting to explain too much to these people. She apologized again and handed it to Liang Wensheng.
She was careless and forgot that although there was glass in ancient times, due to different raw materials, she couldn't achieve the effect she wanted.
…
The people in the room were very depressed. They thought that by inviting them over, the general would be able to make a name for themselves, but they didn't expect such a result!
Master Song's face was as dark as the ashes at the bottom of a pot.
The general sent someone to ask him to serve in the new weapons camp, but the neighbors all knew it. Now he has done nothing, so he just goes back? !
What do you say when you go back? !
He looked at the gold bars his apprentice put into the cage and felt a little relieved.
Fortunately... I didn't come here in vain. With these rewards, it would be nice to have something to say when I go back.
Master Song poured himself a cup of tea. Looking at the clear tea in the cup, he remembered Hua Qingxue's words just now and couldn't help but curl up with a contemptuous smile.
Glass as clear as water? How can it be
"Have everything been packed?" Master Song glanced at his apprentices, "Now that everything has been taken care of, let's get on the road."
When I went back, I still rode in a large carriage escorted by soldiers, which was quite majestic.
"Master, Su Shaowen is missing!" Someone suddenly said.
Master Song frowned when he heard this, "Missed? This is a new camp! If you get into trouble, you will be beheaded! Where did he go?!"
"Ah! Master, Su Shaowen went after the young lady just now!" An apprentice held open the window and shouted loudly.
Master Song's expression suddenly changed! "That young lady is someone that even Supervisor Liang would not dare to offend. She must be a noble person! Bring her back to me quickly! If you hit the noble person, none of us can leave!"
You might even lose these gold bars!
Master Song felt extremely regretful! —I brought this kid here just to have a laborer to carry my luggage on the way. Who would have thought that he would suddenly gain courage? ! If I had known better, I wouldn't have brought this kid here!
Master Song's two apprentices ran out, trying to drag Su Shaowen back!
Master Song walked to the window and looked out, and saw that Su Shaowen had caught up with Hua Qingxue, and the two of them were standing in the distance, not knowing what they were talking about.
Su Shaowen also took something out of his arms and showed it to Hua Qingxue.
It was too far away and Master Song could not see clearly. He could only see that the object reflected the sunlight, which was very dazzling.
Is it glass
Is this bastard tired of living? He had only been an apprentice for a few years, but he dared to show off his skills behind his back!
I really shouldn't have saved him in the first place!
Master Song was furious and strode out of the house, ready to teach this little traitor a lesson!
Who would have thought that Su Shaowen in the distance would follow Hua Qingxue? !
Master Song was stunned on the spot. Liang Wensheng came back with a smile and said, "Master Song, nothing happens anymore. You can take your apprentice on the road first. Your little apprentice has to stay for a while, so don't worry."
Master Song couldn't react at the moment, "Professor Liang, this, this is... what's going on?"
Liang Wensheng smiled, "What else could be going on? Your little apprentice is so talented that my master has kept him here!"
Master Song's eyes widened in shock, almost incoherent, "What?!... You... your master? She is..."
"Yes, my master Hua Qingxue is the one who invented the folding and forging method to make the compound bow."
Master Song was completely confused.