In Lizhuang, Chang Jin talked about Zhang Han privately, and almost always called him the boss or the master. Everyone called him that, and he was used to it.

Of course, some people make fun of him. How could his father-in-law say that he is a son-in-law? Chang Jinyou also thinks it is inappropriate, but he is a simple-minded person. It is difficult for him to change when he gets used to it. It is probably difficult for people to correct their habits.

"Well, Brother Han, why do you have to go out to welcome me? What's the hard work of a hundred miles away?"

Chang Du's arrogance has been reduced by 90%. Zhang Han is now a serious third-rank military officer. Ordinary businessmen's houses cannot help but be awe when they mention officials. Chang Du's family comes from a small family, and he is even more awe for Zhang Han.

However, when she saw her husband's timid appearance, the strong-willed woman was so angry that she was so angry that she walked forward with a face, slapped Chang Jinyou's dust with a duster, and muttered, "Everyone is doing big things. Brother Han is already a third-rank official. You are so good. Apart from this dust, why don't you even have a carriage?"

"I just love riding horses." Chang Jin said in a muffled voice: "I can also look at the crops and water wheels along the way. It's too inconvenient to ride in the carriage."

"You stupid goose, why have you been busy with over the past year? You don't go back home. Brother Han is now an official. Come back and help him. Maybe you can be an official for you."

When Mrs. Chang said this, she quickly turned around and smiled at Zhang Han, saying, "Brother Han, is this the reason?"

Zhang Han ignored him and said to Chang Jinyou: "Has my father-in-law achieved anything?"

"Yes, let's go into the house and explain in detail."

Chang Jinyou used to be really afraid of his wife, mainly because he had no status in the clan, he didn't count on his words, and he didn't have much to divide the family. His life was not easy. He liked to tinker with those useless things, which was very costly. His wife scolded her, as long as it wasn't too much.

Over time, it is normal to go from tolerance to fear. However, did Chang Jin pay much attention to his wife this time? Chang Jinquan had already written to Chang Jinyou about the matter of Chang Du, expressing serious dissatisfaction. Several restless tribes in the clan were driven back to Yuci by Chang Jinquan, the clan leader. Originally, these tribe members did not listen. After Zhang Han became an official, these people were afraid and said they would be driven away.

Chang Jinyou was also very dissatisfied with his wife, and now he was very confident. After looking at Chang Du coldly, he and Zhang Han entered the study.

Chang Dushi was also a little nervous. She had never seen her husband look like this. She shouldn't have walked into the study, but she followed her in a state of inertia.

When Zhang Han saw his mother-in-law come in, he frowned. It was hard to drive him out, so he had to pretend not to see him. He said to Chang Jinyou: "But the clock can be fixed?"

"Okay," said Chang Jin's face, with less embarrassing expression on his face. He sat down and took a sip of tea, and said, "I have set three models, one is a large clock that is one person tall, one is a Apocalypse One, and one half a person tall, one is a Type 2, and the smallest is a Type 3, which is a Type 1, and we use a Gold-decorated shell, two, silver, three, and copper."

“This idea is correct.”

In fact, the smaller the clock, the more technology it displays, because the spring inside is very good and the various parts, the smaller the clock, the more it shows the skills of a watch craftsman. According to the disassembled Taixi clock, the level of Taixi is not very high now, and it is also very different from later generations. However, if you can understand the improvement of daily maintenance, the accuracy of time will definitely be high in Chinese-style timekeeping methods.

Zhang Han praised: "Now people think that the bigger the better, the more materials are used, the more labor is used, and the smaller the labor is used, the harder it is. Since this is the case, the larger materials are more expensive, and the big clocks are also sold. If possible, find more carpenters and set some bases for the big clocks, just like the golden platform in the palace."

There will also be people in the plays of emperors and generals. Chang Jinyou knows what Jintai looks like. He said in surprise: "Then isn't this clock a car to pull?"

"That's it." Zhang Han smiled and said, "This clock is made of gold or silver or bases of red sandalwood or yellow rosewood. It is bought for people to use as a heirloom."

Zhang Han asked: "How much does it cost to have a clock?"

Chang Jinyou said: "The biggest cost is seventy, the second type is forty taels, and the third type is about the same cost. The main reason is that the early R&D costs must be paid in the cost and slowly make it back. Now it is the labor hours and costs for parts manufacturing, and the labor hours and costs of the outer frame. It is expected that by next year, the craftsmen will be familiar with it, and the cost will still be about 30%.

"It's best to go down, it doesn't matter if you don't go down." Zhang Han smiled and said, "My father-in-law, tell Li Dongxue that the largest one sells for 400 taels per piece. In addition to gold ornaments, you can also add mother-of-pearl or ask the painter to paint it on it. You need some auspicious patterns from Buddhism or Taoism, and ask someone to paint it carefully. The price is 400 taels per piece, without reducing the price or discount. The second-type one hundred taels per piece and the third-type one hundred taels, you can add some patterns and other things."

Chang Jin frowned and said, "Isn't this big clock more expensive than a carriage?"

Zhang Han smiled and said, "Don't worry, not only are there people buying it, but many people also buy it. When there are too many orders, they will sell it at a higher price. I guess it will be sold well under a thousand taels."

