Not to mention Ye Qingcang, even Emperor Qianwu had never heard of heating, and everyone looked puzzled.
Seeing this scene, Li Changfeng gave a brief explanation.
"It means boiling a large amount of water and circulating it in the iron pipes to dissipate heat, causing the temperature in the house to rise."
Ye Qingcang was stunned for a while, and then he realized what he was doing. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "Heat hot water and circulate it to dissipate heat. Oh my god, how big is this... kettle, how many iron pipes? Can it really warm the house?" Like spring?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the onlookers also exclaimed in surprise.
“It’s incredible to circulate hot water to keep your house warm like spring!”
"For such a large residential area, how much hot water will be needed, how many people will heat hot water, and how much coal will be needed?!"
“I can’t believe there is a house like this in the world!”
"If that's the case, it's natural that it's expensive!"
"..."
Everyone was talking a lot, and even Emperor Qianwu was surprised, a little bit hesitant to believe what Li Changfeng said.
Li Changfeng nodded very firmly: "Of course, I can guarantee this. I will leave it at that today. If the temperature does not reach the spring temperature, you can come to me to check out at any time."
If an ordinary person had said such words, Ye Qingcang would have whipped him a few times.
Isn’t this a fantasy!
But it was Li Changfeng who spoke, so he believed it.
When Li Changfeng said he could grow vegetables in winter, no one believed him. What was the result?
Time and again, Li Changfeng's words that seemed impossible to others came true without exception.
"In this case, the price is not expensive. After all, to burn so much hot water, the coal equipment and labor required are astronomical." Ye Qingcang thought for a while and said.
Li Changfeng nodded and added: "Yes, in the future, a boiler plant will be built specifically for heating. The investment will be very huge, and a separate heating fee will be charged every winter. After all, this is burned every winter, but the fee is very low. ."
Ye Qingcang showed a smile: "Your Highness, this design is good. I have a lot of secret ailments in my life on the battlefield. When winter comes, I feel pain everywhere. I can feel a lot better if this house is so warm."
Feng Quji patted his knees and said with a smile: "My old cold legs are not feeling well. This house is worth the money. I have to buy one."
Even Emperor Qianwu couldn't help but sigh: "It's a bit expensive, but it's expensive in its own right. This heating... I can't even enjoy it in the palace."
Even Emperor Qianwu sighed like this, and most of the other dignitaries present were convinced by the price. Even those who thought it was high could only say nothing.
Things are rare and valuable, so how could Li Changfeng be the only one who can build a house with a reinforced concrete structure and still have heating?
Besides, living in such an extremely expensive place can highlight their status.
Therefore, many wealthy and powerful people also expressed their opinions.
"Your Highness, I want a set just for this heater!"
"I want one too!"
"I have a large family, so I need two sets!"
"..."
Li Changfeng suddenly smiled.
Huge profits, simply huge profits.
In fact, the cost per square foot is ridiculously low compared to the starting price.
Cement, electricity, heating, and other supporting facilities are as much as he says, because these things are provided by his industry and outsiders don't understand them at all.
Because of poor information, no one knows what the cost is.
Just heating everyone's house by heating hot water was a huge shock to everyone, but the actual cost of the money was not that terrible.
Naturally, Li Changfeng would not go to the reception in person. He would have a professionally trained person handle the cashier and handle the formalities. He took Emperor Qianwu, Feng Quji and Ye Qingcang to the back hall.
The queen knew that they had something to talk about, so she took the women to the rest area. Emperor Qianwu sat on the high seat, and she still felt that the heating thing was a bit weird.
"Tell me how you did it, otherwise I won't feel at ease. I just said such big words in front of so many people. If I can't do it in the future, where can I put my face?"
Emperor Qianwu emotionally believed everything Li Changfeng said, but intellectually he was still a little worried, fearing that Li Changfeng's reputation would be ruined.
Feng Quji and Ye Qingcang both stared at Li Changfeng with sharp eyes.
They were also curious about how Li Changfeng did it.
Li Changfeng said calmly: "I can't explain this to you in a sentence or two. Father, you just need to know one thing. It is much easier to make a heater than to make a steam engine and internal combustion engine."
As soon as he said this, Emperor Qianwu lost all his worries and laughed and cursed: "Bad boy, do you mean that I am stupid? This is the crime of deceiving the emperor!"
"My son didn't say that. If you want to hear it, I can give you a good explanation."
Li Changfeng smiled and waved his hand, looking at Feng Quji and Ye Qingcang.
"Old Prime Minister Feng, Old General Ye, this prince has reserved the two best houses for you and will give them to you for free, so you don't have to buy them."
When I was working on the Ministry of Railways, in the original plan, the two of them were actually mascots, occasionally standing on the platform to talk when necessary.
But in fact, apart from keeping an eye on the quality of the project, Li Changfeng spends most of his time as a hands-on shopkeeper. The two of them are responsible for all details, large and small.
Feng Quji changed his usual style of not easily offending others and eliminated many officials who were obstructing him, ensuring the smooth progress of the project.
Ye Qingcang was even more iron-fisted. No matter who dared to hinder the progress of the project, he would whip him severely with a whip and send him to jail without any mercy.
For such a dedicated person, Li Changfeng has never been stingy.
Feng Quji didn't expect that Li Changfeng would give it to him for free, so he quickly waved his hands and said: "You can't do it, you can't do it, it's against the rules."
Feng Quji was a little helpless.
Only Li Changfeng could deliver the houses of the current prime minister and military giants in front of His Majesty openly.
Ye Qingcang also quickly shook his head and refused: "According to the rules, the land your Majesty has given you in recent years has a lot of money, and I can afford it!"
Emperor Qianwu looked at Li Changfeng in surprise and said nothing.
"You don't think that this prince bribes you, do you?"
Li Changfeng smiled strangely and said: "This is just a normal benefit and recognition of your work. Do you want to find out how much money the researchers at the Prince's Scientific Research Institute will receive at the end of the year?"
As soon as these words came out, Ye Qingcang and Feng Quji both looked hesitant.
Li Changfeng is so generous to the researchers of the Scientific Research Institute. It can be said that everyone in the capital knows it. The bonus at the end of the year starts at ten thousand taels, which is not counting the ridiculously high salary.
Even ordinary technicians can earn an astonishing amount of money, starting from a thousand taels.
Based on this calculation, it seems that it is not an exaggeration for the two of them to be rewarded with a house as the deputy minister of the Ministry of Railways.