Emperor Hongzhi came down from the morning court and as usual summoned the three court elders to continue discussing today's court affairs.
"The Tatars and Oaras are indeed showing signs of moving south. This cold winter not only had a huge impact on our Ming Dynasty, but also had a great impact on the Tatars and Oaras."
"According to what Liu Jin said, the further north you go and closer to the Arctic region, the lower the temperature will be. We are already so cold, so you can imagine what happened to Tatar and Oara."
"The weather is too cold, and more cattle and sheep in the northern Tatars and Oaras have froze to death, so they have to go south."
In the Nuan Pavilion, the monarch and his ministers gathered around the stove, warming themselves by the fire and discussing national affairs.
In recent days, they have received reports from border towns. The Tatars and Walas have been moving frequently, and there seem to be signs of a large-scale march south. Emperor Hongzhi is also worried about this.
The Tatars and Oaras have always been a close concern of the Ming Dynasty. The shame of the Tumubao Incident has been lashing Emperor Hongzhi. He will pay close attention to anything about the Tatars and Oaras.
"Our towns on all nine sides have been prepared, but we should still strengthen the defense in the capital area. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst~"
After hearing what Emperor Hongzhi said, the mature and prudent Liu Jian also suggested.
"Well, the defense in the capital area should be strengthened, and all battalions in the capital should also be inspected."
Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said, then he looked outside. Inside the Nuan Pavilion it was warm as spring, but outside the wind was howling and it was extremely cold. Then he looked at the blazing charcoal fire burning in the Nuan Pavilion and said: "It is said that this charcoal has already
It has risen to nearly 600 yuan per load."
"Isn't that right? The colder the weather, the more expensive the charcoal will be."
"Ordinary people cannot afford 600 yuan per load of charcoal."
Li Dongyang also said worriedly.
"Xiao Jing, when will the briquettes Liu Jin made be available for sale?"
When talking about this issue, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly remembered what Liu Jin said about coal replacing charcoal, and he quickly asked Xiao Jing who was standing aside.
"Your Majesty, this briquette happens to be on the market today."
Xiao Jing respectfully replied that the briquette matter was naturally not a big deal. After Emperor Hongzhi handed the matter over to Xiao Jing, he immediately forgot about it.
The entire Ming Dynasty was too big. As an emperor, he had to deal with many things every day and did not have much energy to take care of this matter. The last time he and Du Mingen formed a caravan to go to America, they actually arranged for Xiao Jing to send people there.
He would occasionally ask about it.
"Oh, what a coincidence. How about we go take a look together?"
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he immediately became energetic. He thought about it and said to Liu Jian, Xie Qian and Li Dongyang.
"Your Majesty loves the people as much as his sons. If this briquette is really what Liu Jin said, then ordinary people will have an easier winter. We should go and see it for ourselves."
Naturally, Liu Jian and the other three nodded quickly and agreed.
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Chongnanfang in the east of the corridor.
Qian Youcai's original shop changed its sign. His charcoal shop was now considered a property of Xishan Coal, so it also had the brand of Xishan Coal.
At this time, many people gathered in front of the Xishan Coal Store, and everyone was watching the clerk inside the store selling the new briquettes to everyone.
"Don't miss it if you pass by. Xishan Coal Industry has launched the cheapest heating and burning material. This briquette only costs two cents each. A family can cook, boil water, and heat for less than ten cents a day.
It’s much cheaper to use charcoal and firewood.”
"Today is the opening event. Anyone who buys a briquette briquette stove will receive five briquettes as a gift today. These five briquettes cost ten cents. If you miss today, you will lose this bargain."
The waiter's voice was very loud, and as soon as he shouted, more people gathered around him, almost surrounding the entire Xishan Coal Store, three floors inside and three floors outside.
"Isn't this coal poisonous?"
"Using coal will kill people."
When some people heard about coal, they shook their heads and said,
"Of course ordinary coal is private, because coal contains sulfur and will be toxic after burning, but our Xishan Coal Industry's briquettes are different. We have gone through a complicated process to remove the sulfur, so it can
Use it with confidence.”
When the waiter heard this, he naturally explained it again and again.
"Is this true?"
Someone said doubtfully.
"You don't believe it?"
"I'll smell it on the spot and show it to you."
The waiter hurriedly came to a red-hot honeycomb briquette stove, took deep breaths into the air, and then said: "Look, am I poisoned? I'm not full of energy."
"The briquettes of our Xishan Coal Industry are different. We use them every day, and nothing happens. Come and smell it, too. It has no smell at all. If it is coal containing sulfur, it will have a peculiar smell. Once you smell it,
Just know it.”
"It's true~ I have burned some coal before, and it does have a smell that makes me dizzy when I smell it, but this one doesn't."
"There is no smell at all. The fire is quite strong and it seems to be quite resistant to burning."
When the people around heard this, they all rushed over to smell it, and then they nodded and said.
"The stuff from our Xishan Coal Industry is of course good stuff. Let me tell you, just a few pieces of this briquette is enough for a day. It can be used for cooking, boiling water, and heating.
Very convenient, practical, and very durable.”
"This calorie is also very high. Look, it's just three pieces of briquettes. It only costs six cents. This calorie is okay~"
"Today is the first day we launch briquettes, so we are holding an event. If you buy a briquette stove, we will give away five briquettes, worth ten cents."
"Now the price of charcoal has increased to nearly 600 yuan per load. This load of charcoal cannot be burned for a few days. Moreover, this charcoal is only used for heating. It cannot be used to boil water or cook."
"The briquettes from our Xishan Coal Industry can also be used for cooking and boiling water. They have more uses and are more effective. The price is also very cheap. A briquette costs two cents. This briquette stove only costs 100 cents each.
, the small one only costs 50 yuan.”
The waiter's eloquence is very good, and it is difficult to capture the hearts of consumers when he sells things, making the onlookers around him very excited.
Everyone knows how to calculate accounts, especially the people at the bottom, who would like to use this penny as two pennies. The waiter does not need to calculate the economic accounts at all. Everyone knows it and can calculate it clearly.
