Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!-Chapter 145: The Fundraising Plan (Part One)

If this were in later generations, the price of these glass beads would be calculated by the kilogram.

Even for those high-quality ones with a core pattern, the price of each wouldn’t be more than about one yuan.

Thus, if Lin Yi really wanted to do business, selling each glass bead for ten yuan would be a steady profit with no loss.

His scheming thoughts, of course, were all heard by the little Emperor in her mind.

When she heard that the glass beads were so cheap and that selling them for ten coins each would still yield profit, she was extremely shocked.

At the same time, those eight glass beads that she had treasured so much suddenly seemed completely worthless in her eyes.

Then, under Lin Yi’s smug expression, the little Emperor couldn’t help but sneer:

"Hehe, you’re really good at making calculations.

You even dare to profit from my silver.

I’ve seen this glaze mentioned in an ancient book before, it is actually made by firing sand.

Thus, its price can practically be said to be worthless.

I wonder if this is true or not, have you heard about this?"

After this sentence was spoken, it completely stunned Lin Yi.

For a moment, he doubted if he had heard wrongly.

What was the little Emperor saying? She actually knew that glass was made from sand?

But how could this be possible?

Could it be that the ancients already mastered the method of making glass from sand?

However, upon second thought, Lin Yi felt somewhat relieved.

After all, if the ancients hadn’t mastered this technique, then where did the glass in present times come from?

"Ah, so Your Majesty is aware of this.

Hehe, since you already know, why did you treasure these eight worthless glass beads so much?"

After personally hearing Lin Yi’s confirmation, the little Emperor’s heart settled down completely, and she gave Lin Yi an annoyed glare:

"Although I know that this glaze is made from sand, I am unaware of anyone today who possesses this method.

Apart from me, presumably very few people in this world know that this glaze is made from sand.

As such, even though I am aware, I am also helpless.

Thus, the price of this glaze remains unchanged.

Furthermore, due to the rarity of this glaze, it is valued for its scarcity, which does not diminish its value."

Although shocked inwardly, the little Emperor still showed a calm demeanor on her face.

Lin Yi, hearing this, understood the implications of the little Emperor’s words.

No matter how simple the method of making this glaze, or how worthless its materials, the fact remains that nobody nowadays can make it.

This means the item is still priceless despite its inherent value.

This is like the future generations all knowing that diamonds are made of carbon, but if no one can create them, the price of diamonds remains high.

After understanding all this, Lin Yi’s expression suddenly turned serious, and he nodded, addressing the little Emperor:

"Actually, if I may be frank with Your Majesty, this glass matter is also part of my future plans.

Put simply, this thing indeed is a perfect tool for making money.

Just as Your Majesty said, not to mention that people do not know it is made from sand, even if they did, they still couldn’t obtain it.

Therefore, we could fully leverage this to make a huge profit."

After a slight pause, Lin Yi simply sat cross-legged in front of the little Emperor.

Then he unabashedly picked up the tea bowl in front of the little Emperor and took a big gulp.

After drinking, he wiped his mouth and put the tea cup back on the table.

He didn’t forget to smack his lips as he said:

"This sugar water is indeed much tastier than the brewed tea.

However, Your Majesty, you shouldn’t indulge in these sweets all day long. Drinking too much can easily lead to diabetes."

Watching this guy drink his water and yet demean him, the young Emperor nearly lifted his foot to kick him away.

Especially since that cup had just been used by him.

This caused the young Emperor’s face to turn slightly red in an instant.

This guy, has he no shame?

Just as the young Emperor was grinding his teeth and about to lift his foot, Lin Yi’s voice rang out again:

"However, I haven’t managed to find the time to study this thing, hence I haven’t mentioned it to Your Majesty.

Your Majesty could consider this, if after we have researched it, we don’t tell the world that it’s made from sand.

We could greatly promote its rarity.

Not only can we use it to extract money from corrupt officials.

Perhaps we can even use it to exchange for genuine gold and silver from the outside.

Later on, we’ll organize our own trading caravan, taking this item to various neighboring countries.

Exchange it for their gold and silver, and then bring it back to our side.

Going back and forth like this, won’t we eventually have money in our hands?

Would the National Treasury still be empty?"

It must be said, as Lin Yi continued his narration, the young Emperor’s eyes began to light up more and more.

If this could truly be achieved, then it would be an excellent strategy.

After all, the present self, although already starting to gradually take control of the court’s affairs, is facing one significant problem.

That is the emptiness of the National Treasury.

Over the years, being outmaneuvered by the two Imperial Uncles and the important court officials, the control over the lower echelons was almost nonexistent.

This allowed a lot of money to flow into those officials’ hands.

Now, the situation in You Country is such that the officials and several Princes have money.

On the other hand, she, the Emperor, and the commoners have none.

This has made it very difficult for her decrees to be carried out.

If Lin Yi’s method is feasible, she might be able to break new ground with it.

Thinking of this, she was unable to suppress the joy in her heart.

The look of joy appeared involuntarily on her face.

"Can you really produce that glass?"

However, to ensure this was not just a false hope, the young Emperor still asked this question.

After all, if Lin Yi truly could not produce the glass, then all of this would just be fantasy, mere talk.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi nodded decidedly, a determined expression on his face:

"Although I can’t confirm the exact formula now, experimenting a few times is not an issue at all."

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"However, this matter can’t be rushed for now.

After all, one must eat one bite at a time.

Before making the glass, we need to have our own territory and influence.

Therefore, I think the most important thing right now is to build up the Nanshan Base."

...End of Chapter...