"Oh, oh, you are a good expert in this matter, you can do it."

Chang Jinyou's statement made Chang Du's teeth irritated. Women like to see men's confident appearance the most. Chang Du was happy for his daughter and married a promising and capable son-in-law. Judging from Zhang Han's appearance, Chang Du knew that his son-in-law was a capable person and had good looks in his heart. Her fear and admiration became even stronger.

But his own men are so useless and have no opinion on their own.

"Pocket watches are even more difficult to make." Chang Jinyou said: "The smallest clock now is the size of a hug. To make a pocket watch, all kinds of gears need to be reduced ten times. It is still difficult at present."

"Take it slow." Zhang Han said: "I went to Macau again to buy machines. From then on, I standardized the calipers and lathes, and the proficiency of craftsmen has also improved. It has been a year or two for making pocket watches."

"Yes." When talking about technical matters, Chang Jinyou was very confident, and his face showed a confident look. He said, "It's just that the machine and proficiency are easy to solve, but it just takes time. However, in a year, the pocket watch you want can be mass-produced by Brother Han, I can guarantee this."

"Yes." Zhang Han nodded heavily and smiled, "What else?"

"There are telescopes."

Chang Jinquan brought a package with him. At this time, he opened it and handed Zhang Han a cylindrical cylinder.

Of course, this telescope is also a copy, sold in Macau and Suzhou, but it is also a very basic thing.

The emergence of this thing is also related to the Age of Discovery. In the era of sailing warships, it is particularly important to grab the upper hand. In naval battles, you can first discover the enemy and then seize the favorable wind direction, and basically win half of it. Telescopes are of course standard on the ship.

Telescopes are monocopic. There are no binocopic mirrors in this era. The side close to the eye is getting smaller and smaller, and the entire mirror body can be slowly pushed up for easy opening and carrying.

Zhang Han walked to the door, straightened the push-up lens barrel again, then closed his left eye and observed with his right eye.

He was looking at the Jade Emperor Tower five hundred steps away. This three-story building was also one of the tourist attractions in later generations. People who go to Xinpingbao will see this building, hundreds of steps away. It must be very blurry with the naked eye. Zhang Han swept it with a telescope and could clearly see the plaque with three words "Jade Emperor Tower" hanging on the main hall.

He looked into the distance again, and the city tower at the east gate seemed very clear, and Zhang Han saw it very clearly.

“Very good, the lenses are well polished!”

Zhang Han didn't know much of the multiples this, but he knew that the multiples were not very high, which was definitely incomparable to the kind of real high-magnification optical lenses in later generations. However, judging from the effect he felt, this was already a very good finished product.

This thing is even more strange than a clock. It is rare and valuable to make it if you often enter it.

"Brother Han, how much is this thing priced?"

"This thing cannot be sold," Zhang Han put away the telescope and said seriously: "The old-style bird guns can be sold, but the armor cannot be sold. The same is true for this telescope. It is considered a military and national weapon. The civilian telescope cannot be compared with ours, so it must not be sold. It will be a big trouble if it falls into the hands of the Beilu."

"Oh, that's not going to pay for it?"

"Some things make a lot of money, and some things just need to lose money, there is no way." Zhang Han laughed and said, "The mail and weapons, when they started to do it, they all said they were losing money, and advised me not to continue. As a result, the current business path and foundation are still made. If there are no weapons and armor, what should I do?"

"That's the reason." Chang Jinyou took off the copper smoke pot from the under his clothes, took out the tobacco leaves from his purse, twisted it and put it in the smoke pot, lit it with flint, and the green smoke curled upwards. Chang Jin had a very comfortable spray of smoke and said, "There's nothing else. I'm still idle here. I'll go back to Lizhuang early if I have nothing to do."

At this time, Changjin Youcai looked back at his wife and said with a calm expression: "I know what you miss, but don't think about it anymore. Either you go back to Yuci, or follow me to Lizhuang, and don't always cause trouble for Brother Han and the others here."

"How could I cause trouble?" Chang Dushi was already angry, and then she wanted to jump up and quarrel with her husband.

"Don't quarrel." Chang Jinyou squirted and said in a muffled voice: "If you don't want to pass, you can divorce him."

"How could I say it?" Chang Dushi was really scared by her husband's attitude. She didn't dare to speak for a moment and couldn't speak.

Chang Jinyou said: "I used to be a tight life, but now Brother Han's monthly expenses are enough for us. If you mess around, I will definitely not rely on you. Tell you, I have been ridiculed and looked down upon in the first half of my life. Now I can have a place to do things. I don't have many messy things in my mind and can do what I like. Brother Han respects me, and everyone looks up to me. I really have a comfortable life. If you follow me, we will live. If you don't rely on me, we can only leave."

Chang Du was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

"The father-in-law doesn't have to be like this, but please don't worry." Zhang Han looked at the scene in front of him and felt very happy. This mother-in-law was extremely annoying, but for the sake of Chang Ning and Chang Wei, it was impossible. Chang Jin had such a bad treatment, so he probably would have to calm down a lot in the future. Mobile phone users, please visit http://m.piaotian.net

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