A chamberlain came over to ask Qin Huaidao for advice, saying that the carriage had been pulled in. There were many things in the car and he did not dare to move them easily for fear of damage. Qin Huaidao excused himself and followed him outside.
There were a total of five stoves in the car, but there were quite a few briquettes. Qin Huaidao took away the bag of gypsum, picked up a stove, and motioned for everyone to move the others, and entered the Manlu Hall together.
Everyone gathered around curiously, looking at the crude thing in Qin Huaidao's arms with some doubts. How could it be so ugly? Even Li Er looked at Fang Xuanling with some doubts in his eyes.
Fang Xuanling didn't know if it would work, so he signaled to Li Er to be calm. Anyway, he had brought everything, and he would know after trying it. He said bluntly: "My dear nephew, let me show you how to use it."
Qin Huaidao agreed, and just as he was about to take action, he saw Wei Wang Li Tai and Prince Li Chengqian coming over. They bowed to Li Er first and then looked at the stove curiously. Wei Wang Li Tai said bluntly: "Father, this thing looks a bit crude.
, if it is given to the people in the name of Zhenguan, I am afraid it will bring disgrace to the royal family."
"Yes, this thing is too ugly. Master Qin, couldn't you make it more exquisite? After all, it will be given away in the name of the imperial court in the future, and it is really inappropriate to call it 'Zhenguan'." Li Chengqian also said.
Qin Huaidao was not happy and was about to refute. Fang Xuanling quickly smoothed things over and said: "We will discuss the issue of appearance later. We can ask the Ministry of Industry to study it later and make it look better.
The key is whether it works, nephew, try it first and see."
"Yes, let's give it a try first, and I'll find someone to study it later if it's a matter of appearance." Duan Lun, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, agreed.
However, Qin Huaidao lost his temper and said coldly: "His Royal Highness and the King of Wei are right. It is indeed a little ugly. It is better to forget it, so as not to damage the royal majesty and the image of the court."
After saying this, the whole audience was stunned. They didn't expect Qin Huaidao to have such a strong temper. Wasn't it just a question?
However, as a result, the prince and the king of Wei were unable to step down.
Fang Xuanling still wanted to smooth things over, but Qin Huaidao rushed to say: "The Crown Prince and the King of Wei questioned the things made by Wei Chen, and they were justified. Wei Chen was convinced, and there must be a better way to replace them. It is better for the Prince or the King of Wei to replace this heating thing."
The King of Wei will take charge, Your Majesty, I will retire."
The ministers looked at each other, they were going to fight to the end, and they all looked at Li Er.
Li Er's face also looked a little ugly. Let's reprimand Qin Huaidao. He was suspected of defending the prince and the king of Wei. He should reprimand the prince and the king of Wei. Qin Huaidao's words were indeed making a fuss out of a molehill, and he was even suspected of being guilty.
Qin Huaidao of the Wei Dynasty bowed and said solemnly: "Master Qin, I am not questioning your merits. I am just discussing the matter. Please bear with me."
After saying that, Li Er of the Wei Dynasty bowed and continued: "Father, since this stove is named 'Zhenguan', it cannot be too casual. The appearance should be more exquisite to better reflect the father's care and benevolence for all people.
I sincerely ask my father to give me an order, and I am willing to be responsible for making this stove."
Prince Li Chengqian also stepped forward and said: "Father, I am the prince. I should set an example and do something for the people. It is better to leave it to me. If I don't do well, I am willing to be punished."
When Qin Huaidao saw that he was here to grab credit and pick peaches, he left in no hurry. He felt a little funny in his heart. The stoves were given to the people for free. Whoever is responsible for doing it will win the hearts of the people. Li Er is not dead yet. King Wei and
The prince just jumped out to seize the people's hearts. He was seeking death.
Li Er looked at the Crown Prince and the King of Wei with a gloomy expression on his face. No one knew what he was thinking. He immediately looked at Qin Huaidao and said, "Huaidao, how about you demonstrate it."
"I obey the order." Qin Huaidao had a premonition that a good show was about to be staged, so he did not leave. He came to the brazier, picked up the tongs, clamped some charcoal and put it in the stove, then put a honeycomb briquette in. The charcoal was burning vigorously.
It is easy to ignite the briquettes.
When everyone saw that the briquettes were burning, no poisonous smoke came out, and the smell was not strong, they all gathered around to watch curiously. Li Er saw a hole underneath and asked, "What's the use of opening the holes underneath?"
"Holy Lord, the opening is to facilitate airflow to enter and help burning. If it is not used, it can be blocked with rags or the like. The fire will burn slower but will not go out unless it is completely burned or the small hole next to it is blocked.
It will go out if there is no air in it." Qin Huaidao explained.
When Li Eryi heard that it was so mysterious, he shouted to the chamberlain: "Quick, come over and try that rag cloth."
Soon, a piece of rag was brought over. Qin Huaidao took it and kneaded it into a ball, covering his lower face directly. Everyone saw that the small flame that was burning disappeared immediately, and the temperature dropped a lot, but it was not extinguished. Qin Huaidao pulled the rag away, and the flames
It comes out again and the temperature rises.
"It's so magical?" Duan Lun, Minister of Industry, sighed.
Qin Huaidao put two more briquettes in, just full, and explained: "Your Majesty, ministers, it is best to put three at a time. After the top one is almost burned, you can take out the bottom one and throw it away. The remaining
Put two back and fill in one again. Repeat this to ensure that the fire is not extinguished and you can save money. When it is not in use at night, block it with rags, leaving only the small hole next to it. The fire will not be extinguished the next morning and there is no need to refill it.
ignition."
"Can we wait until the next day?" Li Er asked in shock.
Qin Huaidao explained: "Of course you can. Open it when cooking and seal it when not cooking. If you are boiling water or keeping warm, you can seal half of it and leave a little hole. You don't have to watch it all the time like burning firewood. You can free up
It’s very convenient to use your time to do other things.”
Everyone looked at it in disbelief and praised it.
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but praise: "This stove looks simple, but it is quite magical. The briquettes are even more unique. It is easier to burn if there is a space in the middle, right? A great nephew and a great talent."
"This thing has never been seen before. It has the ability to turn decay into something magical. Could it be from your "Secret Book of Investigations"?" Duan Lun, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, looked at the feelings curiously and asked.
"Exactly!" Qin Huaidao responded nonchalantly. There was a good source to avoid suspicion.
"The temperature is not at all lower than that of burning firewood, and the fire is concentrated, and it burns very slowly. I heard Fang Aiqing say that ten cents per penny is indeed much more cost-effective than charcoal for heating. Huaidao, how is the output?" Li Er is indeed the leader.
One emperor through the ages, looking at problems straight to the essence.
Qin Huaidao said with reservation: "The current output is about 10,000 per day."
"Too few, far from enough. I have thousands of people. In this way, you can go all out to make stoves." Li Er said and looked at the King of Wei and the Crown Prince, feeling a little hard to make a decision for a moment.
King Wei rushed to say: "Father, please leave it to your son. I promise to do a good job."
"Father, I'd better leave it to my sons to handle the matter. I will never disappoint my father." Li Chengqian also said quickly.
Who to hand it to is related to the country's fundamental disputes, and the ministers did not say anything.