The charcoal was burning brightly in a large brazier, and the flames were rising, but it could not dispel the chill in the palace. Li Er and several ministers discussed matters around the brazier for a long time, but they were still uncomfortable with the cold.
Fang Xuanling looked at everyone with a solemn face, and said with a bit of shame: "Your Majesty, I am incompetent. After thinking for a long time, I can't come up with an effective way to solve the winter problem. During the day, I received an official document from Jingzhao Mansion. Fuping,
Houses collapsed in Yueyang and Gaoling counties, and nearly a hundred people froze to death."
"This winter is extremely cold. We have to find a way to solve it, otherwise something will happen." Wei Zheng agreed.
"Can the Ministry of Household Affairs allocate some food for relief?" Li Er looked at Dai Zhou, the Minister of Household Affairs.
Dai Zhou said with a crying face: "I can squeeze out some, but I'm afraid that once the hole opens, all places will ask for relief. This cold winter is not just affected by Jingzhao Prefecture, but also other places. It's even harder in the north."
Li Eryi was embarrassed when he heard that, it is easy to save a place, but it is difficult to save a country, so you can't be more favorable to one, right?
Dai Zhou looked at everyone and continued: "Relief is only a last resort, not a last resort. It is best to have a good strategy to solve the difficulties in various places. Can the Ministry of Industry arrange manpower to inspect various places and help strengthen houses?"
"Even if we send people, it's just a drop in the bucket. How many counties can we help? What's more, it's too cold to carry out construction, so what can we do if we send people there?" Duan Lun, Minister of Industry, said quickly.
Everyone was silent, frowning and thinking.
After a while, Dai Zhou suddenly said: "Your Majesty, it is well known that coal and soil are poisonous, but Mr. Qin can burn bricks with coal, and no one has died of poisoning. Could it be that Mr. Qin has mastered some method? If there is really no way to avoid poisoning
Instead, you can use coal and soil to keep warm."
Li Er's eyes lit up, he looked at Xu Shiji and asked, "Have there been any poisoning incidents in Qinjiazhuang recently?"
Xu Shiji quickly said: "Baiqisi has not received any relevant news."
"Where is Shangshu Province?" Li Er looked at Fang Xuanling.
Fang Xuanling carefully recalled the official business, and shook his head and said: "I have not received any relevant notification, but I also heard some news that Mr. Qin's bricks are burned in the wild, and the wind is strong in the open air, and the poisonous smoke is blown away.
If people don’t have much influence, they won’t be able to do things accurately.”
Li Er thought for a while and said: "You can ask Huai Dao tomorrow. If there is a solution, it would be best. If not, forget it. Then think of other solutions. It's getting late, so let's go."
"Your Majesty, please leave!" Everyone stood up and left.
…
Qin Huaidao didn't know that he was being noticed. He came to Dongshi early the next morning. As for not reporting him early, who cares to talk about it, the most he would deduct from his salary was just a few taels of silver. If he sold two fairy fruits, he would be back.
?
Not long after, the East Market became lively.
Li Xueyan came with a group of Yingying Yanyan, all of them were dressed in colorful clothes, either gentle and elegant, or enthusiastic and generous, and their eyes glanced at Qin Huaidao intentionally or unintentionally. In terms of status, he inherited the Dukeship of Yiguo, and in terms of official position, he was young.
As for the fifth rank, he is in charge of the key government, has considerable power, and is handsome and extraordinary in terms of appearance.
What girl is not pregnant, and what young woman is not passionate?
Qin Huaidao responded calmly. The county head brought either relatives of the Wang family or daughters of high-ranking officials. All of them had backgrounds and potential big customers. He personally came forward to receive them. He smiled and clasped his fists and said: "Welcome, the store is newly opened.
It’s rare for everyone to support me, and since it’s all brought by the county boss, all purchases will be 10% off.”
One conversation gave Li Xueyan enough face, and it also gave everyone enough face.
Everyone's eyes lit up. Although the discount was not big, the money saved was quite a lot. A young lady in the crowd smiled and said: "Master Qin is not afraid of losing money when doing business like this? This fairy fruit is transported from Lingnan Road, which is a long way.
It’s extremely dangerous, but it’s not easy. It’s also a magical medicine that can cure illnesses and save lives. Two taels of silver is already cheap, so we bought a lot. If we get another discount, won’t you feel bad?”
Qin Huaidao looked compassionate and said solemnly: "Of course I feel distressed, but what doctors value is benevolence. How can this medicine that cures diseases and save people be used to make money? I am selling it today because I want to help people reduce their pain. Two taels
The money can barely cover the cost, but no matter how high it is, more people in need may not be able to afford it.”
"Master Qin is so righteous." Everyone was moved.
"I'm ashamed. I am an official of the Central Government, but I am doing things like a businessman, which makes everyone laugh."
Li Xueyan said solemnly: "What Mr. Qin did was to save lives and heal the wounded. How can he be the same as the merchants for his benevolent and righteous actions? Don't belittle yourself."
"Yes, we can't use the same words."
"Buying low and selling high, Mr. Qin can't even recover his capital. This is not what merchants do."
When Qin Huaidao heard this, he was very happy. He bought something for a penny and a pound and sold it for two taels of silver. How could he lose money by using violence in huge profits? The ancients were so simple. The wool of these rich women would not turn white unless they were sheared. He immediately said: "Lotus"
Son, come and register the required quantity."
"Here we come." He'er happily ran up with paper and pen.
"Master Qin, how do you deal with this?" someone asked curiously.
"Please sit down for a moment and register the quantity one by one. Someone will prepare the goods and give them to everyone. You will just pay the money when the time comes. If you buy a lot and it is inconvenient to take it, leave your address and arrange for someone to deliver it to your door."
"It's best if it can be delivered to your door. Register for me and get a hundred pills." A young woman shouted.
"And me, I also have a hundred."
"I want two hundred."
Everyone shouted and the atmosphere was lively.
Qin Huaidao clicked his tongue as he looked at it. He felt that he had underestimated the market demand and set the price too low. However, when he thought that there was too much inventory and there would be more shipments next year, it was urgent to cash out.
A young woman stared at Qin Huaidao, her eyes as charming as silk, and asked eagerly: "Is Mr. Qin married?"
“Not yet!”
"Master Qin is a talented person and will achieve extraordinary things in the future. Women from other families are not worthy of it. I have a daughter from my natal family who is only twenty-eight years old. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she is even more beautiful. She is not as good as..."
Qin Huaidao quickly interrupted: "Thank you for your kindness, little lady. I'm not yet an adult. We'll talk about it in a few years."
"Master Qin has not yet been crowned?" The other party looked at Qin Huaidao with some surprise. He was tall and handsome. He looked like a handsome young man in his early twenties, but he was still underage. This figure... is really good!
Qin Huaidao couldn't stand the fiery gaze of the other party and quickly backed away. Unexpectedly, the other party followed him and wanted to ask questions. Li Xueyan blocked the front and said with a smile: "Auntie, how much do you plan to buy? Go and register quickly. They want more. Don't
We don’t have enough goods today, so we’ll be in trouble when we come back tomorrow.”
"You can come tomorrow," the other party said nonchalantly.
"No one will accompany you tomorrow."
"Okay, Mr. Qin, think about what you just said." The other party said and went to find He'er.
Qin Huaidao couldn't stand the other party's enthusiasm, and his eyes were almost hooked. When he went out, a cold wind came over, and he suddenly sobered up a lot - it's not easy to make some money!