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Chapter 261 Necessary for Time Travel—Making a Glass Mirror ()

[Who makes the most money in this world? I believe the answer has always been that women make the best money since ancient times.

So when we travel back to ancient times, how can we make money from women after we have glass?

I believe that with our current knowledge, the first thing that comes to mind is how to make a glass mirror.

This is not only the knowledge we learn in school, but also a weapon for harvesting wealth.

And how to make a mirror?

If it were made today, it would definitely be made using silver nitrate, ammonia and glucose. If it were made in ancient times, this would definitely not be feasible.

After all, in ancient times, they had no way to obtain these chemical materials.

The most common method at that time was to stick tinfoil on one side of the glass, then pour mercury on top, and after it completely solidified, a mirror was successfully made.

Of course, the mirror made in this way is not as bright as the first method.

If you have some knowledge of chemistry when traveling through time, it is recommended to use the first method.

This not only establishes knowledge barriers for oneself, making it difficult for others to imitate, but also reduces environmental pollution.

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When people from all dynasties saw the video on the sky screen, they were a little skeptical.

After all, the bronze mirror they used was very clearly visible, so how could they use the so-called glass mirror?

You must know that the value of glass at this time, although it has dropped due to the disclosure of Tianmu's production methods, is not something ordinary people like him can use.

And what is the difference between the method of making a glass mirror mentioned on the canopy and a mirror made of a piece of tin?

Although the merchants of various dynasties were somewhat dubious, they still took action.

For them, it would be better to believe it or not. After all, if it is true as what is said on the sky screen, then this will be a good opportunity to make a fortune.

So they called the craftsmen and asked them to put a piece of tinfoil on one side of the glass as mentioned on the canopy, and finally poured mercury on the tinfoil.

After a period of waiting, they removed the excess mercury and rinsed it with clean water.

Finally, they took out the mirror they made and looked at the glamorous mirror. They were shocked and speechless.

This kind of mirror is just like the newly made bronze mirror. It can not only see people clearly, but also can reflect its original color better than the bronze mirror.

Later, in order to protect such a mirror from breaking, merchants added wooden frames around the mirror, turning the originally clear glass mirror into a work of art.

After they sold it in the market, it instantly attracted a large number of female customers.

For these wealthy ladies, such a mirror is simply very attractive, and they must buy one no matter what.

Qin Dynasty.

Qin Shihuang watched the video on the sky screen. He couldn't believe that after the reaction of the tinfoil and mercury, the glass could turn into a clearly visible mirror.

In order to confirm whether this was true, he asked those Mohist disciples to make it.

Then he got a mirror made of mercury and tinfoil. The figures reflected in such a mirror were as clear as what was said on the sky screen.

So he asked the Mohist disciples to make them on a large scale to reward the ministers who unified the six countries for him.

Han Dynasty.

After Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, watched the video on the sky screen, he also asked the craftsmen to make such glass mirrors.

He felt that such a glass mirror was suitable for Wei Zifu who brought him two generals.

After Wei Zifu received the mirror from Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, she was very happy.

Ever since Wei Qing and Huo Qubing went to attack the Xiongnu, he had been worried about their safety every day. But after all, the Western Region is far away, and even if she is the queen of the country, she will not be able to know their news in time.

However, the mirror sent by Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, made him temporarily put aside his worries about Wei Qing and Huo Qubing.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Wei Zifu's gradually relaxed brows.

Although he could not get news from the court about Wei Qing and Huo Qubing who were far away in the Western Regions, he was even more worried about Wei Zifu's health.

Ever since Huo Qubing and Wei Qing went to attack the Xiongnu, Wei Zifu had been gloomy, which also made him uninterested in government affairs.

But now the glass mirrors made by craftsmen made Wei Zifu relax and relieved.

So he rewarded these craftsmen, hoping that they would work harder and produce more things for future generations.

After the craftsmen received the reward, they were very happy.

Since the canopy appeared in the sky, their importance has gradually increased, allowing them to display their own skills.

Three Kingdoms period.

After Cao Cao watched the video on the marquee, he also ordered the craftsmen to make it.

After all, this glass mirror has such excellent performance, it is really the best item to win people's hearts.

As the monarch of a country, he knows very well that his ministers may rebel at any time, but if their family members are included, this possibility will be greatly reduced.

After the wives of these ministers received Cao Cao's gifts, they were very happy.

Even if there is a broadcast on how to make such a mirror, there are not many on the market now.

What's more, the glass mirror they got was given by His Majesty. Such ease made them very happy.

When the ministers saw this situation, they were very happy.

After all, after seeing others own such mirrors, women at home may fear that their quality of life will plummet if they do not own one.

Sui Dynasty.

Yang Guang looked at the video on the marquee. He didn't understand why it was said on the marquee that women's money is the best?

After all, for him, women are just flowers around him, so there is no need to please them.

Although he was dubious about what was said on the canopy, he still asked craftsmen outside Luoyang City to make it.

After all, he had built so many major projects since he became emperor in the Sui Dynasty, and the treasury had already been drained by him.

And what is mentioned on the canopy now is simply the best commodity to replenish the national treasury.

The glass mirrors made by craftsmen were widely welcomed by women as soon as they entered the market.

A large amount of wealth also slowly flowed into the national treasury, which made Yang Guang, who was originally hesitant, once again see the magic of the sky.

In order to be able to exclusively enjoy the wealth brought by mirrors, he even issued an order to make the technology of making glass mirrors exclusive to the court.

Although many people were dissatisfied with Yang Guang's actions, they were ordinary people after all, so how could they dare to resist the imperial court.

They can only secretly make mirrors and sell them in sparsely populated areas, hoping to change their lives.

(End of this chapter)