Chapter 214 Wants to take action against the Zhao family
Chapter 214 Wants to take action against the Zhao family
Emperor Qianwu agreed, and Li Changfeng had the stove and dishes brought in, and they sat together in the imperial study room.
"Lao Gao, why are you standing here? Together." Li Changfeng glanced at Gao Dali and said.
Before Gao Dali could refuse, Emperor Qianwu said, "Okay, it's not the first time. Sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Highness."
Gao Dali was indeed used to Li Changfeng never treating him as an outsider, so he took a grateful look and sat down.
Li Changfeng said while placing the dishes: "It's really cold in the capital in winter, but it's more comfortable to stay in Baishi City."
Emperor Qianwu glared at him: "Even now, you are still thinking about returning to Baishi City? Just stay in the capital for me and stop thinking about it."
"Why are you so anxious? My son, this is not just a casual chat, just a small talk."
"Okay, okay, brat, I've heard all about it. You haven't even taken a look at the artillery camp and the musketeer camp in the past few days since you came back. Why are you so careless?"
"Isn't Jianye watching over me? What are you going to do?"
"Is this the reason why you let go?"
"Well, to be honest, I am afraid that you will suspect that I support the army and respect myself, so it is better to go less often."
Gao Dali, who had just picked up the chopsticks, was frightened and looked at Emperor Qianwu secretly.
Emperor Qianwu's eyes widened, but he did not look angry at all. Instead, he said with some encouragement: "Then you should support your troops and respect yourself. When you feel qualified, let me know and I will give this position to you."
Gao Dali was astonished.
To talk about rebellion in an understatement is just the father and son.
Gao Dali relaxed and focused on the ingredients tumbling in the hot pot. Li Changfeng rolled his eyes at Emperor Qianwu and chuckled.
"Forget it, I'm not interested."
"Emperor, you don't deserve to be a dog, right?"
Emperor Qianwu looked helpless. He really couldn't figure out why Li Changfeng wasn't interested in what the other princes were thinking about.
"It's an old story. I was just bragging and talking nonsense. Why does my father keep bringing this up?"
After chatting for a while, Li Changfeng patted his thigh and said, "By the way, I almost forgot a good thing!"
After saying that, he stood up, took out a plate of strange-looking food from the bottom of the food box, placed it in front of Emperor Qianwu, and said with a smile: "Try it?"
Emperor Qianwu picked up a piece and looked at it, wondering: "What is this?"
"Cookies."
"What a strange name."
As he spoke, Emperor Qianwu picked up a piece, put it into his mouth and chewed it slowly.
Then his eyes suddenly lit up, he chewed quickly, squinted his eyes with a satisfied look on his face, and praised vaguely: "It's delicious, it's really delicious. Is it Dian Dude's new snack?"
Li Changfeng nodded: "Yes, if it tastes good, just eat more."
As he spoke, he looked at Gao Dali, who was swallowing his saliva: "What are you doing standing there? Eat."
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Gao Dali thanked him, picked up a cookie and ate it, showing an expression of enjoyment the next moment.
Soon, all the cookies on the side were wiped out. Emperor Qianwu was still a little unfinished, licking his fingers and said: "Bring me more someday."
Li Changfeng is a little funny. Who would have thought that Emperor Qianwu, who was full of majesty in the eyes of outsiders, decisive in killing, and respected by everyone, would have such a side?
He nodded and said: "Okay, got it."
Then he picked up the chopsticks and fished it out of the hot pot: "It's done. The meat and meatballs are done. Eat it quickly."
Emperor Qianwu quickly picked up his chopsticks and started eating.
The father and son chatted nonchalantly while eating. Li Changfeng showed no awe towards Emperor Qianwu and chatted freely as if he were with an old friend.
Emperor Qianwu did not pretend to be an emperor, and he had a great time chatting with Li Changfeng, ranging from major military and state affairs to trivial matters at home.
Gao Dali couldn't keep his mouth shut, so he buried himself in the food, which was a joy to eat.
An hour later, Emperor Qianwu leaned on his chair, rubbed his belly with a satisfied expression, and said with a smile: "Today's meal was really enjoyable!"
Gao Dali nodded in agreement, glanced at the still boiling hot pot, and said casually: "The coal is really resistant to burning today. It has been more than an hour."
After hearing this, Emperor Qianwu roughly estimated the time and found that it was indeed more than an hour. He couldn't help but be a little curious.
Li Changfeng was waiting for this moment. He smiled slightly and said: "Old Gao, what is burning in the furnace today is not coal, but briquettes."
"Coal briquettes?" Gao Dali looked confused.
Emperor Qianwu also became interested after hearing this. He sat up straight and said, "Is it another new trick you came up with? What's so special about it?"
Li Changfeng smiled and said: "Behive briquettes are made from a mixture of raw coal, yellow mud, charcoal powder, etc., and have the advantages of being smokeless, non-toxic and odorless."
Emperor Qianwu thought for a moment and said, "Don't tell me that I haven't seen any smoke or smelled any strange smell. I used to feel dizzy after roasting coal for a long time, but I don't feel that way today either."
Gao Dali nodded and asked: "Your Highness, the recipe of this briquette sounds so complicated, is it very expensive to sell?"
Emperor Qianwu also had the same doubts and looked at Li Changfeng with bright eyes.
Li Changfeng shook his head: "No, because part of the yellow mud is added to the briquettes, and the combustion time is long and the combustion is complete, it uses less coal, so the cost is actually lower. A piece of briquettes can be sold for a penny, and everyone can make a profit!"
"Earning even a penny?"
Gao Dali was a little surprised, and Emperor Qianwu also looked puzzled.
How can you make money at such a cheap price?
Then Li Changfeng brought a piece of briquettes and explained in detail why the combustion time is longer, the combustion is more complete, and the cost is lower.
Emperor Qianwu nodded after hearing this: "Yes, it is a very useful invention. If ordinary people use it, they can save a lot of money."
Speaking of this, Emperor Qianwu asked doubtfully: "You came to see me today just to talk about briquettes, right?"
Li Changfeng smiled and said: "Not entirely."
"Humph, you are just going around in circles with me." Emperor Qianwu snorted, "I have known for a long time that you bought a large amount of coal mines. If you want to make money in the briquette business, you can do it. Why do you have to go around in such a roundabout way?"
Li Changfeng suppressed his smile and said seriously: "Father, my son and I come to the palace not just for selling briquettes, but more importantly for the huge forces involved behind it."
Hearing this, Emperor Qianwu was startled for a moment, then suddenly realized, stared at Li Changfeng and said solemnly: "You want to take action against the Zhao family?"
The Zhao family was the first among the eight aristocratic families to start a war with the royal family.
Although Li Changfeng had completely destroyed their restaurants and other businesses in the capital, this property was not even a drop in the bucket for the Zhao family.
The reason why the Zhao family became one of the eight aristocratic families was precisely because they controlled most of the large coal mines in Daqian and almost monopolized the coal supply in Daqian.
If Li Changfeng wants to sell briquettes, he is digging for the foundation of the Zhao family.